The Scumbag's Guide To Heroism novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122: 122 | The Family Man and Other Dangerous Revelations

I turned my head to look at her properly. Her pink hair was a complete disaster, her makeup was smeared, and there were bite marks all over her neck and shoulders. She looked thoroughly fucked and completely satisfied.

"You okay?" I asked.

"Mm. Better than okay." She finally opened her eyes and looked at me. "You’re dangerous, you know that?"

"You’ve mentioned it."

"I’m serious." She reached over and put her hand on my chest, right over my heart. "Two hours ago we were having a family meeting. Now my daughter is in the shower washing your cum out of her and I’m lying here thinking about round five."

"Pretty sure we’re done for today."

"Probably smart." Her smile turned wicked. "Though with that stamina of yours I’m never quite sure."

The Oracle Feed pinged in the corner of my vision. I’d been ignoring it for the past two hours but now that things had calmed down I couldn’t avoid it anymore.

I pulled up the notification.

QUEST COMPLETE: Keep It In The Family

Main Objectives:

Convince Diane Fitzgerald to participate: COMPLETE

Convince Sloane Fitzgerald to participate: COMPLETE

Bring both subjects to climax in shared encounter: COMPLETE

Bonus Objectives:

Ensure both subjects achieve climax at least twice: COMPLETE

Maintain enthusiasm from all parties throughout: COMPLETE

Rewards Granted:

7,500 Scumbag Points

Epic Gacha Ticket (Selection Option)

+25 Reputation with Diane Fitzgerald (Current: 85/100 - ENTHRALLED)

+25 Reputation with Sloane Fitzgerald (Current: 109/100 - OBSESSED)

Passive Trait Unlocked: Family Man

Additional Notes:

Integration successful. Household stability achieved. Polyamorous framework established. Recommend maintenance through regular shared encounters and individual attention to prevent regression.

I stared at the numbers. Sloane’s reputation had broken past one hundred. The System classified her as Obsessed now, which was both flattering and terrifying. Diane had jumped to Enthralled.

And I’d unlocked something called Family Man.

I pulled up the trait description.

Family Man (Passive Trait - Rare)

When maintaining romantic relationships with multiple women who are aware of each other, receive the following benefits:

+15% to all Charisma checks when mediating conflicts

+20% to Stamina recovery when resting in shared space

Reduced jealousy generation between established partners

Increased cooperation during group activities

Note: This trait only functions when all parties have consented to the arrangement and maintain awareness of other partners. Deception voids all benefits and applies penalties instead.

So the System was rewarding me for actually getting everyone on the same page instead of sneaking around. That was almost responsible.

Almost.

"You’re doing that thing," Diane said.

I looked at her. "What thing?"

"The thing where you go quiet and your eyes unfocus like you’re reading something nobody else can see." She propped herself up on one elbow. "What is it? Another power?"

My stomach dropped. "What makes you think it’s a power?"

"Because I’m not stupid." Her voice was gentle but firm. "I told you I noticed something after we started sleeping together. My Luster feels stronger. More responsive. And it’s not just me, is it?"

I should have lied. Should have deflected. Should have done literally anything except tell her the truth.

But I was so tired of lying.

"No," I said quietly. "It’s not just you."

Diane’s expression didn’t change but something shifted in her eyes. "What does it do?"

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