The Strategist's Sacrifice
Kang Dohyun had assassinated ten enemies over fourteen days.
Starting with Jang Georyeok, he had eliminated nine additional targets, making a decisive contribution to the Gumi Student Front's occupation of northern Gumi. Thanks to this, within just twenty-five days of beginning the northern occupation, they had reached negotiations with the Northern Alliance that bordered on surrender.
"Hahaha!"
Jeong Hangyeol was extremely satisfied with the negotiations with the Northern Alliance. The agreement stipulated that the Gumi Northern Alliance would recognize sixty percent of the north as their occupied territory, and for the remaining forty percent, they would maintain control in exchange for paying a modest but fixed sum in taxes. Moreover, since the government in Sejong had mediated the deal, any unilateral violation would trigger government intervention, making it a difficult agreement to break.
The war had ended in a great victory.
Over the course of assassinating ten enemies, Kang Dohyun had had sex with Han Jiyu twenty-nine times.
The first time had been difficult, but once she had broken down, Han Jiyu had been forced to have sex with him each time he carried out an assassination, per his demands. At first it had been one sex per assassination, then two, and after the fourth time, three or more per assassination.
Han Jiyu was struggling, but she endured without telling anyone.
"Once we occupy the north, I won't have to do this anymore."
That was what she had believed.
Kang Dohyun was impressed at how quickly the Gumi Student Front had occupied northern Gumi.
"Jeong Hangyeol and Han Jiyu's combination is certainly powerful."
His assassinations had delivered the decisive blows, but it was Jeong Hangyeol and Han Jiyu who had rapidly occupied that vast territory, pressured the enemy, and secured results at the negotiating table. Though Han Jiyu was weak to underhanded schemes like Kang Dohyun, she had shown genius-level skill in large-scale warfare.
"The more I think about it, the more I realize smart people come in different varieties. Like how Han Jiyu and Seo Yoon-pil are different types."
Seo Yoon-pil was the type who relied on quick instincts honed by extensive experience to make optimal judgments. Han Jiyu, on the other hand, was the type who built plans on meticulous calculations and perfect logistics to command large-scale forces.
"Seo Yoon-pil excels at schemes and intelligence, but in large-scale combat, Han Jiyu's value is higher."
Kang Dohyun was fully aware of Han Jiyu's worth.
After the occupation of northern Gumi, Jeong Hangyeol held a large celebration.
"Everyone, drink up!"
Everyone in the Gumi Student Front attended the party, but the core officers had gathered separately in the situation room for drinks, and everyone was in high spirits.
"Hahaha!"
"We really worked hard this time."
"For the Gumi Student Front!"
In this atmosphere, naturally the leader Jeong Hangyeol took charge of the mood, and at the right moment—
"Today, I'd like to officially introduce someone."
He stepped to the front of the situation room alongside Kang Dohyun.
"You've all seen his face in the situation room, right? This is Mr. Kang Dohyun. He's the one who handles the difficult work for our Gumi Student Front."
Jeong Hangyeol didn't go into details, but those with sharp instincts already knew his role. The high-level enemies dying under abnormal circumstances, and the new VIPs appearing in the group—all of it was Kang Dohyun. Anyone with a sense of things should have figured out his role.
"He's not officially a member of our group, but he's Jia's boyfriend, so I hope everyone gets along well with him from now on."
At this, Han Jia, who had attended the party in her wheelchair, smiled brightly, and Kang Dohyun made a small heart gesture toward her. Kang Dohyun returned to Han Jia's side, and with everyone's attention now focused, Jeong Hangyeol continued with what he had planned to say.
"Our Gumi Student Front has occupied northern Gumi."
It was a tremendous achievement. Occupying the vast area of northern Gumi was a remarkable accomplishment.
"We cannot stop here. We must push further."
But Jeong Hangyeol's greed knew no bounds. His desire for conquest was burning.
"So, our next target is to the west—Gimcheon."
The moment Gimcheon left Jeong Hangyeol's lips, everyone froze.
The Gumi Student Front had occupied northern Gumi, but it had been through negotiations mediated by the government. They hadn't taken all of the northern region. As a result, advancing south or west from northern Gumi was fraught with complications.
But Jeong Hangyeol wanted to keep expanding the group. So he had looked at other areas. From their base at Gumi University, the south was blocked by Geumosan Mountain, the north was rural countryside, leaving only the west... Gimcheon.
