Star woke up slowly the next morning. Soft sunlight touched his face. He could feel Lena’s warm body pressed against his back. Her arm was wrapped around his waist like she didnt want to let go even in her sleep.

He shifted a little and Lena opened her eyes. She smiled and kissed his bare shoulder. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Morning, pretty boy," she said with a sleepy voice. "Last night was really good. You sure you had never done that before?"

"It’s probably was the system performing..." He thought, because no way he actually did it right on his first time. Well maybe, the constant watching of porn and imagination probably helped him.

[You have to grow more confident Darling, yesterday it was all you]

Star blushed hard. "Yeah... it was my first time. You were gentle with me. Thank you."

Lena laughed softly and pulled him closer. Her hand moved down his side. "You were so sensitive. The way you moaned my name... I liked it a lot. Want to do it again tonight?"

Star felt his body react to her touch but he gently held her hand. "Maybe later. We should get some breakfast first."

Tonight? Oh i am down! I wonder if Adventurers had random hook ups like this with each other.

They got dressed and went downstairs. The inn was already busy. When they sat at a table, the other guests kept looking at Star. A waitress almost dropped her tray when she saw him.

"By the gods," the waitress whispered to her friend. "That silver hair... and that face."

Lena noticed and grinned. "See? Everyone wants you already."

Star could tell that she saw having sex with him as a privilege or something and she should be right to think so.

After eating bread and soup, they headed to the guild. Mira the receptionist waved at them happily.

"You two look close already," Mira said with a wink. "Here are some E-rank quests. This one looks easy. A small cave dungeon near the east forest. Just some goblins. Should be fine for beginners."

Lena nodded. "We will take it."

Before leaving town, Star remembered what Jezebel said about clothes.

"I need better clothes first," he told Lena. "These ones feel too plain."

"Sure! The perfect clothes for the most perfect human being in the world" she said and star internally rolled his eyes.

They went to a small shop called Tessa’s Threads. The owner, a plump woman with pink skin in her forties named Tessa, took one look at Star and gasped.

"Oh my sweet child! Come here right now!" Tessa pulled him inside. "With skin like milk and hair like moonlight, we need to make you shine!"

Star tried on many outfits. First a normal leather set, but Tessa shook her head.

"No no. Too boring for you."

She brought out better things. Tight black shorts that hugged his thighs, soft white stockings with thin silver lines, a short cloak with pretty edges, and a vest that showed some of his smooth chest. When he came out of the changing room, both Tessa and Lena stared.

"Damn," Lena said quietly. "You look... really good."

Tessa clapped her hands. "Perfect! The boots too. See how they make your legs look longer? You are going to break so many hearts, sweetie."

She was so happy to get him dressed, she acted as if this was going to be her best work yet.

Star stood in front of the big mirror. He turned slowly. The clothes felt light and soft. They made his body look even more delicate and attractive. For a moment he remembered his old ugly face and felt tears in his eyes.

"I never thought I could wear things like this," he whispered.

Tessa smiled kindly, probably confused on why he was crying.

"You were made for them, honey."

[You look beautiful Star...these clothes are Perfect]

Star spent almost all his money but he didnt regret it. When he walked out of the shop, he felt like a different person. Confident and pretty all over again.

After paying, they stepped outside the shop. A tall man with dark hair and sharp eyes was walking by. He stopped when he saw Lena.

"Lena? Been a while," the man said with a small smile.

"Rian!" Lena grinned, they hugged platonically

"How was your mission?" He asked and she smiled proudly

"Done! Under a week you know i get things done" Rian rubbed the back of his head.

"Yeah ... you’re right" he admitted.

Star could notice how incredibly handsome this acquaintance of Lena actually was, he had dark hair and green eyes too and he looked strong, Star could see the muscles bulging through the armor he wore.

[I sense host has developed an attraction for this individual and honestly? You aren’t wrong]

Oh i know he would have a useful skill for me to harvest.

[Request to activate the skill "Charm" to find out?]

What? No! Not here.

Rian turned to Star and his eyes widened a little.

"And who is this fine acquaintance of yours?" He asked with a sound of desire.

"Who is this? Oh Rian this is my new friend Star. Star, this is my old friend Rian."

Without thinking, he gently took Star’s hand and kissed the back of it softly.

"Pleasure to meet you, ma’am," he said politely.

Star blinked, then laughed softly, a light giggle escaping his lips.

"The pleasure is all mine, but I am a sir, not a ma’am," he said while still giggling.

Rian froze. His face turned slightly red as he slowly let go of Star’s hand.

"Uh... I am sorry," he muttered, clearly embarrassed. He looked at Lena for confirmation and she nodded with an amused smile.

Star patted Rian’s arm gently. "Don’t worry, I get that every time. No hard feelings."

What was that reaction?

Rian cleared his throat and rubbed the back of his neck. "Right. Well... you look really good in that outfit, Star. Suits you perfectly."

