There are a lot of things that can wake a man up.
Alarms. Explosions. Cold water. Gunfire.
Or the soft, warm pressure of bare thighs curling around his waist and breath tickling his ear.
"Rise and shine, big guy," came a low whisper.
I opened my eyes.
Saw red hair.
Felt skin.
Realized, very quickly, that Iris was on top of me. Fully. Completely.
And she was wearing a cloak.
Only a cloak.
No pants.
No underwear.
Just warm thighs, soft skin, and me, pitched at full mast beneath the covers like a tentpole trying to summon divine intervention.
"Morning, Hiro~"
I groaned. "This is harassment."
"You love it."
"I'm not saying I don't. But also — consent, please."
She pouted. "I was just cuddling."
"You're riding me like a horny blanket demon."
"Details."
[Bond Progress – Iris: 35% → 38%]
Morning Aura Sync Detected
Libido Spike: 84%
[Warning: Intimacy Overload Possible]
Before this turned into Chapter: Accidentally Lost Virginity While Half-Asleep, I gently lifted her off me.
Which was hard.
Literally and figuratively.
"Okay," I said, sitting up, adjusting my very problematic boxers. "Why are you even here?"
She stretched. Her cloak opened just a bit too much. I saw… things.
Dangerous things.
"I camped nearby," she said. "Woke up cold. You looked warm. And hard."
"You always do this?"
"Only when the guys are cute."
"I'm not cute. I'm cursed."
She leaned in. Kissed my cheek.
"You're both."
Fifteen Minutes Later – Safezone Briefing Tent
"I want you four on the next mission."
Commander Juno, a broad-shouldered woman who looked like she bench-pressed boulders for breakfast, dropped a scroll on the table.
Raid assignment.
[Mission: Forest Depths – Nest Sweep]
Objective: Clear mutated spider hive
Threat Level: High
Reward: Class Token Chest + Skill Crystal + Dungeon Access Key
Lira raised an eyebrow. "A token chest?"
Juno nodded. "Could be rare class fragments. Maybe even an upgrade shard. Risky, but worth it."
Iris grinned. "I like spiders."
Mei rolled her eyes. "Because they tie people up?"
"Exactly."
Raven sighed. "We accept."
"Whoa," I said. "No vote?"
Raven shot me a look. "I need something to shoot, or I'll explode."
Fair enough.
[Mission Accepted – Time Limit: 48 Hours]
Party Members: Hiro (Lv. 11), Raven (Lv. 13), Lira (Lv. 12), Iris (Lv. 14)
Gear Check – Before Departure
While the girls packed, I opened my status window.
[Hiro – Lv. 11]
Class: Harem Master (X-Rank)
Title: Seduced Mid-Fight
HP: 620/620
MP: 340/340
Stats:
STR: 14
AGI: 17
VIT: 16
INT: 20
WIS: 12
CHA: 26
LCK: 19
Points Available: 5
Skills:
Seducer's Resonance (Lv. 1) – Passive combat + stat boost when intimately synced with a partner
Charm Pulse (Lv. 1) – Momentary aura pulse to distract, confuse, or attract enemies
Lust-Link Detection (Passive) – Sense partner's emotional state, arousal levels, and proximity
"Yo, Hiro," Mei called. "You want these?"
She held out two glowing cores.
"Dungeon drops. Might enhance one of your skills."
[Skill Crystal: Charm-Type]
Use with Seducer-Class skills to boost resonance effect
[Fusion Option Available]
I slotted the first one into my bracelet.
[Seducer's Resonance → Lv. 2]
+20% EXP gain when synced
Resonance Pulse: Apply +3 CHA for 30 seconds post-intimacy
"Neat," I said, feeling the warmth settle in my chest.
Iris sidled up, peering over my shoulder. "So... wanna test it?"
"In the middle of camp?"
She smirked. "Behind the tent works."
Before I could answer, Raven walked past and shoulder-checked Iris mid-stride.
"Careful," Raven growled. "You don't know where he's been."
"I know exactly where he's been," Iris grinned.
[Tension Spike – Raven: Jealousy Aura (Low)]
Trait Deepening: "Protective Possessiveness"
Passive Bonus: +5% to ally DEF when Raven is nearby and watching you flirt
Even my jealousy comes with stat bonuses.
What the hell is my life?
Forest Outskirts – Mission Begins
By noon, we were trekking deep into the mutated forest. Trees twice the normal height, roots pulsing with red veins, and webs stretching between the trunks like curtains in a haunted brothel.
"I hate spiders," I said.
"You hate everything," Raven replied.
"I don't hate boobs."
"You tolerate them like a man in a milk commercial."
Iris snorted. "I'll protect your milk jugs, Hiro."
"You are the milk jug."
She winked. "Exactly."
[Dungeon Trigger Nearby]
Distance: 600m
Threats Detected: Venom Weavers (Lv. 18–22), Nest Queen (Lv. 25+)
Lira stepped forward, eyes glowing faintly.
"Energy signature ahead. Multiple life forms. Something's guarding the key chest."
"We pull the Queen out first," Raven said. "I'll snipe. Hiro and Iris flank. Mei throws traps. Lira buffs."
"And after that?" I asked.
"Loot, shower, sleep."
Iris leaned over. "Maybe not sleep."
Campfire – Before the Fight
That night, we set up a small shelter before the final push.
It was quiet.
Too quiet.
Until Lira, out of nowhere, sat beside me — closer than usual.
"You're changing," she said.
"How so?"
"You were drifting before. Drowning in desire. Now you're choosing how to swim."
I looked at her.
Her hands were folded. But her eyes burned.
"Will you choose me when the time comes?" she asked.
I didn't answer.
Because just behind her, Iris was stripping off her cloak to sleep in nothing but skin, and Raven was sharpening her blade with a look that said Touch either of them, and I'll stab you with it.
I was the Harem Master.
But tonight?
I felt like the one being hunted.
And part of me…
Really liked it.