I Was Hypnotized
Thud. Thud, thud—
Jin-woo walked forward on trembling legs toward the awakening orb positioned ahead of him. He couldn’t hide his tense expression and swallowed hard. Carefully, he lifted his hand and placed it against the orb.
A strange sensation surged through him the instant he made contact, as if something were crawling up his arm and scanning every inch of his body. No… it was connecting.
The feeling was oddly familiar—like the goddess he had encountered at the moment of his death in his previous life. Through that same sensation he associated with the Will of the World, he instantly understood that the entity linked to this awakening orb was this world’s version of that very same will.
An unknown energy seeped into his body. Through it, another being’s will intertwined with his own. He could feel its expectations, its desperate hopes.
Protect… the Earth…
The connected will sent him a faint message. A fervent wish to safeguard this world against the invading extraterrestrial species poured into him. This ritual—the awakening ceremony—granted the ‘power’ needed to fight the otherworldly invaders that poured through the gates.
Had he not been a complete soul, he never would have been able to perceive that will so clearly.
A moment later, something settled inside him through the connection to the World’s Will. New information etched itself directly into his body. In a single instant, it was as if wings had sprouted from his back; entirely new senses awakened. He instinctively understood the fresh power now coursing through him—and exactly how to use it.
At that exact moment—
FLASH—!!
The crystal orb erupted with blinding radiance. The light was incomparably brighter than anything the previous students had produced. Every eye in the auditorium snapped toward Jin-woo.
Above the brilliantly glowing orb, the trait and status window he had obtained materialized in mid-air. The holographic display, formed entirely of light, presented Jin-woo’s information for all to see.
The teacher standing beside the orb had been staring blankly at Jin-woo’s impossibly handsome face up close, completely lost in a daze. But then—
S-grade… trait…?
Just as Jin-woo’s questioning eyes reached the first letter, the teacher snapped out of her trance, startled by the brilliant glow. Clearing her throat awkwardly as every gaze in the room focused on the shining orb, she looked up at the floating status window.
“An S-grade trait…!?”
Her voice came out like a scream. The teachers and new students clustered around the platform all widened their eyes in shock.
What did I just hear?
Surprised stares converged on Jin-woo. The teacher then read his status window aloud in a high, ringing voice.
“—Kang Jin-woo! S-grade trait awakened!! Trait: [Pressure Point] — Restricts the movement of living beings by striking their pressure points. Duration ten minutes. Energy consumption ten. One-hour cooldown when applied multiple times to the same target. May fail against opponents with a large level gap. Physical capability Grade 1. Mental Resistance Grade 0. Elemental Resistance Grade 10!! Congratulations!!!”
For an instant, the entire auditorium fell deathly silent. Teachers and students alike stood with their mouths hanging open. It wasn’t an offensive ability, yet it could restrict an enemy’s movement for ten full minutes. The birth of the world’s strongest crowd-control skill.
Soon, someone’s admiring gasp broke the silence, and the auditorium erupted into chaos.
“…S-grade?!”
“For real?! There are only nine S-grade trait holders in the entire country—does this mean we just got a tenth?!”
“Wait, even if it’s S-grade, ten minutes of movement restriction? That’s broken as hell.”
“It’s fucking overpowered—!! Holy shit, I’m so jealous it hurts!”
Only nine S-grade trait holders in the whole country?
As expected! When you reincarnate, you’ve gotta at least get an S-grade trait…!!
Whoa… [Pressure Point]. The name sounded lame, but the effect was insane. Ten minutes? In games, even ten seconds of movement lock was considered OP. This was on another level.
The auditorium buzzed with every kind of admiration and envy imaginable directed at Jin-woo. Then, amid the crowd still reeling from the words “S-grade trait,” a doubtful shout rang out.
“Hold on! Did she say mental resistance zero earlier…? And if I didn’t mishear, elemental resistance ten? Did I hear that right?”
Everyone was stunned that Jin-woo had received an S-grade trait. The highest rank alone was shocking, but in this world, every adult was required to undergo the awakening ceremony. Their trait and grade data were recorded by the nation, and any grade B or higher was shared globally. The number of high-level hunters a country possessed was its true measure of power. It was the force that deterred war and gave citizens faith that their nation could protect them.
In the early days after the gates first appeared, countless otherworldly species had poured out of uncleared gates. Nuclear powers had evacuated civilians and detonated nukes on the affected zones. They quickly learned that the invaders suffered no damage from radiation—only the initial explosive force affected them. The fallout and radiation poisoned humans instead. Realizing nuclear weapons would only cause their own extinction, the superpowers gradually dismantled their arsenals.
