Chapter 76 Adam. Demon Adam.
Chapter 76 Adam. Demon Adam.
The devilish voice fell silent as if catching its breath before a new piercing returned.
"Why?" — the question was the only one, simple and carefree, but for Adam, it was a heavy stone, ominously hanging over the abyss of his thoughts. Because of this question, he lost strength in his body, as if cursed, and felt ruthless waters carrying him deep under the waves.
"The waves reflect your hesitation, and the ocean is the state of your soul," the voice sounded mocking, steeped in contempt. "You worry about your future, about the present, and regret the past." And the voice continued raging like a tornado, lashing out at him with words. "Resisting emotions is foolish. You are not a human but a demon. Demons live through sins and revel in every moment. So why can\'t you?"
The words intruded into his consciousness, shattering his perception of himself. "I... am human first," Adam replied, but he didn\'t know where he found the courage to resist this devilish call.
"Are you saying your human memories are your shackles?" The voice asked again, and Adam nodded, feeling the words of the voice hitting his soul. "Very well... then I will take care of that."
Unexpectedly, the water\'s surface trembled, and a huge wave rose before him. Adam tried to swim away, but the current mercilessly carried him towards the wave, and a massive shadow covered his body.
With a crash, the wave crashed down on him, and he closed his eyes, feeling pain piercing every cell of his being. In the water, he drowned, as if in his doubts, and a sense of emptiness spread in his chest, washing away the illusions of his past life like sand at the bottom of the sea.
Faces of loved ones became blurry, and vague memories remained just drops in the ocean, lost in the whirlpool of hazy thoughts.
"A moment of pleasure and reverence for eternity," the devilish voice whispered, its words like a snake, awakening in Adam feelings he had tried to forget long ago: lust, hunger, and envy.
"No need for doubts. Your life will be called life only when you find pleasure in every moment." His cursed words resounded again, and Adam felt doubts and acceptance wrestling in his heart.
"Why is your level so low? You lack determination, and that\'s the main problem." The voice sounded disappointed as if rebuking him for cowardice. "No need for doubts. Now you are Adam, just Adam. Harris? Drop that human surname. In Chaos Empire, an ordinary demon without power is forbidden to have a surname. When you become a powerful demon, then you will be worthy of continuing your lineage..."
Adam closed his eyes, trying to hold onto the last traces of his former self. Magical power surged through his body like a flow of magma, but in this mixture of doubts and acceptance, he understood that fickleness was an inevitable part of his demonic essence.
"In this world of fickleness, understanding oneself is a difficult task. But if there is a desire, there will be results." The words that last pierced his consciousness flitted through his mind before he fell ***
into sleep, shrouded in uncertainty and acceptance of his identity as a demon.
***
[Level up!]
[Level 25: (210/415)]
[Name: Adam
Race: Demon
Class: Casanova (Level 25).
Attribute: Darkness, Seduction.
Level: High Demon (D-)
Sin: Lust (100%), Gluttony (100%), Envy (14%)
Seduction Points: 2937
Partners: Claire, Maria, Iliantra, Elara, Elyra, Amarantha...]
"What is this..." Adam frowned as a strong headache hit him, while two semi-transparent screens appeared in front of him, displaying information on them.
Strong fluctuations occurred in his status, which was somewhat surprising, but Adam simply nodded, not paying attention to it. Turning his head, he saw his wings and tail, black as pitch. Long and sharp horns appeared on his forehead, gleaming with danger, while magical energy surged within him. Noticeable changes occurred in his appearance, making Adam look more courageous, and his aura grew more intense.
"Demon General..." Adam frowned as he felt the newfound power, then shook his head. "More accurately, one step away from this level. I need to complete the sin to fully ascend to this level."
transformed into a bright sky with clouds. "What could this mean?" He pondered, looking around before sighing. "In any case, I\'ll come Glancing around, Adam noticed that the system space had changed slightly. As he left the [Hall of Meditation], he found the white void transformed into a bright sky with clouds. "What could this mean?" He pondered, looking around before sighing. "In any case, I\'ll come back here later."
Exiting the system space, Adam realized that Amarantha was still in discussion with the Skull. Peering out the window, he saw that everything remained the same as when he entered the system space. "I\'m sure more than ten hours have passed, but... nothing has changed here," Adam raised an eyebrow, contemplating. "Time in the system space goes faster."
***
In the evening...
Adam turned his head to look at the gift from the Skull. There were slave girls of various races, and he contemplated where to assign them. Most of them looked at him with anger and hatred, which was understandable given their circumstances.
"Now you are my property and will serve me," Adam smiled in defiance of their hateful glances and narrowed his eyes. "Anyone who shows themselves on the wrong side will be killed. Clear?"
His aura exploded, and the girls trembled, nodding in horror. Adam softened his smile and instructed the manor\'s maids to take care of them.
