[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl":3,"chapter-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-53":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System Mission: Seduce the Final Boss [BL]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1690943,2159,"Chapter 53: Never neglect your friend","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>\"Hey, give me the reward, while you’re at it. I didn’t forget or anything, Spoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Yes, Dear Host ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake sighed, pressing on it without much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point... he wasn’t even excited anymore, not like before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when he was still naive, he would’ve leaned forward, maybe even smiled a little, waiting to see what he’d get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s probably going to be something useless, considering my luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More often than not, his skills were either too specific, too situational, or just straight up inconvenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for normal, everyday situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was exactly what he needed right now. He had to seduce Myles and, to make that happen, he had to do hundred of other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like figuring out one percent of Myles’ life by spying on him, or getting himself hurt for some weird looking ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to make all of those happen, he needed a good night’s sleep. Or more socially oriented, like an instant charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah, that could be possible if I didn’t have a limit of three skills... and a better system, of course.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ I’m So Capable For My Lover! (A) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ It activates when the Host has to spend a passionate night with the Target— ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop right there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shot upright so fast his back hurt immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell did I just read?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his eyes with one hand, like that would somehow erase it from existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t, unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...no, no, no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dragged his hand down slowly, staring at the text again just to make sure he wasn’t hallucinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same thing, same horrible wording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ayo, put that away. Put that away, I’m not taking that skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped, full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I need a skill for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what makes you assume I’m bad in bed, huh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Understood, Dear Host. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Quite frankly, you were and still are a virgin. But if that hurts your pride, there are no problems. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at the screen. He was somewhat angry a second ago but, of course, he was already quite unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees, covering his face again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, out of all the A-rank skills you could’ve given me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoffed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulders slumped, now sighing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, just why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Dear Host, don’t cry— ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are such an idiotic system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake raised his head, one eyebrow lifting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ... ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s crying, you punk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he leaned back again, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...unbelievable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An A-rank skill wasted on that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even want to think about it anymore, there was no point. And if he kept thinking about it, he’d just end up more annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he reached for his phone, right after taking a painkiller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he got dragged into that whole mess of a mission, he hadn’t really had the time to properly interact with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My bad, man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake unlocked his phone and called him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The line rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony picked up almost immediately, as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, as always, he sounded slightly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake let out a small breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello. How are you doing? Forgive me, I kinda disappeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint rustling sound on the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, it’s fine! I know you were probably just busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stood up, already walking toward his closet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You free right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, that was fast. I’m flattered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t doing anything important, so why not...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake grabbed a shirt, pulling it on quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then come out. Let’s hang out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah? Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for his jacket, laughing. What did Anthony think he called him for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you suddenly changed your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I mean, no, I didn’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake huffed a quiet laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then hurry up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...where do you wanna go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shrugged lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You pick, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony seemed to think for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out of his apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he added, \"what were you doing these holidays?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, uh, I went to my cousin’s place for two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. It was really fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake hummed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kind of. We share a lot of the same interests, so it’s easy to get along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice. Glad you had fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake pushed the building door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you can tell me more about it later, so get here fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m already on my way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. See you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, he leaned against the wall, arms loosely crossed, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was bad, he had way too much time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake exhaled slowly, tilting his head back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Passionate night...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a chill going down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...seriously?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The missions themselves were already insane enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to seduce Myles. Sure. Fine. That was already pushing it, however he was coming to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do I actually have to do any of that with him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seduction didn’t necessarily mean that. Right? It could just be flirting, getting close, building something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But, after all, it is seduction.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’There’s no way that guy would stay under, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bottom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah. No.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even in a hundred years, not even as a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I don’t think he would be willing to put himself through something like that. He’s a villain and everything, so, of course, he must prefer to dominate or whatever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant, if things did go that far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So I’d have to be under, by this logic.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped again, expression getting annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Nope. Absolutely not.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ears felt slightly warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell am I even thinking about?! Am I turning into a perv or what?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake rubbed his face quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is so stupid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just, why can’t I be a girl? Nah. Actually, would that even make things easier?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, he had a pride as a man. Taking it from behind just didn’t feel right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, considering the situation, of course a girl wouldn’t like it, either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh well. Let’s just hope my charm will be enough.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a motorcycle cut through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake looked up. Anthony finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed himself off the wall and walked toward him, a small grin forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony took off his helmet slightly, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stopped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see that you’re alive and well, even in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should say the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t lie, I’m aware of my current appearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not lying, I swear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gosh, don’t take it so seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake laughed, walking closer to the motorcycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, where first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony thought for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, he hadn’t been to one since transmigrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I’m a little curious.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony handed him a helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake put it on and got on behind him, holding onto him properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ride didn’t take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stepped off, pulling off the helmet and looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mall was big, really big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...yeah, okay...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been to bigger ones in his past life, so it didn’t impress him that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it wasn’t bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Seems like my expectations went too high with AL-TECH.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony walked beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where do you wanna go first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You picked this place, you choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to go to the bookstore. It won’t take too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bookstore was of course quiet and, most importantly, well organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake walked in with his hands in his pockets, scanning the place without much interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he said, \"what are you looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony walked straight to a section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Science.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we don’t share the same tastes in books, it seems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, it won’t be boring...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t apologize for your interests, dummy. I’ll still look around and help, even if I’m a little useless in this field.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wandered slightly, glancing at random books without much interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Anthony seemed focused. After a bit, he pulled one out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake walked over, glancing at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony turned it slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A study on modular cognitive robotics and adaptive control systems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah. So, what does that mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about building robots that can adapt to situations, learn patterns, and adjust their behavior accordingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...are you preparing for a war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, no, but this world needs even smarter robots, so I’m studying the basics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How impressive! Do you want to work at companies like AL-TECH?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated slightly, \"I, to be honest, that’s my dream but... now I’m starting to reconsider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake raised an eyebrow. His friend was always a little fidgety, but this time, it simply seemed like he didn’t want to elaborate any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it takes time to choose, so don’t feel caged into one choice. What you’re studying is still impressive regardless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony looked down, cheeks reddening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at someone who is pursuing their own path. It was impressive no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to but, inevitably, he felt a little jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I seduce Myles, will I go back and do whatever I want?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was certainly a question he has asked himself often but, over time, it just made him feel stuck, so he has been trying to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apart from this, I don’t need anything else. Is there anything you want to buy here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake snapped back, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, not really. I’m invested more in your journey to build the ultimate robot. Who knows, next thing I know, and you’ll be building something impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm. I believe in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paid and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mall was more crowded now, with voices overlapping and people moving everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, Anthony bumped into someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I’m so sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled slightly but, before he could fall, Blake grabbed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony steadied himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s attention shifted to the person he bumped into\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about him felt familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>",1722,"2026-06-06T13:58:10.545Z",1,"novelbin.me","1616f8a08463547f2b0399c65c615fba9bf1ebc9211f9b355a5c3a51b5dbd1ea","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-54","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-52",121,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-cover.jpg"]