A Forced Kiss Is No Sweet Kiss!

When she saw him purse his lips, the stars in Kachi's eyes, which had been sparkling with mischief and anticipation just a moment ago, were instantly overtaken by a flicker of panic. But the next second, the Power of Rules from [Kiss of the Bewitching Ghost] took effect, leaving her utterly unable to resist.

Her little lips pursed slightly of their own accord, and she leaned in!

Then an irresistible suction pulled their lips together with pinpoint accuracy!

Soft. Cool.

Next, a taste like grape gummies, sweet enough to reach the depths of one's soul, suddenly exploded in Chu He's mouth. It was sweet and tangy, with a strange electric tingle that made his heart race.

This wasn't merely a sensation of taste. It was an impact on the spiritual level!

Their lips parted.

It lasted only a moment, yet it felt as long as a century.

[Successful kiss! Target is an SSS-Class anomaly. First kiss. Impact rating: MAX!]

[Initial intimacy +20! Current intimacy level: Familiar!]

[Intimacy levels: Stranger -> Familiar -> Dependent -> Infatuated -> Deeply in Love -> One and Only]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the exclusive ability of the SSS-Class anomaly "Kachi"—Space Manipulation!]

[Beginner Space Manipulation: Short-distance teleportation, spatial barriers, spatial chains, and more can be created through intent.]

[Usage tip: Use your imagination.]

A string of system notifications sounded in Chu He's mind,

but his attention was entirely on the silver-haired little girl in front of him.

Kachi stood frozen in place, as if she had turned into an exquisite statue.

Her starry eyes were wide open, a thin haze of tears clouding them as her gaze grew unfocused and dazed.

Her delicate little face had turned red all the way from her neck to the tips of her ears, like a ripe peach so juicy it looked ready to burst.

Chu He had a bad feeling. He quickly cleared his throat, trying to break the stillness. "Ahem, well... We had a deal. I kissed you, so I can leave now, right?"

But Kachi seemed not to hear him.

She slowly stuck out the tip of her pink tongue and lightly licked her lips, as if savoring something.

The next second, her dazed eyes came back into focus. The shyness and panic that had filled them were replaced by a dazzling, unprecedented gleam!

It was the intense excitement of someone who had discovered a new continent and found a new toy!

"No."

She suddenly grabbed Chu He by the hem of his clothes and yanked him toward her. Raising her flushed little face, she spoke in a tone that brooked no argument:

"We've already kissed... and it actually felt pretty good."

"No wonder Yao Yao fell for you!"

"Do that with me once, too, and I'll let you go!"

Chu He's brain stalled for three seconds before he finally understood what she meant!

He scrambled free of Kachi's grasp and staggered backward, instinctively crossing his arms over his chest in the classic defensive pose of a damsel in distress. He stared at her in horror.

"W-what do you mean, 'do that once'?! Don't do anything crazy! We agreed you'd let me go after the kiss!"

"You... You can't go back on your word!"

Kachi advanced step by step. The feverish blush on her face hadn't faded; if anything, it had grown more vivid. She licked her lips, which still held a lingering sweetness, and retorted righteously, "Do you have any idea what I want to do?"

"I watched you and Xia Yao fool around shamelessly in that dream for thirty years. Do you know what I've been through these past thirty minutes?"

"Do you!?"

By the end, Kachi was practically screaming, her voice full of grievance and long-suppressed excitement!

Chu He was utterly bewildered. Why had this little girl suddenly gotten so worked up?!

Could it be [Kiss of the Bewitching Ghost]?

Good grief, that was terrifying!

One kiss, and she wanted to fall... for him.

Chu He suppressed the urge to curse and cautiously tested the waters. "Um... what exactly have you been through for the past thirty minutes?"

"I..." Kachi's gaze wavered for a moment, as if she'd thought of something embarrassing. She stammered, "I... Anyway, I was really hot... No, I mean, really uncomfortable! My whole body felt wrong! Basically, I was very uncomfortable!"

Her cheeks flushed even more. Seemingly unwilling to dwell on the question, she simply resorted to bullying him. "No more questions! I've decided you're mine today. Even Jesus can't stop me!"

Chu He's pupils contracted. Listening to her domineering CEO-style declaration, he knew she really was about to take him by force!

There was no way he could beat her in a fight.

So he tried reasoning with her. "Calm down! A forced kiss is no sweet kiss!"

"But it's juicy and refreshing!"

Chu He was furious. "Y-you're shameless!"

"Shameless is better than boring."

"You're lewd!"

"So are you," Kachi fired back without backing down. Her gaze swept over his waist and stomach, her voice full of teasing. "You haven't been able to stand up straight since earlier!"

Damn!

Who knew there could be such a brazen she-wolf who threw all the rules out the window?!

"There's no point arguing. I'm leaving!" Chu He knew he couldn't win the debate. This girl was completely unreasonable! He had to run!

He decided to use his ability.

He focused his mind, fixing on the information desk where he'd been earlier, and channeled his Spiritual Power into the ability he'd just acquired. "Space Manipulation, Teleportation!"

Buzz!

His figure vanished on the spot.

But before he could even celebrate, the space around him twisted in the next instant, like a piece of kneaded putty. It forcibly squeezed him out of the spatial gap and sent him back to where he'd started.

He'd teleported for nothing!

"Hm?" A hint of surprise flashed in Kachi's eyes, followed by an approving look. "You're honest, at least. That kiss really can copy other people's abilities. Though it seems you only copied a tiny fraction of it."

She clapped her hands at her leisure, like a queen in complete control of everything. "All right, Little He He, don't waste your strength. In this bedroom, I decide how the rules of space work. With your half-baked ability, you can't get out!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kachi suddenly focused. Her starry eyes turned fathomless.

Chu He instantly felt the air around him grow as thick as cement. An invisible yet irresistible force pinned him firmly in place, leaving him unable to move even a finger!

Then Kachi merely tilted her head.

Chu He rose against his will as if seized by an invisible giant hand, then was slammed down with a thud onto the enormous, soft, round bed!

"Help! Help!"

Feeling the soft velvet beneath him, seeing the brilliant crystal canopy overhead, and smelling Kachi's faint scent in the air, Chu He's alarm bells blared. He let out a despairing cry!

"Ha ha ha ha! This is so funny! So funny!"

Kachi's laughter rang like silver bells, yet it sent a chill down Chu He's spine.

"You could scream until your throat gives out, and no one will come save you!"

She floated lightly onto the bed and looked down at him. With an elegant motion, she spread her little hands apart.

Chu He felt a chill between his legs...