My SSS-Rank Innate skill: Infinite Adaptation core

Nova watched him leave with a cold smile and thought to himself, This is only the beginning of your horror, you fat pig....After I’m done with you, you’ll never be able to look at Asia with those filthy eyes of yours again...or even think about her.

After Daniel left, Theodore awkwardly tried to explain the situation to Edward and Jenna. They simply smiled politely and said it was alright.

After all, it was already a great honor that their family had been invited to stay at the Duke’s mansion and share a meal with him as guests.

They certainly couldn’t complain that the Duke’s ”special guest” was causing disturbances.

The dinner continued peacefully. Theodore spoke casually about matters concerning the city and other light topics. Unlike many nobles in stories, he was neither arrogant nor rude.

This humble and approachable nature was one of the main reasons Theodore was so well-respected throughout the kingdom mostly among commoners.

Although he was considered a Swordmaster in this region, he was actually quite young and weak compared to other dukes — many of whom were old enough to be his father or even grandfather.

If he truly wished, he could have used many shortcuts to rapidly increase his level , just like many others but he focused more on politics and his people.

In simple terms, Theodore was a genuinely good person, and he still had plenty of time ahead of him to grow into a true powerhouse if he chose to.

Meanwhile, Nova ate his food quietly, occasionally giving Asia a knowing smile. She tried her best to ignore him, but she couldn’t help stealing glances in his direction every now and then.

She still didn’t fully understand what was happening between them — not until everything became clear.

The dinner ended peacefully. Theodore never revealed Daniel’s true identity to Edward and Jenna.

He didn’t want them to think poorly of him for essentially selling his daughter for political favor, so he simply told them Daniel was the son of Duke Claremont.

Afterward, everyone returned to their rooms. Nova spent some time with his parents, explaining why Rieka had to leave early though he didn’t tell them the real reason.

Once he returned to his own room, he waited patiently for a few hours until the entire mansion fell silent. Only then did he step out into the hallway.

The long corridor was completely empty. Not a single soul was awake — only the quiet night outside the mansion and estate remained.

Nova activated his newly fused skill, Instinct Dominion, sharpening his senses to the limit. He quickly located Daniel’s room after a brief search.

The mansion was massive with countless rooms, so finding the right one would have been nearly impossible for a normal person but not for Nova.

Once he found it, Nova began walking down the corridor toward Daniel’s room, an evil smile playing on his lips.

{What are you planning? Don’t tell me you’re going to murder him?}

”Quit acting. You’ve already read my mind,” Nova replied.

{Booo~ Don’t be like that. Just play along for the important people~}

Inside Daniel’s room, the fat young master was sleeping peacefully in a rather comical posture.

He murmured in his sleep, ”Hmm... I can’t eat anymore... but it looks so good...”

He scratched his butt lazily, lost in a pleasant dream, when a knock sounded at the door.

Knock. Knock.

Daniel didn’t wake up, still deep in slumber. The knocking continued until the person outside decided to enter without permission. The door creaked open.

The moment the intruder stepped inside, they did something that caused Daniel to jolt awake and fall off the bed with a heavy thud.

”Whaa! What’s happening?!”

Daniel snapped into full alertness. He rubbed his eyes and saw a figure standing in his room. When his vision cleared, he realized it was Asia, wearing light night pajamas.

Moonlight streamed through the window, gently illuminating her. Her long blue hair swayed softly in the cool night breeze. She looked breathtaking — like a moon goddess descended to the mortal world, elegant and alluring yet still very innocent.

She smiled gently and spoke in a soft voice, ”Lord Daniel... I came to invite you to my room.”

”...”

At first, Daniel thought he was still dreaming. He had known Asia since childhood, and she had never shown him any affection.

In fact, he knew she was disgusted by him and only tolerated his presence for the sake of her family’s reputation. But now she was standing in his room in the middle of the night, inviting him to hers...

He pinched himself hard. It was real.

