The Woman Who's Good at Making Jeyuk
"What... what are you doing?!"
"Ryushia is a hybrid character, you see. A moon blade user who expends mana, and a moon fist user who expends ki."
Labi shouted at her in surprise at the sudden action, but Ryushia quietly answered while beginning to gather her energy.
From this point on, these were techniques that consumed ki and stamina rather than mana. If she messed up, she could actually die.
But she could do it! If it was her, she could!
"That technique is...!!"
"Just watch. I will win."
Ryushia's moon fist mode was what players called a joke skill.
The attack range shrank, and the damage dropped. The recovery time became shorter, but since her sword mode was already quite fast, it felt like a useless option.
Players had begged the developers to delete the fist mode and buff the sword instead, but the company ignored every complaint.
To put it simply, it was like the Scout from Protoss. Ridiculously weak, and the kind of thing you only pulled out when the match was already half-won, purely for entertainment.
"It's the perfect sandbag. It's good to train my senses for when I don't have a weapon."
"Kru?!"
When she raised her bare hands without a trace of fear, the ogre hesitated for a moment at the sight.
BOOM!
"Krahaaaa!!!"
Twisting its face in rage, the ogre hurled its club to the ground.
Whether its pride was wounded by Ryushia's provocation or it simply wanted a fair bare-handed fight, the thoroughly enraged warrior's roar echoed throughout the cave.
It was filled with fury toward the human who dared to challenge it with nothing but fists.
"Haaaaaaaaah!!!"
And then.
Collision.
CRAAAAAAAAASH!!!!
"Krr...?!"
"Khuh...!!"
The fists they threw at each other slammed into their faces.
Bam.
Thud.
Crunch.
Crack.
The insane barrage continued. When Ryushia's gauntlet sank into the ogre's chest, the flesh caved inward. When a fist grazed her shoulder, a gruesome cracking sound rang out.
"In... incredible..."
- Why is she so good at fighting...?
The man and the fairy stared blankly at the breathtaking exchange.
"Haaaaat!!!"
"KUAAAAAAA!!!!"
Fists flew as fast as light, only to be dodged. Each fighter calculated the next move, and the one after that, trading blows in a deadly dance.
In that moment, only warriors existed.
"...Full Moon Fist!!!"
CRAAAAAAAAASH!!!
"Krrrr?!"
However, when Ryushia's technique struck the ogre's solar plexus dead center, blood sprayed from its mouth.
"Ahahahahaha!!!!"
Having landed a critical hit, she burned with excitement, eyes flashing as she laughed like a maniac. The decisive blow that tilted the scales of what had been an even match. The instant the ogre's guard dropped, her one-sided assault began.
"Ruaaaaaa!?!?!"
"Where do you think you're going!"
Crunch!
She blocked the ogre's spring-like kick with her shin, then stomped down and snapped the limb.
Crack.
"Kuaaaaaaa!!!!!"
Crrrrrunch.
"Oh my, for a great warrior that scream is rather pathetic, isn't it? Put some effort into it."
She grabbed the broken leg with her bare hand and tore it clean off.
"Kraaaa?!"
"Where do you think you're going!!"
The monster grit its teeth against the pain and tried to smash her with both fists, but she wasn't the type to simply take hits.
Thud!!
She hooked its last remaining leg and brought the monster crashing down.
Bang!!
The ogre collapsed with a pained groan.
"Now die."
Crunch!
Crack!!
Snap.
She mounted the ogre and rained down fists like a machine, each one carrying genuine killing intent.
"K... uooo..."
The warrior, face caved in and beaten to a bloody pulp, began crawling away in a pathetic, broken crawl.
...She had clearly been a slender girl.
Yet now she was an incomprehensible monster who could tear a warrior's muscular body apart with a smile.
"Krr...."
I have to run. This thing is on another level. Even if it's ugly, I need to escape...
"Where do you think you're running off to?"
GRAB!!!
"...?!"
At last, Ryushia opened her squinted eyes. Red light blazed as she seized the back of the ogre's head. Those spine-chilling crimson eyes seemed to pierce straight through its soul.
"Are you running away after so little? I haven't even enjoyed myself yet."
She glared with a murderous look, as if her excitement had already cooled.
"Grrr..."
The mangled ogre whined in a low voice, like a final plea for mercy.
"...That's enough now."
Crunch.
