When the call connected, a loud sound came from the other end.
Romeo seemed to have knocked over something.
"Are you Aster?"
"It's me." I said, "Ashtyn, actually my name is Ashtyn."
"Where are you now? I'll come and find you."
"Don't look for me."
I paused. "This call today is likely the last call I'll make to you.
"Romeo, I've always owed you a thank you.
"Years ago, when my family sold me to the J Club, I made a desperate attempt to find a way out, so I sought you out.
"My method was crude, but you still allowed me to achieve my wish and escape that prison.
"To me, you were my salvation.
"Romeo, I love you."
"If there is a next life, I want to meet you first."
Hearing me say these things, Jorge didn't react.
He looked down at his watch and gently tapped it, indicating that time was up.
I hung up the call and handed him the phone.
This call wasn't absolutely necessary. According to the current pace, I could complete my mission within three days.
But I couldn't wait any longer.
The mission in this world had worn me out emotionally.
I could only administer this catalyst.
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has surpassed ninety-five percent. Congratulations, host. Keep moving!]
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has surpassed ninety-seven percent...]
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has surpassed ninety-nine percent. Congratulations, host. Victory is just ahead!]
Noticing my abnormality, Jorge frowned slightly. "What are you waiting for?"
I lowered my gaze, answering a different question. "Do you really want to stand up again?"
I tend to hold grudges. He's been keeping me here and tormenting me for so long, I have to get some revenge.
"You have a way, don't you?" Jorge became excited, reaching out to grip my arm. "You can change bodies, so you must have the ability to make me stand up again!
"Monica, name your terms. As long as you can help me, I'll fulfill any of your requests!"
I looked at him and asked the system in my mind: "Besides opening the space-time tunnel, will there be extra points for successfully seducing Romeo?
"For example, letting Jorge stand up for one minute."
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has reached full value. Congratulations, host, the seduction mission is successful!]
Receiving the notification of mission success, my hand on the bed frame trembled slightly.
I looked up at Jorge. "I can make you stand up again."
Before Jorge could be happy, I added, "Now, kneel down and beg me."
He raised his head sharply, looking at me with disbelief and a hint of hidden resentment.
Jorge was silent for a few seconds.
Then he used his arms to prop himself up on either side of the wheelchair, exerting a little force, and fell down.
He clumsily got up from the floor and then knelt in front of me in a rather peculiar position.
"I beg you, save me."
Those words came out almost between clenched teeth.
This act of humiliating him made me feel better.
About half an hour later.
"System, redeem it for him."
When the pain came from his knees, Jorge didn't react for a moment.
After several seconds, he slowly got up, supporting himself on the wheelchair.
He looked at his legs in shock.
This sense of stability on the ground and the sensations in his legs were something he hadn't experienced in a long time.
"I... I can walk..."
He walked around the laboratory like a child who had just learned to walk.
Then he slowly turned to look at me.
In that instant, a myriad of complex emotions flashed across his eyes.
The most obvious one was called greed.
"Come here."
