Chapter 37: The Cunning Love Plan and the First Monster

Chapter 37: The Cunning Love Plan and the First Monster?

Some people could prepare for years to say one important phrase, such as a declaration of love. However, others could do it as nonchalantly as one could imagine.

Adam felt relaxed, since the medication was still in his blood, so his range of emotions was not as powerful as usual. It was as if he was in a semi-sleepy state.

"Lover...?" Adam muttered, looking at Jena, considering her just as she had him before, "What do you mean?"

"Sex. Silvana didn't tell me what kind of women you like, but I thought I'd take a chance. I'm quite flexible in my tastes, so you won't be bored with me for sure. What's more, I'm intelligent and educated. I can always take care of your wounds." Jena was assertive, leaving Adam no chance.

Her intentions were not entirely clear, did she like Adam, or did she want to get close to him because he was a Phantom? Both were possible, either separately or together.

"Although... Considering you chose Silvana, you must like strong and serious women. I fit that criteria. Maybe it's the short hair. I could cut it." Jena suggested, looking at Adam curiously.

Adam scratched the back of his head.

"I bet if it wasn't for the elephant dose of medication in my body I'd be so discouraged I wouldn't be able to say a word..."

Jena smirked, then she pointed at Adam.

"How about this? You tell me what kind of women you like, and I'll go out with you!"

"Hmm? Hey, I'm sleepy, not stupid. You need a date, not me, so it's you who should offer something in return." Adam raised an eyebrow. Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

Jena's eyes went wide as an odd smile appeared on her face.

She bit down on her finger, thinking about what she could offer.

"Fine, how about this - for the next month, I'll be your personal doctor. Meaning, you won't have to rely on military hospitals anymore. I'm a good doctor, you can verify that by asking Silvana." Jena said seriously.

"Hahaha, I bet a lot of guys are jealous of me right now. This is probably one of the best deals in the world." Adam laughed lightly, as much as his emotions allowed.

Then, he ran his gaze over all of Jena's curves and smiled slightly.

"I agree. We'll deal with the date later, but I'm ready to reveal my tastes to you now. You've been straightforward with me, it caught me off guard, so... I'll return the favor." Adam smirked.

Jena lifted her chin.

"Go for it! I'm listening to you!"

Adam snapped his fingers, not hiding his desires as many would like to do.

"I like tall girls with big butts and firm thighs, athletic and stern. Let's say it's one of the archetypes." Adam shrugged.

Jena frowned as she puffed up her cheeks.

"What...? Hey, I may have some work to do, but I definitely look pretty good!"

"Oh, really?" Silvana stepped forward, narrowing her eyes.

A shiver went down Jena's spine.

"Statistically, 80% of Phantoms in relationships date other Phantoms. If you want to be one of the 20% you have to try hard. Be special on the inside and the best on the outside."

Silvana continued, "A lot of people say that the most important thing is the soul, the inner personality, but whether you like it or not, the appearance matters because it's the first thing we see. To know what kind of person is inside is possible only if appearance attracts you otherwise there will be no further interaction."

"Your competition is the Phantom girls that can often be together with Adam during missions or training. Moreover, they are of the same status, so you need to get past those barriers, and matching Adam's preferences will be the best solution. After all, you're the one hunting him, at least for now."

Jena nodded deeply, she was clearly upset by such a harsh reprimand from Silvana, but that couldn't stop her. After all, her goal was attainable, 20% was not 0%.

...

The black car stopped, the driver opened the door, and Adam stepped inside, heading for the research department at Fort Norton.

The ride passed in silence, Adam only stared out the window with a wistful look occasionally glancing at the moon illuminating both the Citadel and the Dead Lands.

"We're here. Good luck." The driver said before moving off.

A girl in a formal suit led him inside the huge iron and concrete building. Then, she left him in a long empty hallway at the end of which Damien was waiting for him, leaning against the wall.

"Hey! Long time no see!" Damien waved with an excited smile.

Adam nodded.

"What am I doing here?"

Damien just pointed to something behind him.

At the same moment, a strong hand fell on Adam's shoulder.

"To show you the results of our research." Douglas pronounced with an excited look.

The door opened, and they entered a wide room where there was a multitude of high-end machines and scientists in long white coats.

There were many things of interest here, but the main one was a huge pod filled with a blue liquid, inside floated a long-dead creature.

"Silver Weaver..." Adam unknowingly uttered.