Chapter 178
Chapter 178
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 178
Chapter Title: How to Steal the Protagonist's Woman
Mister
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Han Bom scanned her surroundings, indifferent to the clumps of dirt staining her stark white hot pants.
The sudden appearance of the sun, the disappearance of Seong Su-ho, and the change in location.
She was certain.
"It's certain... this is Primum..."
Having lived in the village for over a month, she recognized it instantly.
However, identifying the location didn't mean she understood the situation.
While she looked around, unable to make sense of it all, the chat channel was already in a state of chaos.
-Our Bom has finally lost her mind.
-I'd lose it too. She's probably about to lose the last remaining inn soon.
-Bom, just seduce them and make the gang yours. Sex is no big deal, just enjoy it.
-Oh... have you actually had sex in your life?
-No, I'm a virgin. But everyone else seems to enjoy it.
-You crazy bastard LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
"...What?"
The chat window was filled with conversations that Han Bom's mind couldn't comprehend.
What she couldn't understand was that their topic wasn't the dying Seong Su-ho or the corpses surrounding them, but rather the inn incident that had been resolved a long time ago.
As she watched their conversation closely, a look of realization flashed across Han Bom's face, and she suddenly stood up and bolted in one direction.
'No way... it can't be!'
Han Bom ran with all her might, clutching her lungs as if they were about to burst.
It was a sprint to find a single fact, a single person.
Only after running for a long while did the sound of people arguing reach her ears.
"Huff... huff..."
Arriving at the center of the village, Han Bom stared intently toward the source of the noise.
There, she saw Han Yeo-reum, screaming and hurling insults...
"You son of a bitch! I'll fucking kill you!"
"Go ahead and try if you can~"
And there was Seong Su-ho, laughing as he looked at Han Yeo-reum with pathetic disdain.
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Thanks to Min Ha-yeon, who noticed Han Bom first, the fight between the two was somehow brought to a halt.
Looking at this phenomenon and the other people, Han Bom could be certain.
'...Regression? That actually happens?'
Having spent her childhood with Han Yeo-reum, she had dabbled in the games he enjoyed a few times.
The reason she had been able to adapt so well to this place was partly because she had mastered those things.
However, the thought that such a regression actually existed had never once crossed her mind.
Similar to how it had happened before the regression, Han Bom began leading Min Ha-yeon's party members toward the inn where she was staying.
And every so often, she glanced back.
Min Ha-yeon and Seong Su-ho were standing slightly apart from the others, talking to each other.
"I never imagined I'd meet you in a place like this."
"You're Han Yeo-reum's younger sister?"
"Yeah."
Every time Han Bom overheard their conversation, she felt as if needles were being driven into her lungs.
'...As I thought... he's forgotten everything.'
Not only Min Ha-yeon, but Seong Su-ho as well; everything had been reset.
Although a sense of emptiness washed over her, she also felt a surging wave of emotion.
'I can save him this time... and this time, I'll definitely get close to him...'
Han Bom gazed softly at Seong Su-ho.
But what she got in return was a half-lidded gaze filled with hostility.
The moment she saw that look, she recalled a conversation they had previously.
(I actually disliked Han Bom-ssi at first.)
(Ugh... was it because my personality is a bitch?)
(Haha... no. It's because you're Han Yeo-reum's family.)
Han Bom sighed and looked at Han Yeo-reum beside her.
As she looked at him, a question occurred to her.
'But why the hell is this bastard acting so differently?'
Seong Su-ho, Min Ha-yeon, the trio of women, the entities in the channel...
Everyone was acting similarly to how they had before the regression.
But among them, there was one person acting completely differently.
It was Han Yeo-reum.
"Hey, Han Bom... don't you ever go near that bastard. Got it?"
"...Why?"
"Just don't go! That son of a bitch... I'll kill him..."
"...."
Han Bom dug as deep as she could into her memories of what had happened before the regression.
'...This is strange. When this bastard first arrived at the village, he was a pathetic mess, like a walking corpse...'
Among the members here, Han Yeo-reum was the only one showing a difference from the previous timeline.
