Chapter 405
Chapter 405
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 405
Chapter Title: Mr. Sam
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I headed to the university. My goal was to meet Ha Seung-hee and gauge her reaction.
I figured the Holy Water would pique her interest.
"Sunbae. You're the first person to treat me like this."
"...What are you talking about all of a sudden?"
The atmosphere felt off. Ha Seung-hee's eyes held more irritation than curiosity about me, and the bodyguards around her exuded intimidation.
The guards were annoying, but I ignored them. They weren't opponents I could take on, and I didn't have the power to make enemies of the Sejin Group and survive yet.
"You're the first one to toy with me like this. I had some expectations... but to think I'd fall for a prank like that. Still, I don't resent you. I'm not that petty. And it was a pretty novel experience, in its own way."
"......"
I thought for a moment. The only thing that could make her this angry... was the Holy Water I'd given her yesterday.
"Did you try using the Holy Water?"
"Do I look stupid enough to use some shady item right away? I sent your Holy Water straight to the lab for analysis. The result? Just water. A bit cleaner than tap water."
So the Holy Water's composition was just pure water. That made it even more astonishing. How could plain water have such effects? There had to be some special power hidden in it that chemical analysis couldn't detect.
"Did you try applying it to your body?"
"One of my guards put some on his hand. He said it felt really refreshing. And just like you said, something good happened."
One of the nearby bodyguards snickered. He was probably the one who'd tried it.
"The effect varies by amount. Did you use it all? If he applied it to his hand, it should've given off a faint glow."
Ha Seung-hee furrowed her brow.
"...Hah. Sung Yu-jin. I don't really care what your intentions were with this prank. But don't let it happen again. If there's one more incident like this and you waste my time again... I won't let it slide as easily as today."
I considered pulling out the Holy Water from my inventory and splashing it on myself, but I put the thought aside. It might not even work this time. And even if it did, it wouldn't be some world-shaking miracle.
Above all, it seemed like she'd already taken a dislike to me.
"Got it. Sorry for wasting your time."
I turned and left the university.
The plan to bed Ha Seung-hee had failed from the start.
Vrrr...
My smartphone vibrated as I walked to the parking lot.
It was an unknown number.
"Hello?"
???
I opened the cafe door and entered the private room on the third floor.
Han A-young sat on the black sofa with her legs crossed. Even now, her face resembled Han Ha-rin's so much. If her white hair had been black like Ha-rin's, I might've mistaken them for twins.
I swallowed hard.
Knowing Ha-rin's body made it easy to imagine how tender and delicious Han A-young's would be. Blood was already rushing to my cock.
Maybe because they're sisters. The zones were similar. Though Ha-rin's had left nipple instead of clitoris.
"Have a seat for now."
Her voice was a bit higher than Ha-rin's.
I'd expected her to want me dead. But surprisingly, her tone was even. No hostility or killing intent. She was good at hiding her emotions.
"I didn't expect to meet you like this. It's because of Ha-rin sunbae, right?"
"Do I have any other reason to call you besides Ha-rin?"
"True enough. Are you here to tell me to break up with Ha-rin sunbae?"
"Exactly."
Tension shot up my spine, straightening it. I couldn't let my guard down here.
"At first, I tried to understand. Ha-rin has her own life, so whoever she chooses is her decision. That's what I told myself. But it didn't work. Ha-rin is my little sister."
"...You're different from what I thought. I at least expected a slap."
"I don't use my strength carelessly. And if I slapped you, you'd be in the hospital."
"......"
She didn't call me here just to say that. The real talk was coming.
"I want to know about you and Ha-rin's relationship."
"We're friends. Even if Ha-rin sunbae is a year older... a year's difference isn't much."
"You call sucking each other's fluids 'friends'? That's not the friendship I know."
"Sex friends."
"......"
Han A-young glared at me. She hooked her pinky around the coffee cup handle and took a sip.
"Tell me from the beginning. How did you and Ha-rin meet, and how did it turn into that kind of relationship?"
"......Do I have to? You could ask Ha-rin sunbae."
"Things haven't been good between Ha-rin and me lately. And you're the one who changed her. Hearing it from you should be more accurate."
"Ha-rin sunbae hasn't changed."
"She has. Ha-rin isn't the type to bring a guy home. Much less rolling around like a porn star in her own house. ...She wasn't."
A sharp glint flashed in Han A-young's eyes. She was hiding it, but she'd tear me apart given the chance.
"Well... Ha-rin sunbae was always a bit cold."
"Our family was strict. We had curfews until we became adults and independent, and half the day was spent studying."
"...That must've been tough."
"Not as tough as you think. I was annoyed, but Ha-rin handled it well. Dad and Mom liked her for it. Then you changed Ha-rin. For the worse. Tell me. What happened with Ha-rin?"
Pressure emanated from Han A-young. Brushing this off and escaping wouldn't be easy.
