The village came into view just before noon.
Garrick walked ahead with a wide grin, a heavy bundle of game slung over his shoulder. Several rabbits hung from a rope at his side.
Luna followed beside him, carrying the remains of the wild boar. They couldn't bring the whole carcass because it was too big. So they took only the most important parts.
Kyle walked a step behind, shoulders sore, hands still faintly stiff. The village gates felt oddly comforting after hours beneath the trees.
"Not bad for a morning hunt." Garrick laughed lightly as he spoke.
Luna nodded in agreement. "Especially the wild boar. Tusks will be sold at a high price."
Before they split, Garrick reached up and unhooked one of the rabbits. "Your share," he said, tossing it lightly to Kyle. "Give it to Eleanor. We'll sell the rest later and I'll hand you your cut."
Kyle caught it, surprised by the weight. "Thanks."
Luna gave him a small nod. "You did well."
Kyle smiled quietly as he bid them farewell, then headed towards Alden's house.
He knocked on the door.
After a while, the door opened, and Eleanor appeared, relief flooding her face the moment she saw him.
"Kyle!" She greeted him with a warm smile. "Welcome back... Are you hurt?"
"It's nothing," he replied quickly. "Just some scratches."
She stepped closer anyway, frowning as she noticed dried blood on his sleeve. Her fingers hovered for a second before pulling back.
"I've already prepared the bath for you... You must be tired after hunting today."
Kyle nodded to her gratefully. Then he handed her the rabbit. "My first catch. Thought you might want it for lunch."
Her face brightened immediately. "Perfect timing. I was just starting to cook."
Kyle watched her disappear into the kitchen with her ass swaying before heading to take a bath.
After that, he headed to his room and closed the door behind him.
Kyle sat on the edge of the bed and finally allowed himself to breathe.
"Alright," he muttered. "Let's see what I earned."
The system screen appeared, showing his status:
[Name: Kyle]
[Class: Mind Controller]
[Strength: 6 | Intelligence: 8 | Endurance: 7 | Agility: 5 | Magic: 0]
[Ununsed Stats Points: 2]
[Skills: "Mind Control"]
Without hesitation, he placed both into Intelligence.
`That's better.`
Then his eyes shifted to the new icon.
[Shop: Unlocked]
He opened it.
The screen expanded… and expanded… and kept expanding.
Potions. Weapons. Armor. Magical equipment. Skills. Simple food. Furniture. Daily items. Even things that absolutely didn't belong in a fantasy world.
Prices varied wildly, but they all used the same currency. Which is—
Kyle frowned. `Shop points?`
As if answering his thoughts, a window appeared.
[Shop Points can be obtained by killing living beings. The amount gained depends on the strength of the target.]
Kyle leaned back slightly.
`So stat points… Shop points… Both come from killing.`
Kyle sighed for a moment, then began browsing the shop.
There were many items on display, and browsing through all of them would take a long time, but he planned to just take a quick look.
But while he was browsing, something caught his attention.
"…Seriously?" He muttered.
Among the displayed items, he saw a condom. And that's not all—adult toys, sexy outfits, cosplays.
His cock became hard when he imagined Eleanor wearing those outfits.
`I will make sure to make good use of it.` He smiled slyly.
After that, he closed the system and headed downstairs, the smell of cooking already filling the house.
Eleanor moved between the counter and the hearth, humming happily. Kyle sat at the table, watching quietly.
After a moment, he summoned her status window.
[Name: Eleanor]
[Strength: 4 | Intelligence: 9 | Endurance: 5 | Agility: 6 | Magic: 0]
[Affection: 17%]
Kyle smiled silently when he saw that her Affection had climbed and her Intelligence was lower than his now.
`Now, I can move to the next step.`
Kyle stood up and headed toward her while she was still cooking.
Eleanor glanced over her shoulder. "Oh Kyle, do you need something?"
"I thought about helping you."
"You don't need to. You're tired, you can rest." She turned back to the pot. "Lunch will be ready soon."
"How can I relax with your lewd ass shaking in front of me."
"W-what?" Eleanor was shocked.
[Mind Control: Activate]
Kyle's eyes glowed crimson as he planted a command in her mind.
`You will consider such words as a nice flirtation and not sexual harassment. Also you won't notice the change in my eyes.`
"Hm? I said your ass is shaking lewdly." Kyle smiled as he looked into her eyes.
"Fufu~.. Is that right?" She smiled softly as she placed her hand on her ass. "I'm happy that you like my ass."
Kyle's cock got hard the moment he heard her. She turned back to the stew, swaying her ass deliberately.
Kyle stepped closer, stopping just behind her.
"Your shoulders must be stiff from carrying these big breasts all morning.. How about a simple massage?" He placed his hands on her shoulders.
"I would love that, but I am cooking right now."
"No problem... you can continue cooking while I massage you."
`Your body is already tense... accept the relaxing massage.` Kyle planted another command in her mind.
Eleanor hesitated for a moment, then agreed. "Alright... just don't push yourself too hard."
"Don't worry.. I'll make sure you feel good after I'm done~" Kyle murmured softly in her ear.
[Mind Control: Activate]
`Your body will become super sensitive. Every touch will make you feel aroused.`
Kyle smiled quietly as he looked at her body.
Her breasts were so big that they stood out from behind, her waist was slim with a soft curve and her ass was plump, rounded and full.
"Now... shall we enjoy this body?"