Chapter 12
Karl's heart raced as Jane called his name from behind. He quickly calmed himself, hiding a sly smile before turning to face his boss.
"Yes, Mrs. Jane?" He tried to keep his tone casual, even though his mind was racing. Did Jane realize something? Could the system have glitched and made her remember the strange things that had just happened?
Jane walked closer, her expression cold and professional as usual. There was no sign of the strange behavior she had displayed earlier. In fact, her face seemed more annoyed than before. "Did you finish organizing the stock in the storage room yesterday?" she asked, folding her arms.
Karl felt a wave of relief wash over him. It seemed the hijack had worked perfectly—Jane didn't remember the bizarre events, like crawling on the floor or licking his shoes. To Jane, everything seemed normal.
"Of course, everything's neatly arranged," Karl responded smoothly. "You can check it if you want."
Jane didn't bother to check. She gave a short nod before heading back to her office. Karl watched her go, while the memory of Jane's embarrassing actions remained fresh in his mind.
However, the satisfaction he initially felt slowly morphed into something darker. Karl wasn't just toying with other people's common sense; he was changing them—making them act against their natural instincts. And, worse, he enjoyed it.
Karl lifted his chin, pushing aside any doubts that had momentarily surfaced. Guilt? That was a foolish feeling, useless. A sly grin crept back onto his face. This power made him feel alive, and he wasn't going to stop just because of some weak, human emotion.
"Just wait until I can use SpankSome," he muttered, still staring at Jane's office door. "I'll make you be my obedient servant."
He reopened his system panel, watching his growing stats. Every hijack gave him a satisfaction he couldn't find in his previous life. Jane was just the beginning. Karl was starting to realize that the deeper he delved into this game, the more he enjoyed the control he had.
"Maybe I should release some of this built-up frustration later," he said softly to himself. "With SpankSome, and she'll be my first."