"The user's endurance for sexual activity is sufficient. You should quickly find a woman and engage in intercourse."
The moment Liam woke up, he heard the artificial intelligence's voice in his head. It was giving him guidance for his development.
To grow stronger, he needed to be with a woman. The first thing he had to do was find someone to sleep with. He hadn't been in a relationship for a long time. Three years ago, he had broken up with his high school girlfriend to focus on football. Starting a new relationship would take time. To test how the system worked, he considered the idea of paying for sex.
"Can I improve myself by being with someone in exchange for money?"
"The user may form connections through any method. However, the level of growth depends on the intimacy between the user and their partner. Development gained through paid encounters will be significantly lower."
According to the AI, growth through paid encounters would be very slow. That meant he needed to be more selective with the women he got involved with. Still, if he had spare money and time, he could use it to test the system. Unfortunately, money was the main issue. His salary from the team barely covered his living expenses. He needed to think of other ways.
After breakfast, he went to the place Lydia had told him to come to. About fifteen minutes later, she arrived.
Today, instead of her usual tight skirt and blouse that barely contained her E-cup chest, she was wearing short shorts and a crop top. The shorts clearly showed off her full hips. Even though she was an assistant coach, she never neglected her training. Her physique was enough to make any man drool.
Liam stared at her with lustful eyes.
"The user can view interaction levels with others. This is important for forming connections. You can see the intimacy level of anyone nearby."
While still staring at Lydia's body, Liam activated the system.
Name: Lydia Garcia
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Occupation: Assistant Coach
Intimacy Level: 5
"What exactly does intimacy level mean? What does Lydia's value represent?"
"Intimacy ranges from -100 to 100. Values below zero indicate hostility. Values above zero indicate affection.
0–10: Slight familiarity
10–20: Good acquaintance
20–40: Friend
Above 40: More than friendship, with a high possibility of sexual relations
These values are not absolute and can change depending on emotions. Intimacy also affects growth efficiency."
As Liam processed the explanation, Lydia walked up to him.
In a firm tone, she said, "Since you're here, I'll explain what we'll be doing today."
After explaining the tasks, a delivery truck arrived. Workers quickly carried the furniture inside. Once they left, Lydia and Liam began organizing the place.
Before starting, Lydia did some light stretching. As she stretched her legs, her hips were right in front of Liam. The short shorts made her bare legs impossible to ignore, causing heat to build in his lower body. To keep himself in check, he started stretching as well.
Lydia explained where everything should go. Liam handled each task smoothly. By the time they reached the bedroom, most of the work was done. He sat down on the newly placed bed to rest.
As Lydia tried to sit as well, her foot caught on a toolbox on the floor, and she fell onto his lap. Liam had been holding himself back all morning, but now it was impossible. His hardened length pressed against her full hips. Feeling it, Lydia let out a soft, embarrassed sound.
As she tried to get up, she lost balance again and they fell onto the bed together. Her cheek pressed against his chest. The warmth of his body and the scent of sweat mixed with cologne made her breathing quicken. Her face turned red as she hurriedly got up.
Seeing her reaction, Liam struggled to restrain himself. All he wanted was to grab her hips and pull her close.
Lydia, meanwhile, thought, "Is he this hard because of me?" The more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she became. Despite his poor performance on the field, his disciplined training had given him an impressive body. When she had fallen on him, she had felt his firm muscles.
After a few tense moments, Lydia forced a firm tone and said, with an awkward smile,
"We should be more careful with things on the floor."
Liam nodded in agreement.
Just then, Lydia's stomach growled. Embarrassed, she quickly said,
"It's already five. We've been working for a while—should we order something to eat?"
Liam agreed, as he was hungry too.
A while later, the doorbell rang. As Lydia walked to the door, her hips swayed naturally, catching Liam's gaze. He couldn't look away.
She paid for the pizza and placed it on the table. They ate quietly, exchanging only short remarks.
Curious about his future in the team, Liam asked,
"After you talk to the coach, when do you think I'll get a chance to play?"
While eating, Lydia returned to her usual stern tone.
"I'll try to arrange something for the next match. But whether you make use of that chance is up to you."
Liam nodded and continued eating. Then he checked her status again.
Intimacy Level: 11
He was surprised to see it had increased. He hadn't expected physical proximity alone to have such an effect. If he increased contact, she could become one of the women he could eventually be with. Her toned legs, full hips, and E-cup chest filled his thoughts. The idea of being with such a beautiful woman made his blood boil.
After finishing the meal, Liam said,
"The plumbing and electrical work probably won't be done today. Do you have a place to stay tonight?"
"I was planning to stay here, but I didn't arrange anything. I guess I'll need to find a hotel."
Hearing that, Liam felt a surge of excitement.
"The nearest hotel is pretty far, and public transport is limited. You can stay at my place if you want."
Lydia considered it. Getting to a hotel would be inconvenient, and since they were teammates, it wasn't too strange. Though the events in the bedroom crossed her mind, she decided to remain professional and agreed.
As Liam headed home, he eagerly anticipated increasing their intimacy further—and spending the night with this beautiful woman.