Yin Brands and Shadow Deals
The yin brand, engraved directly onto a man's most vital yet vulnerable spot—the testicles—demanded absolute focus. While caressing his cock and balls with one hand, I poured every ounce of concentration into the task, completing the elegant pink crest across the surface of those small orbs. Once finished, the yin brand activated, stimulating his genitals and beginning to absorb vital energy. The essence drawn into the brand would become my sustenance and the nourishment to strengthen Jisu's manhood.
Overwhelmed by the intense pleasure the yin brand provided, Jisu climaxed repeatedly, spilling thick loads of semen before finally drifting off to sleep. Since I had already received Madam's permission to stay out overnight, I lay leisurely beside the sleeping Jisu, gently stroking his overworked balls while reading the reports sent by the slave whores. I had instructed them to send daily reports detailing their activities and any notable events, but the peacefulness of their lives made the reports feel more like personal diaries. Among them, the newest slave—a twenty-one-year-old college girl—wrote hers like an actual journal. Today, she had written that she planned to watch a movie with her boyfriend, enjoy a fancy dinner at a restaurant, and spend a passionate night at a hotel.
I sent a brief reply telling her to enjoy herself and was about to read another report when the door opened silently. My eyes met Ji-hye's as she peeked inside. Surprised to find me awake, she gestured for me to come out. Careful not to wake Jisu, I slipped out of bed, threw on just a blouse, and stepped into the hallway, closing the door behind me.
Ji-hye stood there with damp hair, clearly fresh from a shower, wearing only a bathrobe. "Why? Is something wrong?"
"I waited and waited, but you never came out. I wondered what was going on. Aren't you going home?"
"I'm staying here tonight."
"Really? He must like you. Congratulations."
"Thanks. What about Eun-hye?"
"She's busy being trained by her master. I wonder if she'll be able to walk to work tomorrow."
Ji-hye smiled with a knowing, savoring expression as she spoke of Eun-hye. It struck me that we were standing in a hallway, both of us half-naked, casually chatting. Even though the third floor was reserved for VIP rooms, this lack of restraint felt excessive.
"I'm heading home with Jinwhan now, so could you check if Eun-hye makes it to work safely tomorrow morning?"
"Got it. Ah—"
"Ji-hye. Let's go."
Park Jinwhan appeared around the corner, striding forward to wrap his arms around Ji-hye's waist from behind and grope her pussy right in front of me. He showed no hesitation despite my presence.
"You're here, darling? Aah~"
"Go get dressed and come out quickly."
"Okay, darling. Kiss."
Ji-hye replied to his command—delivered while his hand, which had been stroking her neatly trimmed pubic hair, now smacked her ass—and gave him a quick kiss before leaving. He remained standing, openly staring at my exposed lower body beneath the blouse. Thanks to my wide hips, even without spreading my legs, my pussy was clearly visible. After examining it, he spoke.
"Aside from the ring on your clit, you're surprisingly clean for a woman who spreads her legs for a living."
"I'm not the kind of woman who offers her body to just anyone, you know?" I replied with a prim expression. In truth, my number of partners was quite low for an angel. And while I served Gwangnam oppa as a concubine to relieve his sexual needs, that wasn't normal sex, so it didn't count. Currently, my only normal sexual partner was Jisu.
"Ho, so you're claiming to be high-class. That aside, I looked into your past. Turns out you're a human from another dimension called Eden. Even more surprising—you're a veteran hunter who fought in the war. You earned quite a reputation using Eden's technology to deal with those machine soldiers, didn't you? It took some effort to dig that up."
Oh? I had expected him to investigate my background, but he had managed to uncover my war participation. As a high-value individual, I had mostly met with top officials and stayed in secure facilities. During operations, I wore a helmet, so very few people knew my face. War-related information was tightly controlled; the public only knew that the Korean government had received help from another dimension to neutralize the machine soldiers. Details about which dimension or who provided the assistance remained classified.
