Lewd System: Every Scream and Moan is EXP-Chapter 226: This Ain’t A Game

Jennifer was walking graciously through the festival streets. People were staring at her with glistening eyes full of reverence and awe.

Then trailing behind her was Jax, and they were utterly confused about what was happening.

The crowd was assuming the Saintess had seen some oracle related to this man. Some divine vision. They were desperately curious about the connection.

Jax ignored the stares completely. "Jenny, are you going to tell me what’s going on?"

She smiled without turning around. "First, let’s go somewhere private."

Jax understood immediately. She was still acting as the saint. Playing her role perfectly for the audience.

So he simply followed her while scanning her stats out of curiosity.

[Champion Jennifer Reed]

[Level 14 | HP: 9,000 | MP: 1,100]

Jax’s brow furrowed with confusion. ’What? That’s ridiculously low. Even lower than the army of champions I fought back in Sylvie’s kingdom.’

He studied her flowing robes and the crowd’s adoring gazes. ’Then how exactly did she become a Saintess with such pathetic MP?’

After some walking, they arrived at a quiet café tucked away from the main festival. Jennifer had the staff clear the entire room for her private discussion. No one questioned the Saintess.

Once they were alone, she finally dropped the graceful act and sat down across from him.

"So, Jax. You’re just as chaotic as before. Creating troubles the moment I first saw you at the ball."

Jax leaned back in his chair. "And you’re exactly the same as well. Climbing to the top using manipulations, trickeries, and most importantly, that beautiful brain of yours. I have to say, I’m impressed."

He tilted his head. "Care to explain how you managed it? What strings did you pull to attain a position where you can spout complete nonsense and people will still worship every word?"

She smiled pleasantly. "I was just lucky to find some skills that aligned well with tricking people."

"Lucky?" Jax laughed. "I bet you had this entire scenario planned out before you even entered this world. Before you even received those skills."

Jennifer’s smile grew wider. "Well, if you think you can win based on strength alone, then you’re a fool. I was already thinking about how to gain the trust of people, how to make them my pawns, the very moment the goddess revealed there were much greater pieces on this board."

Jax nodded slowly. "I get your point. But playing games on the highest difficulty has always been my specialty." He waved dismissively. "Nevermind that. What was your skill again?"

Her expression became guarded. "That’s something I cannot reveal to my opponent."

"Opponent?" Jax placed a hand over his heart in mock offense. "Jenny, we’re partners in real life, remember? I’m your great benefactor. The man who helped you and your daughter when no one else would."

She simply ignored the sentiment. "There are no friends and no partners when it comes to a game. And this game has extremely high rewards. I will get as dirty as necessary to have my hands on what I want."

"Ouch." Jax winced dramatically. "You wound me, Jenny. After all my efforts to get close to you. To help you."

"Don’t play childish games with me." Her tone sharpened briefly before softening again. "But fine. I’ll tell you one skill while keeping my ace a secret."

Jax leaned forward with interest.

"I have a skill that allows me to look into a person’s past memories. Whatever moment I want to see, I can access it." She folded her hands elegantly. "This skill helped me quite a bit to trick people into thinking I was some divine being. And my other skill confirmed their suspicions."

Jax didn’t hear the rest of her words.

He was too busy panicking internally. ’What if she can see my memories? What if she already saw all my noble deeds? Actually wait, she might have already seen them back at the ball. She mentioned seeing me there.’

His voice came out lower than intended. "Can you see my memories too? Like any part of them?"

"Of course." She nodded casually. "I can see a person’s memories from the moment they were born. However, it only works as long as they don’t resist me reaching for their soul. Which essentially makes it a consensual skill."

She shrugged. "Practically useless against other champions who can sense the intrusion. But incredibly overpowered against ordinary people who lacks strength. Through it, I’ve read countless pasts. Made people worship me. Threatened others into submission."

Jax let out a long sigh of relief.

"Now, Jenny." He straightened in his seat. "I suppose you didn’t arrange this meeting just to greet me and share your story in censored mode. What do you actually want?"

"I came to warn you about some things that might help you." Her eyes grew serious. "And helping you means securing a good connection within this academy. It holds considerable power in terms of strength."

Jax shook his head. "Sorry to crush your expectations, but my connections with these morons aren’t nearly as valuable as you think. And besides, I’m not here to form some army to wage a war."

