Chapter 80
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 80
Chapter Title: Brody's Ambush
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I woke up and sat up in bed.
Yesterday had been incredible.
Because I'd been entangled with Min-ji all day long, I ended up using even the Lustful Solar Heart Technique as we merged our bodies.
After that, I'd driven her to consecutive climaxes, nearly passing out.
Honestly, that womb tattoo sticker...
It was pretty damn exciting.
What can I say?
It was insanely perverted, a lewd tattoo that didn't suit Min-ji at all.
But that very gap had its own allure.
It sparked this overwhelming desire to pin her beneath me and utterly ruin her.
And yesterday, I gave in to that desire without resistance.
When I came to, Min-ji was sprawled under me, her body drenched in sweat, trembling from back-to-back orgasms.
The amazing part? Despite all that, the next morning, she casually got out of bed looking refreshed, greeted me, and headed off to her hero duties.
Meanwhile, my back felt a little sore.
[Quest Cleared.]
[Conquer Min-ji.]
[Acquired Counter Skill.]
[Counter Skill has reached LV.1.]
Of course, the main quest to conquer Min-ji had been cleared with ease.
But I had no intention of leaving just yet.
[Hidden Quest: Stop the Wolf's plan unfolding in Korea.]
The hidden quest was still pending.
I shuffled slowly to the bathroom mirror.
A palm-sized wolf tattoo sticker was plastered on my upper chest.
Good thing I'd shaved; it stuck well and looked pretty natural.
I threw on some clothes haphazardly and headed out to the hotel hallway.
I was a bit tired, but fortunately, my destination wasn't far.
Just take the elevator up three floors.
"Coming to this hotel was the right call."
I praised myself once more for yesterday and stepped into the elevator.
I knocked on the now-familiar luxurious door.
Knock knock.
"Hold on."
She usually left it unlocked and told me to come in myself, but this time, things felt bustling inside.
Locking up tight today, huh?
The door opened slowly, revealing Bella with slightly flushed cheeks—more than usual.
It was a bit odd, but I didn't pay it much mind.
"...You're here early?"
"I was close by."
"..."
Bella just nodded and stared at the floor in response.
What's with her today?
"So, the tattoo?"
At that, I lifted my shirt.
Bella leaned back against the sofa in surprise, arching her body away.
Then she spotted the wolf tattoo on my upper chest and slowly straightened up.
"On your chest?"
Truth be told, there wasn't much reason for placing it there.
It was flat and stuck well.
That was it.
But Bella seemed pleased with my choice.
She couldn't tear her eyes away from the tattoo.
When I lowered my shirt, she let out a disappointed "Ah..."
"...Fine. You're one of Wolf's executives now. Who'd have thought we'd gain a new one in Korea."
I nodded, a chuckle escaping me.
It sounded like I'd just joined some massive corporation.
"Here."
Bella handed me a USB drive.
"What's this?"
"Files on Wolf's activities and rules in Korea. Study them at your leisure."
"..."
I fiddled with the USB in my hand and nodded.
An unexpected gift.
Looked like I had to head back to the police station again.
"Hah, they've got all sorts of stuff logged in here."
Detective Lee said as he reviewed the files I'd brought.
It wasn't just him—the entire violent crimes unit was digging through the USB's contents.
Thanks to that, all of Wolf's hidden secrets were coming to light.
"Looks like we've found where the hostages are being held."
"Really? Where?"
"Factory district around Incheon's port."
We'd even located the hamburger shop owner's family.
"Found the residences for Alex and Brody too."
"Hah, they kept meticulous records."
Other key executives' locations as well.
We even got intel on overseas ops.
"Japan's Yakuza are in a similar mess."
"Because of an S-Rank villain over there too..."
"If the Yakuza get wiped out, won't they head straight to neighboring Korea?"
More intel wasn't all good news.
We were learning things we might've preferred not to know.
The captain seemed fixated on one piece in particular.
"Brody."
The S-Rank villain behind most incidents in Korea so far.
"Even Bella follows Brody's lead."
Brody's position among Wolf's executives was unique.
The rules stated all executives were equal, but in practice, he called the shots on key matters.
The captain nodded and said,
"Convince him or capture him."
Unlike other villains, Brody's living situation was different from the start.
His place was a small container by the dockside.
Considering Bella and Alex's hotel stays, it was downright shabby.
There was one reason Brody lived there.
To hop on a boat and escape at the first sign of trouble.
Hearing that made my head throb.
The most annoying type.
An S-Rank who prioritized fleeing over fighting.
Tougher than those who squared up head-on.
"Road's too narrow from here; we'll have to walk."
"Damn it... Mr. Sung, you get out too. Detective Lee, guard the car."
"Got it."
Near the docks, the captain and I stepped out.
The night docks were dark and cramped.
Every step snagged on nets or metal scraps, and the thick, briny sea air stung my nose—fresh yet fishy.
Clang.
Sometimes my foot bumped an empty drum barrel or similar.
"It's too damn dark."
"Hah, does this guy have night vision or what? Why live in a dump like this?"
Phone flashlights had their limits.
Five minutes of walking later.
We finally spotted a container.
Plenty of containers around, but only one modified for living.
"..."
The captain and I killed our phone lights the moment we saw it and crept up silently.
No sounds from inside.
Might be asleep.
Door was locked, but no issue.
If I wanted, I could force a puny handle like that.
I reached for it slowly, channeling internal energy into my hand—that very instant.
"Looking for me?"
A low, gravelly voice from behind. Thud! A dull impact, and the captain flew back, crumpling to the ground.
His chest rose and fell with breaths—alive, thankfully.
I turned slowly to face the guy.
Brody stared back, a miner's headlamp strapped to his forehead.
"No point running. The car you came in? Already handled."
"..."
Detective Lee must've been taken out.
We'd been made long ago, our escape sealed.
Brody swept the headlamp over me slowly, then paused, face blanking as if dredging up a memory.
"You're the one who... rescued Alex?"
He recognized me and spoke.
He'd made several wrong moves.
If he'd attacked the captain instead of noticing me—or if he hadn't recognized me.
Convincing him might've still been an option.
Now? Capture or kill.
"What the—mmph!"
I swiped at the air; he looked startled but whipped out a machete mid-air and swung. He leaped back fast.
Superhuman, like me.
His ability, no doubt.
Brody's power: gain the physical traits of meat he consumed.
USB listed bear, rabbit, deer, whale.
Varied buffs.
That backward leap? Pure rabbit.
"...Ooh..."
A soft exclamation escaped me.
Not at Brody's moves.
Weapon Technique had leveled up big after ages—to LV.7—and this was my first real swing with a proper blade.
The sword's weight felt perfect, an extension of my hand.
It became part of me, moving fluidly with my will.
Thud!
Brody charged, massive frame kicking off lightly—intimidating.
Aimed a punch at my head, but it sliced empty air.
Even rapid combos missed.
In the martial world, I'd dodged faster, deadlier blades.
And now, my movements were swifter, more precise.
My sword caught his headlamp's glare, flashing bright. I yanked my right hand back quick.
Slash!
No internal energy even.
Yet black blood poured from Brody's shoulder.
"Hah...!"
His eyes shook wildly; he spun and bolted.
Like the prey from all the meat he'd devoured, now he was the hunted.