Sub-Heroine - Yeo Seon-hui's Morning After
When Yeo Seon-hui opened her eyes, neither Seong Ye-han nor Shin Ye-hwa was lying beside her.
"Huuuuh..."
Stretching out her limbs, she felt her stiff muscles and joints from the night before loosen up, sending a delightful tingle racing through her body. It was the freshest, most invigorating morning she'd ever had. No trace of fatigue despite tumbling around with a man all night... a clear-headed wake-up that felt pure and bright.
"Uwaaah..."
Yeo Seon-hui buried her face in the pillow and writhed in embarrassment. Yes. Last night, she had finally lost her virginity. And not in some ordinary, normal way—no, it was a wild 3P. On top of that, she'd been caught peeking at her lovers' sex, got swept up in the heat of the moment, and lost it under those insane circumstances. After rolling around on the bed a few more times like that, she let out a long, defeated sigh—pah!—and sat up.
Slipping down—the blanket slid off. Her completely naked body was revealed. The rough handprints and kiss marks left by the man were still starkly visible, making Yeo Seon-hui blush as memories of last night's pleasure flooded back. As much as she hated to admit it... it was an intense memory she'd never forget, no matter what happened from here on out.
"Nngh."
Feeling a twinge of pain on the inside of her thighs, she shuffled along awkwardly. It would have been weirder if it didn't hurt, after spreading her legs wide in positions she'd never tried before, over and over. As she headed for the bathroom, she spotted a short-haired beauty walking toward her from the opposite direction. Name was... Na Yu-ri, right? She gave the shuffling Yeo Seon-hui a quick once-over, nodded as if she understood everything, flashed a knowing smile, and brushed past.
"Must feel nice and full, huh? Hehe!"
Na Yu-ri tossed out that line as she passed. Hearing it, Yeo Seon-hui's face burned with rising shame; she ducked her head and quickened her pace. Full? Of course! Her mouth and pussy had been stuffed so full they'd overflowed, until she was sick of it. Yeo Seon-hui clearly remembered herself succumbing to lust, pouncing on the man like a beast in heat. The way she'd acted like a total slut, coquettishly begging for just one more glance or drop of his cum... She'd been utterly conquered by a guy way younger than her, pathetically.
"I must be crazy..."
Drip—feeling something leak from deep inside, Yeo Seon-hui hurried into the bathroom. No point crying over spilled milk now. Might as well stick right by Seong Ye-han's side from here on out. She stood under the showerhead, letting the cold water blast down as she calmed her mind.
It was that awkward late-morning time—too late for breakfast, too early for lunch. Seong Ye-han, having woken up, left the two women still basking in deep, lazy comfort and quickly washed up before heading to the training ground. He wanted to test the 'Sub-Heroine' ability he'd gained right before falling asleep.
He was brimming with anticipation. Yeo Seon-hui. He knew all too well the violent power of her telekinesis-infused flying swords and their flawless maneuverability. He'd experienced it firsthand with his own body, after all. If he could wield telekinesis like her... no, even just a fifth of her level... he'd transcend being a mere S-rank hunter.
Like that spearman from a comic he used to read as a kid. The power to hurl devastating throws and then recall the weapon for another attack. He wouldn't need to carry disposable throwing spears anymore, which alone would skyrocket his value as a hunter. It would shatter the limitations of physical-type hunters, who inevitably lagged behind ability users in battlefield control and attack range.
To compare, it'd turn him into an all-purpose hexagon hunter like Ye-hwa. No wonder, back in her S-rank days, no one dared take down Ye-hwa no matter how much chaos she caused. Attack and defense, close and long range, raw physical power to special ability counters... S-rank hunter Shin Ye-hwa was a total cheat character, dominating most combat scenarios.
Entering the training ground with his chest puffed in excitement, Seong Ye-han hit a major wall less than five minutes into trying to use telekinesis.
"Telekinesis... how the hell do you even use it?"
It was a rocky start from the get-go. Normal hunters intuitively grasped their special abilities upon awakening. But what about someone like him, acquiring a new one on top of an existing ability? His case was practically unique, so there weren't any references or guides.
