Chapter 45
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 45
Chapter Title: Geum Taeyang's First Day at Work
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Finally.
Geum Taeyang's ID, proving his identity, had been issued.
The ID card, which recorded virtually everything about a man, was truly the crown jewel of modern technology.
Simply carrying it checked his heart rate and blood sugar levels, and if he ever fell into danger, it immediately alerted the nearest police station, hospital, and fire department to the emergency.
The ID, infused with all sorts of magic, technology, and secrets, was finally complete.
"It's finally here."
Geum Taeyang gazed in wonder at the ID sparkling with expensive gold, diamonds, and rubies.
Just selling the gems attached to it would easily fetch tens of millions.
"Yes. Geum Taeyang-nim. This is your ID. Now, no female below the 10th Circle or True Immortal Realm can cause you any harm."
It wasn't called a man's ID for nothing.
It was an item crafted precisely for unforeseen situations.
"What if I lose it?"
"No worries. Spares are kept at IMPU headquarters for immediate reissuance."
"Hmm... Do men sell these?"
With jewels this pricey embedded in it, wouldn't it fetch a fortune?
The card looked that valuable.
"Yes. But it's illegal, so hardly anyone buys them. Buyers would face IMPU tracking. Well... since it doesn't endanger the Male Lord's safety, IMPU doesn't investigate much. That's why they occasionally trade on the black market."
"They do trade?"
"Yes. Everyone wants a man's ID since it records everything about him."
A man's ID contained everything from blood type to penis size, weight, number of anal wrinkles, and more... truly all his information.
With that info alone, plenty of women would be thrilled, making the ID highly valuable.
"Any more questions?"
"No. This is plenty. Thanks, Big Sister Aeri."
"Not at all. Just conversing with Geum Taeyang-nim is our joy and pleasure. Feel free to ask anything."
Aeri and the other enforcers bowed deeply to Geum Taeyang.
"Then... time to head to work."
"Understood."
At Geum Taeyang's words, the enforcers melted into the shadows.
'I wanted to try broadcasting too. Too bad.'
Having witnessed Darae destroy her own circles in desperation, Geum Taeyang decided that unless there was a special circumstance, he wouldn't hide his manhood just to avoid hassle.
Being mistaken for a Male Cosplay Woman was convenient, but another woman like Darae might stake her entire life on it.
Geum Taeyang didn't want to ruin a woman's life for his own convenience.
So he decided to pause broadcasting.
At least until the computer and mic arrived.
He opted against buying a cam. Other men's streams never showed faces, relying solely on voice.
In a world with a 1:10,000 gender ratio.
Turning on a cam could reveal shadows, furniture placement, and pinpoint his location, leading to stalking.
Since being a man guaranteed stream success anyway, there was no need for an expensive cam.
Geum Taeyang slipped into a tight sleeveless tee and jeans before stepping out.
"What's that... Male Cosplay Woman?"
"A celebrity? Should I get an autograph?"
"Whoa... she's smoking hot."
He had sworn never to pretend to be a Male Cosplay Woman again.
But he had no intention of correcting the passing women's misconceptions.
They were mere strangers.
Not someone who would shatter their circles for Geum Taeyang like Darae had for Geum Mari.
"Um, excuse me... D-do you have any interest in lesbians...? If you're interested, could I get your number!!"
Of course, to a woman brave enough to approach, he had to tell the truth.
"Sorry. I'm a man."
"Eh...? E-eh? L-lie... Rather than just not wanting to give your number..."
Geum Taeyang pulled out his ID.
Unlike women's drab cards, this one glittered lavishly with gold, rubies, and diamonds.
"Wh-what...?!"
"M-Male Lord's ID!! First time seeing one in real life-!!"
"A real man."
"A man walking around alone?"
"What about men's rights in this country...?!"
The moment he flashed the ID, every eye on the street locked onto him.
Not because a man's ID was adorned like treasure.
It was the man who had pulled it out.
A rare man.
One who made other men look like trash.
Up close, his potent male scent wafted thickly.
Just the smell alone felt like it could impregnate them.
Yet this godsend to save their pussies was strolling the streets alone?
"I-I'm in love at first sight!! Can I protect you, Male Lord? All of you, get lost!! You wolfish bitches didn't dare approach when you thought she was a Male Cosplay Woman-!!"
The first bold woman had drawn a sword from who-knows-where and aimed it at the crowd.