The Han Yeo-reum in Han Bom's memory upon first arriving at the village had been beyond haggard.
Dead eyes, a face pale as a sheet, cracked lips, and a voice steeped in despair...
A Han Yeo-reum who had shown a weak side, drenched in a sense of defeat.
All of that had changed.
'Could it be...? No... no, but other than that...'
She retraced the differences from before the regression as much as possible while leading Min Ha-yeon's party to the inn.
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"So, as of now, there's a shortage of rooms at the inn..."
Han Bom gathered Min Ha-yeon's party and began the explanation she had given before the regression.
And she could be certain.
'The ajusshi... eonni... those ladies... the people here... everyone is the same. Except for that bastard...'
Certainly, before the regression, when Han Bom had brought them here and explained things, Han Yeo-reum had listened in his own way at the time.
But now, he was practically radiating boredom, and he was only wary of Seong Su-ho approaching Han Bom.
He didn't pay any attention to Han Bom's explanation at all.
'Could this regression... be because of this bastard?'
It was a reasonable suspicion.
However, Han Bom did not let her inner thoughts show on the surface.
After finishing the explanation, Han Bom suggested a drinking gathering to Min Ha-yeon, just as she had in the previous round.
And by chance, Seong Su-ho joined them.
'...Looking at him like this, I get it. I see how the ajusshi thought of me.'
It was obvious that Seong Su-ho was keeping his distance from Han Bom.
But at the same time, there was a hint of fondness.
(So, if you find someone you like, just go for it. Han Bom-ssi is lovely; there's no man who would refuse her.)
(Han Bom-ssi is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life. Honestly, she's even prettier than Ha-yeon.)
'Ugh... so cheesy... but it feels good. Hehe...'
Han Bom was smiling foolishly until her eyes met Seong Su-ho's, at which point she turned her head away and returned to an expressionless face.
'Still, not today. I'll have a chance to get closer starting tomorrow...'
Before the regression, on the first day, Han Bom hadn't had a proper conversation with Seong Su-ho.
Leaving Min Ha-yeon and Seong Su-ho to their whispering, Han Bom looked at Han Yeo-reum.
Looking at his expression, he was beyond irritated; he was furious, and his eyes burned with genuine hatred.
'...I need to check first.'
Han Bom poked Han Yeo-reum in the side, called him over, dragged him behind the inn, and began to speak.
"Hey, what the hell did you do that made eonni..."
"Hey, Han Bom! You! You! Fuck! Why the hell!!!"
The moment he was alone with Han Bom, Han Yeo-reum began screaming hysterically.
He ignored the people glancing their way and spat out curses.
It was a situation that went beyond regression; it was incomprehensible.
Han Bom first calmed Han Yeo-reum down and said to him,
"Sigh... what on earth happened? Just tell me."
"Huff... huff..."
Han Yeo-reum barely managed to compose himself and began explaining what had happened on the 0th floor.
Even as he explained, he seemed enraged, continuing to vent his frustration and curses.
"You expect me to believe that?"
"Believe it! That son of a bitch..."
"Eonni..."
Han Bom pretended to think deeply, then nodded and continued.
"Hey, while we're staying here, I'll find a way to pull those two apart, so in the meantime, you should..."
It was the moment Han Bom was saying the exact same thing to Han Yeo-reum that she had said before.
"No! Han Bom! Don't you even dare go near that bastard! Got it!?"
"...."
Han Bom felt a surge of doubt upon hearing Han Yeo-reum's words.
'W-what? Even if this guy regressed, did he see me trying to do it with the ajusshi? No... that's impossible...'
When Han Bom had positioned herself over Seong Su-ho's pelvis, there were only sleeping corpses(?) around.
Of course, there was a high possibility that someone had peeked secretly.
But the possibility that Han Yeo-reum had been watching was slim.
No, it was impossible. There was no way this impatient human would have watched that and stayed quiet.
The moment she recalled that event, various things began to flash through Han Bom's mind.
Rubber bullets... the cursed dagger... the Red Summoner who appeared as if expected... the traitor... and... Han Bom suddenly attacking Seong Su-ho.
'Could it be... the water this bastard gave me back then...'