Even checking the Heroine Hunter status window just said he could use the sub-heroine's special ability—no hints on how.
"Should I ask Noona Seon-hui?"
If anything could give him a feel for it, asking the telekinesis expert herself might be quickest. But how many hunters could logically explain their own ability's usage? Hell, Seong Ye-han himself didn't even know exactly how to have sex with female hunters to absorb their stats.
As he pondered his ability, someone entered the training ground.
"Oppa. Skipping breakfast... what're you doing?"
A familiar voice. And one that made a corner of his heart twinge—Shin Ye-hwa.
"Grabbed something light."
She set a tray of what looked like sandwiches in front of him. Lately, she'd been practicing simple cooking, so this was her personal touch. They looked a bit sloppy, but after burning energy all night and forgetting hunger in his excitement for the new power, Seong Ye-han was just grateful.
"Thanks. I'll dig in, Ye-hwa."
"Yeah!"
Her amethyst eyes sparkled with anticipation as he picked one up. He popped the decent-sized sandwich into his mouth whole and chewed.
Somehow... premium bread flavor, fancy ham, refined cheese, all mingling with the crisp freshness of lettuce. For a mere sandwich, he was almost scared to ask the price of the ingredients. It reminded him of that bizarre hanwoo chateaubriand jjapaguri dish from some movie.
As Seong Ye-han inwardly rated Shin Ye-hwa-brand sandwiches, her face suddenly swooped in close, startling him.
"So, oppa. How'd it go?"
No need to specify what "it" was—both knew.
"Hmm..."
Seong Ye-han hesitated. Among the 'Sub-Heroine' details, some wouldn't sit well with Shin Ye-hwa. It was his ability, and unlikely to be discovered unless he spilled... but were there eternal secrets in the world? Better to confess now and deal with a small explosion than hide it and face a big one later, right?
"..."
Sensing something in his brief silence, Shin Ye-hwa tensed and sidled right up to him. Damn, she was sharp when it came to anything about herself. In the end, Seong Ye-han decided to come clean.
Gaining the sub-heroine's special ability. The limit on sub-heroine numbers. And finally, being able to swap 'Main Heroine' and 'Sub-Heroine' once a day.
Finishing his explanation, Seong Ye-han recalled a past memory. His conversation with Ye-hwa while capturing Na Yu-ri... how she'd firmly staked her claim as the one and only 'Main'.
Honestly, with Shin Ye-hwa's near-perfect hexagonal stats, he had no reason to swap her out for main... but human emotions didn't always bow to logic. The mere possibility was enough to stir anxiety in anyone.
Seong Ye-han anxiously waited for Shin Ye-hwa to speak, her head bowed in thought. Her broad tolerance so far... that air of leisure... might stem from knowing her irreplaceable position by his side. As the saying went, generosity comes from a full pantry. What change would falling from unique to just one-of-many bring?
"I..."
Her mouth finally opened. Meeting her gaze as she looked up, Seong Ye-han swallowed hard.
"I'm confident."
Confident?
"No woman oppa could choose is better than me. No doubt."
In Shin Ye-hwa's amethyst eyes, he saw a blazing fire. An arrogant declaration, maybe... but true. Not just in Korea—even worldwide, few hunters matched her across all stats.
"I'm your first. Your best, your ideal."
She said it like a self-affirmation... or a pledge to him. Seong Ye-han felt the anxiety hidden beneath her arrogance and confidence—the fragile, ordinary girl that was Shin Ye-hwa.
Squeeze—He pulled her into a tight embrace with both arms. Reassuring a lover was just basic, regardless of gender.
"Yeah. You're my best, my first. Ye-hwa."
"Oppa..."
Feeling her subtly trembling body gradually relax, he gently patted her back. Meanwhile, he spotted Yeo Seon-hui awkwardly standing at the training ground entrance, eyes darting around—but he shushed her with a gesture. Fortunately, she nodded and quietly slipped out. Grateful for her consideration, he spent quite a while soothing Shin Ye-hwa.