The Truth Unveiled #3
I spent a long time recounting everything to Silvia and Adeline. From Amducias and the Doctor’s appearance, to Sehwa’s awakening and every event that had unfolded since, I laid it all out without a single omission or embellishment. It was better to reveal everything than to hide pieces of the truth. After all, they would learn it eventually. If I told them myself, I could earn their trust in the process.
Of course, I left out one detail: Aether’s mischievous nature. That was something best verified through cross-checking before disclosing.
After listening to my story, they simply nodded with knowing looks. They didn’t seem particularly surprised. They must have already known the contents of the oracle.
Now it was my turn to hear their story.
Silvia, who had been gazing at the ceiling as if organizing her thoughts, met my eyes directly and spoke.
“First, Aether… or rather, you called it Aether, right? We possess Aether.”
I had expected as much. Did that mean I had unknowingly manipulated Aether during the Grand Canyon incident to fight Aloken? There must be a separate activation method.
As I nodded silently, Silvia continued.
“Like the device you mentioned, we also carry something similar. But we can’t transform like Sehwa or Yuria.”
“I see…”
“You know this already, but Aether dramatically enhances physical abilities. It isn’t a permanent energy source, so it must be used sparingly.”
Not permanent? Must be conserved? They didn’t understand Aether at all. This was fortunate.
“Could you show it to me?”
“I’m sorry. I trust you, but this energy is more precious than our lives…”
I understood that reaction. They would show me once they trusted me completely, but I couldn’t afford to wait that long. I would make it impossible for them to refuse.
“I think there’s a misunderstanding. Aether is a permanent energy source. It can also be recharged.”
Silvia and Adeline both looked visibly shocked.
“Jihyeok, is that true?”
Adeline shot to her feet. I calmed her down and had her sit again before replying steadily.
“It is. The method of recharging is a bit… unconventional, but yes. Sehwa and Yuria have been fighting by recharging whenever their reserves ran low.”
“You mean they weren’t fighting while permanently losing Aether’s energy?”
“Not at all. We control the recharge amount through our devices.”
Adeline turned to Silvia with an imploring gaze. She clearly wanted to show me her Aether. After hearing such shocking information, it was only natural. Eventually, Silvia gave a small nod.
So she was the one who made the important decisions. That authority would soon belong to me.
“Jihyeok, please watch my wrist carefully.”
“Of course.”
Adeline closed her eyes and extended her right hand. After taking a deep breath, she clenched her fist once and opened it.
A remarkable sight unfolded.
Vwoom…!
A brilliant rainbow-colored light bloomed from Adeline’s wrist, and within it, Aether revealed itself. It wasn’t in its raw form but contained within something. The rainbow light remained confined within a fixed square boundary.
“This is…”
“It’s a storage unit created on Silvia’s home planet.”
How fascinating. A machine compressing advanced technology. They must have brought other remarkable items as well. I would thoroughly investigate them later.
I leaned forward and examined the storage unit closely. In the upper right corner, I noticed a small cylindrical rod filled almost to the brim with rainbow-colored liquid.
“Does that rod indicate the charge level?”
Silvia answered this time. After telling Adeline to put the Aether away, she nodded at me.
“That’s right. About ninety percent remaining.”
“Still quite a lot left.”
“Adel doesn’t really need physical enhancement. She uses divine power to eradicate evil.”
What? Did that mean her purification was just a passive ability? If she could also wield Aether’s power, she would become a complete monster. She had received quite the upgrade. Annoying.
Maintaining my composure, I asked, “What about your gauge, Silvia?”
“Mine’s around seventy percent.”
“How much power have you used so far?”
“I used a lot escaping my home planet and again on Adeline’s planet. I must have used it at least twenty times. I used it once here too.”
She was referring to when she killed Aloken. Escape, huh? There seemed to be a story there, but I wasn’t the least bit curious.
“Hmm…”
In summary, Silvia and Adeline’s Aether reserves were already at maximum capacity. No need for capacity modification. That was convenient.
