Chapter 33：Defusing obstacles (1/2)

”You guys look like you're having the most fun out of anyone here!” Ben opened two women at the bar using the line Antonio gave him.

”Yea! We are!” The cute one said as they both chuckled and looked at him.

He chatted both of them up with jokes, keeping it friendly, not focusing on his target. Choosing a target was easy in this set. One was cute and one was a 3/10, unacceptable by both system and man.

Things were going well. The three of them laughed and conversed over 5 minutes. Then the cute target excused herself to make a phone call outside, leaving the obstacle with Ben.

Ben considered his next move. 'Ok, we've been talking long enough. Now's the perfect chance to defuse the obstacle.' He put on a warm smile and moved closer to whisper something in her ear.

The woman giggled expecting another funny joke.

”Listen pig, your friend is mine. This is life or death for me. So you best get the f*ck out the way!”

***

Antonio gave Ben a gaze mixed with fear and respect. ”Cuz…did you really say that? That was too much.”

Ben agreed. ”I know right? Her response WAS too much! She didn't have to scream like a stuck pig! It was just a little joke/threat…” Ben made a nervous laugh. The 8 days deadline had him on edge.

He reassured himself. 'I'm a good guy. It was a joke.' He was just kidding…mostly.

After the failed deactivation, the obstacle screamed and the bouncers almost kicked Ben out. They only backed off after Antonio appeased them by saying it was a joke gone wrong, somehow defusing the situation.

Things were not going well so far, but there was one bright spot. He gained an achievement!

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the Achievement: Forever Dry(uncommon) - Dodge 3 drinks thrown by different women within an hour]

[Distributing reward: PUA Points + 200]

[Distributing reward: PUA Points + 200 (Event bonus)]

'400 points! The double rewards were worth every drop!

'What else can I get women to throw at me?'

It was the birth of a dodging master!

Ben had 750 points now, enough to redeem a Mystery Box. Whatever he got could help him make more points over this special event. So he excused himself to the bathroom to try his luck.

'Last time I did an unboxing in a men's room, I got a trash banana peel, I hope the bathroom isn't a factor.' Bathrooms were seldom places one struck a fortune.

Ben walked into the small bar bathroom.

[Dungeon Safe Zone detected]

…

'What am I safe from? The monster biddies?' Ben shook his head. He couldn't understand how this system viewed the world. Still, it made him curious about what other secrets this ”Dungeon” held.

Ben entered a stall and went shopping.