[Total Lust Points: 1,100]
[Do you want to open the Abilities-Targeted Blind Box? (Cost: 1,000 LP)]
The standard cost of a Blind Box was 500 LP. However, selecting a specific category, such as focusing the Blind Box on abilities, required an additional 500 LP.
Further narrowing the range to obtain even more precise items would increase the cost exponentially, with each level of specificity multiplying the amount of Lust Points needed by several times.
And, since it was still a Blind Box, there was always the risk of getting absolutely nothing.
Fortunately, because this was my first time opening one, the probability of receiving a reward was a guaranteed 100%.
Reassured by that, I confirmed without hesitation and spent the 1,000 LP.
[Lust Points Deducted]
The moment the prompt appeared, the notification panel in my vision transformed into a golden gift box wrapped in a vibrant red ribbon. The box shook for a moment and then burst into a flash of white light.
When the light faded, everything vanished in an instant, replaced by a new notification.
[Congratulations! You have obtained the Ability "Phantom Step" from the Blind Box.]
[Accept Phantom Step?]
'Accept!'
Instantly, a strange energy emerged from the center of my body and spread through every inch of my body. It felt as if I were soaking in a warm, relaxing, and invigorating natural hot spring.
At the same time, a flood of information rushed into my mind, detailing everything about the ability: Phantom Step.
The entire process lasted only a few seconds. Once it was complete, a new system panel appeared in front of me.
✧ ——[Ability Overview]—— ✧
* Name: Phantom Step
* Core Trait: Stealth, Speed, Spatial Control
* Description: Phantom Step erases the user's presence from perception-based detection and allows the user to make short burst dashes that leave behind no afterimage or sound.
* Note: Let the world forget your weight as your breath slows, steps vanish, and you are not seen, only felt.
✧ ———————————— ✧
'Perfect.'
This was exactly the Ability I needed to use as a cover to reveal publicly while hiding my real trump cards.
Make no mistake, I had no intention of pretending to be weak. Phantom Step wasn't some low-key support skill to downplay my presence. On the contrary, it was the kind of ability that would push me into the brightest spotlight.
To put things into perspective, very few people in this world were born with innate supernatural powers known as Abilities. These manifested when an individual's Mana Circuit matured, typically during the first few days of awakening.
However, even among the rare few who awakened an Ability, they were further classified into three distinct types: non-growable abilities, which were the most common and fixed in power and potential; semi-growable abilities, which could evolve but only to a limited extent; and growable abilities, the rarest and most coveted, with an infinite potential for development.
One could say that anyone possessing a growable Ability was regarded as a National Treasure.
And since every single Ability provided by the Lustbound Codex was growable with no upper limit, Phantom Step, which didn't seem overpowered at first glance, was only because it was at its starting point.
Besides, one of its core traits was spatial control, which meant that if I played my cards right, I could even evolve it into a teleportation-type ability later. Pushing it further was space manipulation, and then the Law of Space itself.
But that was a goal for the future.
For now, this was more than enough. I was certain others would notice the potential as well, which made this the perfect ability to showcase publicly. It would elevate my reputation, increase my perceived value, and make access to certain people and resources much easier.
After all, I was the sole heir of the Shimizu family, a once-in-a-century genius. And although I believed in hiding my true strength and keeping my edge concealed, appearing weak was never an option unless absolutely necessary.
Otherwise, people would only look down on me. Worse, once I revealed my true strength later, it would only invite suspicion, attention, and unnecessary investigation.
In contrast, showing an appropriate level of strength to avoid being underestimated, and then displaying steady, impressive growth, was the optimal route. Not just for me, but even an average person with a working brain would choose the same path.
It was only those brain-dead protagonists who hid all their power under the pretense of "wanting to stay low-key," only to be constantly insulted and humiliated like some masochist. Then, out of nowhere, they'd "pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger," triggering a string of cliché, idiotic events.
'Ugh. Disgusting.'
Just thinking about those protagonists made me nauseous, and I had to suck on Aunt Ayaka's heavenly breast to get better. After this I focused on the Ability unlocked by the Lustbound Codex.
✧ ——[Ability Overview]—— ✧
* Name: Eros Touch
* Affinity: Lust, Nerve Control, Sensory Manipulation
* Description: Eros Touch allows the user to trigger intense pleasure through direct contact, targeting the nerves responsible for arousal. When focused, a single stroke can bypass defenses and force even the most resistant targets into heat.
Effects scale drastically with the target's existing arousal level. Multiple touches can lead to loss of motor control, public orgasms, or complete sexual breakdown.
* Note: Cold, noble, and untouchable? One finger, and even iceberg princesses squirt like sluts.
✧ ———————————— ✧
The ability was exactly what I'd imagined from its name, and it didn't disappoint me.
'With this, capturing those heroines will be much easier.'
Just the thought of it almost caused my sleeping dragon to rise, but I quickly calmed it down before it got out of hand; otherwise, I might not have been able to stop myself, and I might have ended up pouncing on Aunt Ayaka again. That wouldn't be good for her.
In any case, Aunt Ayaka gave her all to please me, and I enjoyed it quite a lot.
Satisfied with the outcome and having nothing else to do, I scooped the naked MILF into my arms and whispered softly into her ear.
"Good night."
Then, with a contented smile, I gave her a gentle kiss and closed my eyes.