Without hesitation, Ryushia drove her hand blade forward. It pierced straight through the ogre's skull.
Crack.
- ...What the hell did I mess with?
Labi trembled, hugging herself with a pale face at the sight of such cruelty.
And then...
"Let's get out of here for now..."
"Y-yes? Yes!"
The moment the blood-soaked girl approached the flustered man after killing the ogre, she tripped.
"Ah!"
"?!"
She suddenly collapsed, falling right on top of him.
"Ahaha, I've used up all my ki..."
"..."
Having poured every ounce of strength into getting this far, she smiled faintly as their eyes met. Unlike before, her expression was fragile and bright.
"Uh...?"
But the man found it difficult to even look her in the eyes. Those soft yet overwhelmingly present parts were pressed against his chest. On top of that, a faint fruity scent mixed with the smell of a woman... though the metallic stench of blood was far stronger.
It wasn't the murderous killer from earlier. Only a pitiful girl remained.
"Gasp?!"
"Excuse me, could you help me up?"
His face burned. He fumbled for a moment before her words snapped him back to reality.
"Ah... yes!!"
He lifted her light body, supported her, and headed outside.
"Hehe, don't be too nervous. I'm a man too, you know."
"?!"
Perhaps she felt sorry for how stiff he had become, like a wooden puppet while they were pressed together. Grinning, she dropped the bombshell.
"I'm an existence summoned by the mascot Labi. I'm just a gamer who came to help after receiving a support request. Since we're both men, please treat me comfortably."
"Uh?!"
This... was a man?
With long black hair reaching her waist and delicate features. Those fox-like eyes, and that...
Even if she claimed to be a man with such a bold outfit and figure...
"I'm telling the truth, you know?"
"Ah, yes."
Though dazed, she was the benefactor who had saved his life, so he didn't press further. It was already difficult enough to keep his mind steady with that soft something constantly brushing against his shoulder...
"Oh! It would be troublesome if you misunderstand. I'm not a heroine or anything."
"..."
Jinwoo had no idea how to respond.
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"Um... so, student Ryushia? Sharing a room with a man is a bit..."
"What?! I'm a man too, so it's perfectly fine!"
"..."
Once they entered the dormitory, the situation grew even more complicated. She stubbornly insisted she was a man and demanded to share a double room with him.
"Besides! Didn't you assault a professor?!"
"That was to save someone! It was an urgent situation!"
As she kept retorting to the dorm supervisor's lecture, the teacher's wrinkles deepened.
"...Very well, we'll overlook that. However, there is one matter that cannot be tolerated for the sake of the academy's morals."
"Yes?"
The supervisor scanned Ryushia's entire body with sharp eyes.
"Just what is that shameless outfit?! I cannot stand by and watch a grown girl walking around with her backside exposed!"
"...It's not exactly exposed..."
"What are you saying! That big bottom of yours is wiggling for everyone to see!"
"..."
Shocked by the supervisor's firm tone, she ultimately sank in defeat.
In a way, this was fortunate. The leotard had a habit of riding up between her cheeks, creating quite a dangerous sight. Her breasts had also shaken violently throughout the fight...
"By any chance, are you not wearing a bra?"
"Ah."
She really wasn't wearing one...
The supervisor and Jinwoo both stared at her in dismay.
"Bras are for girls."
"Don't talk nonsense."
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Splash.
- Hmm~ Hmm~
In the end, on the condition that she wear proper school uniforms, she was allowed to share his room.
Why?
"Sigh..."
Hearing the sound of running water from the shower and her humming made him feel like he was losing his mind.
Just how powerful was her backing? Some enormous pressure had crushed the supervisor's stubbornness.
Still, this was the biggest problem of all. Even so, was it really okay to stuff an adult man and woman into one room?
According to her and Labi, they needed to cooperate closely from now on, so staying together was more efficient and better for keeping secrets...
"Jinwoo? I used the shampoo and body wash~"
"Uh... uh?!"
Click.
After finishing her shower, she stepped out wearing nothing but a shirt. His heart nearly stopped.
"It feels refreshing. There was too much blood and guts on me."
"..."
She stretched and walked lightly around the room. Was it his imagination, or could he see her skin through the shirt?
Creak.
"Sigh... I'm tired. I should sleep soon."
She climbed the ladder to the top bunk. Good. At least while sleeping they would be separated, so there was no chance of an accident...