"It's okay. Calm down. I already have escorts. I'll gratefully accept the thought."
"Huh?"
With that, Geum Taeyang swiftly vanished from the street.
Until he was out of sight, the crowd remained bound by elongated shadows, unable to move.
"Ugh. I'm beat."
Just flashing his ID on the street had dragged Geum Taeyang into a massive hassle; he already felt exhausted.
He finally understood why other men traveled with escorts in tow.
Suddenly drawing a sword, no less.
Other men wouldn't even react in time.
But Geum Taeyang's eyes caught every motion in slow motion.
He wasn't scared at all. Just annoyed at how to handle it.
"You sisters did great. With you around, hassles get sorted."
-Thank you!!!
Three voices boomed from the shadows, making his head ring.
Grateful for the enforcers, Geum Taeyang entered the gym.
Ding~
"Taeyang... no, Mari, you're here?!"
As if she'd been waiting, Darae rushed out the moment he entered.
"Boss. Feel free to call me by name. I've decided to stop pretending to be a Male Cosplay Woman."
"Uh... right. Got it. Taeyang."
"Huh? Boss. Taeyang? What're you saying to Mari sis! Even if she looks manly..."
The morning part-timer trailing Darae tilted her head in confusion.
"Sorry, but I really am a man."
"Pardon...?"
Geum Taeyang immediately showed his ID to the morning part-timer.
"Eh...? A-aaaaaah?! S-sorry!! Forgive me for treating Male Lord so rudely all this time!! I made you clean and run errands thinking you were a Male Cosplay Woman. I'm sorry. Please kill me."
The morning part-timer prostrated herself on the floor, begging forgiveness.
Geum Taeyang scratched his head.
"Cut it out and stand up. I'm fine."
"Y-you're forgiving me? G-Geum... Taeyang... nim."
Reading his name from the ID, she rose with a reverent expression, as if beholding a god.
"Enough with the theatrics. Taeyang's here, so head home."
"Taeyang...? Hey, boss. You think a mere gym owner like you doesn't need honorifics for Male Lord?"
"Huh?"
Geum Taeyang stepped in front of Darae at her differing attitude.
"What's with that tone toward the boss?"
"Huh? B-but... this is just us women fulfilling our duty to protect Male Lords..."
"I'm fine. Just go home."
"...Yes. Hmph."
The morning part-timer, who'd tried scoring points with Geum Taeyang only to backfire, slunk out sulkily.
"Taeyang, don't get so mad. You just got out, so you don't get it, but that's normal. She doesn't know we're lovers."
"...Sigh. Yeah."
Geum Taeyang realized he'd overreacted.
This was the world. One drilled with the idea of protecting men.
"Um... wanna rest in the break room? I'll handle the work!"
"No. I'll man the counter. That's how we sell more elixirs."
"Ah... w-well, having a man work feels a bit..."
"It's fine, sis. It's paid work. Go clean the bathroom."
"Ugh... yeah! I'll wash my pussy spotless."
"?!"
Geum Taeyang had never treated Darae like a toilet.
Yet Darae bolted straight for the showers.
Geum Taeyang chuckled and took his place at the counter.
A seductive pink-haired woman approached like a predator spotting prey.
"Mari? You're working today."
"Long time no see, boss. But I'm not Mari..."
"Skip the nonsense. Thought about my offer? Gold Mari, entertainment's perfect for you. You said you're not great at dance or singing, but with that visual, just standing there is enough."
The bold woman cut Geum Taeyang off.
Agency president Chai Mei eyed him with sparkling intensity.
Geum Mari was the once-in-a-lifetime gem Chai Mei had never seen the likes of again.
Her singing, dancing, acting, variety skills... Chai Mei knew zilch about them.
But such trivia was irrelevant.
Overwhelming visuals alone sufficed. Visuals so dominant that even off-key singing sounded masterful!!
How utterly perfect.
"I'm a man. Name's Geum Taeyang. Sorry for the deception."
"A man? Even more perfect!! Countless fans...?"
Chai Mei gasped.
'What did I just hear?'
'Must've misheard.'
"Ahaha. I must've misheard. You didn't say 'man,' right?"
"I did."
"Gasp...!!"
Chai Mei toppled backward upon seeing Geum Taeyang's ID, falling flat on her butt and unable to rise.
"Haa..."
Geum Taeyang sighed at the sight.
How many times would he have to prove he was a man today alone...
