Chapter 22
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 22
Chapter Title: Alchemist Eri
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“Power Slash!”
Slash!
The forest slime was helplessly shredded by the skill as he swung his sword.
He didn't really need to shout it out loud, but yelling it with full force somehow made it feel more powerful.
Like how pulling the trigger with extra oomph makes a gun fire harder.
Splurt!
Sluuuurp….
“Hoo!”
Thanks to the amulet, they were going down way easier now. Plus, he'd gotten used to fighting slimes.
[Unresearched Variant Core]
[10/10]
“Oh!”
After grinding all day, he'd finally snagged the last quest item.
He was thrilled, but at the same time, his limbs were numb, his knees ached, and his back was killing him.
Looking up at the sky, it seemed like dusk was settling in.
Did I overdo it a bit?
He'd gotten way too carried away.
The mission deadline was three days.
He could've just grabbed five casually and taken it easy tomorrow.
But his stubborn pride had kicked in—he wanted to wrap it up today.
Moderation is key to avoid burnout, though.
Either way, he stuffed his inventory with slime cores and the herbs he'd picked along the way, then trudged back to Belgadis.
Crack! Crack!
A light stretch had his body screaming in protest.
He'd hunted solo for hours, so it made sense.
“Oof. Gotta crash at the inn tonight.”
Muttering to himself, he headed straight for the Adventurer's Guild.
The receptionist greeted him with a smile.
“Yes! Mission complete confirmed. Here's your reward.”
[Plain Coin obtained.]
[Contribution points obtained.]
[Experience obtained.]
“Oh. Feels good.”
The quest XP must've been higher than expected.
Completing three at once had pushed him over the edge into a level up.
And the payout was almost double yesterday's.
Levels are coming faster than I thought.
Back in Rubean Village, he'd grind for days just for one level….
Things have changed. Gotta have that early-game boosting.
“Hm.”
Thinking it over, it might just be adaptation.
In the starter village, he'd been too intimidated facing monsters in this unfamiliar world, shaking like a leaf.
Now his mindset was totally different. He had the return scroll as insurance, after all.
Once I started massacring those mushrooms without hesitation, the XP flowed nicely.
Yoon Young collected his reward and pulled some veggies and fruits from his inventory, munching away.
This would tide him over for dinner.
After splurging yesterday, this was fine for today.
Tonight's only expense: a bed at the inn.
That leaves a bit of time before bedtime….
Once it got fully dark, everything except inns shut down.
Felt like around 8 PM.
Better check out the areas he hadn't seen yet before then.
Yoon Young walked the city at a brisk pace.
Daytime was bustling with NPCs, but as night fell, they all headed home, thinning the crowds.
This world just keeps getting more fascinating the more I see.
It was like those novels where a game turns real, but without any logic or realism filled in.
How does a city this size sustain itself? Where do all the daytime crowds go at night?
Tons of sloppy, empty elements everywhere.
Chicken dishes everywhere, but no chickens in sight.
Villages weren't fully fleshed out—portals to outdoor baths behind buildings, super game-like.
Exploits worked inconsistently, no real system to it.
Who made this world, and how did I end up here…?
Lost in such thoughts, Yoon Young spotted an intriguing sign.
[Eri's Alchemy Workshop]
“Oh….”
Alchemy. First thing that came to mind: potions.
He'd been wondering where to buy them. Time to check it out.
Yoon Young pushed open the door. Right away, a fresh-faced young woman with light green hair welcomed him.
“I sell potions I made myself! You can count on the quality!”
She was neatly dressed in a hooded cloak. A wide belt around her waist dangled with flasks full of mysterious liquids.
“Oh…….”
Yoon Young couldn't help but grin the moment he saw her face.
She's cute as hell.
He'd figured the owner would be a woman, but she was even prettier than expected—eye candy.
His grumpy mood from overthinking reality lifted right away.
Of course. The general store guy was a hairy old dude, so other shopkeeps need to be bright-eyed beauties for balance.
[Talk to her]
“Nice to meet you.”
“Ah, hello, adventurer! I'm the alchemist Eri. I've got all sorts of potions for your adventures—take a look!”
“Sounds good. But first, I gotta inspect you a bit.”
Yoon Young grinned like a thug and sidled up, draping an arm around her neck.
Shhhlk.
First, off with the cloak.
“Dressed like a proper young lady, huh….”
He grabbed one of the nicely perked-up mounds over her shirt.
Squeeze.
Ah, just as I imagined—super soft and squishy.
Rub rub. Squish squish.
He couldn't help groping every somewhat pretty NPC he met, but it never got old.
Always felt fresh. Heart-pounding, thrilling. Getting excited over a new pretty girl was just male instinct.
“Up you go.”
He hoisted her onto the counter. Hiking up her skirt, he spread her legs to peek at the shy flesh peeking from her white panties, then stroked her thighs with lewd fingers.
