Cultivation Struggles of a Lowly Fox

”So, everything runs on this so-called Mana...” Yue nodded her head slowly.

”And stamina, that doesn’t show.” Aiko groaned unhappily.

”Hmmmm...” Yue nodded her head slowly. ”Where did you learn it?”

”Inside a library.” Aiko tilted her head before guiding Yue towards it.

...

”Aiko...” Yue looked concerned.

”Yes...?” Aiko was confused why Yue was so serious.

”Are you okay? Did this place bother you?” Yue was trying to figure out what was wrong with Aiko.

”What...?” Aiko was even more confused.

”There is nothing there.” Yue sighed gently.

”Eh?” Aiko blinked at her. ’Yue can’t see the library?’ She couldn’t understand why that was the case.

”No, maybe this place is yours so it doesn’t allow me to view those things?” Yue tilted her head. She didn’t really experience what it meant to be inside someone’s Soul Domain, so it was hard to say that she knew how things worked.

”Hmmm...” Aiko raised her eyebrow. ”Wait here.” She would try to bring some books out to see if Yue would be able to learn them.

’I will just pick a random-’ However, whenever she stepped outside, the book disappeared.

[Transaction incomplete. Please purchase the book to be able to take it out.]

’...’ Aiko narrowed her eyes. It seemed like this was something of protection against taking a book out of this place.

’If I purchase it, can others read it?’ Aiko tilted her head.

[Yes.]

Aiko nodded her head. It seems like she would have to purchase more things if she wanted others to have goodies like she did.

’Well, for now Yue should be fine.’ Her paintings were powerful enough that Aiko was not too concerned about her.

Moreover, it might be possible to send those paintings through her teleport, which could prove useful!

Aiko walked out where she saw the concerned Yue staring at her again.

”What is it this time?” Aiko sighed at her.

”You just disappeared, how strange.” Yue couldn’t figure out the gimmick behind that place.

”Well, I can’t give you anything since I’m broke.” Aiko sighed.

”It’s fine. My paintings should suffice, and I will make my own money.” Yue smiled at her, patting her gently.

”With that being said~!” Aiko regained her vigour, which scared Yue. ”How about more clot-”

”I-I just remembered that I still have to move furniture around, so see you later!” Yue immediately ran away at the mention of more clothing, especially when Aiko looked so excited.

”... Bye...?” Aiko was confused why Yue suddenly ran away, but she promptly turned around to see if she could find the new set!

...

The new set was... just whoa...

First, it had a lot of pieces, which Aiko disliked, but the exposing part of it was even more wild.

Starting from the top.

Aiko wore a triangle bra that covered everything, but a small part of her underboobs. It wrapped around her neck tightly, like some kind of choker. There was a zip on this strange bra which allowed her to make an open cleavage out of it, but Aiko wouldn’t be using that any time soon. It was almost completely black and made out of leather, but the leather didn’t make any sounds, making her think it was some kind of strange leather.

[Triangle Bosom Shirt]

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[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Regulates your internal heat.]

[Special Effects: Arouses monsters within a certain radius.]

The actual bra under it was made out of straps and belts.

It mostly covered her front of the bosom, but then it wrapped around her back and connected and disconnected there. There was a belt just right under her boobs that tied back to her bra and more belts that connected to her shorts in crisscross pattern. The bra was made out of white silk, while straps were made out of black silk, belts were very dark brown and made out of leather.

[Nightingale Temptation]

[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Regulates your internal ’heat’.]

[Special Effects: Maddens monsters within a certain radius.]

She had a miniscule shirt, made out of tough fabric, but still black. It was pretty much the small back part of the shirt and then the shoulders, and it was secured by even more straps and belts.

[Mini Ranger Shirt]

[Effects: Allows you to navigate by the wind.]

[Effects: Provides protection for your shoulders.]

[Special Effects: Bugs won’t be able to approach you.]

For her hands she had silky soft gloves which looked like shadowy flames and reached all the way to her elbows. There a strap connected them to the mini shirt. The gloves were completely black, but some of those edges had hints of blazing red.

[Nightingale’s Caress]

[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Silences the air around your hands.]

[Special Effects: Maddens monsters when touched.]

The triangle shirt connected by straps to her shorts which had a belt and other fancy things. The shorts hugged her hips tightly, with a belt that was tightened that she couldn’t even fit a hand inside. It was kind of uncomfortable since she felt so tightly bound that even the slightest movement was felt on her parts. The shorts were a mixture of black and grey, but with tough fabric.

