Zero Succubus in the Territory: Starting with Apprenticeship to the Yi Xuan Sisters

[To be honest, I named myself ACE in the hope that, no matter the circumstances, this system will always be your most important trump card.]

"I see. But the name ACE sounds a bit strange. How about I call you Xiao Ai? It sounds cuter, don't you think?"

[Um... Xiao Ai... also, okay, alright.]

Hearing the other person's extremely awkward tone coupled with a completely emotionless mechanical voice, Yi suppressed a laugh as he spoke.

"Um... if you don't like it, I'll just call you ACE."

[Little Ai, also, okay, yes!]

Actually, the system was just shy. After all... how could a name it came up with be as endearing as a nickname given by its owner?

And so, what should have been a first meeting between two people turned into a conversation like that of longtime friends.

During the conversation, the system also began to demonstrate its functions to him.

Favorability Copying System (Xiao Ai)

Owner: Yi

Race: Supreme Dragon, Raven

Charm value: 100+

(Charm Value: Increases the favorability of others when interacting with them based on the level of charm value. The charm value is calculated by taking a comprehensive score from multiple factors such as appearance, personality, emotional intelligence, network, and influence.)

"I can understand that the race is Longxi, but what does 'supreme' mean in front of that?"

[There's no particular reason, I just felt that to differentiate it, we needed to give the master a name that sounds like a cowhide cult.]

"Um... thank you?"

"As a welcoming gift, we will now be sending the host a farewell gift package."

"Wait a minute, why is it called a farewell gift package when it's clearly a greeting gift?"

"It's... compensation for you. Okay, now just accept your reward and stop asking questions."

"Congratulations, host, on acquiring the following innate abilities: Dragon Spirit Body (S) and Inheritance of Elpis (S)."

[Dragon Charm (S): As a powerful and beautiful dragon, you, master, possess an innate and extremely high attraction to the opposite sex. When you engage in mutually pleasurable activities with the object of your affections, both of you will receive equal enhancements. The degree of enhancement depends on the overall qualities of the target being enhanced.]

[Erpis's Legacy: Your journey is guided by the will of the people; their hopes will empower you, and your base stats, except for Charisma, will be enhanced.]

As Xiao Ai finished speaking, Yi felt a momentary rush of excitement and a surge of adrenaline, before calming down again. Aside from being a little paler and taller, he didn't seem any different, but…

Yi clenched his fist slightly, and could feel that his strength had increased significantly. Although Xiao Ai was behaving strangely, as if she had known him for a long time, the system was still quite good.

"Oh no, breakfast!"

A moment later, Yi walked out of the kitchen with the freshly made breakfast. The previous breakfasts... were burnt and couldn't be given to his sisters, but he didn't waste them and ate them all by himself.

Although it had a slightly burnt taste, since it came from his hands, the flavor was still quite good. However, as Ling and Zhe's younger brother, he wanted them to enjoy the most delicious food, especially after the great exertion they had experienced the night before.

After saying that, Yi looked upstairs and saw that his two older sisters still showed no signs of getting up, which meant they were really tired.

As the saying goes, there's no such thing as a field that's been over-plowed, only oxen that have died from exhaustion, but in his case, it seems to be the complete opposite.

There is only plowed land, not dragons that die of exhaustion.

Chapter 146 Nicole's "Big Sister"

After carefully keeping the breakfast on the table warm, Yi took off her apron and planned to go upstairs to check on her two older sisters.

Just then, there was a noise outside the door. He hadn't even turned on the sign indicating that the store was open for business yet. There was only one kind of person who would bother him at this time.

Those who know the inside story of their rope-making identities, considering yesterday's events, could only be...

"Zhe? Ling, are you awake? I'm here to discuss the commission with you!"

Entering through the door was a stunning young woman with long pink hair, styled in pigtails. She wore a street-style outfit: a crop top, shorts, and ripped stockings. Her green eyes held both the decisiveness that highlighted her youthful charm and the shrewdness of a shrewd businesswoman.

"Hmm? It's Yi. Happy birthday! By the way, where's your sister? Is she still asleep? I have something to do with them..."

Before she could finish speaking, the girl who had turned her gaze to Yi was momentarily speechless, a faint blush spreading across her pretty face. At the same time, a brand new panel unfolded in front of Yi.

Current affection target: Nico Demara

Gender: Female

Charisma: 96

Characteristics: Loves money, is thrifty, generous, kind, and has exceptionally good luck.