Hmm. He had clearly put effort into the investigation, yet he missed the most critical information. My succubus race was classified even by the state and the Dimension Management Bureau, so that was understandable. But the fact that he didn't know I was Eden royalty was surprising.
"You went so far as to investigate me. You must rate my importance quite highly."
"If you're going to make a deal, you need to know your counterpart."
His attitude had shifted from treating me as a hostess to viewing me as a potential business partner. He must have decided I wasn't someone to underestimate once he learned my true identity.
"A deal?"
"I was on the verge of having my plan to recruit Han Jisu and seize certain interests snatched away right under my nose. I couldn't just sit back and watch."
"Heh, so that's what it was."
"You knew, didn't you? I almost fell for it."
He seemed to misunderstand my approach as an attempt to seduce Jisu for personal gain. While I was now actively seducing and training him for Madam's hunter-related business, our first encounter had been purely accidental—a casual night out with friends that led to something more. Still, should I test the waters? There was no reason to refuse a deal.
"Ji-hye doesn't seem to know. How much does Eun-hye know?"
"Ah, so the reason you gave information to Ji-hye was to probe me?"
"That's right. I didn't want to keep suspecting the woman who might become mine. But I'd rather you answer now."
"Eun-hye doesn't know anything either. She genuinely just came to the club with friends and got caught up in it."
"Strangely enough, I feel like believing you. Is it because you're Ji-hye's friend?"
He looked puzzled by his own reaction, then pulled a cigarette from his pocket, placed it in his mouth, and searched for a lighter.
"Damn, I must have left it somewhere."
"Here's a light."
"Huh."
I lit my fingertip with a simple incantation spell I often used for lighting cigarettes and held it out. He gave a short exclamation of surprise, brought the flame to his cigarette, and inhaled to light it.
"Phew~ You're a woman with peculiar talents. So hunters really are hunters."
"Hehe, I'm quite a strong hunter in my own right."
"Want a smoke? I'll give you one."
"I do smoke, but this is my first time with Earth's cigarettes. I'll give it a try."
I took the cigarette he offered, placed it in my mouth, and lit it. Inhaling brought a harsh, bitter, stimulating smoke completely different from Eden's cigarettes into my lungs. I had anticipated this from previous exposure to smoking areas, but honestly, it wasn't pleasant.
"Hoo, it's quite strong. Ahem."
"Kuk, mine is among the strongest. You'll get used to it if you keep smoking."
"More importantly, let's discuss the deal. What do you want?"
"A share of the interests."
"And what do I get in return?"
"Your cooperation in concealing information about you and ensuring your safety."
"You already know how difficult it is to find information about me, don't you?"
"If someone with just a bit of money like me could uncover this much, it's basically an open-book test. Those private investigators are persistent and competent."
Hmm. Honestly, this deal seemed disadvantageous for me, but given his goodwill in proposing a deal rather than hostility, I decided to compromise.
"Alright. Let's make the deal. Shall we draft a contract?"
"No. Leaving evidence of a backroom deal wouldn't benefit either of us. Let's make it a promise based on trust."
"Fine. Then—"
Since I had nothing to lose, I simply agreed to his terms.
"Phew. From now on, I'll contact you through Ji-hye instead of directly."
"You already trust Ji-hye that much?"
"She's not particularly greedy for wealth, and she's smart enough to know what would happen if she betrayed me. It'll be easier for you to deal with a friend than with me, right?"
"Oh my, I find you quite comfortable to deal with as well, Jinwhan-ssi."
"Don't say things you don't mean. I have some confidence in reading people."
"How disappointing."
His claim of being a good judge of character lost credibility since he hadn't seen through my act, but it was true that my words weren't entirely sincere. Few people had ever seen through my acting—only those who knew me well, like my sisters, Elsa, Ruya, and Madam. Even Gwangnam oppa, who received my services regularly, didn't realize I was acting most of the time. Honestly, acting had become so routine that even I sometimes didn't know my true personality anymore.
"Darling~ I'm here. Let's go."
