Recruiting Ji-na
'Hold on. So Dad knows Ji-na's a superpowered individual?'
I almost overlooked a crucial detail. Dad knew Ji-na's secret, and Ji-na knew mine. And they were father and daughter. She already harbored bad feelings toward me for snatching Siren's Heart at the last second—if my identity leaked to Dad through her...
'Whoa! That would've been a total shitshow.'
I needed to make sure Ji-na kept her mouth shut about me being Steel Armor to her parents.
"Ji-na."
"What?"
"You can't tell Mom and Dad about who I really am, got it? Dad might let it slide, but Mom... you know how she'd react, right?"
"Tch. Yeah, yeah, I get it."
She took my warning as nagging and pouted her lips.
'Still, a level 8 superpowered...'
I'd figured her power level was low, but Ji-na's was way higher than expected. She was battle-ready right now—no weak link.
"Hey, you ever thought about the villain life?"
"What? Villain life?"
Her face twisted instantly. Natural reaction. Villains had a rep worse than Korean politicians.
"Right, Steel Armor's a villain, isn't he? Are you nuts? What do you even lack that you'd stoop to villain shit?"
"Doesn't mean I can just become a hero."
"What? You call that an excuse?"
She scolded me. Anyone would react like her if family turned villain. I'd forgive her with my ocean-wide heart.
"Seems like you're misunderstanding me because I'm labeled a villain. Let me set the record straight."
"Set it straight? Fine, go ahead."
She crossed her arms and glared. If it were Yuna or Elis, those overwhelming tits would've popped—but why hadn't mine grown? Did the jungle take too many loads there?
"First off, none of the crimes the Hero Association pinned on me? I never did them. Well, except the repeated assaults. I beat the crap out of a ton of villains."
"You saying you did none of them?"
"Swear on your parents' honor."
Not mine—too precious. But really, I never did shit like murder. No-Kill Rule off makes it legal. I'm the living death penalty! What about the scorpion and frog? Who? Insects and amphibians, right?
[Why so serious~]
See? Even Joker bro's nodding thumbs-up. I gaze at the heavens without shame.
"For real?"
"Obviously. You don't trust your bro? Come on, you trust me, right?"
"I trust you, but... hmm..."
Her glare screamed disbelief. Heartbreaking! Is Bal Jeong-nam's trust this low? Boo-hoo! Oh, came in Elis again. Gotta clean up. Yuna can handle dick duty later.
"Anyway, you're saying you only targeted villains, never civilians?"
"Duh. Like you said, why touch normals when I've got nothing lacking?"
"Fair. But why ask if I'm into the villain life?"
"I've got big dreams, but I need help. I want you to help me."
"Big dreams? Like what?"
"Unifying the underworld."
"What?"
Her face soured. She knew how impossible that sounded.
"Villains are like cockroaches. Kill 'em, kill 'em more—they keep crawling back. Human desires won't let up, so villains spawn endlessly. I've obsessed over wiping them out. Finally hit a conclusion."
"Unifying the underworld?"
"Bingo. Skip the details: if I control it, I control them. Preempt crimes, collab with Hero Association for quick arrests and follow-ups."
"Hmm..."
She tapped her finger, deep in thought. I pondered how to win her over.
'How do I get her on board without resistance?'
Build-up was key for Ji-na. Rush it, and she'd bury her feelings deeper.
"You know how impossible that is, right?"
"Why impossible? Nothing's impossible for me!"
I shot back. Think I can't conquer you?! I'll plant my flag in you yet!
"Over ten S-rank villains out there. Unifying means crushing them all. Possible?"
Oh, that talk?
"Already ripped one apart."
"Who?"
"Shadow Killer."
"...What?"
Her eyes widened. Aw, embarrassing, but gotta brag.
"Who'd you rip?"
"Shadow Killer. Sliced him clean in half. But get this? Total monster. Weird tentacles, looks like a freak. Even survived the split. And then..."
"Wait, hold up."
"Huh? Why?"
Panicked, she shoved her hand over my mouth.
What's her deal?
"A few days ago, Hero Association clashed with Shadow Killer, right? You're not saying... you got involved? Right? Tell me no, you idiot!"
"Oh, that? I halved him, his goons showed. Couldn't finish him off. They fought like hell to save him—loyalty in villains, huh? Then Hero Association heroes crashed the party for a massive brawl."
