Leveling Up by Seducing Milfs-Chapter 123. The Rizz That Works

Rick wanted to argue, but he knew they were right. Sylvia was much stronger than any of them.

If she was having trouble, having them around would probably make things worse because they could get in her way.

"Hahhh... Okay," Rick sighed. "But I want to know what’s going on every few hours."

"I want to know right away if Liora thinks her situation is getting worse."

Both women nodded in agreement.

Carmilla said with a slight smile, "In the meantime, you have other things to do."

"General Zara has been inquiring about you. Something about wanting to talk about the terms of the alliance formally now that you’re better."

Natasha’s face was carefully blank. "We thought you might want to keep those talks private."

"Carmilla wants to keep training with the demon warriors, and I need to learn more about their magical skills."

Rick looked at both of them very closely. "Are you letting me spend time alone with Zara?"

Carmilla said simply, "We trust you."

"And we know that we need to make connections with the Seven Major Powers. And of course, Zara is a big part of what we do."

Natasha added with a hint of amusement, "We’ve also seen how she looks at you."

"It will be fun to see how this turns out."

Rick’s face got hot. "She doesn’t look at me in any special way."

"Thanks..." Rick pulled them both closer just to kiss their lips by taking turns.

"I love you two..."

""We love you too.""

The two women just smiled knowingly and went back to what they were doing, leaving Rick standing there feeling like he had been set up in some way.

He walked toward the command tent, where Zara usually did business, and his mind was already working on how to start the conversation.

He knew that the alliance was important, but he also knew that Zara was the Demon King’s wife. That made any possible bonding much more complicated.

Zara unexpectedly descended from above and landed in front of him, causing the ground beneath her feet to tremble. She had a greatsword strapped to her back, and she was smiling like she was having the best time he’d ever seen during the battle.

"CONSORT!" she yelled, and her voice echoed through the camp. "I see you finally came out of your recovery!"

She slapped him on the back hard enough to make him stagger before he could say anything. It felt like being hit by a hammer three times.

"Good! Great! Your face is back to its normal color!"

"Vyra’s ways of healing are clearly working!"

"Y-You knew?!" Rick coughed to try to catch his breath. "Wait, forget that... General Zara, I wanted to talk about—"

"Talking is BORING!" Zara cut in, putting her arm around his shoulders and guiding him to a different part of the camp.

"We won a big victory! The corruption was stopped! My husband came back from retirement!

"There’s no reason to do stuffy talks, but a party to celebrate together!"

Rick found himself being half carried, half dragged through the demon camp. Warriors they passed saluted Zara respectfully and nodded to Rick with varying degrees of curiosity and respect.

Rick was able to ask, "Where are we going?"

"To wake my husband and tell him you’re better," Zara said. "Then we celebrate the right way!"

They got to a big tent that was clearly the Demon King’s private space. Guards were standing at attention outside, but they seemed unsure when Zara came near.

"Is Lord Zork awake?" she asked.

The head guard shook his head in apology. "General, he’s still sleeping."

"He told us not to bother him unless there was an emergency."

Zara’s smile got bigger. "Is that true?"

"Yes, General."

"Well, then!" She looked at Rick. "We have time to do other things while he sleeps, it seems."

"Have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet," Rick said.

"Perfect! I’m really hungry right now!"

"Come on, let’s eat and talk even though it’s boring!" She led him away from Zork’s tent and toward what looked like a place for everyone to eat.

Rick made the most of the relaxed setting. His Seduce to EXP and Comfort to EXP skills were both turned on, and he could feel them pinging softly whenever Zara reacted positively to him. He needed to cultivate a much deeper affection from her if he wished to establish a closer relationship.

The problem was that Zara seemed to naturally charge through every conversation. She was bigger, stronger, and more experienced than he was, and she had the confidence of someone who had led armies for decades.

To truly connect with her emotionally, he would need to employ a different approach than he had with his previous partners.

Rick couldn’t tell what the demon breakfast foods were, but they smelled great as they sat at a long table. Zara started to fill a plate with food and talked excitedly about the battle and how well Rick had done.

"You know," Rick said, cutting her off, "you look beautiful when you’re excited about fighting."

