Elayne I

After confirming the accomplishment of his quest, Zeid received rewards. His system went a brief change to announce him of his next goal. While Zeid was displeased with its sudden change, Zeid couldn't argue with it. While it was an incentive that motivates him to accomplish his quest, a small degradation meant nothing to him. If his daily rewards would give him 20 bronze gems each completion, Zeid would be able to earn even if it's small. But he anticipates that it would be the case.

"Everything here seemed similar to God's Odyssey VR-MMORPG, some functions are similar especially the reward system. A beginner boost wherein it gave me some advantages at the start of the first layers of the world and surpass the lower levels of the stage." Zeid recalled. "Then, later on, things changed. Although the preceding layers are harder to pass, it gave a much stronger feeling of thrill."

"Everything in the world is temporary after all.

Zeid and Aqueshia roamed around the city and began familiarizing themselves. They passed by the bazaar bought themselves a cheese bun, a small bread filled with oozing melting cheese. Zeid puffed as he gnashed into the bread, causing the hot delightful cheese to singe his tongue. Aqueshia was unaffected by the heat and relished herself with elysian delight. Zeid watched her eyes sparkle as she chews. His initial displeasure was washed away by a portrait of a dainty young girl munching on a cheesy bun.

After some walking around, Zeid noticed a bulletin board with parchments pinned on it. It was a town quest posted with similar characteristics as the teleportation scroll. Zeid reached to take the parchment but he felt a brief shock on his fingers, preventing him even to get a finger closer. "Not unless I take a Magic Potency Test, huh?". But the next parchment narrowed his eyes. "Capture a witch. Reward: 10 Gold Gems."

When the eve darkened the sky, Zeid and Aqueshia hurried for the nearest inn.

"Staying here for one night is one silver gem. Just add 20 bronze gems for dinner." The innkeeper said as he stared at Zeid from head to toe. The man knew Zeid was new here so he instinctively increased the fee for the dinner they serve here. The False Wyvern Inn found at the second wall was no cheap pub as most of the people here are well-to-do. While glancing upon the youthful duo, he smirked.

"She's sleeping with me."

"Ah then that would be a silver and 50 bronze, dinner included." The innkeeper was a wealthy middle-aged man yet his actions had revealed his greed. Instead of haggling for prices, Zeid wasn't in the mood to do so as tomorrow morning would be eventful. He pulled out two golden gems and paid for the fee, then received 50 bronze as change. The keep beamed widely as he welcomed them inside. He gave Zeid a key and led them to a room.

Inside was a single wool bed, a table, a chair, and a window. The bed seemed shabby and the place looked decrepit. This disgusting excuse for a room had made Zeid glance towards him. He swiftly removed his Anti-Aura Ring that prevented his visage to cause intimidation and slowly approached the man.

"Hey. If you're trying to rip us off, I'll rip your neck."

Feeling the menacing aura envelop around him, the keep shook and teetered on his feet. He placed his hand on the wall to prevent himself from falling. Beads of sweat trickled down on his forehead, the keep barely stood on his feet and apologized.

"I-I'm sorry, I made a terrible mistake. It will not happen again, if you will, I'll lead you to a proper one."

Zeid place the ring on his finger and remained silent. He grabbed Aqueshia by the wrist and followed the man on the way. They stepped onto the second floor and arrived on the door. The keep changed his keys and once again apologized.

"This man… he's an adventurer. That would've cost me greatly!" He recalled seeing the insignia of the adventurers on his wrist. A distinct magic circle tattoo that identifies one as an adventurer. As the keep returned to his area, the duo entered the room.

The room felt more warm and welcoming. The place is brightly lit as an aromatic ambiance infiltrated their nostrils. Signs of scented candles were seen on the table and the wall had seemed to be fortified by magic which prevents them from getting burned by natural causes. The bed looked comfy and could fit Zeid and Aqueshia both. Aqueshia laid on the floor.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm going to sleep."

"No. You're going to sleep in the bed and besides, we haven't eaten yet."

"I'm still stuffed from all those wolf meat, master."

"Then lay on the bed. Don't act like a dog."

Aqueshia was skeptical at first but decided to take her rest on the bed. Zeid informed her that he'll go around the city and finish a quest in his system. Aqueshia nodded and took her rest as her skin slowly shifted back to blue. Zeid made sure to himself that he'd give Aqueshia an extra key and locked the room when he leaves. On the other corner of the room stood a small table where the scented candles were lit. Beside the table was a cabinet where Zeid kept all his belongings except his one remaining golden gem.

