Chapter 144

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Translator: True Detective

Chapter: 144

Chapter Title: Sisters? Mother and Daughter?

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After blocking the expansion incident in Vietnam and rising as a national hero, the news of Han Minguk re-signing with Rose Shield spread through the media, prompting sighs of relief from Koreans everywhere.

Of course, not everyone was pleased. Clans like Memoria, who had been eyeing Minguk, were among the disappointed.

Kim Tae-yeon, the third-generation heir of Raon Group who considered Minguk her boyfriend, was so furious upon hearing the re-contract news that she called Jo Soo-young and unleashed a tirade.

Even as a new raid team packed with promising talents, GGW's performance rivaled top-tier first-string raids from other clans.

They had notably halted Vietnam's expansion incident and devised tactics to counter Garuda's clones—the biggest headache of that event.

While concerns lingered about whether they could protect Minguk from the clutches of globally renowned clans, he ultimately signed a three-year re-contract with Rose Shield, committing to their future together.

"Wow... that's just ridiculous."

Hyun-ah's face twisted unpleasantly as she scrolled through the comments she'd been posting diligently. No matter how hard she typed, it only stirred up more negativity toward her.

"Even so, how can the truth get trashed like this?"

She knew her claims were a stretch. But being rejected so harshly left a bad taste. It wasn't entirely false, though—not a girlfriend, maybe, but she was part of Han Minguk's circle.

"Plus, I'm GGW's ace tank..."

Even Rose Shield fans anonymously disagreeing made her feel even more dejected.

But Hyun-ah's sour mood didn't last long. No matter what the internet said, she was living with Han Minguk. And if she wanted—if he wanted...

"Kyaaang!"

Recalling their steamy night together, Hyun-ah shivered.

Sisters sharing a man with their little sister. Something only a family that saved a nation in a past life could pull off.

And the man was Minguk—not just Rose Shield's star anymore, but one of Korea's representative heroes. Holding his hand would be an honor, yet both sisters had received his love simultaneously.

"Hmph. Whether you acknowledge it or not, I'm the woman who's slept with Han Minguk multiple times."

Hyun-ah crossed her arms, smirking at the monitor.

From afar, Minguk watched with a baffled expression. What the hell was she muttering to herself while he packed?

"Hey, Oh Hyun-ah. You gonna pack your stuff or not?"

"Too bothersome. The moving company will handle it all anyway. Why fuss over it? And I don't even have much."

"You trust those moving companies, you're asking for trouble. Over 90% chance something gets scratched or torn."

Minguk spoke seriously to Hyun-ah, who waved him off.

This was advice born from multiple moves in his old world.

Of course, he'd never used a moving company himself—too pricey with labor costs.

Still, their reputation for shoddy packing service was infamous. No need to learn the hard way.

Especially if you got stuck with a sketchy outfit...

"So what? If it breaks, buy new. We're not short on cash. Oh! Wanna go shopping while we're at it?"

"......"

Minguk fell silent at Hyun-ah's words.

'Now that she mentions it...'

He glanced at the box in his hands and set it down with a thud.

"Why was I even bothering with this?"

The mention of moving had stirred old memories, making him stuff items into boxes and seal them meticulously.

But as Hyun-ah said, these weren't sentimental keepsakes—just everyday stuff. Broken? Replace it. Even if they held memories, those belonged to the original owner, not him.

"Just buy new ones anyway."

Standards varied, but as GGW's raid leader, Minguk's salary was far from meager.

With bonuses, it surpassed most rich folks' benchmarks. Plus, his bank account overflowed from item sales. No time to spend, but money-wise? Plenty of leeway.

'Oh right.'

Thinking of his dormant bank balance, Minguk's mind drifted to the Chaos Shop.

Lately, by conquering both Hyun-jung and Hyun-ah, he'd completed Qwoo♡'s quest. Reward: Chaos Shop level-up. Now he ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠could buy stage-2 items.

'But nothing useful.'

Stage 2 was better than 1, including gear tickets.

But Silver Tickets? Useless for his current level.

Heading into 【A-9】, he needed at least Gear Score 400+ gear.

Silver wouldn't cut it—Platinum at minimum.

'Sells whatever it wants.'

Some stage-2 items were even worse than stage 1.

But not entirely worthless. One item caught his eye...

"Just leave the trivial stuff to others."

Hyun-ah stood, her chair screeching loudly. Probably time to ditch that thing with the move.