She just smiled knowingly. "You still don’t understand the situation. But leave it. Time will reveal everything about things you are creating without knowing." Her smile turned playful. "I still want to share some information with you. You’re a great asset, and honestly, it would be fun having you as a rival in the later stages."

"Go on then."

Jennifer’s expression shifted to something more grave. "First, as you already know, champions from different worlds are teaming up. Gathering forces. Climbing into positions of power while hiding their identities. Many are already rotting the kingdoms from within."

She leaned forward slightly. "Everyone is making dirty moves to finish this game as quickly as possible. And it’s incredibly difficult to find those pests when they’re lurking in the shadows. Therefore, unlike a certain someone, I also have to hide and remain cautious about my identity being exposed." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Her gaze sharpened. "Last evening was a perfect example. I analyzed every single person at that ball. I found those two boys were the same as us. Champions. I would have quietly ordered them killed."

She paused. "But before I could act, you showed up and slaughtered them openly. In front of hundreds of witnesses. You alerted every lurking champion and made the people around you grow even more suspicious."

Her tone turned almost lecturing. "So my point is, you still don’t understand how this game works, do you?"

Jax’s expression hardened. "First of all, stop calling it a game."

His voice carried genuine weight. "We both know these people are nothing but victims in the gods’ entertainment. They didn’t choose this. They didn’t ask for any of it."

A pause. "And I won’t let them get hurt in this so-called game. At least not the people I care about here."

He met her eyes directly. "Secondly, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I won’t be changing my playstyle. Solo hunting has always been my strength. That’s how I’ve won until now, and that’s how I’ll continue my reign."

Jennifer processed his words for a moment. Then she sighed.

"Fair enough. I hope you make it through with that stubborn mindset of yours. But let’s not waste any more time. Let me tell you about the main problem. The current one."

Jax listened carefully.

"All three remaining academies are going to team up against your academy in a particular match. Against a particular student." Her voice dropped. "Their goal is to make absolutely certain that one student from your academy dies. And unfortunately, she belongs to your team."

Jax’s jaw tightened.

"I did some research on her. I know the exact reasons." Jennifer held up her fingers as she listed them. "The Holy Order wants her dead for some reasons. The Academy of Dark Magic wants to harvest her soul for their experiments. And the Martial Academy simply accepted the alliance because they want to guarantee a victory in exchange."

She lowered her hand. "All odds are stacked against you. And the worst part is, I fear what they’re planning for that specific battleground. The match they’ve designed."

Her eyes softened with something almost resembling concern. "Seeing how you fought for your student yesterday, I have no doubt you’ll throw yourself into the crossfire. Which means your life will be in danger as well."

She stood from her seat. "So I came here to give you a choice. Either abandon that particular student. Or if your stubbornness refuses, then make sure you come up with a much better plan than charging in blindly."

Jax remained seated, processing everything.

Jennifer adjusted her robes. "I may be the Saintess. Second in command of our entire hierarchy. But even I don’t hold enough power to retract this decision. It’s already been set in motion."

Both of them left the café and walked back into the festival streets.

Jax glanced at the crowd gathered around various stalls. "Have you found any other champions hiding around here?"

Jennifer shook her head. "I don’t believe we’ll have interruptions from them. I was unable to locate anyone else."

Then she paused. A teasing grin spread across her face.

"Oh, actually. There are two champions apart from us that you should know about. And you’ll be meeting them very soon."

Jax raised an eyebrow.

"They’re completely obsessed with you, from what I’ve seen during the time I’ve spent with them." Her grin widened. "And unfortunately for them, they have no idea you’re already here."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the street, two figures were hiding behind a stall and watching the exchange unfold.

Astrid and Seris.

Astrid’s eyes were wide with disbelief as she watched Jax walking beside the Saintess. Talking with her. Smiling with her.

She grabbed Seris’s arm. "See, Seris? First he trapped both Professor Roxana and that Elira girl using his seductive magic. And now he isn’t even sparing the Saintess herself!"

Before Seris could respond, a hand landed firmly on Astrid’s shoulder.

She froze.

Slowly, she turned around.

There stood Roxana. Face pissed beyond measure. Fists clenched so tightly her knuckles had turned white.