My Succubus Harem System In The Reverse World

Chapter 8: Chapter 8: A Close Encounter in the Changing Room

"So these other guys who actually make it out," I asked, steering the conversation back to the academy.

"What exactly do they do? Do they fight on the front lines with swords and magic?"

"They support, of course," Gianna said, stopping in front of a sleek, high-end clothing store.

"They act as a pillar among the girls’ team. A vanguard like me takes the hits, a mage deals the damage from a distance, and the guy stays in the middle to boost our stats and keep our mana flowing steadily. Without a good support pillar, a team completely falls apart in a high-level gate, because the monsters are too strong to fight without buffs."

I leaned against the glass window of the store, crossing my arms as a slow smirk spread across my face.

"A pillar, huh?" I teased, letting my eyes wander up and down her fit body.

"I can definitely be a very strong pillar for you, Gia. You already felt how much energy I can pump into you during our spar."

Gianna turned a shade of red instantly. She swatted my arm hard, though her hand lingered for a split second longer than necessary.

"You are infuriating," she hissed.

"I’m trying to explain the harsh reality of our world to you, and you are just making dirty jokes on the sidewalk!"

"It isn’t a joke if I can back it up," I replied, stepping into her personal space.

The height difference was perfect, and I loved the way she had to tilt her head up to glare at me.

"Besides, I am just relieved. I would much rather give you my energy the fun way than sit in a lab for the rest of my life."

She opened her mouth to argue, but nothing came out. Her eyes darted down to my lips for a fraction of a second before she quickly looked away, completely flustered.

It was obvious that she was out of her depth when it came to flirting.

She spent her whole life training to fight monsters and dealing with team leaders, so having a guy openly tease her was short-circuiting her brain.

"We are buying you clothes," she finally announced loudly, grabbing my wrist and dragging me through the sliding glass doors of the boutique.

"And you are going to put on a proper suit so you actually look like a supporter instead of a lost civilian."

"Whatever you want."

The store was packed with highly advanced gear, and the saleswomen immediately perked up the second a man walked through the door.

Gianna noticed their stares and shifted her demeanor. She squared her shoulders, puffing out her chest slightly, and pulled me a little closer to her side.

It was a very subtle, highly possessive move that told everyone else in the room to back off.

I smiled to myself, enjoying the protective vibe she was suddenly giving off.

"Try this on," Gianna ordered, aggressively shoving a sleek black and blue combat jacket into my chest.

"The reinforced lining helps absorb impact, and the open collar design allows for better mana flow when you are chaining your abilities."

I took the jacket and slipped it on over my shoulders. It fit perfectly, hugging my frame tightly while the material adjusted naturally to my movements.

I flexed my arms, feeling the subtle surge of my heightened stats pulsing beneath the fabric.

"Well?" I asked, turning around to face her.

"How do I look? Ready to be your pillar?"

Gianna stared for a long moment, her eyes tracing the lines of the jacket before meeting my gaze.

"You look tolerable," she muttered.

"But we still need to fix your attitude before I even think about taking you into a gate."

I stepped up close behind her, leaning down to whisper right past her ear.

"Take me into a gate, Gia, and I promise you will never want another pillar for the rest of your life."

She shivered slightly, her breath hitching before she spun around and shoved another shirt into my hands.

"Just go pay for it so we can leave!" she ordered.

I smiled at the way she reacted to me.

Although I enjoyed flirting with her, I knew pushing it too much right now could actually become a problem.

She was already a blushing mess, and if I kept teasing her relentlessly, she might actually punch me through a wall before we even formed a proper party.

I paid for the jacket and a few other casual outfits using the credit chip Jenna gave me, and we finally stepped back out into the bustling city.

"I’m starving," Gianna announced.

"We are getting food, and you are paying for it with Mom’s money."

"Don’t you earn?"

"I do. You are paying anyway."

"Lead the way."

She brought us to a high-end restaurant situated near the center of the commercial district.

The place was extremely neat, filled with plush seating and soft lighting.

Automated servers glided silently between the tables, carrying plates of food and colorful drinks on floating trays.

We grabbed a private booth near the back, and the moment we sat down, my attention was drawn to the large holographic screen displaying a live news feed in the center of the room.

[LIVE FEED: Highland Guild Returns Triumphant from the S-Rank Dungeon!]

[SCROLLING HEADLINE: Highland Guild breaks another district record — Are Draven’s intimacy buffs the strongest in the city?]

[REPORTER: "Draven! Over here! How did your team manage to clear the boss’s room in under twenty minutes?!"]

[DRAVEN: "Easy. When a supporter like me is pumping top-tier mana into four beautiful veterans, the monsters don’t even stand a chance. My girls did all the heavy lifting, I just made sure they never ran dry."]

The screen showcased a very arrogant-looking guy stepping out.

He had spiky red hair and yellow eyes, and he was surrounded by four mature, heavily armed women who looked both beautiful and dangerous.

The camera flashed rapidly as reporters shouted questions, and the guy just smirked, wrapping his arms around two of the women, pulling them close.

’Who does this guy think he is?’

Gianna noticed where I was looking and let out a sigh, resting her chin on her hand.

"That’s Draven," she explained, her voice carrying a mix of respect and irritation.

"He’s one of the strongest supporters in the Highland Guild."

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