Just Enchanted by Her Strength

The room was filled with a refreshing fragrance, reminiscent of citrus-flavored soda. Before the first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the window lattice, the room's occupant had already stood in front of the washbasin. The mirror reflected a face that, despite signs of fatigue, was undeniably handsome. With sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and white teeth, the man's appearance exuded a fatal charm. His dark, tousled hair and deep purple eyes added to his allure, making him a man whose looks would be admired by anyone. His face, a dazzling blend of charm and mystery, could be considered a work of art. "I have to say, there's nothing wrong with this face... It's just a pity that good looks can't be eaten. If only I could trade my good looks for strength," the handsome young man sighed deeply, then patted his cheeks and said, "On the bright side, at least it's better than being a corporate drone. One can't expect too much." Just two days ago, he was a corporate drone who had just finished a tiring day of work. After returning home, he turned on his computer and launched a game called "Wheel of Fortune," an open-world anime-style cultivation game. While grinding for materials all night, he suddenly felt his heart stop, and everything went black. When he came to his senses, he found himself in the world he had long been fascinated with—a world of swords and magic, gods and demons. If that were all there was to it, it would have been a blessing. After all, as a corporate drone, he had no attachment to reality. The only downside was that his name was now Phoenix Stellaris. A noble surname, a noble lineage, he was an absolute noble aristocrat even when looking at the entire empire... but he would rather be a beggar or a slave. "Ah......." With a long sigh, Phoenix exited the washroom. The windows along the corridor greeted the first light of dawn. At the corner of the corridor, Phoenix was met with a burst of sweet and fragrant wind. Then came a clear and serene voice: "Brother, breakfast is ready." Standing in front of Phoenix was a girl who seemed to have stepped out of a painting. Her attire was a combination of black and white with gold embroidery interwoven. Beneath her short skirt were a pair of white over-the-knee socks, giving the impression of a custom-made maid outfit. The girl kept her head slightly bowed. Her platinum-blonde hair, reaching her shoulders, was neatly styled and separated into layers with ribbons and hair clips. In the soft morning light filtering through the windows, the girl's platinum-blonde hair seemed to blend with the shards of sunlight. Two meticulously braided strands hung down from her temples. After maintaining her respectful bow for three seconds, the girl raised her head, revealing a face of icy, delicate beauty, like an elegant and aloof fairy. Her pale violet eyes were slightly downcast, and her pupils seemed to hold an eternal poem. Meeting her gaze, it was difficult to discern what, if anything, she was actually focusing on. "Eleanor, I've told you, you don't need to be so formal at home," Phoenix sighed, repeating the words he had said countless times: "There are only two of us left in the Stellaris family. I understand in front of outsiders, but do you have to be so stiff even here?" "This is not a performance, Brother," Eleanor replied with unwavering precision. "These are the manners one should uphold. It is precisely because the family is in its current state that we must adhere to tradition and etiquette. Please be assured that even if you prove to be as useless as garbage, an utterly irredeemable disappointment, I will not harbor excessive negative emotions. Maintaining decorum is as natural to me as breathing, and never a burden." "...Did you just insult me?" "Breakfast is ready, Brother. Please do not linger by the washroom door. You have already spent an excessive amount of time there this morning." The platinum-blonde girl offered a small, closed-lip smile. Phoenix followed Eleanor to the long table, his gaze troubled as he watched this girl, who addressed him as "Brother," calmly prepare his breakfast. Despite calling him "Brother," Eleanor was not Phoenix's biological sister. As a member of the Stellaris family's branch family, she was more accurately his distant cousin. Back then, Phoenix had just come to terms with his reincarnation and was delighted that he had finally achieved his wish: he was going to kick a*s and achieve great things in the world of "Wheel of Fortune"! Then he saw Eleanor, and instantly recognized her. Eleanor Stellaris... Wasn't that the [Stellarborn Sword] from the game? The core gameplay of "Wheel of Fortune" revolved around players encountering various beautiful girls in an open world, recruiting