VIP Chapter 140: Psychological Defense Line
“How about that inn? It’s closer to the sea, so can we see the ocean view tomorrow morning?” Shuna pointed to the farthest inn down the slope as they walked through Seyurtse Town at night.
“It does seem nice.”
Even though it was evening, the sea breeze was still warm. Walking on the small streets lined with red-brick roofs, feeling the sea breeze and having a full meal, Will felt a sense of relaxation he hadn’t experienced in a long time.
Especially when they were choosing the inn together, it gave him the illusion of being on a trip.
Seyurtse Town had quite a few inns. Since the Dungeon had recently been cleared out, there weren’t many people around now.
However, since Shuna seemed to like the one by the sea, he would go along with her. After all, he would likely be the one paying.
“Alright. I’ll pay for the inn, as compensation for dragging you onto the train last night.”
*Clink, clank.*
Will watched as Shuna pulled out her wallet and scattered a pile of gold coins at the front desk.
“A good friend indeed! She won’t let me pay for everything when we’re out!”
“You invited me to dinner, and I’ve been working hard this past month, so I can afford this much.”
“Here you go, sir. Here’s your key.”
“OK! Let’s go!”
“Where’s my room?”
“What are you talking about? Come with me, we’re in the same room.”
“…Huh?” Will blinked in surprise. “Is it because… there’s only one room left? It doesn’t look like it, there aren’t many people here, are there?”
“No.”
He was terrified, thinking that something that often happened to protagonists in novels was about to happen to him.
However…
Shuna leaned closer, as if she hadn’t controlled her distance, and bumped her head against his.
“Of course, I only booked one room.”
“Why?”
*Click.*
As they spoke, they had already reached the doorway. Shuna opened the door.
“Aren’t there two beds? That’s enough to sleep in, and it’s safer to share a room.”
She lay down on the bed, like an excited child on a trip, bouncing on it.
“…Mhm, do you really think it’s safe?”
Will felt that she might be too unguarded, truly mistaking him for a brother.
So, he used a “villainous” tone that he hadn’t used in a long time.
“Eh~? Little Will wouldn’t do anything to me, right?”
Shuna, still on the bed, took off her boots and tossed them aside, revealing her toes in black stockings. She wiggled them.
Then…
She casually began to slide the black stockings down from her thighs, little by little.
“You… you wouldn’t do anything to me, would you?”
Will swallowed.
She was doing it on purpose! She was completely provoking him!
Although Will considered himself a gentleman, he had to play along at this moment and show her who was boss!
“Then you must trust me too much. Hmph hmph hmph…”
But just as Will reached out his “devil’s hand” to push Shuna’s shoulder over…
Shuna immediately followed up with her next sentence:
“Because you can’t beat me~”
Hearing this, Will’s mind was immediately flooded with the memory of Shuna lifting him with one hand when she was drunk last night.
“You—!”
Will gritted his teeth and took a step back.
“Thirty years east, thirty years west, just you wait…”
Then, he obediently withdrew his hand.
Alright, it seemed he really couldn’t beat her. And he didn’t think he would be able to in thirty years either.
“Okay, I admit I really can’t beat you.”
“But then…”
As Will stepped back, Shuna leaned in close, gently pushed him onto the bed with one hand.
“Wait, you…”
Her strength was truly immense.
Perhaps even greater than when she lifted him with one hand last night.
“You seem to trust me a lot.”
Holding one stocking in her hand and supporting herself on the bed with the other, she slid her foot, still wearing a stocking, up from the edge of the bed and between Will’s legs.
“And how do you know I won’t do anything to you?”
As she said this, Shuna licked her lips.
Under the dim hotel lights, Will lay flat on the bed, looking up at Shuna’s face.
Because she hadn’t rested along the way, there were still sweat drops on her face. Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, falling near Will’s ear, making it tingle.
It was indeed a “tempting” scene.
If this were a game CG, Will would have definitely scored perfectly.
However…
This was Will.
“Since that’s the case…”
Will directly unbuttoned his shirt collar, revealing his fair neck.
Then, he spread his hands and lay flat on the bed.
He put on an expression that said, “Take me as you please.”
“Please, do as you wish! Whatever you want to do—”
He knew very well that Shuna was joking.
They had only known each other for about a day, and they had only just confirmed each other’s gender last night. Who would want to push for something so quickly after knowing someone for just a day?
“Hmm?”
Shuna frowned.
“But it’s my first time, so don’t expect much from my skills or experience.”
“Huh??”
This completely stumped Shuna.
“Of course, if you’re the attacker, and you have plenty of experience, that’s fine too. I can offer my backside.”
“Huh???”
This made Shuna even more bewildered.
“So, want to try? I’ll be good. But, be a little gentle, okay?”
He even feigned pitifulness, with tears welling up in his eyes.
Shuna just wanted to test him, to push the boundaries and get more physical contact with him.
More natural physical contact would directly lead to dependence and habit, thus speeding up the development of affection. This was an inevitable step in her gradual plan.
But Will’s current state of complete surrender, even leaning into utter apathy, was…
Extremely unappealing.
Utterly unappealing!
It was just like yesterday evening, when he had directly placed his palm on her chest.
Lying down without any resistance only made him seem dull.
“Mmm, Young Master, do you have any unspeakable side businesses?”
Shuna sighed and asked with a hint of defeat, crossing her arms.
“Because I can’t beat you, what else can I do? Didn’t you say so yourself?”
Will sat up and scratched his head.
“Lady Shuna~ Why did you stop? Do you think I’m not seductive enough today?”
This truly startled Shuna, causing her to retreat to her own bed.
“I was wrong, I was wrong. Please don’t talk like that, I’m scared.”
She looked at Will with a complex expression.
She finally understood why she had sobered up from his touch last night.
If you truly want the person you like to reciprocate your feelings, the most frightening thing is not their avoidance.
It’s when they show indifference to your unusual actions.
“Oh dear, I’ve been outmaneuvered?”
Like now…
He didn’t even seem embarrassed, nor did he seem bothered by her intimacy. He stood there as if nothing had happened.
Shuna felt her judgment had been mistaken…
Will Systom doesn’t seem to be swayed by physical contact.
Could he be…
Someone with extremely high psychological defenses?
A guy with high attack and high defense?
