I made it to the inn, walked by the girl who was still bouncing up and down and entered the room with my key. I appeared in the room for less than a second before I felt cold metal on my throat.

  I respawned next to the fountain. I blinked and looked around before realizing what had just happened. “What the fuck was that!” I cried as I kicked the stupid fountain.

  Turning, I rushed back into the inn and down the hall. Pulling out my sword I tapped on the door with my key. I appeared on the other side ready for a fight, sword glowing.

  The room was spotlessly clean. Alissa, Ruby, and Amanda were all sitting on the bed casually talking. All three were dressed and relaxed.

  I sighed and put my sword away. Before walking over and sitting in the now empty chair. Amanda raised an eyebrow at me but said nothing.

  “Like I was saying Amanda. You are very important to our harem.” Alissa casually explained to the woman. Also, as my second in command, you are of course required to obey your commanding officer's orders.”

  “Team Alissa… not harem.” I commented dryly. Alissa and Amanda both looked at me. Ruby had never looked away since I entered the room. Her eyes were still on my crotch.

  Amanda sighed and looked at Alissa, before looking back at me. She suddenly had a tea cup in her hand. She took a sip. “Same thing really.” Was her response.

  “Well, unless you can be convinced, we might have an issue. My skill still has 29 days left on cooldown.” I remarked casually. I paused as I decided to double check.

  I pulled up my skill list and looked for mind control. What I found in its spot was instead a skill called The Description caused my eye to twitch and look for a delete button.. Again.

  The Power of Friendship is everlasting! You may use this on anybody at any time and they will instantly become your friend and party member!

  Note: This skill only affects harem members.

  If it worked on anyone, why did it only work on harem members? What was even considered a harem member? ‘

  It wasn’t the first time a skill had changed on me however. I sighed and shook my head. “I stand corrected, turns out I can use it right now.”

  “Wow, that is just like Hero! Of course your skills simply improve over time!” Princess Ruby said happily.

  I looked at Amanda, ignoring Princess Ruby. “Alright, let's get this over with.” I sighed as I stepped forward and reached for Amanda.

  “Wait!” Alissa suddenly cried. She pulled Amanda to her feet and began unbuttoning her jacket. Amanda just sighed and watched and Alissa fully removed her jacket.

  Alissa then started undoing Amanda’s bra. Amanda just held her bra in place and then let it drop showing her bare chest. Alissa grabbed Amanda's front button on her pants.

  “Captain, I don’t think I need to be naked for this, can’t he just touch me anywhere?” Amanda asked with her cheeks flushed slightly red.

  “No half measures! You need to be ready for the Hero!” Alissa said as she forced Amanda’s pants down to her ankles and then her panties. Amanda sighed and took another sip of tea.

  She was now standing completely naked. I rolled my eyes, stepped forward and grabbed her by the arm before activating the skill.

  After a moment, a popup notification dinged and I read it.

  You cannot use this skill on someone already in your party.

  I nodded, of course she was already in my party. Rolling my eyes I turned to Princess Ruby. “I can’t wait until Princess Melissa of the Beastkin tribe gives birth to your child hero!” She said excitedly.

  “Not the time or place Ruby” I said as I rubbed my eyes. For a moment I considered just getting a second room.

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  I looked at Amanda, who looked back at me, bored and drinking the last of her tea. “Apparently you're already part of the team.” I said. She just nodded, I flipped her off, she smiled.

  I turned and made my way to the door, I didn’t want to deal with this shit. “Wow, not even going to christen our new team member. For shame, Hero!” Alissa said, sounding upset.

  “It’s okay Alissa, he clearly has to save the world. Don’t mind me, your loyal loving party member.” Amanda said in a sad, sardonic tone.

  “Do not worry! Hero is clearly going to get items to make the moment more enjoyable!” Princess Ruby chimed in. I looked and somehow Ruby had already slipped off her dress and was working on her bra.

  I smiled. “Exactly, I will be back.. Eventually. Just go ahead and get started without me.” I then turned and went to push my key up to the door. Right before I tapped, I heard words that would haunt me forever. “Hero is right! I brought the chains!” The door made the unlocking sound and I appeared on the other side.

  They were all attractive, and I am sure any guy would want them. But after as many iterations I had been in, as many times as I had done this. Really, I couldn’t really do it. They were like dolls and not people to me.

  If I was in the mood, I might grab one of them and go to town. But between all the horrific deaths and quite frankly insane logic. It was just not my thing.

