Chapter 241
Chapter 241
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 241
Chapter Title: Baobab Tree (完)
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I dodged the incoming fist from Baobab and thrust out my fingers.
-Ping!
A quick jab into the blood point, followed by an immediate withdrawal.
Shoulder, nape of the neck. No effect, so I targeted her right chest.
-Squish!
I kept dodging her attacks without landing any significant hits, repeating the same maneuver. That's when Baobab spoke up.
"You."
Veins bulged on her forehead.
"What the hell are you doing?"
"Trying to make you climax."
"What?"
"Yeah. What am I doing?"
If I fought seriously, I'd have ways to win, but it was wiser to hold some cards back. Sometimes, pulling punches was far harder.
Fortunately, I'd grown accustomed to using lewd arts through practice.
I channeled mana into my two fingers again, noting the aura swirling around them was even pinker than before.
'Feels like it's gradually taking shape. Is the potential progressing here too?'
I recalled something from the past.
One time, while sparring with the Heavenly Demon, I'd casually asked out of curiosity.
-These martial arts... how much potential did the original creator have?
The old man had scoffed at my question.
-It's got nothing to do with potential. If you set your mind to it, even you could create one right now. You idiot. You're overthinking it.
-Really?
-Yeah. Even a blockhead like you could whip something up if you tried.
Your potential might even let you make something decent.
Ziiiiing!
I gazed at the mana coalescing in my fingers. Learned from Hwangdo, used on Star, and up to today—it had become easier and more efficient to wield.
-Boom!
Baobab's strike sent me flying back like a ragdoll.
I righted myself midair with a spin and landed properly, but my wrist ached considerably.
This time, twice more. Above the collarbone and the ear.
'...It's starting to come into view, bit by bit.'
After injecting mana repeatedly, I could finally make out her mana acupoints.
Who knew I'd master something like this?
Everyone's mana points were subtly different.
Baobab's were disproportionately numerous and expansive.
Focusing on them made the strike points glaringly obvious.
They weren't clearly visible—just flickering like illusions, thin blue threads.
Like paths connected by mist.
'Huh?'
I rubbed my eyes and looked again.
Her lower abdomen. Two finger-widths below the navel. A blue thread pulled taut.
"What are you doing with that dumbfounded look?!"
-Thud thud!
Baobab charged at me with a fierce yell.
I gathered mana in my fingers and held my breath.
Her relentless barrage rained down.
Bracing for the hits, I extended my hand.
-Thwack!
My head spun.
One finger jabbed into her lower abdomen.
My body flew back simultaneously.
Not enough. I sensed it instinctively.
As my body tumbled, I forced it steady, planted my feet, and leaped toward Baobab.
Not fingers this time—a fist. I unleashed mana throughout my body except my fist, accelerating so fiercely my vision narrowed sharply.
Her mana points glowed crimson.
Blood surged through my veins, making my head reel.
I dove into her guard and unleashed a single blow.
Not White Path, not any other secret technique.
Just a fist, infused with mana I'd personally refined.
Could call it magic or martial arts.
'Not sure if I should call this a combat skill...'
For a Wood Spirit King who ravished Wood People to replenish power, it was perfect.
Knowing that might be why my body was unlocking potential for this ability.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Potential is manifesting. [Lewd Arts (B)] is engraved in the possessed skill slot. 'This fucking...'
My first enlightenment in ages, and it's this.
A twisted smile crossed my face as my fist sank into Baobab's lower abdomen.
"Where do you think—"
It plunged in deep.
"...Urk, mmph!?"
Baobab's pupils dilated, her body freezing in place.
She was in peak battle excitement. Inducing climax in this state wasn't easy.
I wasn't that skilled yet anyway. Third time using it.
But against Baobab's authority, lewd arts were a perfect counter.
"What the hel—"
Her body weakened and shrank in an instant. I kicked her away.
-Boom!
Her head snapped back as she crashed face-first to the ground.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Lewd Arts (B) [Category: Possessed Skill]
"As desired, as wished."
-Amplifies and induces the target's sexual pleasure. Instantly climaxes those whose hearts align. During relations, ovulation can be controlled.
-[Unique] :: The sole user of this ability.
'I know this ability well.'
It was just my original power with a basic description added.
Of course, today was the first time lewd arts took proper form.
I looked down at Baobab's unconscious body.
"...Mm. Urgh."
She groaned with her eyes closed.
Face-down, her belly and chest fully exposed.
Sweat trickled between her massive, bronze-tinted cleavage.
Her thighs twitched faintly, as if someone were teasing that area to arousal.
Between her defenselessly spread legs, fluids pooled faintly.
'When did the status window come back?'
About 20 minutes since I dismissed it. Right on time.
Perfect timing, really.
I could dismiss it again if needed, but for now, it was fine.
I stretched and composed myself before eyeing the fallen Baobab.
She'd ambushed me suddenly, demanding Rice Ball's location.
Thanks to Hwangdo always relaying positions, I knew it.
