The quiet neighborhood in Koreatown had long since fallen silent. Streetlights cast soft orange glows across the modest houses, and the occasional distant hum of a car was the only sound disturbing the night. Everyone in the Cross household had gone to bed hours ago.
In his small room, Leo sat shirtless in front of his PC, the only light coming from the glowing monitor. His damp hair still stuck to his forehead after the shower. He leaned forward, fingers moving across the keyboard as he entered a long, complex password.
The screen flickered once, then loaded a sleek, pitch-black interface with crimson accents — clean, professional, and coldly efficient.
THE VEIL – Assassin Network
Welcome, Lone Wolf
Status: Registered Heir
Current Balance: –$4,872,340
Leo clicked on the "Recent Missions" tab.
A new entry sat at the very top, marked with a green "COMPLETED" stamp.
Mission ID: LV1-4782
Type: Elimination (Lv. 1)
Target: Mid-level drug runner
Status: Confirmed Deceased
Verification: Body discovered by local authorities
Reward Deposited: $7,200
Leo stared at the number for a moment. The system had already deducted the mission fee automatically. His balance barely moved.
He leaned back in his chair, letting out a long, tired sigh. His fingers drummed against the armrest.
"Still an impossible fucking mountain…" he muttered under his breath.
He didn't do this out of some deep love for his father. Henry Cross had been a cold, ruthless man who trained him like a weapon and then vanished, leaving behind nothing but a $5 million debt and the automatic registration as his heir.
By the rules of The Veil, Leo had no choice. He had to pay it off himself — quietly, without telling anyone. And he knew exactly what happened to those who failed to settle their debts.
He had reaped enough lives to understand the consequences.
Just as he was about to close the tab, a familiar dark-blue holographic screen materialized in front of him, overlaying the monitor.
[Lone Wolf Reclamation System]
First Mandatory Quest Activated
Quest: Mark Your First Prey
Objective: Select and link your first Prey from the available candidates.
Requirement: Choose one woman from the Prey List. Once linked, you will gain full omniscient observation and begin her Corruption Meter.
Reward on Completion:
• 1,000 System Points
• 1 Lottery Ticket
• 1 Free Random Quest Ticket
Warning: This choice is permanent until 100% corruption is reached. Choose wisely, Host.
Leo's brows rose. "Lottery ticket?"
Permission to open the Shop?
Leo leaned back in his chair. "Open it, I guess…"
The screen instantly expanded into a wide, sleek interface. A clean, dark-blue layout with glowing crimson accents. In the top right corner, his current balance showed:
System Points: 1,500
Leo's eyes widened slightly as he began scrolling with just a thought. The shop was divided into neat categories.
Gadgets
Ultra-HD hidden micro-cameras (virtually undetectable) This story is hosted at g.com.
Noise-canceling earpiece with 500m range
Untraceable burner phones with military-grade encryption
Weapons
Compact Firearms
Tactical folding knives
Garrote wire set
Pleasure Tools
High-end aphrodisiac-free lubricants & gels
Remote-controlled toys
Premium massage oils with subtle scent enhancers
Leo kept scrolling. The prices climbed higher.
Advanced Section
Combat Mastery Skill Pack (Level 1) – 8,000 Points
Advanced Firearms Proficiency – 12,000 Points
"Magical Finger" Technique – 15,000 Points
He paused on the last one, curious, but kept going.
Consumables
Dragon's Rise (temporary stamina + potency booster) – 3,000 Points per vial
Pure Focus Serum – 2,500 Points
Then, near the very bottom, a single item caught his full attention.
[Claim Card] – 100,000 System Points:One-time use consumable.
•Allows the Host to permanently remove his curse for that specific woman only.
•Host can have completely normal sex with her without needing any netorase trigger.
However, the card does not increase her affection, attraction, loyalty, or Corruption Meter in any way.
•Host must still raise her Corruption Meter to 100% through normal voluntary methods if he wants full ownership and maximum rewards.
Leo's eyes lit up with raw excitement for a split second… then he saw the price and let out a bitter laugh.
"One hundred thousand? You're actually robbing me, you bastard…"
He closed the expensive section and tapped the small glowing icon at the top labeled Lottery.
System Message: Lottery Tickets can be earned through quests, milestones, or special events. You currently have 1 ticket.
A large spinning wheel materialized on the screen, its prizes hidden behind question marks. Leo shrugged and tapped "Spin."
