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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Lust Protocols, Harem Mechanics, and the Goddess Council Watching Him

Chen Ming followed Ye Yue through a corridor carved from glowing crystal, her hand still nestled in his. The marble underfoot shimmered like starlight caught in water, and the arches above hummed with quiet lunar magic. Every few steps, a drifting petal would brush past his cheek, cool and soft as a sigh. It should have been peaceful.

But it wasn't.

Something pulsed inside him—low, electric, not quite lust and not quite fear. It came from the System. He could feel it changing.

A soft chime echoed in his skull. The interface reappeared, sleeker now, with a black-gold sheen like obsidian dipped in starlight.

[System Upgrade Complete: Welcome to LustDrive OS Ver. 3.0][Additional Menus Unlocked: Skills | Inventory | Harem | Titles | World Map][Would you like a tutorial? Y/N]

He sighed, lips twitching. "Sure. What's the worst that could happen?"

[Confirmed. Initializing LustDrive Tutorial Mode…]

A semi-transparent window unfolded in his mind's eye, laying itself out like a magical blueprint.

SKILLS WINDOW

Passive Skills:• Erotic Aura Lv1 – Emits a subtle aura that increases arousal in nearby targets (+10 Desire/min).• Lust Empowerment Lv1 – Gain temporary strength and charm boost during intimate contact.• Seductive Reflex Lv1 – Automatically enhances body language and reaction speed during flirtation.

Active Skills:• Flirtation Mode Lv1 – Engage in romantic or sexual banter to increase Affection.• Temptation Touch Lv1 – A targeted caress that increases Lust and Desire by 20%. Cooldown: 1 minute.• Heart Pulse Scan Lv1 – Reveals target's emotional and arousal state in real time.

Locked Skills Available:• Moan Resonance – ???• Divine Domination – ???• Fertility Blessing – ???

INVENTORY

• Midnight Condoms x3 – Divine-grade latex. Self-sizing. Ultra-comfort.• Moonflower Perfume – +10 Affection for 10 minutes. Most effective on Ye Yue.• System Storage (Expandable) – For lingerie, gifts, enhancement herbs, etc.

HAREM WINDOW

Ye Yue – 🌙 Moon Goddess• Affection: 50%• Desire: 61%• Status: Bonding Trial in Progress• Title Unlocked: [Divine First]

??? – 🔥 Watching...

??? – 🌸 Watching...

??? – 🐍 Watching...

[Harem Slots: 1/9 Active | 3 Candidates Observing][Harem Rank: Mortal Tier → Ascend to "Divine Tier" by completing 3 divine unions]

Chen blinked. "Wait… there are other goddesses watching me?"

[Affirmative. You are under observation by the Celestial Council of Femininity.]

[Meanwhile – Celestial Council Chamber: Observation Dome]

Far above the mortal plane, in a sanctuary of clouds and stars, three divine beings lounged inside a circular dome of starlight. A colossal screen shimmered at the center, replaying Chen Ming's every move like a divine soap opera.

The first figure sat sprawled sideways on a throne of molten steel and sunstone, licking a ruby-red popsicle with a bored smirk. Her crimson hair spilled in wild waves over her barely-there armor, and her eyes crackled with fire.

🔥 Emberia – Goddess of War and HeatDivine Rank: Flame Queen of the Southern Sky

"Tch. He's cute. Dorky. But he's got that awkward, sweaty confidence. Like a rookie gladiator who doesn't know he's already dangerous."

The second floated serenely among drifting sakura petals, her robes shifting with every breath. Her voice was a breeze, soft but weighted with centuries of wisdom.

🌸 Hanami – Goddess of Bloom and FertilityDivine Rank: Spring Matron of the Fertile Realms

"His spirit is young, but his Yang is ancient. I can feel it thrumming. He blooms with potential. I want to taste his truth... one layer at a time."

The third figure coiled atop a jade throne, her serpentine tail wrapped lazily around the base. Gold eyes glowed beneath a veil of shadow, and every movement of her lips was temptation made flesh.

🐍 Xia Nüwa – Goddess of Venom and DesireDivine Rank: The Serpent Queen of the Forbidden Pools

"He's awakening faster than the last dozen candidates. This one… might actually survive me."

A fourth throne, etched in twilight and silence, stood empty.

But not for long.

[Back to Chen Ming – Moonlit Sanctuary]

Ye Yue slowed, pausing beneath a flowering moonvine. Her gaze drifted upward, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"You feel it too, don't you?" she murmured. "Eyes watching. Heat stirring."

Chen cleared his throat, shifting awkwardly. "Yeah. I got a notification about a divine voyeur club."

Her laugh was soft, a breath of night wind. "And yet… they like what they see."

[New Title Acquired: "Chosen of the Curious Goddesses"]Effect: +15% attraction rate among divine or noble women who observe your progress.

Another alert pulsed faintly in his mind.

[WARNING: LUST LEVEL APPROACHING SURGE][Recommended Action: Meditation | Self-Relief | Erotic Massage Minigame]

Chen rubbed his face with one hand. "Are you saying I'm gonna randomly pop a boner in Heaven?"

[Correction: You are likely to experience spontaneous arousal and/or inappropriate reactions during divine ceremonies.]

"…So yes."

Ye Yue reached over and took his hand again, her fingers cool against his flushed skin. "Come. Before your system embarrasses you further."

They stepped forward together, toward the moonlit inner court. Toward the beginning of a trial that would stir more than his divine stats.

Chen's mind was racing—but somewhere in the chaos, he felt calm.

He wasn't just walking toward the unknown.

He was walking toward something greater.

A place in the heavens.

A path to power.

And a throne carved from moonlight, waiting for the mortal who dared become a god.

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