Hobbies: Tennyson, earning Tennyson-related activities, and occasionally taking the children from the orphanage out to improve their lives.

Favorability: 85

Copyable Skill: Good Luck (A+)

Evaluation: In the cruel and chaotic New Elidu, the young girl learns to arm herself with shrewdness and cunning. She verbally pursues money, but always retains empathy for the weak. People find it difficult to choose between interests and friendship, but she always adheres to her principles. For her, money is not just a tool for enjoyment, but also a bargaining chip to protect herself and those around her.

You can question Nicole's ledgers and IOUs, but in times of crisis, you can always trust Nicole.

Overall assessment: This target's affection for you, Master, is far greater than that for a friend, and slightly less than that for Tenny; she is a rare and wonderful woman.

My inner thoughts: How did Yi suddenly become so handsome? No... although he was handsome before, he seems even more handsome now.

So it turns out that Nicole does this kind of thing in private. No wonder she always ends up in the red at the end of the month, even though she works so hard to earn money.

Yi smiled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness and appreciation as he looked at the other person. It seemed that his decision to persuade his sister to give Nicole a discount on this commission was the right one, although he knew that in the end, his two sisters would definitely not be able to resist Nicole's persistent pleading.

Seeing the boy smile at her like that, Nicole became even more flustered. She looked away and kept fanning her face with her small hands, but the coolness only made her face feel even hotter.

Seeing this, Yi stopped teasing her, tied the apron that was draped to the side back up, and then arranged the plates on the table to make room for Nicole. She had come in such a hurry that she probably wouldn't have time to eat.

"Good morning, Nicole. Zhe and the others aren't awake yet. We can talk about the commission first. By the way, you haven't had breakfast yet, right?"

"Congratulations, host, you have acquired the skill: Good Luck!"

[Good Luck: Your luck is above average; good things always seem to come your way. (Note: This ability is not affected by the so-called conservation of luck or any other theory, and will not cause unhappiness to those around you. Please use it with confidence.)]

This is the origin of the word "copy" in the system name. When the favorability is accumulated to a certain level, you can obtain a skill from the favorable target.

Yi felt that this ability was icing on the cake for him, since he was already quite lucky. However, everyone hopes that their luck can be even better, especially in New Elidu, a city full of crises and opportunities.

And speaking of which, he didn't expect Nicole to have such a high level of affection for him. He had previously thought that the two of them were at most just good friends. Hmm... it seems that he has really overlooked a lot of things over the years.

As Yi prepared Nicole's breakfast, a thought began to linger in his mind.

System: It would be strange if no one liked someone like you. (sweating)

Outside the kitchen, the girl sat nervously on the sofa, peeking into the kitchen from time to time. She looked awkward yet adorable. One could only hope that she wouldn't forget her original purpose.

"Here you go, a simple breakfast. Please enjoy, Nicole."

After taking off her apron and setting out the plates, Yi thoughtfully handed the bowls and chopsticks to Nicole, her fingertips inadvertently brushing lightly against the back of Nicole's hand, causing Nicole to blush again.

"Alright, alright, I'm not a child anymore, there's no need to take such meticulous care of me, really..."

The girl muttered something insincerely while picking up a piece of bacon and eating it. The next moment, she froze on the spot, her pupils dilating in shock. Only her mouth continued to move. After finishing the food, she paused for a few seconds before slowly turning her head to look at Yi beside her in disbelief.

"This...and this...you made all of these, Yi?"

[Nicole's affection level +5, current affection level 90, affection points +500, current affection points 10500.]

"Yes, is it to your liking?"

"good to eat……"

Nicole was silent for a moment, and finally gave a simple evaluation with a shy look on her face, but for a cook, it was already a great compliment.

"If you like, you can come over for meals anytime. I'll secretly prepare Nicole's portion."

Yi smiled and handed her a glass of water. Nicole nodded slightly, accepting his invitation. Then, perhaps because she was not comfortable with the slightly ambiguous atmosphere, Nicole suddenly started to eat heartily. For her, it was probably like... the feeling of her beloved younger brother who had always been a child suddenly turning into a handsome and outstanding young man.

Hmm... I have a feeling that Nicole and Zhe will have a lot in common.

After quickly finishing the food in front of them, the other party began to explain the purpose of their trip. The request they received from Nicole was not just to bring Ambly and Billy out. Their real target, a safe containing something important, was still lost in the Hollow.

There were still many skeletons wandering around the safe, including a superior skeleton named Durahn.