“And we have one more Aether. It’s meant for someone here…”
It must be for Roze. Good. I had located all the Aether and the Beast Slayers. Now I just needed to formulate a detailed plan.
“Aether meant for someone? Who is it for?”
“We don’t know. We thought you would. I guess not.”
I knew very well. I would arrange a coincidental meeting later.
Leaning back against the chair, I let out a sigh of relief.
“Aether has the characteristic of seeking out its destined partner. When a suitable candidate appears, it will show some reaction, even a small one. Don’t worry too much.”
“Right.”
“Still, I’m glad. I’m relieved you’re on our side. With Tyrat’s invasion, we’ve all been on edge… It feels like we can finally breathe easier.”
“We still haven’t…”
“Decided whether to help us or not? I understand. I’ve shown all my cards, so take your time and think it over.”
Silvia’s expression brightened at my words.
“Then… we’ll do that. I suppose we should tell you how we got here?”
“No need. Adel received an oracle and was guided by fate to find allies to fight evil, arriving on Earth… That’s enough for now. If you come to trust me more later, you can tell me then.”
“Is that really okay? Aren’t you trusting us too much?”
“Aether selects people with good hearts as its compatible users. Since you both possess such Aether and I’ve confirmed it with my own eyes, I have no choice but to trust you.”
Adeline clasped her hands together as if moved. How about that? Isn’t that heart exactly like yours?
“Thank you, Jihyeok…”
“It’s nothing. I hope you two will stay here and learn the language. Most people on Earth aren’t very tolerant of outsiders. If you pull out that strange translation device in public, you might draw unwanted attention. It would be best to blend in with the locals as much as possible. With the books and materials I’ve prepared, you should quickly reach a level where you can communicate.”
Silvia replied, “Understood. We’ll study hard.”
“I’ll introduce you to the Doctor soon.”
“The head of Beast Slayer Headquarters… right?”
“That’s correct. She’s a bit strict, but kind and generous.”
After finishing, I took two phones from my bag and handed them to them. I showed them how to call the number I had saved, told them we would meet again soon, and left the house.
I couldn’t rush getting closer. Slowly… just like with Sehwa. Pretending to be kind, pretending to be innocent.
**
In the dimly lit hotel room, I released all the stress I had unknowingly accumulated onto Yeonsu. Pressing down on her lower abdomen as she lay beneath me, I thrust in and pulled out repeatedly. She reacted intensely.
“Haah…♡ Jihyeok… too hard… it hurts…”
“Hurts? Want me to pull out?”
“No… just… slower…”
I cheerfully ignored Yeonsu’s request and slammed my hips hard against her ass.
Thwack! Thwack!
“Aahng…♡”
Despite her sweet moans, she had the nerve to ask for it slow. As I drove into her, I felt the pleasure building.
Squelch! Squelch!
“Hnn…! Jihyeok…!”
“Taehyeong is calling.”
At my words, Yeonsu squirmed and turned her head. Her phone was vibrating. Biting her lower lip, she said, “I don’t want to answer…”
“You said you liked exciting things. Answering would satisfy you, wouldn’t it?”
“I’m… scared… haah…♡”
Squelch… squelch…
I slowed down, picked up the phone, and tapped the answer button. Switching it to speakerphone like before in the car, I smirked at Yeonsu and held the phone out to her.
She glared at me resentfully, but soon wore a resigned expression and spoke.
“Hello…”
Squelch…
“Cough! Hello…?”
Coughing in a crisis, just like Sehwa. Reminded me of our time at the Jeju Island hotel.
—Yeonsu. Are you busy these days?
Squelch… squelch…
“A little… I told you I was busy… why…?”
—No… I just felt lonely since we haven’t met lately. Even though we live in the same neighborhood, it’s so hard to see your face.
Thrust!
This time, a strong thrust. Yeonsu gasped sharply.
“…Right… Taehyeong… sorry, can I call you back later…?”
—Really? Then…
Squelch… squelch…
—Wait a second… are you somewhere else right now?