His heart raced with excitement. ”Asia, my love... is that really you?”

Asia let out a gentle, alluring giggle. ”Come fast if you don’t want to miss the chance.”

Saying that, she turned and left the room. The door closed softly behind her.

Daniel remained on the floor for a few moments, still in disbelief. After struggling a bit because of his round belly, he finally got up and waddled over to the mirror. He checked his appearance, then let out a sleazy laugh.

”Hehehe... today is my lucky day.”

....

Meanwhile, inside Asia’s room, Asia was still awake. She sat on her bed in a sheer nightgown that clung softly to her body, revealing her cute pink lingerie underneath. She looked far more alluring and seductive than her usual innocent appearance.

However, her attention wasn’t on the book in her hands. She had been waiting for hours.

Although she hadn’t taken Nova’s words too seriously at first, her expectations kept growing the more she thought about it.

She kept glancing at the door, wondering if she would hear a knock and open it for him. Honestly, she wasn’t even sure what she was expecting.

”Why don’t you put the book down if you’re not going to read it?”

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind her. Asia turned her head and saw Nova sitting casually by the window, smiling at her.

She was surprised — she had expected him to come through the door, not the window like earlier. Her body moved on its own as she stood up from the bed and walked over to him, her cheeks turning a soft pink shade.

”Y-You’re here...”

Nova slowly looked her up and down, completely captivated. Asia looked otherworldly in the moonlight.

Honestly, Nova could never get used to the beauty of the women around him — his mother was stunning in her own right, but Rieka and Asia were on entirely different levels.

His gaze traced her perfect breasts and the alluring curve of her ass, barely covered by the thin pink lingerie visible beneath the sheer blue nightgown.

Her long blue hair swayed gently in the cool night breeze. Nova admired her divine beauty and whispered,

”You look breathtaking.”

Asia noticed how intensely Nova was staring at her body. Only then did she realize just how bold and revealing her nightgown was. She had chosen it on impulse after Rieka’s words earlier.

Embarrassed, she quickly turned around, her cheeks burning red.

”Don’t look!!” she shouted in a cute, flustered voice.

Nova chuckled softly and closed the distance between them. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered teasingly,

”You really don’t want me to look at you now... when you dressed so boldly, clearly expecting me to come?”

Asia shook her head frantically. ”I-I wasn’t... I wear this every day,” she lied, trying to refute his words.

A tender smile bloomed on Nova’s face. He gently pulled her by the waist, turning her around to face him, and spoke in a soft, adoring tone:

”Look at me, Asia.”

”What do you think of me?” Nova asked, gazing at her with loving eyes.

Asia lifted her head and looked at him, her voice soft and flustered. ”I... I don’t know. Whenever I see you, my heart races and I just want to stay by your side for as long as possible.”

She continued, her words coming straight from the heart, ”I know we haven’t known each other for very long... but I’ve realized it now. I’m in love with you.”

Nova smiled tenderly. ”You know I already have Rieka. Will you be fine with her being in my life?”

He wanted to clear every doubt in her heart before making her fully his.

Asia thought for a moment before replying, ”I don’t know... Honestly, like Rieka, I don’t mind sharing you. Even my mother, before she passed, told my father to marry again. But because of how much he loved her, he never did.”

She looked into his eyes with sincerity. ”If you promise to love us equally... I can handle it. And right now, I can’t imagine being with any other man but you.”

Nova’s smile deepened with warmth and affection. ”You girls never have to worry about not being loved. I’ll shower you with everything I have, every second of your lives... So just become mine.”

Asia smiled softly and nodded, her heart racing. Nova didn’t wait another second. He pulled her close by the waist and pressed his lips against hers in a deep, passionate kiss.

”Mmm~”

Asia wasn’t surprised — she had been expecting it. This was her first kiss, and it was mind-blowing. She melted completely into the possessive yet loving kiss, her body pressing closer to his.

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