Chapter 363
Chapter 363
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 363
Chapter Title: 363. Pylon
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Lanzhou Airport.
Just before boarding the plane to Korea, I exchanged goodbyes with the Overlord Sword Sect family.
"Don't forget what I said before."
Liu Zayoung spoke. The words from before were that she'd come to Korea once she became an A-rank hunter. From my perspective, she could come anytime before that, but looking at Liu Zayoung's resolute face, it didn't seem like my words would get through.
"Got it. Come visit Korea every now and then."
When I spoke in a subtle tone, Liu Zayoung's face flushed slightly as she quietly nodded.
"You bastard! Are you trying to mess with my daughter?!"
"Father! He's our benefactor! Benefactor!"
Liu Zayoung's father, China's S-rank hunter Liu Gicheon, was throwing a fit, and his eldest daughter, Liu Cheongseol, grabbed his shoulder.
Liu Gicheon disliked me, saying I had the face of a playboy. Not just any ordinary playboy, but one who could shake the world, or something like that.
I managed my expression, but inwardly, I mocked him. I don't believe in physiognomy at all. And how does a playboy shake the world?
'Liu Gicheon. That old man's just prejudiced against me.'
I didn't dislike Liu Gicheon that much. After all, he was the one who brought Liu Zayoung and Liu Cheongseol into this world. Even though his wife had passed away a few years ago.
'I have to acknowledge that merit. The second daughter works at the Chinese Hunter Association, right? Name's Liu Hongye... She looked pretty in the photo. There'll be a chance to fuck her next time.'
An opportunity arose to be alone with Liu Cheongseol briefly due to departure preparations. Our eyes met. When I grinned, her face hardened like stone.
I pulled out my smartphone and played a video. A fresh one shot just this morning. She looked around in shock and tried to snatch my phone. I dodged sideways using Instant, which I had prepared for.
"……!!"
In the video, Liu Cheongseol with a lewd expression was licking my asshole with eyes lost in ecstasy. Not only that, but she was pressing her lips to my asshole and sucking on it noisily.
"What the hell are you doing! What if someone sees...! Delete that video right now!"
"Haha. No one's nearby, so it's fine. Act a bit more composed. The people farther away are looking over here with suspicious eyes."
"...What do you want?"
Liu Cheongseol glared at me resentfully. However, I knew she wasn't as angry as she seemed. If she were truly furious, she'd have exuded killing intent and gone all out to grab my phone. And she probably would have succeeded. She's an A-rank hunter stronger than me, after all.
"You know what I want, Miss Liu Cheongseol. Oh, if you don't remember, I'll remind you. Come to Seoul, Korea in two weeks. You can hide your identity if you want. If you don't come, I'll spread it online."
"...Fine. But promise you'll delete the video for sure."
"I'll delete it once you come to Korea and do as I ask. But before that... I'd like some service right now."
"Service?"
"Use those tits of yours to suck my dick once. If you don't... I'll spread the video right now."
"...Follow me."
Liu Cheongseol sighed and led me to a secluded spot.
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Sitting in first class on the plane, I stared blankly out the window. It would take about seven hours to get home.
As the Chinese mainland receded into the distance, memories of my time here flashed by.
There were crises, but I'm heading back alive. Half of the Korean hunters died, but I don't feel particularly sad. I wasn't close to them, and we never had any serious conversations. I remember their names and faces, but I'll forget them with time.
'They say in the hunter world, killing monsters makes you numb to life. No reason to feel sorrow when no one close to me died.'
The village residents came to mind. They called me a hero and testified to my contributions at the Chinese Hunter Association. I had wild sex with the beauties among them, but I made sure they kept quiet. The beauties received plenty of money and goods from me, so they won't talk unless they're crazy.
"Yujin."
Han Harin, sitting beside me, called out.
"Yes, sunbae."
As I replied, I reflexively reached for her ample breasts.
Smack!
My wrist was caught.
"Speak properly. Who was that woman, and where did she go?"
"That woman?"
"The maid."
"Ah."
"A maid who just happened to show up at the village and join us in this situation? No one's stupid enough to believe that easily."
She's right. Back then, we desperately needed manpower and strong fighters, so the villagers and hunters welcomed Yuria. And Yuria stuck by my side almost the entire time, attending to me. Anyone could see she was my maid. The villagers and hunters sensed something off but stayed silent. They needed her, after all.
"Curious about Yuria? Jealous, maybe?"
"Don't talk nonsense. That woman's no ordinary person. She feels like she's on a different level from you and me. Quit joking around and tell me properly. Who is she?"
"Yuria Grace. She's a maid. A genius from some fantasy novel world. She has world-class talent. Yuria's been trained by me since she was young, so she loves my dick a lot."
I told the truth.
But Han Harin frowned deeply, looking displeased.
"Sung Yujin. I said no joking... Mmph... ."
I sealed her mouth with mine. She pushed me away, clearly not planning to give in easily.
"We're on a plane... Mmph... ."
I kept kissing her, groping her breasts. Tongues intertwined—her erogenous zone. She finally stopped resisting the persistent kisses and accepted it.