At Jeong Hangyeol's declaration to go to Gimcheon, everyone murmured.
"Gimcheon? Is that okay?"
"There's the 50th Division..."
"That's dangerous."
Gimcheon was territory occupied by the 50th Infantry Division. The 50th Division had been responsible for Gumi, Gimcheon, Sangju, Chilgok, Seongju, and Goryeong in Gyeongsangbuk-do. After the apocalypse struck and many troops deserted, the remaining forces had regrouped in Gimcheon under the division commander's orders. The 50th Division had initially followed government orders, but at some point declared independence and operated separately—now they were an army occupying Gimcheon.
Everyone was deeply worried about clashing with the 50th Division, but Jeong Hangyeol used his characteristic eloquence to lay out his ambitions.
"It will be difficult. But there is a possibility."
Recently, Jeong Hangyeol had built a close relationship with the government in Sejong. That was why the government had stepped in to mediate the northern Gumi negotiations.
"Gimcheon is an army that has broken away from the government. The government has designated them as traitors and is preparing to eliminate them."
The government in Sejong had occupied southern Cheongju and even Boeun County, gradually approaching Gimcheon.
"We can do it."
At Jeong Hangyeol's "we can do it," the officers echoed his sentiment.
"Let's try."
"The 50th Division had a mutiny recently. Their interior is in shambles."
"It won't be easy, but we can do it."
Fortunately, the officers were full of confidence and agreed with Jeong Hangyeol.
"Then let's all raise a toast!"
"To the future of the Gumi Student Front!"
Many officers raised their glasses, dreaming of the best possible future.
During the party, Han Jiyu called Jeong Hangyeol to his room.
"Jeong Hangyeol, you're crazy!"
"Why?"
"We lost more than fifty people in the northern Gumi occupation! Seventy wounded! And now you're preparing for the next war right away?"
And the next opponent was the 50th Division. Even if many had deserted early on and a recent mutiny had weakened them, they were still a large force with over four thousand soldiers.
At Han Jiyu's worried expression, Jeong Hangyeol replied with his usual relaxed smile.
"It's fine. We'll prepare slowly and move carefully."
The 50th Division's mutiny hadn't been properly resolved yet, so they needed a lot of time for internal reorganization. That gave the Gumi Student Front plenty of time to prepare.
"We've had a lot of new recruits recently, and we have the government's help. So it's really fine."
The current situation was too good, and the cooperation with the Sejong government was a plus.
"Besides, we have Mr. Kang Dohyun."
Above all, they still had the powerful assassin Kang Dohyun. If he eliminated the enemy's key figures, occupying Gimcheon alongside the government was no longer a dream.
When Kang Dohyun's name left Jeong Hangyeol's lips, Han Jiyu felt her heart crumble.
"Hey... hey... you crazy bastard. Do you know how dangerous Kang Dohyun is?"
"He is dangerous. But he's Jia's boyfriend, right? So you can control him, can't you?"
At this, Han Jiyu lost her words. She had emphasized to Jeong Hangyeol several times that she was a capable woman who could manage Kang Dohyun, so she had nothing more to say.
"Jiyu, just keep soothing Kang Dohyun and getting him to work like you're doing now. Of course, he won't stay here forever, but I'm asking you to keep him until we conquer Gimcheon."
"Do... do you know how hard it is to make Kang Dohyun work?"
In the end, Han Jiyu choked out her true feelings.
For Kang Dohyun to carry out an assassination, Han Jiyu had to give her body. As his number of assassinations increased, so did the number of times she had to give herself. For the most recent assassination, she had to pay with four rounds of sex.
Until now, she had endured believing it would end once northern Gumi was occupied, but Jeong Hangyeol was now mentioning the occupation of Gimcheon. The problem was, considering Jeong Hangyeol's greed, there was a very high chance this wasn't the end.
Han Jiyu felt as though she had stepped into an endless cycle of despair.
As Han Jiyu finally began to cry, Jeong Hangyeol took her shoulders and spoke.
"Jiyu, just endure a little longer. Then the Gumi Student Front we've built can grow even bigger! We can succeed."
"..."
"Jiyu, I'm begging you."
To the begging Jeong Hangyeol, Han Jiyu asked.
"Hangyeol... maybe... what kind of relationship are we in?"
"What kind of relationship?"