"It's a long story... Could I get a lemonade?"
"Sure."
She pressed the bell on the table. The waitress arrived in exactly 13 seconds.
"Yes, ma'am? You called?"
"One lemonade, one cappuccino, please."
"Right away."
The waitress vanished like the wind.
"You're the owner here?"
"When I was young, owning a cafe was my dream. Even if my parents were hunters, there's no guarantee I'd awaken. If I hadn't become a hunter, I'd have lived as a cafe owner."
The lemonade arrived soon after. I sipped it while thinking. Where to start?
"Ha-rin sunbae and I met at university. It wasn't a good start."
I began the story.
I avoided lies as much as possible. She'd investigate later, and getting caught would be a hassle. Besides, it wasn't that grand a tale.
"......You awakened Ha-rin's mana with qigong massage?"
"Yes. She was going on a show called Dungeon Survival and worried about mana awakening. Do you know about qigong massage?"
"...I've heard of it. Mana massage, right? As far as I know, it doesn't have those effects."
"It's not ordinary mana massage. A-young-ssi, know about acupoints? I combined acupoint manipulation with massage. Qigong massage stimulates the body's potential. Ha-rin sunbae had latent potential to begin with."
"Timing-wise, it fits... but I still can't believe it."
"Why would I lie?"
"If it's true, why not spread it? You could've gained fame and fortune instantly."
"I'm not dreaming of being a masseur. My dream is to become the top hunter."
A lie.
Top hunter was just a means. My real goal: fuck every beauty out there! Of course, that included Han A-young.
"Anyone can talk big."
Han A-young extended her right arm toward me.
"...A-young-ssi?"
"I know a bit about acupoints too. Show me you can do it. Then I'll believe you."
"Alright. Relax your arm a bit. As an A-rank hunter, if you're tensing, it won't work well."
The tension left her right arm. I applied acupoint therapy with my fingers. Poke, poke, poke.
"Done. Try moving it."
"......It won't move."
Han A-young used mana. She forcibly broke my acupoint hold. Normally impossible, but our level gap made it inevitable.
She waved her right arm in the air.
"I'll believe you awakened Ha-rin's mana with qigong massage. But how did your relationship turn into that?"
"We did massages almost every day. And in return... I got massages too."
"...Ha-rin can do qigong massage?"
"I just like massages in general. Doing them daily brought us close, and at some point, it became the relationship you know."
"......You didn't do anything vile?"
"Of course not."
"And Ha-rin changed like that? From just massages?"
Disbelief filled Han A-young's eyes. I sighed dramatically. I couldn't mention the Arousal Amplification skill.
"You think I used drugs, magic, or spells... I don't have that ability. And thorough Ha-rin sunbae wouldn't fall for it easily."
"You think massage and sex alone could change her that much?"
"Massage aside... sex is on another level. People say first sex is a life-changing turning point. Have you never done it?"
"W-what? Of course I have. I've dated a few times."
I knew. Searching Han A-young online brought up her three ex-boyfriends. None lasted over a month.
"People change. First sex is event enough to trigger it."
"...Yeah. You're right. People do change."
I bet my hand Han A-young was a virgin who'd never had sex. She'd flustered earlier, her tone lowered now, cheeks faintly red.
"From what I see, Ha-rin sunbae hasn't changed."
"No, she has! I know her better than you! No one changes that much! The Ha-rin I saw yesterday looked lewder than any woman I've known! I couldn't believe she was my sister!"
Cold air poured from Han A-young's body. The sofa crackled with frost. The chill didn't stop—it clung to me.
Crackle.
Lightning arced, countering the cold.
'...This is A-rank, S-rank candidate level. Not even intentionally attacking... My mana drains so fast. If she's using 1's power, I'm using 6-7. Cold sweat's breaking out.'
Thankfully, Han A-young stopped first.
"...Sorry. I got too emotional for a second."
Of course, I didn't believe her.
"It's fine. It's family, so getting worked up is natural."
"......"
Silence fell briefly.
"Sung Yu-jin. I want Ha-rin back to normal. For that, it'd be best if you stayed away from her."
"Ha-rin sunbae hasn't changed. Thanks to me, she awakened mana and is prepping for B-rank."
Han Ha-rin was my fuck hole. My first love. Was I crazy enough to back off?
"Ha-rin would do better without you."
"No. She does better with me. My qigong massage effects are amazing."
"......"
"......"
Han A-young glared. I met her eyes directly.
"What do you want?"
"I'm not the type to sell friends for money. But this standoffish vibe won't end well. So, let's bet."
"Bet?"
"One week. You give me massages like I do with Ha-rin sunbae. If you think massages help, leave us alone."
"......And if your massages are useless?"
"I'll end things with Ha-rin sunbae. Cleanly."
Han A-young chewed her lip. Words formed and crumbled in her mouth.
"......Fine."