A cool tingle at first touch. Then the overwhelming softness and feminine warmth.
Strooook. Strooook.
Check out this baby-soft skin. Like a baby's.
Yoon Young pulled her into his arms. Like embracing a shorter bride at a wedding—one arm under her butt, the other patting her back.
Her clothes carried a strong herbal scent, natural and not unpleasant. Her hair had a faint chemical whiff—definitely alchemist vibes.
Ah, I'm hard.
He'd planned light touching and done, but her texture was even better than expected. Now he was horny.
Too tired for full pounding tonight….
Maybe just a blowjob?
He hadn't really tried proper fellatio since arriving.
It was all about that sucking sensation, and NPCs weren't gonna do that.
Still, thrusting into their mouths felt plenty good.
Treating it like masturbation, Yoon Young had Eri kneel before him. He whipped it out and shoved it in her mouth.
Slurp….
Less sucking, more just thrusting.
But her moist lips gliding over him, the soft tongue rubbing underneath—it simmered up subtle pleasure.
“Ah… nice.”
Perfect mellow intensity for unwinding after work.
Yoon Young had learned something from the hot springs lady.
It's not all about intense stimulation.
The tight-squeezing squeeze was powerful, sure, but a gentle guiding hand toward climax was its own bliss.
Heck, even when he thought it was too mild, he'd blown his load quick.
This was similar. No fast thrusts—just savoring each sensation, building pleasure slowly.
Relaxing into the cozy feel of her mouth.
Slurp… slurp….
“Mm. Mmmph. Mmmmmmph. Mmmmmmmpph!”
“Oops….”
Midway, triggering [Talk to her] made Eri start her auto-dialogue.
Her mouth and tongue moved with the words, sending vibrations straight through his shaft.
The subtle buildup got spiked with extra pleasure. Feeling climax approaching, Yoon Young grabbed her head and bucked his hips.
Slurp! Slurp! Slurp!
Slamming into her mouth. Rougher than before. Pleasure intensified accordingly.
Zing!
“Ah, getting close….”
Yoon Young groaned, glancing at Eri's face. A bit messed up from the rough treatment. That made it hotter. Like using her face as jerk-off fuel.
Her throat clenched tight when he pushed deep—probably gagging.
What if she suffocates…? Dumb thought. But the pleasure surged to his brain anyway, pushing him past the point of no return.
Pounding an alchemist girl's throat right after meeting her…!
Spurt!
Spluuurt… spluuurt… spluuurt….
“Ahmph. Aumph. Mmmph.”
Gulp. Gulp. Gulp.
Her eager swallowing was adorable.
Yoon Young wrung out the last drops on her tongue, then helped her up.
“Good job, Eri. Felt great.”
Eri's cheeks were flushed, her lips a sloppy mess.
Basking in the afterglow, he remembered his original goal: check out the potions.
[Talk to her]
“I've got all sorts of potions for your adventures—take a look!”
[Trade]
“I'd like to buy some items.”
“Right away, sir! Take your time browsing!”
Shing!
Eri's shop list popped up before his eyes.
[Health Potion]
[Mana Potion]
[Stamina Potion]
[Pill of Strength]
[Pill of Speed]
[Pill of Defense]
[Explosive Flask]
“Oh ho.”
Basic recovery potions, plus doping pills.
Pop one for a temporary strength or speed boost.
The explosive flask was throwable—chuck it for an AoE blast.
The doping pills and stamina potion look tempting.
Power Slash made hunting a breeze, but stamina held him back.
Stamina potions would fix that.
“Tch, but cost-performance wise.”
Yeah, the prices. Not outrageous, but pricey.
For slime grinding? No way it was worth it. He'd lose money for sure.
Not at the potion stage yet.
But deeper in adventures, it'd come up. Foes where potions made efficiency skyrocket.
Monsters that ate potions but gave big returns—loot covering costs, high XP.
Still, I did blow a load in her mouth….
For testing, Yoon Young bought one of each pill type and a stamina potion.
One health potion too, for emergencies.
“Thank you, sir! Come again!”
Eri beamed post-trade.
Hard to believe it was aimed at the guy who'd force-fed her cum—so sweet.
He wondered what it'd be like if she had real self-awareness.
Would she glare in disgust and hurl an explosive flask?
Chucking at the thought, he left the workshop.
Even that brief fun had darkened the sky further.
Just a quick look around, then inn time.
As he stepped out of the alley—
“Hm?”
A space that screamed out of place.
A wide plaza, empty of buildings, with a shimmering portal.
“Weird.”
Boing!
Yoon Young tried stepping through to the empty space beyond, but an invisible barrier blocked him.
Couldn't go around. Had to use the portal proper.
[This portal requires level 8 or higher to use.]
“Ah.”
Level 8?
Just one more level.
Curious what lay beyond with a level gate like that. He'd grind hard tomorrow and level up quick.