Zara stopped with a piece of meat halfway to her mouth. She looked at Rick for a second, then started to laugh. "Are you trying to seduce me, Consort?"

"Hahahahaha! Now that’s a bold thing to do for a human!"

[+5 EXP: SEDUCE TO EXP ACTIVATED]

[AFFECTION: ZARA BLOODTHORN 0/10 → 2/10]

Rick looked her in the eye and said, "I’m being honest."

"The way you fought in the battle and the smile on your face were so interesting. When you fight, you’re in your element."

Zara’s laugh turned into something more real. "You’re right. I feel most alive when I’m fighting."

"Since I was a kid, my passion for fighting has always been present."

"How did you get to know Zork?" Rick asked because he was really interested.

Zara’s face looked like it was remembering something. "He beat my clan when I was still a teenager."

"I challenged him to a fight because I was young, dumb, and full of pride." She smiled. "He beat me in thirty seconds, and then instead of killing me, he offered me a job in his army."

"Said I had great potential."

"And you fell in love?" Rick asked.

"Eventually," Zara said, her voice getting softer. "It took years, but he was patient."

"He taught me everything I know about leading and fighting. I realized one day that I had fallen in love with him without even realizing it." She chewed on the food for a while before swallowing. "By then, he was already thinking about retiring."

"He wanted to give up the throne and live a quiet life. I talked him into staying king long enough to keep things stable, and then we both stepped down."

[+10 EXP: COMFORT TO EXP ACTIVATED]

[AFFECTION: ZARA BLOODTHORN 2/10 → 4/10]

Rick could tell that his skills were working as Zara talked about her past. The key was to get her to talk about things that were important to her and to show that he was really interested instead of just trying to make her feel good.

"Do you miss it?" Rick wanted to know. "Are you still in charge instead of being semi-retired?"

Zara thought about the question very hard. "Sometimes... it’s been quiet for the last few years."

"Fighting the wave of corruption made me remember how much I like the challenge of battle." She regarded Rick with a critical gaze.

"You know how to do this well by getting a demon like me to talk."

Rick said honestly, "I care about the people I’m talking to."

"I want to know them, not just use them."

Zara’s smile got a little smaller, but her eyes were still bright. "Smart boy. You know exactly what you’re doing, right?"

"Using your charm to make me like you more."

Rick thought that being honest was the best way to go. "Yes and no."

"To save the world, I do need to make connections with the Seven Major Powers, but I really like talking to you because you are interesting, and I admire your strength."

[+15 EXP: SEDUCE TO EXP ACTIVATED]

[+10 EXP: COMFORT TO EXP ACTIVATED]

[AFFECTION: ZARA BLOODTHORN 4/10 → 6/10]

Zara laughed again, and it sounded real and warm. "There’s that honesty... no wonder you could make that dragon queen fall for you."

"Thanks for that. Most demons are too scared to tell me the truth." She leaned in, and her presence was overwhelming in the best way. "Tell me, Consort."

"Do you think I’m good-looking?"

Rick looked her in the eye without blinking. "Very much."

"You are strong, sure of yourself, and beautiful, and you give off an energy that draws everyone to you."

"Anyone with eyes would think you were attractive."

Zara’s smile turned into a grin. "And you’re not worried that I’m married to the Demon King? The same Demon King who could kill you with one hand?"

Rick said, "I’m scared, but Zork doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would get jealous for no reason."

"And I’m not trying to take you away. I just want to get to know you better."

Zara looked at him for a long time, and her face was blank. Then she suddenly stood up and took his hand. "Come on.

"We’re leaving."

"Huh? Leaving...?" Rick repeated his statement, and she helped him to his feet.

"Seems like my rizz worked on her... even though she’s married... that’s the most challenging part about having a MILF, you know?" Rick said it in his mind while trying to smile.

"Yes! We’re going to enjoy a celebration together!"

"We’ll have fun and see the hidden city!" She was already pulling him toward the edge of the camp.

"Wait, a city that’s hidden?" Rick asked, "What is that?"

Zara smiled as she looked back. "You didn’t think we lived in tents all the time, did you?"

"The demon realm has cities, just like humans do.

"We use magic to hide them so that they can’t be found by corrupt scouts."

"Come on! I’ll show you!"