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In the background, a tavern owner couldn't help but gawk at the scene.

As he saw the deceased militia members, his entire being felt a tremor. He suddenly realized how wise the man with the wolf was!

He had foretold that there would soon be catastrophes so dangerous that only the immortal Braves would survive them! After all, they could endure anything!

It had only been a few hours, and there was already one!! How scarily accurate was this?! Strength by itself wouldn't be sufficient. They would need the Braves' adaptability!

He had been on his way to meet a knowledgeable scholar right before the commotion. He had planned to verify the seal's authenticity and ask for its meaning.

But right now, he suddenly felt that it didn't freaking matter.

Real, fake, so what?! This guy had just shown that he could predict the future! Was there a need to hesitate anymore? Nope!

He'd make sure to hug the man's thigh…

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A drunken-looking man could be seen hovering in the shadows. He was trembling all over, and even he didn't know if it was from fear or excitement.

He had just returned from interrogating the militia guy and had learned everything. The naive fool had spilled everything since they had been friends for ages.

A spy? Please! This was evident bull**! The man was obviously trying to use the dark creatures as a way to gain power.

The scammer had been in the streets long enough to know that humans and monsters were all the same when power and wealth were involved: vile, greedy, and unforgiving!

He had proceeded to follow the creatures to investigate them.

He wasn't about to get himself mixed up with an idiot that would get the both of them killed. Hell no! He'd rather report the guy and cash in a nice information bounty!

Or that had been the plan. As he stared at the creatures' faces, he suddenly had an inkling of what had happened.

They wore a ton of makeup, but it didn't hide their current expressions. They were shocked out of their minds!

From time to time, they'd unconsciously look back at the courtyard in which they had recently met the human. Then a second later, they'd stare at the rat army right outside the town.

Were they reminiscing about their meal? Probably **ing not!

Did they seriously believe that he was the cause? Did he even have such world-defying capabilities? Logic said no!

But he knew for a fact that he didn't understand ** about magic. His only talents were being shameless and reading people.

1. Those ghouls seemed to think it was his doing.

2. The man had managed to fool him back then. He still remembered his innocent and naive face as he gave him the 60 silvers. He had looked like the perfect target!

What was more probable?

1. The whole thing was a simple coincidence

2. This man was an incredible Demon that would likely rise to incredible heights?

The drunken scammer was suddenly jolted sober.

At this moment, he felt his blood boil. What if it was the second option? He shivered just thinking about it.

He felt fear but also excitement. Perhaps the promises of status weren't so empty after all.

He'd probe his old, stingy friend for his opinion. As for their naive friend, he'd be extremely easy to convince. After all, the guy still believed in the spy bull**!

This quiet town sure was lively all of a sudden….

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Pumpkin Girl really knew the meaning of taking real good care of a man.

Jack was enjoying the most amazing meal of his entire life, of his two lives even! This pumpkin soup was the freaking best, and so was the girl who had made it!

How could he even describe the experience?

Earthy, sweet, creamy, with an aftertaste that made one's papillae sing in joy. It was also soft, comforting, warm, overwhelming pleasing, and even wet at times.

Hell, he couldn't even decide which was better between his lover's cooking or her delicate attentions under the table: both were filled with so much love!

What she was doing was so damn impressive!

Not only had she managed to cook a perfect meal with just pumpkins, but she also had the perseverance to hoister her massive pumpkins up and down. This took incredible effort!

He had never been so at peace as right now. Every time he felt her tongue gently course on his skin, he felt a shiver. Then at times, she'd resolutely gobble him up entirely.

She was eager to please him and shivered in joy whenever he caressed her face. She'd look happy, enjoying it as much as he was, her pupils almost heart-shaped.

The entire world had stopped existing: there was nothing else other than the two of them. He wanted it to last forever, making sure not to bust.

Even the pesky rats couldn't disturb their moment. Heck, it was as if Infinite itself gave them its blessings as it paused the spawning. Weird, but welcomed!

He could figure everything out in the morning when he'd go adventuring. For now, he'd just enjoy this short break.

But suddenly, he was interrupted by tons of announcements:

Converted Militia Guy Into a Loyal Follower!

Converted Tavern Owner Into a Loyal Follower!

Converted Drunken Scammer Into a Loyal Follower!

Affinity with the Great Ghoulish One Followers!

Caused Chaos in Sprigfield Town!

Sprigfield Town is mourning their losses!

You are now the target of Sprigfield Town's hate!

A 200 G blind bounty has been placed on your head!

Upgraded Title: Evil Scheming In The Shadows!

Acquired Title: Great Evil Scheming In The Shadows!

What the actual **?! Loyal Follower?! Chaos in town?! Even casualties?!! The Ghouls suddenly liked him?!! Evil in the Shadow?!! What the hell?!

He blanked. He simply blanked— and she felt it, seizing the opportunity to go on the offensive!

She used her pumpkins, her mouth, and her tongue all at once. The pressure, softness, the warmth, and even the pinpoint licking were too much! Even a god would have failed to endure!

At this moment, his decades of experience ultimately failed him! Suddenly he couldn't help it anymore!

He lost his bearings, fell in utter confusion, and his entire body shook. A second later, a gulping sound echoed, followed by an ever-sweet voice.

"Thanks for the meal….but I'm still hungry.

" Pumpkin Girl seductively whispered as if a battle cry. She was far from done, already resuming her ministrations.

At this moment, he realized how terrifying a Maxed Affinity could be, so very terrifying!

He also realized that whatever had happened had to be because of the Macabre Rats. Had he checked on them, this would have never happened.

He realized that this was all the result of staying to enjoy his lover's attentions. This was all the result of his laziness and of how easily he had been tempted.

The Price of Busting a nut had been countless villagers' lives.

At this moment, he resolved himself. The next time something like this happened, he wouldn't waste time hesitating whether he should go or not.

Next time….he'd rush into the farmhouse, no questions asked! Fuck, a mere town in exchange for such bliss? #Worth! The whole world could be destroyed for all he cared!!!

Yep, she was that good a woman!

Dark times were coming for the world of Infinite….

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Day 17: There are priorities in life! Let it be known! 🎃

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