Chapter 39
Chapter 39
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 39
Chapter Title: Pursuing Lucy (2)
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After Wednesday's classes ended, I headed to meet Professor Im Sol.
We'd become the kind of friends who only got in touch when we needed something from each other.
No one had decided it that way—it was just more convenient for both of us.
I had my own stuff to handle plenty of times, and Im Sol had her research to focus on.
"Yeah, you're here? Hold on—I'm at a crucial point right now!"
Professor Im Sol was using one hand to maintain some bizarre magic circle while inputting it into a holographic device with the other.
Beep-beep! Beep-beep! Beeeeeep-beep-beep!
A weird noise blared from the machine as smoke billowed out.
"Damn it, failed again."
She shook off her hands, dispersing the magic circle with mana, and finally noticed me.
"So, what brings you here today? Ah, want me to suck you off first?"
"…."
I missed the Im Sol who used to blush at the mere word "breasts."
Genius or not, she adapted way too quickly to stuff like this.
Why did my libido tank so hard the moment she got this casual about it?
Maybe I really was just fickle...
Without even waiting for my answer, Im Sol shrugged off her robe.
"Hold on, Professor. I'm not here about research today."
"Huh?"
Her mouth hung open in a perfect O-A shape as she worked her jaw loose, letting out a puzzled sound.
"Could you take a look at this communication orb, by any chance?"
It was the one I'd gotten from Felix. It could only receive messages, though.
"Hmm, a communication orb? Looks like it only has receive spells—no sending capability. And it's a one-use disposable? Why'd you bring me junk like this?"
This woman didn't even have an equipment status window, yet she instantly dissected the spells on the orb. Her perception was beyond sharp—it was downright terrifying.
"Well, can you reverse-trace the sending orb connected to this one?"
"Reverse-trace...? I could, but what's the point?"
"Uh... it's a bit hard to explain, but I promise it's not for anything shady."
"Hmph. Fine. You're not a bad kid anyway. And since it's such a shoddy magic tool, the fix'll be easy."
"Then, could I trouble you to handle it? It's urgent."
This was more pressing than getting a blowjob from Im Sol.
We were entering the window where Lucy would be in real danger.
The plan was for Felix to send me coordinates once she got kidnapped so I could swoop in and save her—but I'd just realized there was zero guarantee he'd actually contact me.
In a game, sure, it'd happen automatically for story progression. But this was reality.
I needed contingencies for every scenario.
Honestly, I should've caught this sooner, but I'd been too busy messing around with that crazy succubus over the weekend.
"Jeez, you're the only one who'd waste my talents on crap like this. Don't think I'll let it slide next time."
"Sorry. But I did bring something fun to make up for it—can't that count?"
"Tch. Fine. Sit tight. I'll knock it out quick."
She seemed miffed about deploying elite talent like herself on menial work, so I buttered her up as best I could.
Im Sol always perked up at new spells or mana control techniques—they were like comfort food for her.
Maybe showing off yesterday's successful instant magic circle deployment would do the trick?
Soon enough, she set the orb on her research desk and unfurled a bunch of magic circles.
I was admiring them when a voice echoed in my head.
- Whoa, is that girl even human? A human can wield magic like that?
"She's a genius too, you know."
I whispered under my breath while Im Sol was deep in concentration.
By game lore, she was a genius on a global scale—no surprise Liliana was floored.
- But seriously, what's the deal between you two? Why's she loosening her jaw for "research" with you?
"…."
I had nothing to say to that.
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Im Sol fixed up the orb in no time.
It'd now continuously track the sender orb's coordinates without them marking them manually—and even ping a notification if the sender got destroyed.
I demonstrated the instant magic circle manifestation technique I'd picked up recently.
Im Sol blinked in rapid succession—"Huh? Huh? Huh?"—then clamped her mouth shut and sank into deep thought.
Suddenly, she yelled "Eureka!" and hugged me tight, declaring I was useful after all.
She looked like she'd had a breakthrough and promptly booted me out to get back to her original experiment.
But I stood firm and collected my due reward—a blowjob from Im Sol.
This was just protagonist perks, not me lacking self-control. Definitely.
- Horny mutt. Filthy prick. Vile contractor. Lewd stud.
Liliana didn't know the full context, so I let her idiotic insults slide.
"You wouldn't get it, but she seduced me first. And this? It's a freedom revolution against unfair treatment."
