Hero Academy (4-21)
Lena de Peron.
Ever since we first met in Maou Castle, she had always maintained a calm, noble demeanor.
Even as a maid—and a servant of the enemy at that—a princess of a nation who had fallen so low, she never forgot her grace and dignity in her actions.
And yet, this woman...
You'll die here.
...was now radiating a killing intent toward me that I'd never seen before.
Moon Ju-a recoiled, pulling back her fist as she heard Lena's voice laced with murderous intent.
Fuck! Aren't you on our side!?
Lena was wearing a perception-impairing cloak just like Moon Ju-a's to hide her appearance.
From Moon Ju-a's perspective, Lena had to seem like an ally.
But Lena didn't even snort at her words. She replied in a cold voice.
I have no memory of being allies with a frivolous woman like you.
You fucking bitch!
Even in this disadvantageous situation, Moon Ju-a flew into a rage at Lena's words and charged at her without a second thought.
But this wasn't a fight she could win with sheer momentum.
She was a martial artist who couldn't use her left arm after taking an arrow.
And her opponent was someone who had mastered various martial arts and could go toe-to-toe with a world's protagonist.
The outcome was already decided.
Moon Ju-a unleashed not just punches but a barrage of martial techniques at Lena.
But she couldn't even graze the hem of Lena's clothes.
And with every miss, she let out greater fury, ramping up her speed.
I'll kill you! I'll fucking kill you!
Calling you frivolous was my mistake. Let me correct it to vulgar.
I'll kill you!!!
Easily baited by Lena's simple provocation, Moon Ju-a leaped into the air with a grand wind-up for a back kick.
But that was her fatal error.
Lena dodged the back kick and drove the hilt of her sword into Moon Ju-a's solar plexus.
Thwack!
Kuhuk!
Thank you, though. You've kept your filthy blood from staining my blade.
Even as Moon Ju-a fainted, Lena kept taunting her.
You... fucking... bitch...
With a personality like hers, she probably wouldn't rest in peace even in death.
Well... I had no intention of killing her anyway.
I brushed the dust off my clothes as I stood, looking at the unconscious Moon Ju-a.
Lena, thanks.
I'm sorry I was late instead. If only I'd come sooner...
Don't say that. I'm always grateful for you.
Master...
I moved to embrace her in thanks.
Whoosh!
!?
A sudden surge of wind and a powerful wave forced us apart.
I whipped my head around, thinking it was a new enemy attack.
But the voice that rang out, contrary to my fears, was Seong Sua's clear tone.
Instructor Seong Su-ho!
Seong Sua was riding the wind toward us at high speed.
And without stopping, she began casting magic at Lena.
This was bad. From Seong Sua's view, Lena in her perception-impairing cloak looked no different from the other assailants.
I quickly assessed the surroundings.
The monstrosities had been neutralized, and the assailants were mostly subdued.
Moon Ju-a was captured alive, and Seong Sua was safe.
The situation was effectively over.
As I watched her approach, an idea flashed into my mind, and I messaged via comms.
Hold on... I've got a great idea! Armonia!
Armonia: Yes!
Right now...
Armonia, unsure of the situation, asked again.
Armonia: I think I misheard. Once more...
Judging this the perfect chance to completely shake Seong Sua's heart, I repeated myself.
Kidnap me!
Seong Sua had only one target.
Instructor Seong Su-ho!
The assailant approaching Seong Su-ho.
Seong Sua surfed the wind like riding a wave straight toward him.
Mages without physical prowess always kept an escape spell in reserve for crises.
But Seong Sua was using her trump card not for herself, but to save Seong Su-ho.
For one man alone...
Get away from him!
Seong Sua unleashed her full power in a barrage of spells as she flew toward Seong Su-ho on her wind magic.
Fizz!
But her exhausted state meant her full power couldn't produce the spells she wanted.
First, knock the assailant away!
Seong Sua focused on separating Seong Su-ho from the assailant and protecting him.
Just as her full-power spell hurtled toward the cloaked assailant...
First separate them, then—Huh!?
Seong Sua couldn't believe her eyes.
The powerful flame spell meant for the cloaked figure...
Fizzle...
...extinguished before contact, vanishing feebly.
I don't know what's going on, but one more time!
Without time to analyze, as she flew and prepared another spell—
Whoosh... Thud!
Kyaa!
The winds supporting her body scattered suddenly, sending her plummeting to the ground at terrifying speed.
Caught off guard, Seong Sua tumbled across the floor, tears welling from the pain.
Wh-what... Ah! Instructor Seong Su-ho!
By the time she shook off the daze and staggered to her feet...
No... nooo...
Not only the assailant, but Seong Su-ho was gone.
I felt a pang of guilt watching Seong Sua sprawled on the ground.
Ouch, that must hurt.
But I couldn't just let her charge in leisurely either.
Lena was inherently weak to magic, so if Seong Sua reached us, the plan could fall apart.
Moreover, Seong Sua was the type to spam spells relentlessly.
Even with my disassembly skill, her casting speed was too fast for me to handle fully.
There was a high risk Lena and Seong Sua could both suffer fatal injuries.
So I chose to dismantle the wind magic propelling her.
Armonia: Good thing Seong Sua is exhausted.
Yeah... If she were at peak condition, even disassembly would've been tough. Still, I feel kinda bad.
I'd orchestrated this to heighten Seong Sua's anxiety and capture her heart, but seeing her tumble like that was pitiful.
Armonia: It's already done. Focus on the next plan.
Right, you're correct.
This kidnapping charade had some staging, but there was a reason.
First, unsettle Seong Sua's psyche to win her heart.
Second...
This crazy bitch probably knows a ton of info, right?
