Chapter 31
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 31
Chapter Title: Stronghold
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Men or women, when lust strikes, they charge ahead without a second thought.
Various constraints had held it in check until now, but this was a deserted island.
A space severed from law, morals, and any human ties that could serve as shackles.
They'd backed off obediently for the moment, but trouble was bound to erupt eventually.
'Hmm. What to do.'
Should I deal with them after all?
Pondering that as I emerged from the forest, the women spotted me and rushed over.
"Master's here!"
"Yeah. Where are the twins?"
I hadn't seen the twins around for a while.
If those two were here, these women wouldn't even approach—they'd be scrambling to pack and flee.
"Behind you, Master."
"Behind?"
Footsteps sounded, and suddenly! Arms wrapped around me from behind. The twins clambered onto my body, clinging like they were in a contest.
'They're practically cats at this point.'
The twins rubbed their cheeks against my face while hanging off me.
There's an old saying that animals are tamed with food.
Humans aren't all that different.
Starve them for a few days, and even they turn into starved beasts willing to devour their own kind.
Hunger is one of the top instincts for any living creature.
It ranks even higher than the lust I mentioned earlier.
'No more resistance to sticking close to me. Have I tamed them?'
Not quite to the level of the nanny who raised them, but I could feel we'd grown close—body and soul.
'Still, I need to hold off a bit longer.'
They're clinging to me plenty now, but I have to make it so they can't live without me.
Make them trust me completely.
Dependent on me alone...
So they not only spread their legs for me but obey my every command like faithful pets.
'You toyed with me using your looks—now I'll toy with you using pleasure until you bear my child.'
That was my goal.
Not revenge, though.
I didn't care much about payback. I just wanted to try it.
Just like they treated me as less than human, I wanted to do the same right back.
'Of course, without power for now, I have to compromise with reality.'
That moment would come eventually.
I gave the twins' butts a light smack.
"Girls, you're heavy. Mind hopping down?"
They hopped off, pinched my nipple, smacked my butt in return, and scampered away giggling.
Kyahaha!
They pick up the naughty stuff fast. Wonder if they'll lick mine back later if I lick theirs?
"Master, did you scout the island?"
"Yeah. Bigger than I thought, so I didn't cover it all. Doesn't seem worth it anyway."
"So where to next? We've seen what's out there—time to find a settlement spot."
Kim Yeonju nodded toward the math guy and the male flight attendant.
"At least better than over there."
"Got a spot better than that one already."
"Really?"
"Yeah. You'll be shocked when you see it."
I waited for sunset, when the snakes slithered toward the sea, then led the group into the forest.
Following the marks I'd left on the palms, we moved swiftly and slipped through the narrow rock passage.
Then climbed straight up the rocky hill.
"Whoa."
My companions gasped at the panoramic view of the entire island.
The open vista alone was breathtaking, but as the sun dipped below the horizon, the whole island bathed in crimson sunset glow.
"...Beautiful."
"Like it, Teacher?"
"Yeah. Love it."
The homeroom teacher snuggled into me, while Kim Yeonju shouted from behind.
"Master, this place is amazing! Unlike that windless beach—cool breeze here! And water!"
Kim Yeonju dragged the twins to the water's edge and jumped in.
A stream flowed from higher up the mountain, cascading down below the rocky hill.
This spot solved the heat problem and offered constant washing water—a true prime location.
And that was just the start.
The teachers' and attendants' spot was merely one of countless waterfalls.
All those streams converged right in front of us now, making the water flow overwhelming.
'Water's basically solved.'
A few downsides: rocky ground made sleeping uncomfortable, and strong winds might chill at dawn.
"Pfft, no big deal!"
Kim Yeonju laughed, splashing with the kids.
About two meters wide, knee-deep—perfect for washing.
The twins and Kim Yeonju lay back in the water, scrubbing off the sticky seawater, grinning wide.
"So, our base here? Everyone agree?"
"Yes!"
They all chimed in enthusiastically.
Seeing them happy made me feel good too.
'Truth is, better spots exist.'
This one seemed perfect but had a fatal flaw: tough for farming.
Beach was far, and even the nearby forest took fifteen minutes downhill.
Worse, no one but me could navigate freely—snakes everywhere.
Still, I chose it despite the hassle.
'From here, I can monitor the teachers and my class kids.'
Elevated terrain let me track movements in real-time.
Plus, protect my women from outsiders.
Snakes by day, labyrinthine forest and narrow pass by night—they'd shield my women from other men.
'A natural fortress.'
No more worrying about guys hitting on my women.
Now my task was clear.
Grow fast, claim every senior class girl one by one, and bring them here.
This stronghold would be my base, trophy storage, and harem.
'But first, payback for touching my women.'
Two men had groped my women, and I planned to make them pay.
I'd pondered how at first, then realized something.
'Never actually fought anyone my whole life.'
Not even playground scraps with friends.
Born into an ordinary family, ordinary schools.
Snoozed in class, PC bangs after school.
Academy evenings, smartphone scrolling before bed...
Life until Daehan International High was your typical kid's.
