The Vice-Commander's Proposition
The shower door hissed open. As the colossal man stepped from the capsule toward the shower room, Han Se-yeon and Shin Ji-min entered moments later. Both women wore nothing but micro bikinis that barely contained their overflowing curves.
“Thank you for your hard work, Executive Director.”
“Please allow us to assist you with your shower.”
“Good. I’ll leave it to you.”
The man’s height vastly exceeded the Korean male average. Standing nearly 195 centimeters tall, his broad shoulders, protruding gut, and thick slabs of muscle radiated an overwhelming aura of dominance. Yet neither Han Se-yeon nor Shin Ji-min showed the slightest hesitation as they attended him. Ji-min pressed her enormous breasts—rivals to Cindy’s own—against his back and legs, while Se-yeon used hers to lather his front. Because of his towering stature, however, both women eventually had to switch to their hands once they reached his chest.
After finishing the shower with their devoted assistance, the man relaxed with a glass of wine. Se-yeon looked up at him with obedient eyes and asked, “Executive Director Kang Nok-san, how was it?”
“Exactly as you described. The system functions perfectly. The players’ desires feel even more intensely amplified than they did in Changcheon Murim. In fact… Cindy Macglen spread her legs for me.”
“Of course she did. You are the Executive Director. Even without the system, women instinctively crave submission to a superior male. They long to become his property.”
“…You’ve changed quite a bit, Team Leader Han Se-yeon. In the beginning you only gave yourself to me with great reluctance, didn’t you? Heh heh.”
“…I apologize. At the time, I was still in love with another man…”
“Don’t concern yourself with it. You belong to me now. Both of you—Se-yeon and Ji-min.”
Han Se-yeon and Shin Ji-min are now completely his.
His large hands suddenly seized them.
Grab. Squeeze. Knead.
“Haaung… ♥”
“Aang… ♥”
Kang Nok-san held the two women tightly against his sides, roughly massaging their breasts while his gaze remained fixed on the monitor. The image displayed was of Jung Hwa-ryun.
Next… it’s your turn. Jung Hwa-ryun.
Clang!Clang!
“Ugh!”
“Match over! Jung Hwa-ryun is the victor!”
“…Thank you for the match, Risha.”
“Haa… You’re still incredibly strong, Hwa-ryun.”
Hwa-ryun lowered the spear she had pressed against Risha’s throat, then took the woman’s hand and helped her to her feet after hearing the referee’s declaration.
…I couldn’t get used to it at first… but after four months, it’s starting to feel natural.
What had shocked Jung Hwa-ryun most when she first entered Endless Universe four months ago was the existence of entirely new races. While humans were plentiful, so were many other species. Beings that resembled humans yet possessed purple, pink, or sky-blue skin. Risha herself belonged to a sky-blue-skinned race. Though her overall appearance was humanlike, the wings sprouting from her back proved she was something else entirely. Capable of sustained flight, she was a member of the Skylim race.
Elves, dwarves, orcs—every fantasy race imaginable existed here. Yet what fascinated Hwa-ryun most were the races born from animals that had been anthropomorphized. Within the Omega Empire, these beastmen were said to hail from the Bisted planet. According to her Bio Device, they were classified as nobility. This was because the Bisted planet had contributed revolutionary advancements in biotechnology during the Empire’s founding era.
Well, none of that matters right now…
“Haa… Hwa-ryun, where are you planning to go after graduation?”
“It hasn’t been decided yet. I’m still considering my options.”
“Must be nice being the top student… You seem so relaxed about it.”
“It’s not like that…”
“Hehe, I’m just teasing~ Still, it’s not certain, but someone of your caliber will definitely receive a scout offer from the Omega Empire military. I’ll probably end up on the front lines or some remote outpost.”
“Your grades are hardly poor either, Risha…”
“It’s a racial trait~ Because of our flight capability, Skylim are almost always assigned to specific roles. There’s a high chance I’ll be placed in a rapid reconnaissance unit. That usually means front-line duty or high-mobility outposts.”
“Ah… I’m sorry. I wasn’t being very considerate.”
“I was just venting. You don’t need to apologize, Hwa-ryun.”
Chatting brightly, the two women walked together, discussing the approaching graduation. Hwa-ryun’s thoughts grew deeper with every step.
It is rather frustrating not knowing where I’ll be assigned… Haa…
Once she returned to her quarters, Hwa-ryun activated her status window and reviewed her information.
When she first logged in, Hwa-ryun had noticed her Intelligence rising after every military science lecture. She quickly realized that accumulating knowledge was the fastest way to raise that particular stat. Instead of relying solely on her Bio Device, she spent long hours reading physical books in the academy library, resulting in an impressively high Intelligence score.
During weapon selection, she had chosen the spear. The memory of Cindy’s masterful spearplay had sparked her interest. Yet the most valuable experience she had gained at the academy was in mechanical engineering.
