Heaven, Earth, Me Chapter 1509. First Lesson In Seduction.
Previously on Heaven, Earth, Me...
Lady First gave a nod and lifted Yasenia into her arms, heading toward a private chamber. Tatyana and Ao Xianlan alone trailed behind, since the succubus was preparing to reveal her charm techniques.
Should the maids and Feixue have lingered nearby, their very souls might have been captured by the unadorned succubus.
"In your view, Yasenia, what stands as the key element when attempting to entice another?"
A straightforward query from Lady First left Yasenia somewhat puzzled upon hearing it. Blessed with her utterly unmatched beauty, Yasenia had little experience in the subtle craft of seduction.
To lure others, Yasenia typically required just... one smile. A mere grin paired with kindness could captivate nearly 99.9999% of everyone around.
Gazing upon her master's ordinary visage, she voiced her honest thought. "Appearance?"
Her slight pause stemmed from the fact that Lady First, in objective terms, wasn't a stunning beauty. Thus, Yasenia lacked full confidence in her response.
Yet Lady First offered a gentle smile and approval. "Correct. Looks hold the utmost importance in seduction. Possess eternal allure, and even a basic smile can trap the fiercest demon, barring those who've cut off their feelings."
In a soft tone, Lady First added, "I see your unspoken question. If looks matter most, how did I rise as the mightiest Succubus Ancestor with the most lethal charm?"
Yasenia nodded sincerely, free of any disdain toward Lady First—she was simply practical and keen to absorb knowledge. Truthfully, Yasenia revered her master deeply. For one like her to evoke heart-racing thrills with a lone smile demanded immense dedication and toil.
A touch of reminiscence crossed Lady First's face as she let out a light laugh. "At my birth, my succubus mother felt deep dismay. Though not hideous, my features were deemed flawed amid succubus kind, all born with exquisite beauty. As awareness dawned and I matured, I withdrew into isolation, channeling efforts into power growth."
With a sigh, she continued, "But how could a charm-born Succubus advance by forsaking her core gift? It's akin to demanding humans forge strength while abandoning their natural ingenuity and fancy. Thus, I faltered."
Surprise flickered across Yasenia's features. Lady First turned her gaze to Yasenia and smiled, eyes gleaming with captivating radiance. Instantly, sans any technique, Yasenia's face warmed with a blush, her pulse racing wildly while her tail swayed excitedly.
Despite the plain traits, Lady First's grin radiated irresistible pull. Tatyana and Ao Xianlan momentarily lost focus before snapping back. ’Impressive.’
Once Lady First withdrew her smile, Yasenia drew a sharp breath and averted her eyes. ’Heavens, heavens, heavens! Master nearly ensnared me! Ah!’
She pressed her leg against her unruly swishing tail and cleared her throat, striving to steady her pounding heart. Lady First's soft chuckle stirred Yasenia's emotions anew. "Thus, forsaking raw power pursuits, I delved into seduction with fervent obsession. Watching kin and drawing wisdom from elder succubi, upon hitting the Count Demon Realm—matching the Unification Realm—I birthed my [Seduction Intent] at the 5th Level."
Shock halted Yasenia's tail mid-wag. Lady First pressed on. "I honed [Seduction Intent] and forged [Beauty Intent] afresh. Mastered [Beauty Intent], then crafted [Charm Intent]. Perfected [Charm Intent], advancing to [Carnal Intent]. Upon its conquest, I attained my crowning [Succubus Intent]."
Lady First grinned. "By peaking in the Duke Demon Realm, every Intent reached Ninth Level mastery."
Yasenia's tail flicked with awe this time. ’Incredible! Her seductive prowess could sway even me at equal cultivation.’
Such susceptibility proved remarkably indulgent given Yasenia's formidable Will and Soul. Same-realm Incubi struggled to sway her thoughts, and Succubi faced greater hurdles targeting females.
Lady First resumed her tale. "Ascending to Demon Monarch, I sought to elevate all Intents into Intent Domains—a mere fantasy. Forming an Intent Domain proves no simple feat." A faint smile appeared. "So, bypassing that, I fused my Intents. At last, I birthed [Charm Demon Intent], refined it to [Intent Domain], and culminated in my [Law]."
Yasenia inclined her head. "Truly remarkable, Master."