them as teammates, building relationships, completing quests, and unlocking hidden, adult-oriented content. Each recruitable character had a complex and lengthy questline that had to be completed step-by-step to achieve a full "capture." And Phoenix just so happened to have completed the questline for [Stellarborn Sword] Eleanor Stellaris. In the final step of the quest, players needed to team up with Eleanor to defeat the boss, the [Despoiled One]. This was the last head of the Stellaris family, corrupted and consumed by Chaos. This was the very blood relative Eleanor had sworn to serve, "Phoenix Stellaris." After defeating the [Despoiled One], Eleanor would tearfully loot his corpse. She would smear the ashes of her dead relative on her skin, permanently imbuing herself with a stat-boosting war ash. She would condense the blood of her dead relative into a teardrop-shaped jade, using it as a vessel for magical power. She would infuse the spinal cord of her dead relative with a f*******n ritual, injecting it into her own body to gain a boost of power. And she would swear a blood oath to restore the Stellaris family to its former glory. For this reason, Eleanor was also known by players as "Fighting with the weight of her family on her shoulders." Phoenix himself had often made jokes about this grim fate, but he couldn't laugh now that Eleanor was calling him "Brother." Phoenix's heart raced, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead. Becoming a stepping stone? He didn't want that! "Brother, please eat... Please don't space out. Did you get enough rest last night? There's a social ball at the Aurelian Oak Palace today," Eleanor placed a fragrant meat roll, along with a vegetable salad and a large glass of fruit wine, in front of the dazed Phoenix and spoke softly. "I was reading. I finished Imperial History, Hymns to the Aurelian Oak, and Deciphering the Dragon Disaster Era," Phoenix replied, beginning to enjoy the breakfast Eleanor had prepared for him. "Diligence and a love of learning are commendable virtues. I hope you can maintain this dedication so that you can restore our family to its former glory more quickly. However, you did not keep The Song of Luminescence by your bedside, which is unbecoming of the head of the Stellaris family. Since you are unwilling to read our family's history yourself, it is my duty to recount it to you……" Eleanor stood ramrod straight, narrating the long and brilliant history of the Stellaris family. Her hands were clasped in front of her flat stomach. The white lace of her maid outfit was pulled taut across her well-developed chest. Phoenix pretended not to hear, lost in his own thoughts. After getting a grasp of the situation, Phoenix naturally started thinking about ways to save himself. Fortunately, the details of the "Eleanor" questline were quite clear, and Phoenix knew exactly how he would become corrupted by Chaos. About two years before the present day, a wave of Chaos had engulfed the Stellaris Domain, annihilating the stronghold on the edge of the empire. Only the lord of the Stellaris Domain had managed to escape in defeat, seeking refuge in the Imperial Capital. The fall of the Stellaris Domain meant that Chaos would start corrupting the Immaculate Holy Spirit. If the Immaculate Holy Spirit succumbed to the violent intrusion of Chaos, then all of its direct descendants, who were intrinsically linked to its fate, would be corrupted along with it. The solution was simple: become stronger. Once one reached the sixth rank, the Legendary Heavenly Rank, such corruption would be of no concern. But what rank was Phoenix now? The second rank, [Elite], making him essentially a super soldier. Ascending to Legendary within two or three years was something he could only dream about. But Phoenix had a reason to remain calm. Being reincarnated as a destined stepping stone was undoubtedly a dead end, but what would you do if the player-exclusive talents from "Wheel of Fortune" were also with you? [Soul-Given (Limited to High-Charisma Females)] [Can share selected target's talents and skills, the specific degree depending on the level of affection. After advancing, can share the apostle's great deeds and achievements] [Current contracted apostle: None] The ability to leech the abilities of romanceable characters. This was the power of being a player. And the strength of characters in "Wheel of Fortune" depended almost entirely on their talents and skills. As long as he could leech one or two T0 - tier talents, achieving legendary status within two years wasn't an impossible task. He might even be able to crush the Chaos army! Humiliate! Ravage! Now there was only one question: where was he going to find a target who was both charismatic and talented, and whose affection was easy to raise?