Chapter 25
Chapter 25
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 25
Chapter Title: D-Rank Hunter, Tower of Lust 10th Floorstrategy
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-The night of lust, which began with interrogation, passed by far too quickly.
-Even though it had been two weeks since we last met, the guy just up and left.
-Leaving his semen inside my pussy.
After my first girlfriend, whose face I didn't even know, departed.
A new day dawned.
"Ughhh..."
"Making such a deflated sound first thing in the morning."
On the second-floor terrace of a cafe with a great view.
I sprawled out like a slime in front of Ceres, who was leisurely enjoying her morning coffee.
Ugh, I'm melting.
My whole body, my soul, the pleasure I'd etched into memory... I wanted to savor it more, but it was all too regrettable.
"I never dreamed you'd go wandering off alone right after the meeting ended. And to think it wasn't even for sightseeing, but to meet a woman. What an impressive status you have."
"Hehe..."
"You look upset. Your philtrum's drooping like a horse's. Should I feed you a carrot?"
Carrot?
"Sounds good. Aaaah~!"
"Oh come on, have you lost your mind?"
"Hey, don't be shy, pat my head~! Uwahahang~!"
"Kyiiiik~!?"
Our vice guild master's scream first thing in the morning is always music to my ears.
It was especially sweet since no matter what she griped about, it bounced off me like zero damage right after last night's fun.
Heh heh heh.
"Tch. Did you sleep well? Any fatigue anywhere?"
"Can't you tell? I came back after squeezing out all my stress~."
I slipped my right index finger in and out of the ring on my left finger repeatedly.
The moment I gestured that I'd just fucked someone, her expression was priceless.
"How vulgar. This is why men are..."
"Curse me out if you want. I'm in a fucking great mood today. I'll laugh off whatever you say, so go ahead and trash me. Come on~!"
"Urk~!"
When I stuck my head out creepily, she shoved my face away.
Ow.
Even when playing around, she always mixes in some aura when she hits.
"I figured you'd be pissed. Even I, who got the gag order from Seong-yeon, thought yesterday was sudden, so I was prepared to take a few hits if you lashed out."
"Do I look like the type to lay hands on a woman?"
"You do it just fine."
Damn.
"I heard the story. You were meeting the woman Seong-yeon introduced you to yesterday?"
"I told you on the way here. It started because of a skill, but now we're a bit more intimate."
"So she put you in a good mood. Just like a simple man."
"Eup~! Keep talking shit~!"
Taking the hit, I lifted my head and took a sip of coffee.
This is unexpected.
Given Ceres's serious personality, I thought work would come first.
"But why? What, now you're sticking your nose into someone else's love life?"
"I have zero interest in prying into your love life. I just thought it was weird that Seong-yeon introduced you to a woman, even if it was for a skill. From what I heard, you even slept with someone whose face you don't know..."
"It's true. I don't know her face or identity."
"For real?"
No need to hide from the vice guild master, so I described her appearance.
A suspicious woman with big tits and a plastic bag over her head.
"...Big tits?"
Why react to the tits?
Gives me chills.
"How big are we talking?"
"What the hell, why are you asking something creepy like that."
"You're the creepy one. What are you even imagining? I just asked because she might be someone I know."
......Someone she knows?
I'd only thought of women around Seong-yeon, not Ceres's acquaintances.
Her reaction suggests she has a hunch.
"If it's okay, could you tell me?"
"...Nah. Forget it."
"Why not?"
"Coincidentally, I wrapped up my resolve yesterday. We have a contract, and now I have zero intention of digging into my woman's identity, let alone getting hints through someone else."
She devoted herself to me.
Begging me to believe in her and Seong-yeon.
-While getting slapped by my dick, she begged.
-While sucking my sweaty cock, she begged.
-While kissing my balls, she begged.
-Even doggy-style before leaving.
She offered her woman's dignity, poured in her sincerity, and begged over and over.
Until I, who pushed her that far, became the bad guy.
'Plus, I learned the 10th floorstrategy info... and why it has to be her pussy...'
She gave me the urgently needed info, and our hearts connected.
I don't want to hunt down the woman I love just because I don't know her face and stir up trouble.
She said knowing her identity could put my life at risk, and I believe there's no lie in that.
"At least tell me the size."