Taehyeong’s voice had changed. There was a hint of anger in his tone, and suspicion was clear. Unlike that idiot, this guy actually had some awareness.
Yeonsu answered while trying to pull me out, her eyes flustered. “I’m… at home…?”
—At home? Should I come over right now?
“It’s late. My parents are here…”
—Then I’ll call your mom.
Yeonsu’s eyes turned sharp. Placing her palm on my chest as if to stop me, she raised her voice.
“Why would you call my mom?”
—Why not? Isn’t that something I can ask?
“Don’t you have any manners? It’s already eleven at night. She’s sleeping.”
—That’s…
“You’re so selfish… I’m disappointed.”
—No, I’m the one who’s disappointed. Why are you lying?
“What lie did I tell?”
—If you’re home, you could come out for a bit, right? The apartment next door is only three minutes away. If you’re not even sleeping and you’re refusing this much, there must be something going on.
Hmm… Logical. I liked that.
“I’m already stressed from acting practice, and now you’re doing this too!? I just want to be alone!”
Meanwhile, Yeonsu deflected and grew angrier. Amused by the situation, I resumed moving.
Squelch…
Yeonsu looked at me in surprise but didn’t stop me this time.
—Alone, my ass… you’re with another guy.
“What? Are you joking right now?”
—I heard someone else breathing and rustling sounds. Don’t mess with me. You heard that? It must have been amplified because it was on speakerphone.
“Don’t talk nonsense! Why are you jumping to conclusions and acting crazy!?”
—Then let’s do a video call.
“You’re completely insane. Why are you so obsessive?”
—Look at you, avoiding it. There really is something. You’re fucking some other guy right now…
Click.
Yeonsu hung up, unwilling to listen anymore. The phone rang again immediately. Letting out an irritated sigh, she turned the phone off completely. Then she glared at me.
“This is all because of you!”
Thrust!
“Aah…! Stop thrusting and say something! You crazy pervert!”
“Want to act up? Try cursing one more time.”
“…What if we break up…?”
Yeonsu had returned to a submissive posture. I grabbed the ends of her short hair with one hand and twirled it around my finger.
“We can just make up. I’ll finish quickly, so go back and apologize. Say you were lonely, stressed from acting, and had a drink with a senior. That excuse will work.”
“It’s not as easy as it sounds…”
“All you have to do is deny it. Taehyeong only knows you were with someone. He doesn’t know what we were doing. Just say you hung up and came to your senses.”
“……”
“Answer.”
“Ah, fine…”
Pleased by her obedient reply, I began thrusting again.
Thrust!
“Hnn…♡”
“Yeonsu.”
“What now…”
She whined even as I thrust into her. Smirking, I said, “I took the condom off while you were on the phone.”
“You did…? Then outside…”
“I’m going to cum inside, so do me a favor.”
“What…?”
“You know that drama airing on TVI since last week? There’s a supporting actress from your company’s trainee program… Ji-hye, was it? I need her contact information.”
“Ji-hye…? Why…?”
Stroking her anxious cheek, I replied, “A friend of mine really likes her. I want to get a photo with her.”
“Ah… that’s it? I thought…”
She thought I was going to seduce and fuck her? Well, that was exactly the plan. I intended to inject her with malice and make her mine at the safehouse. Actually, since I was going to take her away, it wasn’t really seduction.
With a crescent-shaped smile, Yeonsu continued. “Okay. I can do that much.”
“Do that much”? Not even “I’ll do it”? She still needed more training.
I sped up and pounded into her enthusiastically. When the urge to climax hit, I poured my seed deep inside her.
Gluck—!
Less came out than expected. As I held her waist and trembled, she widened her large eyes even further.
“Hey… you just…”
“I said I’d take responsibility. What’s the big deal?”
“Even so… what do I do…? It went inside… how do I wash this…?”
Right, this was her first creampie. Yet she wasn’t getting too angry, so she must have been satisfied with my promise to take responsibility. Smirking, I said, “Figure it out yourself.”