Chapter 16
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 16
Chapter Title: The SS-rank Hunter's Secret Personal Porter
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After devouring some chicken and lounging in bed watching TV like it was the most normal thing in the world, I naturally ended up lying next to Im Hyeji.
"...Aren't you going home?"
"Huh? You want me to leave?"
"...Should I let you stay the night?"
"Why not? Who's coming over later?"
"No... it's not like that..."
Everything felt so natural that even Im Hyeji looked flustered.
I acted without a shred of shame.
"Then I'll crash here."
"Uh..."
"When's your next dungeon run?"
"Tomorrow afternoon."
"Then you'll need to top up on semen anyway before you go. No point in going back and forth—I'll stay, we can have lunch, and I'll give you a nice big load before you head out."
"...Okay."
A hint of unease still lingered on her face.
She must have accepted it because it was about absorbing semen for skill growth, not because I was acting like her boyfriend.
And honestly, I had no intention of tying myself down to her like some boyfriend either.
I was just doing this because there weren't any other women around to impregnate right now, and I wanted to fuck Im Hyeji a whole lot more.
An awkward air hung between us.
It was our first time sleeping together, after all.
"You slept like a baby in my arms before. So why's it feel so weird just lying side by side?"
"That time... the morning sickness was really bad."
Lying on my side with my arm propped under my head, I watched as she pulled the blanket up to her nose and mumbled.
I slid my arm behind her neck and pulled her close.
She didn't push me away, but I could feel her body tense up, holding her breath.
"We need to level up those skills. Can't do it in the dungeon, so we gotta be consistent when you're out."
"...Yeah."
Whatever the excuse, I held the justification in my hands, which meant I could pretty much do whatever I wanted with Im Hyeji.
At least until her skills hit Lv5 and her magic power permanently reached true S-rank.
So I'd enjoy it while it lasted.
I drifted off after reminding her like this every now and then, making sure she wouldn't forget.
I hadn't realized it myself, but hearing Im Hyeji's soft breathing as she fell into a deep sleep in my arms brought on a pleasant drowsiness, amplified by the buzz from the beer, and I passed out.
Im Hyeji slept like a rock.
She'd always struggled with insomnia.
It was one of those mild mental quirks that every hunter seemed to have—constantly diving into dungeons, camping out for days on end, getting used to that lifestyle until you ended up sleeping with one eye open, always on guard.
Even when you did sleep, it was never deep, and back home, the lack of day-night cycles in dungeons made it hard to catch any rest at all.
A few years of that life, and you got accustomed to it, sure—but the stress of never truly sleeping it off never fully went away.
That's why hunters' dungeon camping gear kept evolving.
Magic tents with perfect soundproofing, or ones with built-in washing areas inside spacious interiors.
But that stuff was cumbersome for hunters tackling 2-3 day dungeons, and Im Hyeji never bothered with it anyway, so fatigue was always simmering under the surface for her.
'Come to think of it, every time with Oppa...'
The first time she'd had sex with Kang Jik.
That night, she'd gone home and slept like the dead.
Of course, morning sickness hit the next day, making her forget all about it—but looking back, that first night after awakening, she'd slept nearly nine hours straight, the first time in years.
The second time was when she'd gone to Kang Jik's place because of the nausea and swallowed his semen orally.
That had freed her from the morning sickness pain too, letting her sleep deeply.
And the next day after that, she'd slept decently well too.
Then back to the dungeon grind and the same routine.
A few days later, after their second round of sex, she'd slept well again.
She hadn't pieced it together until then.
She'd never slept that well before, so she couldn't even recognize it.
Was it because of this? Rather than dwelling on it, the situation itself just felt awkward and unbelievable.
Being an SS-rank hunter had her mind racing too.
But today...
When she woke up in Kang Jik's arms, ten hours had passed, and her body felt incredibly refreshed.
That's when it hit her.
It was thanks to Kang Jik.
His semen provided nutrients that even aided her body's recovery.
Her body felt so light.
It wasn't just her magic power hitting S-rank.
No visible stats had changed, but her overall condition—the difference between normal days and after taking his semen—was huge.
Im Hyeji looked up at Kang Jik from within his arms.
No matter how many times she saw him, he wasn't handsome.
Honestly, compared to the good-looking people she'd known, he was plain ugly.
Not ugly enough to repel her, but the world was harsh like that—people were either hot or not.
If she compromised and split it into three categories, it'd be handsome, ruggedly handsome, and ugly.
He fell squarely into the last one, and even accounting for their physical intimacy, it was disappointingly so.
No, wait—if he just took better care of himself, maybe he'd be passable?
Being generous, yeah, he could be.
He was packing some extra weight, didn't shave properly, and clearly skipped skincare.
Of course, she hadn't slept with him for his looks, so no real complaints there.
But it was weird.
Falling asleep in this guy's arms.
