"Hey! Why are you suddenly squatting down?"
Louis seemed oblivious to what had just happened, looking curiously at Sam who had awkwardly squatted down beside him.
Sam remained composed as he squatted for a moment, then stood up nonchalantly.
"It's nothing, just a sudden stomach ache. It's gone now."
Louis looked at Sam quizzically. "A sudden stomach ache?"
"Yeah, it's nothing serious. But did you feel anything strange just now?"
Sam had managed to tuck his cock back without causing a social catastrophe, especially in a school setting, in front of so many people.
The thought of being labeled as an exhibitionist was terrifying. If that had really happened, there was no doubt he'd become the school's "star" the next day.
Having calmed himself, Sam noticed that the people around him didn't seem to have experienced anything unusual. It was as if the five-minute pause in time had no effect on their actions.
The students and teachers continued down the steps, resuming their conversations and smiling.
Suddenly, Sam asked, "Did you just feel something strange?"
Louis looked at Sam, puzzled. "What strange feeling?"
Sam pondered. "Like, did you feel as if the whole world paused for a moment? As if something got stuck?"
Sam was testing Louis's perception to see if he was the only one who retained consciousness during the time stop.
But Louis clearly felt nothing and shook his head.
"No, I didn't feel anything like that. Maybe it's the heat getting to you? Are you sure you're not having a heatstroke?"
Sam gave up probing: "Never mind, it's probably just me feeling a bit under the weather."
Nothing unusual happened from the cafeteria back to the classroom.
But for Sam, this was a warning sign.
A scenario that had never appeared in the game was unfolding in reality. Angel, one of the female leads, could pause time for five minutes. No matter how absurd it sounded, the danger it posed to him was clear.
The most critical point was, Sam realized Angel had been aware of him for some time.
But why was she focusing on him? He had been very cautious and had no interaction with Angel.
Confused about what could happen next, he pondered the implications of this new development.
[Notification: Host has engaged in a deep, passionate kiss with one of the female leads. Female Leads Conquest System activated!]
As Sam was pondering, a clear voice echoed in his mind.
This indeed counted as a passionate kiss... but he had been completely passive. Did that still count?
Sam protested in his mind, but to no avail. The system's voice continued in his head.
[Analyzing current host attributes]
[Name: Sam]
[Skill: Absolute Lucidity (Allows the host to maintain consciousness under abnormal influences)]
[Intelligence: 25]
[Physical Strength: 28]
[Power: 19]
[Luck: 15]
[Charm: 69]
[Sexual Desire: 100]
Sam could understand the other attributes, typical of a Litrpg, and common in games.
But what did 'Sexual Desire' mean? Maxed out?
In his ten days in this world, Sam hadn't felt his sexual desire to be overly strong. Although his gaze often wandered towards the legs or chests of beautiful girls, it didn't make him a pervert.
Why was his Sexual Desire value so high?
At this moment, the system offered an explanation.
[Sexual Desire pertains to the host's capabilities during sexual activities, including endurance, skills, and the host's desire for such activities. Of course, it also includes the ability to bring pleasure to the partner. This aids the host in conquests.]
It seemed it was for his own good, but Sam, who had no intention of interacting with the female leads, felt rather frustrated.
[Notification: First-time activation detected. Newcomer gift pack available. Would you like to open it now?]
If it were ten days ago, Sam definitely wouldn't have opened it, as he just wanted to survive.
But now, knowing Angel's ability to pause time, he had no other choice. Sam needed to ensure he had strategies to survive and avoid various gruesome endings.
[Opening Newcomer Gift Pack]
[Congratulations, Host has acquired the exclusive skill: Temptation Constitution!]
[Temptation Constitution: A-grade exclusive skill.]
[Description: Regardless of the situation, the host's allure will be significantly enhanced, ensuring that female leads subconsciously become aware of the host's presence. Furthermore, when the host intently focuses on an individual, it will greatly intensify that person's desire. Note: (With the skill's progression, additional effects will be introduced, and the intensity of existing effects will be augmented).]
Sam felt somewhat helpless. This skill seemed more like a curse than a blessing.
Increasing his visibility only pushed him deeper into danger. He was already trying to lay low, and now increasing the female leads' desire for him?
[Congratulations, Host has acquired the exclusive skill: X-ray Vision.]
[X-ray Vision: D-grade exclusive skill]
[Description: The host can use this once a day for a duration of 20 seconds. It allows the host to see and hear through one barrier without being detected. Note: (As the skill level increases, the number of uses, duration, and penetration range will also increase).]
Was this really a useful skill? It seemed fitting for a male lead in a game to have X-ray vision.
But it could only be used once a day for just 20 seconds – barely enough time for any meaningful use, let alone something as questionable as watching a girl bathe.
Wait, why even think about watching girls bathe? Must be the high sexual desire attribute messing with his mind! How could he reduce this attribute?
Sam felt like banging his head on the desk.
He realized that this darned system seemed almost eager for his demise.
[Notification: New mission issued: Conquest Angel and achieve a GOOD ending. There is no time limit for the mission. Substantial rewards will be granted upon completion. Failure penalty: BAD ending.]
The mission was straightforward. If Sam remembered correctly, the BAD ending involved Angel dismembering him with a chainsaw into 69 pieces, then stitching them together into a doll.
But this mission also revealed a key piece of information to Sam: the game had a good ending. Perhaps his understanding of the game wasn't thorough enough previously, and he hadn't fully explored it.
This realization brought Sam a great deal of hope.
As for the significant rewards, Sam didn't hold much expectation. He just wanted to survive.
Feeling somewhat drained, he slumped over his desk. At that moment, there was a stir at the classroom door.
The sound of high heels clicking, accompanied by a mature and beautiful woman dressed in a uniform and black stockings, entered the room. It was a sight that involuntarily drew Sam's gaze.
Her slightly curled long hair had a chestnut hue. Silver-framed glasses rested on her delicate face.
Amidst the somewhat stunned looks of the students, she stood at the podium, exuding a calm yet commanding presence, and spoke.
"Good afternoon, students. Your previous teacher is on sick leave, so I will be taking over your class. My name is Alice."