Han Jiyu's sudden question, but Jeong Hangyeol's attitude was no different from before.
"You and I are childhood friends. We've been friends since kindergarten when we were five. Friends closer than siblings."
To Jeong Hangyeol, who still called them childhood friends, Han Jiyu threw a slightly stronger fastball.
"Have you ever thought of me as a woman?"
At this question, Jeong Hangyeol laughed loudly.
"Hahaha, hey! I've never even imagined it. We're not that kind of couple. Hahaha."
At Jeong Hangyeol's bright, laughing answer, Han Jiyu felt herself falling endlessly.
After the party ended, Kang Dohyun returned to his room and sent a note to Han Jiyu.
After the last assassination, Han Jiyu had promised Kang Dohyun four rounds of sex. But after two, she hadn't delivered the remaining two. Once the occupation of northern Gumi was confirmed, she had ignored his demands.
Kang Dohyun found her reaction amusing. So he deliberately sent this note to Han Jiyu every night...
"Oh?"
About ten minutes later, Han Jiyu came into his room obediently.
"Ah! So you're responding to my note because we need to prepare for the Gimcheon occupation now?"
Instead of answering, Han Jiyu began to undress. She became naked and lay on his bed.
"Do whatever you want."
"Shall I?"
And Kang Dohyun began to caress her body.
"Hnngh..."
Han Jiyu now let out quite lewd moans, and her pussy began to drip with arousal. She was becoming accustomed to sex and had begun to feel pleasure from Kang Dohyun's touch.
Moreover, though she hated to admit it, his Rational Rapist trait had increased her affection for him, and his touch was growing more pleasant.
"Good reaction. I'll put it in."
And as Kang Dohyun inserted his dick into her pussy—
*Schlick*
"Haaah...."
Her moans had definitely become sweeter than before.
"Is it good now? My dick?"
Han Jiyu didn't answer his question, but—
"I don't even understand myself."
Her reason couldn't understand why she felt this way during this rape sex, but her animalistic body and instincts were undeniably feeling pleasure from Kang Dohyun's dick.
The next day.
From the morning, Jeong Hangyeol and Han Jiyu called for Kang Dohyun. And what they were asking this time was—
"The general."
"Yes, please."
The assassination target Jeong Hangyeol had designated this time was the commander of the 50th Division—an enormous request to eliminate the enemy's top commander.
"You understand this job is completely different from all previous assassinations, right?"
"I understand. So I'll accept whatever conditions you set. Please."
Jeong Hangyeol bowed deeply and begged Kang Dohyun again.
Whenever Jeong Hangyeol had requested an assassination, Kang Dohyun had always replied that he would consider it, and later decided after negotiating sex terms with Han Jiyu. But this time, he asked Jeong Hangyeol something slightly different.
"I'll consider it. But may I ask Ms. Han Jiyu out on a date?"
At this sudden, out-of-nowhere question, Jeong Hangyeol was flustered and asked back.
"Haha... aren't you Jia's boyfriend?"
"Mr. Jeong Hangyeol, why ask? You know very well. Isn't it better to have more women? Hahaha, you're dating multiple people too, aren't you?"
"..."
For a moment, Jeong Hangyeol had nothing to say. His greatest weakness was his lustfulness. With his handsome looks and as the leader of a massive group, too many women approached him, and he had been dating them all. No, to be precise, he had many sex partners. Quite a lot. Women with whom he had no deep relationship but only enjoyed physically—Jeong Hangyeol had more than ten.
At Kang Dohyun's out-of-nowhere question, Han Jiyu desperately, fervently hoped Jeong Hangyeol would reject this proposal himself. But!
"Ah... isn't that strange? Both sisters at the same time..."
"So, is it okay with you, Hangyeol? I'm asking the person closest to both Jia and Jiyu."
"Well... as long as Jiyu is okay with it..."
Jeong Hangyeol didn't want to cross Kang Dohyun, so he gave a vague answer.
Then—
"Didn't Ms. Jiyu say she needs Hangyeol's permission?"
Kang Dohyun blatantly shifted the responsibility back to Jeong Hangyeol.
"No, I'm not in a position to give permission. You should ask Jiyu. If Jiyu is okay with it, I don't mind."
Jeong Hangyeol instinctively didn't want to take responsibility, so he passed it to Han Jiyu and evaded the answer. And at his behavior, Han Jiyu was once again filled with despair.