Chapter 110
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 110
Chapter Title: Confession in Front of 50,000 People
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"Sister!!!"
"Hurry up and fix it."
"....Aaaah!"
There was no time.
Fortunately, the guest on stage was dragging things out a little longer, and the stylist waiting in the makeup room caught sight of Lee Soo-ah's state. She panicked, yanked at her own hair, and hurriedly touched up the makeup.
"What the heck did you do!!"
"You know damn well. Don't make me say it. It's embarrassing."
"You're insane. Insane.."
At least the silver lining was that her stylist was a pro who also handled her makeup. The smeared makeup got a quick fix.
It wasn't perfect, but in a flash, it looked somewhat natural again.
"Sister, and what's this?"
Finally catching her breath, the stylist spotted something unfamiliar around her neck and called her out on it.
Lee Soo-ah was her employer, but after years together, the stylist had developed a sense of ownership—not to mention professional pride.
Of course, she'd actively incorporate Lee Soo-ah's opinions, but it was her job to put the brakes on anything that looked off.
"Oh, this?"
"Kyaaah!"
As Lee Soo-ah lifted the choker, the red mark on her pale neck stood out glaringly.
She gave an awkward smile and lowered it back, leaving the stylist speechless.
There wasn't even time to argue.
Besides, the stylist already knew anyway.
She's an accomplice.
It was awkward to tell her to take it off. Hilariously enough, from the stylist's perspective, the choker didn't look half bad as a makeshift accessory—it even served as a nice accent to her current outfit.
"Looks good, right?"
"...Yeah. Hurry up and get out there, sister. Your makeup's a bit messed up, but why do you look even prettier? Should I not have gone so heavy?"
"Nah. It's not messed up—it's improved."
Lee Soo-ah smiled and said something cryptic the stylist couldn't quite grasp.
The heavy idol makeup had lightened a touch, but in the process, the effects of the semen had kicked in. Her skin looked youthful, glowing with a dewy sheen that added a fresh vibe.
It definitely boosted her confidence.
Was this the age where she had to rely on stuff like this?
The stark difference made her a little sad, yet thrilled at the same time.
Getting younger is a privilege no one else can have.
Thanks to the guest buying time, she made it onto the stage without issue, joining the second verse seamlessly for the duet.
It was a sexy concept track showcasing girl crush vibes.
A live performance with powerful dance moves.
The short skirt flirted with exposure, and she had to nail the high notes too—a track with real difficulty.
But it was effortless.
She marveled at her body, free to hit those highs and move fluidly.
Even while dancing frantically, she'd dismissed the incoming messages without checking. But Kang Jik had prepared a special concert gift just for her.
The 'Vitality' effect is applied for 48 hours.
Absorbing mana from an A-grade magic stone amplifies the 'Vitality' effect.
＊＊ 2 talents rise by 2 grades.
＊ The 'Dewy Skin' effect is applied.
＊＊ Skin age becomes younger.
＊ Fatigue does not accumulate easily.
She didn't know the details, but two talents jumping two grades at once was a first. And she knew for sure this was Kang Jik's gift.
'Kang Jik...'
Honestly, she'd been anxious.
Lately, without seeing him, she'd been living her normal life. It felt like she'd somewhat escaped the surreal days spent with him.
Even though they'd done it in the practice room.
When it was just the two of them, anything went. But preparing for the concert meant she couldn't indulge in those crazy acts alone, leading to waves of self-loathing.
First things first: recruiting the stylist.
Luckily, she was like a manager who handled everything for her—the closest person around—so that eased the burden.
She'd even seemed to catch on in the practice room.
That's why, despite freaking out about how insane it was, the stylist trusted and went along with Lee Soo-ah's choices.
And she had to ask the guest too.
A senior she'd been close with since debut days, someone she admired and called sister. She agreed readily.
'So, when Soo-ah gives the signal, we jump into the song right away. Otherwise, I drag it out a bit?'
'Yes. Sorry.'
'No worries. Prep takes time. I'll make it as unboring as possible. But what if the signal never comes?'