The memory of Han Yeo-reum suddenly handing her water came to mind.
If all those situations were connected to Han Yeo-reum, it fit perfectly.
'N-no... still... there's no way.'
Han Bom wanted to ignore the truth.
No matter how bad their relationship was, the idea of doing such a thing to family was unimaginable to Han Bom.
"Let's go back in. Eonni will be waiting."
Han Bom regained her composure, calmed him down, and led him back into the inn.
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"Phew..."
Han Bom sat on a bench outside the inn, watching the sun set.
The situation was sorted.
The fact that not only she, but Han Yeo-reum as well, had regressed.
And...
'The ajusshi is alive too.'
Han Bom suppressed the tears that threatened to fall the moment she saw Seong Su-ho earlier.
Just as she had been filled with the thought that she might never see him again, she had regressed and was able to meet Seong Su-ho, alive and well.
But there was no gentle gaze in his eyes.
There was only a look full of vigilance.
"Phew... if I just secretly approach him starting tomorrow... ah... wait... could this be..."
Han Bom frowned, feeling a tingling electric current flowing through her chest.
And she immediately recognized the identity of that current.
It was the sensation of breast milk swelling within her chest.
"I-I'm screwed... w-what do I do... at this rate, it's going to hit hard later this evening..."
Because of the pain she felt on the first day, the imprinted memory began to bloom vividly once again.
And there was only one person right now who could soothe that pain.
There was no way she could tell Min Ha-yeon or Han Yeo-reum about this.
"This is driving me crazy... what should I do..."
It was while Han Bom was muttering to herself, secretly massaging her breasts.
She spotted someone walking along the darkening night path.
Normally, Han Bom wouldn't have cared who was passing by.
But just by glancing at the silhouette, she was certain who it was.
'...Ajusshi? Where is he going alone?'
The moment Han Bom saw Seong Su-ho, she immediately approached him and asked.
"Ajusshi? Where are you going?"
"Ah... I'm just going to walk around the village for a bit."
Seong Su-ho explained that he was going to look around to gather information about the village.
Han Bom was inwardly impressed as she looked at him.
'He's so different from when I first arrived. Most people are too scared to walk around on the first day.'
Looking at Seong Su-ho, Han Bom spoke up.
"Just in case, I'll guide you."
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Seong Su-ho and Han Bom walked side by side through the village, which was now completely enveloped in darkness.
Han Bom guided him wholeheartedly as they toured the village.
Seong Su-ho walked through the village as if it were fascinating, listening to Han Bom's explanations.
"It seems they mostly sell daily necessities here, and don't sell any equipment at all?"
"Yes, I heard that other villages sell various items. I've never been to them, so I don't know for sure."
A smile never left Han Bom's face throughout her conversation with Seong Su-ho.
It was the first time in her life that she felt such joy while talking to a man.
Above all, what made Han Bom feel good was Seong Su-ho's smile.
However, that joyful feeling did not last long.
"Haa..."
"...? Are you hurting somewhere?"
As the pain in her chest surged, Han Bom crossed her arms and leaned forward to endure it.
But once the breast milk had risen, it showed no sign of receding.
"Haaah... it hurts..."
"Han Bom-ssi! Are you in pain? What's wrong?"
Seeing Han Bom clearly suffering from pain, Seong Su-ho looked alarmed and placed his hand on her back, beginning to worry.
But that worry only made her more distressed.
"W-wait! K-ugh!"
Perhaps because of the sensation of Seong Su-ho's hand suddenly touching her, the breast milk gathered in her chest leaked out like a fountain.
Pshhh!
Startled by the unknown sound, Seong Su-ho pulled his hand away and asked her.
"W-what's happening? Please tell me. I'll treat you..."
"A-ajusshi..."
Shame no longer existed for her.
She needed Seong Su-ho's mouth to erase the pain and inject pleasure.
With a tearful face, Han Bom lifted her upper body.
The chest area of her top was soaked, leaving her bra clearly visible underneath.
Showing the flowing milk, Han Bom pleaded tearfully.
"Please help me. I... my breasts... I'm leaking milk."