The Annoying Attention
"Gaaah! Gaaaaah…!"
"Ugh, shut the hell up already. Who told you to go off alone and get wrecked, Bold?"
A muscular Gold Taeyang grumbled as he held down Bold, who was twisting his body in agony. Bold, his limbs severed, glared with bloodshot eyes and gnashed his teeth.
"Fuck! Kill me, I’ll kill you, Yeodre! I’ll kill you…!"
"I said shut it, you prick. Someone, use a skill or a potion and put this guy to sleep."
"Shut up, Takashi! It’s not like you’re the one who got hit…! Gaaaah…!"
"Huh. Why won't this stick?"
The man with the most strikingly beautiful face among the Gold Taeyang, who carried a guitar like a bandman, grumbled as he pulled his mana-infused hands away. He had retrieved the severed limbs to reattach them, but neither his skills nor his potions were working. All he could do was stop the bleeding.
"It seems that’s the Ruin attribute at work."
"Ruin attribute? What’s that, Rikka?"
Ignoring the bandman’s friendly tone, the strategist Rikka placed her hand over Bold’s stump.
"Guaaaah?! What the hell are you doing, you bitch?"
If his arms were intact, he would have thrown a punch. Rikka would have returned the favor just as harshly, though. Feeling nothing but contempt for the man in front of her who had done nothing but act on his own selfish whims, she scoffed.
"I’m very grateful you ignored the mission and acted on your own. If our existence had been exposed, it would have been the end. And yet, you still have the mouth to keep talking?"
"Y-you crazy bitch…!"
"Ooh, Rikka’s scary~"
"Lololol."
Bold’s rage only mounted at the mocking laughter of the bandman and Takashi. But with only one arm left, he couldn't do a thing. He wanted to pin the bitch in front of him to the ground and punish her with his cock, but unfortunately, Rikka was a woman who had mastered all sorts of sexual skills and had a history of turning men into sex slaves, so that was impossible from the start.
"Besides, you didn't just summon 'Him' once, but twice… 'He' must be quite displeased."
"..."
At those words, every one of the Gold Taeyang executives who had been laughing so frivolously fell silent.
"Remember. The fact that our clan, which has enemies everywhere, is still operating normally is mostly thanks to 'Him'."
"...I know."
Takashi spat out the words. In the entire degenerate Gold Taeyang clan, there wasn't a single person who wanted to be hated by 'Him', the pinnacle of all sexual-type murderers.
"Fortunately, 'He' seemed more interested in Yeodre than annoyed."
"Interested?"
"He said he wasn't affected by 'His' allure."
"Huh?"
Takashi raised his voice. Not affected by 'His' allure? Was that even possible?
"Not only that, but Bold, who is one of our best in terms of raw power, ended up like this. As expected, capturing him by force won't be easy."
"Aren't you overestimating him too much?"
"Even 'He' told us to be extra careful? If anything, you're underestimating him."
"..."
Rikka sighed at Takashi’s dissatisfied silence. She thought that these people, whose heads were filled only with sex and violence, were truly useless.
"We proceed as planned. First, armed conflict. If that doesn't work, we target the connections he has made, as scheduled."
"Is that going well?"
"I’ve already planted plenty of clan members around the targets. By the end of today, we should be able to capture at least Meyal Love Yarte."
"Heh heh heh…."
Takashi laughed as if he were having fun. Rikka frowned, knowing exactly what he was imagining.
"The operation begins in about two hours."
As she said that, Rikka felt an indescribable, strange feeling.
'What is this feeling…'
Rikka didn't know it, but that was the feeling of someone who had already foreseen failure.
I feel like absolute garbage.
I thought I might catch a cold after being drenched in the rain all night, but this damnably powerful body doesn't allow for minor illnesses. When I first came to Elynar, I wasn't much different from an ordinary person, so when did I get this strong?
...Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever been sick since I was really young.
"......"
I looked around. It’s a familiar room. It seems I managed to crawl back to my room in the Heart mansion somehow.
"...?"
I sensed someone standing next to me. I turned my head to see a small maid. My servant, Rena, was wringing her hands with an anxious look on her face.
"Rena?"
"Y-you’re awake. Master."
"..."
What is it? Did I do something? She seems to be walking on eggshells around me. I wasn't in my right mind yesterday. I think I said something while I was half-asleep…
Just as I raised my upper body to ask what happened, my heart, which I had stabbed myself in not long ago, throbbed with pain.
...It’ll probably be like this for another two days. It’ll be a hindrance in battle, but it shouldn't matter unless I’m facing someone on the level of Almiraj or Poise. When I remained silent for a moment, Rena jumped in surprise and bowed her head.
"I’m sorry! I’ve made another mistake…!"
"...?"
Why is she like that? Did she take my pained expression as me being in a bad mood? I need to find out what happened yesterday.
"Rena."
"Yes!"
"Did I say anything to you yesterday?"
"Th-that is…."
She looked at me with an anxious face, wringing her hands. That gesture, which would have been cute under normal circumstances, reminded me of some bastard from my childhood, so it was incredibly annoying right now.
