REVIEWS:

Kamen Rider Sentry: Ten Reasons is no longer showing because I removed it. To explain this again, I became unable to produce quality chapters for that story, so I chose to end it. I apologize, but it seems that one had to stay in the works for longer before actually being released.

TwinstarDragon: Jaune's papers were not a test for admission into Beacon. Trust me, Beacon is not a 'study hard' place as much as it is a 'work hard' place. OH! Wait, right? I misread your review a bit. Anyhow, the thing about Jaune's papers is not that he got in on fake papers, but rather, it is due to the ramifications of his actions. Things I will get into later.

WinterBreath0602: I know she overreacted. It was my intention to portray it so. Yang is just that much of a hothead, really.

smallszay106: Hmmm.

Alexdel27: Half a million? Bro, if you think that kind of money can last in Bella Dia's economy, you're high on some strong shit. Gimme some when you can. But yeah, people's jaws are going to drop when they learn Jaune is well off, well-loved, and well on the road to power.

REDwolf28 : Good question here. Now, evidently, there is not much I can do about action, given the setting I have in place, meaning that action - as in fights, danger, and tense moments that leave ya on the edge of your seat - will take a second place to things like Romance. Sorry if this answer disappoints you, but I gotta keep the focus on what matters for this story. That is not to say I don't have a few ideas about some possible actions I could take.

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Despite being close to the latter, the weather in Bella Dia was certainly different from Vale and Vacuo. It wasn't dry and uncomfortably hot but more humid and tropical. Then again, it IS autumn. A relatively colder season compared to the smoldering summer. But currently, that didn't stop people from going outside in shorts and sleeveless shirts - or no shirts at all! As it turns out, during the hotter months of the year on this island, it is perfectly normal to see people walking around in their swimsuits during the day.

Jaune wasn't bothered by this and instead went about his day. He had to be wise with his money, so first things first, he took the lawyer's advice. Their friend proved to be a really good real estate agent, and he showed him several nice apartments around downtown and even closer to the beach! As it turned out, apartments with a beach view cost a lot more than those in the downtown area, and while he wasn't trying to be cheap, he didn't have a stable income.

He only had about half a million Lien to his name, but Jaune knew that money was not forever. He had to come up with something or find a decent job. Or use Kyu again to cheat some lottery. She wouldn't appreciate it, though, most likely, seeing how last time went.

Eventually, however, Jaune did spot something on the property list the agent offered him after he denied the third apartment in a row. "Excuse me, Sir?"

"Yes?"

"I want to ask about this property." Jaune pointed it out on the list. It was a large, three-bedroom, two-bathroom beach house. But the odd thing was…"Why does it say 'Only 10K Lien? No rent. No mortgage. Full land ownership.'?"

"Crap, I was hoping you wouldn't see that." The agent sighed. "Listen, kid, you don't want that house."

"Why, though? It seems like a killer deal," Jaune asked again, making the agent laugh.

"killer? In more ways than one…"

"I don't like where this is going…" Kyu commented.

"You see, kid, that house used to be owned by a family of 4 back when I was still sucking on my mother's tit. Heard the details from my father. One night, they say a crazy bastard with an unlocked aura went inside and slaughtered them. The bastard got caught two weeks later and sentenced to death. I don't know how much you know of Bella Dia law, but basically, most land habited on the island belongs to the local council. All property managers pay land tax as a result. But some properties have been passed down for generations! Some since the days of the first settlers. This one is one such property. After the owners died, there was no one to whom to transfer the deed! No next of kin or anything! The local council put it up for sale. Since they'd be getting no land tax, they jacked the price sky high!"

"But…" Jayne trailed off.

"No one wants a former murder scene for a house, kiddo. No one. Bella Dia has a thing for places like that; unfortunately, the situation didn't get better with time. Heck! I am willing to bet the council will finally be thrilled to be rid of it! That is…If you still intend to buy-"

"Sir, I think you heard I tried to become a Huntsman, or at least know I have an unlocked aura myself, correct?" Jaune interrupted the man, who simply gave him a shrug.

"Then let me show ya the place. We can take my car there; it ain't close by."

Jaune nodded and followed the man with Kyu on his shoulder, staying in the backseat. Once the car started up, Kyu began talking. "Out of all places…Did you need to choose a former crime scene for your nest?"

"Kyu, you saw the price and whatnot." He replied in his thoughts, as Kyu told him he could. "The place is one in a million. Really! Besides, if it means you won't have to suffer through another rigged lottery, that is a plus, correct?"

"Still! NEVER mention that part about your house to any woman you bring over! Seriously, are you looking to DIE a virgin?!"

"Pretty sure you won't let me stay one until the end of the year."

"Dude, if I have my way, you won't be one by the end of the month!" Kyu replied confidently. "But a previous murder-scene house? Damn it, if I didn't agree the price is a total steal, I'd be dragging you by the ear to somewhere else! But, alas, beggars can't be choosers. It is cheap and gives us plenty of time to see how to get some good money flowing."

"See? It's a total win! Besides, who knows? It may be in a nice place!"


"I often find myself cursing my luck, Kyu. Or at least, until now, I did. But I am conflicted."

"Yeah, I guess this is nice, but…This location is a bit risky, don't you think?"

"Well, here we are!" The real estate agent said as he presented Jaune with the house. Sure enough, the place was just as advertised. And more. The house had its stretch of beach, with obvious fences setting the property boundaries, and Jaune could swear he could see a pool out in the back! "The council tried to spend as little as possible, so they just maintained it. It ain't connected to the power grid, pipes, or anything. Not anymore. But once you start paying the bills again, they will connect everything back up."

Jaune whistled. "Mind if we tour the inside of it?" He asked.

