Nash blinked at the glowing text in front of him. For a moment, he thought he was seeing things. The noise from the crowd faded to a soft buzz as he read the words over and over.
Hidden Quest: Alpha Male. Impress 10 women. Raise their satisfaction until each is fully content.
He let out a slow breath.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" he whispered.
Nia, sitting a few seats away, turned to him.
"You say something?"
He forced a small grin.
"Nah. Just thinking about the next move."
She gave him a look, then turned away. Nash leaned forward, elbows on his knees, still staring at the glowing panel. His heart started to beat faster.
Ten women? Satisfied?
He went through the names in his head.
Aiko... sure, that fits. But the others? And what's this about Nia? She's jealous? Why? And Alicia, too? What's going on here?
He rubbed his face, groaning softly. The almighty's system at its finest again, and what's more, it asked him the impossible.