I don't know what my expression looked like, but it must have been terrible. That’s why Rena looked so scared.
She stammered as she opened her mouth.
"Y-yesterday…. You were sitting slumped in front of the main gate…."
"Did you carry me here?"
"I... tried to, but. You got up on your own and went into your room."
So, something happened while she was trying to support me.
"...What did I say?"
"......"
She hesitated, and then, fearing I would make that annoyed face again, Rena spoke hurriedly.
"When I tried to support you, you pushed me away and..."
Stop there. I wanted to say that, but I didn't stop her, thinking I needed to know the extent of my disgraceful behavior.
"When I said I would fix it if I did something wrong... you told me... not to be annoying... and to go to... Mr. Kaits..."
"......"
Oh. My god. Did I really show my true colors yesterday, and in doing so, reveal the ugliness of the human being I am to that extent?
"Rena."
"Y-yes!"
"What I said yesterday. It wasn't my true feelings."
"..."
"Forget it."
"Yes."
Her answer was mature, but she couldn't hide the tremor in her voice. I should comfort her. But I didn't know how to comfort anyone. Especially if it was a child. So, I stood up in silence and began to get dressed.
What time is it? Miraculously, there was still some time left before I had to be at the academy. If I ran at full speed, I wouldn't be late.
Rena ran over to help me get dressed. I thought about stopping her, but I left her be, afraid she’d get even more anxious.
After washing just enough to maintain basic hygiene, I left the Heart mansion. For some reason, the employees around me were looking at me with confusion.
"Hey, Yeodre. What happened yesterday?"
I ran into Kaisir on the way.
"What do you mean?"
"You came in yesterday looking like a drowned rat. The maids had a hard time cleaning the carpet."
"...I’m sorry."
"You should be saying that to the maids, not me. If you do such senseless things…."
Just then, a maid tapped Kaisir on the shoulder and made a 'shh' gesture. And the way she looked at me and laughed 'hahaha' as if nothing had happened... I really didn't like it. Do they think I’m some kind of ticking time bomb?
Still. I have to behave. I did something wrong, so I have to apologize. I bowed lightly, said sorry one more time, and this time, I finally left the gate.
A large carriage was waiting as usual, but I had no intention of riding it. I felt like running with all my might. I told the coachman I’d go alone today, and I ran off without waiting for an answer.
But a problem arose. It was already tight for my commute, and the warp gate was packed with people. There were usually quite a few people at this time, but it shouldn't have been this bad.
I checked my wristwatch. About ten minutes left. I had to get to the warp gate, run the shortest distance, board the floating elevator, and then use more complicated warp gates to make it just in time.
Anxiety and annoyance rose at the same time, but then… it suddenly became funny. Since when did I act so diligently?
Honestly, would it be a problem if I were a little late to the academy? The two instructors who brought in the murderers are still attending school without any punishment, and the academy is a place where it’s a daily routine for a girl who’s a saintess candidate to be blowing trumpets and falling over somewhere.
Everything felt bothersome.
I could probably pass through with a free pass if I told the warp gate staff about my status as an instructor, but I didn't even feel like doing that. The garbage things I did yesterday, the disgraceful behavior I don't even remember, the verbal abuse toward Rena, and the fact that I wandered around without caring about the mansion being dirtied. Those things came to mind, and I was plagued by an obsession that I shouldn't be enjoying any benefits.
Even so, the most fucked up thing is that I still regret not being able to shove my cock into Claire’s voluptuous body and that beautiful, gaping pink pussy.
Even I found it truly disgusting. I tried to shake my head to forget, but it wouldn't leave my mind.
"Hoo."
Let’s just be late. I stepped out of the line and looked around to see if there was a nearby cafe.
Did I bring my wallet? I reached into my pocket, and fortunately, I felt the heavy pouch I usually carried. In Sers, you only need a card even if you don't have cash, but no matter how much I searched, there was no card. It seems I left it at the Heart mansion.
I found a suitable cafe. There was a menu board outside the shop and a counter for drinks by the window, so I didn't have to go inside and just stood outside to look at the menu. It was full of items that sounded sweet just by their names. I wanted to replenish my sugar and lose myself, so this was perfect.
What is... a Choco Blizzard? I’m curious. Let’s try drinking that first.
That was when. There were guys surrounding me. I checked the number.
Three.
I turned my eyes and was a little surprised. They were the kind of guys who only appear in manga. Because there were guys there who could only be described as Gold Taeyang.
One had a nervous face. Two had properly despicable expressions, and the one who seemed to be the leader of the two looked a bit amateurish, which was funny.
"What is it?"
"Hey, mister. You’re going to have to come with us."
"......"
Hoo. I sighed, and while feeling secretly excited inside, I nodded, saying I would follow. It was perfect since I wanted to beat someone up anyway. But these guys. How are they here?
This is the Dragon’s District. You have to be related to the Ten Families, or royalty, or have the qualifications to go up to the Floating Island. It’s a land where everyone else is forbidden from entering, so how did these guys, who look low-quality at a glance, get in here?
