EP.51 Level 6 - I'm a Social Weakling (5)
All I had to do was break through to level 9. My birthday was right around the corner, and I planned to confess to him then. So why the hell did that worthless trash break through out of "love" for Eunhyuk?
I'm still stuck here. "Does that mean... I lost?" To a piece of trash like her? Does that mean Eunhyuk will abandon me? Because I'm worse than her?
"Y-yeah, Eunhyuk."
"Good. Anyway, I'm not your master or some pervy teacher. Stop asking me for weird stuff."
"Then what will you do for me?"
"...Friends or something."
"Sex friends?"
While I was off guard for a moment, Eunhyuk ended up sleeping with Yoo Hyeun too. And not just that—he even got her to promise regular hookups.
I couldn't even get a date.
A pounding headache splits my skull like it's trying to shatter it. I thought I'd studied humans so much, but I'm still so far behind. They snag Eunhyuk's love so easily. And here I am, stuck in place.
I want to kill them. Grind up every bitch who fucks Eunhyuk. Then maybe I'd get my chance?
Just being near Eunhyuk makes me happy. Sharing love like that? Imagining it sends dizzying waves of pleasure crashing through me. I want it too. I'd do anything for it.
"Oh, and I was serious about being your teaching assistant! As long as you protect that, you can rape me, ruin me socially—I don't care. Hell, I'll help you."
"You're a real psycho bitch, huh?"
"I have some shame. I won't block your EXP gains by wasting your time, effort, or even mana."
"So, to protect your little sister's mind, you'll sell her body?"
"Yeah."
No. Stop. Please don't. That'll just add another rival who likes Eunhyuk. You idiot.
But muttering to myself won't stop it. And I can't kill her out of spite either. I'm still level 8, a B-rank hunter.
"Ah, the food must be cold. I'll heat it up and bring it out."
"No need to go that far..."
"It's just reheating. Sit tight and wait."
In the end, Yoo Hyemi—Yoo Hyeun's little sister—latched onto Eunhyuk under the guise of being his slave. How many times has this happened now? You could go after any other guy. It has to be Eunhyuk for me. If you're his slave, don't act all high and mighty serving him food. You call yourself a slave, but you're just trying to seduce him. He's my Eunhyuk. Don't you dare take him.
My brain boils like it's bubbling over. Crushing helplessness floods my body. The emotion I'd only known from books—"despair"—devours me.
"Hyemi, hold onto this for me. Give it back when I get out."
"Yes, come back safe."
"Yeah."
In the end, that slave dragged Eunhyuk into danger. Sure, she sacrificed herself to fix it. But I still hated seeing him get dragged off because of her. Annoying bitch. It's so frustrating that I can't rush over with my schedule.
Eunhyuk, please be safe. That horn seals his mana, right?
"Ah..."
Eunhyuk. I finally realized it. How to make you look at me.
Everyone you've fucked so far has been scum or threatened you. You must like reforming them with sex, right? I was the problem—sticking to this "good girl" act. I stupidly assumed you discriminated by ability. That was my mistake.
"Haa, haa..."
I finally unlocked the biggest blockage. This way... this way, you'll look at me. Realization surges through me like electricity, and with it, I shatter the wall to level 9.
Now that I know the cause, time to fix it.
"Huh? Master? Back early...? Oh, it's you, Seol-ah. What brings you here?"
"Ah, Yoo Hyemi. Hello."
"Here for Master—no, Eunhyuk, right? He's probably getting tested right now..."
I know your master's there. I'm watching every exam, making sure nothing weird happens. No major issues so far. Good.
"No."
"Then?"
"Where's the horn shard?"
"Pardon?"
I hate her clueless face. Why do all these people except Eunhyuk make such irritating expressions? Eunhyuk's angry face, pained face, sad face, happy face, ecstatic face—every expression makes me happy. All his faces are perfect.
Of course. Everything in this world except Eunhyuk is trash. I've been so ignorant, living off garbage. Eunhyuk saved me.