Growing more natural about nestling into him.
And now, she was the one craving his semen.
She got up to prepare breakfast-slash-lunch.
She considered cooking, but realized she'd slept too long and time was short.
"Gotta head out by 1..."
Factoring in eating, washing up, and travel time left no room for cooking.
Im Hyeji, having ordered some hearty gukbap, approached the bed and gently woke Kang Jik.
"Oppa..."
"Mm... you're up?"
Kang Jik, frowning as he barely cracked his eyes open, pulled Im Hyeji toward him.
"Eep!"
"What time is it?"
"Ten."
"Already? Why didn't you wake me?"
"I just got up myself."
"Yeah? Food?"
"Ordered it."
"Cool. Then let's fuck quick, eat, shower, and head out."
"...Okay."
One of Kang Jik's good traits, if you could call it that.
Put nicely, he was straightforward; put harshly, he was blunt as hell.
But it didn't bother Im Hyeji.
It lined up perfectly with what she'd planned.
"Okay. Two loads charged up."
"Huh?"
"Nah, nothing. I can give you two doses of nutrient-packed semen a day, but it takes eight hours to recharge."
"Oh!"
"Gonna quick-fill you twice, so have a good run."
Kang Jik was already rock-hard from waking up, no foreplay needed.
True to his word: once right after getting up, once more at the dining table after eating.
The growth of SSS-grade Skill Resurrection to Lv3 is not far off. Do your best!
"I chugged two acceleration nutrients to level it up faster. You gotta come get them every three days, no exceptions."
"Okay..."
Even as she showered after the night and morning sessions before heading to work, her cheeks burned.
It wasn't some wildly abnormal routine, though.
Hunters staked their lives in dungeons, so naturally, many had heightened breeding instincts or libidos.
Not just guys—women hunters gossiped too, more than half joking about sleeping with hot guys on days off or getting some that very morning.
Who'd have thought Im Hyeji's turn would come.
And inviting him to her place, no less.
Her womb was stuffed full with two thick loads, so much she couldn't squeeze it all out and felt it trickling down.
Even so, barely any time had passed, but starting the day with his semen felt right—like properly gearing up.
It brought a sense of stability.
For a full 48 hours.
She felt recharged, ready to wield true S-rank magic power confidently.
Arriving at Semi Guild, Im Hyeji reported to the guild master before heading to the dungeon.
"Can I bring a personal porter on the Hwaseong run?"
"Huh? Of course, Hyeji. You're an SS-rank hunter—up to five if you want. Who's it gonna be?"
Kim Semi, the guild master in her early forties, asked with a smile.
Her voluptuous figure belied her age, paired with a youthful face.
Running one of Korea's top-ten guilds demanded savvy and charisma in managing hunters, and she made a point of accommodating her members' requests whenever possible.
"Oh, Kang Hana's big brother—we got close while hanging out, and he's helped me out a bit..."
"Ah, sure thing! But you do know it's dangerous, right?"
"Yeah, I told him."
"Got it. Porters stick to the rear campsite anyway, so no real risk. That's sweet of you, looking out for your friend's brother. You mean that F Team B-rank girl's brother?"
"Yes!"
"Cool. Let me know if you need anything else. You're a priority asset for the guild now—and the Hunter Association too."
"Thank you, Guild Master."
"Call me sis, Hyeji."
"Y-Yeah... Sis."
Her mind eased a bit.
The issues that needed resolving were mostly handled.
Final hurdle.
Im Hyeji headed to the F Team lounge.
Today, her C Team and Kang Hana's F Team were dungeon-bound together.
"Hyeji!"
"Hana."
Before departure, the two grabbed coffee at the building's cafe, chatting about this and that.
Even without specific topics, their interests overlapped plenty, and being the same age meant endless stories.
Gauging the moment, Im Hyeji broached it carefully.
"Hana, about your brother..."
"Huh? Who?"
"That... the one I saw at your place. Your big bro."
"Oh! Kang Jik? What's up with him? Don't tell me you stalked his SNS and slid into his DMs?"
"No, no, nothing like that. We're heading to Hwaseong this time."
"Yeah."
"What if I brought your brother along as my porter...?"
"...Him? Why?"
"He's just hanging around at home, right? Stole your money too. No real job, but porters get paid well..."
Kang Hana waved her hands frantically, trying to dissuade her.
"No, really, it's fine, Hyeji. Seriously, don't. He gets into scraps sometimes, but he knows his place—no big incidents."
"No, Hana, I'm serious. I'm okay with it. He hasn't done much for you... At least this way..."
Im Hyeji was earnest enough to push politely but firmly.
And in the end, they found common ground.
"Fine... if you're that insistent, I'll at least ask him. Thanks, Hyeji. For me..."
"N-No problem."
Unable to meet eyes, face flushed, she boarded the vehicle heading to the dungeon.