"Right. Well then, I'll be counting on you."
"What? What were you two talking about?"
"Later."
"Tch, fine. Elisha, see you next time~"
When Ji-hye returned dressed, he extinguished his cigarette in a personal ashtray and spoke. Ji-hye linked arms with him and, looking back, told me she'd see me next time before disappearing around the corner. Park Jinwhan, with his sharp and prideful personality, and Ji-hye, with her quick wit, lively nature, and sense of boundaries—surprisingly, they made a good match.
Lost in thought as I watched them leave, I felt heat near my fingers and remembered the cigarette was still lit. Deciding to dispose of it while fixing my disheveled hair and makeup, I headed to the restroom. After finishing my business, I was returning to Jisu's room when I encountered Kim Gitae emerging from his door. He walked out completely naked, looking around the hallway, and upon seeing me approaching, frowned and strode toward me.
"Hey, you. Go downstairs and tell those staff bastards—if they don't answer calls on time again, I'll flip the place over."
Among the three men, he had the most usable cock. With his angry member swinging, he growled the threat. Whether he hadn't heard about me from Park Jinwhan or simply didn't care, he showed no restraint in how he treated me.
"Is that all you want me to pass on?"
"Tell them to send up food and recovery potions. But..."
Perhaps because I agreed so readily, his frown eased slightly. He then stared intently at my crotch with a newfound curiosity. Even when I subtly shifted my hips, his gaze followed.
"Definitely a body worth selling. Especially with that ring—looks good. Let me have a taste."
"Hmm... No, thank you."
"What? You insolent bitch."
From what I could tell, Kim Gitae was the type who would only bring harm to me and my family, never any benefit. Therefore, there was no reason to offer him my body or maintain a friendly relationship. When I refused, true to his reputation as a rough Goblin Hunter, he immediately swung his hand. His chin—and that hand—was caught in mine, unable to move an inch.
"Huh? Let go."
"Give up quietly. I'm not the kind of woman who offers her body to just anyone."
"You fucking bitch!"
He swung his opposite leg, aiming for my head. His movement was slower than expected—completely visible. His left leg was caught in my other hand and stopped, leaving him standing awkwardly off-balance.
"Don't make an ugly scene. Stop it."
"Shit!"
Ignoring my words, he jumped up on one leg, attempting to kick me. Sigh. Why couldn't he understand when spoken to?
"Yah."
Thud!
"Urgh!"
I swung his airborne body around and slammed him into the floor. His back hit the ground first, and he let out a short scream from the impact. He claimed to be a hunter and had a decent physique, but his skills were sloppier than expected.
"When your opponent's strength surpasses yours and part of your body is restrained, jumping into the air is the same as begging to be killed. Do you understand?"
"Kugh! Shut up!"
"With that attitude, how are you supposed to protect your slave? If someone targeting Eun-hye throws a punch, you need to beat them down and keep her safe. A master worthy of dominating a slave must always be a reliable, strong male who can protect the slave who follows him."
Of course, physical strength wasn't everything. Mental fortitude, influence, and background all mattered. Gwangnam oppa had initially fallen short in every aspect, but through the consistent support and guidance of Madam and his other women, he had reached a level worthy of recognition.
Looking up at me from the floor, Kim Gitae's eyes held both resentment and humiliation. Still, he wasn't complete trash. Without further cursing, he silently stood up and spoke.
"You're no ordinary woman. Are you some kind of special agent?"
He didn't seem fully convinced, but it was something.
"Oh my~ You've found me out. You'll keep it a secret, of course?"
"Hah! Of course. There's no way I'd lose to some average bitch. Don't tell me your so-called friends are in on it too?"
"No. They're both ordinary women. If you happen to take out your anger on my friends or seek revenge... you'd better be prepared."
"Shut up. That sow is mine. I don't take my anger out on my own property."
"That's a relief. Please take good care of Eun-hye."
"Tch."
Clicking his tongue, he turned and walked away.