Chapter 77
Chapter 77
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 77
Chapter Title: Home
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“Ugh...”
This was what it meant to be sleeping so soundly that you wouldn’t even notice if someone piggybacked you home.
Staring at Lucia, buried deep in the blankets and oblivious to the world, Sion felt a strange sensation stirring inside him.
In the novel, this very body’s original owner had brutally violated this woman, Lucia.
Her newfound talent hadn’t even had a chance to bloom before she was utterly destroyed. She desperately called out the name of the man she loved until she was ultimately murdered.
Sion Claussen, seething with inferiority, resentment, anger, and grudges toward Kim Yu-hyun right up to the bitter end, had inflicted that horrific fate on a woman who was utterly innocent—just kind-hearted and a bit too trusting of others.
“...”
Suddenly, he desperately craved a drag from a cigarette.
It had been over three years since he quit smoking, but whenever his mood turned to utter shit, he’d yearn for just one puff—and right now, the craving was stronger than ever.
‘Ha.’
He was Sion Claussen, and Sion Claussen was him.
So he figured there was no need to act like that wastrel piece of trash or watch his step around anyone.
He just needed to scheme for his own survival, using everything at his disposal to stay alive.
Sure, in the novel, Lucia got raped and murdered by Sion Claussen, but that hadn’t happened yet at this point in the story—and now, it never would.
So there was nothing to worry about, no reason for this ridiculous guilt... yet Sion couldn’t shake the nagging discomfort gnawing at him.
‘Ah, fuck.
Whatever.
It’s all the author’s fault.
He poured his soul into that bullshit Lucia death scene, driving the readers insane.
Lucia wailing in agony, Sion cackling like a maniac, and Kim Yu-hyun fighting the celestials, holding on while thinking of the Lucia waiting for him, unaware of everything.
Fuck!
That goddamn author!
Uwaaaaaah!’
He was raging and messing up his hair when Lucia, who’d been sleeping soundly, started squirming around, searching for something.
It seemed like she’d instinctively reached for the warmth of whoever had been holding her just moments ago.
“Sion...”
The babble that slipped from Lucia’s lips was Sion.
Yeah, Sion.
Not Kim Yu-hyun’s name—his name.
‘...What can you do, Yu-hyun?
It’s all hyung’s fault for being too awesome.
Sorry, bro!
Hyung’ll hook you up with a solid heroine, so just hold your mental fort until then.’
The protagonist, Kim Yu-hyun, who was called Sword Sage for his supreme skills.
But in stark contrast, his mentality was still fragile as glass—reinforced glass if you wanted to be generous—not knowing when it might shatter.
He’d faced so much suppression, and being unfamiliar with the martial world meant he got betrayed left and right, losing countless precious people in the process.
The body could be toughened through relentless training, but unfortunately, the mind didn’t work that way.
Unless you were some emotionless sword demon swinging a blade without a care, once the heart took damage, it scarred over—it never fully healed.
That’s why he needed someone to comfort him.
In the novel, that’s why he had allies and heroines. In real life, it’s friends and lovers, right?
‘The one who shines brightest in the great war against the celestials is, of course, Kim Yu-hyun.
And for him to perform at his peak in that battle, what he needs most is a reason to fight.
That unyielding resolve to protect something precious!
That’s why the defender always beats the attacker.
For me to live easy, Kim Yu-hyun needs to be in top form.’
That’s why covering for Kim Yu-hyun before it was too late was crucial.
Why Sion kept trying to stick women by Kim Yu-hyun’s side.
It all tied together.
Men, after all, were these utterly unscientific creatures who could conquer any foe with a beloved woman at their back.
“Ugh...”
Lucia flailed again, seeking Sion.
He didn’t recall the novel mentioning she had such clingy sleep habits.
Muttering to himself, Sion pulled the half-slipped blanket back up, tucking it properly over her shoulders.
Lucia, the novel’s heroine, had lost that spot now, so he’d need to scout other candidates.
‘Normally, by now, Kim Yu-hyun would’ve headed north and met the Daughter of Winter.
They had a decent vibe going, but then she ended up in a deathmatch with her psycho twin sister and they both bit the dust.’
Before Kim Yu-hyun fully accepted Lucia into his heart, there was this northern barbarian chieftain who seemed like she’d be the real heroine.
The kingdom called her the Daughter of Winter. She led those savage barbarian warriors in battles against the kingdom, and sometimes negotiated with them too, all as a woman.
She couldn’t stay right by Kim Yu-hyun’s side due to her tribe’s affairs, but whenever they met, the chemistry was there.
Just when it felt like she’d become the heroine, the author pulled a classic ‘Nope!’
‘The villain who pushed Kim Yu-hyun hard back then was “Khan.”
The Daughter of Winter was her twin sister, and they dueled—ending up killing each other.’
Kim Yu-hyun, who first uncovered the truth about the celestials, had sought help from the northern barbarians, who were skeptical of them.
At the time, the northern barbarians were split into two major groups: Karta, led by Khan, and Aigior, ruled by the Daughter of Winter.
Karta was dominated by hardliners who wanted all-out hostility with the kingdom, while Aigior took a more flexible stance.
Naturally, they hated each other’s guts. Then news of Kim Yu-hyun’s support arrived, sparking debates over whether to help or not, escalating to a duel between the chieftains. In the end, the stubborn sisters both died pointlessly.
‘The author got flamed hard for that too.
Killing off a heroine and the main villain in one go.
Readers were so pissed they were lighting virtual candles in the comments, bitching like “What is this, Aurora Princess? Why do you love killing characters so much?”’
