How to Steal the Hero's Woman - Episode 305: Yggdrasil (3-14)
After finishing our daytime hunt, we sat down for a meal together and started discussing our next moves.
"Bom, you said there are a few more villages on the first floor, right?"
"Yeah. From what I heard, there are three in total up to this one, but they're farther apart than I expected."
Han Bom said this with a shadowed expression creeping over her face.
In truth, she'd once experienced her entire party getting wiped out by monsters on the way to another village. That fear and guilt would haunt her forever, gripping her ankles like a chain she could never shake off.
But staying here forever, living a meaningless life—that would be the worst choice of all.
"So how do we get to the second floor?"
At Min Hayeon's question, Han Bom shook her head.
"Sorry, I don't know that either. I heard the thugs shaking down the village came down from upstairs, but no matter how much I asked around, I couldn't find out how to go up."
"I see..."
Everyone here felt the same frustration.
Yang Ji-hyeon probably knew the way up, but asking her was out of the question.
She'd immediately suspect I was the former guild leader.
Watching the two of them, I spoke up.
"Then let's head to the other villages. If we can't find info here, there has to be a hint there."
"But how? The paths are crawling with Red Summoners."
"There's a way. Through the Sewer Dungeon."
Han Bom began explaining about the sewer, and Min Hayeon and I listened intently, pretending it was all new to us.
Originally, Yang Ji-hyeon was supposed to bring it up first.
But in this loop, I'd preemptively dealt with the troublemakers harassing our hunting grounds through her, making hunts easier. The beginners staying here felt no urgency to leave.
Min Hayeon was the same.
"But no one seems to know much about that sewer."
"I asked around, and they said you don't have to worry about Red Summoners while exploring the dungeon."
"Hmm..."
Min Hayeon fell deep into thought.
Truth be told, she was in the toughest spot here.
Han Bom and I already knew what was inside, so we weren't too worried. But Min Hayeon, with no clue, couldn't easily shake her anxiety and fear.
After agonizing, she nodded with a resolute expression.
"Let's give it a shot."
..
..
Things proceeded smoothly from there.
Min Hayeon, Han Bom, and I recruited people for the dungeon exploration, and our group ended up including the three beauties and Yang Ji-hyeon.
But the key person was missing.
"Sigh... Han Yeoreum... Where the hell did she go this time?"
"I'll look for her."
But by evening, we still had no trace of Han Yeoreum.
The exploration party had no choice but to postpone until the next day.
"I'm sorry. I can't leave my brother behind..."
"It's fine. That's only natural. See you tomorrow."
Yang Ji-hyeon showed consideration for Han Bom and headed to her lodging. The three beauties returned to theirs to conserve energy.
That left just me, Min Hayeon, and Han Bom.
Han Bom let out a deep sigh and muttered,
"Maybe I should put a leash on her starting tomorrow?"
Min Hayeon laughed and upped the ante.
"A leash won't work on her. You'd need a chastity belt."
We all shared a good laugh talking about Han Yeoreum.
But the merriment didn't last long.
"We should get some sleep."
With dungeon exploration tomorrow, drinking didn't seem wise. We stood and headed to our rooms.
As I moved toward mine, Min Hayeon sidled up slyly, her breath tickling my ear in a whisper.
"Wanna sleep together tonight...?"
"Better skip it today."
"...Why?"
Her eyes, sparkling with seduction just moments ago, turned sulky the instant I spoke. She pouted, signaling full pout mode.
Her cuteness made me stroke her cheek and whisper,
"We're hitting the dungeon tomorrow. If something goes wrong inside because of bad condition, it'll be a disaster."
"Then let's just sleep together. Platonically."
"That'd be tricky in its own way..."
As her face fell, I quickly explained to reassure her.
"If we sleep together, we'll definitely end up doing it. There's no way I could just drift off with you right there."
"Tch..."
"Once we reach the next village, I won't take no for an answer. Look forward to it."
"Hmph, who said I'd let you?"
She stuck out her tongue in a raspberry and started toward her room.
But she stopped short, turned back, and muttered just loud enough for me to hear.
"Depending on how you perform... I'll decide whether to forgive you."
"Haha..."
Min Hayeon giggled to herself and scampered off to her room.
Every time I think about it, for her to look elsewhere when he had a girl like that... Han Yeoreum really must be a fucking moron.
Armonia: He probably believed in premarital chastity like gospel and thought it meant he could fool around with other women guilt-free. That would've made it even better for him.
Whatever. Thanks to his moronic moves, I've been the only one sucking the honey.
I changed clothes with a grateful thought for Han Yeoreum, lay on the bed, and prepared to sleep.
Shortly after settling in...
Knock, knock, knock.
"...She couldn't hold out after all?"
She'd come this far, so I had no grounds to refuse anymore.
Turning her down now would really scratch her pride...
I opened the door and said,
"What? Can't hold back? ...Huh?"
"Hold back what?"
Standing there wasn't who I'd expected—it was Han Bom.
Caught off guard by her appearance, I answered her question.
"Oh, nothing. What's up?"
"Um... Can we talk inside for a bit?"
"Come in."
Unlike yesterday, I couldn't easily refuse and let her into the room.
Han Bom stepped in, took a deep breath, exhaled, and hummed,
"Your room's so tidy."
"...? Aren't all inn rooms pretty much the same?"
"...You should learn to let compliments slide. It'd make things so much nicer."
"Sorry..."
She chuckled at my apology and pointed to the table.
"Mind if we sit and talk?"
"Of course. Have a seat."
Han Bom sat at the square table right away.
The table wasn't fancy, but it was just right for four people, covered with a cloth that set a nice mood for a man-woman chat.