...Oh.
That’s right. This isn't the only strange thing. Why couldn't I feel the incongruity? There’s no way there would be so many people at the warp gate in the Dragon’s District.
Recently, the dormitory remodeling was completed, so most students live in the dorms, and Pruynar Academy’s policy doesn't like outsiders coming in. This means there’s no reason for it to be this packed. But I think I ignored it because they were clearly our school students or looked noble.
It’s just my guess, but it seems they identified the people trying to go up to the Floating Island and made them come here at this moment in some way to make the warp gate crowded…. It seems like that.
They did a large-scale operation that would consume a lot of manpower and time? They tried to catch me here because they thought they wouldn't be able to meet me, let alone catch me, if I went up to the Floating Island...?
It’s a possible story. We had a grudge relationship just yesterday, after all. It seems like strange guys were moving as Kaits warned. Even if they were garbage-level guys, I might feel a sense of crisis if they rushed at me in large numbers. This will be fun.
"Follow us."
The Gold Taeyang moved first, and I followed them. Since there were no alleyways in the Dragon’s District, the place they dragged me to was a spot with thick bushes in a park where the neat landscaping was pleasing to the eye.
"Heh heh heh. To follow us all the way here. I have to acknowledge your guts, right? Our Yeodre."
They know who I am, as expected.
"So. Who are you?"
"Who are we? We’re proud members of the Gold Taeyang Clan!"
"...Aha."
As expected. Then, why are these guys targeting me? By any chance. Are they guys sent by 'that guy' and the new faction?
...I don't think so. They look a bit sloppy for guys sent by them.
"I’ll tell you this, if it’s about me…."
"..."
I wonder what kind of bullshit they’re going to spout now. They’re definitely going to spout some nonsense about catching a monster or something.
"I’m a man who has corrupted a woman into a female slave!"
"...?"
What the hell is he saying...?
"Excuse me?"
I asked back because I thought I heard it wrong, but he had a triumphant expression. I want to hit him.
"These two guys are the same as me…. How about it. Do you feel a little respect?"
The other guy was triumphant, and the other guy turned his gaze away with a bitter look. What the fuck are these things. If this flow continues, I should be saying how strong I am. Shouldn't that kind of explanation come out?
"So?"
"What do you mean 'so'? It means you, who couldn't truly subjugate women even if you slept with them, are no match for us."
"Hey, Yoon-han. Don't do that, why don't you check this guy’s sex power?"
Sex power... aside. His name is Yoon-han? Did he come from Korea like me? They said there were several parallel worlds, so I wonder if it’s not the same Korea even if it’s Korea?
"Heh heh. Stay still."
I felt mana flowing at the end of his words. It didn't seem like an attack, so I stopped trying to swing my sword. These guys, how should I put it. Rather than Gold Taeyang, they’re like otaku?
No, the genre of Gold Taeyang or NTR is a genre that isn't enjoyed unless you’re the biggest nerd of nerds, but... they feel more like some losers cosplaying than Gold Taeyang.
"Now, let’s see…. Huh? Four women corrupted...?"
"......"
"Huh? Is that for real?"
The guy who was triumphant became quiet, and the guy who was bitter asked in surprise. ...Is four. A lot? Of course, when I was a virgin, I thought it would be a successful life if I could just fuck one person, but... if you pride yourself on being a Gold Taeyang, isn't four a small number?
"Hmph. Even so, you probably just seduced some ordinary person passing by. Let’s see... achievements... high-level mental power, beautiful female knight..."
"Oh..."
"......"
What the. Can you even know the attributes of the person you had sex with?
"This must have been the biggest prey. A woman walking the path of the highest-level mental magic…. What?!?!"
"...!!"
"Ugh?!"
Highest-level mental power and the path of magic...? Is it Emily by any chance? Seeing as they don't explicitly mention she’s a witch, the limit of that skill seemed clear.
"Heh heh... you’re a decent, no, an amazing guy...! I’m looking forward to seeing what the other two women are like?"
His voice is trembling for someone who says he’s looking forward to it?
"Next is... ugh...! A super-rare noble beautiful girl with the highest-level mental power?!"
"No way!"
"!!"
...These guys are doing comedy. Their tone is like a nerd like me, so it’s painful. Is this hatred of one’s own kind? Can I go back?
"L-look at the last one! The last one!"
"...!"
"W-wait a second. The last one is…."
This time, unlike the ones only they knew, some text appeared in front of the guy named Yoon-han or whatever, and the three of them froze at the same time.
[Virgin Married Woman]
It’s about Nilla. That was when.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The two Gold Taeyang, including Yoon-han, bowed their waists at a polite 90-degree angle, and the other guy who had been bitter bowed his waist with a reluctant feeling. What the fuck.
"What the fuck."
It was so absurd that my inner thoughts came out almost exactly as they were. That was when Yoon-han said.
"I was moved. Brother Yeodre."
"...?"
Brother?
"May I serve you as my brother...?"
At his desperate gaze, I nodded without even realizing it.