Chapter 13
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 13
Chapter Title: Life with S-rank Mana
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Im Hyeji's life had changed completely.
"Hyeji, congrats."
"Ms. Hyeji, congratulations."
"An SS-rank healer! There can't be more than ten in Korea."
"No... It's just because of the skill. My stats and other skills are still the same..."
Congratulations from everyone.
Of course, envy and jealousy were mixed in, but those emotions only made Im Hyeji more excited.
She was the center of attention.
Not just because she was pretty, but because of her abilities.
She knew it.
Even these people congratulating her were saying behind her back:
She's only A-rank mana at best.
She only got S-rank thanks to her heal skill.
Spreading rumors like that.
But that was proof it was working even better.
The SSS-rank Resurrection skill.
This skill that could bring the dead back to life had too many restrictions, but Im Hyeji, who had witnessed countless deaths over the years, knew better than anyone just how much power and influence it held simply by possessing it.
No one becomes an SS-rank hunter with just one skill.
They evaluate comprehensively: abilities, stats, and achievements as a hunter.
That's how exceptional the skill was.
And the thought that she might climb to SSS-rank—a position held by fewer than ten people in Korea—made her heart race.
Even in dungeons she cleared as usual, she could feel the other hunters treating her differently.
Nothing had actually changed.
Everyone knew Resurrection had a cooldown, and her mana hadn't increased permanently—nor had her existing heal skills improved.
Yet they took such good care of her.
"Hyeji, have some water."
"Thank you..."
"Ms. Hyeji, take a break. You're not on night watch—why aren't you sleeping?"
"Oh, yeah. I'll get some rest."
What if—just in case.
The worst situation any hunter could face.
Natural kindness shown toward the one person who could save their life.
Greed began to stir.
Being an S-rank healer came with plenty of perks and courtesy, but among groups of similar A- and S-rank hunters, she hadn't felt like she received exceptional treatment.
She wanted to stand out more in a crowd where everyone was A- or S-rank.
The Hunter Association started managing her affairs, and offers poured in from major corporations—not shady operators—asking her to endorse their ads. It thrilled her.
She didn't use SNS for ads because she lacked greed for money.
She craved fame a bit more than cash.
And now, an opportunity to satisfy that greed had arisen.
"I need to grow this skill..."
Im Hyeji ultimately couldn't give up on Resurrection.
She ignored her own vow to pretend she hadn't seen it.
And with the warning that it would vanish if it didn't reach LV5, she ended up contacting Kang Jik again.
It was better than she expected.
The scent emanating from Kang Jik put Im Hyeji's mind at ease.
It aroused her, and every time she inhaled it, her cells stood on end, sending electric tingles through her body.
Kang Jik's techniques, the size and girth of his dick.
None of that mattered.
Just being in his space, bodies pressed together, sent waves of pleasure crashing over her.
In the end, he made her cum twice again.
Their relationship had normalized raw sex without condoms.
It was funny that worries like "What if I get pregnant?" didn't even cross her mind.
If anything, she found herself thinking, What if I get pregnant again...?
She almost asked unconsciously.
Oppa, could getting pregnant give me another skill?
But Im Hyeji desperately held back.
Not yet.
Kang Jik's scent had become familiar and comforting, almost like her own, but she still hadn't given him her heart.
It just made coming over to level up her skill a little easier.
So she showered at his place and even ordered food.
It broke the immersion a bit when he ordered using her money, but that side of him actually made her smile beyond the scent.
An unpredictable guy.
No man had ever asked her to buy him food before.
Only ones who offered to treat her in exchange for company.
He surprisingly drew lines.
Even as he lusted after her body, he sometimes acted detached, like he had other motives or lost interest momentarily.
It felt considerate, but since he seemed obsessed only with her looks and sex, it actually put her mind at ease.
Calling Kang Jik superficial would be hypocritical—she didn't like anything about him except the new skill it brought, yet here she was, spreading her legs again.
Business.
Thinking of it that way eased her mind a little.
No one knew about their relationship.
For some reason, she doubted Kang Jik would tell anyone.
The reward for that was amplified by her relaxed state, bringing even more joy.
Her mana had risen to S-rank.
Only for 48 hours, but that was plenty for constant use in any dungeon.
Most dungeons could be cleared and exited within 48 hours anyway.
Hunters say it.
