Chapter 42
Chapter 42
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 42
Chapter Title: Vampire Detective
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We woke up around noon in the motel, lying there wrapped in each other's arms.
Once we got to the motel, we turned into animals. We hadn't touched a drop of alcohol, but man and woman became male and female, rolling around until dawn.
The room was a total wreck. It wasn't just the bed we'd wrecked. Bathroom, tub, desk, chairs, front door... We'd gone at it in every spot imaginable, in every position under the sun. Hera's pussy was still red and swollen if you looked now.
"Oppa. I'm quitting Yeonghyejeong."
"What?!"
I jumped in surprise.
"Why so shocked?"
"I just figured you'd keep working there."
"It's a good place. Madam looks out for us, and the pay's better than most spots. But it's not exactly a forever job, you know?"
"...Yeah, fair point."
Most of the girls working rooms do it for the cash. Great for stacking money fast short-term. But think about society's eyes and your future? Not a place to stick around long.
What surprised me was how quick she was to quit.
"Quitting today?"
"Nah, end of the month. Already told Madam."
"So what then?"
"Parents keep pushing marriage... But I'm not even 30. Not ready for that. Gonna open a clothing store with my savings."
Her words hit me with a sudden realization.
...This world is a drama to me, but it's reality for the people living it.
And I had a question.
Did Shin Hye-jin's parents in the real world look just like Hera's? I really wanted to check, but I didn't know what Shin Hye-jin's folks looked like.
"So we're done being sex buddies too?"
Honestly, I didn't want to let her go. But I wasn't gonna force her. We'd already gone wild enough. If she wanted out, I'd respect it.
"...Hmm. No. Oppa, your cock... I can't forget it no matter what. My pussy still hurts... but just thinking about it makes it throb."
"Same here. I'll never forget your pussy."
True talk. Hera's pussy fit my dick perfectly. Sure, there were tighter ones out there, but after doing them, they always felt lacking compared to hers.
"Invite me when you open the store. I'll christen it for you."
"You'd fuck me even without an excuse."
"True enough."
I grinned.
I couldn't quit the rooms. I was hooked already.
If this were reality instead of Playful Life world, I'd have quit. Rooms are fun, but they wreck your life too.
But this wasn't reality. My "life" here didn't matter. And hitting the rooms didn't mess with my goals.
Bottom line: No plans to quit until I achieved my objectives.
'Problem is the money.'
I wanted to go, but I was broke.
Sitting at Kang Yu-jin's computer, I pondered.
Ways to make money? Plenty. Get a job. But quick big bucks? Fewer options.
Sold off what sellable intel Kang Yu-jin had. The rest was too hot. No more cash from info brokering.
Robbing a bank? Nah, didn't wanna piss off the cops.
'Back to basics... Snatch cash from criminals.'
Finding illegal sports betting site runners? Easy with Hacking. Shady ops meant they'd have cash stashed.
"...Wait. I've got the clown mask."
Originally for offing vampire hunters only. But no real need to limit it.
'Screw it... Go big.'
I dug through Kang Yu-jin's computer. She didn't just hoard corrupt official dirt. Grabbed anything interesting.
"...Found it."
Info on a congressman: Kim Chun-seok. Six-term heavy hitter, floor leader of the Heaven Party.
Mentioned in the original as a corrupt politico. Too powerful even for Moon Ji-hyuk to touch. Just a passing note on dangerous types.
Dirtiest public servant in Korea.
How dirty? Files on him were at least five times thicker than others.
Bribes and favors were baseline. Used political thugs like limbs. Even suspicions of contract kills.
Surprise: Lately avoiding spots like Yeonghyejeong. Despite a hostess scandal seven years back.
'...Not really a surprise.'
Secret villa in Yeongdeungpo, off the radar. Kang Yu-jin hacked nearby CCTV, ID'd visitors.
Mostly big corp execs. Obvious favor-trading spot.
Plus big-shot agency CEOs and celebs.
Sexual favors.
No sex tapes, but why else would idols hit his hideout? Only idiots wouldn't get it.
Celeb visits weekly. Days later: movie roles or good press. Near certain.
Why skip public spots? Villa was his playground.
But it didn't end there. Met Japanese and Chinese lobbyists occasionally.
That traitorous congressman getting flak? Amateur hour next to Kim. Suspected steady bribes and favors for a decade minimum.
'Good thing no real-life Kim Chun-seok exists.'
Did he? I couldn't say. Just hoped not.
'He checks a spot monthly via aide.'
Aide: Ex-political thug. Likely multiple murders for Kim. Same middle school roots. Trusted more than his wife.
'Spot aide checks? 100% slush fund hideout.'
Kang Yu-jin hacked his phone and PC, pinpointed it via card records.
She sealed the info.
Too risky for a lone hacker. Slush guarded by Kim's goons... the Baekjeon Gang. Front: "Great Heaven Society," Heaven Party supporters.
'Slush size? At least 200 billion won? Fuck. Stinks so bad I'm gonna puke.'
Physical assets there. Total with liquid? Over 600 billion.
'Feasting like that and we let it slide?'
NIS knew his dirt. Stayed quiet.
Mess with him now? Bloodbath, not just a couple. Worst case: Government paralysis. That many congressmen and corps tangled. NIS included.
'Miracle the country's even running.'
I debated.
Storm the slush spot now? Or bail?
'...Prep and raid. Flip Korea upside down this time.'
As a Korean, I couldn't stomach a pig like Kim running wild, fattening his gut. ...Not really.
My taxes going to that prick? Nah, not even that. I didn't pay taxes.
Truth?
'Fucking freeloading bastard. And celeb pussy? Jealous as hell.'
Celeb sex favors? Unforgivable.
'Pisses me off so bad... Fuck.'
I dumped points into Hacking. Essential for what I had planned.
'Especially useful in this modern setting.'
Wanted Lv.10, but that took 25 more points.
'Got just 3 now.'
Options: Boost stats or save.
'Might unlock a trait like Yeongcheon-ryu suddenly.'
Life throws surprise cash needs; points too.
'But points rebuild.'
Decided: Raise lowest stat. Would anyway eventually; why not now?
Bugged me it lagged behind.
Plus, curious if boosting Intelligence actually smartened me up.
Sung Yu-jin | Lv: 19
Boosted Intelligence, set phone down, waited.
"...Anything different?"
No clear head, no new world view. Tried tests.
Random numbers: added, subtracted, multiplied mentally. Mental math improved.
Memory too, maybe.
'Intelligence search... Learning, cognition... All that.'
Regretted not boosting sooner, then spotted new window in Playful Life app corner.
"Fuck."
First word out of my mouth.
Intelligence: Game stat tied to skills. Higher int, stronger skills.
"Damn. Should've boosted it sooner."
0.1%.
Not nothing for me. Once blew 300k won on a 0.3% gacha pull in a mobile game.
Worked. Proved 0.3% doable.
"Higher int ups the percent."
1%? Game-changer. And "slightly enhanced" nagged at me.
'Yeongcheon-ryu and Hacking already OP. Better? Gotta prioritize int now.'
Thought boosting might shift values or personality...
'Ah, wanna roll with girls at Yeonghyejeong.'
Nope. Same old me.