- Lee Ho-yeon, treating women like sex dolls. Criminal defiling a pure mage obsessed with research just to vent his lust.
"Knock it off already!"
- Jeez, getting head as "payment" for research help—what's that if not peak horny dog shit?
"…."
Fine. Guilty as charged. Sue me, succubus bitch.
If your contractor's riled up, shouldn't you be thrilled?
Why was I the one catching flak? What'd I do wrong this time?
- Demand that from me later and you're dead meat.
"Yeah, yeah. Not interested."
Lies. I totally was... Think she'd forgive me if I said "take it back" right now?
No way.
- So what's the deal with that orb anyway?
"Long story. Basically, if an alarm pings from it, I've gotta go fight a demon."
- ...? What kinda nonsense is that?
"Eh, it'd take too long to explain."
I gave Liliana the full rundown: Lucy and her twin sister Lumi, both out for my blood, and the demon Felix pulling the strings.
- I just can't wrap my head around you humans. Why not just grab that demon fucker and beat his ass now? Why twist everything into a mess?
"Gotta do it this way to win her over."
- Win her over? The hell's that mean?
Explaining that meant starting from my possession into this body.
Perfect timing—we'd reached the dorm, so I cut the chat and headed inside.
Poof!
Liliana reverted to her true form.
My eyes instinctively locked onto those welcoming F-cups, but her death glare made me avert them quick.
Fuck. I'm your contractor, lady.
"I'm off to stream. Later."
She looked a tad miffed when I bailed like I didn't wanna spill the beans.
Ugh, this bratty succubus...
Somehow, every pretty girl around me thinks I'll ogle anyone hot.
And they know it too damn well. That's life, baby.
"Time to check Everyday after ages."
Everyday—the community board for Victoria Academy students.
Academy drama, ability user news—you name it, it's there.
The latest post grabbed my attention right away.
📰 Breaking News
[Sexy Succubus Stream On] :Everyone gather~! Come watch noona's stream!!
Liliana's fame was starting to pick up steam.
Guess I'd underestimated a succubus's raw appeal.
The daytime academy student / nighttime sexy succubus cosplayer gimmick was basically canon now. The contrast hooked not just students but randos too.
"Damn, she's blowing up. Maybe I should try a male cam?"
It'd probably slap, but no time—such a shame.
📰 Breaking News
[Promotion Dept Photos All Revealed.jpg (Jirim)] [Photo] [Photo] [Photo] [Photo]... These are straight-up photoshoot material... Popularity's exploding—word is they're planning a video next.
Who the hell was this guy spreading rumors?
Though, gotta admit—the shots came out fire even to me.
When's the next gig?
Slacking off with just a student council title was starting to gnaw at my conscience.
I swiped past the pics and returned to the main feed.
The real-time HIT posts popped up.
📰 Breaking News
[Student Council President Moon Soo-rin Caught on Date?!]
"What the hell is this?"
I couldn't resist the pure clickbait—tapped it immediately.
A photo of Moon Soo-rin eating with some guy.
"Ah, the vice president."
The post yapped about prez-vp flirting, arranged marriage between powerhouse families—but Moon Soo-rin and the vp? Never happening.
Why? 'Cause the vp's uglier than me.
Game over.
Paparazzi were starting to tail Moon Soo-rin.
The worse it got, the more it'd wear her down mentally.
Then stalkers pile on for the climax—I needed to look after her before that.
Finally, I checked Everyday's club promo board.
Searched "[Fun Club]"—and boom, the promo post showed up.
"Whoa, it's finally live."
That club leader with the forgettable name had screwed me to the bitter end by deleting [Fun Club] from the system.
Promos wouldn't show, and it wasn't even on the school club roster.
No wonder no newbies joined.
Once I found out, I hounded the club department daily—looks like it got sorted today.
"Thanks to Lucy cluing me in, took less than a week."
She'd misunderstood the no-shows as my fault, so she'd tipped me off.
Still, glad it's fixed. Boot Felix, and it's my club—better handle loose ends early.
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"Hmm~ hmm~ hmm~."
Lucy hummed cheerfully as she headed to the club room.
Her good mood had her tossing her head side to side, blue locks trailing behind.
She'd packed a ton of books for her study session with Felix.
Tiny frame staggering under a bag nearly as big as her.
"Tomorrow, we'll be swamped with new members!"
