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Author’s Note: I apologise for the sudden pause in uploads these past four to five days. I have to admit it’s not easy to wake up one morning to a call of losing someone close to you. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

It really takes....

*Sighs* sorry, I’ll try not to bring the moody vibe here but I’m sure you get the gist of why my uploads had halted so suddenly.

I’m sorry once again for the causes were out of my control and I sincerely hope something like this won’t be happening again because I don’t really like having gaps between uploads, so I apologise once again.

Anyways, As usual, I’ll try to increase my upload schedule to make up for lost times, so please, bear with me.

Thank you so much.

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The next morning, Austin slowly opened his eyes and groaned softly as he woke up.

He sat up gently and glanced around the room, only to be reminded of the intense lovemaking that had occurred through the night and into the morning.

The single window of the room was still wide open from the night before, as it continued to allow the cool morning breeze to drift into the room lazily.

Meanwhile, Austin and Nora’s clothes were still scattered across the floor exactly where they had left it the night before.

As for the bed sheets, it was currently a mess as well, and the candle on the small table nearby had long burned itself out overnight.

Also, the sun had barely poked its head above the horizon, but Austin had already woken up because he was interested in taking a look at something.

And so, Austin glanced down at his palm and summoned an item box.

Item boxes were like miniature boxes, around the size of a person’s palm, but they acted as a person’s personal inventory for storing valuable items.

Anyways, Austin closed his eyes and two stamina-enhancing potion vials appeared before him.

Upon glancing at the two potions, two separate screens appeared before him containing their details.

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[Item Detected.]

[Item Name: Stamina-Enhancing Potion.]

[Impurity-Free Level: 5%.]

[Grade: Common.]

[Effects (1): Can partially restore physical stamina within two minutes of consumption.]

[Effects (2): Can extend physical endurance by ten percent for up to one hour.]

[Effects (3): Can mildly reduce fatigue buildup during active period of usage.]

[Duration: Can remain active for up to one hour.]

[Warning: Users are not allowed to consume more than two bottles within six hours or they will suffer temporary mana blockage.]

[Standard Market Price: 5 Silver.]

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[Second Item Detected.]

[Item Name: Stamina-Enhancing Potion.]

[Impurity-Free Level: 20%.]

[Grade: Uncommon.]

[Effects (1): Can fully restore physical stamina within thirty seconds of consumption.]

[Effects (2): Can extend physical endurance by forty percent for up to three hours.]

[Effects (3): Can reduce fatigue buildup by forty percent during active period of usage.]

[Effects (4): Can provide minor accelerated muscle recovery during and after active period.]

[Duration: Can remain active for up to three hours.]

[Warning: Not recommended for children under twelve. Adults must not consume more than two bottles within six hours or it could result in mana channeling blockage.]

[Standard Market Price: 15 Silver.]

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Looking at the two vials in his hands, Austin could clearly see the difference between the two potions.

The first vial was the more common type sold in the market, which was still relatively in high demand among nobles, knights, dungeon divers, and others alike.

However, the second product had yet to be sold to the public. But once it got into the hands of the public, everyone would see the effects of his product, which would be better than any other stamina-enhancing potion ever made.

In other words, its demand was only going to keep increasing day after day.

Realising this, a huge smile appeared on Austin’s face as he awaited the good news that would be flooding in the moment people began to use the potions.

Austin grinned even more before tossing the two vials back into his item box, then he reclined back down onto the bed.

It was nice to imagine the wealth he would be amassing in the next few days, weeks, and months, but right now that didn’t seem too important to Austin, because he stared at the beautiful wolfkin still cuddling up to him and couldn’t help but replay their passionate night together.

Oh, and speaking of last night.

Last night had definitely become one of the most amazing nights he had ever experienced in his life, both in this world and in his previous one.

In simple terms, the time he had shared with Nora last night was incredible.

Of course, if Austin had known it was this amazing, he would have had a girlfriend sooner in his previous world.

But there was no reason to cry over spilled milk now, because he had arrived in this world and had even experienced his first time with a beautiful wolfkin, so Austin had no regrets, knowing that many more nights like that would be happening in the future.

’Hehehehe.... I can’t wait.’ He uttered internally before noticing the screen materialising in front of him.

’Oh, it must be time for my rewards, huh.’

’Well, let’s have a look then.’ Austin affirmed as he read the string of words displayed on the screen.

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[Congratulations to the Host. Nora’s Affection toward you is now 70%.]

[As a result of this, you have been rewarded with a 20% healing potion recipe manual, three talent cards, and a Tier 1 Sword Art technique for your wife Nora.]

[The Host has also unlocked access to a new category, and has received 200 units of power values and 200 units of mana as well.]

[Nora will also receive an equal amount of mana and power values.]

[Nora’s power value and mana capacity are now 3,300 and 800 respectively, while Host power value and mana capacity are now 770 and 600 respectively.]