"Not at all! Let me get the keys to the place," the man replied, grabbing the keys to the house. Once he found them, he used them to unlock the house and let himself and Jaune in easily. "As you can see, the Council had at least taken the furniture here and sold it for profit. They have left several appliances in the kitchen, but they are outdated. It's best to replace them. Overall, that ten thousand will easily turn into even more Lien by the time you are done furnishing this place."

"Actually, I think I will focus on the bare minimum for now. My room, the kitchen, and the living room." Jaune replied. "Best be smart about it; I do not have a stable income to rely on to replenish the money I spend."

"Smart kid." The man stated. "Now, I think you noted this house's location. You are quite far from the rest of the island." Indeed, that was what Jaune and Kyu also remarked on when they arrived. The house was at least 5 minutes by car from the nearest active shop and at least 1 hour of walking from the town center. It was remote, giving him plenty of privacy and no neighbors to worry about.

"Perfect place to hold an orgy if you ask me," Kyu remarked, but Jaune ignored her for now.

"That won't be an issue, Sir. So, ten thousand, correct?" Jaune asked.

"Yup. Here." The man brought out an electronic contract. "You sign with your fingerprints. You also introduce the security code for your account, which is not saved, along with your account number. All that information should be on your card, which you got with the money." Jaune reached into his pocket, pulling out the card in question.

"Is there anything else I need to know before we complete the transaction?" Jaune asked, not rushing the process.

"Well, electricity, running water, and so on—the basic stuff should be turned on again within the week. This month is free of charge, but you will be expected to pay bills after," the man explained.

"Then we have a deal." Jaune pressed his finger on the device and introduced the data to his card. After a ping indicating the transaction's success, the man returned the device and shook Jaune's hand.

"It was a pleasure doing business with you, kiddo. Good luck on your journey." The man handed Jaune the house keys, went outside, and headed to his car. "If you need any help, call the lawyer! He should know where to find some good, affordable furniture." And so, the man drove away, leaving Jaune alone with Kyu at their new house.

"Well…I've gone and bought a beach house—a large beach house—a house where a serious murder took place." Jaune enumerated the events. But then he inhaled deeply and went to the backyard. It was a stone-covered place with an old, rusty grill and, to his horror, well…

The scene of the crime.

"What the- He lied to us!" Kyu shouted. "He never told us WHERE those people were killed! Let alone that they NEVER BOTHERED TO CHANGE THE WATER!"

The brown water of the pool told Kyu everything she needed to know, not to mention the rare crimson patches. It was clear that the pool was where the crime actually took place, or rather, the criminal pilled the bodies in there to bleed. They have at least recovered the bodies out of it but left the dirty water in there. Still, water aside, it was a large pool that could easily fit a dozen or so people in it! Jaune couldn't see much else due to the filth.

"I knew something was off. He was not keen on presenting us with the house and seemed to rush," Jaune reasoned. "I guess he wanted to make sure he got the sale."

"And ripped us off in the process!" Kyu said further. "Seriously, not only are we to buy new furniture, but you must also clean the pool."

"Wait a minute, what do you mean by that?! We have to clean the pool!" Jaune corrected her.

"Bitch, you are high on some strong shit if you think I am getting close to that!" Kyu sniped back. "Besides, I was NOT in agreement with this place!"

Jaune sighed in defeat. "Alright, but first, let's get our priorities straight, ok? Ok. First, we should consider going into town and getting some furniture, preferably from a place that offers shipping, and help carry the stuff inside and set it up. My room is a top priority!"

"And why's YOUR room top priority?"

"Kyu, you can fit in the pocket of one of my clothes; you don't need an entire room." Jaune pointed out, but Kyu was ready for that.

"Oh no, your clothing is still old and smells! Second priority! New clothes!" Kyu declared. "Once we get that furniture, we go shopping! Or online shopping! No way am I letting you go into town looking like you took your clothes from the dumpster!"

"Fine. But! For now, I'll only buy a few articles to save as much money as possible. Third priority? We need to get an income," Jaune added, and Kyu smiled slyly at this point.

"Well, you could always just dress nice and wait for a lonely woman to-"

"I am NOT becoming a gigolo! Apparently, it is bad enough that you aim to turn me into some kind of playboy." Jaune cut her off, stating his decision. Kyu pouted in disappointment at being shot down so quickly but accepted the reality swiftly. Jaune was not going to whore his ass for money, no matter how lucrative and good for her goal it was.

"Alright, then, Buster! What is your brilliant idea? I don't see you getting anything."

"Simple: We make investments," Jaune replied, making Kyu laugh hearing him.

"Really? That is your plan? Lend your fortune to some fools, hoping their success will translate into your bank account?" Kyu sighed. "To be young and foolish. What bliss. Now look here, Jaune, that is a terrible idea!"

"How come?"

"How come? Jaune, more people go into debt from bad investments than you know! One wrong move, and BAM! You'll need to win the lottery thrice to cover up your losses and not end up with a crippling debt on your head!"

"I…I see your point, but right now, what other choice do we have? We can't exactly start a business of our own, and do not even assume that I will be going out and seducing whatever rich, wrinkled woman for her fortune!"

"Look, if we are to do this, then we must, at the very least, let someone more professional handle it! Someone who knows more about this stuff and has a better eye than us regarding such things. Because frankly? I know jack shit about that stuff."

"Do you think our lawyer friend knows someone like that?" Jaune asked.

"I mean, not like someone like that will come knocking on our door-" Suddenly, several knocks were heard at their door. Jaune and Kyu noticed them swiftly and peeked from the backyard to the front door. "Ummm. Isn't this house supposed to be far from the main part of the island? And have no neighbors?"

"Maybe it's the real estate agent?" Jaune reasoned, and then he went to the door. If it was trouble, he was confident he could at least defend himself thanks to his aura and semblance, so he went to the door with some confidence while Kyu hid behind his neck. Jaune turned the door handle slowly, opening the door to reveal... a woman standing on his front porch, looking out of breath.

