Chapter 522
Chapter 522
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 522
Chapter Title: Doctor Gam Deok-bae (58)
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The clinking sound of ice rattling around.
A cool sip of coffee brought me back to life. The curse of Monday was tormenting me again today... but heh heh heh, with caffeine coursing through my veins, I was invincible. At 1 p.m., I returned to the workshop, stretched grandly, and got to work. Sorting items, packing them into boxes...
Before I knew it, an hour had slipped by.
"Lady Chloe, how about a cup of tea..."
"Ahaha, just the thought is enough."
"That strange drink again?"
"It's not strange, it's an iced Americano."
"Same difference."
"What? It's totally not!"
Smith shook his head, muttering about her unique tastes. I pitied him for not understanding the appeal of iced Americanos. Great aroma, delicious flavor, and refreshingly cold to boot... How could he not get it? People who only drank tea morning, noon, and night were the weird ones. At least Luin got it. Luin knew how to appreciate an iced Americano.
Oh, and this coffee? Luin had brewed it for me.
As a reward for letting him have his way with my body during lunch.
'What... you really won't touch me?'
'Hold on, let me work out these knots first.'
'Th-that... bad, huh?'
I'd gotten a massage, coffee, all sorts of treats... I felt a little guilty for just receiving, but hey, I hadn't forced him! He'd insisted on his pride as a doctor and kneaded my shoulders on his own. No reason for me to refuse. And in the end, he couldn't hold back and groped my breasts like crazy... Well, all things considered, it was a win-win.
"Shall we head out, then?"
"Yeah, I'm counting on both of you."
"Yes! Leave it to us!"
Sorting done, it was time to report to Lucius. I took my subordinates and headed to the prince's office. Investigating oddities in the black mage's traces—that was my main job. Normally, I wouldn't report this often... Sigh, the expedition next week. That's why everything was so hectic.
"Here are the suspicious items and the list."
"I see. Good work."
"Hehe... And these are some unique traces I set aside. They look normal on the surface, but check the handle—jagged mana marks."
"Jagged?"
"Yes, jagged."
"Hmm..."
"Any idea why?"
"Fred, Smith. You're dismissed."
"Yes, sir! Got it!"
"...Lord Lucius?"
"When you form mana into gloves like this... it leaves jagged traces. But it's wildly inefficient, so hardly anyone uses it. Most people today have never even heard of it. Only old nobles would know."
"Whaaat?! Then, does that mean—!"
"No. As you can see, human traces are distinguishable even to the naked eye."
"Oh? You're right."
"But elf traces are different."
"E-elf?!"
"Long ago, when humans and elves mingled, some elves thought us vulgar and used mana gloves for handshakes. The old nobles who know the technique... learned it from elves back then."
"So then..."
"Yes. Looks like there's an elf among the collaborators."
Got it!
Yeah, I totally understand.
Basically, elves are bad news, right?
I nodded vaguely and handed over the list, pointing out key cautions. Elves or whatever... Eh, whatever. I'm just rear support anyway. Knowing about a collaborator wouldn't change my job. After a final rundown, I packed up to head back to the workshop.
"One moment. What does this mean?"
Wait... again?
Lucius stopped me yet again today.
"Huh? Which one?"
"Third line from the top."
"Oh, that? That's..."
Lucius asked in his usual curt tone. How could a prince not know so much...? Sigh, what was his deal? As someone capable, I could tell. He was lying. He knew it all but kept pretending ignorance.
[With this... approach... that...]
The fog still clouded his true intentions, but...
Was he seriously interested in me?
Honestly, it was a bit overwhelming.
Not like Fred or Smith's creepy thoughts... but it felt like being tested? Luin's words came to mind. Perfect people don't trust easily. Maybe he was probing me.
"One more. Fifth from the bottom..."
And another annoying thing.
Who the hell was 'that person' he kept associating with me?
[Just like that person... Chloe is... I see...]
Comparing me on his whim, approving on his whim, judging on his whim... It just pissed me off. He clearly liked me, but... I'm me, Chloe! Every conversation felt like he was searching for someone else. It creeped me out more often than not. Like right now.
[Longing, admiration, loneliness]
If I had some emotional leeway, maybe I'd think differently...
But right now, I wasn't that relaxed.
Last week it was Yuria. Today, Rine. Who'd hate me tomorrow? Every time Lucius summoned me, my list of enemies grew. And he lied daily, oblivious. It was frustrating. So frustrating. I felt suffocated.
'Sigh, Luin... Ngh, stop touching... I gotta head back.'
'Can I touch more after work?'
'No.'
'Aw, c'mon, say yes.'
'No way.'
'Then one last time before you go... Kyaa!'
'D-don't strip me, you perv!'
A trash rapist on the outside, but Luin was consistent inside and out.
Luin's desires were plain as day.