Sure, interviews with Felix, her, and Lumi—but hey, progress!
No more lame three-way chit-chat in a ghost club.
Time to earn the [Fun Club] name for real!
Knock knock.
She rapped on the door and stepped in.
Room was empty.
Lucy cracked the windows for no reason, airing it out.
Something about the club room always made her chest tighten.
"Still, you give me strength."
The flower in the vase Felix always watered and tended.
Blue petals matching her hair soothed Lucy's heart.
"Lucy. You're early."
Moments later, Felix slipped through the open door.
"Yeah! Brought a ton of books!"
"Perfect. We've got time—let's take 'em slow, one by one."
Lucy pulled out her Mana Studies textbook and took a seat.
With Felix here, the tightness eased a little.
"Nah, you can't channel it like that here. Screws up your mana flow."
"Aha. You actually study, huh?"
"Psh. This is basic."
How much time passed like that?
About two hours of deep focus, then Felix stepped out for the bathroom.
The second he was gone, her chest clamped down like a lie.
"Sigh... this is weird."
Ding-
"Ji-eun?"
Lucy checked the message from her friend Lee Ji-eun.
💬 Messenger
— Lee Ji-eun
Hey! What're you up to!
— Lucy
Studying with Felix! At the club room—wanna join?
— Lee Ji-eun
Sorry. I'm a "classroom-only" study girl. lololol But glad you're seeming happier lately?
— Lucy
No more worries. Oh yeah—join requests flooding our club now? Everything's clicking~.
— Lee Ji-eun
Oooh! Awesome. Treat Ho-yeon to something yummy.
Lucy tilted her head.
Ji-eun knew she and Ho-yeon were on the outs—why bring him up?
— Lucy
Why him outta nowhere?
— Lee Ji-eun
Huh? Didn't you guys make up? Ho-yeon's been storming the club dept every day, bitching that Fun Club ain't on the list?
"Huh?"
Lucy blurted her surprise aloud, too shocked to hold it in.
— Lucy
For real? You saw it yourself?
— Lee Ji-eun
Yup. No clue? Not in the system, promos not showing. "How the hell newbies supposed to find us?"—he went off.
News to her completely.
Ho-yeon never mentioned it.
— Lee Ji-eun
Figured you two had patched up. Wrong?
Lucy killed the chat with Ji-eun.
She bowed her head, pressing her temples hard with both hands, lost in thought.
"Something's... off..."
Felix's subtle manipulations were chipping away at Lucy's bolstered pride bit by bit.
"Lucy! You okay? Wanna take a break?"
Felix had reappeared unnoticed. His words reached her, but for some reason, his voice didn't carry the reliable warmth it always had.
She needed to say something right now. Why wouldn't the words come?
- I'm fine! No pain. Let's get back to studying!
Like my usual self. I had to say it...
"Ah..."
"Lucy?"
Lucy turned her head to gaze at Felix.
His eyes brimmed with genuine concern, his voice soft and clear.
After a moment's hesitation, she shut her book and stood.
"S-Sorry! Something urgent came up—I gotta head out."
"Suddenly? You don't have anything today. No plans or appointments."
She'd never breathed a word to Felix about her schedule—yet here he was, grilling her like he knew every detail.
"Actually... I think I need to see Ho-yeon."
"...Why?"
"Feels like... there was a misunderstanding. Not sure, but I should talk it out."
"You'll go even if I say no?"
Felix's tone dipped low, unlike his usual self.
Lucy didn't catch it.
"...Sorry. But there's definitely something I missed. The rumors got twisted, for sure. I'll sort it and bring Ho-yeon back here..."
Crack-!
A fracture spiderwebbed across the vase he'd been caressing.
Lucy flinched hard, stumbling back two steps.
"Haa. This is why handsome bastards are a pain. Step on 'em all you want—one good deed and their affinity resets. Fucking hell."
"...Felix? What're you talking about?"
"This face? Solid craftsmanship. Right? Fuck it, I can't hold back anymore."
Felix shoved the cherished vase aside and rose.
Lucy's instincts surged—mana welled up inside her.
Every sense screamed danger.
Gulp.
"Sorry, Lucy. Wanted to savor you slow... but you blew it. Your fault, yeah?"
The kind eyes and gentle smile Felix always wore twisted into a savage leer, brimming with raw depravity.
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