Although he could handle it on his own, Nicole and the others believed that it was better to avoid a direct confrontation and instead gather intelligence and develop a comprehensive battle plan.

After all, the contents of the safe are very valuable, and it would be bad if they were damaged during a fight.

Furthermore, Nicole hoped that Itaru could assist her when gathering intelligence. This was Ambiya's personal request, and Nicole herself also hoped for it. After all, having a high-level combatant like Itaru by her side would make her feel much more at ease, and... she could also take on some side jobs.

"Hmm... I happen to be free these days, so I can help out."

Seeing that Yi had agreed to her request, Nicole finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, upon further reflection, she realized that Yi always seemed to support their Rabbit House, and whenever she tried to get a discount on the commission fee, Yi almost always agreed.

I even made her such delicious food today, and promised to help her gather intelligence.

Yi...could it be that he has feelings for me?

Chapter 147 Susie Wants a Head Pat

"So... Nicole just ran away like that?"

A moment later, the two sisters, now awake, enjoyed the breakfast that Yi had carefully prepared while listening with great interest to his account of what had just happened.

"Hmph~ That Nicole was so flustered, I bet she's fallen for our Yi."

Ling picked up a piece of bacon with a mischievous grin, twirling the fork in the air as she spoke. Normally, Zhe would have calmly reminded her not to play with the food, but she just smiled and agreed while drinking her milk.

"Well, after all, our Yi is a heartthrob. He easily bewitched his two older sisters."

Current crush: Tetsuya (Rin)

Gender: Female

Charm rating: 97

Characteristic: Deeply loves her adopted younger brother

Hobbies: Watching documentaries (especially exciting videotapes)

Current affection level: 100++ (I love you so much~)

Commentary: Two of the three legendary rope makers, Phaethon, deeply love their adopted brother and have only recently taken that crucial step.

"Okay, if you all praise me like this, I'll really get complacent."

As he spoke, Yi smiled and took away the bowls and chopsticks in front of the two. Judging from how quickly the two were able to get up and eat, it must be because the Dragon Charm Body had exerted its power.

However, he was more curious about the reactions of his two older sisters. He knew that Zhe-jie and Ling-jie loved him very much, and he could understand that without needing to show their affection level. However, he was somewhat surprised that the two of them could still chat and laugh so easily after knowing that Nicole had such feelings for him.

Could it be... that this is the composure of the empress?

Zhe and Ling thought about this: their younger brother was so outstanding that he must have many admirers. Compared to some random woman who might suddenly appear out of nowhere, it would be easier to get along with partners like Nicole and Anbi, who they knew well. If Yi could accept him, it would help them share the burden. If he didn't, the three of them could live a sweet sibling life together. But even so, she and Ling might not be able to handle it first.

Because Yi Ta... was frighteningly energetic, probably because he was from Longxi. In any case, last night they even suspected that they wouldn't be able to get out of bed and walk for several days. However... the experience was quite good, but the aftereffects were too strong, not something that ordinary people could enjoy.

As for the possibility that Yi might be taken away by someone else, they never even considered it. If their beloved younger brother could be deceived by others, then all their years as older sisters would have been in vain.

Just then, Yi's phone, which was in his pocket, rang with a message notification. The sender was Su Xi, an employee of the Sixth Street Toy Store.

Susie: Yi, happy birthday! The store manager asked me to give you the gift we prepared, come and get it quickly! Oh, by the way, the store manager has something else he'd like to ask you, see you later!

"Sis, Susie said the toy store manager has something she wants to ask us for help with. It seems to be a new request. I'll go over there."

Susie... seems like a nice girl, hmm... I might consider her.

After saying hello to her two older sisters, Yi grabbed her coat, turned around, and went out the door. She soon arrived at the toy store next to the subway station. The store clerk, Susie, was standing outside the store. The girl was stretching with her arms raised, and the fabric of her clothes had ridden up to reveal a little bit of her cute little belly. However, the girl herself did not seem to care about this. She was making cute little noises while stretching.

The girl then noticed his arrival, her face beaming with a sunny smile as she greeted him.

Good morning, happy birthday, Yi!

Current crush: Susie

Gender: Female

Charm rating: 94

Characteristics: A lively and cheerful girl, she is the life of the party in other people's eyes.

Hobbies: Loves toys and cute/cool things (which happens to fit your personality perfectly).

Current state: Happy, excited

Favorability: 90

Copyable Skills: Gacha Player's Tips

[Gashapon Player's Tip: Increased probability of obtaining rare rewards when purchasing gacha items]