Tatyana concurred. "Indeed. That solitary seduction Law merges several premier attraction principles."
Grateful, Lady First smiled before continuing. "My tale's point? Despite lacking striking beauty, I grasped true allure's essence and wielded it. Yet, had beauty been mine, far less toil would have yielded these heights."
Frowning slightly, Yasenia replied, "Without your present looks, Master, would you have pursued so relentlessly?"
"Precisely." Lady First embraced how her plainness drove her ascent. "Still, for one like you exerting my efforts, progress would multiply several-fold."
Yasenia mulled it over and agreed with a nod.
"Thus, I'll impart a basic technique: [Enchanting Smile]. The very one I just employed—a foundational Succubus lesson from early years. Its essence: one smile to unravel foes. Yet its pinnacle lies not in triggering, but evolving into an inherent trait."
"Innate..." Yasenia nodded. "How do I channel energy to make it happen?"
Lady First laughed lightly. "Seduction arts draw somewhat on energy. But... Charm manipulation activates them."
The dragoness blinked repeatedly, visibly perplexed. "Employ... charm? As with energy?"
"Exactly." Lady First explained. "Why else train you first in charm restraint? Unwittingly, you've grasped charm energy's nature and suppression. Now, apply my forthcoming method to harness that charm, blending it with your energy."
Lady First shared the technique freely despite Ao Xianlan and Tatyana's presence. No profound secret, and she trusted they wouldn't disseminate it.
After brief instruction, Yasenia absorbed the process, shut her eyes, and probed her form for the [Charm Energy] mentioned. Five hours passed before she located its essence, then integrated it per the technique.
An hour more, and Yasenia's eyes fluttered open. Then, she smiled.
The instant her lips curved, a long-slumbering force within her stirred to life. No mere aura quell; this was raw, potent seduction unleashed.
Lady First, Ao Xianlan, and Tatyana gawked speechlessly at Yasenia's radiant smile. Her prior grins were lethally gorgeous; now, this one etched indelibly into their minds.
Tatyana, ever vulnerable to Yasenia, felt her cheeks heat. ’...A touch of regret stirs. Once Lady First finishes, will Yasenia hold me utterly captive? Heavens, my ancient heart flutters like a maiden’s!’
Soon, the potency faded despite Yasenia's ongoing smile. Mesmerizing still, yet absent the charm surge. The dragoness halted, brow creasing lightly. "Hm... I sensed it activate... Why fade now?"
Lady First blinked, eyeing Yasenia oddly. ’Thirty years for me to master... Her, in six hours.’
A fleeting bittersweet grin surfaced, swiftly banished. ’I've long reconciled this. Yasenia briefly humbled me—unheard of since pre-Demon Sovereign days.’
"Precisely." Lady First affirmed. "Control slipped as charm defies permanence. Seduction demands gradual emotion buildup, capped by that decisive smile to captivate. Cease it swiftly; seduction thrives on enduring echoes, not fleeting impact."
Yasenia murmured thoughtfully. "True—even glimpsing supreme beauty sparks brief palpitations, yet time erases it. True seduction lingers in thoughts post-heartstir, correct?"
"Affirmative." Lady First replied gently. "You wielded it in the Dan Empire against that youth and maiden, dooming them to seduction's polar fates: one beauty's thrall, the other madness from fixation."
Comprehension dawned on Yasenia. "Hence the dissipation. Prolonged smiles grow dull. Seduction thrives on varied caresses, perpetually stirring the heart anew."
Lady First's eyes widened briefly, then beamed approval. "Spot on. Like coupling: a woman's bold pounce sans foreplay leaves the man unmoved; a man's brute thrusting discomforts her without buildup. Lacking arousal, acts ring hollow."
Yasenia reflected, then fixed on Tatyana. The Death Empress twitched, anticipating her role as test subject.
Rising languidly, Yasenia's stare pierced with seductive intensity. Lips barely curved, yet her swaying form exuded profound temptation.
Heat surged through Tatyana, pooling intimately as her blood raced. Wordlessly, Yasenia lifted her chin with one finger... and smiled.
Tatyana's mind went vacant, crimson eyes locked wide with dilated pupils.
Lady First and Ao Xianlan watched Yasenia and Tatyana vanish. Lady First blinked. "Hm... Looks like lessons pause for several... days."