Party Preparations Are Tough (3)
Friday had finally arrived. The party was tomorrow, but there was still no word from Professor Kang Hyolyn.
"Professor Kang Hyolyn has personal matters to attend to, so today's class will be covered by the Dungeon Studies instructor instead."
She'd even skipped class, so she must really be busy... but she hadn't run off, had she?
Did I give her too tight a deadline?
But there was no helping it. I'd used the commission right after my grades came out—how could I have pushed it any faster? If we couldn't save Nam Da-eun, it would be more their fault than mine. If they'd said no from the start, I would've come up with another plan.
The moment class ended, I headed straight to Professor Kang Hyolyn's lab.
*Knock knock.*
"Come in."
Thank goodness someone was inside. As I opened the door, there she was, sitting in her lab chair.
"Hello. I came to check on the progress."
"Mm... yeah. Have a seat."
Professor Kang Hyolyn's expression was somewhat reluctant. It only made my anxiety worse.
"The party's tomorrow... everything's okay, right?"
"...Honestly, the defenses are tougher than I expected. The interior is even more fortified than it looks from outside, so it'll take some time. But I stake my position as head of the Korean branch on breaking through. Don't worry."
"... "
I couldn't argue with that confident tone.
"It's partly my fault for setting such a short timeline... do your best."
"No. No excuses. I underestimated them. No matter how strong their backing is, I thought I'd punch through in no time... hold on."
Kang Hyolyn furrowed her brow, trailed off, and started tapping her smartwatch. After about a minute of silence, she spoke again.
"Nam Da-eun just left the dormitory."
"Right now?"
If she'd been holed up there for days and just stepped out, it was probably for the party.
"Yes. She's probably heading to the Buyer Guild."
"... "
Of course she'd run into the guild leader there. I started thinking about potential emergencies. Like Park Min-gyu assaulting Nam Da-eun.
"This is our chance. If Nam Da-eun shows up, it'll create even more openings for me. I'll go handle things now. I'll make up for this mistake once it's done, so don't worry."
"About that compensation... mind if I add another commission right now?"
I'd been passive before, but now that we could intervene, we had to.
"Another commission?"
"If Nam Da-eun snaps and starts killing Buyer Guild members, stop her somehow."
There was no risk of her being raped or beaten. She wouldn't stand for that—she'd slaughter them all. The problem came after.
The Buyer Guild itself was weak. Nam Da-eun could wipe them out alone; they weren't that big. But the major guilds outsourcing to them? Unstoppable. The power gap was huge, and they had numbers.
To prevent retaliation, we had to extract her.
"...Normally I'd charge extra, but fine. And if we rescue Nam Da-hee, can I hide her?"
"Uh... "
It'd be safe with Kang Hyolyn, but then I couldn't lead things myself. Plus, the Buyer Guild didn't even know I existed. They wouldn't suspect me if Nam Da-hee vanished.
"No. Bring her to my dorm."
Better to keep her close for now. With Scarlett and Liliana around, she'd be secure even while I was at the party.
"Got it. Don't forget to lock the door on your way out."
*Whoosh.*
With that, Professor Kang Hyolyn sank straight into the floor.
"Whoa."
That must be her ability. Showing it off to me meant she was in a real hurry. I needed to get back too. I locked the lab door and headed to the dorm.
*Ding.*
"Haaah... haa... "
"Long time no see. Still at it, huh."
Back at the dorm, Liliana was teasing Scarlett with her tail.
"You're back? Scout wanted it, so I was playing with her."
"Hngh... H-Ho-yeon-nim. Nam Da-eun is heading to the Buyer Guild... haa... should we infiltrate right—hnngh!"
"Calm down. It's fine. Keep enjoying."
Even spasming naked on the bed, she was worrying about work. A true pro.
"Isn't that super important? Want me to lend you Scout?"
Liliana wiggled her tail, showing concern.
"Already handed it to someone reliable. It's not that I don't trust Scarlett, but they might get in each other's way."
Scarlett hadn't even infiltrated yet; she might just hinder Kang Hyolyn. Staying put was the real help this time.
"Ahaha... fine then. Guess I'll keep playing with her."
*Squish... squelch...*
"Ahh! Liliana-nim... now... hngh!"
"... "
I wanted to jump in and roll around with them, but Kang Hyolyn could show up anytime.
"Liliana. Wrap it up and let's eat. We might have a guest tonight."
"Really? Okay. Time to finish, Scout."
"Haaht! Aaaah! Ahh... haaah!"