"I…Damn, that was…I never ran so far…So fast…Since my High School days…" The woman was slender with curvy hips and fairly large breasts - D cups-and gray eyes that matched the two-tone gray/black color of her hair, which extended to her shoulders. She wears a loose, black necktie with a green jacket and a white crop top, glasses with a circular frame, white shorts, red high heels, and a small white hairclip on the right side of her head.

"Ummm. Can I help you?" Jaune asked the woman.

"Phew. Yes…If you want, that is, I am not…Oh, what the fuck, how much are you willing to give for a round?" She suddenly asked, which took Jaune by total surprise.

"What?!"

"Holy shit, this is WAY earlier than expected!" Kyu remarked in utter surprise. "Didn't expect hookers to be hanging around those parts."

"M-Miss?! Sorry, but what?!"

"Look, I don't mean to sound weird, but I need the money, and I saw you winning the lottery. I was one of the other contestants, and really, REALLY need the money!" She stressed out, then her hands went to her crop top, attempting to pull it down. "Here, if you need convincing, I will-"

"STOP!" Jaune shouted, spooking the poor woman. "Just…Who are you?"

"Oh! Um. My name is Aiko Yumi, and I'm from Mistral." Aiko replied. "And you are?"

"Jaune Arc, from Ansel." Jaune replied, introducing himself. "You know where that is, right?"

"Oh, of course! You are from Anima as well, just like me!" Aiko stated, feeling relieved to have also found someone from Anima. "But enough chit chat, how much are you willing to give for-"

"How about you first tell me WHY you need money? Sorry, but I just bought this place and am still trying to figure some stuff out…On that note, how did you find me?" Jaune asked with curiosity.

"I might have chased after the real estate agent's car for a bit…After watching you since you won the lottery."

"Ummm. Red flags?" Kyu commented.

"Ok, and I shouldn't call the cops because…?"

"You are a kind soul who will help a poor, needy woman?" Aiko replied jokingly, but Jaune was not amused. "Damn it, fine! To be honest, the reason I need the money is to pay for my debt. I used to teach at the local university, but I got suspended from work with no pay for three months. I got lucky since I was not fired, but without the salary, I have trouble paying back my debts at the casino, and the debt collectors are getting increasingly impatient. I just need a few grand to get them off my back for the month."

"Kyu? Analysis!"

"Well, she is clearly desperate and a gambler. Usually, such women, when they offer their bodies for money, do so because the alternative is likely having to sell their bodies to pay their debt back. It's not a nice fate. Though you could use this as an opportunity to lose your V-card, then again…You are not that scummy, are you?"

"Kyu…"

The fairy sighed. "Look, just do what you think is right, ok? This woman's desperate, likely willing to do anything for your money."

"Wait a minute…I think I got a sneaking feeling she might be useful." Jaune replied to Kyu vaguely, then turned his attention back to Aiko. "Alright, Aiko, how much do you need, exactly?"

"Five thousand Lien." That amount would have seemed much if he hadn't won the lottery. "If you don't have any money on hand, that is fine. I have my Scroll with me, so you can wire me the money directly and-"

"I will give you fifteen thousand." Jaune suddenly said, making Aiko nearly drop her Scroll.

"W-what?! That is three times what I am asking you! Shit, you want to use the backdoor, don't you?"

"What?-No! Gods no! Look, Aiko, I will give you that amount of money if you tell me a few things. You were a university teacher, correct? This must mean you have a high education."

"Six years of university."

"What subject?" Jaune pressed further.

"Economy and Business? Though, I mostly teach math and science." She replied, and Jaune cheered inside his soul at his fortune.

"That is perfect. Tell me, Aiko, do you know some things about investments?"

"Investments? Well, can't say I don't. Why are you asking?"

"Oh! I see now where this is going! Fortune smiles on us." Kyu said, catching on.

"You see, I don't have an income, so the money I won is the only money to my name. But I want to change that. If you help me, we can develop a small business agreement. You invest the money in my name, and I help you with your debts. How does that sound?" Jaune proposed.

"Hmm. I don't know. The market can be unforgiving, but…Fuck it, what else do I have to lose? You got yourself a deal, Jaune Arc." And so, Jaune shook Aiko's hand. Soon after, he wired her the money, giving her a small fortune. "Alright, I should probably set some things up. I will send you a message with the trading link and whatnot so you can set up your bank account to receive the money. Let's talk more tomorrow, however. I must get to those debt collectors and give them their due."

"Go then." Jaune sent Aiko off on her way, and then he returned inside the house, facing Kyu.

"That was lucky," Kyu stated. "Very lucky. If she is even half-decent, we might be able to get some actual cash out of this! But dude, do you really think giving her that much cash was wise? What if she gambles it away?"

"Pretty sure we have a lawyer on speed dial."

"Fair point. So, what do you want to do next?" Jaune put up his scroll.

"Now? We get some new clothing. Tonight, we might be sleeping on hardwood, though."

"Ugh. Just…Hurry up and get yourself back on your feet, alright?"


Back in Vale, within his tower at Beacon Academy, Headmaster Ozpin was reading the news in silence. Or rather, he was reading a certain article from yesterday's news. "Glad to see he is going to be fine." He sighed in relief at seeing Jaune winning the lottery. Truth be said, Ozpin wouldn't have wanted to see the boy expelled, but his deputy gave him no choice.

That and the law. He has his hands full with Team RWBY being quite problematic, and it is difficult enough to keep the Council passive in regard to their actions, be they past or future ones. Since he saw that fate put those four girls together, he knew they were going to become quite a hassle. A fun hassle, might he add. Still, the fact that Jaune was doing fine really relieved him.

He knew the boy had a lot of WASTED potential. He will curse his father, although he'd like to personally tell the man how much of a waste he had made in regard to his bad decision not to provide his son with the training he desired. So much potential, such drive, and such a good heart. The makings of a true Huntsman, expected to stand in the face of the hordes of Grimm.