This was no ordinary military school. She attended the prestigious Ark Military Academy, open only to the Empire’s elite. The variety of courses was staggering. Remembering how obsessed Yoo Kang-hyun was with giant robots, she had chosen the Gigantes maintenance specialization within the mechanical engineering track.
As a player, Hwa-ryun could handle most tasks through skills rather than raw physical labor, making the work surprisingly manageable. Since Gigantes could be assembled and serviced using dedicated maintenance equipment, she had mastered their operation without major difficulty. Unbeknownst to her, technicians capable of handling Gigantes were highly valued in Endless Universe. Her market value had risen considerably.
Unlike Changcheon Murim, where she had focused purely on physical combat, here she also worked with machines. Enjoying the game in this fresh way brought her genuine pleasure. The only source of stress was her continued failure to encounter Kang-hyun. Like Cindy, her sexual frustration had been building steadily.
At that exact moment, a call from the dean arrived on her Bio Device.
Vrrr.
Upon entering the dean’s office at Ark Military Academy, Hwa-ryun noticed an unfamiliar figure standing beside the dean and offered a polite greeting.
“You summoned me, Dean?”
“Ah, come in, Hwa-ryun.”
The dean of Ark Military Academy was Minerva, a retired veteran who had earned numerous distinguished honors during her service.
“May I ask who this gentleman is?”
“I am called Arpa. A pleasure to meet you, Jung Hwa-ryun.”
“More precisely, Arpa von Valentine. He is the staff officer and vice-commander of the Epsilon Legion, one of the Empire’s most elite corps. An old warhorse who refuses to retire.”
“…I prefer to introduce my own titles, Minerva.”
“Heh heh. In any case, please take a seat, Hwa-ryun.”
“Excuse me.”
Seated between Dean Minerva and Staff Officer Arpa, Hwa-ryun watched as both immediately moved to the main topic.
“I’ll be direct, Hwa-ryun. Arpa has come here to scout you.”
“…Dean, I will require a more detailed explanation.”
“Haha, Minerva. I’ll take over from here.”
“Very well. I’ll leave you two alone.”
Once the dean had departed, Arpa began his formal introduction.
“As I said earlier, my name is Arpa von Valentine. I serve as both chief of staff and vice-commander of the Epsilon Legion in the Omega Empire. Since this is not an official setting, you may simply call me Arpa.”
He extended a massive hand. As Hwa-ryun shook it, one thought rose above all others.
…He’s huge. Both his height and his hands…
His grip didn’t feel like a handshake between equals; rather, it felt as though his hand had completely swallowed hers. Even by the standards of this world, Arpa was far from ordinary. With his dark skin, towering frame, broad shoulders, and prominent belly, he perfectly embodied the image of a high-ranking military commander. Though his stomach protruded noticeably, his powerful physique made him appear formidable rather than sluggish. The deep black tone of his skin only amplified the impression of raw size.
He looks even larger than the Kunlun elders I saw in Changcheon Murim…
Among all the NPCs she had encountered so far, Arpa seemed the most physically imposing. His skin was not merely dark brown like that of African Americans, but a true, deep black reminiscent of certain African ethnicities. Combined with his East Asian facial features, he gave off the strange impression of an Afro-Asian mixed heritage. Yet since this was Endless Universe, it was too early to jump to conclusions.
“Minerva and I were comrades who once served in the same unit. She has since retired to become dean of this academy, while I remain on active duty. When I asked her to recommend talented individuals, she suggested you.”
“The dean recommended me? But… I was under the impression that graduates are assigned to units according to their specialties?”
“That is normally the case. However, you are the top student of your class, possess superior combat ability, and have demonstrated exceptional skill in Gigantes maintenance. Exceptions can be made. With your capabilities, there would be no issue placing you directly into the Epsilon Legion. In fact, other units are practically begging to recruit you.”
“…Thank you for the high evaluation.”
Hwa-ryun fell into thought. Her original goal had been to find Kang-hyun, but the unpredictable nature of military assignments had worried her. This offer could solve at least part of that problem. According to her research, the Epsilon Legion was considered the most powerful corps in the entire Omega Empire. It gathered dozens of elite units specializing in reinforced humans, Gigantes, mechanized warfare, and other cutting-edge fields.
Yet even if she joined, there was no guarantee Kang-hyun would be there. That remained her greatest concern.
“May I ask a question, Vice-Commander?”
“Go ahead.”
“If I accept this offer, what duties would I be performing?”
After asking what she needed to know, Hwa-ryun mentally organized the information.
Special admission at the rank of lieutenant, staff officer duties… similar to the military strategist role I performed for the Jeongcheon Assembly in Changcheon Murim. But the biggest advantage is… equipment support…
Of all the benefits Arpa had mentioned, the most attractive was the promise of logistical backing. In a world like Endless Universe, such support meant access to a personal mechanized unit. The very thing Kang-hyun desired most might fall into her hands first. Of course, he remained unaware, as he had barely logged in lately and was currently overseas.
After careful consideration of Arpa’s proposal, Hwa-ryun finally reached her decision and prepared to give him her answer.