Chapter 139
Chapter 139
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 139
Chapter Title: Group Assignment (7)
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⚙ ITEM INFO ⚙ [Spicy Back Ribs] [Description: Marinated in a secret sauce aged for 72 hours and grilled to perfection. The bone and meat separate flawlessly.] The back ribs, slathered evenly in bright red sauce, glistened so temptingly that just looking at them made my mouth water.
The smoky char on the meat's surface mingled with a sweet, savory aroma that tickled my nose, and before I knew it, saliva pooled in my mouth.
I had no idea how picky Seo Jin-ah's tastes were.
'But this should satisfy her without any complaints.'
Now only the most crucial step remained.
Adding the Goblin Shaman's aphrodisiac to the food.
Of course, I wasn't planning to just dump it in straight.
'Sprinkling this directly on the food might give away the scent right away.'
The Third Eye recommended diluting it at a 1:100 ratio.
I pulled a 500ml bottle of spring water from my inventory and dumped out all but about 100ml.
'Let's test the aphrodisiac's potency today and follow the recommended ratio.'
I tilted the glass vial slightly and let exactly one drop of the pure aphrodisiac fall into the bottle's mouth.
The moment the droplet hit the water...
The clear liquid briefly turned a faint pink before returning to its original color.
I capped it and shook the bottle vigorously to mix the aphrodisiac evenly.
Preparation complete.
I focused on the saucy parts of the spicy back ribs and sprinkled the diluted aphrodisiac generously.
"This should do it. Time to head back."
As I went to store the food back in my inventory, I noticed some liquid on my fingertip.
"Oops, spilled a bit."
Lick.
Casually, I licked the liquid off my finger.
Right then.
I realized something was wrong.
"...Ah. Fuck."
Cold sweat trickled down my spine.
The Goblin Shaman's aphrodisiac.
Even the tiny amount on the poison needle had been enough to shatter B-rank hunter Lee Chae-ah's self-control.
Could I withstand it?
Sure enough, my lower body grew heavy as my dick showed signs of stiffening hard.
The silver lining was that this was the diluted version, not the pure stuff.
It wouldn't completely obliterate my reason.
"Ah... This isn't unbearable."
Thankfully, I wouldn't end up pinning Seo Jin-ah down and raping her by force.
But my cock was already half-erect, its outline starting to strain visibly against my pants.
'Hmm. Not good. Should I use the Archangel's Blessing here?'
This wasn't a combat situation.
Korea had far fewer crimes like robbery or murder compared to other countries, so using it here wouldn't cause issues.
'But do I really want to waste my once-a-day precious skill on something this trivial?'
Right at that moment.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [You have been poisoned by aphrodisiac.] [【Gene Mutation S】 activates.] [Analyzing toxin...] [Analysis complete. This is a low-grade aphrodisiac containing mana grass grown in dungeons and female goblin shaman pheromones.] [Generating antibodies...] [Estimated completion time: 10 seconds] [Antibody generation progress: 10%...] "...?"
I could only stare blankly at the message window amid this sudden chain of events.
[Antibody generation progress: 30%...] [Antibody generation progress: 70%...] [Antibody generation progress: 100%] ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Antibody generation complete.] [Permanent immunity to Goblin Shaman's aphrodisiac acquired.] Exactly 10 seconds later.
*
"It actually worked?"
My body, which had been gradually heating up, cooled down as if doused with cold water.
My dick, which had stiffened on its own, was now fully under my control, deflated and obedient.
"Kukuku..."
I couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected utility of 【Gene Mutation S】.
Was this what they meant by turning crisis into opportunity?
'Whoa, S-rank lives up to the hype. Super useful. No more dying from poison from now on.'
I picked up the plate of spicy back ribs and returned to Seo Jin-ah's studio apartment where she was waiting.
"You're back?"
As I opened the door, Seo Jin-ah looked up from where she was lounging haphazardly on the bed, fiddling with her phone.
She scanned me up and down before grumbling.
"Took you longer than I expected. And... where's the bag? Why'd you just bring a lone plate? You didn't put anything weird in this, did you?"
