Morning Chirps
The chirping of birds at dawn rang out brightly, announcing the start of a new day for the people of the Dokgo Family. For Cindy Macglen, however, it was anything but refreshing.
She had tossed and turned all night, and even now her head was still flooded with memories of the previous evening. Can a man’s cock really be that huge…? But why did Mo-ran go to him…? Was it just a one-night stand to be thrown away in the morning…? Was Elder An Rok-san that kind of man…? No, more importantly… why can’t I stop thinking about it??? …It really was enormous… Aaaah!
“Haaaaaaa…………”
Cindy wrestled violently with her own thoughts before letting out a long, heavy sigh. No matter how she turned the problem over, she couldn’t find an answer. The only option left was to ask him directly.
“That’s right… This isn’t like me at all. It’s just a game, after all… I’ll settle this face to face!”
Having made up her mind, Cindy pulled herself together, dressed, and began her day so she could attend the departure ceremony for the inner disciples.
“...Thus, we conclude the departure ceremony for the inner family disciples of the Dokgo Family. Those of you who have now become official inner disciples shall conduct yourselves in a manner befitting the prestige of the Dokgo Family. That is all. Everyone, thank you for your hard work!”
““““Thank you! Family Head!””””
The tedious speech finally ended. The newly minted inner disciples scattered to their respective groups, congratulating one another and basking in the joy of their achievement.
“We’ve finally earned the protection of the Dokgo Family! You worked hard, son!”
“Even though you’re only an inner disciple, you are now a proud member of the Dokgo Family. Don’t tarnish our name.”
“Yes, Master!”
“Thank you for everything!”
“We’re so proud of you, sweetheart!”
Watching the heartwarming scenes, Cindy felt a wave of nostalgia for her own university graduation. After observing for a moment, she exchanged greetings with her fellow disciples. Soon the ceremony drew to a close. Those who had gained inner disciple status either headed off on their own paths or left quickly with their families and sect members who had attended.
Cindy, too, made her way toward the carriage where An Rok-san waited, preparing to head for the Martial Alliance. When she arrived at the carriage depot carrying her luggage, she spotted him and bowed, even as her mind wandered again. As expected, he’s huge… His height… and that place too… No, why am I thinking about this!?
Scolding herself internally, Cindy shook her head to clear away the distracting thoughts and greeted him properly.
“Did you sleep well, Elder An Rok-san?”
“I slept wonderfully. Get in. We’ll talk inside the carriage.”
“Yes? But the driver still hasn’t…”
“Haha. What era do you think this is? Carriages are admittedly an outdated mode of transport, yet surprisingly many people still use them. You can adjust the speed and travel in comfort. Most of all, modern carriages don’t require a driver or horses. Well… calling them carriages is a bit inaccurate, but everyone’s so used to it that the world simply calls them that.”
“Oh my, how fascinating. So we just need to load the luggage?”
“Exactly. Hop in.”
Once inside, Cindy marveled at how much wider and more comfortable the carriage was than she had imagined. At the same time, she watched in wonder as it began to move silently and smoothly on its own, momentarily forgetting the events of the previous night. …Yu-ran really did create an incredible game… To think I’d experience something this amazing.
Ironically, the technology inside the game had surpassed reality, so from Cindy’s perspective it was nothing short of astonishing.
“…..”
“…..”
Inside the carriage that moved without sound or vibration, Cindy endured an awkward, uncomfortable silence. All morning she had planned to ask An Rok-san about what happened yesterday, but now that she was alone with him, the words refused to leave her mouth.
Fortunately, An Rok-san solved the problem first—though not in a way that put her at ease.
“You look like you have something you want to ask.”
“Ah, well…”
“Don’t hesitate. We’ll be working together from now on, so it’s best you know what you need to know.”
“…It’s fine. You already answered all my questions at the banquet last night.”
“That’s quite all right. For example… the fact that you came to the annex I was assigned last night and watched me with Lady Mo-ran.”
“?!?!?”
What… did he just say???
“W-what do you mean…”
“I’m not scolding you, so don’t worry. Haha. I noticed you watching me last night. I apologize, but as unimpressive as I may look, I am quite a skilled expert. Hiding your presence from me with your current level of ability is still rather difficult.”
“…..”
“If you wish to remain silent, I will respect that… but it seems you’re suffering. As I said, I’m not here to reproach you. If you have questions, ask them.”
