Chapter 132
Chapter 132
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 132
Chapter Title: Festival (3)
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"Uh, uh... magic?"
"Yeah. You suddenly got ridiculously strong yesterday."
I had no intention of nagging her now about why she'd done it. Not between us.
I was just curious about the spell that had packed enough power to break free of the contract.
"To be honest, um..."
Lilia set down the takoyaki she'd picked up with a toothpick and scratched her cheek.
"I don't really know either."
"You don't know?"
"It was just... at some point, I couldn't control my lust anymore. I was suffering from it nonstop, and then you came in, and I just instinctively went for it..."
"Hmm... Do you not remember the horns and wings that sprouted then either?"
"I grew horns and wings?"
"Yeah. They looked super cool."
"Gasp. I should've taken a picture."
If even Lilia didn't know... What was I supposed to do? I couldn't just drag her to Professor Im Sol for an examination.
Sure, I could let it slide, but the problem was I was worried she'd cause an incident I couldn't cover up.
"Come to think of it, Mom always told me to be careful around men."
"Tell me more about that."
Lilia had just dropped what was obviously a major plot hook.
A tale about the secret of her birth was probably coming next.
I perked up my ears, ready to listen intently.
"Uh... She went on and on about something, but I was playing games and didn't listen much, so that's all I remember."
"Wow."
Was there ever such a delinquent girl?
Thinking back, the heroine system had given Lilia a pretty high score.
There had to be something to her. I'd have to investigate if the chance came up.
Not that I knew how. I meant if the opportunity arose.
"Whatever. Let's just eat the takoyaki."
"Aye aye, sir."
Munch.
Lilia, apparently oblivious since she didn't remember her own actions, was eating her takoyaki without a care.
I left her to munch away beside me and scanned the other cadets enjoying the Heavenly Festival.
Night was starting to fall.
The first-years, finally over their survival exam fatigue, were coming out in droves to join the festivities.
Even those eliminated early must have found it tough cooped up in those cramped dorms for days.
'Peaceful.'
The demon cult Pandemic had been quiet lately.
I figured they'd pull off their next terrorist attack soon, but there wasn't a hint of it.
Of course, terror attacks happened without warning by nature.
In the original story, it varied by route, but they often hit around day three or four of the festival.
So I'd need to keep an eye on things starting day three.
"Lilia. Want to try anything else? Starting tomorrow, I'll be busy too, so if you want me to hang out, you'll have to wait a bit. Let's do everything you want today."
"Hmm, then... head back to the dorm?"
"Already?"
The first-years were multiplying, so early was fine by me.
"...Just?"
Lilia poked at her takoyaki and hung her head.
"...Yeah, let's go."
I could tell just by looking at her face now.
Sigh. Fine. Let's see who wins tonight.
*
"Agh..."
Pain from the morning.
My waist seriously hurt like hell.
Already drained from yesterday, I'd overdone it.
Right after the survival exam, Lilia had dragged me into all-night sex. I took over later, but tiring was tiring.
Then spars with the vice president, crash back at the dorm, wake up to play with Lilia and give her another taste.
Lilia, apparently loving last night, slept beside me with a smile.
I poked her smooshed breast playfully, then stretched and got out of bed.
"No matter how I think about it, that was definitely a warning aimed at men."
Lilia's mom must have foreseen that lust. Was it "beware men" or "warn the men who meet Lilia"?
Otherwise, it didn't make sense.
"Tch. Time to wash up."
It was already lunchtime.
Time to meet the Lucy and Lumi twins soon.
I splashed water on my sluggish body to wake up.
Good thing I'd eaten that elf essence. Without it, I might not have gotten up today.
I left sleeping Lilia and headed out.
We'd meet at the central fountain, so I'd stroll over.
Outside was still bustling.
Festival to blow off exam stress—this vibe would last the week.
"Tomorrow, Professor Im Sol... and I should check on A-young too. Soo-rin unnie, and Ellis might contact me... Agh. Headache."
What was with all these tasks?
Focusing on today, I hurried to the central fountain.
Clubs had booths selling stuff, but nothing looked tasty.
"Hi hi."
The twins were already at the fountain.
"Hello, Ho-yeon."
"...Hi."
I greeted the Lucy-Lumi twins energetically to boost my mood, but Lucy's response was off.
★ Heroine Status ★ [Lucy] ❤️ Favorability: 88 💖 Lust: 40 🍲 Appetite: 60 😴 Fatigue: 55 Current Status: I wonder if we're bothering Ho-yeon... '...?'
Why was she like this?
