Meanwhile, after leaving the room, Max could be seen walking around the hallway. Though he had just finished a whole tray of several dishes brought to him by Jake, he still felt slightly hungry and decided to head for the canteen.

'Luckily, the association doesn't function like an academy from several novels I read. They always had fixed times for doing things, but here, I can go get food as many times as I want, as long as we go on missions. And honestly, I don't even care, at least I get paid.' Max chuckled inwardly as he kept his gaze forward.

'I wonder how many months till I evolve though. I'm currently capped and have been stacking up free stat points which are just gathering dust. I need about two, maybe three, major quests that will give me crazy rewards.'

"Or you can as well just sleep with women though. To me, that is the fastest way to level up." Pix cut through his thoughts, and Max halted his steps instantly.

'Of course.' He felt like facepalming himself at this. 'How could I forget about that? Hmm… so who shall be our target? The aim here isn't to convert them into my harem, get that right you damned system! I only want loyal women in my harem, not random flings. But if it's just to refill MP, then yeah, we need to have s*x.'

"I don't think it's a good idea to try something like that in the association. Especially if the woman isn't interested and you try to use your skills on her. Some hybrids might have resistance to it so…" Pix trailed off.

'Got it! Let's just head into town and sort that out. I even wonder why my MP hasn't gone down low for so many weeks. After all, it's been quite some time since I last had s*x.' Max thought as he quickly glanced at his MP bar.

{MP: 100/300}

'I need to refill it though.' He sighed, then turned and changed direction, heading outside the building and into town where the families of some hunters lived.

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A few minutes later, Max could be seen in town walking around with his head held down, hands tucked in his pockets as he surveyed the area.

"Quick one, when are you going to introduce another woman into your harem?" Pix asked curiously, almost sounding impatient.

"I'm not sure yet. Like I said, I need a loyal, trustworthy woman. Not just any random woman who I know nothing about, who could end up stabbing me in the back." Max mumbled under his breath.

"So, what do you think about Lana?" Pix asked with a mischievous giggle. "I mean, she's beautiful."

'Eww no! What part of I don't want to get stabbed in the back don't you understand? That cold, evil girl would literally slice my back open with her wings. I'd rather keep my back closed, thank yo…'

Bam!

"I'm so sorry!" Max quickly apologized as he collided with a woman who dropped her bag.

It looked like she was just coming back from the market because the bag she was carrying was quite heavy. Luckily, nothing happened to the foodstuffs inside, because Max wasn't even carrying any money on him to repay her if anything broke.

He crouched immediately, helping her pick the items up, and for the first time, he noticed her properly. She wasn't just some random woman from the market.

Her features carried a quiet charm, the type that made someone pause for a second glance. Her eyes were sharp yet soft, and the way she muttered under her breath as she rearranged her things made Max curious.

'Interesting… who exactly did I just bump into?' Max thought with a faint smile tugging at his lips as he handed her the bag.

"It… it's fine. Thank you." The woman said as she bent down to pick the foodstuffs. Unknowingly, her cleavage opened slightly, giving Max a clear view.

'Hmm. How convenient.' Max thought with a sly grin stretching across his lips.

"How about I help you?" Max asked as he crouched down, helping her gather some potatoes that had rolled out of the bag.

"I will manage, thank you." The woman sternly replied, her tone sharp as she avoided eye contact.

'Tsk!'

{Skill: Charm Activated}

{-5MP}

'Eyes of allure.' he called out inwardly while still crouched in front of her.

{Eyes of allure activated}

{Physical craving: low}

"No, but I insist." Max said smoothly, dropping a potato back into the bag. "This bag looks heavy for you to carry, let me help."

"I said, I'm not interested." The woman replied, her voice firmer now. She reached for the last potato, determined to end the interaction. But just as her hand touched it, Max's hand shot forward and brushed against the back of hers.

His tone came again, calm yet commanding, almost impossible to ignore. "I insist, let me help you carry them home."

The woman froze at the sudden touch. Her skin prickled, heat spreading across her body. For the first time since Max started speaking, she finally looked at his face.

Immediately, her cheeks flushed red as her body temperature rose.

{Physical craving: medium and rising}

'Huh? So physical touch helps?' Max thought, a sly smirk tugging at his lips.

"I… I really… I'm fine." She stammered, snatching her hand away before standing up quickly with her bag. But in her haste, the grip of the bag snapped and it tumbled downward.

She tried to catch it, but Max's reflexes were faster. He caught it easily, his fingers brushing hers again. The accidental touch sent another wave of heat through her, making her lips part slightly as she tried to control her breathing.

"Are you sure you are going to be fine?" Max asked again, his eyes locking on hers. She swallowed hard, her throat dry as the words caught in her mouth.

"Fine… if you insist, then I will appreciate the help." She finally said, her tone softer this time. She let go of the bag, allowing Max to take it fully. His smile widened.

"Alright, kindly lead the way home then." Max said as he stepped aside, motioning for her to walk ahead.

The woman nodded and began moving forward, her steps slightly uneven.

From behind, Max watched her intently, scanning her from head to toe. The sway of her hips, the tension in her shoulders, the stiffness in her movements—it was obvious she was struggling to keep herself composed. Her body was heating up more and more with each step, her lust steadily rising thanks to the skill affecting her.

At this point, she was trying her hardest not to stop and touch herself in public.

They walked through several streets. Even though Aqualis Sanctum was an island, the town itself was large and spacious, filled with families, shops, and small stalls. After several minutes, the woman finally stopped at a modest door and turned to him.

"We are here. Please, come inside." She offered, her voice low.

Max followed her inside, still carrying the bag, his sly grin never leaving his face.

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{A/N}

Sorry for another author's note, guys! I just wanted to inform you all that this woman won't be part of Max's harem. I noticed it's been about a hundred chapters since the book last had a smut scene, and it shouldn't be so since this story is meant to be a harem one too. That's why I'm bringing this in now. Hope you all enjoy it. Thank you 😊🫶

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