A-rank and S-rank stats are on different levels.
Like a whole new wall standing between them.
She could see why.
Just one rank up in mana alone.
"Huh? Hyeji, your heals got stronger?"
"Whoa, what? The heal amount?"
The reactions changed from hunters who'd received her heals daily for years.
"I think so... My mana hit S-rank too."
"Whoa!! Congrats for real."
"Insane."
"Ms. Hyeji, congratulations!"
They might be lying.
It was just a 48-hour buff, after all.
But her anxiety had dulled thanks to that pregnancy support program or whatever it was.
【Consistent high-concentration nutrient supply from semen can allow the sperm's power to take root, potentially yielding permanent effects.】
【We recommend ongoing nutrient absorption.】
Just meet Kang Jik before heading to the dungeon and get a load of semen, right?
It was a thought she couldn't have even imagined not long ago, now coming naturally.
And if doing that could truly make her mana S-rank permanently, her mind rationalized it on its own.
Why is he doing so much for me?
Of course, her unease grew too.
It hadn't been long, but she feared when this sudden storm of luck might vanish.
Could she go back to A-rank stats and skills disappearing?
It wasn't other hunters' problems—it was Im Hyeji's own sense of deprivation at stake.
With S-rank mana, her skills strengthened and mana increased, then doubled further from the creampie effect.
She stood out with overwhelming heal amounts compared to other S-rank healers.
Back to A-rank mana?
She didn't want that.
So after finishing the dungeon raid, she immediately replied to her piled-up DMs.
I want to cum loads inside you.
...Just got out of the dungeon. Should I head to your place?
She'd have blocked anyone else instantly, but a sigh of relief came first.
What if he suddenly changed his mind and lost interest?
She told herself that wouldn't happen, but you never know.
This was a crucial moment with her life on the line.
Too passive wouldn't do.
She couldn't always initiate, but she needed to respond just enough to keep things going.
She even sent her address, and when the doorbell rang this time, she opened the door to find Kang Jik standing there.
"Hi!"
"Hello..."
Even though it was his first time, him strolling in casually with beer and snacks in hand, like it was his own place, felt familiar.
"Whoa, your place is cute and cozy."
She didn't even frown when he flopped onto her bed without showering first.
Had she adapted?
Sitting and sharing a beer with snacks, then at some unpredictable moment, his lips crashed onto hers.
Rough hands dove aggressively between her pajamas, kneading her breasts like dough, yanking down her pants, and rubbing his already swollen dick against her.
"Eut..."
Today, the dizzying scent wasn't there.
A familiar aroma.
She'd grown accustomed to his masculine scent—it wasn't unpleasant—but without the arousal, his touches felt uncomfortable at times.
But not enough to push him away.
Was it just familiarity?
Or had she been tamed to the point where moans slipped out unconsciously? The thought crossed her mind now and then.
"Ahut."
His dick thrust into her slightly wet pussy.
Kang Jik saw her wince and grinned.
"This expression is nice too?"
"...Pardon?"
"I like it when you're drooling in heat, but this half-resigned look is good too. Guess you've adapted to me somewhat? You're getting wet."
"..."
One thing she hadn't adapted to: his blatant dirty talk.
She'd never met a man who spouted such vulgarity so casually.
What should she say back?
She planned to play along, but this stumped her.
Yet Kang Jik seemed to like even that—his dick throbbed harder inside her.
"Whatever. As long as I like it. You're my dick house anyway."
"...Ung."
The pistoning dick scraped her inner walls, delivering stimulation.
It didn't ignite her body or flood her with juices like the previous two times, but wetness built, and excitement grew bit by bit.
No tight fit, masterful techniques, or prolonged climaxes like she'd heard from other women.
But lacking those experiences, she surrendered to the modest thrills.
Even without the scent intoxicating her, the situation alone was enough to heat her up.
If anything, being stone-cold sober while mixing with Kang Jik in her own home—letting him pound away and grope her without love—turned her on more.
And she felt his semen flooding inside her.
Mana recharging once more.
Her skill level hadn't risen.
As he pulled out, Im Hyeji wrapped her arms around his neck and asked,
"Oppa."
"Yeah?"
"Could you come to Hwasung with me...?"
It felt like the right timing somehow.
This was the first favor Im Hyeji had mustered the courage to ask.