Chapter 74
Valencia cackled, "Dude, chill out! Your desires are totally valid, no matter what society says. But, like, they can also wreck you if you’re not careful."
Karl facepalmed, "So, I have to worry about Mr. Common Hero chasing me and this crazy energy that might drive me nuts? That’s too much!" Karl finally understood why he always felt the urge to get it on with women in relationships, wanting to be the common playboy.
"Bro, relax," Valencia reassured, giving him a pat on the back. "I got your back, but you gotta start reigning in those wild thoughts. This energy feeds off your desires, but if you can’t control them, you’re gonna spiral. And when that happens, I’m not sure if I can save you."
Karl took a deep breath, trying to process it all. "Okay. So, step one is... what? No dirty thoughts for two days?"
Valencia chuckled, "That’s a good start. But remember, it’s not just that. You gotta start owning up to what you truly want, Karl. Otherwise, you’ll just become a puppet to this power."
Karl nodded slowly, though his mind was still full of worries. He knew this was just the beginning of a much more complicated journey than he had ever imagined.
The Common Sense Hijack System he once thought was a gift, now felt like a foreign entity in his mind.
Karl ruffled his hair, gazing blankly at the ground. "So... I’m just a puppet. This system doesn’t give me control, just illusions. Everything I desire, everything I’ve dreamt of, is now a tool to destroy myself."
Valencia nodded slightly. "Not entirely illusions, Karl. You still have control—if you can master yourself. But for that, you need to know your limits, your true desires, and most importantly... know when to reject what the system offers."