In the Club Room
'Clean.' Definitely quicker to tidy up without stripping down. One Clean spell wipes away sweat and all the byproducts.
We straightened our clothes and got out of bed.
"I'm heading out now, Ayoung."
"Mm... okay, go ahead."
Short but intense—we'd wrapped up our deep connection, so it was time to get back. Lunch break was down to less than two minutes. I'd have to sprint with acceleration magic. Still, we'd gone all the way with the creampie finish, so no regrets.
Pretty fulfilling way to spend it.
Probably the most packed time of any cadet at the academy. What could beat screwing the infirmary teacher in the infirmary? Anyway, time to head to the classroom...
"...Ayoung."
"..."
Baek Ayoung clung to one of my fingers, gazing up with puppy-dog eyes like she was seeing her owner off. She knew she had to let me go—it was just her whining. Whining to spend more time with me. Hard to ignore those pleading eyes...
But no choice. Class awaits. Lucy and Lumi are probably waiting too.
I gently pried her finger loose and pulled her into a soft hug.
"See you, darling."
"...Yeah. Come again next time. I'll be waiting."
I parted from Baek Ayoung and slipped out of the infirmary. Outside, cadets were already lining up for treatment the moment lunch ended.
I shook my head and headed for the classroom. Not like those guys are rare. No need to care.
How do I ambush Ayoung next?
On the way to class, I pondered recreating that rape play vibe from before. Threats wouldn't work now—too much trust built up. Forcing it felt off too.
Or maybe she'd love it?
But she acts so averse on the surface. Forcing it might not sit right. A woman's heart matters, after all.
"Tch. Ask Liliana?"
Succubus like her should know her stuff.
Moments later, I entered the classroom and spotted Lucy and Lumi whispering over there. Right before class, and they're still at it—must be something important.
I glanced around while the twins hadn't noticed me yet. Ellis and Nam Da-eun were there too. Truth be told, I didn't act like I knew them at school. Ellis has that high-class vibe, hard to approach... and I'd only gotten close to Nam Da-eun recently.
Nam Da-eun was tapping her smartwatch with a smile. Probably messaging Nam Da-hee.
Come to think of it, who does Nam Da-eun eat lunch with?
I eat with Lucy and Lumi every day. Ellis handles her own, no doubt—doesn't care what people think. Maybe heads to some fancy restaurant.
What about Da-eun then?
Gotta ask when I get home.
No friends to eat with... she'd be alone. That's... not great. She's basically my girlfriend now.
As I stared at Nam Da-eun with those thoughts, she noticed and looked my way. A slight smile. Wild—that stoic girl smiling at me.
Feeling good, I gave a subtle nod back and turned away. She didn't seem to want public acknowledgment at school.
That's when my eyes met Ellis's—she'd been sneaking glances.
"..."
She squeezed her eyes shut, shook her head slightly, then went back to her smartwatch.
"...?"
What's her deal? Effect wearing off? Nah, that lasts ages.
The massage rejection?
Rejected her yesterday. Anyway, centaur issue means we'll meet soon. If she wants a massage then, sure.
I approached Lucy and Lumi, still whispering.
"Lucy, Lumi. What's up?"
"Uh, oh, Ho-yeon? Nothing."
"Hehe. You're here?"
The twins, all cuddly, sprang apart the second I arrived. Like nothing happened.
"...Why the act?"
Curious, but I'd respect their privacy. Watching them play is entertaining enough.
I sat between them and prepped for class. Both had short hair, but Lucy redyed hers sky blue to tell them apart.
"Ho-yeon. You have to come after class."
"Huh? Oh, club room? Got it. We planned it."
"Yes. Definitely. No excuses! Lucy's excited too."
"L-Lumi...! Don't say weird stuff! And you're more excited than me!"
"No way. Lucy likes it too, that's why..."
"..."
Keep it down—people are staring.
I held back. They'd quiet soon anyway.
"Sorry, Lumi... yelled."
"No, Lucy. My bad for teasing."
They locked eyes with a whine, then hugged tight, rubbing cheeks like feeling each other's warmth. I'd seen this post-bicker routine plenty—cute. They bond tighter after fights, like neighborhood kids.
Drag—
"Hello—! Dungeon Research Professor Kang Hyolyn here!"
Thankfully, the professor entered, splitting the twins. Afternoon class began.
*
"..."
"What's wrong, Rebecca ma'am?"
"Nothing. Just a headache today."
Rebecca felt a throbbing pain in her hideout. After realizing she'd been brainwashed and parting from Lee Ho-yeon, she'd summoned all her subordinates. And spotted it—they were all under Maestro's control too.
Once she recognized that mana signature, it was obvious. It lurked in all their hearts.
When did it sink this deep...?
Even her right-hand woman, who'd never met Maestro, was ensnared. How?
This guy's perfection is unreal.
"Understood. I'll head out then."
"Yeah. Rest up."
But Rebecca didn't break their brainwashing. She couldn't babysit them forever, and they'd blow her cover. Better to leave them be.
Were they extracting my intel?
Good thing she'd never plotted to betray Pandemic. She always knew it was mutual exploitation. Just got roped into uglier tasks than expected without realizing.
Tch. No allies left.
Rebecca felt loneliness for the first time in ages. At least she'd thought her crew was loyal. All brainwashed by Maestro.
"...No."
She had an ally now. Lee Ho-yeon.
Come to think of it, no contact exchanged. Her disciple and baby daddy.
"...My baby daddy. I can just drop by, right?"
No way to call, so in person it was. Rebecca dusted off and stood. Academy should be ending soon. The girls around her baby daddy seemed scared, so she'd meet him there directly.
*
After afternoon class, I headed to the club room where Lucy and Lumi had been chanting nonstop.
Been forever.
Exams and hospital stays dragged on—no club thoughts. Met the twins plenty anyway. No real need to come here.
"Nice and tidy, right? Lumi and I kept it up."
"Yeah. We worked hard."
"Oh... yeah, spotless... Huh? What's that?"
Deeper in, something out of place caught my eye. But the twins sat at the table like it was nothing.
"Sit here. I'll grab coffee."
"Latte for me, Lumi!"
"Americano for me... no, what's that thing?"
My gaze pointed to... a pink bed, screaming twin tastes. Massive too. Bigger than king-size. Super king or something?
"I'll brew coffee."
"Lumi..."
"Ho-yeon, seen this? Centaur in France."
Lucy beamed, shoving her smartwatch at me.
"...Yeah, saw it."
No answers coming. Ignoring me on purpose. Fine, play along. They'll spill eventually.
Chatting with Lucy, Lumi brought coffee. Time flew—felt like hanging with friends again.
"Still, you could've shown up. We worked so hard starting this club."
"Just out of hospital days ago. Busy with people."
"Oh, right right. Almost forgot—"
"Lucy. Ho-yeon had reasons."
I eyed Lumi slurping iced chocolate and spoke up.
"So, spill. What's with the bed?"
Not clueless—the intent's obvious. Just wanted to hear it from them.
"...Our weapon?"
"A place for Ho-yeon to fall for us."
"..."
Lucy averted her eyes a bit; Lumi grabbed my arm boldly.
"Thought long and hard... but with two of us, this is it."
"...Lumi said it, so me too... N-not that I hate it. Just, uh..."
They traded lines, closing in. First time for this—new territory for me too.
"A-anyway. Strip already. Hate explaining."
"I'll tidy the clothes."
The twins had my arms now. Smack. Yeah. Knew it from the bed. I let them drag me to it.