But if Rice Ball fled without telling his sister, there must be a reason.
No need to blab about someone from White Path's Peach Garden.
My mind could change with details, but even if it was a family request, that's where I stood now.
But this...
Stats +0.2, huh.
-Gulp.
"Ha."
Contemplating this? I'm losing it.
Baobab's "clothes" were barely underwear.
Her hotteok-like underboobs were soaked in sweat and fluids.
Her pants too. If photographed now, it'd captivate countless men— that pose, that figure.
As an Imperial Tree, her beauty was nation-toppling. Any man unmoved would be lying.
-Thump, thump.
The Wood Spirit King's body no longer suppressed its lust. My heart pounded, mind fogging white.
The impulses from being trapped with Marronnier or in the dungeon—this was manageable.
I could endure if I tried.
Mere lust. No desire to act.
'...However.'
Those stats and her talents.
Impossible not to covet.
+0.2 across all stats. A huge gap, equivalent to gaining a full +1.
I knew the exact value.
That's why even casual relations crossed my mind.
No issue now, but against a greater foe later?
If this tiny stat difference meant defeat, death... or losing someone precious?
I stared at Baobab's body.
Temptation gnawed.
Just spread those twitching thighs, embrace her legs, close my eyes, and do it once.
It could save my life later.
Not a small boost.
Her talents were exceptional too.
"......"
I silently ogled her body for a long while.
Raised my hand, reached... stopped.
Placed it on my knee.
Extended again.
Pulled back.
Should I?
If not...
Regret it later? Nothing uglier.
Conversely, if doing it saves someone? Would I think it was worth it?
That's ugly too.
Either way ugly? Then...
'Sigh.'
If I were as lust-maddened as before, it'd be easier.
Sun would dive right in gleefully.
Thinking about it, he might be the true Wood Spirit King material.
Memories still haunted me.
White Sheep helped much, but left equal trauma.
'This is the only way I can grow right now.'
With flowers or World Trees, no guilt. Wouldn't hesitate like this.
My mouth dried.
-Slap!
I smacked my cheek to calm my thoughts.
Uncertain future, too many enemies—clinging to this maybe.
'Cheon-do.'
What advice would he give?
Master sees me as purely good.
Though I'm not.
Cheon-do would surely scold me: Don't abandon righteousness here.
One slip is a mistake; repeat, it becomes habit.
I knew that.
I stopped thinking.
"Screw it, enough."
The more I agonized, the more my mind rationalized.
Escape before becoming lust's host.
Yeah, fuck it. Better to man up and seduce women properly than commit a crime.
Ignoring the lewd scent teasing my nose, I stood.
-Flash.
"Haa... urgh."
At that moment, Baobab rose.
She stared blankly, then at me.
"I'm leaving. Don't follow."
As I turned to go, Baobab shot up.
She looked at me. Her eyes were strangely vacant.
"......"
Silence.
Then suddenly:
"...What the fuck did you do to me?"
"What?"
Grab.
My vision tilted backward.
She planning another fight without rest?
Rough hands gripped my shoulders. She loomed over me, head lowered.
Her massive breasts squished flat against my chest.
"...Driving me insane."
Baobab's words. Her lioness-sharp eyes fixed on me.
That was it.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ 'Tree Encyclopedia' adds Baobab. 'Tree Encyclopedia' establishes new category [Succulents]. Added encyclopedia numbers: A01 ~ A99 (Category: Succulent Plants) ⚔ STATUS ⚔ □Baobab [Encyclopedia No.: A23] [Scientific Name: Adansonia digitata] -Alias: Water Reservoir. -Plantae Wood Person Malvaceae Baobab Genus · Baobab Tree. -Aptitude: [Hand-to-Hand Combat] -Unlock Info: 51.42% ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Encyclopedia unlock perk: Minor stat increase. All talents related to hand-to-hand combat rise noticeably.] [Discovered new type of tree. New encyclopedia reward. Walking Pheromone (F) is engraved on the body.] [Due to relation with deep-blooded Imperial Tree, acquired stats rise by 0.2 each.] ⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Walking Pheromone (F) [Category: Possessed Skill]
-Faint yet alluring fragrance.
-Upon use, emits a scent alluring to Wood People and World Trees for a short time.
-[King's Aura]: Infused with the king's power. Growth possible depending on usage.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Exiting the dungeon, Yi-hyang, Sun, and Aori waited outside the gate.
As I stepped out, Sun approached.
"Welcome back."
"Yeah."
I handed the two backpacks to Yi-hyang and Aori. They took them silently. We stood wordless for a while.
Aori eyed me sparklingly, as if she knew what happened.
Sun finally couldn't hold back.
"Um... bro. Why do you look like a boy who got pounced by a horny girl?"
"Eh, that's how it went. My fault, sorta."
Lewd arts.
Great matchup for some.
Disastrous for others.
That defined my power.
"How was it?"
I silently patted Sun's shoulder.
"Baobab Tree. No—stay away from African Wood People altogether."
Better than the World Tree of Healing.