The Lustful Villain: Every Milfs and Gilfs are Mine!-Chapter 94. Lustia’s Gift Shop: Open at 12AM Whether You Like It or Not
"Fuck... it’s all of those thoughts that made me want to go to sleep without raising my desire energy for today."
"Well... I think it’s reasonable to adapt first, and I don’t want to continue fucking Mara here because it could go wrong if someone heard us."
"I need to find a room that at least has soundproofing... maybe I could ask Marceline tomorrow with a chance to seduce her, of course."
Rex closed his eyes and went to sleep earlier than he had planned, which was unusual for him. He usually stayed up late working through what-ifs and making plans for different courses of action, but tonight his mind was full of information.
The Academy, the Apostle gathering, Apollo Brightsoul, Valentina, the Nightwing family, Marceline, and many other things all mixed together in a mental soup that wouldn’t settle down.
He finally gave up and decided that it would be better to plan things out in the morning. He needed to give his brain a break, and making him work when he was this worn out would only make things worse.
He got into bed, pulled the blankets over himself, and closed his eyes.
He fell asleep quickly, but it wasn’t the peaceful dark he had hoped for.
Instead, he felt the now-familiar pull on his soul, that disorienting lurch that meant he was being called to a place between worlds. This time the change was easier and less jarring than his first trip to Lustia’s domain, but it was still very unpleasant in a way that made his stomach turn.
"Ah shit... not this shit again. Don’t tell me that bitch is already feeling all horny to be calling me again," Rex sighed.
And then...
He was back in the throne room when he became fully aware of what was going on. He became fully aware of the obsidian buildings, the red light filling the air, and the pervasive feeling of desire, akin to the humidity of a jungle.
Lustia was sitting on her throne, with her cheek resting on her palm and one leg crossed over the other in a graceful way. She looked completely at ease, even bored, but her violet eyes followed him with obvious interest.
"Well, well, well... it’s my lovely apostle," she said, her voice always having a hint of seduction. "Do you miss me already?"
"I bet you wanted one good fuck session again, huh?"
"You fucking called me here, by the way." Rex said while crossing his arms.
Rex felt a sudden and sharp wave of anger wash over him. "You could have told me more before putting me in this situation for the second time."
"Half-explanations and vague hints don’t help when I’m trying to get around a capital city full of divine champions who would kill me if they knew what I was."
"I’m trying to rest and getting ready to plan shit for tomorrow, so state all your business other than sex because I’m not in a mood right now."
Lustia smiled wider, showing off her teeth that were just a little too sharp. "Oh my, someone is acting grumpy right now, and it’s a rare thing that libido didn’t awaken at all?"
"Did I wake you up from your beauty sleep?"
Rex stated, "I’m serious," and despite his irritation, he maintained a composed tone.
"If you’re going to make me your apostle, I need to know everything... Surprises are fine when they help me, but going into situations where the wrong word could get me in trouble is not okay." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"Mmm." Lustia moved her legs apart and leaned forward, changing her posture from relaxed to alert. "You’re right... I’m sorry, really..."
Rex blinked. He didn’t really think she would say she was sorry.
"Do you want to punish me for that? We could play BDSM," Lustia laughed teasingly.
"Fucking hell..." Rex facepalmed. "I said I’m not in a mood for today; save it for later."
"Hehehe, alright, okay..."
"I’ve been a goddess for a long time," Lustia said. "Most people are so focused on getting what they want right away that explaining long-term strategy seems boring, but you’re not like that."
"You think ahead, plan for the worst, and you know that power without knowledge is just wasted potential."
She got up from her throne and walked toward him with slow, graceful steps. When she reached him, one hand was on his chest, where his heart would be if he were real.
"So let me be clear," she said. "Everything is going exactly according to the destiny of lust that I can see."
"Every plan you devise will succeed because it aligns with fundamental truths about desire and human nature, which are too powerful to merge with."
"When you manipulate someone, it succeeds because you’re not fighting against their nature, you’re amplifying it... and of course, when you seduce, it works because you’re offering them what they secretly crave even if they won’t admit it."
Rex thought about that carefully. "You mean that my success isn’t just luck...? It’s going to happen because I work with desire instead of against it."
"Exactly." Lustia’s smile was real now, and she was happy. "Other apostles try to make the world fit the shapes their gods like."
"The Goddess of Life wants people to be selfless and pure, so her champions spend all their energy fighting against natural human impulses."
