Chapter 190: Support

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Chapter 190: SupportSteam curled from the surface of the bath, muted by the heavy silence that followed the stream’s abrupt end. Bastet lay curled against Kaiden’s chest, her ears flattened, tail limp, golden eyes glassy with lingering pain. Luna broke the silence first. "...What just happened?" Nyx’s eyes narrowed as she scanned Bastet’s trembling body. "I can’t help but say that it looks like she’s forbidden from remembering. Something embedded deep in her very being, something... I don’t know, magical, is actively punishing her for trying to recall her time as a dungeon boss." Hearing those grim words from her friends, Aria winced, moving closer. "That’s cruel..." She reached out, gently placing a hand on Bastet’s shoulder. "Hey... I know you’re all about Kai, but if you ever need anything... I’m here, okay?" Bastet’s ears twitched. She didn’t raise her head but let out a soft, fragile whimper entirely uncharacteristic of the carefree, nonchalant felinid. "Thank you..." Kaiden stroked her hair in long, slow motions, his other hand curled protectively around her waist. "We’ll look into this at a later date." The Valkyries all nodded. But Kaiden’s mind was already moving elsewhere. With a subtle shift of focus, he pulled up his system window, the private overlay only visible to him. A smooth, blue interface greeted him, displaying his current stats and stream progress. [System Rank-Up Requirements – Tier 2 ➢ Tier 3] [Views: 100 million] [Fangirls: 5,000] [Income: 10,000] Current Stats: [Views: 343.8 million ➢ 350 million] [Income: 4,541 ➢ 31,619] [Fangirls: 458 ➢ 511] Kaiden exhaled quietly. ’Views? Crushed it. Income? Way more than enough.’ But his eyes narrowed at the third stat. ’Fangirls... still only a tenth of the way there.’ That number was crawling upward at a glacial pace. A serious bottleneck. From what he could tell, the System didn’t reward casual followers or shallow fame. It demanded full-on obsession. He needed 5,000 true fans, women who were not just viewers liking his content but diehard ones. [New System Quest: Fangirl Bottleneck] [Assessment]: Successor’s strategies for exponential growth in income and overall viewership have been exceptionally efficient. However, the progression of his fangirl metric remains disproportionately slow. [Guidance]: To fully embody and potentially exceed the legacy of the Heavenly Demon, the Successor must cultivate a following whose devotion stems from genuine connection and profound inspiration. Superficial engagement, while boosting views and income, does not translate into the deep admiration required for this metric. [Quest Objective]: Demonstrate the ability to cultivate deep, lasting admiration from those who are merely intrigued. The Successor must display proficiency in converting fleeting interest into genuine, unwavering devotion. To complete this objective, the Successor must raise the Fangirl metric from 511 to 5,000 within 3 days. Success will signify the Successor’s worthiness to receive further backing from his benefactor, affirming their potential to walk the dangerous path they’d chosen for themselves. [Rewards]: +2 Upgrade Points System Unlock: [Fangirl Management Interface] [Fangirl Management Interface]: Access Behavioral Analytics: Gain deeper insights into the content and actions that most effectively resonate with your female audience, identifying what truly inspires their loyalty. Optimize Engagement Strategies: Learn to refine your approach, emphasizing the compelling aspects of your presence and relationships that naturally cultivate fervent devotion. Identify Core Enthusiasts: Pinpoint and understand the characteristics of your most dedicated followers, allowing for more targeted content creation and community building. Kaiden’s brow arched. "Well... damn." Three heads turned toward him in unison. Luna, Aria, and Nyx all watched Kaiden with a spark of silent curiosity, but none of them said what they were clearly thinking. They knew better. Their home, for all its comforts and protections, wasn’t privacy-friendly one bit. Government surveillance—or worse—was almost guaranteed to be present. Knowing that, Luna spoke carefully as she asked, "Is everything alright?" Kaiden turned to her with a grin that was just a little too easy to be genuine. "Oh, nothing serious. Just realizing that Bastet’s felinid tongue is... far more stimulating than expected." He gave a soft chuckle, fingers brushing idly through Bastet’s hair as her ears twitched. "You girls have some fierce competition now. Better pull up your sexy lacey panties." A beat passed upon his rather poorly chosen words. Luna’s face visibly twitched. A sharp, offended breath escaped her as she scoffed hard enough to ripple the bath’s surface. Her golden eyes narrowed, jealousy bubbling just beneath her usually stern demeanor. Aria, on the other hand, didn’t react outwardly at first. But her eyes—usually calm and sweet—darkened with quiet intensity. She stared at Bastet like a lioness watching another predator approach her den. Possessive. Competitive. The kind of look that promised retaliation. Nyx, of course, just laughed. A smooth, sultry sound that rippled with amused confidence. "Mm~ I don’t mind a little competition. It just means I’ll have to remind any eager little newcomer exactly who reigns supreme on this peak," Nyx said smugly before her hand casually slid under her genetic lottery winner of a feminine chest, lifting her puppies up. The coconut bra, barely containing her bounty for the stream’s theme, strained visibly under the shift. Kaiden’s eyes went momentarily wide and unblinking as a result, following the enticing movement as if completely hypnotized. Beside them, Luna’s scoffing increased in intensity, a clear sign of her growing irritation at Kaiden’s predictable reaction. Nyx’s smugness only increased as a result of her man’s fascination with her feminine assets before she stretched with lazy, carefree motions before adding, "Besides, I like having a little pressure. Some friendly competition has never hurt anybody." She then giggled, "But Kai, I must say, you should probably try to choose your words a bit more carefully... From what my eyes are showing me, my chaos gremlin bestie is huffing and puffing with displeasure while my princess bestie might take the kitten out for a ’chat’ in the middle of the night when you aren’t watching..." Kaiden chuckled nervously, having come to the exact realization Nyx had. "My bad, ladies. You know that I was just trying to ease the tension..." Luna didn’t look one bit impressed, and Aria’s gaze lingered on Bastet a little longer than was comfortable. Only Nyx seemed entirely at peace, enjoying the situation greatly. Still holding Bastet protectively, Kaiden let his wry smile fade, his eyes drifting back to the glowing overlay that only he could see. The quest was clear. And so was the bottleneck. He needed to raise the fangirl stat fast. Three days. It was matching his plans as well because he didn’t plan to do any dungeon descents before getting his third sin stance that would allow him to keep up with the rising difficulty curve of more lucrative dungeons. His current toolkit wouldn’t cut it anymore. Focus on the mission. That came first. But that required a strategy. Planning. Direction. And right now, not even his own Valkyries could speak freely around him. Not with the threat of hidden ears. They needed guidance. Or rather... assistance. He didn’t like asking for it one bit... Especially from her. But he didn’t know what else to do. Once again, he was in a bit of a bind. There was no dancing around it. His lips curled into a tight smirk. "Guess it’s time we pay that woman a visit."

Chapter 190: Support

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