"Oh! And I'll hang my clothes to dry!"
"What?"
Whoosh!
Then.
Along with her earth-shattering words, clothes appeared hanging on the wooden frame of the top bunk.
Knee socks.
Jacket.
...And the leotard.
"This is insane."
He had thought she was simply a battle-crazed girl who believed she was a man. Now he realized she was a walking bomb.
"Hmm, ugh..."
"..."
With clothes hanging above, they were naturally visible from the bottom bunk as well. On top of that, the strange moaning sounds she made while stretching...
"...Until the waters of the East Sea and Mount Baekdu dry up and wear away."
"Huh?"
That night, he fell asleep singing the national anthem all the way to the third verse.
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The next morning, bright sunlight filled the room.
- Jinwoo! Wake up!!
"Ugh..."
When the fairy Labi shouted right in his ear, Lee Jinwoo rubbed his eyes and sat up.
"Oh my? You're awake?"
"Uh...?"
Bubble bubble.
Ryushia, wearing a shirt with an apron tied over it, was cooking at the counter.
"Wow~ The dormitory kitchen has pretty much everything. I was bored so I cooked something."
"I... I see."
Even while greeting him, she tasted the soup with a ladle and skillfully sliced vegetables. Now that he noticed, the smell was nostalgic...
"Today's breakfast is doenjang soup and stir-fried pork."
"...!"
After a week of mediocre meals since arriving in this world, the sight of proper Korean food snapped him wide awake.
"Here, eat before it gets cold?"
"Thanks! I'll enjoy it!"
Clink.
"...!!"
One spoonful and he realized it was far more delicious than expected. The rich broth and fresh vegetables created perfect umami. The soy-based stir-fried pork was neither too salty nor bland—an excellent balance. She had probably used milder seasoning since it was breakfast.
"Is it good?"
"Yeah, really good."
The taste of home made his weary heart surge.
"Ahem. Since I came here after accepting your support request, tell me anything if it's difficult. I'll help with everything."
"Thank you..."
Her considerate tone, the way she had saved him without asking for anything in return, and now breakfast... In this lonely world, she was a warm light.
...Even if she was a little violent and completely defenseless.
"Oh! Later I'll teach you about gacha and enhancements. If you trust only me and follow along, you'll become a Genesis expert."
Pat pat!
She pounded her chest with full confidence.
"Alright, I'll trust only you."
"Ufufu... my own house..."
Neither realized they were dreaming completely different dreams...
After finishing the meal, the two of them walked along the academy's promenade.
"Hehe. You were Korean like me originally, right? A real man should be able to make excellent jeyuk, of course."
Smiling gently with squinted eyes, she spoke in a casual yet affectionate tone. All the trials and pain he had suffered seemed to wash away thanks to her.
"Oh! That's right, we're friends now, right?!"
"Huh?"
"Come on... we slept in the same room and ate together, so we're friends! From now on we'll train together, fight together... We're a community of fate that has to clear the game together!"
She smiled at him brightly, completely defenseless. She seemed to like newbies in this game quite a lot; her attitude was already full of intimacy.
"I... I guess, haha..."
"Hmm? Why are you acting like that? Don't tell me you see me as a member of the opposite sex instead of a friend..."
When he answered awkwardly, she approached with a sly expression.
"Come on! If I thought of you as a girlfriend I'd be a real bastard! You saved me, fed me, and taught me the game... I'm not that ungrateful of a person."
"Hehe, that's a relief."
At his answer she smiled, seemingly reassured. ...For some reason, that reaction stung a little.
"I have to go complete the formal admission process now! Oh! And this is a gift!"
"Hmm? This is..."
Before leaving, Ryushia handed him a bundle filled with resources.
"Gacha currency—diamonds?! And enough for twenty pulls!"
A substantial amount. There were also level-up materials and breakthrough items like Redanis's Token.
"I found a few boxes on my way here. I hope they help. Well then!"
He accepted the generous gift in a daze. She smiled and headed off somewhere.
- Woof?!
"..."
After she left, he wandered around in a daze until he found a dog.
And...
The soft sensation of a girl's body when they had been pressed together...
- Come on!! If I thought of you as a girlfriend I'd be a bastard!
"..."
- Woof woof?
Swoosh.
He quietly got down on all fours and began barking at the dog before him.
"Woof woof!!! Woof woof woof!!!"
- Woof?! Yelp...