The food sitting plainly on the plate without any packaging must have looked suspicious.
'So damn suspicious. Do I really seem that untrustworthy?'
Of course, I had added the aphrodisiac, but her knee-jerk suspicion still annoyed me.
"I'm not the type to mess with food. Delivery would've taken too long, so I got it to-go from a nearby restaurant. Borrowed the plate there too."
I set the plate of spicy back ribs on the table. Then, for her benefit, I picked up a perfectly cooked rib.
Holding the bone, I gave it a slight tug.
The bone separated flawlessly, leaving only the tender meat.
I took a bite, and sweet-savory sauce flooded my mouth, followed by a sharp, spicy kick that tingled my tongue.
'Mmm. Tender texture too. The description was spot on.'
Once she saw me devouring it with relish, Seo Jin-ah finally let her guard down and approached, sniffing curiously.
"Hmph. It better be good, or else..."
Grumbling, she grabbed a rib.
She hesitated for a moment before cautiously taking a bite.
Her eyes widened round.
"Mmmph~~!? What is this? It's delicious! Where'd you get it?"
For someone with supposedly picky tastes, she fell head over heels for the ribs in an instant.
She must have really been starving.
Forgetting all pretense, she started inhaling the ribs at an astonishing pace.
Sauce smeared her fingers and lips, but she didn't care, focusing purely on eating.
'She's scarfing it down.'
Without a clue what's in it.
To avoid any potential suspicion, I joined her in eating the ribs.
They were delicious.
*
"Sssip...! Haa...!"
The spicy aftertaste hit her late.
Seo Jin-ah parted her flushed lips, exhaling hot breaths repeatedly.
"Haa...! Hngh...! Ah...!"
Panting with her tongue lolling out like a puppy, she looked downright erotic.
Sweat beaded on her forehead.
Strands of hair clung to her sweat-dampened nape.
"Got any milk or something? Ha, damn... It's good, but too spicy!"
She stomped her feet before getting up on her own and rummaging through someone else's fridge.
But it was empty.
I'd never cooked once since moving out, surviving solely on delivery food.
"Hnnngh... Ugh, driving me crazy! Should I just chug tap water?"
"Hey, this is what I was drinking. Want some?"
I handed her the bottle with the leftover diluted aphrodisiac from sprinkling the food.
"Oh? Yeah! Thanks!"
Without a second thought about the open cap, she snatched it up.
She gulped it down greedily, her throat bobbing audibly.
"Fuuu... Finally feel alive."
Having downed the whole bottle in one go, she sighed in relief, seemingly calming down.
"Want more?"
"Nah, I'm good. I'm full now."
I side-eyed her condition while finishing off the remaining ribs.
Probably because she'd drunk the aphrodisiac-laced water.
A blush started creeping across her face.
Her usual sharp glare softened imperceptibly.
Her breathing grew noticeably rougher than before.
But with the spicy burn still lingering, even she hadn't noticed the changes in her body yet.
'It's starting.'
I activated 【Third Eye B-】 on Seo Jin-ah's body.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 👤 Target: Seo Jin-ah
🏷️ Tags: #Achievement-Oriented, #Strong-to-Weak, #Aphrodisiac Heat
I then checked the status of her pussy and breasts.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 👤 Target: Seo Jin-ah's Pussy
📝 Description: Overall sensitivity increased due to aphrodisiac. Labia and clitoris have become hypersensitive.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 👤 Target: Seo Jin-ah's Breasts
📝 Description: Overall sensitivity increased due to aphrodisiac. Nipples and areolae have become hypersensitive.
Thanks to the upgraded base performance, I had plenty of time.
I checked Seo Jin-ah's main erogenous zones in the remaining time.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 🔥 Main Erogenous Zones: Inner Thighs, Clitoris
The words displayed by Third Eye. Pressing on "clitoris" brought up even the proper stimulation method.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 📝 Description: Like most women during masturbation, highly responsive to clitoral stimulation. When stress builds to the max, prefers teasing the labia without touching the clitoris until the final moment, then climaxing with direct clitoral contact.
"...Hoo."