Again. A shame. Truly a shame- What is that?

"Hmm?" Ozpin looked closer at the picture. Most others might not see it, but he had more…trained eyes. Able to see things others cannot. And right now, as he took a sip from his coffee, he immediately spat it out. "What- What- A-..." He took a deep breath. "A Love Fairy?"


Back on Bella Dia, Jaune and Kyu had been quite busy. His scroll had almost no battery left, but it was worth it. Why? Because Jaune was now dressed properly. They had been spending a good amount of time ordering new clothing for him and even some furniture! The hole this drilled into his wallet was going to burn him for a while, but it was worth it.

Now, one week later, his home was fully furnished - for the most part, some rooms were still bare- he had a closet full of clothing, and he even did some groceries! Aiko also followed through with her word and set up his investment fund. And oh boy, Kyu was right; this was risky business.

But thanks to Aiko, the risk was minimized. Apparently, he had lost more than two thousand Lien at first, from an initial investment of one thousand, but then the price started to go up on the stock of the company Aiko invested in, bringing the overall profit…To a little bit over five hundred Lien.

It was going well, truly. Aiko also paid her debt for now and was slowly making other investments with the money in his name. So far, everything was going pretty well. He was stable. "Now, this is more like it!" Kyu sounded pleased as Jaune was checking himself in the mirror, choosing to go with some jeans and a leather jacket as he planned to go out. "Finally going out?"

"I can't stay in here forever, Kyu. Aiko is helping us plenty, so I was planning on visiting her. I already called her ahead of time to let her know I'll drop by, and she gave me her address."

"Look at you, already entering a woman's home! Soon enough, you'll input the key to the lock!"

"N-nothing of the sort, Kyu. Look, Akio is clearly not all that stable financially, so I just want to make sure she is alright." Jaune countered.

"Sure you do, Jaune, sure you do." Yeah, no, Kyu did not believe him for a second. But then again, one week was enough to learn quite a bit about her new partner. All in all, he was going to be one of those cases where they actually care about the broads they are trying to bang. He was not a Sigma male, not at all, but something potentially better. What Kyu personally calls a White Alpha Man! A man with the makings of a gentleman but able to still rock a woman's world like a professional gigolo. Though, first, she had to get his V-card inserted into a good slot.

The departure from their home was met with the sunny weather and breeze but was quickly replaced by the chatter of their Taxi. Considering Jaune didn't have a car, let alone a license, he had to rely on public transport to get to the main city. It wasn't bad per se, but Kyu knew the difference between a car and no car. She had to get him on the wheel somehow, but that was a matter for another day.


Arriving at Aiko's apartment building, Kyu only had a few words to say. "This place is a dump!" And Jaune could not disagree. The entire building was in disrepair and not even situated in a nice corner of paradise, so to speak. Heck, Jaune dreaded to think what might go down in those places. Still, he had to remember: He had aura. Most people on Bella Dia do not, so if someone does try something, they will see his aura and likely flee.

With that reassuring thought in mind, not thinking about all the lawyer warnings, he walked up to the entrance and pressed the button for the intercom. "Aiko? It's Jaune."

"Oh! You actually came!" Aiko sounded surprised, if anything. "I wasn't expecting you here so soon. Here, I will unlock the door for you."

The door unlocked, and Jaune walked inside, going through the lobby. Despite the exterior being quite depressing, he will admit that the lobby was at least acceptable. He took the stairs up to Aiko's place, which she mentioned being on the third floor, room 4C. Once Jaune arrived there, he knocked on the door a few times.

He didn't expect the door to be open and for it to open by itself upon simply tapping it. "Red flags," Kyu stated again, and Jaune made sure his aura was prepared. He pushed the door open more and slowly walked inside Aiko's place to look for her. He could swear he had talked to her not even five minutes ago, yet as he walked inside, lights off, he searched for the light switch.

Upon finding it, however, and touching it, someone grabbed his arm. Acting on reflex, he grabbed them back and pulled them against the wall, then flicked the switch to see…Aiko, currently looking at him with wide eyes, was surprised by his actions. "Dude…Ummm. Sorry for the mess?"

Looking around, Jaune saw what she meant. Thrash bags littered the corners, and he could see more than just one package of bought food. Nothing home-cooked. There were articles of clothing thrown everywhere, along with several lottery tickets around the table. Aiko, for her part, was dressed in only an oversized T-shirt, having her hair let down. Her sleep-wear or just casual wear?

"Sorry." Jaune apologized as he let her go.

"Damn, dude, that was…Do you have an aura or something?" She asked, looking at him slowly.

"Yes. It's a long story. But anyway, why'd you try to stop me from turning on the lights? And why was the door open?" He asked.

"Well, the door got fucked by the loansharks when they came one time, and I didn't want you to turn on the lights because, well…I am trying to save money by lowering the electric bill." She replied, blushing in embarrassment.

"I see…Does the money I gave you help any?" He asked.

"Massively!" She replied in a heartbeat. "Getting the loansharks off my back, at least for a while, is a Gods sent miracle! Thanks again for the loan, and I made sure to uphold my end of the bargain. Here! Come to my laptop; I will show you." Following her to the table, she pulled out an old laptop from underneath, turned it on, and showed him a couple of charts and numbers constantly changing. "As you can see, your initial investment is going well, rising steadily. Those things usually take time, but I think I made the right choice investing the money where I did."

"I see. Well, can't say I know what I am looking at. You are the expert here, Aiko. Still, you did a good job. I only want to remind you that you cannot take and gamble the money I give you." Jaune reminded her sternly so. "Look, I don't want to seem like the bad guy here. I am just stating the obvious. Aiko, you have debts. And I don't want to be dragged into such things."