[Black Primitive Shorts]

[Effects: Amplifies body’s capabilities.]

[Effects: Provides movement bonuses.]

[Special Effects: Reduces all damage to lower body parts.]

Under those shorts, there were two pieces. One was a pantyhose, which held in place multiple thigh straps on her right thigh and chains with needles on the other. The pantyhose was barely see-through and was completely black. The thigh straps were made out of dark leather, while the chains were silver.

[Protective Pantyhose]

[Effects: Amplifies body’s capabilities.]

[Effects: Provides movement bonuses.]

[Special Effects: Reduces all damage to lower body parts.]

[Thigh Straps and Chains]

[Effects: Provides storage for knives and such.]

[Effects: Provides storage for needles and such.]

[Special Effects: All effects inside the compartments are amplified, that includes fluids.]

Under the pantyhose, she had the same underwear that she had above. Something that barely covered her bits and then shit tons of straps and belts that connected the bottom piece with the top piece. The belts and straps were also tightened, but fortunately, Aiko didn’t need to worry about the wedgies.

Her boots were high, reaching just below her knee, but they were tight, and her manoeuvrability was more secure thanks to them. They were from dark leather, but this one was tough and made noises. It would take some wear to make them silent.

[Ranger’s Hunt]

[Effects: Uninhibited movement.]

[Effects: Provides protection for your lower legs.]

[Special Effects: Snakes won’t be able to approach you.]

The second part of the set was a sort of cloak that covered her whole body, but the lower part looked closer to a dress, with wavy patterns and lace patterns. It was completely black, and the inner side was made out of soft silk, caressing her exposed skin, while the outer part was made out of tough leather that was hard to pierce.

[Nightingale’s Thrill]

[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Adjusts the detection radius.]

[Special Effects: Induces temptation in nearby monsters.]

Above her head, there was a detachable hood that pinned to her mini shirt. It was a pretty simple hood, but it would conceal her well. It didn’t have any ornaments or things like that, and it was completely black, made out of some soft material to make it as silent as possible.

[Assassin’s Pride]

[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Your ’gaze’ won’t be able to expose you.]

[Special Effects: Within a certain radius, you will be able to talk with your team without alerting monsters around you.]

And she even had a face mask that covered not only her lips, but also her nose and part of her cheeks. It was made out of soft material that didn’t make any noise.

[Assassin’s Whispers]

[Effects: Amplifies stealth capabilities.]

[Effects: Your ’lips’ won’t be able to expose you.]

[Special Effects: Within a certain radius, you will be able to talk with your team without alerting monsters around you.]

There were no fancy accessories, other than those thigh straps and chains, but it seemed like she was supposed to have some pouches and things, but those were overwritten by other sets.

And with that, she even had this ridiculous set buff!

[Barbaric Nightingale Set]

[Effect: Amplifies any stealth effects 2 times.]

[Effect: Amplifies damage from stealth 15 times.]

[Effect: All stats are improved in the dark.]

[Effect: Dancer-type skills are improved by 1.5 times.]

[Effect: Grants uninhibited movement through lush lands.]

[Effect: Butchery yields more food and resources.]

[Effect: Cooking yields more food and lower chance of food poisoning.]

[Effect: Your impact strength is amplified by 2 times.]

[Effect: Your body’s physique has improved by 1.75 times.]

[Effect: You gain disease immunity.]

Looking around. She found a mirror so that she could see herself.

’This is quite hot.’ The cloak covered her body, so only certain parts would be visible if she moved abruptly. However, the inside was so soft that it was kind of addictive. It not only put her to ease, but it also slowly put her to sleep.

Aiko would have to be careful so that she wouldn’t suddenly sleep in the middle of the enemy camp.

’But this is nice.’ Aiko took off the cloak and her tight shorts outlined her hips and ass as well.

’At least my ass didn’t lose anything...’ Aiko grumbled, feeling upset about her top department.

’Well, not much I can do.’ Aiko shook her head as she used the zip. ’They almost jiggled out.’

The triangle shirt was too tight, making her boobs squished and slightly spilling from the open cleavage.

’Gosh, I should’ve picked just one outfit.’ It was a mistake to combine so many outfits, but she already paid for it, so she would use it well!