Cindy felt as if her mind had gone blank. Having grown used to Changcheon Murim, she had made an uncharacteristic mistake. At that time, aside from absolute monsters like Yoo Kang-hyun, Na Yu-ran, and the Hell Demon Lord, she had stood among the highest ranks of experts. Of course, that was back in Changcheon Murim.
“…First, I apologize.”
Finally opening her mouth, Cindy offered a sincere apology and began the conversation.
“Yesterday… I learned about you spending the night with Lady Mo-ran purely out of my own curiosity. It may be late to ask, but… why did you spend the night with her?”
“There are three reasons. The first is that the maid asked me herself. She wanted me to pay for her family’s medicine.”
“…So you’re saying you bought a woman with money?”
“If you want to put it bluntly… yes. An exchange of interests took place. However, I made certain to use a contraception pill. You needn’t worry about that part.”
If it’s a contraception pill… it must be the medicine I saw on the Bio Device…
Cindy recalled searching various contraceptive methods on her Bio Device and remembering the drug that neutralized a man’s sperm for a set period of time. She had felt disappointed learning that An Rok-san was the type of man who bought women with money, but his second answer made her cheeks flush crimson.
“The second reason is your body.”
“?! What are you saying! I’ve never had that kind of relationship with you, Elder!”
“Of course not. We only met yesterday—there’s no way we would have slept together. It’s just… when I carried you to your room after you got drunk, you were so beautiful. When you clung to me in my arms, I honestly had to fight the urge to take you right then.”
“W-what are you even…”
“It’s exactly as I said. While carrying you, my cock swelled. It had been a very long time since I had grown that hard.”
“…..”
“The final reason is simple. Cindy Macglen. It was because you and Lady Mo-ran look alike.”
“…Pardon?”
“Exactly as I said. Her appearance fell far short of yours, but when I saw that similar golden hair, I embraced her as your substitute. I was quite excited, after all.”
Cindy felt as if her mind had gone completely white at An Rok-san’s answer. At the same time, she remembered a fact she had momentarily forgotten because the game hadn’t contained many adult elements yet. Endless Universe was, after all, an adult game that followed Changcheon Murim. The NPCs were built on an extremely realistic foundation. Some were ordinary, but others were anything but. An Rok-san belonged to the latter group. He did not hide his desires and took whatever he wanted. It felt strangely similar to Kang-hyun.
The feeling she had sensed the first time they met. The same feeling she had gotten when she met Yoo Kang-hyun… and when she met Chairman Jung Dae-woon. The feeling of a female encountering a ruler.
…So it wasn’t my imagination.
Cindy recalled the most humiliating, shameful, yet at the same time most ecstatic and pleasurable memory of her entire life—the moment she had met Jung Dae-woon. The memory of nearly submitting the instant she saw him, of almost becoming his woman. The memory of her lower lips secreting love juices the moment she laid eyes on him, preparing to accept his seed. The memory of overcoming that urge through her love for Kang-hyun, slapping Jung Dae-woon across the face, and standing as his equal.
“…Did you have your eye on me from the beginning?”
“That’s correct.”
Watching An Rok-san answer without the slightest hesitation, Cindy became certain. The man before her was of the same species as both Kang-hyun and Jung Dae-woon, yet he resembled the latter more closely. He was like an unfinished ruler who had not yet broken out of his shell—Kang-hyun—versus a completed ruler who had already shattered his—Jung Dae-woon.
She thought back to that day. The day she had given up on becoming the ruler’s woman… no, on becoming Jung Dae-woon’s female. The day she had confirmed Kang-hyun’s love. Cindy knew it in her bones. If she had submitted to Jung Dae-woon, how happy she would have been. How fulfilling it would have felt as a woman, as a female.
Back then… I refused… but this time…
“…Do you want to have me?”
“Have my words not gotten the message across yet?”
“…..What if… I refuse?”
“No. You won’t refuse.”
“…..How can you be so sure?”
“Because that is what I desire.”
The moment she heard his utterly confident words, Cindy felt her lower lips grow slightly wet. Once again, she remembered the time Jung Dae-woon had ordered her to “serve” him. He had said the same thing. Because it is what I want.
The sexual frustration that had built up from being unable to meet Kang-hyun, the humiliation and sense of submission she had felt upon encountering a completed ruler, and now the presence of the ruler before her eyes—finally, Cindy made up her mind.
And then…
Kang-hyun… You told me to enjoy perfect freedom, didn’t you? So… just in this game… only here…
Cindy closed her eyes and firmed her resolve.
The domination I couldn’t receive back then… I’ll experience it now.