"Fair." She replied, trying to play it cool. "I can understand why you'd not trust me that easily. It's a vice, you know? Gambling. An addiction, really. I might be able to admit it, but…Gods, every single time I tried to quit, I just found myself at the slots again. Or the roulette."

"Wait a minute…Roulettes are ball-based games, right?"

"Oh no. No, no, no, no! I told you that I am not doing stuff like that again!" Kyu replied strongly.

"But this time, it is different! You won't be stuck in some sphere being tossed around. Come on, Kyu, don't you see this is a perfect get-rich-fast scheme? The fact others cannot see you makes it perfect!" Jaune empathized with the part about getting rich. If they could scam the casino in such a way that they cannot realize they were being scammed, that was perfect!

"Hmmm. Ugh. Fine. But you need to pull your weight as well! Seriously, what am I, some cheat code?" Kyu whined, yet Jaune's grin was impossible to hide.

"Say, Aiko…" Jaune started, getting her attention. "Is there an age requirement for the casino?"


"This is reckless." Aiko was the one who said it, surprisingly. It turns out that the age requirement was eighteen, and Jaune fit in nicely. The people there recognized him as the guy who won the lottery, meaning they knew he had money to burn. After all the expenses lately, Jaune was left with a little over 300K Lien to his name from his initial winnings.

Aiko made sure to get herself dressed nicely for the occasion as well, wearing a pair of jean shorts that stopped at her thighs, along with a black shirt underneath a red jacket. "Don't worry; I always had faith in my luck with the roulette. Give me tokens worth 200K Lien, please."

The man at the stand nodded his head, asking for Jaune's card before he inputted the amount. From the side, a panel opened up, and the man counted the chips before sliding them to Jaune. More than half of what he had left was converted into those little chips. The casino was a legal one, meaning the law approved all gambling here.

"You best get something out of this, Jaune." Kyu reminded him as they sat down at the table, the dealer seeing Aiko there.

"Well, what have we here? Good evening to you, Aiko. Didn't think I'd see you around anytime soon, given how much money you owe the place. Who's this fellow?" The man asked.

"Name's Jaune Arc," Jaune replied, introducing himself and putting his bet on the table. "And I am betting two-hundred-thousand Lien on 18."

Mutters erupted at the table, with the dealer smirking. "Kiddo. I can tell you are still green. And this lady here? She ain't worth the risk of owing money to the wrong people, let me warn you now. Since I am a good fellow, I am giving you the chance to back down and leave with your money now."

"Sorry, Sir. But I am feeling very lucky tonight." A bit of confidence. Jaune was feeling confident right now, especially as he watched Kyu get into position. "Also, I was told I need to say this by a lawyer. I have an aura, but I can confirm that my semblance cannot influence the game."

"Good. We had a guy with a semblance that did some time ago. Fucker lost a lot of money but was too drunk to state it at first. Had to pay him back everything. Good to know the situation won't repeat itself. Or worse, it happens oppositely."

"It won't be a problem," Jaune affirmed, with the dealer shrugging. Others placed their bets.

"Bets are off. Now we spin." He pressed a button, and the roulette began to spin. Kyu flew above it, waiting for the ball to drop. Once the dealer dropped it in, she made her move. She moved behind it, watching the speed of the wheel. The ball bounced around a bit after that and with a precise kick of her foot.

"I cannot believe…"

"Goal!" Kyu cheered.

The ball landed on 18. Akio's jaw hung loose. 200K times 36…7.2 Million. Jaune just made himself a millionaire just like that. "YES!" The boy cheered, then showed a fake expression of relief. "I must admit, I was sweating a bit there."

"You…You actually…I need to call my boss about this. Hold on, everyone!" The dealer grabbed a phone from under the table, saying something in the receptor. Not long after he hung up, another man came down the stairs, bald with a goatee dressed in a three-piece suit.

"Is this him?" The apparent boss of the casino asked, looking at Jaune. He didn't seem impressed by the boy, maintaining a neutral expression. He then looked at the wheel, seeing the ball clearly in the 18th slot, along with Jaune's bet on the 18th. "I must say, you must have a lucky horseshoe shoved up your ass, kid. First the yearly lottery, now this?" He chuckled. "You are either one good cheater or just that lucky."

"Thanks?" Jaune replied, unsure if he was complimented or insulted.

"But the House doesn't like losing, especially such a big sum. So how about this? Bet again, and if you win, I won't bother you. But if you lose, well...I am also not going to bother you. Sounds good?"

"Kyu?"

"Yeah, I saw this before. If you win again, they might actually suspect something, but hey! They cannot see me in any shape or form, nor hear me, or smell me for that matter! They cannot do shit! So, they might suspect something else is at play here. Still, all-in-all, if you win again, they might throw you out and just take your money."

"Can't I sue them if they do that?"

"I don't know. I am not familiar with the law here, but it's best to assume they have some people in their pockets. Got a plan?"

"What do you think?" Jaune replied to Kyu, then turned to the man. "75% of my current balance. I am not betting more right now."

"Fine by me." The man nodded at the dealer, who gulped and began to spin the wheel again.

"I bet on 5," Jaune stated, yet as the roulette began to stop, slowing down to a crawl, the ball…Landed on 13.

"Huh. Guess there isn't any foul play here after all." The boss said, rubbing his facial hair. He then shrugged. "Sorry for suspecting, Sir. And for making you lose so much. Hopefully, you can recover it by the end of the night."

"Not to worry, I can understand why you'd want to make sure things are legit," Jaune replied, but then the boss noticed the woman standing beside him.

"Well, well. If it isn't Aiko…Here to finally pay your debt?"

"I am just showing the kid around," Aiko replied. "Nothing wrong with that, right? Plus, I already paid your loansharks for this month."

"That you did…" The boss said slowly, eyeing Jaune. "I suggest you ditch her. She brings only trouble. The kind worth forty million Lien."

Jaune's eyes widened. "Forty Million?! Aiko, you didn't mention your debt was that big!"

