Jessica's strength was undeniable. Even as Su Zhan bound her wrists with a conjured band of dark green energy, he could feel the raw power in her arms, the way the ropes trembled and threatened to snap. She was not trying to resist—at least, not at first—but the instinct to break free was there, simmering just beneath the surface.
For a moment, Jessica's confidence faltered. She looked at Su Zhan, her eyes wide, a flicker of fear crossing her face. It was a stark contrast to the bold, competent woman she had been only moments before. The sudden vulnerability made Su Zhan's heart race with a sense of conquest, a thrill that was as much about her spirit as her body.
Then, unexpectedly, Jessica's voice broke the tension. "Don't… don't do this. Please, I… I've never… This is my first time, don't…"
Su Zhan froze, surprised by her words. He looked down at her, curiosity overtaking his desire. "Really? Your first time?"
Jessica blinked, confusion coloring her features. "What do you mean?"
Su Zhan smiled, his tone gentle but teasing. "I mean, is it your first time as Jessica or your first time ever? After all, you're not alone in there, are you?"
A shadow passed over Jessica's face, and she grew quiet. "You know about Niki."
Su Zhan nodded, his gaze softening. "I do. I know you share this body, two souls in one. But it seems you're the one who leads most of the time, Jessica."
Jessica's eyes widened further. "How do you know all this? Hardly anyone knows our secret."
Su Zhan shrugged, releasing the ropes and sitting beside her. "Let's talk about it later. For now, let's just enjoy the moment. I promise I won't do anything you're not ready for."
Jessica hesitated, then nodded, her fear giving way to curiosity. "Then… will you let me go?"
Su Zhan shook his head, a playful grin on his lips. "No. I think you're even more attractive like this."
He leaned in, his lips brushing hers, and for a while, the world narrowed to just the two of them.
When it was over, Su Zhan lay beside Jessica, catching his breath. He turned to her, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "You're really something special, you know that?"
Jessica smiled shyly, her earlier bravado replaced by a quiet vulnerability. "Thank you. I… I never thought I'd feel this way."
They talked for a long time, and slowly, Jessica's story unfolded. She explained how, as a child, she had experienced a trauma that caused her soul to split. Niki and Jessica—two sisters, two personalities—now shared the same body. Jessica was the dominant one, fierce and protective, while Niki was softer, more reserved. Linderman had discovered her secret and sent her to keep an eye on Su Zhan, hoping she would win his trust and report back. But Jessica had not expected to be so thoroughly conquered, both in body and in spirit.
As Su Zhan listened, he felt the system chime in his mind: "Powerful woman: Jessica/Niki, friendship increased by 80%. The fighting field character is now open." He was surprised by how quickly the bond had deepened. It seemed that both Jessica's and Niki's feelings were counted together, their connection to him growing stronger with every shared experience.
Jessica hesitated, then asked, "Do you… want to meet her? Niki, I mean."
Su Zhan nodded, genuine curiosity in his eyes. "Of course. I'd love to see how you two differ."
Jessica closed her eyes for a moment, and when she opened them again, her entire demeanor changed. Her posture softened, her gaze gentle and unsure. "My name is Niki," she said quietly. "Jessica is the strong one. I'm… not."
Su Zhan studied her, fascinated by the subtle differences. Jessica's presence had been bold, almost wild, while Niki's was tender, almost shy. The same body, but a completely different aura.
"You really are special twins," Su Zhan said softly. "Can Jessica hear me right now?"
Niki nodded. "She knows everything I know, and I know everything she experiences. But when I'm here, she's just a bystander—she can't control the body."
Su Zhan's eyes sparkled with mischief. "So, everything I did with Jessica… you remember it all?"
Niki blushed, lowering her gaze. "Yes."
He laughed gently, reaching out to take her hand. "That must be strange for you."
Niki smiled, a little embarrassed. "It's not so bad. Jessica is always the leader. I just wish… sometimes I could be, too."
Su Zhan squeezed her hand, his voice warm and reassuring. "Maybe one day, you'll both have your own bodies. Until then, you're both welcome here."
Niki looked up, hope flickering in her eyes. "Thank you."
Su Zhan thought for a moment, then asked, "Is there any way for you both to appear at the same time? You can communicate through mirrors, but can you ever exist together?"
Niki shook her head, a trace of sadness in her voice. "No. This is Jessica's body. I'm just… along for the ride."
Su Zhan leaned in, his tone gentle. "Don't be discouraged. Maybe someday, things will change. Until then, you're not alone."
He realized then that, for all his power, it was these moments—these connections—that truly mattered. He had come to this world seeking abilities, but what he found was something far more valuable: trust, companionship, and the promise of something more.
He smiled at Niki, his heart full. "Would you like to experience it again? Not as a bystander, but as the leader this time. I think Jessica wouldn't mind, right?"
Niki's expression shifted, and Jessica's voice echoed softly in the room. "We wouldn't mind at all."
Su Zhan laughed, drawing her close. "Then let's see what it's like when Niki leads the way."
And as dawn crept over Las Vegas, the special twins discovered a new sense of freedom—together, and with Su Zhan by their side.