Chapter 286
Chapter 286
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 286
Chapter Title: Be Careful with Constellation Contracts (17)
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-Waaaaah!
-Murmurs
"That guy's a freshman?"
"You didn't know? He got special admission."
"That swordsmanship... I recognize it."
The audience erupted in applause for Park Siwoo, who had effortlessly subdued Hwang Jin-ah, the second-ranked sophomore. No one could believe he was a newbie—his skill was just that impressive. Everyone stared at the unexpected hero with flushed, excited faces.
But the man at the center of it all, Park Siwoo himself, wore a stiff expression.
"What, was I below your expectations?"
"Ah, sorry... I was lost in thought for a moment..."
"Hmph, so it wasn't even worth reviewing."
He was worried about Cynthia, who had insisted on continuing the duel despite her pained body. Unlike her usual self, she was breaking out in cold sweats and letting out pained groans. Seeing this vulnerable side of her for the first time deepened Siwoo's concerns.
'Should I tell the instructor right now... No, would Sia even listen? Maybe talk to her dad and force her to stop... Sigh, but wouldn't she just get mad again?'
'But... I can't just stand by because I'm scared. Sia looked so exhausted. Her lips moist as she panted roughly... her body twitching, eyes glistening with tears... her huge breasts shaking as she let out those lewd moans...'
"No!"
"Wh-what... Are you telling me to review it now? Forget it. It just means my training was lacking. No matter what anyone says, I was just a swordsman... I got arrogant and slacked off. That's the problem."
Hwang Jin-ah retreated from the arena, reflecting on her own mistakes. Watching her back, Siwoo did the same, chastising himself. How could he have lewd thoughts while thinking of a suffering Cynthia?
Sure, that sight had been so tantalizing it had given him an erection without realizing... but for her sake—and his own—he needed to stop those thoughts. Otherwise, he'd remember that moment every time he saw her from now on.
"Haa... Get it together."
Siwoo slowly shook his head and headed to the waiting room. His worries about her remained unresolved, but three of his 'girl friends' rushed over to congratulate him on his victory.
"No wayyy! How... how did you dodge them all? Those were my finishing blows!"
"Kukuku, it was a mistake to challenge me, Erzebet de la Pucelle, rank 10—without even a contract! I could read your moves with my eyes closed!"
"Your name's Kim Chun-bong, right? Does contracting with the Jet-Black Hunk change your name or something?!"
"T-take that baaack! How dare you touch my reverse scale! I won't forgive youuu!"
"Kyaaah, nooooo!"
-Kwarang!
Grace Del Rafi let out a cute scream as she suffered yet another defeat. With this loss, she set an unprecedented record of 20 straight defeats in the history of 'Lianhua', collapsing unconscious and being carried off by the medical team.
"You sure you're okay? If it's too much, just forfeit..."
"I'm fine. He's not that strong anyway. Rank 47? Piece of cake."
"Still, it's a sophomore. Don't get cocky, Sia."
"Cocky? Ha... You think I'd get cocky? I'm totally focused, so don't worry—just pass on my regards to Master. Oh, but he is coming, right?"
"Yeah. He's in the VIP seats now."
Sure, people were badmouthing me for picking such an easy mark... but whatever. Revenge matters more to me. Having selected Han Tae-hoon, sophomore rank 47, as my opponent, I finished my final preparations in the waiting room.
Siwoo had come by, still thinking I was hurting, to check on me—but I was confident. Do you know how hard I trained for today? I barely slept for a whole month, swinging my sword non-stop.
Of course, I squeezed in some sex here and there, but that counted as training too... so I could hold my head high.
Yeah, I could hold my head high...
Come to think of it, maybe I spent more time on sex. Once we started, it was hard to stop midway... I'd put off training and go at it all day plenty of times... Nah, that couldn't be the problem, right?
Right at the last moment, anxiety hit me.
As if reading my mind, the 'Nameless Avenger' hugged me from behind, easing my tension. His warm embrace, full of affection... so lovable. Bolstered, I flashed a big smile and shooed Siwoo away.
"...Is that supposed to be encouragement? What even is that? I trust myself just fine."
"You got that from some visual novel contractor, didn't you?"
"It reeks of it. Sigh... whatever, just hug me tighter."
Catching my breath in his cozy embrace melted away all my anxiety. Right—I have the 'Nameless Avenger'. Even if something goes wrong, as long as my constellation who only has eyes for me is here, I have nothing to fear.
"Got it, got it. Siwoo worries too, and so do you? But you think I'd drop my guard with revenge right in front of me?"
"Hehe... so let's think ahead to what we'll do after revenge."
"Yeah! There's this porn vid with 24-hour insertion play! I wanna try that!"
"Why, don't you like it?"
"Hehe, can't wait."
"Hmph, I already am."
After our silly banter, the duel began. Staying laser-focused, I cornered Tae-hoon and successfully baited out his Human Body Reawakening.
"Damn... Dammit! This is all because of you, bitch!"
I couldn't watch anymore. Had he given up being human?
The sight of him—more monster than man—made me gasp. This was horrifying. He seemed fully conscious, as if there were no side effects on his mind, but his appearance was the side effect incarnate.
His muscles grotesquely swollen all over, claws grown like a werewolf's, scraping the ground as drool poured from his mouth... This was no joke. Wasn't that just a monster? Human Body Reawakening apparently turned people into monster hybrids.
"You... what the hell are you?"
"Shut the fuck up!"
"No way... Human Body Reawakening?"
"Sh-shut up! You fucking bitch!"
So these scum had been experimenting with fusing humans and monsters. Enraged by the realization, I taunted him. Already furious, Han Tae-hoon let out a beastly roar and charged.
"No matter what, if you haven't given up... I'll gladly take you on!"
Seeing this, Master, the chairman, and some other powerhouses rushed into the arena to stop Han Tae-hoon, but I ignored them and pressed on with the duel.
"Everyone! Don't interfere! The duel isn't over!"
I couldn't let this rare chance to kill him slip away. Dodging his attacks with minimal movement, I yelled at Master not to come closer.
But... why does it hurt so much?
I thought I'd dodged, yet a huge gash appeared on my side.
'Fuck... I wasn't careless...'
'No, I'll just keep taking hits like this.'
'Gotta show self-defense, just in case. I'm killing this bastard myself. So I need evidence it was unavoidable.'
'It's my revenge.'
'My revenge!'
'Then just watch! That bastard... I'm killing him!'
Blood flowed from my body under his assaults. I counterattacked, but it wasn't enough. I was getting swept up in his onslaught. Struggling to swing my sword only added more wounds.
His laughter started echoing, mixed with someone's screams.
But this was all groundwork to kill him. Going all-out might mean fewer injuries now, but I wouldn't get a sure chance. This sly bastard could make excuses and bail anytime. I couldn't miss this opportunity.
"Kuku, kukuku! Die, you fucking bitch!"
Off-guard, he took a big wind-up. But I knew—this was a feint. Getting caught would hurt bad. Still... I couldn't kill him otherwise. If I didn't end it soon, Master would intervene. I had to settle it before then.
-Kaang!
-Thud, shing
As expected, he blocked my counter, spun, and aimed for my heart. I allowed the attack while stepping forward and slashing.
Skyward Boundless Swordsmanship
Skyward Soaring Kite!
A thin red line appeared across his throat.