Scout—no, Scarlett—trembled violently, climaxing dramatically. Liliana's tail, pulling out of Scarlett's pussy, was drenched.
Watching the scene, I voiced the question I'd been holding.
"Liliana. Is playing with Scarlett fun?"
I honestly couldn't understand it. Sure, it was hot to watch, but it felt like helping another girl masturbate. Imagining myself doing it made me want to puke—I could never.
"Mm, it's fun enough. And it's for someday."
"Someday?"
What did that mean?
"You'll keep adding girls, right? You'll bring 'em home eventually. Then we'll all fuck together. This is training to take control. Hehe."
"Oh... "
It sounded like total bullshit, but... it kinda made sense? She was working hard for me. True succubus mindset—proper from the start.
"Good job, Liliana. Chicken for dinner tonight."
"Yay! Chickeeeeen!"
Since getting the contract money from Ellis, we'd been eating out every other day. We'd had chicken yesterday, so today was for something else, but Liliana deserved chicken again.
Speaking of, no word from Ellis.
"Scarlett. Everything okay with Ellis?"
"Yes. Oddly, she's been talking to the guild leader more yesterday and today. Nothing else unusual."
"Just father-daughter talk... not my place."
She probably couldn't request a massage with her secretary watching.
Actually, works for me.
If Ellis nagged for one amid all this, it'd be a nightmare.
"Look at this. Postmodern Chicken for today?"
Liliana tugged my arm.
"...Is there really a chicken place called that?"
Jungle was weird enough; Postmodern was just no.
"Nah, kidding. Like Postmodern Chicken exists? Dummy?"
"Jungle Flavor, Jungle Chicken doesn't make sense either, y'know?"
We ordered chicken and started chatting.
*
Buyer Guild leader's office.
"You're here, Da-eun."
"... "
Nam Da-eun had come to the Buyer Guild for tomorrow's party. She'd spent days holed up in bed, mind numb. Not fully recovered, but she couldn't ignore the summons.
"Party's tomorrow, but you look worn out."
Nam Da-eun dodged Park Min-gyu's hand nearing her face. Luckily, he didn't mind.
"...Yes."
"I ordered a dress for you. Take a look."
Buyer Guild leader Park Min-gyu smiled, holding out the dress. It was barely fabric—deep back cut, cleavage-baring slutty thing.
"Wear that to the party tomorrow. Get ready, Da-eun."
"This is too... "
So vulgar. Nam Da-eun, who'd never worn anything like it, felt her face burn.
"Why... don't you like it?"
Park Min-gyu smiled at her. No words needed—he was threatening via her sister.
"No... "
Nam Da-eun couldn't resist. As long as her sister was captive, she'd endure any humiliation short of sex. Simple reason: if he demanded it of her, he'd do the same to Da-hee.
"Wait in your room. We go to the party together tomorrow, so rest up."
At Park Min-gyu's dismissal, Nam Da-eun took the dress and left. Alone, he slowly chuckled.
"Heh... not long now."
It started at this party. Once she allowed one thing, the next was easier, then easier still. Because she'd think her body was already soiled. Imagining claiming Nam Da-eun's body someday, Park Min-gyu prepared for tomorrow.
*
The hospital managed by the Buyer Guild.
The 10-story building looked utterly ordinary. But underground hid facilities unknown to the public. Too tight security for a mid-tier guild op.
This prison held Nam Da-hee and other hostages—Buyer Guild's secret.
Kang Hyolyn slipped through. Found Nam Da-hee's room, knocked out guards with magic when the chance came.
"Ha... tough stuff."
*Tap tap.*
She brushed off dust from dirty paths and entered. Three guards rotated outside, now asleep. CCTV looped the same frame via magic; alarm arrays got perception filters.
*Click.*
A cute girl sat inside, playing with toys from Nam Da-eun. Nam Da-hee gaped—not the burly meal-bringers or Min-gyu uncle, but a pretty lady.
"Who're you, sis...?"
Nam Da-hee huddled under the blanket, wary of the stranger.
Kang Hyolyn smiled gently.
"You're Da-eun's sister Da-hee, right? Let's go see her."
Nam Da-eun's name eased her a bit, but suspicion lingered.
"Uncle said not to talk to strangers... "
Kang Hyolyn kept smiling, subtly emitting mana. Patrol time for the guard overseers—no time for long talks.
"It's okay. Close your eyes and open 'em—you'll feel better."
"Ugh... sleepy... Min-gyu uncle... "
Nam Da-hee succumbed without fight, drifting off. Moments later, Kang Hyolyn carried the sleeping girl out of the hospital.