Watching beloved characters drop one by one probably wasn’t fun for the readers.
Especially in an adult novel where heroines kept getting death flags every time you forgot about them—no wonder they lost their shit.
As Sion stepped out, pondering Kim Yu-hyun’s future path and new heroine prospects, a red-eyed woman was staring right at him.
“You’re up.
Sleep well?”
“...Ahem.
Lily-nim, first let me explain the situation...”
“Skip it.
No need for details.
I told you, right?
I’m a woman too.
I know better than you what feelings the women around you have for you.”
“Ahem.”
“Stressing again: I don’t get jealous.
And I’ve got no plans to monopolize you.”
Her silver waterfall of hair swaying, Lily approached Sion.
She playfully nipped his earlobe with her lips, letting out a teasing whine before continuing.
“But remember this one thing.
If someone tries to monopolize you, I won’t hold back.
I know my limits.
Cross them, and I turn into a monster.”
“...”
Her actions and voice were pure flirtation, but the content was brutally chilling.
Of course Sion got the message: keep the other women in check so they don’t encroach on her territory.
‘Right.
I almost forgot.
Thanks to the enslavement contract, Lily-nim acts all meek around me, but her true nature is the top-tier demon—the Succubus Queen—who even gave prime-condition Kim Yu-hyun hell.
Lily herself.
Fuck, stay sharp, Sion.
Yeah?’
He wasn’t worried she’d harm him.
The enslavement contract made that impossible from the start.
But if other women kept invading her domain and bruising her pride, she’d definitely crush them.
Not even Risikida or Lucia could beat Lily.
‘At least Rishi and Lucia both have their heads screwed on straight.’
Neither would get greedy and poach another’s spot.
One was a loyal knight to her master, the other a kind-hearted former heroine.
Unlike villains who passively envied others’ bigger slices, they were wired differently from birth.
“You’re stating the obvious, Lily-nim.
Must’ve been boring alone last night, huh?”
“Hmph!”
“Come on.
Why act like that?
If you’re hungry, we could do it right now.
Or wanna make it more exciting here?”
To survive, what wouldn’t he do?
If clutching Lily’s panties guaranteed better survival odds, Sion could say he’d do it proudly.
As his hand slyly slid toward her crotch like he meant it, Lily flushed and clamped her thighs together.
“L-Later.
Not today.”
“Why?
Oh, don’t want sloppy seconds from another woman or some shit?”
“That too, and...”
“Only did it twice with Lucia last night.
I’m still full of energy.”
Like a slithering snake, he wriggled to pry her thighs apart.
Honestly, he was a tad tired, but since he’d been neglecting Lily lately, he resolved to indulge her body whenever the chance arose.
Squelch—.
His other hand gripped her breast, feeling her body twitch.
She tried playing it cool, but Sion caught on she was getting aroused. Confirming no one around, he finally breached her thighs and invaded.
“Ngh...”
As if craving a man’s touch, Lily let out a low moan, accepting Sion’s teasing fingers between her legs.
Her thighs parted smoothly, her body language begging for rougher handling.
‘Well, corridor sex was a fantasy once.’
But he’d long trashed that dream, realizing the impracticalities.
Forget surprise interruptions— he’d never met a woman hot enough to risk it.
But now? Different story.
The ultimate temptress he wanted to devour was right there.
With our boy’s stamina, he could go for days with this killer big sis!
“Ah, ah!
W-Wait!
No, really!”
“Huh?”
Yet today, Lily’s reaction was unusually intense.
Sion flinched and pulled back, an awkward silence falling between them.
Previously, she’d just whined playfully, but this time, genuine ‘No!’ vibes poured out.
‘Did I hurt her feelings somehow?’
Thinking this wasn’t like her, Sion cautiously spoke up.
“S-Sis.
Anything else I did to upset you?”
“N-No.
Nothing like that.
Just...”
“Tell me.
If I fucked up, say it.
So this dumb human can fix it or make excuses, right?”
“W-Well...”
“Well, what?”
“...Gah, you idiot!
Just drop it!
Don’t pry into every little thing, moron!”
Yelling that, Lily punched Sion square in the chest.
Meant as embarrassed fussing on her part, but to him, it was full ‘namekuji’ power.
“Gah!”
Clutching his chest, Sion toppled backward, wheezing and hacking.
Whoa, shit!
That fucking hurt!
Feels like I’m dying!
Guaaaah!
“Hmph!”
Sneering audibly, Lily quickened her steps.
Staring after her, Sion muttered nonsense like ‘Sis, even you...’
Click—.
“...Sion?
What’re you doing on the floor?”
Turning, he saw Lucia—freshly awake, rubbing her eyes—looking down at him.
After staring at her a moment, Sion puzzled over explanations before opting for honesty.
“Looks like Lily-nim’s pretty pissed.
Keeps going on about all these other women.”
“Oh, o-oh...”
“Tried to soothe her, but even that didn’t fly.
Seems like a guy like me pushing it is too much—maybe you, as a fellow woman, could step in?”
“...She kinda scares me too...”
Well...
Muttering that, Sion stood up.
Pondering how to cheer up Lily, he headed back inside for now.
—
“...So damn pervy.
Always groping whenever there’s an opening...”
But Lily’s expression brimmed with delight, not disgust.
She even smacked her lips regretfully.
“If it wasn’t for today, I’d have just done it right there.
What rotten luck.”
She still had so much she wanted to do with Sion, so many places to go.
In other words, she wasn’t ready to become ‘mom’ just yet.