Now, in the present, the number of high-level hunters under a nation’s banner had become the ultimate deterrent. People who understood this reality could not help but be astonished by the appearance of a new S-grade.
Then—
Click. Click, click.
The principal descended from the platform and walked through the commotion toward Jin-woo. During the entrance ceremony she had been too far away to see clearly, but now her figure was revealed up close.
Holy… the principal is insane…
Her overwhelmingly voluptuous breasts drew every eye. She was tall, wearing a pristine white blouse that strained against her chest. A tight black miniskirt clung to her narrow waist and plump, juicy ass, the curves of her hips swaying obscenely with every step. Sheer black stockings so thin they were practically transparent revealed the pale skin of her thighs, paired with sharp high heels. An aura of untouchable elegance surrounded her. Despite being middle-aged, she possessed both sensual beauty and refined grace—like a sophisticated woman from a gleaming new metropolis.
“Attention!! Our Jeil Academy has just produced its tenth S-grade trait holder! This is a truly auspicious event! However, there are a few points that raise questions aside from the trait itself. As principal, I will verify them personally.”
She walked up to the crystal orb, turned toward Jin-woo, and her eyes widened. Her red lips parted on their own. In a world where male beauty was diminished, no one had any resistance to a man as handsome as Jin-woo. Anyone who saw him up close was bound to be stunned.
Thanks to her years of experience, the surprise lasted only a moment. The principal’s face quickly regained its usual dignified composure. She turned back to the status window floating above the orb.
“Kang Jin-woo. S-grade trait awakened. Trait: [Pressure Point]. Physical capability Grade 1. Mental Resistance Grade 0…? Elemental Resistance Grade 10…?! Can a person truly have mental resistance of zero? And elemental resistance of ten…?”
Does this even make sense…? The highest resistance grade in existence should be seven… What on earth is grade zero…?
The first-ever Grade 10 resistance. And the first-ever Grade 0 resistance.
The principal crossed her arms, deep in thought, and tapped her forearm with a finger.
“Hmm… It’s a physical-type S-grade trait, yet his physical level is only one… Mental resistance zero means he can’t resist mental attacks at all—he’ll be completely helpless. And elemental resistance ten… Does that mean he’s nearly immune to elemental damage?”
Her monologue was clearly audible to everyone; the voice-amplifying magic from earlier in the ceremony was still active. Realizing this, the principal glanced around at the now-noisy crowd and raised her voice so all could hear.
“Kang Jin-woo is our nation’s newly born tenth S-grade trait holder. He also possesses the world’s first Grade 0 mental resistance and first Grade 10 elemental resistance.”
She paused, gazing at Jin-woo, then continued.
“He is a blessing to our country—and to the wider world. At this moment, I feel truly honored to stand here as principal of Jeil Academy.”
After sweeping her eyes across the attentive crowd, she concluded.
“After the awakening ceremony concludes, the tenth trait holder’s information will be sent to the government. A public announcement about the newly born S-grade will follow shortly. I know you are all shocked, but please calm yourselves and continue the remaining awakenings in an orderly manner.”
With that, the principal declared that a one-on-one meeting was necessary and led Jin-woo toward her office.
The principal’s office, seen while seated on the sofa, radiated the same refined elegance that emanated from Cha Ae-rin herself. A glossy white wooden table of some unknown luxurious wood. The spotless black nameplate read [Principal of Jeil Academy] — Cha Ae-rin. The white sofas on either side were so immaculate one hesitated to sit on them. Between them sat an enormous black table large enough for two people to lie down comfortably.
“Please, have a seat.”
Principal Cha Ae-rin sat gracefully and gestured with refined poise to the spot across from her. The massive table between the sofas created a noticeable sense of distance. From that distance alone, Jin-woo could tell she was not the type to easily allow others into her personal space.
He sank into the sofa facing her. Cha Ae-rin looked at him with concerned eyes and spoke.
“Kang Jin-woo…? It is truly a joyous and moving event that an S-grade trait holder has been born in our academy… However, I have some worries, which is why I arranged this meeting.”
“Ah… yes. You seemed more surprised by the mental resistance zero and elemental resistance ten than by the S-grade itself… Is that what you’re worried about?”
Cha Ae-rin crossed one long leg over the other and folded her arms. The motion made her massive breasts squeeze together. The red bra visible beneath her white blouse pressed tightly against the fabric, threatening to pop every button. Through the gap created by her crossed legs beneath the short miniskirt, a flash of provocative red panties could be seen.
Ugh… The principal is way too erotic…
Despite his perfect outer appearance, Jin-woo’s inner self was still that of a pathetic virgin. The stimulus was overwhelming. His face burned at the sight of her bursting breasts and the seductive red underwear. Blood rushed violently to his groin, instantly hardening him.
