Chapter 91: The King’s Hands Are Never Empty

[SYSTEM RESULT]• Match: Blacklist 101 – Skull Diggers 64

• Statline (Nash): 54 PTS

• Payout: 1080 Credits (scoring bonus)

+10 BP (win)

MVP BONUS

[MVP BONUS — CHOICE CHEST]

Choose ONE:

A) Skill Box

B) Passive Box

C) Team Box

Nash stared at the floating options, this, right here, was maybe his second favorite moment of his system interactions, precedented only by the increase of stats.

"A skill box..."

He rubbed his chin, thinking. Could be anything. A shot enhancer, maybe something wild like what Disorder Shoot gave him before.

That one turned him into a scoring machine. A new Skill could push him even further... Maybe a dribbling skill? Or a jumping?

It could be something about the dunking ability he was severely lacking or something about defending to be all rounded.

Although a defending ability would be a problem since he would burn more stamina, and he was just in the green area of his recovery passive, adding more effort might seriously reduce the effectiveness of his recovery.

He wasn’t sure. It was tempting, but there was more to get.

"B) Passive Box..." he muttered.

Probably his most underrated area. The passives were always on, no cool down, no condition. His talking had become music to the ears of anyone he was talking to thanks to his smooth talk after all.

Now in the sport area, if it dropped him stamina regen, he’d be unstoppable.

But it was randomized. Random meant gambling. And tonight had already proved, when four bodies swarmed him, he had to pass.

It was normal, but with his system, he expected better from himself. And who could say he wouldn’t get something useless now?

His eyes slid to C.

"Team Box."

Now this one was quite rare. Literally the second time he got something team related. A reward to make any team he was playing for better? Just golden, and he had already proved it.

Diggers didn’t bother him until he had been neutralized by Salida.

And they were ranked the same as them, the next crew could be easily stronger, smarter.

If he got stuck, and the opponent had a monster scorer, he would be done.

Someone else needed to cut the rope in the team. Maybe this was it. The team still looked shaky, and with something like that... If he could cumulate team buffs, he could achieve great victories with a team constituted of girls.

He sighed, the choice was obvious.

"Alright," he thought. "For now, I just need to stay alive."

Decision made.

[SELECTION CONFIRMED: Team Box]

A cool prickle rolled up his forearms as three faint, glassy crystal spun, orbiting his wrists like slow coins.

[TEAM CORE — SET (Tier I)]

• Crystal I — BLACK LINK (Aura)

Effect (while Nash is on the floor): Teammates +5% movement speed and +7% rotation speed on defense. Switching and close‑outs tighten automatically.

• Crystal II — SHARED FOCUS (Bond)

Effect (passes from Nash): Receivers gain +6% shot accuracy and –10% turnover chance for 3 seconds after the catch. Lobs and lead passes gain +8% conversion.

• Crystal III — IRON PULSE (Regen)

Effect (lineup with Nash): Teammates recover stamina 15% faster during live play; brief surge (+5%) after dead balls.

His mouth gaped for a moment, then he grinned.

"Damn... three rewards? Great!"

He didn’t expect that many rewards. For a second, he was thrilled. Then it hit him.

He had skipped on three whole Skills.

That stung. He could’ve definitely pulled another Disorder‑type miracle.

He shook his head, forcing the doubt down.

"No. Team was the right call. I can’t carry alone forever." He clenched his fists until the glow sank away.

"Think about the team," he told himself. "You can make anyone play better... you can have a harem team..."

Somewhere behind the noise, he felt another ribbon of text fade.

[SPECIAL QUEST: PERMANENCE — COMPLETE]

Reward applied.

"Holy... I’d completely forgot about that," he chuckled.

[SYSTEM RESULT — SPECIAL QUEST: PERMANENCE COMPLETE]

Summary of restriction:

No New Physical Training

Restricting himself from new regimens, Nash still kept his body sharp.

Reward: Passive unlocked — Iron Body I Effect: Physical training now grants small amounts of Body Points (BP).

Strength increased by +12%.

No New Sexual Conquests

Despite temptations, Nash held back.

Reward: Passive unlocked — Endless Drive I

Effect: Stamina during sex increased greatly. Can stay hard longer. Pain reduction for partner during penetration, even in extreme positions. Seduction and dirty talk success +10%.

No New Basketball Training

Holding back from adding new drills reduced his growth temporarily.

Reward: Passive unlocked — Efficiency Training.

Effect: Training sessions give +15% more effective results. Shots success rate +15%. Dribbling success +10%.

Bonus Item

Item acquired: Impact Sleeves

Effect: +10% acceleration and deceleration speed, +12% dribbling agility, +5% stamina recovery during matches.

System Expansion

Rare Quests Unlocked: Special challenges with unique permanent rewards.

Nash’s eyes widened as the messages stacked one after another.

"...You gotta be kidding me."

He had expected maybe a stat boost, maybe a little bonus. Not this. Not so many diamonds rewards, an item, and a whole new feature.

His mouth was dry, his blood running faster. A smile crept up his face, wide, incredulous.

"Unbelievable," he whispered, laughing lightly. "I didn’t even think I’d finish that quest. What the fuck?"

He flexed his hands. He was everything. Stronger, sharper, smoother with the ball. Even in bed, he’d be better. And rare quests... who knew what those could bring? How to trigger them?

Nash shook his head, grinning like he couldn’t believe his luck.

"Man... this system’s insane."

Nash walked with his heart hammering, . The game was over, but he wanted more.

His body was screaming for another game, another round, another skill to gain.

He couldn’t stop smiling. He felt untouchable.

He stepped into the hallway, expecting staff, maybe a camera crew. Instead, Alicia and Nia were there, waiting.

Their jerseys clung to their skin, sweat dripping, hair messy, eyes locked on him like they’d been pacing for minutes.

Nash stopped. A smirk pulled at his lips. His chest rose slow and steady. He wanted to laugh, what kind of world was this, where winning games came with rewards like this?

Then a shadow moved behind them.

Salida.

She stood farther behind Nash, her chest rising quickly, her thighs pressed tight, her mouth open like she couldn’t breathe right.

The Diggers’ weapon was restless, trembling on the edge, eyes burning. She had followed him.

Nash exhaled, grin spreading wider. His voice dropped low.

"What a wonderful new world."

[SYSTEM ALERT — RARE QUEST]

Quest Title: The Crown’s Temptation

Objective: Prove dominance off the court. Conditions:

Must manage intimacy with both Salida, Nia and Alicia inside the locker room.

Additional Condition: Jaz is bound by Jinzo’s presence. Find a way to involve her before the intercourse is over.

Reward:

- Permanent Passive: King’s Dominion I — Bonded partners accept and support a harem dynamic, reducing jealousy and friction.

- Crystal x1.

- Rare Item Box.

Failure Penalty:

Jaz’s trust lowered.

Daliah’s trust and affection reduced.

New debuff: Seduction effectiveness reduced when targeting multiple women.