Chapter 190
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 190
Chapter Title: 175. Yuzuki's Counterattack!
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I shouldn't just recklessly devour her. Up until now, I've kept my own sense of ethics, more or less.
I only shared some mother-daughter affection with Magnet.
"Why's she putting it on like that?"
"Because it's a kimono? No idea. Maybe it's got something to do with Yuzuki."
Judging by how Shinohara's Shinsengumi had fallen head over heels for Yuzuki.
If I roughly sketch out the script right now, Yuzuki might have prepared it all to devour me.
The way she provoked me and everything. Considering that the original Shinohara Yuzuki wasn't a lesbian, she'd probably fooled around with the Shinsengumi a ton to claim me, ending up with god-tier fingering skills that made her cocky as hell.
"For a woman who treats people normally, going no panties might mean she's ready to spread whenever you want?"
"No way?"
Just as I was holding back, Choi Si-woo drops this bombshell.
Well, that changes things. Should I call her over once and strip her down?
"Don't some cultures offer their wives to guests for a night?"
Yeah, I think I've heard that somewhere.
Shinohara Yuzuki basically said her women were mine to command.
So, what if I laid Mariko out naked on the table, piled seafood and such on her belly and chest, and dug in?
Covering her pussy with a clamshell would make it perfect.
"Then Mariko's perfect for that. Right at the dinner table."
"Where'd the Yong-yong who was getting scolded just now disappear to?"
Reina was fuming again.
As expected of a woman—she doesn't let this stuff slide easily.
What's the big deal about a mom sharing some love with her daughter!
But with Reina twitching her hand like she was about to yank my tail out, I got scared and had to curl it up.
"Sorry."
I won't mess around again.
And so, breakfast began.
We were all dressed in kimonos.
Just trying to get into the vibe of being in Japan.
Not sure what the SNS backlash would be if we posted pics.
In this climate with anti-Japanese sentiment flaring up again, we might get "This timing?!" comments.
But damn, the food was delicious.
The chashu melted in my mouth so tenderly.
The noodles had that perfect firmness I like, and the broth was rich too.
"Yep, the meat's so soft, and the broth is nice and hearty. This place's ramen is top-notch."
"As expected of the chefs from Japan's top clan."
"This is good!"
Everyone was loving it.
My tastes were always pretty lowbrow, but this felt like oiling my palate.
Back in Songdo, Rachel fed us every day.
It wasn't bad, but sometimes this hit the spot.
"But where's Yuzuki? Not even showing her face?"
Han Su-ji spoke up.
Yeah, good question. In the original story, Yuzuki had breakfast with Choi Si-woo's group every morning when they visited Japan briefly.
Did that mean things in Japan were getting urgent right now?
"Well, there was that terrorist attack. As a leader, she's probably got stuff to say to the people or meetings with her retainers."
"Right. Unlike us, Yuzuki has to manage all of Japan."
Right then, footsteps approached from outside, and Shinohara Yuzuki entered the room.
She looked a bit tired.
Probably swamped all night.
But I couldn't tear my eyes off her.
The black kimono with cherry blossoms and haori suited her perfectly.
"Sorry. I had a retainers' meeting at dawn, so I was late."
"No problem. But don't we need to meet the prime minister?"
I mean, we came as White Flower Cult's leader. Shouldn't we at least see the face of their figurehead PM?
Isn't that international protocol?
Or was he really just a mascot?
"Yes. The PM is just a figurehead anyway."
"Hmm, or is it because we're villains?"
Not likely, but I teased anyway, and Shinohara Yuzuki replied seriously.
"No. Villains? Both the Japanese people and we Shinohara see the White Flower Cult as a righteous volunteer force fighting for Korea. Leader Yoo Eun-ha is a hunter to begin with. And everyone here is a Hansung Academy cadet, right?"
Good to hear they see us that way.
It'd be problematic to treat us as villains anyway.
"Glad to hear it."
That had to be the truth. If they really saw us as villains, cozying up to Korean villains would shake Yuzuki politically big time.
"Besides, the PM's got crimes to answer for now, so from here on, I'll be dealing directly with you, Miss Yoo Eun-ha. Any inconvenience?"
Crimes? So Shinohara's moving to oust the PM.
That's different from the original.
Probably starting by taking down the PM, the real mastermind behind this incident.
Next up, the Self-Defense Forces?
They're just the right-wingers' military arm anyway. They don't actually do shit.
Shinohara has no choice to survive.
But it's faster than in the original. Guess she can't afford to let the right-wingers fester.
Sloth of the Seven Deadly Sins must be pulling strings.
I had no intention of meeting the PM anyway.
That perverted monkey's worse than Ha Jung-seok.
"Better you than that old monkey. At least you're easy on the eyes."
"I agree."
Yuzuki smiled sweetly.
So lovable—I just wanted to lick her all over.
Pound her senseless.
"Oh, and I have a favor to ask."
"What is it?"
"For political reasons, you see... It's just..."
She wanted me to hold hands in front of reporters and cameras.
To show the world that Shinohara and the White Flower Cult were on good terms.
Prove that the Shinohara clan was the one the White Flower Cult recognized as Japan's government, putting some pressure on the PM and right-wingers.