"...You fucking lunatic!"
Smack! A sharp slap hit my back. Back-smash!
"Ow! Why hit me?!"
"You psycho! You fight a monster like that?!"
"What choice? He targeted you and me."
"What?"
"Remember? Your commute near-death."
"That was... wait. So the assassin was..."
I nodded.
"Yup, Shadow Killer. So I got revenge."
"This crazy... why?"
"Dunno details. Said he wanted us dead to distract Hero Association."
"How'd you know?"
"Tortured the assassin till he spilled. Violence is great conversation. Couldn't let your would-be killer walk."
"....."
Ji-na stared blankly.
'Score?'
Her eyes glazed, face flushing fast. Hands fidgeted on her taut thighs like she didn't know where to put them. Whatever I said, her favor shot up.
"...It was real."
"Huh? What?"
"You'd avenge me."
"....."
Sorry! Can't do revenge! Already unfilial—add that, I'd be lava-filial! Ace to Akainu!
But hiding it, I gazed soulfully.
"Obviously. Anyone touches you, I don't forgive. Ever."
Except Dad.
"Gasp!"
Deeply moved, she covered her mouth, turned away, fanning her flushed face. Hot from my coolness down there?
"Anyway, not asking now. Think it over. But decide quick if you can."
"...Why?"
Too shy to look, she stared out the window.
"Gonna throw down with Jet Stream soon."
"Jet Stream? S-rank villain?"
"Yeah. My turf's growing, so he's pushing back. Bribing nearby villains to encroach."
"...Need my help?"
"Duh. Need reliable people—most of all, you. I trust you most."
"....."
Her ears went red now. But Ji-na, sorryyyyyy!!!!! Top trust is slave #1 Yuna and Elis! Sorryyyyyy!!!!! Lie flat under me, then I'll trust ya!!!!!
"...Okay. I'll think."
"Cool. Hopefully the good way."
Smack smack!
"Eek?! H-hey, hands off!"
Good luck pat on her thigh—she yelped cutely. Firm and fun to smack.
"Why yell? Anyway, me being Steel Armor? Our secret. Not parents, not Elis. Got it?"
"...Got it."
"Let's head in?"
"Yeah."
House cleaned, spotted Yuna, went in with Ji-naa. Her blush lasted till inside.
*****
I'd told Elis my identity before Ji-na. Why warn her not to tell Elis? Simple.
"B-bro! Sis is...!"
"I know. More thrill, right? Quick and quiet, out."
Squelch!
"Haht...!"
While Ji-na showered, I dragged Elis, shoved panties aside, slid in. Her custom-fit pussy clenched happily at its owner. Ji-na out first, or me cumming first? Me, probably. Ji-na showers minimum an hour. Not bathing—why so long? Ten minutes max, right?
Squelch! Squelch! Squelch!
"Haht...! Hnng...!"
Grabbed her slim waist bent over bed, pistoned hard. One door from Ji-na, banging Elis. Door opens—we're caught mid-fuck. Muffled moans from Elis as I thrust—pure thrill. Pussy gripped tighter.
Spurt! Forty minutes in, flooded her.
"Out now."
"Haa... haht...!"
Pre-Ji-na, pulled climaxing Elis out. Checked cum drip on bed before closing door. Ji-na's reaction to my seed? Can't wait.
*****
Twenty men and women gathered. Head seat: short but rock-solid mid-aged man.
If Hero Association knew, panic mode. Prime Night, Dragonian, Driller, Succubus—infamous A-rank villains united. Nineteen district bosses together? Huge. Scarier: the head man.
Jet Stream. D-rank start to underworld overlord in 13 years—absolute ruler, king of darkness, S-rank.
"Boss. When do you plan to handle Steel Armor?"
Prime Night, right-hand man, asked. Bold—boss asks, subordinate answers. But no one called it rude, not even Jet Stream. Lifelong bro from D-rank days, saved his life multiple times. Most trusted: Prime Night.
Jet Stream smiled at his friend.
"That cub lion bugging you?"
Cub for rising Steel Armor.
'Cub lion...'
Most saw boss confidence. Prime Night saw caution.
'Boss is wary of Steel Armor.'
Cubs: potential kings, but weak now. Vulnerable. But with potential to rule plains.
'Thinks Steel Armor will grow stronger.'
Prime Night read between lines. Jet Stream foresaw growth—personal power or forces.