The Incubus System Chapter 20. Damian and Ethan

The Incubus System chapter 20. Damian and Ethan

The next day, the ti showed 04:00 PM. The sky above the Diamond Collage is a little cloudy. I sat on the bench while chewing a sandwich in my hand. My eyes locked at Larry who was sitting next to .

"How long do I have to be like this?" he said while looking away awkwardly.

"Wait, I'm not done yet," I said, holding his head, turning his face back to and stared at him.

Larry cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Ethan, I know we have been friends since childhood. But I only think of you as friends no more than that..." His tone is like a shy highschool girl who rejects the man who just made a confession to her.

"Since you still think of as a friend, stay still," I rember for the last two days I got a daily quest after staring at Emma and Olivia. I concluded, my quest has to do with what I saw. That's why I decided to stare at Larry to get a quest related to him. At least if it's related to him, I can complete it easily, but it's been almost half an hour, I still haven't gotten any quest.

'Is sothing missing? Am I wrong?'

"What exactly were you talking about yesterday? Why after you talked with that crazy bodyguard you beca like this?"

"This has nothing to do with yesterday's incident."

"I'm sure sothing must have happened to you!" Larry held my shoulders furiously.

"Did that crazy bodyguard harass you?" he said in a dramatic tone.

"No-" I stopped my sentence when I saw Olivia approaching us.

"I knew it! That crazy bodyguard must have harassed you!" Larry started blabbering again before I could stop him.

"Who is the crazy bodyguard who harassed you?" said Olivia suddenly while standing behind Larry.

Larry stiffened and released his hand from as he turned his body slowly with a pale face.

"O-Olivia?"

Olivia imdiately frowned in confusion when she saw Larry's face.

"Why is your face turning pale?"

While I bit down my lips trying to hold back my laugh after seeing it.

Since Larry didn't answer, Olivia returned her gaze to .

"Who has been harassing you?"

"No one. He just imagines too much," I said while continuing to hold my laughter.

"You're not lying right?" Her expression turned worried.

After I saw her expression, for a mont I rembered yesterday's incident when she was worried before I fought with Franz. An announcent suddenly appeared in front of .

[You have received a daily quest!]

[Hugging for 10 seconds.]

[Target: Olivia Creststream.]

[Reward: Title and EXP.]

[Punishnt: Losing half your DP.]

[Ti limit: 3:59:55]

'This is harder than yesterday.' But instead of panicking as before, I was more curious about what triggers it. I retraced what I just thought and realized sothing. When I got Emma's quest I was watching her physically, which is why my quest was related to what I wanted to touch physically. Yesterday, when I got Olivia's quest, I thought about how to be friends with her since I thought she already knew I was Damian. And this ti was because I wanted to calm her down after seeing her worried face.

"Ethan, are you all right?" Olivia's voice made my mind return. Her worried face did not change. While Larry is still silent with a pale face.

I smiled in response to her words. A second later, without warning, I stood up and embraced her.

Olivia was shocked by my sudden movents and Larry was also shocked with his mouth wide open like he was sure I would die this ti. Well ... Actually, not only Larry but everyone looked at us with the sa expression as him and was sure I would be killed by Olivia. While a countdown appeared before my eyes.

[10 ... 9 ... 8 ...]

Olivia tried to push away.

"Let go-"

But before she finished her sentence, I interrupted her.

"Thank you for worrying about . But I'm fine. Please don't make a face like that ..." What I told her honestly ca from my heart. I don't like seeing other people worry about , that's also one of the reasons why I never said anything to Celia about our difficulties.

Hearing my words she stopped pushing and was stunned. I could feel her heart beating fast.

"Olivia, even though I'm thin, I'm not a weak man," I said again.

Rather than yesterday, this ti countdown felt even faster. Everything works naturally, as if I did it on my own, not because the system asked to do it.

'Lilieth is right. This system is related to . During all this ti I kept suppressing myself but this system showed the true . '

"I understand ... Let go." Her voice sounded softer than usual.

At the sa ti, my countdown has reached 0.

[Congratulations! You have completed your daily quest!]

[You gained exp.]

[You have earned a new title: Hugger. Let hug you and calm your feelings. STR 1 LUK 1.]

I let go of my arms and could clearly see her face turning red with embarrassnt and nervousness.

"You already have enough problems, don't add it again because of ." Then I took my bag on the bench while she was still stunned.

"Let's go," I said with a smile.

My voice startled her.

"Ah ... Okay."

Both of us walked past the students who were still dumbfounded looking at us with casual steps. While Larry muttered.

"I must be dreaming."

