Ewan carefully examined each effect of his Love and Lust Manipulation ability, processing the details one by one.

Love Scent: This effect emitted a comforting scent from his body, designed to relax and soothe any female. Since the effect was passive, it didn’t require any mana to activate. However, when Ewan tried to smell himself, he only noticed the sweat on his body, as he hadn’t bathed yet.

Love Body: This effect made his body a source of comfort and relaxation for females. Simply touching them or being touched by them would trigger the soothing effect. Ewan tested it on himself, but it didn’t seem to work. He suspected that this ability didn’t apply to himself, or perhaps it only affected females.

Love Voice: This effect made his voice naturally comforting to females. Ewan couldn’t test this effect since there were no females around him, but he assumed it would work similarly.

Lust Scent: This was the only active effect. It emitted an aphrodisiac scent targeted at a specific female. The effect could make the selected target feel lustful for Ewan, but it required more mana if the target had stronger willpower. Ewan realized this wasn’t just a literal scent, but something akin to a spell or aura. It seemed a bit shady, and he wasn’t sure how he felt about using it.

Lust Voice: When aroused by a female, this effect would make his voice incredibly lustful. The more aroused he became, the more powerful his voice would be, particularly during sexual intercourse. The effect didn’t have a toggle, so it would activate whenever the conditions were met, making it difficult to control.

Lust Body: During sexual intercourse, this effect would make his body incredibly attractive and lustful. His libido would be endless until his female partner or partners are satisfied. Again, there was no toggle for this effect, which meant Ewan had no control over it—it would just happen when the conditions were met.

Offspring Control: This effect allowed him to control a partner’s ability to become pregnant. It gave a 100% chance of pregnancy, even for infertile women. Ewan immediately turned this effect off, as he didn’t want to accidentally make someone pregnant if he was lucky enough to get laid.

After going through all the effects, Ewan felt a mix of emotions. Ewan couldn’t help but chuckle nervously as he reflected on the nature of his ability. If the effects truly worked as described, they essentially made him incredibly attractive to any woman. It was as if his very presence was designed to charm and soothe, making him an ideal companion—perhaps even the perfect lover.

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“Well, if this all really works,” he muttered to himself, “I guess I’ll be quite popular… in theory.”

However, the thought left him feeling more awkward than excited. Sure, it might make him a good partner, especially in intimate situations, but that was an area he had absolutely no experience in. In his past life, he’d been a virgin, and in this life, nothing had changed so far. The idea of suddenly being thrust into a world of relationships and intimacy felt daunting, even overwhelming.

Ewan sighed, scratching the back of his head.

"I mean, it’s not like I can just test this out on someone. And even if I could, it’s not exactly something I can just bring up in casual conversation.”

He leaned back, staring at the interface floating before him. This ability might have been a blessing in some ways, but it also came with its own set of complications. Ewan wasn’t sure how he felt about the idea of attracting people through supernatural means rather than genuine connection.

“Well,” he said with a small, wry smile.

“let’s just hope I don’t mess things up too badly when the time comes. For now, I’ll stick to figuring out how to survive as a slave in this new world. One problem at a time.”

With that thought, Ewan dismissed the interface, feeling both amused and a little burdened by the new challenges this ability might bring. For now, the best thing he could do was keep moving forward.

Ewan returned to the Menu interface and shifted his focus to the Appraisal and Inventory abilities. Both seemed simple yet extremely useful in their descriptions.

The Appraisal ability allowed him to see hidden information about anything he focused on. This could range from objects and materials to even identifying the characteristics of abilities and items that others might possess. It was an all-purpose skill that could reveal the deeper truth of things, which could undoubtedly be invaluable in this new world.

As for the Inventory ability, it was equally intriguing. It allowed him to store non-living items, with a few exceptions: living plants, seeds, and eggs could also be stored, provided they weren't sentient. The most impressive feature of the Inventory was that time didn't exist within it. Perishables wouldn’t rot, and nothing stored would age, making it a perfect place for keeping food, tools, or valuables safe.

What’s more, the storage capacity was unlimited, eliminating the usual worry of running out of space. Ewan couldn’t help but grin at the possibilities.

' No more worrying about carrying heavy backpacks or losing things. This is like having a personal magical vault,' he thought.

After thoroughly examining everything, Ewan closed the interfaces and took a deep breath. His gaze shifted around the dimly lit slave prison room, taking in the worn walls. Nothing had changed—it was the same cramped and oppressive space. He let out a long yawn, stretching his limbs to shake off the stiffness from sitting for so long.

With a faint grin, he muttered to himself.

"I hope some beautiful madam comes and buys me at today's auction."

The thought was half-joke, half-hope. If he was going to be a slave, he figured a kind and lovely owner wouldn’t be the worst outcome. He couldn't control the situation, so he might as well dream a little.

Ewan stood and made his way to the small, dingy bathroom at the corner of the room.

"Well," he said, shaking off his thoughts, "let's see what today has in store."