"Haa...!"
I jolted upright from my sleep, breathing rapidly and heavily, my heart pounding in my chest.
Frantically, I checked over my entire body, and only after confirming that everything was intact and there were no injuries did I breathe a sigh of relief.
"Thank God it's just a dream..."
I wearily rubbed my forehead. "I should probably stop reading those reincarnation novels for a while. It's likely because those stories always use the same cliché of the protagonist getting hit by a truck that I'm reliving the same experience in my dreams."
"But what about that purple-haired woman? Could she have appeared because my libido's been out of control lately? Maybe she was just the embodiment of my ideal type of woman? Because, let's be honest, a woman that perfect, with a gorgeous face and a body like that, just doesn't exist in real life."
"And what's she talking about? Another world? Hah, as if such a thing truly exists."
As I murmured to myself, a voice suddenly came from behind me.
"But that wasn't a dream, though?"
"Who?!" I quickly turned around at the unfamiliar yet familiar voice at the same time.
The sight that greeted me next sent a shiver down my spine, making me tremble.
"H-how are you here??" I was so nervous that my voice came in a stutter.
The incredibly beautiful woman with purple hair from my dream was now standing before me, her face no longer hidden by the veil, showcasing features so captivating they stirred my emotions intensely.
There are simply no words that could define her beauty.
I was so intoxicated by her beauty that I didn't even realize my cheeks were burning intensely, my penis saluted extremely as if it wanted to break free from the confinement of my pants.
I couldn't help but think.
'Seriously, it's just her face, so why am I struggling to control my desire already? Wait, why do I feel moistness in my pants? Damn, what's happening? Did I really just climax from just seeing her face? Am I truly that desperate for a woman?"
I was stunned by how strongly she affected my emotions.
Hurriedly, I gathered all my willpower and, with great effort, finally managed to look away.
Only once her face and figure were out of view did I manage to somewhat regain my composure. I no longer felt like I was drunk.
"D-did I fall out of bed and hit my head so badly that characters from my dream are now appearing in reality?"
"Fufufu, as amusing as I find your reaction and as much as I'd like to play along, I have to tell you the truth. No, you're not dreaming. Everything you experienced earlier was real, including me, of course!" the beautiful woman chuckled softly.
Her clear laugh, reminiscent of a cheerful bell, makes my knees buckle almost immediately.
I've read countless descriptions in novels about how a woman's voice could be so alluring and gentle that it would make listeners weak in the knees. But this was my first time experiencing it firsthand.
"Oops, my apologies. A bit of my Charm accidentally leaked out, but you should know it was beyond my control. As the Goddess of Lust and Love, everything I do, including speaking, naturally evokes strong emotions. Despite this, I've tried my best to restrain my power so you don't become overwhelmed with desire, unable to focus on anything but mating."
Her explanation didn't help me in the slightest. Instead, it only made the throbbing in my head worse.
At the same time, I couldn't help but feel growing discomfort in my lower region. For some reason, just hearing her talk had brought me to climax several times, leaving my pants drenched.
I didn't understand the reason, but it seemed like her voice carried a mysterious effect, inducing arousal, exactly like what an aphrodisiac would do.
"We can't have a proper conversation if this continues," she remarked with a hint of helplessness.
Then, she suddenly continued with excitement, "Oh, I have an idea! Wait a moment!"
I barely registered her comment as I was consumed by exhaustion.
Climaxing several times in quick succession left me feeling utterly exhausted and weak. I didn't care who the woman was or where I was. All I wanted was to rest peacefully...
Unfortunately, wanting something and getting it are two different things.
Just because I wanted to rest, it didn't mean I'd be able to.
Just as I closed my eyes, I heard her voice again.
"I'm back... oh, you look pale! Hurry, drink this!"
In a daze, I accepted what she offered. It was a wine glass filled with a rich, fragrant red liquid.
'A wine?' I thought briefly before downing the cup in one gulp.
I was so parched that I momentarily overlooked the caution against taking food or drinks from strangers. It could have been poisoned, but I wasn't in a state to worry about that. All I craved was a drink to ease my dry throat!
After finishing the drink to the last drop, I felt a surge of energy flood back into my body almost immediately. The dizziness and weakness that had been bothering me vanished, and my mind cleared. I was astonished to find myself back in my peak condition again.
"What did you just give me?" I couldn't help but ask.
"A Rejuvenating Potion. Hehe, how do you feel now?"
"Fantastic. Better than ever," I responded instinctively before the realization hit me.
'Damn, what exactly is going on? Who is this woman? And what did she just give me? A potion? Who uses words like that to describe medicine syrup in the 21st century?' I frowned.
The woman didn't seem to mind my sudden silence. But just because she appeared indifferent didn't mean I wasn't concerned! I was anxious as hell the entire time. I don't know what to ask first!
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't hesitate to ask. But after going through a series of strange experiences, I've become cautious and fearful of this mysterious woman. I mean, who wouldn't?!
Initially, she appeared out of nowhere and made me an offer that sounds something like when a prostitute is trying to sell themselves. Then, a truck unexpectedly hit me, yet I woke up perfectly unharmed.
Afterward, I realized just seeing her face and hearing her voice made me feel intoxicated, as if under the influence of an aphrodisiac. I even climaxed several times from the latter. And then she fed me something she called a potion.
None of these events is remotely normal!
I knew I couldn't stay quiet forever. So, after a bit of mental scrambling, I finally spoke, awkward and unsure.
"You said everything I've experienced is real… including you? You're not just some figment of my imagination?"
Learning from my experience, I didn't dare to look at her face, fearing I'd be drunk on her beauty.
"Yes,"
I continued, still confused.
"And what about the truck? Was that real too? I still remember the pain of being hit by it. It felt way too real. But now… well, as you can see, I've got no injuries. And I'm still alive and kicking."
"What makes you think you're still alive?"
"Huh?" Her answer caught me off guard, and I instinctively looked up before quickly lowering my gaze again.
"Don't worry, you can look at me now. I've changed my form, as you can see."
'Changed your form? Like putting on new clothes or a mask?
'I didn't fully grasp her words, but after a brief hesitation, I slowly raised my eyes.
I saw a doll.
The doll was small but had the exact same face and body figure as the purple-haired woman. It was like an identical replica of her.
"What do you think? I still look beautiful and cute in this doll form, right? More importantly, now we can talk face-to-face without you getting overwhelmed by my voice and face."
The doll's mouth moved as it spoke, but instead of being creepy, it came off as oddly cute.
I was just about to reply, my mouth open, when she spoke up first.
"Oh dear, I nearly forgot. We've been talking for so long, yet I haven't even told you my name."
"I'm Althea, the Goddess of Lust and Love."