"It isn't! My debt wasn't that massive!"

"I added interest, given how slow you are to pay us back." The boss replied. "Enjoy your evening." He then left, letting Jaune and Aiko return to their gambling.

Aiko, for her part, was groaning, burying her face in her palms. "Now you know how deep I am." She told him.

"I do," Jaune replied slowly. "But…I don't think you have to worry." He looked at the dealer. "As I said, and you guys said, I am being lucky right now. One bad loss is nothing!"

"I feel you are onto something," Kyu remarked. "And that I won't like it much."

"We must regulate our winnings. We will be here for a while, trying to sell a convincing game where it doesn't look suspicious. We can also go to the poker tables, where you can look at and tell me what cards other people have. I learned how to play from a friend back in Ansel. Heck, we can do other games too. We must stay clear of stuff like the slot machines, however. No way we can do something about those."

"Alright, I will let you lead this operation. But, Jaune? Please don't screw us over." Kyu replied.

"Don't worry, Kyu. I have a plan. We might be here for a while, but it should be worth it."


Three hours, to be exact. That is how long they had been at the casino, alternating between roulette and various card games. Jaune and Kyu had been sticking to their plan of winning some and losing some, making it seem like Jaune was both lucky and smart. The boss had been giving them odd looks, but given how Jaune would reach the millions only to lose most of it a bit later, he either thought he was very good at covering himself or that the boy really had good, if unstable, luck.

However, now was the moment of truth. Jaune had managed to win about 24 Million so far, and he was back at the roulette. "All in. 20," Jaune stated his bet and the dealer saw the amount of money being gambled. He gulped, but before he could call it, the boss showed up.

"I will take over." The boss had the dealer leave, and he took over the game. "I must say, kiddo, you are one helluva gambler. Only saw three people like this in my lifetime, and one was a cheater with a luck semblance from Atlas. But you see, I have a little semblance of my own." The man flared his azure aura, surprising Jaune. "Mine is called Real Deal. It is simple, really. I take the ball and infuse it with a bit of my aura, and then I can instantly tell if anyone touches it in any shape or form. Simple." As he explained his semblance, he also did as he said he would.

Jaune was feeling nervous now. And for good reason. "He'd know when I touch the ball! Jaune, you need to back away! There is no way you can win; the stakes are too high!"

Oh, he wasn't quitting. He understood now why Aiko - who was all sweaty, standing next to him, as the emotions had been tormenting her all evening - was so addicted to this. It was because of the thrill. The knowledge you might win it big or lose badly. It fueled him with adrenaline and made him forget about what was right or wrong. It just made him want more of this feeling - this dopamine running through his veins!

"All. In." And he called, making the boss of the casino recoil in surprise before bursting into laughter.

"You got guts, kid. I respect that." The boss set the wheel into motion. "Bets are all off! No one else bet on this one!"

The ball rolled around in the roulette. If anything, Jaune made sure to keep one hundred thousand in his account to maybe come back another day and/or survive for a while longer until his investments really started to bring in the money. Yet, as the wheel slowed down, Aiko couldn't help but start to munch on her nails in anticipation, and even the boss was sweating a bit as the ball slowed down more and more.

Kyu did nothing. "I cannot watch." She hid behind Jaune's head, standing on his shoulders.

The ball began to stop, bouncing around. Jaune's eyes were dead-fixed on it. Then, as the people of the casino watched, the ball stopped, and the boss's smile went ear-to-ear. But it wasn't because he was glad of the result. The result was simple.

20.

Jaune won. Fair and square. 864 Million. That is how much Jaune won.

"HAHAHAHAH!" The boss of the casino laughed like a madman. Jaune, for his part, jumped from his seat, grabbed his head, and smiled widely, with Aiko looking absolutely shocked. Kyu was equally surprised by what she saw.

"Woah…You REALLY DO have a horseshoe up your ass!"

"You beat the house! You beat the house badly!" The boss stated as he slowly calmed down. "Oh man, this was…All legit, too! No cheating, no foul play, no nothing! I even hid that my semblance could detect the use of other semblances, but nothing came out! It was clean! Shit, every game of yours must have been clean!"

Well, not really. "Ummm. Boss? That is a lot we are losing." The dealer said, but his boss simply waved him off.

"Kid's earned it fair and square." The man said, pulling out a pad or something from his breast pocket and writing Jaune a check. "Here you go, kid. You won these fair and square. Just cash those in at the register and walk away a made man."

Jaune took the check and looked at the large amount written on the paper. However, he gave it back. "I can't, Sir. The amount is wrong."

"What? Impossible, I do not make such mistakes."

"It is, Sir. It shouldn't be 864 Million. It should be 824 Million."

"824 Mill-" The man stopped, his gaze shifting to Aiko, who was speechless throughout the exchange. "Pff. Looking to win her with this?" He laughed again, briefly. "I like you, kid. You will make it well in this town. Fine then. 824 Million. And Aiko? Your debt is paid in full. You're free to go."

"Y-yeah," Aiko replied slowly as she and Jaune started to walk to the register, where Jaune cashed in the money. All of it was placed into his bank account, and then the small group walked out of the casino, going outside.

"Say, want me to call up a taxi or something?" Jaune offered.

"Umm. No need. Here, I know a shortcut." Aiko led Jaune away down the street, eventually reaching an alleyway. "Get in here!"

"Woah!"

"Ohohoho." Kyu knew what was coming.


SMUT ALERT! SMUT ALERT! As always, skip until you see a message like this again if you do not care for the smut.


"Aiko! What has gotten into you!" Jaune asked the woman, yet all she replied with was a shushing sound. She just stared at him, her eyes narrow, as if she was angry with him or something. "Did I do something wrong?"

