Chapter 14. I Found a Vibrator.
Chapter 14. I Found a Vibrator.
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While the followers were bringing Geumhwabin and her group, Jwa-hobeop and I were sitting in the tavern with nothing to do, watching the passersby.
There's no energy here.
Is it because this is a place where criminals gather?
Of course, there are ordinary people too, but perhaps because it's not a hub for local specialties or a transportation center, there's no vitality.
Sometimes, seeing thin children like Cheong-a wandering around and looking wary, it seems like they are trying to steal or beg...
Seeing a neglected area that I had only ever seen on TV in person feels different.
"It's a pity..."
"Pardon?"
"Ah, it's nothing."
While I was talking with Jwa-hobeop, two men entered the tavern.
"Bring us something simple to eat here. And some Jugyeopcheong, too."
"I told you we should have just eaten noodles over there."
Even though they sat down some distance away, their voices were so loud that I could hear them from here.
With nothing to do, I listened to their conversation while looking around.
"Look at this, isn't it amazing?"
What is that?
What he took out looked like a stone... no, looking at it, it's definitely a stone. A small stone.
"Amazing my ass! Do you think I don't know what a Jingiseok (Vibrating Qi Stone) is?"
"Tch, I even paid Asam to infuse it with Qi just to show you this."
At the other man's dismissive tone, the man placed the stone he was holding on the table.
Jiiiiiing
Huh? What's that? At the vibration sound, I looked closely at the stone, and it was trembling minutely.
"Excuse me, what is that?"
At my question, they turned their gaze.
Actually, they had been secretly stealing glances at me—or more accurately, at Jwa-hobeop sitting in front of me—since earlier.
They have good taste, at least.
Anyway, since I was the one who spoke first, they could now look this way openly.
As expected, the man is talking to me, but his eyes are staring way too openly at her.
Maybe he took that stone out to get her attention?
"Ah, Master, this is..."
The moment the man holding the stone was about to speak, the other man cut him off.
"Yes, Master. It is a precious item called a Jingiseok (Vibrating Qi Stone)."
Since I showed interest, the guy who was treating it like nothing until a moment ago is now calling it a precious item?
"I heard the conversation you two were having earlier."
Only then did they realize their mistake and scratch their heads.
"Ugh... actually, it's a stone discovered near the mines..."
According to them, these stones have been found near the mines since a while ago.
The first person who picked one up hoped it would be worth a lot of money because it was smooth and strange, but it turned out to be a worthless stone...
However, the strange thing about this stone is that if someone with internal energy infuses it with Qi, it vibrates minutely like that for a certain period.
It's fascinating, but I guess there's no real use for it.
!!
It flashed in my mind.
Damn, if I use that well, it could be a huge hit!
【 Is that stone really useless in this world?
Yes. What would you use it for?
【 Where can I get it?
Small amounts confirmed in specific mine areas on the outskirts of Gwirakchon, large amounts in specific mine areas of Cheonsan.
Nothing else.
If it's near Cheonsan, that's where the Demonic Cult is.
Well, since I can get a small amount here anyway, there's no need to go that far.
It's not like I need a lot.
For now...
"Excuse me, I'm interested in that, so please sell it to me."
"Oh, Master, you have a good eye. Please give me 2 nyang."
I say this repeatedly, but 4 nyang is the monthly food budget for an average family.
In other words, that guy is ripping me off like crazy.
Do I look like a pushover?
"You said yourselves it's a worthless stone, yet you want 2 nyang for it? Eh~"
"1 nyang..."
"15 jeon."
"Master, I even paid 25 jeon to have it infused with Qi!"
Jiiiiii...ing... click.
At the same time as his words, the Jingiseok stopped moving, as if it had run out of energy.
We all stared at the stone together.
"Qi... what?"
"...Please just give me 15 jeon."
After Jwa-hobeop paid the price, I touched the stone here and there.
"Try infusing it with some Qi here. Just a little."
At my words, she placed the stone in her hand and focused.
Huh? It's not moving?
"Ah, Master. You have to hold it tightly with your hand for it to move."
I heard the voice of the man who was looking at us as if he were disappointed.
I guess just infusing it with Qi isn't enough.
Is it temperature?
"Jwa-hobeop. Give it here."
Jiiiiiing
Just like he said, as soon as I held the Jingiseok in my hand, it started to move.
I guess if you have Qi, you can use it infinitely.
"But Cult Leader-nim, what are you going to use this for..."
I grinned at her.
"I'll show you first later."
She had a puzzled expression, but she didn't ask any further.
This moving stone.
Even Tirseuna said it was worthless, but to me, it will be reborn as something precious.
As a vibrator, that is.
"Ah, you guys~ If you have a few more of these Jingiseok, bring them to me. I'll buy them. About 10 more?"
At those words, they looked at each other and left the tavern, leaving the food they had ordered behind.
A short while later, the sack they brought contained Jingiseok of various sizes.
"There are 9, Master."
"Hmm. Here, take 1 nyang. Keep the change."
They bowed to me repeatedly, saying they had struck gold, and then ate the food that had already gone cold.
"They must see me as a rich kid who wastes money, right?"
At my silly joke, Jwa-hobeop covered her mouth and smiled.
It's so contrary to how she was moaning in my arms yesterday that the gap makes me want to get an erection.
...Hold it in, you horny bastard...