After a scrumptious meal, Zeid left the inn without eating Aqueshia's dinner. Which allowed Zeid to take 20 bronze gems back from the cost he paid before. Walking around the streets, Zeid was able to glimpse upon how the city would look during the night. The streets were lit by funguses growing on the mossy stone brick roads, and floating magic crystals that acted like street lights. From beyond, Zeid could see and marvel the lavish castle at the heart of the city. Standing on a hill and built eloquently, Zeid pondered what lives nobles had.

Walking down the street, Zeid found what he was looking for.

"A brothel…" Zeid smiled as he approached the structure. The streets were crowded thanks to the neighboring pubs. There were drunk people laughing, talking, walking, and going in and out of the brothel. Zeid decided that he would avoid trouble as much as he could since he's here to finish a quest.

[Harem Quest 2]

A Second Lady

Find a woman and fornicate with her.

Rewards: 10 Charisma

[End]

Zeid walked past by the brothel and headed towards the pub. There's no easier way of getting women, especially those who drink in pubs during the night. Women who go out and drink during the night do it for fun, problems, and mostly to find someone to hook up with. Zeid prepared himself as he neared the tavern, only to be stopped by a girl who looked mid-twenties.

"Where you're going young lad? The brothels right here! Tonight we give you the best experience and you're lucky! We're giving discounts!"

"Uh, no. I have somewhere else to go."

"Don't be such a wuss! Come on! Have some fun! We have the best service here!" The woman insisted.

Why Zeid didn't want to complete his quest in a brothel was simple, the women there are prostitutes. If he did manage to achieve one, he couldn't simply take the prostitute out. Because most of these prostitutes are sold to these industries. They do not simply work there, they live there. It would be troublesome for Zeid if he took in a whore in his harem. While loyalty can still be applied to these people, the problem was the industry itself. They wouldn't simply give out their assets to customers unless one can afford one. And Zeid's current state is at one piece of golden gem, and 20 pieces bronze.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. But I…"

"No. I insist!" She smiled and pulled Zeid.

The woman pulled Zeid inside with a smile. Her unrelenting strength was not something Zeid could escape. "Could she be a former adventurer?" He thought to himself as the lady led him to a single room. Zeid grabbed her wrist and stopped.

"Lady, I insist you don't force me to something. I have a business to do." Zeid protested. His eyes gleamed crimson as his tone conveys a message of threat. The lady returned to him with a much deathly glance.

"Huh?! Who do you think you are?!" Veins began to bulge on her arms and there he saw a similar tattoo. She was truly a former adventurer. The only difference was that below her mark was a scribble in which Zeid easily read.

Below the magic circle mark:

Level: 27

Str: 39

Agi: 15

Int: 15

"Hmm."

"Are you saying our women here are trash?! Are you saying that our women aren't to your liking, huh?! Huh?!" Her bloodshot eyes locked against Zeid who seemed to be oddly amazed.

"Then I'll try one of your ladies." Zeid pulled out a golden gem and held it at his face level.

Seeing the gem, she returned to her former self. Zeid had a better look at this woman. Despite her monstrous strength, her figure was fair and sexy. Her breasts shook as she crossed her arms and smiled. "Finally becoming a man, ey?" she snatched the gem from Zeid, pushed him in a room, and left. "I'll send you one of our girls here, for a single gem, I would say she's not good at this but she's not bad at all. Wait there."

"Troublesome woman. But I did find her interesting. Sigh, Altair, explain to me what I've seen."

"Affirmative. That symbol on your wrist and hers is what leveling magic is. Those characters indicated her three stats which are only available unlike your status strata, master."

"Despite having a poor starting stat, I still have the advantage, don't I?" Zeid took his long cardigan off and laid on the bed. "Won't this newly added system interfere with my own? Or would I have two systems?"

"No. To repeat, leveling magic is different from the leveling system that you have. While they both share some functions such as leveling and status attributes, they still have a huge gap. But to answer your question, that magic would simply display your own attributes. Unless you continue to wear the ring, master, which would prevent the magic to comprehend and project your attributes." Altair answered.

Suddenly the door creaked open and a woman reluctantly walked in. Zeid rose to see her.

"Hi, my n-names Elayne, I-i would be your lady for the n-night." She stuttered.