"Something wrong?" She echoed, followed by a laugh. "Jaune…You just paid my fucking debt and walked out of there with more money than I could ever dream of. Did YOU do something wrong? Fuck no! Did I do something wrong? Uh, yeah! Remember when we met? What I was offering?"

"Ummm. Yeah? I fail to see how- Oh no, no, no! Aiko, I am not going to pay you to-"

"I am not asking for money! Dust! Look, Jaune, this entire situation is like a dream come true for me. Or, waking up from a nightmare, really. Fuck, we just met, and you pay my massive ass debt just like that? Fuck off; I refuse to believe you did all of that from the goodness of your heart!"

Jaune looked at her with an awkward smile. "Well, I guess? Look, Aiko, I know you don't know me, but…At least know I understand how it is to be in a desperate spot. Fuck, the memory is more fresh than you can imagine. I only recently got back on my feet, and now that I am apparently rich? Fuck if I knew what to do with all of this money!"

"So that is why you helped me? Out of sympathy?" She asked, letting out a short laugh. "Shit, I guess…There really are some kind souls left in this fucked up world. How old were you again?"

"18, why?"

"Well, shit. That is a ten-year gap, but know what? Fuck it! I am in a very good mood now, Jaune, and you are at least legal." She went closer to him, pressing Jaune against the wall. "And I am not going to let a good deed go unrewarded. So what do you say, Jaune? Care for a blow?"

"You are going to hit me?" He asked, making Aiko snort in amusement while Kyu slapped herself on the face.

"Blowjob! She meant a blowjob!" Kyu shouted at him.

"Oh! OH! You mean- H-here?! Shouldn't we at least go back to my place or yours before- Woah!" Suddenly, Aiko pushed herself against him, her chest pushing itself against Jaune's. "Aiko?"

"You talk too much, Jaune. So why not shut up for a minute here, ok? Now let me see…" It didn't take Aiko long to get on her knees before him, starting to funnel around with his belt. "Damn, those things are never easy!"

"A-Aiko, what if someone sees us?!" Jaune asked, frantically looking around. They were fairly deep into the alley, yet he could still see the lively street and the streetlights. He gulped as he felt Aiko finally manage to undo his belt, followed by her pulling his pants down and exposing his underwear.

"Oh? Well, looks like someone is eager." She said coyly as she saw the tent Jaune was pitching.

"Aiko!" He begged in a hushed voice, but his words fell on deaf ears as Aiko began to peel down his underwear.

"Relax, dude, you act like you never had a girl go down on you before," Aiko stated as she finally managed to lower his boxers, exposing his manhood to the air. And the girl had quite the surprise. "Look at that! Now that is a fine piece you are packing, real heat!" She grabbed it, giving it a few strokes with her hand.

"I agree. That is a nice dick." Kyu added, which really didn't help Jaune any - wait, where did Kyu go? He heard her, but he was not seeing her anymore.

"Time to dig in." The tone of voice Aiko used did little to calm Jaune down, as he sucked in a good mouth of air when she took his dick into her mouth. This was a big first for Jaune. The wet, warm feeling of her mouth and the feeling that coursed through him as she sucked - everything was a novelty to him! And a very, very pleasant novelty at that!

Aiko definitely did this before - how wouldn't she? If what she said before is true, she was 28! She had other boyfriends before, meaning she had done this kind of stuff before as well. She had experience, while Jaune had none! And it was going to show.

"Damn, Aiko, I'm…I can't…Shit!" He pressed her head into his crotch as he couldn't hold it anymore, releasing his spunk right into her mouth. Aiko pulled herself off of his dick not long after, drawing in a good breath, then spitting out the white essence in her mouth.

"Shit, dude, that was fast! Like, really fast! Do you have a problem or something?" She asked, looking up at him.

"Uhhhh."

"Wait…Don't tell me. Is this REALLY the first time you have a woman do this kind of thing to you?" She asked, her voice now showing clear shock, and it was only confirmed when Jaune nodded his head. "Damn! Oh shit, now I feel bad. Had I known this was your first time doing this kind of stuff, I wouldn't have started it out here! Fuck, I'm sorry." She began to help him get dressed back up, pulling his clothing back on and even buckling his belt tight on him. "Look, I hope I didn't - Fuck, what am I saying? You must think I am some slut, right?"

"W-what?! N-no! It's just that…This surprised me, that's all!"

"Yeah, don't try to downplay this," Aiko added, finally straightening herself. "Look, Jaune, how about we just forget this has happened, alright? We can continue with our business endeavor without having to recall this, ok?"

"Don't fuck this up, Jaune!" Kyu shouted, giving him a clear warning.

"Wait, Aiko! Wait. It's not your fault." Jaune stated, catching her attention. "Look, I know how this must seem. And I admit, I didn't ask for your 'reward' as you put it, but…It was not that bad? At least, I don't think it was that bad. If anything, it felt good. Really good. But you were right in assuming I do not have experience. Because I don't. I'm…"

"A virgin?" Aiko finished for him.

"Not proud of admitting it, but I won't deny it either," Jaune added, then Aiko sighed.

"Ok. Then, I guess I owe you a more tame experience. I mean, what the fuck forty million Lien of debt paid just like…You know some women marry guys for less, right?" She jokingly asked him. "How about we go back to your place and continue where we left off from there? That sounds good?"

"It does," Jaune replied, only to then watch as Kyu flew in front of him, looking a bit…irritated. "Something wrong, Kyu?"

"Just you blue balling me. Seriously, I was THIS close to reaching the peak." The Love Fairy stated, making Jaune realize what she was doing.

"You were masturbating watching us? Where?!"

"Not saying. Just know I will be resuming together with you guys. And Jaune? Try not to blow your load early this time."


Arriving back at his place, using a taxi, Jaune led Aiko to his room for this. The woman looked relatively awkward, if not embarrassed, given their exchange earlier. Jaune was not proud either because, as Kyu said, he had blown his load early. Way too early. Sure, it was his first time receiving oral, but he could have held on a little bit longer. Well, it didn't matter now.