She might not realize it herself, but Han Harin had already been trained by me. Her eyes glazing over from just a few kisses proved it.
"Haah... ."
My hand slipped into her tight skirt.
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Yuria tore a spatial movement scroll and instantly teleported to Sung Yujin's house in Korea.
Without ID from this world, she couldn't board a plane. The Chinese Hunter Association was too busy to check her identity, but airports were different.
Of course, Sung Yujin planned to get her an identity. He had money and was skilled with mana. Hunters C-rank and above could naturalize anywhere easily.
"......"
Yuria crossed her arms and slowly surveyed the living room.
She knew Yujin well. He wasn't good at cleaning or organizing. Back at the mansion in the 'Hundred Returns' world, Yujin just had sex. Sex upon waking at noon. Sex while eating. Sex even when sleeping.
So when she heard it was Yujin's house, she expected it to be filthy and overflowing with mess. But actually looking around the living room, it was fairly clean aside from some dust.
It had to be. There were hardly any items except for the sofa, TV, and table.
Not strange at all. He hadn't cared much about decorating the 'Hundred Returns' mansion either.
Yuria headed to the kitchen. Instant food was scattered on the table, and a few water cups lay in the sink.
A rotten smell wafted from the trash can.
She flung open the fridge.
"Haa."
She sighed involuntarily. Inside were dozens of water bottles and a few leftover pizza slices. Mold had naturally grown on the food.
Yuria instantly realized how Yujin had been living. Mostly eating out or ordering delivery. Or mooching off women's houses.
She checked the other rooms.
Bedroom. A musky smell hit upon entering. Blankets on the floor, bed disheveled. Piles of laundry nearby, questionable freshness. Women's bras and panties peeked out among the clothes.
Computer room. Instant and delivery food scraps around the PC, reeking of rot.
Armory. Stored weapons like knives, guns, armor. Potions too. Surprisingly organized.
Bedroom 2. Cluttered. Dusty waterbed, adult toys scattered everywhere. Lewd women's lingerie, ropes, cosplay outfits in abundance.
Bathroom and toilet. Clean except for some mold in corners and dust.
Having toured the whole house, Yuria nodded. She could finish in an hour, but with seven hours until Yujin's return, she'd take it slow and thorough.
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Upon landing at Incheon Airport, I faced Korean Hunter Association staff and reporters. A brief interview was planned. There were even reporters and cameramen from broadcasting stations.
'Ah. I just want to hurry home to where Yuria's waiting.'
Against my wishes, the interview dragged on.
"Mr. Sung Yujin. We heard that when isolated in China's Wuxu Village, you led the villagers and hunters as their leader. Could you tell us about that?"
Han Harin glanced at me, pressuring me. Meaning, stick to the prepared answers. This wasn't my first interview. I'd done one in Lanzhou City too.
"I did act as leader, but without the active cooperation of the hunters who helped me, we wouldn't have survived. I feel gratitude and sorry toward the hunters who fell fighting monsters this time. And I'll never forget the Wuxu villagers going forward."
"There are rumors that you and Ms. Han Harin became lovers because of this incident... ."
"We're seniors and juniors from the same university, and friends."
"We heard you handled the new variant monster Pylon that appeared in China."
"To be precise, it was handled by another hunter, not us. That hunter wishes to keep their info hidden, so I can't say."
"Rumor has it they were a maid. Is that true?"
"I can't say."
After about an hour of interviews, I finally escaped the airport.
Not straight home, though. I followed association staff to the Korean Hunter Association headquarters.
Waiting there was Association Chairman Yoo Hyungwook. A handsome mid-50s man with mostly gray hair in a neat regent style.
"Thank you for coming back alive!"
Return rate: 57%.
The return rate for Korean hunters dispatched to China. It should have been over 90%. The association had arranged relatively safe missions for them.
But the variable called Pylon appeared, and dispatched hunters started dying.
'He got a ton of flak from the government, other hunters, and the public. For sending Korean hunters to their deaths.'
Yoo Hyungwook must be immensely grateful for every one who made it back alive. Especially Han Harin, sister of an S-rank candidate.
"You two are heroes of the Republic of Korea! When Pylons appeared across China, I was so... ."
"Hold on, Chairman. Sorry, but we need to get home soon. Could you quickly explain why you called us here?"
I cut him off. I sensed too much talker vibes.
"Ah, sorry. You must want to get home to your families as soon as possible... I've wronged them too. I called you for compensation."
With media attention, they'd pay out quickly.
"First, 1 billion won in reward money, and the 3rd-grade Hunter Medal. Also, performance points based on your China reports."
I hadn't expected much from the reward money, so no excitement. Same for other hunters. 1 billion is pocket change for C-ranks.
The 3rd-grade medal offered few perks. Minor discounts at association-affiliated shops, that's it.
Yoo Hyungwook personally handed each of us a badge shaped like a pigeon's left wing.
"For performance points, we've decided to grant enough for everyone except Hunter Sung Yujin to take the B-rank promotion exam."
"......Except me?"