The wheel spun rapidly, colors blurring, then slowed down and stopped.
Reward Acquired: Streaming Credits Pack (50,000 Credits)
Before Leo could even ask how he would receive it, a sleek black card materialized silently on his computer desk with a soft click.
He picked up the card. It displayed "50,000 Streaming Credits" in glowing blue text.
"Interesting… very interesting."
Just as he was examining the card, a soft stumble sounded from outside his door — the faint creak of a floorboard.
Leo's eyes sharpened. In one smooth motion, he slid the card under his pillow, stood up, and quickly pulled on a black tank top. His expression returned to its usual lazy calm just as the door handle turned.
Leo stepped out of his room into the quiet hallway, the house wrapped in the deep silence of midnight. The only light came from the small lamp left on in the living room.
He froze mid-step.
She was still in her work clothes — a cream button-up blouse that had come slightly undone at the top, revealing the black lace edge of her bra and the deep valley between her massive I-cup breasts. Her black pencil skirt was wrinkled and rode up slightly on her thighs. Her long platinum-blonde hair, usually perfectly styled, now fell messily over one shoulder. Her sharp fox-like eyes were glassy and unfocused, cheeks flushed a deep pink from alcohol.
She looked nothing like the elegant, composed sister-in-law he knew.
"Hazel…?" Leo called out softly.
Her drunken eyes slowly lifted to him. A small, embarrassed smile tugged at her full lips.
"Leo… didn't you sleep already?" she slurred, her voice softer and breathier than usual.
Leo's eyebrows rose. He had never seen Hazel like this — the strict, ambitious CEO who always carried herself with perfect poise. Seeing her this defenseless and tipsy was… new.
"Do you need help?" he asked, stepping closer.
Hazel wanted to refuse — this was her husband's younger brother, after all — but her legs wobbled the moment she tried to stand straight.
"…Thanks," she murmured.
Leo slid one arm around her perfect waist, steadying her. His fingers pressed against the soft curve of her hip through the thin fabric of her skirt. With his other hand, he gently slipped off her high heels, setting them neatly by the door. Hazel leaned into him, her body warm and smelling faintly of expensive perfume mixed with wine.
"Did something happen?" Leo asked as he helped her toward the couch. "You don't usually drink like this."
Hazel gave a tired, embarrassed smile. "Had an important deal to close today… but the clients wouldn't leave. Had to entertain them longer than I wanted."
"I understand," Leo replied quietly.
He guided her to the couch and poured her a glass of water from the pitcher on the table. "Drink this."
Hazel took the glass with both hands. As she sipped slowly, a few droplets escaped and trailed down her chin, sliding sensually between her massive breasts. The sight was mesmerizing. Leo's gaze lingered for a second longer than it should have.
Hazel noticed. Her face flushed even deeper. "Thanks for helping, Leo…"
She tried to stand on her own to head to her room, but the moment she took a step, her balance gave out completely. She shrieked softly and pitched forward.
Leo caught her instantly, strong arms wrapping around her. Hazel's hands clutched desperately at his biceps, feeling the hard muscle beneath his tank top. Her body pressed flush against his for a brief moment — soft, warm, and intoxicating.
Leo chuckled low. "Easy there."
He helped her the rest of the way to the bedroom she shared with Sam, his arm still securely around her waist. He could smell the faint trace of alcohol on her breath mixed with her natural sweet scent. The closeness made something dark stir inside him — the urge to push her against the wall, to grope those heavy breasts, to finally test the System's rules.
But he couldn't.
Not yet.
They reached the door. Leo reluctantly let her go.
Hazel turned back, still flushed. "Thanks again, Leo…" she whispered, then slipped inside and closed the door softly behind her.
Leo stood there for a few seconds, staring at the closed door. Then he turned and walked back to his own room.
Once inside, he sat on the edge of his bed and spoke silently to the System.
'Mark Jennifer as the first Prey.'
The blue screen appeared instantly.
[Prey Linked]
Jennifer – Current Girlfriend
Corruption Meter: 0%
Omniscient Observation Activated.
Leo lay back on his bed, staring at the ceiling with a dark, hungry smile.
After finally tasting real pleasure today, the craving had only grown stronger. He wanted all of them — Jennifer, Elizabeth, Mary, Hazel — no matter what he had to do to get them.
"I hope you don't disappoint me, Jennifer…"
He closed his eyes, the dangerous smirk still lingering on his lips as sleep slowly took him.
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