Turning around, he headed to his bedroom. Opening the door, he saw Elyra having a lively conversation with Mary and Claire.
The creak of the door made the girls turn in his direction, and their faces lit up with bright smiles, causing Adam to relax.
"I\'m back. What were you discussing?" Adam plopped down on the bed, resting his head on Mary\'s lap.
"Mary was telling us about new technologies! I think it was called... cosmetics?" Elyra tilted her head in confusion.
"Ah, yes, cosmetics. I remember discussing it with a famous merchant known for his products for women," Adam smiled, turning his face and burying it in the soft thighs. In a hushed voice, he continued, "I\'ve ordered ten crates of cosmetics for you. The goods will arrive tomorrow, so you can take what you want, and the excess can be given to the maids."
A gentle touch was felt on his back as Claire massaged his shoulders, while Elyra stroked his long hair. Adam closed his eyes, feeling at ease. It seemed like they had lifted the burden of the day off his shoulders.
"Oh, and I bought new dresses! They are so charming, and the merchant even gave me a discount!" Elyra shared her purchases, and Adam turned his head to the left to see her.
"Wow..." Adam gasped as he saw the beautiful Victorian-style dresses.
There were also dresses from Adam\'s modern world, and he smiled, observing Elyra\'s excitement. Just a few weeks ago, she was an ordinary girl who didn\'t even know the word "fashion," but now she was shopping and showing interest in clothing styles.
"They\'re beautiful, aren\'t they? Claire helped me pick them!" Elyra giggled, stroking Adam\'s head.
Claire smiled softly and patted her chest. "You can count on me. I used to work at the Elfheim Castle and helped noblewomen choose their outfits."
"Um... I don\'t understand anything about fashion," Mary grimaced and flinched, feeling Adam\'s soft breath on her thighs.
"Well, bright dresses are in fashion among commoners now, while the nobility prefers more elaborate and luxurious ones," Elyra propped her chin and sighed. "But these dresses are too expensive, and often, the price is inflated."
"Of course. Nobles don\'t care about how much they spend on dresses. The main thing is that they look beautiful," Adam rolled his eyes, remembering the stream of customers from wealthy families. "During the presentation of the new clothing line, there were too many orders, and Ricky was stretched thin."
Ricky was the name of a famous fashion designer who opened his business in Sedyon. He was very friendly and hardworking. When Adam showed him the clothing designs from his memories, Ricky was utterly inspired. In just a few days, he recreated the designs perfectly and even added his creations based on them. Adam admired his abilities and respected him for that.
"Speaking of which, many renowned merchants offered us discounts and even gifted dresses, food, and the like," Elyra said suddenly, caressing Adam\'s cheek. "Is it because of you?"
"Of course. Imagine what people would think of them if these merchants didn\'t show their appreciation to the person who provided them with space to earn money," Adam rolled his eyes and pinched Mary\'s thigh, making her giggle. "You\'re my wife, and Claire and Mary are my dear maids. If he didn\'t give you anything, people would have thought of him as an ungrateful, greedy person."
"So many manipulations..." Elyra grimaced, rolling her eyes.
"Well, it\'s society, dear. There are many manipulations here," Claire smiled at Elyra\'s words. "Anyway, the city turned out to be beautiful. Considering that it\'s brand new, the development is going well."
Adam nodded at her words and raised his head, shifting from Mary\'s lap to Elyra\'s lap, who shyly smiled and began to gently stroke his head. Adam closed his eyes and simply listened to the women\'s conversation, occasionally responding to them.
Their conversation was like a melody to him, and after five minutes, he fell asleep, embracing Elyra by her buttocks. Though the position was somewhat embarrassing, Elyra was pleased and crossed her arms on her chest with a smirk. Mary and Claire looked at her and snorted before lying down next to Adam, closing their eyes. An hour later, Amarantha joined them.
***
The next day...
Adam slowly opened his eyes and saw two hills above him. Blinking, he felt how the two hills leaned towards his face, and he sensed a floral fragrance that charmed him for a moment. Black hair fell on his nostrils, tickling him.
"Amarantha... good morning."
From the smell and the color of the hair, Adam recognized the woman and smiled softly. A beautiful and neat face appeared from overslept more than usual.
"What are the plans for today?" Adam got up, realizing that he was behind the hills, with a gentle smile.
"Good morning. You slept longer than usual today."
"M-m... true. Thanks to that, I feel refreshed," Adam got up and stretched.
Looking around, he saw that the girls had begun to dress, and he glanced out the window. It was already noon, and he indeed overslept more than usual.
"What are the plans for today?" Adam got up, realizing that he was completely naked.
However, the maids quickly dressed him in a custom-made classic suit. Amarantha tied her hair into a bun and looked back, smiling. "Today, there will be a meeting with all the merchants."
Adam smiled. Today was an important day... namely, adapting ideas from Earth into this world.