"That kind of disgrace are tiring and pointless. You, on the other hand, accept people as they are and use them."
"That’s why you don’t need to worry so much about planning every possible branch. Just trust your gut like you usually do in your previous life." Lustia held his chin. "Have faith that your passion will unlock every opportunity for you."
"The world wants you to succeed because you accept the truth instead of denying it."
Rex’s shoulders felt a little less tense. And he thinks that made sense, and even better, it fit with what he had been through so far.
Every situation he’d been in had turned out well, not because he’d forced things to go his way, but because he’d understood people and given them reasons to do what he wanted.
"Okay," he said. "I can work with that way of thinking."
"Good boy." Lustia moved her hand from his chest to his jaw and tilted his head so she could look him in the eyes. "Before you wake up, I have gifts for you. And of course, that’s the reason why I bring you here."
"I’ll give you three new skills that will make it much easier for you to get into Mordecai’s group so that you can at least play with two sides like you’re controlling everyone like a chess piece."
"What...? That’s actually helpful." Rex then looked interested. "Now this is what I want... I’ve been saving my energy for that infinite regeneration."
She waved her hand, and the space between them sparkled. A see-through interface appeared, hovering in the air like a screen made of red light and shadow.
It showed information in a way that made Rex think of video game menus from his past life, but with a lot more style.
[LUSTIA’S GIFT: ABILITY SELECTION]
[CHOOSE THREE ABILITIES FROM AVAILABLE OPTIONS]
[CURRENT ENERGY AVAILABLE: 2000 POINTS (SUFFICIENT FOR MULTIPLE SELECTIONS)]
The list moved in front of him, showing dozens of options, from tools for improving combat to tools for subtle manipulation. Rex quickly looked through them, already sorting them into groups based on how useful and strategic they were.
Enhanced Strength. Enhanced Speed. Enhanced Durability. Too straightforward, and he already had decent physical capabilities, thanks to his full-potential telekinesis.
Mind Reading. The allure of Mind Reading was undeniable, yet it could potentially overwhelm him with the cacophony of thousands of thoughts.
Illusion Creation. While useful, it was limited in comparison to the options he was about to select.
His eyes quickly focused on three options that would make his current strategy more effective.
"Alright... it seems like I know some abilities that could help me move more freely with my planning." Rex smirks.
"Shapeshifting," Rex said, pointing to the first choice. "I need to be able to change how I look whenever I want, not just hide behind a mask."
"If I can become different people, I can get into any place and even cover up all my crime."
[SHAPESHIFTING SELECTED]
[ABILITY: ALTER PHYSICAL FORM INCLUDING HEIGHT, BUILD, FACIAL FEATURES, VOICE]
[LIMITATION: CANNOT PERFECTLY MIMIC SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT EXTENSIVE OBSERVATION]
[DURATION: UNLIMITED WHILE CONSCIOUS]
"Teleportation," Rex said, picking the second one. "Mobility is survival."
"It’s nearly impossible to trap or corner me if I can move around as I please."
[TELEPORTATION SELECTED]
[ABILITY: INSTANT SPATIAL RELOCATION TO ANY LOCATION WITHIN VISUAL RANGE OR PREVIOUSLY MEMORIZED]
[LIMITATION: REQUIRES BRIEF CONCENTRATION (2-3 SECONDS), CANNOT TELEPORT INTO SOLID OBJECTS]
[COOLDOWN: NONE, BUT RAPID SUCCESSIVE USES MAY CAUSE DISORIENTATION]
"And Full Potential Energy Manipulation," Rex said, picking the third one. "I need to be able to directly control magical energy."
"I don’t just want to use spells that are already made; I want to be able to shape raw power into whatever I need."
[ENERGY MANIPULATION SELECTED]
[ABILITY: DIRECT CONTROL AND SHAPING OF AMBIENT MAGICAL ENERGY]
[APPLICATIONS: CUSTOM SPELL CREATION, ENERGY ABSORPTION, DEFENSIVE BARRIERS, OFFENSIVE BLASTS]
[LIMITATION: REQUIRES UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY FLOW AND STRUCTURE, COMPLEX APPLICATIONS DEMAND CONCENTRATION]
"Oh my... you really are smart, aren’t you?" Lustia said while biting her lips. "I bet that with all those three new abilities..."
"You can do whatever your desire wants..."
