Chapter 71
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 71
Chapter Title: Clan Evaluation
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"Oh? Was losing today such a shock? She's even texting a guy?"
Suyeong spoke in a surprised tone upon hearing that Kim Taeyeon had sent a text. But Minguk was the one truly taken aback by her reaction. In this world where gender roles were flipped, was it really that big a deal for a woman to text a man?
"Ah, Taeyeon... she's the type who keeps her distance from guys."
"Because she's a third-generation chaebol?"
Minguk nodded at Suyeong's words. It somehow made sense. There were stories about arranged marriages among chaebol families, after all. He didn't know the details, but he'd heard about it in dramas and movies.
Of course, there were exceptions like Jo Suyeong.
"That's part of it, but she's also really shy around strangers."
"...What? Shy?"
Minguk couldn't help but chuckle at Suyeong's response. The image of her stomping down on that high-heeled display earlier was still vividly etched in his mind. Though, he supposed she must have been pretty pissed to go that far.
In any case, Taeyeon's text was nothing special. It just said she was honored to meet a skilled raid leader and suggested grabbing a meal sometime.
"Just trying to stay on good terms? An investment for the future?"
"Probably? Now that she knows how capable you are, she might be trying to recruit you to Memoria Clan. So, are you thinking of jumping ship?"
The beautiful woman with light blonde hair gave a soft smile. Suyeong's gaze on Minguk held no hint of hesitation.
"No way. All the members she wanted for her regular raid team are already in R's. Why bother switching to Memoria and building a new raid from scratch? Unless they properly value my skills, that is."
"Don't worry. We're preparing a new contract tailored to your abilities."
He was a hero poised to grow beyond Korea into a world-class raid leader. His track record spoke for itself. He'd led R's four rookie teams—Team GGW—to conquer the B-5 difficulty dungeon 'Ice Gorge'.
Even as a first-year hero, a $4,000 weekly salary was woefully inadequate for his worth.
"I heard you weren't investing in the clan."
"I've changed my mind. If there's a surefire opportunity, hesitating would just be wasting time and money like an idiot. I'm not the smartest, but I'm not that dumb. Besides, it's not a massive investment. It's just my personal funds."
Her conglomerate was expanding rapidly, pulling in funds from group subsidiaries and even hidden slush funds. They hadn't spared a glance at Rose Shield. Still, she might have heard the rumors. Suyeong asked in a subtle tone.
"So, you're ditching Taeyeon?"
"Nah, I plan to meet her. When else would I get to chat with a real third-gen chaebol?"
"Hmph. By that logic, I'm a third-gen chaebol too? You've been sucking, fucking, and pounding me plenty."
Suyeong shot him a playful glare at his response, though a smile tugged at her lips. Ever since meeting Minguk, she'd discovered the peak of pleasure in her life. Sex with a real man was beyond anything she'd imagined.
Catching the nuance, Minguk teased back.
"You're mine already."
"Oh ho. So I'm the fish already hooked by your cartel? While Taeyeon's the innocent girl who doesn't even know men? Planning to reel in another one?"
"Hm. Think it's possible?"
Minguk pictured Taeyeon's face from earlier. Her radiating chaebol aura, gasping in his arms? It sounded thrilling. And from what Suyeong said, Taeyeon had zero experience with men.
That alone stirred his conquest drive.
"Maybe? But it won't be easy. Ngh...!"
As his hand naturally slid between her legs while kneading her ass, a hot moan escaped Suyeong's lips.
"Even as a male hero?"
"Not every woman in the world is man-crazy. Sure, she has urges too, but..."
If she ever tasted this rock-hard man, even Kim Taeyeon might end up addicted like her. But the Taeyeon Suyeong knew wasn't that easy. Her nickname 'Steel Princess' said it all.
"No way around it?"
With those words, Minguk swirled his fingers inside her. Her body writhed seductively each time, spilling hot moans until she finally relented.
"I'll set something up. Ngh! Invite her to my place or visit her penthouse. But be careful. Kim Taeyeon isn't the type to melt after one fuck like me... Ahh!"
Suyeong cried out as Minguk's cock slid deep inside her. A scorching whirlwind soon engulfed the bed.