'....Then it's a disaster...'
'Hahaha. I know that won't happen. Just trust me!'
Everyone had agreed without hesitation, but when she thought about how it was all just to have sex, the self-loathing hit hard. Maybe she shouldn't have.
But thinking of Kang Jik, she had to go through with it despite the ordeal.
To honor his trust.
She couldn't push him out now that he'd woven so deeply into her daily life.
It wasn't about losing love or trust.
That made it even scarier.
She had to do it rationally, not emotionally.
Well, it all worked out in the end. Her efforts paid off handsomely—more than deserved.
But as these successes piled up, she feared what crazy stunt she'd pull next. For now, though, she decided to savor the moment.
Lee Soo-ah's confident vocals and dance, brimming with assurance, wrapped up to cheers and applause even louder than the opening.
"Haa. Haa."
The guest, breathing heavily, grabbed the mic as she caught her breath.
"How does Soo-ah keep getting better at dancing and singing with every passing day?"
Sincere words, genuine eyes—not empty flattery.
"Talent is scary like this. To avoid backlash from my fans, I gotta work harder."
The humble words from a guest who toured the world yearly hit her right in the feels.
It might just be lip service, but knowing the guest's personality made it all the sweeter for Lee Soo-ah.
Sure, it was the power of semen that made it happen.
But she saw it as part of her now—a power she'd carry forward.
For the remaining stages.
To repay the fans who'd waited, she packed more than planned into the time. After the final stage, she stepped forward for the finale.
Seeing Kang Jik—headband on, waving a light stick happily alongside Im Hyeji and Kang Hana—brought a smile to her face.
All 50,000 audience members were enjoying it like him, or even more intensely, but her gaze lingered on him. Every little reaction pulled her attention.
Maybe the lingering semen dripping late into her hastily wiped panties.
Or the warmth from his semen.
Just knowing he was watching calmed her heart, letting her deliver her prepared words without a stutter.
"Everyone. Today, I want to use this moment to confess something to you all."
Could she pull it off?
Words she'd practiced in the mirror hundreds, thousands of times.
With Kang Jik watching, it felt like spilling her heart out casually, like handing in homework for review.
Do I really like Kang Jik for real now?
It was a confusing, weird emotion.
Her body reacted like it was love, but her feelings? More like comfy when together.
"I've awakened."
Whoosh!
What did anything else matter?
Tiny sparks began flickering around Lee Soo-ah, one by one.
Kyaaah!
Wow!!
Gasps and cheers from the crowd made the sparks dance.
How long had she dreamed of this?
She'd never wanted to awaken just to brag to someone.
It was to erase that trauma.
To be free from the fear of such dangers ever again.
That was the reason.
Waaaaaah!
No single cheer would reach her clearly.
But the celebration in the roar of 50,000 voices came through loud and clear.
Without even mentioning rank or skills.
Just the announcement of her awakening drew pure joy and congrats.
Her fans knew better than anyone how desperately she'd wanted to become a hunter.
"Thank you. This is all thanks to you all."
No empty words.
Their love and support let Lee Soo-ah awaken.
Their attention turned to money, and that money bought her Kang Jik's power.
"And...."
The best day ever.
The dreamed fantasy made real.
Overwhelmed, she touched the foreign sensation at her neck.
Leather choker.
Kang Jik's mark branded beneath.
Not quite love, not master and servant—an odd relationship left strange feelings.
Neither, yet throughout the show, she'd performed with his semen still dripping late, unable to clean up, hiding his trace before 50,000 while fidgeting not to get caught. It irked her.
Her subtle gaze fixed on one spot.
Did he read the emotion in her eyes?
She saw Kang Jik's flustered face.
"I want to thank my benefactor too—the one who gave me this new life. Thanks to that person, I could finish this stage successfully, become a hunter, and live loved as Lee Soo-ah. I'll cherish the gift they gave me and live well."
With those final words, she placed a hand on her lower belly and smiled.
Then bowed, signaling the end of the show.
The 11th anniversary concert closed under a starry night sky.