Something inside me shattered now—no going back.
Anyway, point was: zero fight experience.
'Good thing. Direct fights are out.'
In this wilderness, injury meant infection risk. Deadly even for scratches.
That's wild survival.
'But can't let them off lightly.'
Next morning, I sat on the rocky hill, watching the teachers and attendants.
Regretting yesterday's homeroom teacher encounter, the math guy and male attendant searched that spot.
'Greedy bastards. Two women around, and they still chase? Guess after seeing Teacher, the two in camp don't count as women anymore.'
Not satisfied, they scoured down the coast.
Far out.
I slipped down the hill immediately.
'No outright murder. Or teacher-killing.'
Our base had clear sightlines all around.
I'd confined my women here, but now I was under watch too.
They could observe my every move from up top.
So avoid trust-damaging stuff like murder or rape.
'Half-measures let them recover and target my prey later.'
If touching them, do it right.
Ruin them completely, beyond recovery.
Sometimes, never wake up again.
I bought from the shop window and approached the waterfall.
Park Soyoung from science sat there with someone, resting after breakfast.
'Start by stripping their supplies.'
They'd farmed the coast, hoarding useful stuff: kitchen knives, soap, burners.
I approached the two women.
"Huh? Woojin?"
Park Soyoung beamed and ran over.
The science girl didn't approach, just glanced my way.
"What brings you? Decided to join us after all?"
Hopeful eyes. I shook my head—no.
"...Really? Then why?"
"Passed by, thought of you two. Worried if you're eating well, purifying water. Came to check."
I handed Park Soyoung what I held: 2L water and two bananas.
"Huh? This for us?"
"Yeah. One each."
Park Soyoung sniffed the banana.
"No way. Real bananas? Where'd you...?"
I just smiled.
She didn't press, mesmerized by the yellow glow and scent.
Science girl, who'd been peeking, now stared openly, throat bobbing.
"W-We have nothing to give back."
"No worries. Not expecting anything."
"Still..."
"Saw you're fine. Gotta go."
I turned sharply, like I meant it. Park Soyoung grabbed me.
"Wait!"
"?"
"C-Can we follow you now?"
Pleading eyes. Science girl watched wide-eyed behind her.
I saw the burning desire in science girl's gaze and shook my head with a smile.
"Sorry."
"Ah..."
I refused firmly.
Someone who'd betrayed once might do it again.
Brings group drama.
Maybe later when my women wake fully, but for now, occasional hookups suited them.
"I'll visit sometimes. Eat the water and bananas sparingly. Oh, see that?"
I pointed to a forest bend toward the wide beach.
"Pass there often. Need food or water? Wait there—you'll meet me."
"Th-Thank you, Woojin."
Park Soyoung teared up gratefully.
I waved smiling and started walking.
Then paused, as if it just hit me.
"Oh, right. Know where those two guys went?"
"Them? Said they'd scout around and left."
"Hmm. Okay?"
I furrowed my brow seriously. Park Soyoung asked why.
"What's wrong? Something happen?"
"Any trouble at night?"
"Night? No, not yet."
"Good. Still, be careful. Those two went looking for our homeroom... I mean, Lee Sujung Teacher—to drag her here and have their way."
"What?"
Park Soyoung's eyes widened.
Science girl scowled, like 'knew it.'
"Didn't know? Yesterday they wrestled two hours there, failed, went back."
"......"
"Anyway, watch out. Don't get caught in the crossfire."
I finished and returned hilltop.
Kim Yeonju dragged the homeroom teacher over, interrogating.
"Master! Why help them? They ditched us and harassed you!"
Watched from up here, huh? Water noise blocked words, though.
I looked down at the cliff base.
Science girl devoured my banana ravenously.
Park Soyoung nibbled hers, looking troubled.
"Master, listening?"
"They're human too."
"Huh?"
"Can't have them malnourished... What if they die? Can't let that happen. That's why."
"!!"
Homeroom teacher clutched her mouth, touched.
"Wow. That's our Woojin."
Kim Yeonju blinked, then twisted bashfully, solemn.
"Master made a great choice. Thought selfish at first, but you're a gentleman."
Respect gleamed in my women's eyes.
Haha, I grinned foolishly and eyed science girl again.
'Yeah, you can't die. Not you, science girl. Stay healthy and live long.'
No real revenge interest, as said.
Just wanted to torment science girl forever.
Pure wish.
Would deliver food daily for that.
'Long-term hope, though. For now, depends if they play ball.'
How'd it go?
I followed Kim Yeonju and teacher, who tugged my arm for fun.
Next day, loud voices from below. Peeking: two men desperately searching.
"Jeong Mina, you bitch! Where'd you go?!"
"Park Soyoung! Park Soyoung! Get out here!"
Spewing curses.
I smirked at their empty camp.
Park Soyoung and science girl had taken everything and vanished.
I knew where—and what they'd say.
"Woojin, take us too? Nowhere to go."
At the meet spot, teary Park Soyoung and hesitant science girl. Piles of gear at their feet.
I chuckled.