I missed Luin.
"...And I heard you're sleep-deprived. Looks like it's true."
"Huh?! Oh, s-sorry! I yawned without thinking... Ahaha."
"Head home early and rest today."
"Reaally? That's okay?"
"No."
"...Huh?"
"But there's always an exception. You've uncovered something important, so I'll allow it today. Recover your condition before next week's expedition. Understood?"
"Yes! Ehehe, got it!"
How'd he know I was sleep-deprived?
Gave me chills all around.
But hey, no reason to refuse an early dismissal.
I called Fred and Smith to handle my stuff. Then headed straight back, stopping at the cafeteria. He'd probably skipped lunch... He'd love a sandwich, right? Luin had massaged me during break. I owed him one.
-Click
"Luin. I'm back... Huh?"
[Ahh, haa... Aaahn! Lord Luin... Ngh, ungh!]
Yeah, I'd planned to repay him...
[Aaah, Lord Luin... Ung! Just like that, haa... Cum inside me just like that!]
My friend's voice echoed from beyond the door.
The bed creaked rhythmically as a woman moaned lewdly, begging for a creampie. I couldn't see her face, but I knew who she was. Masha Rune, my friend, the royal knights' youngest genius. She seemed so far from anything sexual... and now she was fucking Luin. Intensely.
[Aaahn! Lord Luin... Haa, aaaah...]
[Masha, Masha!]
[Aah... I'm cumming now, ngh... Haaaaahn!]
Of all times, right when I reached the dorm...
She climaxed.
Luin seemed to cum inside her too.
[Haa, haaa... Lord Luin... Ngh, ungh...]
[Masha, I love you.]
[Ung, mwah... Haa... I love you too, Lord Luin.]
[Masha...]
Luin's gentle voice confessing love to my friend. A tender tone from Luin I'd never heard. But why... why did it piss me off so much? I couldn't explain it. It just hurt, felt wrong. I knew they were together... but deeper than I'd thought. My stomach churned for some reason.
[Then, ungh... let me clean you up.]
[Please.]
[Hmmm, slurp... Haa... Chuup, mwah...]
[Ngh...]
Wh-what was that sound...?
Slurping, sucking noises.
Sucking... sucking?!
N-no way, was she sucking that?!
I froze in shock.
My heart pounded.
Sucking a man's dick—unimaginable for me. But Masha shamelessly sucked Luin's... his cock. Luin let out a pathetic groan, uncharacteristic. Another first-time voice.
[Chuuuup, puha... All done.]
[Thanks. You're the best at it.]
[Hehe... Praise me more.]
Did it feel that good?
Luin sounded genuinely grateful, and it stung so much... Ah, w-wait! I'd get caught! Rustling clothes. I dashed to the kitchen. No real need to hide... but bumping into them would be awkward! I wanted to respect her privacy.
And I couldn't face Luin right now.
-Slam
"Thanks, Masha. You really convinced Lady Serpin?"
"It took some persuading... but hehe, no big deal."
"Ooh... Tell me all about it?"
"Next time we three do it, I'll show you."
"Kuh, can't wait."
"Hehe. I'll set a date."
One last kiss, and Masha left. I'd sneak out once Luin went back to his room. But thirsty, he headed to the kitchen. I tried hiding again... and got caught.
"...Chloe? What the—when did you get here?"
"Ah, ahaha..."
"You've been here the whole time?"
"N-no, I just got here... Th-through the window!"
"The window?"
"Y-yeah! So I didn't hear anything! Really!"
But... agh, seriously! Put some clothes on!
Unlike Masha, Luin was buck naked. His dangling, swaying cock drew my eyes. Still half-hard post-sex. Coated in Masha's saliva. Why, why wasn't he hiding it?! Mortified, I froze... and it twitched, growing bit by bit.
"P-perv! Put that away!"
"Hm?"
"C-cock, hide your cock!"
"This?"
"Yes!"
"Interested?"
"Y-you're insane?! Interested in wha—"
"Wanna suck it?"
".........What?"
"You heard everything, right?"
"What're you—"
"Here."
"D-don't come closer! Get it away!"
"Open wide."
"I said stay back?!"
"Chloe."
I screamed no, but Luin closed in. His rock-hard cock brushed my lips. Burning hot, like it'd scorch me. He didn't stop... stepped closer, shoving it in. I ended up with it in my mouth.
"Mmph... Ngh, hmm..."
"Roll your tongue like it's candy."
"...Chuuup, mmph... Slurp, ngh..."
I should push him away... why was I obeying?
No curse, yet I followed orders again. Licking with my tongue brought a sweet taste. Luin praised me, petting my head. It felt good, so I closed my eyes slowly. He grabbed my head, rocking his hips. Soon, he came in my mouth. The semen was bitter and fishy, beyond what I'd imagined.