"I said no."
"I'll keep it secret even if I find out. I swear I won't tell a soul, please."
"...Sigh."
After agonizing, I figured it was fine if it was just that, so I expressed the hugeness with both hands.
Boob~♪
"Similar to mine?"
"Yeah. Exactly your size."
"No way..."
Her expression shifted dramatically, like she'd realized something.
Perplexed, then angry, then she noticed my gaze and schooled her face.
"Someone you know?"
"No. Just sounds like some suspicious big-titted figure. I asked just in case, but it was pointless."
Liar!
Despite her blunt tone, Ceres is so easy to read!
"You held some suspicious woman you don't know and had no second thoughts?"
True to her prickly personality, she poked at a sore spot.
Obviously to hide her own fluster.
What a funny woman.
"She's a fucking great woman. She puts in effort for me, did everything for me yesterday. Even stuff because of a loser like me. She stole my heart clean away, you know?"
"Pervert matching with another pervert?"
Ehey~! Listen to this bitch talk~!
What, mad I fucked her friend?
"Pervert? Hey. Fuck, seriously. None other than Seong-yeon okayed this woman. Doubting her is doubting the guild master, and you saying that? Not cool."
"........."
"Call me pervert all you want. But badmouthing someone not here... Ah, pisses me off? Pretty up your words at least?"
"Are you mad?"
"Who wouldn't be mad getting their liked woman insulted? Wanna rip off your rank insignia and throw down? For real?"
"No. I'm sorry. That was all my fault. I said something unforgivable to you."
Oho, hear that?
She's sorry!
Apologizing right away deflates my anger.
"So it's not a one-night stand?"
"I'm serious. Don't know her identity, but I'm in it till the end."
"I see..."
Ceres went silent for about five minutes after that.
She suddenly called me out in the morning, pushed work aside for love talk, maybe because it involved her acquaintance—her deliberation took time.
"Enough about me. Where'd Seong-yeon go, and why'd you come out?"
I wandered off right after yesterday's meeting, so I don't know what happened to the others.
I came for coffee to talk about the future anyway, so why the love talk?
"Seong-yeon isn't feeling well, so she's resting at the new guild home."
"She was fine yesterday."
"It happens often, so don't worry."
Is that girl in such bad shape?
Hmm.
"Not because I came to beat that bastard up today?"
"It was beat-worthy, but today she's genuinely unwell. Beat her all you want once she's healthy. I won't stop you."
"Unexpected. Thought you'd defend her."
"Don't think I'm a fool who excuses all her actions just because I'm on her side."
True. If she did, she wouldn't have called Seong-yeon picky at the drinking party back then.
She likes Seong-yeon but draws the line.
"Ahem... We got sidetracked. Coffee's done, I'm awake, so let's get to the point. I came in Seong-yeon's place for one reason: to hear your opinion. We gave you a day, so you must have some direction?"
"Dragging me to the Golden Tower and telling me to decide in a day?"
"You can refuse. Even I think this... really... was unpleasant for you."
She bowed her head again.
"I apologize on behalf of the guild master."
She apologized sincerely.
She's genuine.
She's irritating with her nitpicking usually, but clear-cut on things like this.
That's what I like about her.
Can't truly hate someone like that.
"Heard it from my girlfriend.strategy is that urgent, huh?"
"Yes. Still time on the tower lord's limit, but the tower could backflow anytime regardless."
"Low floors clearing smoothly, but higher ones stuck unopened?"
"Exactly."
Yeah, even from what I heard, this tower lord has a vicious personality.
No one knows when shit hits, so everyone's panicking...
"Refuse, and it's over. I'll tell Seong-yeon to bow her head. The guild masters will scold her more than you for acting without consulting, so rest easy."
"I know. They're all good people. They won't bitch at me."
"Then, as expected..."
Refusing, that nuance.
I shook my head.
"I'll do it."
"...For real?"
"First, I wanna meet the top ranker. I'll tell her my thoughts clearly, so guide me."
"Understood..."
She closed her eyes briefly.
Looked conflicted, but soon opened her blue eyes.
"Got it, Chang-gi."
-First time she used an honorific for me.
*
After thoroughly enjoying a woman's body for the first time in ages, I returned to the skyscraper in high spirits.