It'd be nice if the status showed all her thoughts, but it only captured the current one—annoying.
"What should we do today?"
It would've been smart to scout fun spots ahead, but I'd been busy banging Lilia.
"U-um, I'd like to go to the arcade."
"Arcade sounds good."
The gaming club had set up a bunch earlier—perfect.
"..."
Lucy's expression was still sour.
She seemed a bit sulky.
"Lucy, something wrong? You seem down."
I voiced my concern to her.
"...Is it okay to hang out with us? What if your girlfriend finds out?"
"...?"
"Hic!"
Lucy's bombshell made Lumi clap a hand over her mouth.
Her wide eyes screamed shock as she stared at me.
I was even more stunned. What nonsense was this?
"No, what are you talking about? I don't have a girlfriend."
I racked my brain for what sparked this.
Only one thing fit.
She hadn't acted like this during the survival exam. So she must've caught me with Lilia last night.
Wasn't she tired? Should've rested a day.
But denial wasn't the play—be bold.
"B-but yesterday..."
"The one wandering around yesterday was a senior connected to the student council. She worked so hard for me that I bought her food."
Instant excuse, but solid.
I said "connected senior," so even if student council checked, I had cover.
"Ah, aha... I misunderstood... Sorry."
Lucy blushed and bowed her head.
Her slight smile said relief—no girlfriend.
"Hic... I-I didn't believe it from the start. Hic."
Lumi was hiccupping hard from the shock.
"I was shocked too. Hey, ask first next time."
"Sorry..."
She apologized for her solo misunderstanding.
"It's fine."
'What do I do with her...'
Her sudden remark threw me off more.
Lucy was in a tricky spot now.
If only I'd claimed her fully like Lilia—easier. But with conquer incomplete, juggling girls was tough.
Her chatty, social nature meant more rumors.
Though not really rumors.
'Gotta watch for chances.'
An opportunity to finish her would come.
Best with Lumi too, but no greed.
"Then, gaming club? Looked fun."
"Let's go go go!"
"Sounds good."
Today, festival with the twins.
*
"Kuh, heh. Hahaha."
In a vast room of a grand mansion.
A man at a luxurious desk clawed at his hair.
"The third-years' disgrace? Yeah. Let's see who's disgraced."
Shin Dong-min read hate comments on his smartwatch about himself, then swept all the books off the desk in his frizzy-haired frenzy.
"I'll kill them all..."
"You trash."
A middle-aged man now loomed behind the bowed Shin Dong-min.
"F-Father..."
"Not content with losing to a first-year and tarnishing Shin Young Guild's name? And crumbling over this?"
Shin Dong-min's father—the guild's strongest—had come personally.
The guild master glared coldly at his son.
"I'm sorry... Father."
Thud. Thud.
The middle-aged man approached, grabbed Shin Dong-min's face, and forced it up.
Sunken eyes, filthy and weary, still burned with flames.
Flames of 'desire.'
"Failure happens to everyone. Your first? Brutal, sure. But rise. Shin Young stands behind you."
Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap.
"Father, this...?"
Shin Dong-min scanned the documents from his father.
"They'll all be your strength. Raise the guild's prestige you dropped—with your own hands."
"Father...!"
"Never crumble... You're my son. You can succeed, no question."
"Yes. Somehow. Whatever it takes... I'll have my revenge...!"
Shin Dong-min clenched his fist, gazing at the man.
The middle-aged man nodded and left the room.
Back in his own quarters down the hall, the Shin Young Guild Master sat, head bowed.
"Haa... Why did he turn out like this?"
Where had that bright child gone? Now a ugly monster.
But as a father, he couldn't abandon him. Knew the wrong path, yet had to support.
"Dong-min... Please, rise again."
The guild master clasped hands, praying to some god for his son.
Meanwhile, Shin Dong-min smirked at the documents.
"I won't crumble like this..."
Calmer, he reflected on events.
Recalled Lee Ho-yeon's final words.
[You said you'd do anything if I won. Never approach the president again. Next time, I'll really kill you.]
"Kuh. Yeah. That's how it was. Planned from the start... Ignored my feelings to give herself to that bastard? You slut...!"
Bang!
Mana-charged fist split the desk in two.
Panting, biting his lip.
"It's all her fault... Moon Soo-rin."
This all happened because of her. If she'd accepted him, none of it.
No fight with Ho-yeon. Hell, Ho-yeon wouldn't even be in student council—her recommendation.
'I'll make you feel my pain.'
Blinded by ugly jealousy, unhinged Shin Dong-min plotted revenge using his father's power.