West leaned back against the wall, thinking.
He couldn’t equip Emotional Manipulation yet and Combat Instinct seed like it could be a real powerful tool as well.
But none of them were worth replacing his current line up of skills.
Adrenal Control was essential for combat survival in dire situations.
Shadow Anchor gave him mobility and battlefield control.
And Silver Tongue...
He smirked slightly.
Silver Tongue was broken in social situations.
It made conversations effortless... seduction without resistance.
Fortunately, he could buy more buffs in the shop without having to worry because they worked differently. They weren’t skills, they were passive charms so they didn’t require slots.
They simply existed enhancing him permanently.
He navigated to his Sub Stats.
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[SUB STATS]
Strength: 44
Speed: 43
Agility: 22
Seduction: 57
Confidence: 49
Charm: 31
Aura: 21
ntal Resilience: 21
Stamina: 22
---
West tapped the enhancent option, prepared to increase so of them by a few points.
He ignored Strength, speed, seduction, confidence, and Charm.
Those were already monstrous so he decided to focus on balance.
He added:
10 Agility
10 Aura
10 ntal Resilience
10 Stamina
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
Cost: 200 Cuck Points
Remaining CP: 2,676
---
His body reacted imdiately as he felt his mind turn clearer and his entire being feel lighter.
Even his posture shifted naturally.
He clenched his fist, feeling the undeniable improvent.
But he wasn’t done.
He opened the SHOP and began to browse the Buff Section.
Dozens of options appeared and he began purchasing selectively.
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[BUFF PURCHASED: Predator’s Allure]
Cost: 50 CP
Effect: Increases physical attraction response from nearby targets by 15%
---
[BUFF PURCHASED: Touch Sensitivity Amplifier]
Cost: 60 CP
Effect: Physical contact increases emotional and hormonal responsiveness in target
---
[BUFF PURCHASED: Dominance Pressure]
Cost: 75 CP
Effect: Weak-willed individuals instinctively submit to presence
---
[BUFF PURCHASED: Combat Stabilizer]
Cost: 40 CP
Effect: Reduces physical shock and stagger during combat by 20%
---
[BUFF PURCHASED: Pain Resistance Charm]
Cost: 45 CP
Effect: Reduces perceived pain by 25%
---
[BUFF PURCHASED: Aphrodisiac Field (Passive)]
Cost: 80 CP
Effect: Physical intimacy dramatically increases emotional dependency and pleasure response
---
Total spent: 350 CP
Remaining CP: 2,326
West leaned back, stunned.
"...It feels like I have just achieved a higher state of existence..."
He could feel the difference in his presence...
He decided to navigate further and skills appeared.
He spotted an interesting one imdiately but it was very expensive.
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[SKILL: Kinetic Absorption]
Cost: 450 CP
Type: Active Combat Skill
Description:
Absorb incoming physical and energy damage, converting it into strength. The more damage you take, the higher your power.
---
West’s eyes widened.
"That’s broken."
If soone attacked him repeatedly, he could convert their attacks into power.
It could completely flip fights.
Unfortunately, he didn’t have extra skill slots.
He sighed and then he spotted another.
---
[SKILL: Volt Manipulation]
Cost: 120 CP
Type: Active Skill
Description:
Channel electrical energy through body to enhance attacks and paralyze targets.
---
Also useful... but again, no slots.
He kept scrolling until he ca across a familiar item.
---
[T1 Awakening Voucher]
Description:
Grant Tier 1 Bloodline Awakening to chosen individual.
---
West’s suddenly recalled his plan to create his own gang.
Although, he didn’t know who to trust this on yet, neither was he sure if it would work, he purchased it instantly.
Victor picked Bloodline Awakening this ti and it went on to provide the next set of options.
> [Choose Awakening Branch Count]
1 Branch — Cost: 100 CP
2 Branches — Cost: 150 CP
3 Branches — Cost: 500 CP
Unlike the last ti when he couldn’t afford it, this ti he picked three branches.
[ YES ] × [ NO ]
West tapped yes and almost instantaneous, 500 CP was subtracted from his total CP.
Remaining CP: 1826
The card materialized in his hand.
It was black and warm, emitting a very low glow.
He stared at it for a couple of seconds...
If this worked on other people beside him, he could create awakened beings.
He could create loyalty...
He could build an empire.
The thought of this was incredibly stimulating.
However, a seperate thought suddenly crossed his mind.
A dangerous one...
He looked down at himself.
"...What if..."
He paused.
"...I can awaken again?"
The system had never said it was impossible.
He swallowed slowly as curiosity overpowered his caution.
He lifted the card and placed it against his abdon just like the first ti.
The card reacted instantly, vibrating violently.
[SYSTEM WARNING]
West stared at the error notification floating in front of him with his pupils shrinking slightly.
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[SYSTEM ERROR]
Secondary Awakening Failed.
Reason: Host has not reached required strength threshold.
Recomndation: Increase overall power before attempting again.
---
For a few seconds, West didn’t breathe.
His heart pounded violently in his chest.
"...It’s possible."
He whispered it out loud.
His fingers trembled slightly due to excitent.
He tried again imdiately, pressing the Awakening Voucher against his abdon once more.
The sa result.
The sa error.
The sa limitation.
But now, he understood that this wasn’t a hard restriction... he just needed to et the right requirent.
aning...
It wasn’t impossible.
He lowered his hand slowly, staring at the black voucher in awe.
"This system..."
He laughed quietly.
"...is insane."
He could awaken himself again.
Multiple awakenings...
The very thought shattered everything he thought he knew about awakeners.
In the world’s understanding, awakening was a one-ti event.
Permanent.
Immutable.
You got what you got.
And that was it.
But the system...
Didn’t follow the world’s rules.
It had its own rules.
Then suddenly—
[SYSTEM PROMPT]
Host does not et requirents for Secondary Awakening.
Alternative Option Available:
Increase Branch Count?
YES / NO
---
West froze.
"...Increase branch count?"
He blinked slowly.
He had never heard of such a thing.
Branches were permanent, determined at awakening.
That was the foundation of awakened hierarchy.
One branch ant limited growth.
Two branches ant superior potential.
Three branches ant elite tier.
If one awakened with two branches at Tier 1, they’d possess four branches at Tier 2.
If one started with three branches at Tier 1, they’d have Six branches at Tier 2.
Branches were destiny.
Branches were fate.
Branches could not be changed.
Yet...
The system was offering exactly that.
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