Led by Ceres, I stood before Iian, the current ranking 1st, the Copper Witch.
Her dyed platinum blonde hair and witch-like outfit suited Korea's top hunter perfectly.
"You'llstrategy the tower?"
Of course she was surprised.
Ceres took it stoically, but this one was blatant.
"Yes."
"Whoa, suddenly? We haven't explained anything yet?"
"I heard the briefing from Bridget noona nearby."
"Auntie Jita?"
"Yes. Thanks to her, I know the tower situation and what I need to do. Naturally, I know about the items the tower lord's handing out too."
"Really? We deliberately skipped explaining because it seemed too sudden. You clicked with our auntie, huh?"
"She was a good person. Helped me relax a lot."
"I see... Well, anyway. Sorry for dragging you into our mess. Truth is, this was sudden for us too. Might sound like an excuse, but we made it easy to back out if it felt off."
"Reason you ended the meeting yesterday right away?"
"Yep. If we explained everything in detail and you said 'I don't wanna,' we'd all be stunned. So we planned to give space. But auntie Jita contacting you immediately..."
"She seemed anxious. Calm on the surface, but even while explaining, she showed her expectations."
"If I burdened you needlessly, sorry again. That auntie's swamped with tower item leaks and personal stuff right now. Like you said, smiles outside, but rotting inside."
She looked it.
Otherwise, no way she'd be so kind to a D-rank tagalong like me.
Might be their lifeline.
"Sigh... But to think you'd approve in just a day..."
She brushed back her platinum hair awkwardly with a smile.
No tension or distance like yesterday.
Why? 'Cause I'm in sage mode right now.
Blasted it all out after two weeks, mind crystal clear.
"Talked to Seong-yeon?"
"No. She was sick today. Couldn't meet, so I came with the vice guild master."
"Pulls you in on her own and now she's sick. What a funny girl."
"Yeah. But I get why she did it. Whole country's at stake, so I'll beat her a few times later and call it even."
"Good friend. Seong-yeon must be jealous."
No suspicions thanks to my lovely milk cow.
One's my friend, the other's my devoted lover.
Believing she'll tell the truth someday, I'll focus on towerstrategy for now.
"Heard thestrategy method...?"
"Yes. Every bit of that 'fucking bullshit gimmick' this shitty tower has."
"Not from Seong-yeon, so auntie Jita?"
"No. A friend. Heard it through them."
"Huh? Not us?"
"I have wider connections than you think."
"Hmm... Anyway, just in case, I'll explain once more. Cross-check if what you heard matches."
"Please do."
I bowed politely and listened intently.
She recited seriously, face flushing deeper as she went.
Shivering like a technical virgin explaining 'that gimmick' to a man.
"Match what you heard?"
"Yes. Spot on."
"Ha... I see..."
Her inexperience with men showed.
She clearly hated saying it herself.
Still told me, so she feels that much duty.
"When do you start towerstrategy? Week? Month?"
"No. Heading up today. Stopping by noona's workshop first for gear loan and buffs from Madam."
"Heh, solo hunter, huh? Knew you were solid."
"Solo means you die if injured."
"Today though... Isn't it too rushed? Chomok Guild's still pre-move, new home's a mess?"
"Gotta wrap it quick. Our guild's Brass Tower-based, so while relocating, wanna share some wins with others."
"10th floor as the share?"
"Tasty, right?"
"You're Seong-yeon's friend alright. Same confidence, charging ahead."
Compared to Korea's rank 3, highest praise.
I grinned unwittingly, and Iian smiled back.
"Then we'll cooperate. Sending a few mercenaries from Maan. Use 'em as guides to 10th."
"Sure that's okay? Casualties...?"
"Rank 1 guild here. Our members handle 10th easy. Problem's the gimmick gate, low floors are nothing."
Heh heh.
"Go on. Come back alive, drinks on me. I'll be your drinking buddy and bestie then."
"Same age?"
"Didn't know? That one behind you's two years younger."
"What the fuck."
"For real."
25 then?
Ceres younger... with that body?
Never imagined.
"Stop spilling personal info without permission. I'll sue."
"Kekeke. Blushing."
Iian laughed witch-like, Ceres played coy.
'This is rank 1.'
Way more fun off-duty than expected.