"Cult Leader-nim. We have returned."
While I was lost in useless thoughts, Geumhwabin and her group arrived with the followers.
The luggage isn't as much as I thought?
Trot trot
Cheong-a sits right next to me.
She must feel a sense of familiarity with me because of what happened yesterday.
"Are you ready to leave?"
I asked, stroking her hair.
"Cheong-a. Come over here. Don't be rude."
At her sister's words, Cheong-a looks at me instead of her.
"It's fine. You must be hungry, so let's eat first. Excuse me."
I called the waiter and ordered some simple food and lunchboxes for the followers waiting in the carriage.
"I'll give you something tastier when we get to the cult, so be satisfied with this for today."
At my words, Cheong-a nods.
Cute. I'm being healed.
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Cheong-a, who is looking at the carriage parked at the entrance of Gwirakchon with wonder, and Geumhwabin and Eunmirang, who are looking back with sorrowful eyes.
"I guess you feel a bit sad now that you're actually leaving?"
At my words, they answered immediately.
"No, sir. Let's go."
As if they had shaken something off, their steps looked much lighter.
The inside of the carriage was quite spacious, so I could fit them and Cheong-a.
As for the followers, they are people who have trained in martial arts, so it doesn't matter if they walk for a long time.
I boldly tried walking a bit when I came here yesterday, but I stopped quickly due to the strange sensation I felt on the soles of my feet.
It was like that feeling I had before getting blisters when marching in the army.
The road isn't good, and I'm wearing flat shoes, so that's probably why.
Still, it's a fact that I have a weak body... Oh, it's frustrating.
While returning to the cult in the carriage, I talked with them.
Geumhwabin's father was originally a quite excellent blacksmith, but because the country forcibly confiscated iron due to the war, his earnings decreased, and eventually, he couldn't pay taxes and fled to Gwirakchon.
Even here, he managed to survive by using his blacksmith skills, but his wife died when giving birth to Cheong-a, and he himself died 8 years ago after falling ill.
Geumhwabin, who had good dexterity from helping her father since she was young, lost her livelihood when her workshop burned down 2 months ago, and to make matters worse, she even got sick and had to resort to loan sharks.
Eunmirang was not much different from her.
Her mother was a fairly well-known seamstress and was even exceptionally beautiful.
The problem was that beauty.
The son of a powerful family sent her husband to the battlefield to die in order to take her, and upon finding this out, her mother fled to Gwirakchon with her.
However, she was originally sickly, and with the sorrow of losing her husband, she languished for a few months after coming here and eventually passed away.
It was Geumhwabin's father who helped her after she lost her place to rely on, and because of this, she seemed to have been close with Geumhwabin.
After Geumhwabin's father died, when she was struggling with loan sharks, Eunmirang wanted to help, but she was just as broke.
That was when I appeared while they were resenting the world.
Aren't I a total savior?
"What exactly is the Hwanrak Cult like? By any chance, like the rumors..."
At Eunmirang's words, Geumhwabin watches my reaction with slightly worried eyes.
"Don't worry. Unlike how it's seen from the outside, our Hwanrak Cult is absolutely not a strange place."
"It's fine as long as you don't eat people."
Ugh... were there rumors like that?
I guess that's the image you get when you're a cult.
No, wait, since I do eat them in a different sense, maybe it's true...
"Haha, that's a funny joke."
At my laughter, Cheong-a, who was sleeping on her sister's lap, flinches.
Oops, she might wake up.
"I said this yesterday, but when we get to the cult, let's write a proper contract regarding our deal."
"Thank you."
Around the time it was a bit past noon, the carriage finally arrived at the cult.
"Home~!!"
Ah, I was so happy I couldn't help it.
"Ahem... let's go in."
I enter my serious mode again.
"First, Jwa-hobeop. Prepare a place for them to rest and things necessary for their daily life."
"Yes, Cult Leader-nim. What should I do with this stone?"
She points to the Jingiseok I bought for 1 nyang with a cold expression.
She's like a wife giving me a look for buying something useless...
"Put that in the warehouse for now, and help them first."
"Yes, Cult Leader-nim."
At my instruction, Jwa-hobeop called other followers and moved busily.
"Oppa... thank you."
Bow.
I respond to Cheong-a's greeting with a smile.
"For now, Geumhwabin, rest and recover your health, and Eunmirang, you should rest too, as I will come by later with the contract. In the meantime, Jwa-hobeop will help you, so be sure to tell her if you need anything."
At my words, they knelt on the cold floor and bowed to me.
"Thank you for your grace."
Following them, Cheong-a also greets me again.
"The floor is cold, so get up quickly. I'll come find you later."
I left them and returned to my office.
Ugh, I'm tired after sitting in the chair.
The day isn't over yet, but Jwa-hobeop will probably push a schedule at me once she finishes what she's doing now, right?
I want to rest today...
"Cult Leader-nim. Anar requests an audience."
Anar? What's up as soon as I got back?
"Come in."
She approaches me, still boasting an attractive figure.
But her expression is a bit dark?
"Yes, what is it?"
"...Cult Leader-nim... that spot..."
"Spot?"
"...Yes... the Impure Spot... right there..."
Why is she hesitating so much?
"Don't worry, just tell me."
"I have an Impure Spot on my anus!!"
Huh? Anus? The anal sex angle has appeared!!
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