She draped the cloth over her thighs under the table as soon as she sat, and I took the seat across, waiting quietly.
Looking at me patiently, she began apologizing.
"Oppa... I'm really sorry."
"That's not something you need to apologize for."
"No. If I'd managed her properly from the start, this wouldn't have happened."
We'd originally planned to enter the dungeon today, but Han Yeoreum ruined it.
And Han Bom was apologizing for that.
I waved it off with a smile.
"You're such a good person, Bom."
"Huh?"
"At first, I misunderstood because she's your sister. But now I think differently."
"..."
It wasn't a lie.
Back in the first loop, early on, Han Bom had clearly disliked me.
Hearing this, she stood from her chair, came around to my front, and fidgeted shyly.
"And what do you think now?"
"Uh... Now you're someone I can trust. In a world like this, having someone reliable is a huge stroke of luck."
"Anything else...?"
"Haha... Why not get to know each other gradually?"
Han Bom gazed down at me with a seductive smile.
Fuck, I want to jump her...
Part of me wanted to pounce right then.
My dick, rising under the table, was holding my balls hostage (fitting, since that's where future humans live and breathe) and threatening me.
Demanding I dive it straight into Han Bom's pussy.
I forced a wry smile and held back.
But oblivious or not, Han Bom stood and approached.
From behind, she gently wrapped her arms around my neck and whispered in my ear.
"Mister... right now, I..."
Just as her tickling voice reached my ear—
Knock, knock, knock.
"!"
"!"
Not just me—Han Bom jumped too, staring at the wooden door echoing with the sound.
A woman's voice came from outside.
(Su-ho... you asleep?)
Han Bom alternated shocked glances between me and the door. I was stuck, erection preventing me from standing.
Then Min Hayeon's voice followed, automatically spurring Han Bom into action.
(I'm coming in anyway.)
"I-I'll hide for now."
Han Bom whispered hurriedly, ducking under the table and covering herself with the cloth.
Creeeak.
Perfect timing—the door opened right as she hid. Min Hayeon stood there, looking puzzled at me.
"Oh? You're not asleep?"
"Y-Yeah! Just sitting here thinking."
"Oh ho... What about?"
Min Hayeon grinned and approached.
Her outfit was completely different from usual.
Shedding her white blouse and jeans, she wore separate beige pajama top and bottoms.
The top buttons strained like Spider-Man yanking webs to stop a train, barely containing her breasts.
She crept cat-like to the opposite chair and sat.
"So what're you thinking about in the middle of the night?"
"Oh... just this and that... Hng!"
"Wh-What's wrong?"
Min Hayeon startled at my twitch and leaned closer.
I waved her off frantically.
"N-No, nothing. Just a sudden shiver."
"Phew... You scared me."
She chuckled in relief and settled back into the chair.
But as she scooted it under the table, cold sweat beaded on my forehead.
Fuck... this is insane.
Armonia: What's wrong?
Han Bom under the table just slipped between my legs!
The table was sized for simple meals or tea time.
With Min Hayeon's long legs sliding in, panicked Han Bom wedged between mine.
Spread wide...
And naturally, my crotch pressed against her body.
She must realize by now.
That I was hard...
"S-So, Hayeon. What's up?"
"Hmph... You wouldn't come, so I did."
"Haha..."
Min Hayeon smirked at my flustered face, her eyes narrowing seductively.
"Isn't that too much? I was waiting..."
"Haha... Tomorrow's a big deal. I'm just worried."
"Hmph, sure it is. Actually, that was an excuse. I came to talk about something else."
"What?"
"...About Bom."
I flinched inwardly.
Han's Bom's trembling body, wedged between my legs, vibrated through my groin.
Already hard, her shivers dragged my arousal to a sticky peak.
But I held firm and asked back.
"Bom? Why?"
"Why... Like I said earlier. I'm worried what she'll do to you."
"Ah..."
Part of me wanted to hop up and show her Han Bom right then.
If Min Hayeon badmouthed her by mistake, it'd scar their relationship.
Oblivious to Han Bom's presence, Min Hayeon spilled her thoughts freely. Han Bom heard every unfiltered word from her hiding spot.
But my feared scenario didn't unfold.
"If Bom approaches you, tell me right away."
"Sure... I will."
"The Bom I know isn't the type to like guys. If she's coming at you, it's probably because of Yeoreum."
It could've sparked misunderstanding, but Min Hayeon even worried for the absent Han Bom.
"No matter how much she hates Yeoreum, Bom wouldn't abandon family. She's so kind, she might even approach a guy despite hating the idea."
"Mm..."
"Got it? If she comes near, just quietly tell me. I'll persuade her somehow."
To Min Hayeon, any approach from Han Bom meant it wasn't genuine—driven by family obligation.
She was fretting Han Bom might do something she despised.
I wondered what Han Bom thought, crammed between my legs.
Probably a whirlwind of emotions.
Coming to seduce a man, only to hear Min Hayeon's faith-filled words from his crotch.
Not good...
The situation was salvageable, but guilt might tip Han Bom's scales, making her leave my side.
As I pondered, Min Hayeon smiled.
"That's what I came for. I wanted to say it earlier, but with Bom around, better quietly."
"Yeah, makes sense."
"Alright, I'm off."
She stood with a cool grin and headed for the door.
I rose to see her off—
"Not even grabbing me now...?"
Min Hayeon turned back laughing, then eyed my rising strangely.
Her gaze dropped to my pants.
Shit, busted... Is she staying over now?
As worry peaked, she muttered softly.
"...Who's there?"
"Huh? What?"
Is she asking who got me hard?
But...
Her face hardened as she stared at the table.
"Who's... under the table?"