"Lately, it feels like you're not paying enough attention to us, Raid Leader."
"Oh? Haha."
The next day, Minguk headed straight from the hotel to the clan office. He gave an awkward smile at the silver-haired woman waiting for him. Sopjeong stood before him with a pen and notepad in hand. And the contents of that notepad...
"Your sex life is my responsibility as your secretary. Of course, I can't force you, but..."
Sopjeong flipped a page, checked something off, and continued.
"You haven't slept with me, Yuna, or Yerim even once lately. Meanwhile..."
Her gaze shifted to Hyun-ah, who was hanging her head.
"You've been with Hyun-ah four times in the past week, and even the night before last. Five times in a week?"
Was that murderous intent just his imagination? Hyun-ah spoke up in a small voice.
"It couldn't be helped... We live together, as you know, sis..."
"Hyun-ah? Shut up. According to the schedule, you won't even hold the Raid Leader's hand for another two months."
"Eek... Please, not that... I did everything wrong."
Minguk sensed he needed to defuse the situation. Building a harem wasn't for amateurs, it seemed.
"Then tonight, I'll stay at your place, Sopjeong. Tomorrow, Yerim's apartment."
"If that's your decision, we'll drop this. You must have your reasons, but please spare us a little thought."
"Uh, yeah."
Minguk wore an awkward expression at how easily she backed down. That had clearly been her goal.
Thanks to yesterday's successful B-5 'Ice Gorge' clear, the clan staff buzzed with activity despite the quiet meeting room.
Sinna Yeon from Memoria Clan would join R's in ten days. A superstar prospect worth over $600 million. In exchange, R's would send three second-string heroes and $50 million to Memoria.
It balanced the deal on paper. But anyone sharp would see who won. Those three second-stringers were useless to Memoria.
Essentially, Memoria was handing over a top prospect for a bargain $50 million. Fans might riot and hurl Molotovs at the clan house if they knew.
Plus, the three Oh Hyun-jung chose were heroes openly griping about the clan's waning investments.
"They're sucking Memoria dry to the bone."
She planned to use this to purge the malcontents.
"Where will Senior Sinna Yeon be assigned? A third-year 5-star hero... Her average Gear Score is 436."
Yuna asked the group.
With the win credited to R's rookie four teams—GGW—and Minguk's superstar status, she'd logically join them.
But her level and gear score dwarfed theirs. She fit second-string, maybe third. Minguk's raid was full: 1 tank, 3 dealers, 1 healer.
If she joined GGW, a dealer would bench or transfer. Yuna, the weakest dealer, was most at risk.
Her face darkened as she spoke. Minguk, finishing the 'Ice Gorge' report, replied flatly.
"Probably second-string."
"Not our team?"
"She wouldn't balance with us. No help either way. A top prospect benching while we grow? Doesn't make sense. She'll raid with second-string, and when we form a 10-man, she'll join then."
January now, so summer or fall, if they kept absorbing mana crystals smoothly.
(He'd taken yesterday's mental strength crystal. Mental strength boosted mana recovery and boss resistances—core for healers.)
"No team changes until then."
The room lit up. Thriving under a skilled leader in high-difficulty dungeons was their dream since Hero Academy.
"But Yuna, your tactics are great—need to boost your DPS."
"Yes! I'll work on it!"
"Everyone else too. As we hit higher raids, my standards rise. Keep up, and we're together. If not..."
They nodded before he finished. They were prepared. Sopjeong stood quietly.
"Guess I'll hit the training room then."
"Me too!"
Yuna clung to her. Hyun-ah watched, then asked Minguk.
"We'll hit 'Ice Gorge' again next, right?"
"Probably."
He planned to farm gear and orange crystals there. Higher dungeons needed Gear Score over 230—third-grade heroes.
Yerim stood at his answer.
"Then I'll do hologram training. Need to study countering Twisted Curse for more DPS."
She left, leaving Minguk and Hyun-ah alone. He looked at her.
"Fellatio call?"
"If Sopjeong-unnie catches us..."
Even as she said it, Hyun-ah crawled under his desk. Soon, sucking sounds and moans filled GGW's meeting room.