Chapter 108
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 108
Chapter Title: Kang Hyun-soo Realizes He Has Become the Loser
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"When are you gonna show me?"
Only a day had passed, but Choi Da-yeon was already urging me.
"You that eager to see it?"
"You said you'd show me."
"Just wait. It has to be timed right."
Choi Da-yeon snorted.
"You're not teaming up with Seo-yoon on this, are you?"
"Don't you know better than anyone that Writer Kang wouldn't want PD Go seeing her like that, even if it killed her?"
"……."
I grinned on purpose.
"Or do you just wanna see my dick that bad?"
"Don't talk bullshit."
Choi Da-yeon bit her lip and glared at me.
"Guess you got pretty hurt when I said it tastes worse than Writer Kang's."
"……No way."
"Or maybe you're curious? About Star Writer Kang's bitch-in-heat side. How she satisfies a man."
"Talking to you is making me feel weird. I should get going."
"Just wait a bit. You'll see it soon."
The pleasure of her pussy clamping down on my dick would only grow into a thirst as time passed.
As quitting time approached, Han Yu-ra spoke up.
"Hyun-soo isn't picking up."
"Yeah?"
"Even if he's busy, he always calls back. Nothing today."
"Hm."
"Nothing's wrong, right?"
"Guess you still worry about your boyfriend."
"Actually……yesterday."
"What happened?"
"After I told Hyun-soo, I thought maybe he overheard when I was on the phone with you."
"For real?"
"……Yeah. His car passed by when we were talking. Window was open, so he might've heard."
"Then he might've secretly followed you home."
"……No way."
"Don't worry too much, senior. Go home and rest. If it was about our relationship, he'd come chew me out first."
Worry and concern filled Han Yu-ra's face.
"You……you'll be okay?"
"Don't worry. It was something that had to be dealt with eventually, right?"
"Feels bad leaving it all to you."
"If you trust me, just wait. I'll call once it's sorted."
"……Okay. Still, be careful. Hyun-soo……there are bad rumors about him."
"Bad rumors?"
"Back in college……there was a senior who kept hitting on me. He took a leave not long after. Someone saw Hyun-soo……with that senior."
"Threats or intimidation? Or violence, probably."
She nodded.
"I didn't believe it, but the rumor was out there."
"I heard that too, but it was dismissed as bullshit. The guy himself said nothing happened."
"Still, be careful."
"Got it. Don't worry too much."
Running a company with subsidiaries, he might have ties to shady elements.
Or maybe Kang Hyun-soo just knew some thugs personally.
Back in college, trust in him ran deep, so I chalked the rumors up to nonsense.
But now, I could see him bringing punks along no problem.
'If politics is the goal, he wouldn't do that stuff.'
Keeping thugs around while managing his image so no suspicions linger?
Would he really put shackles on himself like that?
With those thoughts, I headed home after work.
But in the alley near my place, I ran into a situation that proved my assumptions wrong.
A figure in a black cap pulled low, face hidden by a hoodie.
And five obvious thugs swaggering around him, blocking my path.
"Hah."
I couldn't help but laugh.
As long as you don't get caught, huh?
"Hey. Kang Hyun-soo. What the hell, switching genres on me all of a sudden."
At my words, Kang Hyun-soo in the hoodie stepped forward.
"You made me break my principles, you little shit. I swore I'd never do this again."
"Because of your oh-so-noble goals?"
He flinched—
Kang Hyun-soo glared fiercely.
"Guess you overheard something. But half-assed talk?"
"You'd use formal speech in this situation?"
"……."
"You came prepared, right? Looking way too fine for someone on sick leave today."
"Yeah, you bastard."
"How's it feel? Getting owned……no, taken from by the guy you looked down on."
I deliberately avoided "taken." Needed to check something.
Grind—
Kang Hyun-soo ground his teeth, fists trembling.
"You blackmail her?"
"That what it looks like to you?"
"……."
Of course not. If he saw her eagerly hopping in a cab to my place, blackmail wouldn't cross his mind.
Slap slap—
I smacked my own dick on purpose.
"This, probably. Unlike some, it's the real deal."
"You fucking son of a……."
"Pissed off enough for a group visit like this? Here to teach me a lesson? Guess the rumors were true. Same as college?"
"Kneel if you know what's good for you, punk. Before you get fucked up."
"And if I do?"
"You get beat just short of dying, promise……cough, never to see Yu-ra again. Quit your job too."
Can't say her name with ears around.
My conviction on him was still holding.
Too embarrassed that a loser like me stole his girl to spread rumors.
These punks were probably just tagging along to rough up one guy.
Confirmed. No worries about rumors spreading.
"Nah, pass. We click too well."
"I'll smash that too. Today."
I sneered deliberately.
"You think you can?"
"Hear that? He's looking down on you all. Go fuck him up. He's boxed, so don't slack."
"Yes, hyung."
"Cocky little shit, huh."
"Don't worry. We'll handle him proper."
"Boxed? Better not take him lightly."
"Hey. You, come here."
The five thugs closed in slowly.
Genre shouldn't switch like this.
Better end it quick, then.
No matter my boxing, dropping five grown men at once ain't realistic.
