Chapter 127
Chapter 127
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 127
Chapter Title: Ariel's First Experience
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⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Day 30 begins.] [In 24 hours, the 1st floor trial will end.] "Time compression is a godsend."
From Day 25 to Day 30, I'd fast-forwarded through roughly five days using time compression.
Day 30, 5 a.m.
Im Ji-hye stumbled into the lodging, dark circles etched deeply under her eyes, and began her report with a gaze heavy with exhaustion.
"Yaaawn... Master, commencing the Day 30 final report... As instructed, we've successfully raised every soldier's level to at least 20. Also, over the past 15 days, the Sex Empire Guild has earned a total revenue of 1,139,250 pt. That's the combined amount from soldier tributes and rentals."
'This is why you need competent subordinates.'
For reference, on Day 29—yesterday—thanks to her efforts in abstaining and purifying herself with baths, Im Ji-hye had luckily succeeded in contracting three mid-level spirits of water, wind, and earth on the 1st floor.
Now able to command mid-level spirits of the four major elements, Im Ji-hye acquired the achievement, 『Mid-level Spirit User』.
🏆 ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🏆 『Achievement: Mid-level Spirit User』
Effect: Summon cost for 1 mid-level spirit reduced by 100%. Maintenance cost for all mid-level spirits reduced by 25%. Originally, Im Ji-hye could maintain just one mid-level spirit at a time, but with this achievement, she could handle two—effectively doubling her combat power.
"I've already prepared the point allocation plan for the rankings overnight."
"Good work, Ji-hye."
"Ughhh... I feel like I'm dying..."
"Here, chug this potion and double-check for any mistakes."
"Not a potion, give me a massage... a massage..."
"Pussy massage? Womb massage?"
"Not something weird, just a regular massage."
Im Ji-hye replied with a straight face.
'Fine, she worked hard, might as well.'
I kneaded the shoulders of Im Ji-hye, who flopped limply onto my bed.
"Nngh...! Harder there... haaah..."
Her once soft and pliant body was badly knotted up. The workload had been heavier than I'd thought.
"Masteeer... Why do you always make me do all the work? Can't you assign some to Han Yu-ra?"
"You're the smartest among us. And Yu-ra's an archer athlete—she's got nothing upstairs."
The more capable you are, the harder you work. That's the rule.
"What about you, Master...? You're a college student too."
I was a college student, sure—but in the Hunter Department, where anyone who awakened could enroll. And after testing my brainpower in high school and college, it was clear studying wasn't for me.
"Smart people always delegate what others can handle."
"Hiiing... Then can I hire a successor too?"
"Of course. Just bring back an objectively beautiful woman with big tits and a big ass who also has the combat skills to protect herself anywhere."
"No way—that kind of person doesn't exist!!!"
Im Ji-hye shrieked mid-massage.
"At this rate, I'll die from overwork, not combat... right?"
"I'll use Perfect Recovery before you keel over."
"Ah... No thanks. You'd just hit me with that and make me pull all-nighters again."
...How'd she know?
"So I'll never get a successor...? Might as well quit being vice-guild master and be a regular member."
"Then Han Yu-ra would have to do it, and our guild would collapse."
"...Can't argue with that logic."
Yu-ra was getting good at killing now, but handling people was a whole different skill.
"But no matter how I think about it, that 'perfect all-around' woman you described doesn't seem like someone who'd join our guild."
"Just find her first. I'll handle recruiting her."
As Im Ji-hye said, a perfect all-rounder woman was rare. If I made her handle recruitment too, she'd be stuck working alone forever—so I'd take care of that part.
"Ah. So my successor would be that well-endowed martial arts expert you mentioned... assuming she exists. Anyway, for simple paperwork, I can use other summons, right? As long as there's no info leak."
"Sure."
"Heh heh heh... Then..."
Im Ji-hye grinned wickedly, like she was plotting something sinister.
'She's off in crazy town again.'
Was it because I'd worked her like a dog despite her talent? Her imagination had long surpassed normal human limits.
'Oh right, she's double-majoring in business and philosophy.'
Managing people in a world with labor laws was different from one without. But results were what mattered to me, process be damned.
"Master. Upper body's good now, so massage my thighs, calves, and feet. Touch my pussy and I'll get mad for real."
Her requests were awfully specific. She knew her value and that I'd comply without refusal.
The downside of smart people.
I could've skipped it with time compression, but considering her hard work, I gave her a light hour-long massage. Once she was out cold on my bed, I quietly slipped out.
*
I passed the point redistribution plan to Pissypants. Less than an hour later, he'd executed my orders to perfection.
To avoid any fluctuations in the freshly redistributed points, I mandated a full rest day for everyone on Day 30.
The village entered an unprecedented peace. Personal mission parties and soldiers who'd been grinding dungeons nonstop all halted.
With just over 24 hours until the 1st floor trial ended, everyone was finally enjoying true rest.
I wasn't much different. Most of my pre-planned tasks were done.
All except one.
"Ariel."
Just calling her name lightly was enough.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Angel Ariel responds to Partner Kim Joo-hyuk's summons.] A soft, dazzling light bloomed from the center of the lodging. It gradually converged into a single point, soon forming the shape of a woman.
It was the angel Ariel in her pure white dress.
"You called me, Joo-hyuk...!"
She glanced around tensely. When her eyes met mine on the bed, Ariel's shoulders twitched.
"I've been waiting a while, Ariel."
"A-are we... really doing it now?"
"Yeah."
Ariel took a deep breath, as if steeling herself. Whoosh—her ample breasts swelled and fell with her exhale.
"Sit here beside me."
"O-okay..."
Ariel, who'd been standing awkwardly, glanced at me hesitantly and perched delicately on the bed.
Her face was rigid with tension. Her eyelashes fluttered. Her lips were pressed tight. All of it showed the emotions churning inside her.
"No need to be that nervous. Everyone goes through this once."
I spoke softly to reassure her. Honestly, I wasn't sure if "everyone" included angels. But she had a pussy like any woman, so probably.
"A-ah, yes..."
Ariel replied in a mosquito-like whisper.
"Shall we start with a kiss?"
On Day 1 of the Tower, I'd gotten a 30-day free pass to her tits, kneading and using them freely. But I'd never thought to buy or rent her mouth.
So Ariel's lips remained untouched.
Her eyes shook at my suggestion. She hesitated, then answered in a small but clear voice.
"...Yes. I'd like that."
With that, Ariel shyly closed her eyes. Her innocent look drew a soft chuckle from me.
I slowly brought my face closer. Her sweet breath tickled my nose—subtly sweet and fragrant.
Whoever created angels nailed it; this was paradise.
Her plump, cherry-like lips awaited. I lightly pressed mine to hers.
Mwah.
A chaste peck, barely a kiss. But to Ariel, experiencing it all for the first time, it was different. She stiffened, pulling back with an awkward expression.
"It feels kinda weird."
A moment later, she added softly.
"...Like, embarrassing or something."
Her honest reaction was refreshingly novel. Whether angels couldn't lie to summoners, I couldn't say.
But one thing was clear: Ariel was facing me with genuine emotion right now.
So I'd respond in kind.
I kissed her deeper this time, lightly sucking her lower lip. She froze in surprise but didn't pull away.
Her clumsy yet earnest response was adorable.
I slipped my tongue into her mouth. Soft, yielding flesh met it. She flinched in surprise. But there was nowhere to escape inside.
Her saliva, sweet as acacia honey, began to flow.
"Mmmph..."