14. Solving the Harem Problems
Morning sunlight streamed into Henry's luxurious bedroom, filtering through the thick curtains and landing softly on the silk sheets where Kira Ford slept soundly.
Henry watched her for a moment, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. Carefully, so as not to wake her, Henry slid out of bed.
His superhuman attributes, acquired courtesy of Tori's memory modification, made every movement precise and silent.
He could feel the strength, speed and endurance pulsing through his veins, a constant reminder of his power.
The "superhuman charm" was a nice bonus, already showing its effect on Tori and no doubt contributing to Kira's surrender.
As he dressed, his thoughts turned to Tori.
The dependence she had developed, through several modifications to her memories, was potent. He knew she would be pining for him, a prospect that pleased him.
The idea of balancing his relationship with Tori with his blossoming romance with Kira, as well as future additions to his harem, was an exciting challenge.
A new system notification appeared in his mind, as subtle as a breeze:
[Mission Accomplished!
Objective: Kira Ford is an important asset to you, take her virginity and make this moment unforgettable.
Reward: Modification of 1 memory of Kira Ford. ]
"Excellent."
Henry muttered to himself. Another memory modification meant more power, more control. He would need to think carefully about how to use this new reward to strengthen his relationship with Kira, while also not causing conflict between the two women in the harem. Kira and Tori.
Kira began to stir in the bed, her eyes slowly opening. Upon seeing Henry, a shy but radiant smile lit up her face.
The memories of the previous night, the tenderness, the passion and the feeling of being completely desired, were fresh in her mind.
"Good morning!"
She said, her voice still sleepy and hoarse.
"Good morning, my jewel..."
Henry replied, approaching and placing a soft kiss on her forehead.
"...Did you sleep well?"
Kira snuggled into the pillows, a blush rising to her cheeks:
"Like never before."
•••
They both enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast served in the room. Henry was charming and attentive, reinforcing the image of the perfect man that he had carefully constructed in Kira's mind. He talked about his "business", his "responsibilities", painting a picture of a powerful but gentle man who was now completely enchanted by her.
Kira had to leave, but promised to meet again soon.
After Kira left, Henry's cell phone rang. It was Tori.
"Henry… I need to see you. I miss you more than I can explain. Can I come over today?"
A predatory smile appeared on Henry's face.
"Of course, my dear. I'll be waiting."
Henry hung up the phone with Tori, the predatory smile still tugging at his lips.
He looked around his luxurious room, making sure there were no obvious signs of Kira's presence. The efficiency of a future emperor also lay in the details.
With Tori on her way, Henry pondered Kira's new memory modification. He wanted something that would solidify her loyalty, but also subtly prepare her for the idea of not being the only woman in his life. A delicate challenge.
Perhaps a memory where Kira was not good enough in sex and needed more women to "defeat" him in bed. Or something that would increase his masculine charm to an absurd level, making Kira unable to resist and accept whatever was necessary to continue with him.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the doorbell. Tori had already arrived. It seems that she called not far from the mansion.
With his super speed, Henry was at the door in an instant, opening it with a warm smile that hid his internal calculations.
Tori practically threw herself into his arms, Henry's scent seeming to calm a deep need inside her. The dependence was clear in his touch and in his gaze.
"I missed you so much..."
She whispered, her voice choked with emotion, her face buried in his chest.
"I missed you too, my dear Tori."
Henry replied, stroking her blond hair.
He guided her inside, his superhuman charm enveloping her completely. Tori seemed to notice nothing but his presence, absorbed by the aura of power and desire that Henry exuded.
As Tori settled in, visibly more relaxed now that she was with him, Henry decided on the possibility of using Kira's new modification for something more direct: increasing his attributes to the second level, increasing his strength, speed, endurance and charm.
This would solve both the issues of his future harem, as well as the issues of his power, raising his power to another level.
The system remained silent, awaiting his decision. The power to rewrite reality, one memory at a time, was truly intoxicating.
Henry even thought about becoming the owner of the planet all at once, but he decided to calm down and take it little by little. After all, he doesn't know the consequences this brings to the people whose memories he modifies.
Maybe rewriting reality has a cost and he didn't feel anything being consumed from himself, but what about Tori and Kira? He doesn't know what energy the system uses to have so much power and the system isn't worried about responding either.