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Like yesterday we walked in Nighthallow City, but since it was still too early I took her to the Acrine District with the reason that yesterday we t Camila at night. Besides, it's bad for her to be seen at Ledred too often.

It's almost 06:00 PM.

We were already sitting at the Star Cafe but instead of sitting on the outdoor seat like yesterday, today we sat inside, next to a large glass window accompanied by two cups of latte.

"I'm sorry for not being able to accompany you for too long today."

"It's okay. I'm glad you can accompany ." A smile spread on her face.

Seeing she was in a good mood, I decided to ask her.

"Olivia, may I ask you so questions?"

"About what?"

"About 'that man'." I deliberately didn't say it directly to keep her from being offended.

"What is it?" Her face suddenly turned sour.

"Do you really want to let him be with your mother if he can make her happy?"

She paused for a mont and looked down to cover her sad expression.

"Do I have any other choice?"

"Are you afraid he will take your mother?" My eyes continued to observe every change in her facial expression.

"You have experienced the sa thing as . I think you already understand what's in my mind now."

"If he can make your mother happy without taking her from you, will you forgive him?"

She raised her head and gave a cynical look.

"He is a prostitute. Aren't all prostitutes rotten?"

"I think equating everyone based on their profession is unfair."

Her forehead wrinkled in dissatisfaction with my words.

"Ethan, why did you defend him?" she said suspiciously.

"I'm not defending him. I said it because I don't want you to torture yourself," I replied firmly, while my eyes looked at her with seriousness. She goes to Ledred every day to follow Camila in order to protect her, that's not sothing a girl should do. She is not supposed to be the 'bodyguard' of her mother nor Emma, she is also a woman who should be protected and loved.

"I know you are trying to protect your mother, but this is not the way to do it," I continued.

She fell silent after hearing my words, while her expression turned calr.

"I think rather than spying on her all day like this. Your mother needs encouragent to face her divorcent," I added.

"I know ... It just ... I hate seeing n who hurt won. I hate when I see my mother crying..."

"You can judge him later. For now, I think it's still too early."

"I don't know about that ..." The confusion was clearly on her face.

* Beep * * Beep * * Beep *

My alarm sounded, I took my cellphone and turned it off.

06:00 PM

"I have to go now," I said, taking my bag. I flashed a smile at her.

"My friend will be here soon. Please don't leave before she arrives, ok?"

"Okay."

"See you tomorrow."

"Bye ..."

My feet walked quickly toward the exit and into the Havana Cafe across the street after previously checking whether Olivia followed or not. Camila was already sitting in the chair as a waiter putting a cup of tea in front of her, while I passed her to the toilet.

I went inside a stall and took off my sweater.

'Incubus Form Activated.'

[You have activated your Incubus Form.]

A dark aura covered my body as the sound of bones rattled with a strange hiss in my ears. I checked myself in the mirror before moving out and approached Camila.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting," I said while sitting in the chair before her.

"It's fine, I just arrived." A happy smile imdiately appeared on her face when she saw .

"Why are you looking for ?"

"I want to talk to you about a few things. Especially about what happened two days ago." She took a deep breath before returning to speak.

"I already talked about this with my daughter ... But it seems like she ..." She stopped in the last sentence, but I already knew.

"Did she reject it?" I asked.

Her face turned sour, her disappointnt clearly visible on her expression.

"She didn't reject it directly."

"I think this is too fast for her. Her father has been taken by soone else, she must be afraid of her mother being taken too," I said to calm her. I understand she was depressed because of her divorce and needed soone to comfort her to get through it. But forcing her ego at the expense of Olivia was also not a good thing.

She bent down her head.

"I understand that but ... Isn't it unfair for ?"

I held her hands gently.

"Camila, if you need I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. But you have to rember your daughter needs you too. I don't want you to hurt her for . I don't want to take soone who is important to others, because I know what it feels like to lose soone who is precious to . "

She raised her head and looked at , while I looked at her deeply.

"Even if your husband has done sothing to disappoint you, you shouldn't lose your heart. Because that will only make you the sa as him," I continued.

She gasped as if she realized sothing after hearing my words.

*Ting*

[Congratulations! You have raised your partner's Love ter.]

[Camila Creststream - Human (35)]

[Love ter 2/10 - You are the person that I want. ]

' Hah? The love ter goes up? '

She held my hand in response, my attention returned to her. Her face looks brighter and more relaxed, a sweet smile adorns her face.

"Thank you for making realize it, Damian. You are right, I should be taking care of my divorce before telling my daughter about you."

A sigh of relief ca out of my mouth after hearing her words.