And above all, having 'Yoo Eun-ha' endorse it would be best.
Sister of the first Divine Sword Hero Yoo Jin-seok, hero of the Han-Chinese War, leader of the White Flower-approved White Flower Cult. Those titles alone were enough.
"Sure, why not."
The press conference was set for lunchtime.
Reina said she was popping back to Songdo, so I sent the others along and went solo for the interview.
Shinohara Yuzuki stood with me before the reporters who'd requested it.
She must've arranged it beforehand somehow—the questions mostly came my way.
"Miss Yoo Eun-ha, hero of the Han-Chinese War, I hear you're close with Lady Shinohara. Is that true?"
"Yes. I've had a personal friendship with Lady Shinohara for a while now, and it deepened when she visited Korea last time."
Not wrong. Except she was Shinohara Kotone back then, but whatever.
"What do you think of yesterday's terrorist attack!? Anti-Japanese sentiment is rising again in Korea!"
Honestly, whatever opinion I had wouldn't matter, and I didn't care about the buzz.
Anti-Japan or whatever, it wouldn't blow up big. Our world had history and territory beef, but here it's all settled. It'll fizzle out quick.
And it's Yuzuki's job anyway—mine's just devouring heroines.
Still, manners.
"I hear the attack happened before we arrived. We won't die to some terrorism, and I don't think one attack means Japan hates Korea. The anti-Japan noise will die down soon."
I answered with a smile.
The Japanese reporters nodded eagerly, scribbling notes or snapping pics.
Yeah, snap away. When else will you get this close to a beauty like me in this era?
"That's right. Hunter Yoo Eun-ha and I are close. From now on, the Shinohara government—including the White Flower Cult Autonomous Zone—will be allies with the Korean government."
Yuzuki followed up.
Yeah, even our pussies will be allies.
Allies who rub up whenever needed. Perfect.
"Lady Shinohara, what are your plans for the right-wing forces?"
"Mm. No more tolerating terrorism. I've ordered all guilds under Shinohara to kill any right-wingers on sight. Japanese people, trust in us Shinohara. And if you spot anyone suspicious, report them. The Shinohara 'government' will reward you handsomely."
She called Shinohara the 'government.' Full takeover mode.
And the interview wrapped up.
Afterward, Shinohara Yuzuki took me to her private room.
"I did well today, right?"
"Yes. Good work. Stay as long as you like. But the others?"
"Oh, they said they're heading to Songdo for a bit."
I'd sent Reina and the heroines to Rachel for now.
Needed to show my face to Rachel and Rey occasionally, but more importantly, I needed to be alone to devour Yuzuki.
"Is that possible?"
"The White Flower Cult has portal users."
"I see."
In other words, even with barriers, they could portal in anytime to fuck you over. Get ready, Shinohara Yuzuki. I'm gonna eat you up.
But I couldn't pounce right away.
I decided to toss out some bait first.
"So, no reward?"
"Reward? Whatever you want?"
She tilted her head innocently, like she had no clue.
Really gonna play dumb? You wicked girl. My lower belly's burning up because I want you so bad.
I pressed right up against her.
"You know what. There had to be a reason for that kiss back then."
Like, to seduce me or whatever.
Finally, as I shot her a sultry look, she shrugged in surrender.
"Mm. Knew you wouldn't let it slide easy."
"Yeah, well. I'm a solid Yong-yong like this."
In other words, let's fuck already. Sex!
My mind was already fingering her—'Heavenly Sword'-worthy technique.
Good, now just dive in for real.
But as I closed in, Shinohara Yuzuki backed away.
"Lady White Flower, you really have to do this? I'm Japan's leader, and you're the White Flower Cult's captain."
Then she dropped a bombshell.
"So you knew?"
Hmm, I figured, but damn, she really clocked it. Gotta ask how later.
"Yes. When I'm interested in someone, I dig deep."
Interested, huh? Meaning she wants to fuck me?
Of course. How could Yuzuki not be into me if I'm into her?
Problem is, if she outs me as White Flower, I've got dirt on her too.
"Thanks. Kotone?"
I muttered it as I slyly moved my hand.
"Fair enough. If I know, you knowing's only natural."
"So, the reward?"
I don't care if Yuzuki's secretly Korean, an elf, succubus, whatever.
What matters is the reward.
I want sex now! I wanna fuck!
"Fine. Here you go. You're the type who openly toys with women in dungeons anyway."
"Huh?"
She sighed deeply, and her vibe shifted.
No more playful nibbles—she smirked like I was ridiculous, then shoved me down.
It wasn't just a shove.
The room must've been rigged—ropes shot from the walls and bound my arms.
"The clan head's room has all these gadgets that move at a flick of my finger. These ropes hidden in the walls are for hanging intruders and interrogating them... but turns out they work for this too."
No, with the Shinsengumi around, breaking the barrier's impossible anyway.
These ropes were probably meant exactly for this.
Question is, why tie me up?
"Wait, what the hell are you doing all of a sudden?"
"You wanted a reward, right? Fine. I've been practicing quite a bit to reward you."
"And what exactly is that?"
I could guess, but no way.