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After clearing his mind and regaining clarity. Asai looked closer towards the two new skills.

[Alcoholic]

- Alcohol tolerance +40%

[Masochist]

- Damage drop -20%

"Oh, they're actually surprisingly good." Asai considered his current time and location. There was no one to disturb him. "Perfect, time to run some tests." He summoned one of his knives and cut into his palm. He took the moment to thoroughly enjoy the pain. "Fuck? I actually enjoy this sensation!?" 

He compared the pain from now and before. His 50% pain tolerance seemed to be the same. However, he felt a strange disconnect. He had damaged himself, but his intuition told him that he received less damage. "Oh, I see. So that's damage drop. Rather than damage drop, it should be damage received reduction. I can only imagine the depression if that damage drop was referring to how much I inflict upon others..."

Feeling his stomach grumble. He equipped a plain tunic and bottoms of fine quality before leaving the room.

Upon entering the corridor, he noticed to the side

[Dream: Lvl 10] "Oh, he's killed a few monsters here and there huh." who was currently talking to another customer. The man had long lustrous golden hair. He was tall and muscular. "A swordsman no doubt." Asai decided to approach Dream, hoping to order breakfast.

When he entered earshot. The customer also glanced over.

[Victor Del Lagos: Lvl 82] "Holy, this guy is damn strong!"

"Dream. Consider it and inform me once you've made your decision. I consider you as someone worth keeping. Don't forget my kindness." Victor Del Lagos walked off. Dream who had a deep frown across his face instantly swapped back into his professional poker face eager to change the topic before Asai could ask anything.

"Milord, good morning. Your acquaintance has already left. He asked me to inform you that he hopes you've enjoyed your visit here."

"Mr Dream, may I order breakfast? I'm ravished."

"Certainly milord. Please remain in your room, it shall be delivered shortly." Dream began to make his way to deliver the orders.

"Wait!"

"Yes milord?"

"What kind of breakfast are you thinking?"

"which kind would you like milord?" Dream smiled a devilish smile.

"Both. Thank you... Ah wait. The two from yesterday?"  "I might as well try and upgrade those skills. Damage drop definitely has potential to become over powered."

"Milord. Lucy is off today. Only Vivi is available. Is that acceptable?"

"Yes, thank you."

...

Asai had this weird tingling sensation. Like he was forgetting something important.

...

Shortly after. The slimmer waitress entered, pushing a cart that had what appeared to be an English breakfast. Toast, eggs, sausages and tomatoes. Served along with a glass of tea.

"Milord, I'm very happy that you've decided to call upon me again!" Vivi now no longer had her mask. revealing her adorable hazel eyes and little nose.

[Vivi: Lvl 1]

"Good morning Vivi. I enjoyed your company yesterday. Hence, I decided to spend a little more time with you before I depart." "It's not like I can tell her I want to fuck her for my skills... What kind of scum bag would that make me?"

"Milord, please allow me to service you!" She pushed the cart close to the bed, before gently pushing Asai back into the bedrails.

"Breakfast in bed milord." She started to cut, serve and feed the food to him. When the meal was finished, and Asai cleared his palate with tea. Vivi undressed herself before diving into the bed. Crawling up towards his groins. "Milord, I haven't yet had breakfast." Asai allowed her to pull his pants down.

"Is she going to get addicted to my taste because of [Delicious Essence]?" Asai gave her nipples a pinch and tugged harder than he usually would. She yelped in response before smiling and enjoying the tease. "The masochist?"

Leaning back and enjoying the service. Asai allowed Vivi to do whatever she had wanted to him, and she did exactly that!

..

Hours later, Asai was back in his carriage surrounded by his personal knight squad. They were now making their journey back towards Trichia. Opposite him sat Robin, who sported a frown on her face. She was occasionally sniffing the air. Unsatisfied with the lingering smell.

"Neither of the skills upgraded after that. I guess it would be too overpowered to hope for more. I can't imagine running around with 100% damage drop. That would be insanely broken..."

The journey back would be a silent and awkward one it seems.

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