"Those who seek to save themselves shall be saved."
"W-wait! Eek!?"
I had a lot to prepare. First, I swapped my hunter gear for magic tools to smuggle them out—subspace storage makes a big difference for me. I prepped tools for every scenario.
Max firepower from my trait pins Yoo Hyemi instantly. Can't kill her. This is all to get Eunhyuk's attention. Too soon for murder.
"Guhk!"
"Ah, stop squirming, you're annoying. How are you still using your trait with all limbs bound?"
"When did you hit level 9...? Who ordered this...?"
"You're misunderstanding. No one's ordering me."
Ah, right. Recent events might make it seem that way. Maybe I should explain.
"It's my birthday today."
"What?"
"Hand it over as my birthday present."
"H-ha... I'd love to, but it belongs to Master."
Hm, fair point. But that's not what I meant. She has no idea the horn's power.
"Hand over Eunhyuk, you worthless shits."
"What?"
"He's mine. I'll be by his side. I won't let bugs like you steal him. To do that, I need to get on his bad side like you did." Bonus: birthday gift from him. He's mana-less now, so I can take his seed and get pregnant. Something no other bitch can have. I'll be first. Magic tool keeps me ovulating. Today guarantees it. I'm late to the game, but I won't lose. I'll stand by Eunhyuk first. I'll bear his child first.
This horn shard, full of his mana—that's the key.
"Don't worry. After I get my gift from Eunhyuk tonight—his seed in my womb—I'll return the horn. Then he'll love me like you all."
"You're insane! Totally insane!"
"Aah, an angry Eunhyuk raping and tormenting me... Painting me in his colors. Just imagining it makes me happy. The best birthday ever—nothing like my boring ones before. Right?"
She's so noisy. Never thought noise like this bothered me before. Thanks to Eunhyuk, I'm finally human. I punch her face. A soft thrill crawls up my spine.
Eunhyuk, it's all because of you. Feeling this weird pleasure beating someone, burning with jealousy, loving and being happy— you made me human.
"Ah, really. The world's trash, but you're so beautiful, Eunhyuk."
What's this? Coming to work? I was so focused on beating her, I missed him finishing tests and heading in. Don't want this noticed till tonight...
"Gotta text Yoo Hyeun."
She treated Hyemi like a bug lately, so mimic that tone. Say she's taking a sick day. I send it, smash the phone, toss it.
"Ha, ugh..."
"Ah, don't think about stabbing anyone but Eunhyuk with that."
Unless you want your and your sister's pervy sex tapes circulating. See how low level 9 hunters can fall. Try it.
"Crazy bitch..."
"I don't get why status matters. But most humans do."
I once thought becoming "better" objectively would make him choose me. But Eunhyuk's special. Doesn't care for common values. Realized too late. But not too late. Today, I become someone he loves.
"Bunny girl outfit to match my image?"
Men generally like it. Eunhyuk might differ, but his tastes seem normal from what he's done. Adopt it.
"Magic show so he doesn't get bored?"
Not the main event. But bunny suit needs concept. Atmosphere matters, like in porn stories.
"Hehe, and behind this curtain, a bondage bed for Eunhyuk..."
Birthday gift: his baby seed. Today I claim the spot no one's touched. First to become one with him.
"Haa, Eunhyuk..."
I watch him work quietly, waiting for him to clock out. Even lost in work, he's beautiful. So lovable. Never tire of watching you every day.
Waiting peacefully for quitting time... Then things go weird. Bae Jeonga seems to notice something.
"Level? 6 now. Leveled up two days ago."
"Ah, got it. Handle my half-day for me!"
"What? Hey, Jeong-ah!"
Ah, that dumb bitch. Was I too obvious checking levels on Eunhyuk and the girls around him? She visited before, knows the address...
"Whatever, just silence her."
Ding-dong.
I curl my lips seeing Bae Jeonga at my door.