Chapter 34

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 34

Chapter Title: Woman Who Wants to Get Pregnant (2)

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"...Lee Soo-ah?"

"Oh? You know me?"

"Ah, sorry. I saw you on SNS yesterday..."

"Hoho, it's fine. I'm used to it."

Lee Soo-ah had a beautiful eye smile.

Her big eyes curved into half-moons as she flashed a friendly grin, the kind of cuteness that made anyone smile back involuntarily.

She was 28, or so I'd heard. Could someone that age really pull off cute?

And it ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠wasn't just innocent charm—it was a seasoned, calculated cuteness.

Something impossible without a touch of genuine purity mixed in.

"Mr. Kang Jik?"

"Yes?"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Han Semi, master of Semi Guild."

Lee Soo-ah's presence was so overwhelming that I'd been staring openly at her, completely missing Han Semi sitting across from me.

Lee Soo-ah was stunning, no doubt, but Han Semi was incredibly beautiful too.

She had this rich, mature allure.

And she didn't look a day over her prime.

Im Hyeji had told me she was 42, but she could pass for my age easily.

Compared to me, she'd even sound natural calling me "big brother."

"Hello."

Either way, here I was, standing awkwardly between these two beauties.

"Have a seat next to Soo-ah."

"Ah, sure."

Were they in the middle of something? Why call me in? Couldn't I just come after they finished?

I might act freely around Im Hyeji, but that's because our relationship puts me firmly in the dominant position.

She clings to me regardless of my looks.

These two women, though? They were at a social level where they didn't need to spare a glance for someone like me—they had the status and money for it.

Plus, I was here to sign on as Im Hyeji's personal porter for Semi Guild, their SS-rank hunter.

"Read over the contract and stamp it here. Nothing special—just a nondisclosure agreement about keeping everything you see or hear about Hyeji in the dungeon confidential. There's also a clause against any harmful actions toward her, penalties for skipping scheduled dungeon runs without notice, and a few other things. Take a look."

"Got it..."

Made sense for a high-end porter gig paying 200 per day—plenty of restrictions attached.

How elite could she be? Well, Im Hyeji was a genuine SS-rank hunter now with a contract in place, so Semi Guild had every reason to sweat the small stuff.

"We'll also need your consent for a background check. That's not from us—it's a mandatory Hunter Association requirement."

"Understood."

It wasn't common, but back in the early hunter days, assassinations of foreign SS-rank hunters to weaken rival nations happened a lot.

Even now, incidents tied to "that country" occasionally surfaced, sparking global outrage—just never officially announced.

So yeah, being thorough here made sense. I signed the contract.

Nothing shady in there.

No need for poison pills in a simple porter contract, especially not from a top-10 guild like Semi.

Once I signed, both women's gazes locked onto me.

"...What..."

You're staring, aren't you?

I wanted to say something, but their auras were too intimidating to even open my mouth.

Im Hyeji was beautiful, of course.

If I had to pick between her and Lee Soo-ah? I'd probably go with Lee Soo-ah... but Im Hyeji wouldn't lose by much. Her beauty was that impressive.

Especially since I'd been intimate with Im Hyeji.

I knew every inch of her body—flawless skin, breasts, pussy—not a single imperfection.

Factoring that in, she held her own against Lee Soo-ah completely.

Or so I could claim.

But that was just holding ground.

Lee Soo-ah was gorgeous.

Even stripped bare with dark nipples or a bushy pussy, her celebrity glow wouldn't fade much.

And there's truth to how position shapes a person—the aura radiating from her next to me was suffocating.

Her leaning in, chin propped on her hand, made my heart race for no reason.

"Oh, right—introductions are late. Can I call you Kang Jik?"

"Sure..."

"You probably know her as Lee Soo-ah, but she's a singer and actress. There's that last dungeon raid before heading to Mars, right? She's joining."

"...Yeah..."

Why tell me this?

I wanted to ask why a civilian was dungeon-diving, but it wasn't my place.

I was a civilian on the outside too, heading in as a porter for cash.

And among those entering dungeons, some were civilians.

Civilians had roles they could fill inside.

Just... risky ones.

Did Lee Soo-ah need to take that risk?

Obviously not.

She could quit now, live comfortably, and do whatever she wanted.

Why bother?

"She wants to see a dungeon up close. Recent studies show higher awakening rates among frequent visitors, so she figured she'd give it a shot."

"Ah..."

"Take good care of her."

I vaguely remembered a Hunter Gallery post from a few days ago—no deep dive into papers, but yeah.

5% chance.

Among those fated to awaken anyway, civilians near gates or frequenting dungeons had about a 10% higher rate than average.

'Whoa, really?' I'd skimmed it, but comments trashed the small sample size and shaky stats. As an already-awakened guy, it didn't matter to me.

Who knew someone would bet their life on it like superstition?

A global star like Lee Soo-ah, no less.

"Just in case, she'll go with Hyeji. You know?"

"Ahh. Revive her if she dies?"

"...Yes."

So they had safeguards.

Han Semi's knowing smile suggested some hefty compensation or personal ties.

Either way, helping Lee Soo-ah could pay big dividends later—didn't look like they'd pass it up.

With Im Hyeji as backup, her gamble didn't seem suicidal.

Money was no object for a celeb-slash-singer-slash-songwriter-slash-actress-slash-landlord swimming in cash.

Spend whatever to boost those slim awakening odds, then bask in the payoff if it hit.

"So in the dungeon, Soo-ah stays by Hyeji's side. That's why we called you now. Can you pack for Soo-ah too, in your ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠bag?"

"Huh? Porter for two?"

"Just this once."

"Ah... Wouldn't it be better to find someone reliable separately...?"

I turned down the awkward gig.

Sure, Lee Soo-ah was hot.

Eye candy alone stirred impregnation urges.

But work and play had to stay separate.

Dungeon with Im Hyeji and Lee Soo-ah?

Sharing gear too?

Different tents might be fine, but if safety forced us into one...

My dungeon sex dreams? Dead on arrival.

"She insisted on going alone—fully entrusting it to Semi Guild. So we're asking you. No extra tent needed at night; bunk with Hyeji's group. Won't add much weight."

What could I do if the client insisted?

"Pay's for two, naturally."

"...400?"

"Yes. Soo-ah may not be SS-rank, but she's worth it."

"I'll do my best. Leave any gear to me."

"Pfft."

Lee Soo-ah, watching my flip, covered her mouth and burst out laughing.

"You're fun. Nice working with you."

"Yeah... Big fan."

And just like that, I was dungeon-bound for the pre-Mars finale raid—with a world star.

No tent sex with Im Hyeji at night, but morning quickie before entry? Solid workaround.

Plus, an opportunity crept into my mind.

45% pregnancy rate.

Honestly, that alone left me skeptical.

Impregnating a powerless, skill-less woman—could she really birth SSS-grade like Im Hyeji, or at least SS?

And as if reading my doubts, the Pregnancy Support Program chimed in.

Suddenly, the laughing Lee Soo-ah next to me started looking like prime breeding stock.