The invitation came in the form of a sleek black envelope, left under Shen Yuo's dorm door sometime after midnight. He found it while returning from the East Wing, still slightly dazed from the aftermath of Yue Hatake's "lesson."
The envelope smelled faintly of roses and something more luxurious—Sakura Kushina's signature perfume. Inside, written in immaculate calligraphy on scarlet parchment:
> *"Dear Shen,
You're cordially invited to the Velvet Suite tomorrow night at 8:00 PM. Wear nothing but confidence.
—S.K."*
His heart thudded hard. The Velvet Suite. That was the name whispered by both students and faculty alike. An elite, members-only floor of the Kushina Tower, rumored to house fantasies too extravagant to name. And now, Shen had an invitation.
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The next evening arrived too slowly.
By 7:30 PM, Shen stood in front of the Kushina Tower's private elevator, dressed in a black satin shirt with the top few buttons open, tailored pants, and a heartbeat that refused to settle.
He scanned the private keycard provided in the envelope. The elevator chimed and opened with a soft ding.
Inside, a velvet interior surrounded him—deep reds, gold trims, and a quiet hum of jazz music playing through hidden speakers. The moment the doors closed, the system activated.
> [Location: Velvet Suite - Kushina Tower Penthouse] Partner: Sakura Kushina Objective: "Break the Matriarch's Composure" Reward: 5,000 Tokens | Charisma +2 | New Passive Skill: "Command Aura Lv1"
The elevator doors opened directly into a lounge bathed in amber light. Soft music played, and rose petals lined the marble floor.
"You're early," came a voice like silk and smoke.
Shen turned.
Sakura stood on the landing of a staircase, draped in a crimson robe that slipped off one shoulder. Her dark hair cascaded freely over her bare collarbone. Her eyes drank him in slowly, deliberately, like wine she planned to savor.
"I wanted to be ready," Shen said.
"Mm," she descended the stairs slowly. "The Velvet Suite waits for no one. But you? I might make an exception."
Her heels clicked softly until she stood in front of him. She placed two fingers under his chin and studied him. "You're not the boy who met me at the club weeks ago."
"No," he said, voice steady. "You changed that."
She smiled, pleased. "Then let's see what I've made."
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Sakura led him through the lounge into the Velvet Suite proper—a room that seemed suspended between reality and a dream. Walls draped in red silk, a bed too large for any single purpose, and mood lighting that flickered like candlelight.
She poured wine into two crystal glasses and handed him one.
"Tonight," she said, swirling the liquid, "you will learn what it means to seduce... without touching."
Shen blinked. "What?"
She smiled, cat-like. "You're forbidden from initiating any physical contact. No touching me. Not unless I say so. Think you can handle that?"
> [Challenge Accepted] Bonus Tokens: +1,500 if completed without breaking the rule
Shen took a sip of the wine. "Let's find out."
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She began circling him, eyes sharp and slow like a predator. The silk of her robe whispered as she moved.
"Tell me, Shen," she said, brushing his shoulder with just her breath. "What do you desire most right now?"
"You," he answered, unblinking.
She laughed—low and rich. "You're learning. But desire is not always the same as dominance."
She stepped close, until her chest nearly grazed his.
"So show me. Use only your words, your presence... make me want to give in."
Shen exhaled slowly. The system buzzed:
> [New Skill: Command Aura Lv1] Activated Passive effect: +20% to verbal seduction success
He lowered his voice. "You're used to control, Sakura. But even queens want to kneel sometimes."
That made her breath catch. She narrowed her eyes but said nothing.
"You want to hear me beg," he continued, stepping slightly closer without touching. "But what if I can make you crave my voice more than my hands?"
She stared, lips parted.
He tilted his head, locking eyes with her. "Say the word... and I'll ruin you with just a whisper."
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The tension swirled. She took a step back, robe slipping further.
"Sit."
He obeyed.
She straddled his lap, not touching, but letting her robe graze his thighs. "Still haven't touched me," she said, teasingly.
"Not yet," he said.
She leaned in, lips hovering near his ear. "You want to, though."
"Of course. But you'll ask me to first."
She laughed again. But this time, it cracked. A fissure in her dominant façade.
"System," she whispered. "Permission granted."
> [Rule Lifted: Touch Initiation Approved]
Shen wasted no time. His hands slid up her thighs, fingers wrapping around her waist as he pulled her tight against him. She gasped, melting instantly.
He kissed her neck, then collarbone, then the swell of her breasts. Her robe fell away.
"Now," she whispered. "Ruin me."
He lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bed. What followed was a symphony of control, surrender, and pleasure. His mouth and hands learned every inch of her, the system enhancing each moan, each writhing twist of her hips.
> [Pleasure Sync: 92%] [Orgasm Triggered: Sakura Kushina] [Token Bonus: +5,800]
After her climax, Sakura lay breathless on his chest, her lipstick smeared, her voice husky.
"You were right," she murmured. "Even queens need to kneel."
Shen chuckled. "And I haven't even whispered yet."
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> [Quest Complete: Velvet Suite - Sakura's Seduction] Total Tokens Earned: 7,300 Stat Upgrades Available New Skill Acquired: "Voice of Command Lv1"
As they lay in the aftermath, the system buzzed again.
> Next Quest Unlocked: "Private Photoshoot with Kichou Uchia"
Shen exhaled.
Another queen awaits.
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