In this private space with just the two of them, Cha Ae-rin—despite her cold, elegant exterior—oozed the rich sensuality of a mature, seductive woman in every single movement.
“Jin-woo, while your trait is S-grade, the problem is that your physical level is only one… Typically, hunters with S-grade traits operate in gates of level seven or higher. Your physical-type trait appears to require direct contact with the enemy. Approaching any otherworldly creature above level one would be far too dangerous. After graduation, you will have no choice but to work as a level-one hunter.”
An S-grade trait but only a level-one hunter…
He had assumed physical capability was something that simply improved with exercise. Life really is shit… The realization that physical stats mattered far more than he thought left him feeling hollow. He couldn’t blame anyone else. He already knew he wasn’t particularly smart, but this felt especially harsh.
I never imagined the world would be like this…
Still, when he thought about the building that now belonged to him, confidence welled up. Hunter work? He didn’t need to do it. He could just live comfortably off the rent. Sigh… I was already shocked that gates existed, but a level-one hunter? Honestly, it’s for the best. I’ll stay the hell away from any gate.
“Principal… Then aside from being level one, there aren’t any other problems, right? Having mental resistance zero… As long as I don’t enter gates above my level, it should be fine… correct?”
At his question, Cha Ae-rin gave her gathered breasts a heavy bounce as she let out a deep sigh.
“Jin-woo. Mental resistance of zero is… a much larger problem than you realize. Men cannot accumulate mana in their bodies and therefore have no magical ability. But the women of this world accumulate mana from birth. Upon awakening, that mana is converted into ‘magic power’—the force that allows them to wield it. That is why women begin learning magic from middle school.”
Yes, I was very surprised to learn this is a world with magic and that men can’t use it!
The ‘ki’ that every person possesses is converted into ‘energy’—the power to control it—upon awakening. Therefore, men who cannot accumulate mana can only use energy, while women who possess both can wield both energy and magic power.
“Among basic level-one magic spells, there are mental-type spells. Normal people have at least mental resistance of one or higher, giving them some defense against mental attacks.”
Huh…? Mental magic?!
“…Eh? Ehhh?! Then what about me?”
“Mental-type magic is only basic level-one magic. It is taught using animals that have zero mental resistance. Spells like level-one hypnosis or sleep magic don’t work on humans or otherworldly species, so it’s mostly taught just to inform students that such magic exists… But with resistance of zero, if mental magic is cast on you, Jin-woo, you will be affected without the slightest resistance. You probably won’t even realize you’ve been hit.”
FUCK!!!!!
Aaah!! I’m screwed. I’m really, completely screwed!! Was mental resistance that important? I wondered why it was listed separately from mentality… I should have at least raised it to one—!!
Who the hell could have guessed a parallel world would have magic…
“……”
“So… the part that concerns me is…”
> You have been [Hypnotized].
> [Due to the effect of Mental Protection, consciousness is not lost. Behavioral restrictions from hypnosis have been reduced from 100% to 50%. You cannot resist the caster’s commands through physical action, but the reduced restriction allows you to express verbal resistance.]
What??
What the hell is this?
The alarm echoed in his mind. At the same time, strength drained from Jin-woo’s body and his vision grew hazy. It felt as though his body no longer belonged to him.
“P-Principal…? Hyp-hypnosis?! What is this?? My body won’t move!!”
“Jin-woo… Didn’t I just explain? You cannot resist at all. Don’t worry… When the hypnosis ends, you won’t remember anything.”
Slide. Click. Click.
Cha Ae-rin stood up as she answered and walked around the massive table to stand directly in front of the sofa where Jin-woo sat. She perched herself on the table right before him.
Seductively crossing her legs, she reached out with one elegant hand and gently stroked his face.
What the—?!
Was this a demonstration? To show what happens if you get caught?
No, fuck… the mood feels way too weird for that…
Jin-woo sat limply on the sofa, eyes glazed, able only to move his mouth.
“Principal… You were just showing me what happens when someone gets hypnotized, right? Now that I understand, please release me…”
“Do you really think I will…? Hehe~ You really are so handsome, Jin-woo. Did you know? The moment I saw your face up close earlier, I felt my pussy juice dripping down and soaking my panties… Hng~ Even now, I’m still wet, you know?”
She grabbed her own breasts with both hands and squeezed.
“Haa… After the awakening ceremony, I thought I’d have to go home and masturbate while fantasizing about you… But mental resistance zero? With that, how can I possibly hold myself back?”
“N-no! Please don’t do this… I’m begging you…”
I got hypnotized.