"Then do you want to settle it with her first?"

"With my daughter?"

I cast my gaze at the window beside us to the opposite cafe. Camila turned to look in the sa direction at and imdiately caught her daughter's figure who was sitting while sipping her latte.

"Olivia ?!" she said in a surprised tone.

"She's a good daughter. I heard from my friend that she has been looking for you for two days at Ledred." I turned my gaze to Camila. "Just because she's worried about you."

She paused as she continued to look at Olivia, a smile reappeared on her face.

"Don't make her worry too much. We still can et again tomorrow." I said.

"Yes." She turned at and looked at gently.

"I'll see you tomorrow."

I answered with a nod.

She took her hand off and stood up, but before she left she spoke again.

"Damian, I never thought I could et a man like you at Ledred ... Thank you." Then she left.

I heaved a sigh of relief once more as I leaned my back on my chair, my eyes watched Camila who crossed the street and entered the Star Cafe while Olivia looked at her in shock. Yes, I know what it's like to lose, so I don't want the others to experience the sa thing as .

I stood up from my chair and grabbed my bag.

'Since the problem is solved. It's ti for to go back to work at Ledred. '

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Camila's and Olivia's PoV

Camila's feet stepped inside the Star Cafe and approached Olivia.

"Who are you waiting for, Olivia?" she said while sitting before her.

"Mother?!" Olivia said in surprise while putting down her cellphone. She didn't think the person that Ethan wanted her to et was her mother.

Camila noticed that there was another cup of latte on the table.

"Did you just et your boyfriend?" she asked bluntly.

"Mom, don't tease . He's not my boyfriend," she quickly refused.

Camila smiled at her daughter's expression, guilt enveloped her. Indeed, after her husband brought his mistress ho, she was very depressed. After she t Damian and felt so comfortable with him, what she thought was revenge on her husband's actions. That was the reason why she told Olivia everything and even told her plans to bring Damian ho and live with them. She knew it was too fast, but she was also sick of seeing her husband making out like crazy in front of her every day, making her feel increasingly wasted. If her husband can do it, why can't she?

But like Damian said ... If she brought Damian, wouldn't that an she was no different from her husband? Wouldn't it be very sad if she ends up being the sa as the person she hates? And in the end, Olivia was the victim of their conflict.

"Olivia, are you worried about ?" she said softly.

"Of course ... You are having a hard ti because of father and now that man is missing."

"I've t him."

Olivia looked at Camila doubtfully.

" Are you going to bring him ho?"

Camila shook her head side to side.

"He refused?" Olivia asked in a disbelief tone. How could a prostitute not want to live in their big mansion? Also if he could marry her mother, then her mother's wealth will be his.

"I haven't told him. But I'm sure he will refuse. He said he didn't want to take from you."

"Did he say that ?!"

"Yes. I know... I made decisions too early because of my anger at your father. But now my mind is clearer after talking to him."

Olivia looked at Camila and realized that her face looked brighter than before. A smile blood on her face as she thought maybe that man was not as bad as she thought.

Camila noticed her daughter's smile.

"Do you feel relieved?"

"Yes ... I thought you were going to leave like father."

Camila held Olivia's hand tightly and looked at her gently.

"I'm here ... I'm not gonna leave you."

"Thank you..."

"Then? How about you?" said Camila out of blue.

"What do you an?"

"You are already 18 years old. There's no way you haven't liked anyone?" Camila teased while observing Olivia's expression.

Olivia quickly let go of her hand and turned her blushing face.

"Of course I have ... But you know that your daughter is feared by all n. I don't know how he feels about ."

"Is he the sweater's owner you brought ho a month ago?" Camila teased again.

"How do you know?" Olivia said in surprise.

"Of course I know. I also know you washed it yourself with your hands."

Olivia's face turned even redder. She rembered how a month ago several male students had walked past her while holding back their laughter without saying anything. But at that ti, he approached her and told her there was a bloodstain behind her jeans, not only that, he also lent his sweater to cover it. His kindness looks simple but impressed in her heart. This is also the reason why she asked him to accompany her to Ledred in search of her mother. Because when the others laugh at her, he doesn't ...

"I'm afraid if I let the maids wash it they will damage it..."

Camila leaned forward while one of her hands supported her head.

"I'm getting curious. What does he look like? Is he handso? Is he also a martial artist ?"

"He's not handso, a bit thin. He's not from a rich family either, but he's kind." Olivia said, smiling shyly.

"Then what's his na?" said Camila, smiling happily, seeing the fierce eyes of her daughter turn soft.

"He's a model student at my college. His na is Ethan. "