They were doing this. He doesn't know how far Aiko intends to go, but they are doing this. "So…Since we are doing this more properly, how about you take a seat on the bed? You can remove your pants and underwear yourself if you are not comfortable with me doing this this time."

"Y-yeah, thanks." Jaune did as expected, taking off his pants. He kept his shirt on and grabbed a towel to cover himself with; all the while, Aiko gave him a bit of privacy in the form of her turning around and not looking at him as he stripped. It helped ease his nerves a bit. Just a bit. Sitting on the bed, his crotch covered by a towel, Jaune drew in a good mouth of air. "Alright, Aiko, I'm ready."

"Good." She replied, then went to him, getting on her knees once again before him and gently taking the towel off. She was less daring this time around, likely due to now being aware of Jaune's level of experience. "Alright, here goes nothing." She took his soft member in her hand, stroking it as she attempted to get it hard again. Jaune, for his part, was not making it easy. His nerves were getting the best of him, and it showed. "Come on…" She sighed. "Guess you are nervous, huh? Don't worry, it's ok. Gods know I encountered nervous guys before, and all of them had this issue. Luckily, I know the fix."

"The fix?" Jaune asked.

"The fix." Aiko reached for her top, and before Jaune could protest, she took it off, leaving herself in a green bra.

"A-Aiko?" She reached behind herself, unclasping the piece of underwear, then slid the shoulder straps off, and before Jaune's eyes, her chest jiggled as it enjoyed sweet release.

"Phew! That always feels better, especially after a long day." Aiko explained, stretching a bit and making her chest jiggle once again. The display utterly hypnotized Jaune. He didn't even notice himself harden again. Aiko, however, did. "Works every single time." She said as she took his member in her hands again, stroking it. "I hope you are enjoying the view."

Jaune gulped, nodding his head quickly.

Aiko laughed at his timid response. "Good, because I am only letting you watch. No touching. At least, not yet." Before any more words could be said, Aiko made herself unavailable for further discussion. Her mouth enveloped him once again.

"Gods!" Jaune exclaimed as Aiko got to work again, bobbing her head on his shaft and licking him like a popsicle. The boy couldn't believe this feeling. Sure, he felt it before, but now it was different. He wasn't as nervous and could enjoy it more. The warmth, the wetness, and the slight vibrations given by her breathing - everything threatened to make him go over the edge again.

But he had to recall what Kyu said. He had to try and hold on for as long as possible. But Aiko wasn't making it any easier. The way she worked his dick told him she had experience and knew how to use it. How much? Never ask a lady how many times she has been with a man. That is one of the questions you never ask.

Still, his eyes were on Aiko constantly. Or rather, on her chest. The breasts she had were…Perfect. Perfect as far as comparison with any other pair he has seen. Which amounts to…Strangely, two, including hers. He walked in on his sister, Coral, once when she was in the bathroom.

Pushing the memory away, Jaune focused on the feeling Aiko was bringing to him. He couldn't believe he was doing this; or rather, he couldn't believe this was happening at all! Either Kyu was right, and he did have some potential…Or throwing money earned him this luck. Either way, he was going to enjoy it for as long as it lasted fully.

But he felt a shift. One of Aiko's hands left his thigh, tracing itself down. Jaune only caught a glimpse, but he noticed that Aiko began to rub herself. Her hand dove into her pants, and she began to moan more as she worked on his shaft. The vibrations were an added element of pleasure for sure.

Jaune gripped the sheets of his bed tightly as he felt himself slipping. He couldn't hold on for much longer. "Aiko!" He shouted her name, warning the girl just in time so she could pull away from his shaft and start to pump it furiously.

"Let it go!" She replied, and then Jaune reached his peak. Strands of white shot out of him, covering Aiko's ample chest. By the time he finished, he felt spent. Despite not making any physical effort, he felt weak. But he failed to notice that Aiko as well seemed to twitch a bit after she finished getting him off. The two remained in their positions for a bit, recovering.

"Phew!" Aiko suddenly got up, a bit wobbly on her feet but stable. "The second time wasn't bad at all, Jaune! Hey, care if I use your bathroom to clean up?"

"Sure…Go ahead." Jaune replied slowly, watching Aiko depart to use his bathroom. Luckily, that part of the house was decent when he bought the place.

"Damn!" Kyu suddenly popped up, standing on his thigh. She looked at his spent member, though Jaune couldn't help but notice a striking detail on her. Her panties were off. "You held on decently there, boyo. It could still use some work, but you are getting there. I know she enjoyed it, too."

"You do?"

"Hard not to. I was rubbing one out under her, and I could see her rubbing herself through her pants! By the way, know that my panties are under your pillow there; I had to put them somewhere. They are my only pair!" The Love Fairy explained. "Still, this is a big step in the right direction. You are now rich and decently looking, and since we know you pack good heat, you should not have any trouble helping me recover!"

"Recovery? Kyu, I am feeling like you have left out a lot of-" Suddenly, Jaune felt something was off. His head was starting to hurt. "Grrr. What the fuck?"

"Looks like it started. Yeah…I should have mentioned this first, but you see, Jaune, I need more mana if I want to stop living life in economy mode. Each time you engage in stuff with a babe, I can convert the passion into mana, which I then shove into you through our bond!" Kyu explained. "But, as I said, you humans have shitty reserves. Heck, I am surprised this much has expanded your reserves, even if by just a little bit."

"My head…Hurts." Jaune said slowly.

"That's a side-effect of your mana reserves increasing. Don't worry; it should fade in an hour." Jaune groaned, hearing her. "Let's talk more tomorrow. After all, you have company to attend to."


SMUT END. I do admit this smutty segment is mixed with an actual plot, but I couldn't separate them. I will try to make a small recap in the next chapter.