She sauntered toward Minguk with seductive steps.

"Right now."

With each step, her breasts jiggled subtly under her white crop top. Her eyes gazing at him burned with excitement.

"How about we sync up our breathing—as fellow raid members?"

In this world, women's libidos dwarfed men's.

Mana-using female heroes? Multiples higher. Revival Stones be damned, battling near-death spiked those hormones.

"Yeah. Syncing... our breathing sounds good."

Minguk licked his dry ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠lips. Chaos Shop thoughts? Gone.

Only the temptress fondling him teasingly filled his vision. Even after countless romps, when a stunner like Hyun-ah threw herself at him...

"Kyaaang!!!"

As Korea's pillar, he simply couldn't refuse.

Post-Vietnam expansion, Hyun-jung drowned in a hectic schedule.

Securing Minguk's contract was priority one—and done. But she still managed GGW's other heroes, first-string members, and Revival Raid contracts.

"The Tanya, Rusna, and Vudsen sisters probably won't demand re-contracts. Plenty of time left, and they just signed recently."

"Good."

Hyun-jung sighed in relief at her secretary's report.

World prospect rankings stars—their salaries topped Rose Shield's prospects.

They earned it, but strained finances.

"Rose Group's injecting major funds anyway, right? Might as well splurge big this time."

"That cash plugs multiple holes. Other contracts aside, we need training room upgrades."

"True... they're outdated. Holo-trainers glitch weekly—tons of complaints."

Corporate backing meant breathing room.

And this shift? All thanks to Jo Soo-young. The Rose Group heiress took keen interest post-Minguk encounter.

'To impress him, obviously.'

No brainer.

Even chaebols with power to make handsome idols kneel craved male heroes—unattainable prizes.

Minguk was prime target. Hyun-jung got Jo Soo-young's obsession.

"......Mm."

Thinking of Minguk soaked Hyun-jung below, a strange sound escaping unwittingly.

One boozy night, yet it shattered her sex norms.

Writhing in joy, howling even—face burned recalling it. Shared with her sister, no less.

Lost in reverie, her secretary and old friend prodded.

"Uh... thinking of guys is fine, but no weird noises? Gives me chills."

"Fire me then."

"Think I'm scared? Plenty of places hiring."

"Sigh. My bad. So, GGW's other members' contracts?"

"Well..."

Special ops like Choi Yuna and Memoria's super-prospect Shin Na-yeon were content.

Ice mage Jung Ye-rin requested better terms—but bonuses only, easy to accommodate.

"Kim So-jeong wants a 30% raise."

"Approve it. Fine by me."

Older but low tenure. 30%? Peanuts, maybe tens of thousands dollars. Stingy over that with a hero? Dumb, especially with budgets tight.

Plus, Kim So-jeong was in Minguk's circle.

"Oh, Minguk's new place? Secure? Privacy airtight?"

"Ten minutes by car from clan house. Top secret—clan staff handling the move."

Hyun-jung nodded.

Next: reclaim Ranker Clan status lost last year.

"Post-GGW vacation, start Revival Raid Revival Stone support per schedule."

GGW, battle-hardened from Vietnam, was on short break. Then 【B-1】 and full 【A】-rank assaults.

"Minguk's still 1st-year—too hasty? Media frenzy if GGW hits 【A】 dungeons... chaos."

Secretary shuddered, grasping the risk.

【A】 dangers aside, media hype could overwhelm heroes.

Many prospects faded under scrutiny. Male hero like Minguk? Temptations off the charts. Even his talent...

Hyun-jung shook her head.

"He demanded it himself. Gained insights from other nations' heroes during the expansion."

"...Insights?"

"Yeah. 【A】 raids are just the start. Garuda clone was beginner stuff—he wants to topple the 12 Cataclysms fast, win the monster war."

"Whoa, badass."

Secretary gushed before Hyun-jung finished.

"Rooted prospect" didn't do him justice. Saving humanity via 12 Cataclysms? Where else such a noble male hero? Sounded dreamy already...

"......"

Minguk's handsome face flashed in her mind.

Brief work chats had her heart racing. Time with him? Blissful reverie.

'Wait...'

The other day? Clan leader Hyun-jung overnighted at her sister's—where Minguk lived.

"Y-you don't mean...?!"

Hyun-jung's sly smile confirmed it.

"You hogged that all to yourself?!"

Envy, irritation, resentment exploded from the secretary in a shriek.