Chapter 20
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 20
Chapter Title: The Association President is Sexually Frustrated
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"What are you talking about?"
To Joo-young's question, I feigned utmost calm and replied. She tilted her head quizzically and asked me again.
"Isn't it? Your face looks a bit red."
"My body's probably not fully recovered yet."
I subtly averted her gaze and picked up the coffee cup in front of me, taking a needless sip.
"..."
Joo-young stared at me intently for a moment before changing the subject.
"Fine, whatever. You said you're hurting. Anyway, why are you here? I thought you said you couldn't move around for a while."
I seized the opening she'd given me and jumped right in. Straight to the point.
"That's exactly why I came. To formally request leave and declare a suspension of activities."
"Suspension of activities? Do you even know what that means?"
Joo-young furrowed her brows, and I answered matter-of-factly.
"Of course I do. I've thought it over a lot and decided."
In truth, I hadn't agonized much. With my current condition, I had no choice anyway.
"Kid. You think the others will just leave you alone if you suspend activities? You'd drop dead on the spot."
Joo-young made a throat-slitting gesture, telling me not to be ridiculous.
"..."
No matter that I was Korea's number-one ranked hunter, I was an independent operator with no backing from any faction or guild.
If those who held grudges against me banded together for a hit, her words weren't far off—there was real danger.
I was under Association protection right now, but filing for suspension would remove that shield, making me a target.
Of course, tangled interests would probably keep it short of outright death, but harassment or risky incidents were still possible...
And if my polymorph broke during something like that?
'I could end up dragged to some basement no one knows about, pumped full of drugs, and gang-raped into oblivion...'
The shota version of the Ice Prince, Lee Yeon? Female hunters and top brass would line up, paying fortunes to have me.
And Joo-young would probably be first in line, I figured. I swallowed hard, imagining myself passed around female hunters like a living sex toy. That absolutely could not happen.
"And you think I'm letting you go because you're cute? File that suspension, and you're dead by my hand."
Crunch—
Joo-young crushed the coffee cup in her grip. The shards and contents turned to black ash, crumbling away under her mana.
"..."
Well, she had the most reason to want me torn apart right now. She tolerated me only because Association stability came first.
What a remarkable woman.
Thud—
Suddenly fuming, Joo-young pulled out a cigarette and lit it with a snap of her fingers, exhaling smoke into the air.
"Hoo."
Her stunning looks made it feel like a scene from a noir film. Decadent beauty of a female boss, maybe. She crushed the butt in her hand and turned back to me.
"So, are you really doing it?"
Joo-young probed again, eyes fierce. Do it and die—what could I say?
"...I'll hold off for now."
No need to dig my own grave. I'd bide my time and watch. Points weren't an issue right away anyway.
"Smart choice."
Only then did Joo-young retract her murderous aura and lounge back on the sofa. Crisis averted, for now.
"Did you send out a press release?"
"Yeah. Said I'm not feeling well. No word on when I'll resume."
"Got it."
Efficient as always.
"So, when are you resuming activities? I can't cover for you forever."
"Still... TBD."
Resuming meant having enough Dick Compass Points for normal hunting plus a buffer for emergencies.
Gates could take days or weeks to clear, and getting trapped waiting for rescue wasn't rare. Factoring that in, I needed at least a month's worth.
Getting stuck in gate as a shota body? Instant gruesome death.
Hearing my resumption date was TBD, Joo-young stated firmly.
"One week. I can't cover beyond that."
"..."
"After that, hold a press conference or file formal leave yourself. I won't take responsibility."
One week. Not super long, but not short either. App time flowed 1:1 with reality.
Tight, but seven days should net enough points.
"Understood. Got it."
"Okay. That's settled. Heading home now?"
"Yeah. Need to recuperate somewhere secure. The mansion's too exposed."
With reporters swarming my place, it was wide open. Perfect for an ambush if someone wanted.
I had hidden villas and bunkers aplenty, so time to relocate.
Pondering my move, Joo-young asked something.
"...By the way, have you heard the rumor?"
"What rumor?"
"About some boy hanging around your mansion."
"!"
I jolted inwardly.
Had my few ventures outside the room blown up into rumors? I played dumb.
"No idea. Haven't let anyone in but me. You believe that nonsense?"
Seeing my clueless reaction, Joo-young's expression turned odd, then she sighed.
"...Good, then."
"Why do you ask?"
"Nothing. Now get out."
Joo-young shoved me toward the door, kicking me out of the office.
Bang—
I shrugged at the firmly shut door, still rattling.
'What got into her?'
Asking about my shota version, then abruptly showing me the door. Whatever. Business done. I straightened my rumpled collar and headed to the mansion.
"Haa... fuck."
Clank—
After swiftly ushering Lee Yeon out, Joo-young locked the office door. She collapsed onto the sofa with a thud and took a small breath.
"Haa. Haa."
For some reason, her breathing came ragged, her face flushed redder than usual.
Slumped on the sofa, Joo-young pressed her knees together and slowly slid a hand toward her lower abdomen.
Her heart pounded inexplicably, breaths quickening, her mound twitching faintly.
She'd been fine until moments ago, but after meeting that damn bastard, her body had gone haywire.
"Hoo."
Joo-young blew air from her mouth to sweep stray hair from her face. Then she lay back comfortably on the sofa, lightly caressing the tip of her breast over her blouse.
"...Ngh."
A soft moan escaped. Hard to believe it came from her—always bold and straightforward. Her sensitivity was way heightened today.
In truth, Joo-young was perpetually frustrated with desire.
As the Sword Ghost, her pride and the weight of her Association President role had kept her from any man her whole life.
Yes. At twenty-five, she was a virgin who'd never been held by a man.
To cope, she occasionally pleasured herself in secret to relieve the tension.
Slide—
Joo-young lightly scratched over her blouse and bra. Even through the fabric, her perked nipple was palpable.
One hand gently teased the nipple while the other sneaked between her thighs.
Spreading her legs slightly rolled up her tight office skirt. She pressed fingers to her twitching mound over the textured, smooth pantyhose.
The panty beneath was already soaked, sticky fluid seeping through.
"Haa..."
Using the slick nectar as lube, Joo-young carefully stroked the slightly protruding nub above her folds. Very slowly, barely stimulating.
Stroke, stroke—
Her fingers circled clockwise, slow. She didn't neglect the nipple either.
A deep sigh escaped as warm heat spread through her body. Breathing grew heavier, a poignant pleasure building gradually.
Layering that aching bliss made her core throb, whole-body sensitivity igniting.
"Hng."
Her swollen clit pulsed under her fingertips. A hard rub would bring instant sharp orgasm, but Joo-young held back, continuing the gentle caress.
Savoring this subtle warmth, stacking pleasure led to something beyond mere clitoral zaps—a massive, wave-like ecstasy engulfing her entire being.
For that colossal bliss, she endured the momentary urge.
"Haa... haa... fuck... that fucking bastard..."
Joo-young pictured that pretty-boy corpse—handsome face aside—and kept her hands moving relentlessly.
As she masturbated alone, panting hotly—
Ding—
"Ah, fuck! You scared me."
Startled mid-act, Joo-young yanked her hand from her breast and snatched the phone carelessly tossed beside the sofa.
The screen showed a notification from an unfamiliar icon she'd never seen.
"...What the hell is this?"
A tacky heart-drawn icon. Tapping it brought up text:
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