This ain't a movie or drama.
But no need to fear. Fun idea popped up.
Plenty of conviction targets, so time to try a new skill.
'Conviction Amplification. All of them.'
You have designated Kang Hyun-soo, Bae Jun-hyeok, Lee Cheol-woo, Kang In-soo, Han Seok-jun, and Oh Chi-hwan.
'It works. Even shows names.'
Conviction Amplification skill for multiple targets. Pretty useful.
Downside: with so many, no favorability or trust visible.
"Hey. You dicks gonna gang up like cowards?"
"What?"
"Not embarrassed? No pride? Scared people'll call you punks, so no shame?"
My words twisted Kang Hyun-soo and the leader-looking Bae Jun-hyeok's faces ugly.
"Don't live so pathetically. If you're confident, come one by one. Punks."
"……."
"……."
They eyed each other like "Should we?" Effect working great.
"Scared? Pussying out? Then fuck off."
"This guy's nuts. Jun-hyeok hyung. I'll take him."
"Yeah. Fuck him up."
Conviction Amplification skill successful.
Skill 'Conviction Amplification' first success bonus: 100 points awarded.
Current Points: 150
Conviction effect is killer.
One by one like this, no way I lose.
"Ah, hold up."
"……?"
"Kimchi!"
Evidence matters, so I snapped pics of all six.
Recording from the start, too.
"Arrogant fuck. You're done."
Who'd have thought this dumbass shit would happen.
Figured one or two wouldn't cut it against a boxer, so got five through a younger buddy.
This many, even Min-seong should go down easy.
But……because of words hitting male pride, conviction kicked in.
"Urk!"
Coming one by one, now all down.
Even trusty Jun-hyeok.
"Ugh……."
"Kuh……."
All five down, screaming in pain.
All took belly shots. One punch each.
Ribs? Heard getting hit there stops your breath from the pain.
Click—
Choi Min-seong photographs the five.
"So, you jumping in too?"
"……Fuck."
"Wanna talk now?"
"What talk."
"Don't escalate this. It'll only bite you."
"I know, fucker."
Politics means dodging scandals.
Why I kept punks at arm's length.
Min-seong approaches, and I shrink back for no reason.
Me, scared of this punk?
Damn. Should've learned to fight.
"Quiet spot so they don't hear and embarrass themselves."
I followed Min-seong to the next alley.
What he planning to say?
"That pissed? Enough to bring punks?"
"You wouldn't, you fuck?"
"Why look down on people? Saved face in front of them earlier. Now I can ask. How's it feel, girlfriend stolen by the guy you ignored."
"You fuck!"
Too mad, swung without thinking.
Thud—
"Urgh!"
His fist to my side made my vision spin.
Breath stopped, agony spreading everywhere.
"Went easy. Lighter than on them."
"Kuh……."
Barely breathing, I glared at him.
"You said it. Yu-ra senior wouldn't fall for a guy like me."
"……How'd you do it."
"Easier than I thought."
"What?"
"Yu-ra senior. Still a virgin? Saving it for your shitty goals."
"……."
"Pent-up lust, huh. Got friendly, touched her, she gave in pretending not to like it. Been taking care of her since."
"You……bastard……."
"Why. Mad I ate what you couldn't? Blame yourself if you're gonna."
"What?"
"You couldn't satisfy her. Right?"
Because I couldn't satisfy her?
"If you had, Yu-ra senior wouldn't have come to me. Right?"
"……."
"Always demanding sacrifice, never knowing what she likes or wants, just thinking of yourself. That's why."
Yeah. Min-seong's right.
Makes sense.
I……foolishly pretended to cherish her for those goals.
Ignored her bottled-up feelings, just demanded sacrifice.
"So don't blame Yu-ra senior. Your fault."
"……."
Don't wanna accept it, but have to.
My fault.
If I'd loved and cherished her more, this wouldn't have happened.
"And don't despair too much. Yu-ra senior still likes you."
"What?"
"For real. She likes you. I'm just relieving her urges."
"Really? For real?"
"Told her to break up, but she hasn't. See? She still likes you."
"Ah……."
"So no stupid moves. Stay quiet. Wait, she'll come back on her own. Won't she get sick of me and return?"
Sounds insane, but somehow convinces me.
Already stolen……what way to turn it back now?
None.
If Yu-ra still likes me, like Min-seong says.
'Wait and she'll come…….'
She cheated because of me.
So I just understand and wait.
Already decided to endure anyway.
So……this time, I understand and wait. That's it.
Purity thing bugs me, but can't be helped now.
"Of course, it'll take time. She's pretty satisfied with me right now."
"……."
"What? Can't decide? See for yourself then decide. If you think you can satisfy her that much, take her. If not, understand and wait."
Min-seong's words ring true.
Pride hurts, humiliating, annoying.
But all I can do is respect Yu-ra's choice and wait.
Don't wanna lose her.
"Need……to think."
"Yeah. Think it over, contact me. And don't snap at Yu-ra senior. Then I'll seriously steal her for good."
"……Can't have that."
"Got it? Play dumb for now."
This moment.
I sensed it.
I was the loser.
Completely beaten.
By the guy I ignored.