  Also, the memory of Princess Ruby glitching upright was still causing me a bit of sickness. I wasn’t over it like I thought. My only joy was the fact that I couldn’t hear them there. I left the inn and walked back towards the castle.

  It seems we will be doing the beastkin quest tomorrow. Melissa will be standing there all night and well into the morning. For a moment I considered maybe going for a quickie with her for fun.

  I shook my head, not now. My most recent plan had failed and now I was on a side quest within a side quest. Or was this the main quest? I truly didn’t know anymore.

  I reached the gate and it was closed. I checked the massive clock guy that wandered the street. He always had the correct time for some reason. 8 PM huh? Turning back to the gate I felt my exhaustion hit me.

  Not physical exhaustion, that wasn’t a thing here, mental. I looked back at the inn, where a nice comfy bed was waiting for me to lay there with my eyes closed. Sleep in this game was weird.

  Then I remembered the chain comment and Alissa’s.. Fascination.. With tying things up. Instead, I opened my skills and looked at ‘transform.’ I instantly closed it and decided trying to convince the guards might be easier.

  Walking up to the one on the right, I opened my mouth and a notification popped up.

   Charm skill failed.

  My eye twitched.. My charm wasn’t even on! I sighed and tried to push on the gate. Obviously it did nothing. I was trying to get to Princess Ruby’s room.

  She was clearly not there, what with the christening going on in my inn room. So there was an empty free bed. I looked back at the inn again before sighing and opening the skill menu again.

  “Please just this once don’t make this hurt” I pleaded with the skill menu. I tapped and watched as a list appeared of a dozen characters. They had percentage next to their names.

  My face went red when I realized all the cute girls were 90% and all my ‘party’ members were 100%. All male’s, of any type, were under 20%.

  Seriously, fuck this world. I shook my head and chose “Princess Ruby”

  Since she was a harem member, she was at 100%. I tensed and closed my eyes while waiting for the pain. It didn’t come. I slowly opened my eyes and wondered why it didn’t work, when I realized the guard looked a lot taller than I remembered.

  My eyes wide and I looked down. Cleavage is what I would like to say I saw. Instead, I saw the full breasts, which were big enough to block my view of what was under.

  But it was enough.. Since the transformation was not painful, it didn’t count clothes. I looked back at the guard. He hadn’t moved an inch or even looked at me.

  That was a good sign right? I stepped forward and said “I, Princess Ruby, wish to enter!” I had a feeling that wasn’t quite right, but whatever.

  “Of course Princess!” The guard directly in front of me said with no hesitation. He turned and walked over to the front of the gate, tapped it, and the doors snapped open instantly. I smiled at him in the way the Princess loved to smile and walked past him into the castle grounds. This was going great!

  I made it to the door and put my hand on it. It activated and I appeared inside the castle. Turning, I immediately went left and down the first hallway. Passing a dozen royal guards to reach a large set of double doors.

  I giggled, then frowned. Why did I just giggle? I shook my head and pushed on the door. I appeared in the Princess room a moment later. As expected, the room was empty except for a large luxurious bed. My smile widened and I blushed.

  I quickly shook my head and frowned. What was wrong with me?! I know! I could fix this, I just had to find the hero and..

  I pulled my skill menu and hit transform, canceling the transformation. For a moment, nothing happened and I wondered if I would have to ask the hero to help me figure out why it wasn’t working. Then there was a sharp pain and my body began to contort.

  I cried out and fell to my knees. Where was the Hero I needed.. The pain ended sharply and I sat there in my own body. Fully clothed, because of course I was. The only rule this world follows is that there are no damn rules.

  After calming down, I slowly got to my feet and walked to the bed. All things considered. That wasn’t that bad. A knock came from the door and I whirled to face the door. “Princess Ruby, are you okay. I heard you scream!”

  I paled. Princess Sapphire heard me scream. “Princess Ruby, are you there? Do you need to go get the guards?”

  Horror filled me and I called out without thinking “No! Everything is fine!”

  Silence from the other side for a long moment before “Hero? What are you doing in there with Princess Ruby? Why didn’t she answer?!”

  I started to panic until an idea hit me. “Actually, I am turning the Princess into one of my friends and team members. It’s painful, but don’t worry she will be fine!”

  “Can I join!” Sapphire cried from the other side of the door. I heard a click and she appeared in the room looking around. Her eyes landed on me and she opened her mouth.