Lena laughed. "See? Told you people would love it. Anyway Rian, we are about to do a quick E-rank dungeon quest. Small goblin cave. Want to join? Three people is safer."

Rian glanced at Star again, then nodded. "Sure. I was free today. Let’s go."

The three of them left town together. Star walked in the middle. He could feel both Lena and Rian stealing glances at him. It made his heart beat a little faster, but in a nice way.

**

The dungeon was a simple cave. At first it was easy. A few normal goblins appeared and Lena cut them down fast. Rian moved like a shadow and killed two with clean sword strikes. Star stayed back and used his Graceful Shadow Step to dodge and help when needed.

"You are really fast," Rian said while wiping his blade.

Star smiled shyly. "Thanks."

They went deeper. The air became cooler and the tunnels wider.

Then Jezebel spoke in his head.

[Star darling, you are far too beautiful to be fighting like this. Sit pretty from now on. Let them handle the dirty work. Activating your innate Charm skill properly.]

A soft wave of energy flowed out from Star’s body. Everything around them suddenly became quiet. The few remaining goblins dropped their weapons and just stared at him with open mouths. They looked completely dazed.

Lena lowered her sword. "What... what did you just do? They all stopped."

Rian looked at Star with surprise. "Your presence feels really strong right now."

Star stood there looking pretty in his new outfit. He felt a bit awkward but also powerful. "I am not sure. It just happens sometimes."

Before anyone could say more, heavy footsteps echoed from the deep part of the cave. The ground shook a little.

A big figure stepped out from the shadows.

He was tall, almost two meters high, with green skin and strong muscles. But unlike normal goblins, his face was sharp and handsome. Strong jaw, intelligent yellow eyes, and short black hair. He wore real armor made from metal plates and carried a big axe. This was no normal monster.

"No way ..." Lena whispered.

"An A-rank Dungeon Lord..." Rian said, eyes wide. "A Goblin King. He should not be here. This is a beginner dungeon!"

The Goblin King looked at the three of them and smiled. His eyes stopped on Star and stayed there.

"What is a treasure like you doing in my cave?" the King said in clear, deep common language. Star stared at him back looking composed but the truth was that he was freaking out internally.

"Oh no! I have seen this film before!" He thought, instantly reminded of the time he had stumbled upon goblin Cave.

[Host seemed to have attracted the Goblin king good job!]

Lena shouted and charged forward. "Dont you dare look at him!"

She swung her sword but the King was too fast. He grabbed her arm with one hand and twisted hard. A sickening sound filled the cave as he tore her arm completely off. Blood sprayed everywhere. Lena screamed in pain and fell to the ground.

Star stared in terror, he wanted to move but he couldn’t out of fear. Besides what could he do?

He didn’t have a skill that healed other people...not yet anyway.

Rian moved quickly but the King backhanded him like he was nothing. Rian crashed into the wall and didnt get up.

Star’s heart almost stopped. He ran forward without thinking.

"No! Stop!"

He tried to stand between the King and his fallen companions. The Goblin King raised his axe high, ready to swing it down at Star.

But then he stopped.

The King stared at Star’s face up close. His breathing became heavy. The Charm skill hit him like a hammer. His yellow eyes became cloudy with desire.

"Beautiful..." he growled softly. "Too beautiful to kill. Too beautiful to share."

In one quick motion he dropped the axe, grabbed Star around the waist with one strong arm, and lifted him up. Star was thrown over the King’s broad shoulder like a prize.

"Lena! Rian!" Star shouted, struggling.

The Goblin King laughed. It was a low, rough sound. "They will live... for now. You belong to me. If you want to save your friends come with me My lair has soft beds and treasures. You will like it there."

Yeah ..no am not doing that.

Star thought but he couldn’t say it out loud. Lena was still awake and hearing him say it would plummet her into psychosis probably.

The king turned and ran deeper into the hidden tunnels. Star bounced on his shoulder. The King’s hand gripped his thigh tightly, fingers digging into the soft flesh through the new shorts.

"Put me down!" Star said, scared but trying to stay calm.

The King only laughed again. "No. You are mine now."

[Oh my my~ This is quite the development, darling. An intelligent Goblin King. And quite handsome for his kind too. Strong. Dominant. Perfect material for a high rank harvest.]

Star whispered urgently while hanging upside down. "What do I do now? He is taking me away!"

[Relax and breathe. Panicking will only make things worse. Play along a little. Use that pretty face and soft voice of yours. Your power is already affecting him strongly. When we reach his lair, we can turn this kidnapping into your biggest power up yet. An A-rank Dungeon Lord... the skills we can farm from him will be delicious.]

Star swallowed hard. His heart was beating like crazy from fear... and a strange warmth he didnt want to think about right now.

The Goblin King kept running through dark tunnels, his grip possessive and strong.

"You will look so good wearing my treasures," the King said. "I will treat you like my queen... or my favorite toy. Whichever you prefer."

Star closed his eyes and tried to calm down as the light from the entrance disappeared completely behind them.