Ethan decided to test his transformed body by doing exercises: Push Ups, Sit Ups, Back Ups, and Squat Jumps - 500 repetitions each set.
For the first 10 minutes, exhaustion set in as sweat poured from his body. But moments later, Ethan felt his body changing in a terrifying way:
It was adapting.
Over the next hour, Ethan not only completed the 500 repetitions for each exercise set, but even increased them to 1000 counts!
After finishing, there wasn't a single drop of sweat or any sign of fatigue. Ethan could only praise this system, acknowledging that with this power, his dreams would be easily realized.
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To achieve his dreams, Ethan couldn't just stay idle. Putting on his clothes - even cheap ones couldn't diminish his handsomeness at all.
Whether it was actors or male models out there, none could compare to Ethan now. If he wanted, he could easily claim the title of World's Most Handsome Man.
This wasn't an exaggeration.
"Oh right, how does this Infinite Charm work?"
[Infinite Charm - as the name suggests, means the Host's charm is limitless. With this, even gods of handsomeness would pale in comparison to the Host, and goddesses of beauty would blush and have their hearts race.]
[Any woman the Host is interested in won't be able to resist this Infinite Charm. Their favorable impression of the Host forms more easily, and seeds of love grow faster in their hearts.]
[But rest assured, people who know the Host won't be suspicious about your changed appearance. In fact, even knowing you're the same Ethan Evans, your handsomeness will still amaze them - even make them envious.]
Hearing the system's explanation, Ethan nodded in satisfaction.
Going downstairs, Ethan spotted a woman who caught his attention.
Vanessa Carlington was his next-door neighbor, 33 years old - whether single or not, he wasn't sure. Her long brown hair was tied up and draped over her ample chest.
Her hazel brown eyes had a captivating charm that could draw any man in. Her body was curvaceous with large breasts and a slim waist - displaying the true charm of a MILF that even fascinated Ethan.
They rarely talked, perhaps only a few times when Ethan first moved in. Their relationship never went beyond being neighbors in adjacent apartments.
"Ms. Carlington, good morning." Ethan took the initiative to greet her.
Vanessa looked up at the man with a charming smile, "Good morning, Ethan."
Sweat glistened on her beautiful face, and her clothes were slightly damp, making any man drool at the outline of her breasts beneath the fabric.
Ethan looked directly into Vanessa's eyes, his voice calm but firm, "What are you carrying? It looks heavy, let me take it for you."
Without waiting for an answer, Ethan took the large bag from Vanessa's hands. The beautiful woman was surprised, but the commanding tone in Ethan's voice made refusal impossible.
Noticing Ethan's gaze remained fixed on her eyes, Vanessa was slightly startled. She knew she was beautiful and admired by every man in the apartment complex.
But most men only admired her body, often shamelessly staring at her figure while talking, which disgusted and discomforted her.
Others admired her face, though that didn't stop them from checking out her body too, which Vanessa equally despised.
But Ethan was different.
As neighbors, Vanessa knew Ethan. Seeing him maintain eye contact without wandering eyes surprised her.
"Come on, I'll help you carry this." Ethan's voice remained calm.
Vanessa snapped out of it and nodded, "Ah, thank you then, Ethan."
Nodding, Ethan carried the bag which seemed full of groceries from the supermarket. It was quite heavy, evident from its size.
After reaching Vanessa's door right next to his, Ethan handed the items back to her.
"Thank you, Ethan. If you'd like, why not come in and I'll get you a drink?"
For a moment, Vanessa was shocked at her own words. Never had she thought to invite a man into her apartment, especially one 13 years her junior...
"Really? I don't want to trouble you." Ethan gently declined, though inwardly smirking.
Vanessa shook her head, smiling sweetly, "It's no trouble at all. Please come in, as my thanks."
"Well then, pardon my intrusion."
Leading Ethan to the living room, she invited him to sit on the sofa while she went to the kitchen to prepare drinks and simple snacks.
Placing them on the table, she sat on the sofa across from Ethan, "Please drink, Ethan. Thanks for helping me earlier."
"It's nothing, Ms. Carlington. Please relax, and thank you for the drink." Ethan casually waved his hand and drank the mango juice Vanessa made.
Vanessa smiled and shook her head, "Call me Vanessa. No need to be so formal."
"Understood, Vanessa."
Ethan's confident response and charming smile made Vanessa's heartbeat quicken.
Her cheeks quickly reddened, and she felt her face growing warm.
They continued chatting for a while.
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"Oh right, Vanessa."
"Hmm?"
"Is your husband - or boyfriend not home?"
Vanessa's face reddened. They'd been talking for 30 minutes, and their relationship - aided by Infinite Charm and Ethan's suddenly improved way with women - had progressed rapidly.
Hearing Ethan's question, Vanessa smiled wryly, "What do you mean... I'm single with no boyfriend, let alone married."
This time Ethan was surprised. "Huh? I thought you were married, or at least had a partner. I mean, Vanessa, you're so beautiful. I'm sure many men are interested in and desire you, right?"
Vanessa nodded slightly, but being called beautiful by Ethan made the blush on her cheeks more pronounced.
Of course, this wasn't her first time being complimented.
But coming from Ethan, somehow I...
Pressing a hand to her racing heart from the compliment, Vanessa put on a charming smile as she asked, "Oh? Is Ethan also interested in and desiring me? Ufufufu~"
"Of course. What am I? A normal man. And you, Vanessa, are the most beautiful woman I've met so far. It'd be nonsense if I wasn't interested, and I truly desire you to be my woman."
He didn't hesitate. His voice was calm yet firm as he spoke while maintaining intense eye contact.
Vanessa's heart beat even faster, her cheeks reddening as she blushed in embarrassment. Covering her flushed cheeks and feeling her face burn, Vanessa didn't know how to respond.