Interrogating Moon Ju-a, slung over Beatrice's back beside me.
Armonia: The core's location and the client—those two alone make her valuable.
As Armonia said, just those two pieces of info, and she was expendable.
Riding on Lena's back, I scanned the surroundings.
Think we've shaken them enough?
All presences have vanished.
Good. Set me down.
Understood.
Lena gracefully slowed and lowered me from her arms.
And Beatrice, who'd been keeping up beside her...
Huff... huff... You're too fast, nyang...
Good work.
I can't move anymore, nyang...
Beatrice dumped Moon Ju-a unceremoniously on the ground and collapsed into a chair like it was one.
I smiled at her.
I'll handle the rest. Rest up.
I wanted to warp her back to the ship right away, but the situation wasn't that relaxed yet.
I turned my gaze to the unconscious Moon Ju-a lying there.
A woman I knew only by name, personality, and abilities.
I had no idea what her face looked like.
Now that we had some breathing room, curiosity kicked in.
Gotta loot her stuff anyway. Might as well check her face while I'm at it.
I peeled off the perception-impairing cloak to see this mad bitch's mug.
And...
...She's pretty?
I didn't say it aloud in front of Lena, but I couldn't help admiring via comms.
Even with a short cut, her feminine beauty stood out.
But her eyes, reflecting her personality perfectly, exuded a fierce, savage aura even in unconsciousness.
Even passed out like this, she'd be untouchable on a normal day.
I already knew her personality from the disposition window—no need to adjust my tinted glasses.
Crazy bitch she was, but a pretty crazy bitch.
If she'd been average, I wouldn't have cared, but I wasn't the type to ignore beauty like this up close.
Especially from a woman who'd tried to smash me to death.
I smirked viciously, stroking Moon Ju-a's cheek.
Guess you owe me for that punch earlier?
Mmm...
Alright... time to check the alchemy list.
I vowed to toy with not just her mind, but her body entirely.
Seong Sua's voice echoed.
I'll go alone!
That's too dangerous.
The one blocking her was an Everyca employee.
And not just one.
Exactly.
Heading out like this could put you in more danger.
At least recover your mana first...
All the Everyca staff were standing in her way.
It wasn't just duty as employees.
We can't let the one who saved us head into danger like this.
To them, Seong Sua wasn't just a customer—she was their hero.
Guessing her state, they wanted to stop her reckless actions.
But her cry silenced them.
My comrade was kidnapped!
...
We have to... rescue him quick... sob...
The charismatic mage from moments ago was gone.
Seong Sua looked like a parent who'd lost their child.
As she collapsed sobbing, the staff spoke.
We understand, but... rest a bit more. Going out exhausted is riskier.
We'll help too.
The Everyca staff nodded, trying to reassure her.
Even as their saviors, they'd taken heavy losses.
Seong Sua appreciated their kindness.
But it couldn't calm her.
Quick... have to save him fast. If they drug Instructor Seong Su-ho... then...
Her worst fear wasn't the kidnapping—it was the drug turning people into monstrosities.
The horrific image of Seong Su-ho transformed tormented her.
Judging she couldn't delay, Seong Sua shook them off with resolve.
I'm going ahead. This isn't the time to dawdle. I won't force you to come.
Ugh...
The staff looked troubled, unable to stop her.
As Seong Sua prepared to leave alone—
Um... excuse me...
Yes?
At the child's voice, Seong Sua instinctively turned to Chae Su-min, who'd been with Seong Su-ho earlier.
Chae Su-min held out Seong Su-ho's smart watch with both hands.
Seong Sua felt rage bubbling.
This kid reunited with her parents... but me...
After saving the Everyca staff, she'd learned why they fought so fiercely: rescuing civilians, including Chae Su-min's parents.
Seong Sua, who'd always loved children, felt jealousy akin to what she felt for Cho Seo-hyun rising.
But Chae Su-min's words instantly quelled it.
I think... a message came for oppa.
What!?
Seong Sua rushed to her, snatched the smart watch, and read.
An unknown sender, but Seong Sua instantly knew it was Seong Su-ho.
She fired off a reply.
Confirming it was him, tears and a smile mixed on her face.
Thank goodness... really...
She kept messaging tearfully.
After that, she got updates via text.
He'd escaped mid-kidnapping, used a discarded phone while hiding to message.
No calls since he was in hiding, and location unknown from the chaos.
His caring words made her grin unwittingly as she replied.
Clutching the smart watch with his messages to her chest, Seong Sua sighed in relief.
Thank goodness... really.
Just knowing he was safe washed away her anxiety and pain, filling her with happiness.
With all worry gone, she stared at the watch with determination.
Instructor Seong Su-ho... I'll find you soon.
In the tent, I finished texting Seong Sua and sighed in relief.
Whew... messages went through fine.
Armonia: With Su-ho's safety confirmed, Seong Sua won't act rashly.
Plus, no more monstrosities means she won't get ambushed...
Our building had no more monstrosities spawning—that was confirmed.
How? ...
Only Moon Ju-a has the needles to make them.
Dream intrusion revealed she was the only one who could produce them now.
And that Moon Ju-a...
Mmm...
...lay before me, breathing steadily, oblivious to her mind being laid bare.
Luscious red nipples on B-cup breasts.
A toned body honed by martial arts.
And...
Moon Ju-a, stark naked before me, her smooth skin fully exposed.
Wow... mouth and personality like a slut, but this body's like a five-star hotel towel.
I appraised her mockingly while spreading her legs wide and pouring pink liquid over my cock positioned at her crotch.
Drip...
Alright, let's get started.
I slowly penetrated her with my pink-liquid-coated cock.