Chapter 516
Chapter 516
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 516
Chapter Title: New Skill
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The fox's body glowed.
Soon, the fox turned into a human.
"......!!"
I unconsciously widened my eyes and dropped my jaw at the sight of the woman. I'd figured she'd be a beauty. Characters in novels usually are. But seeing her in person, she was even more stunning than I'd imagined.
Lustrous black hair and snow-white skin. Eyes sparkling like stars, a perfectly straight nose. Confident pink lips.
Her breasts were probably G-cup. Her waist was slim without an ounce of fat, and her hips were perfectly rounded for easy childbirth. Her legs were long and slender. There wasn't a single flaw.
Atop her head were white fox ears, and swaying from her lower back were two white fox tails. She wore a flowing white silk robe.
"I knew it'd be like this. You've fallen for me, haven't you? Normally, I'd just kill you, but since we're partnering up, I'll let it slide."
She smiled slyly, like a fox.
I snapped back to my senses. I suppressed the urge to pounce on Mi-ryeong right then and there.
"...Your human form looks way better and more comfortable. Why not stick with it from now on?"
"Hmph. You think I don't see through your intentions? I only turn human for mealtimes."
She sat down at the table. I handed her a bowl of rice. Our quiet dinner began.
"This is delicious! I've never had cooking like this before! What's this dish called?"
"Kimchi jjigae."
"You made it? Your skills are insane. I'd contract you as my personal chef."
"My maid made it."
"Maid?"
"Handmaiden. She's not here right now."
Mi-ryeong kept exclaiming how good it was as she dug in. Surprisingly, she was a big eater. She polished off two bowls, then three, up to five. We ran out of prepared rice, so I microwaved some instant stuff.
"Delicious! Delicious! This is delicious too! Haah... Why is everything so tasty?"
Mi-ryeong beamed with joy every time she put food in her mouth, then pouted sadly when it was gone.
She ended up devouring six more packs of instant rice on top of that.
'Not a fox—a pig, maybe.'
For dessert, I brought out fruit. Mango and watermelon. Her eyes lit up; she'd clearly never seen them before.
"Delicious! The juice is so cool and sweet! And this mango...? It seemed weird at first, but the more I eat, the more I love it."
Mi-ryeong ate the fruit with a blissful expression. I sneaked a glance at her chest.
'Conquer her with food? Nah, there's a limit to that. Need something else...'
Later, she transformed back into a fox, and we sat in front of the TV together.
Mi-ryeong was mesmerized by the TV, freaking out at first before getting hooked.
It was some trendy drama these days. Thanks to the Playful Life app, I made a habit of keeping up with dramas and movies.
I alternated glances between the dazed Mi-ryeong and the screen.
'Kukukuku.'
I mulled over ways to win her over.
"Mi-ryeong. I'm heading out for a bit. Might be late. Sleep if you want."
"Huh? Okay."
I left her glued to the TV and stepped out. My destination: Han Ha-rin's place. My crotch stiffened in anticipation of what was to come.
???
Three days had passed since Mi-ryeong was summoned to Sung Yu-jin.
She'd changed a lot from that first day.
This morning, instead of her fox form, she'd been moving around in human shape. As Sung Yu-jin said, it was far more convenient.
She adapted incredibly fast. She'd tossed her flimsy silk robe in the corner and lounged on the sofa in comfy hot pants and a T-shirt.
Of course, she wore underwear too. Sung Yu-jin's place had women's lingerie. Bras felt too constricting, though, so she skipped those.
"My sister-in-law is a gumiho? Who knew there'd be a drama this fun! Gotta watch this!"
She expertly fiddled with the remote to start the drama and sprawled on the sofa. The table in front was littered with cola, soda, and snacks. One hand scratched her belly while the other shoved snacks into her mouth non-stop as she watched.
"You, you, you wicked bitch! Do you have any idea how hard it is to grow a tail? How could you even think of something so evil as cutting off a fox's tail?!"
She cursed at the drama's villainess.
"Hic... sob. So they were lovers in a past life. So cool. And so tragic. Sob."
She even teared up, totally immersed.
"Lunchtime already? Man, I'm starving. We got chicken yesterday, so... maybe jjimdak today? Hmm. I wanna try tteokbokki too... Let's order both!"
Having mastered the delivery app on the smartphone Sung Yu-jin gave her, she was living happily ever after.
Click.
The door opened, and Sung Yu-jin walked in.
"Back?"
Mi-ryeong waved hello. Normally, she'd ignore him. But she had a sliver of conscience. Freeloading at his place pricked it a little.
"Don't tell me you've been watching TV since morning."
"Yup. Dramas never get old no matter how many I watch. I could live off this forever."
Mi-ryeong was in high spirits.
Back in her original world, life was boring. Naps and training were all there was. The food was bland compared to this world's spicy, flashy delights. She loved it here.
Sung Yu-jin approached her.
Mi-ryeong's face stiffened briefly, then relaxed. She caught a faint fishy scent and a woman's aroma on him. Her keen nose even picked up the subtle musk from their romp.
'Guys with strong vitality have strong libidos too. Nothing weird about it. No reason for me to meddle in his sex life.'
Mi-ryeong ignored it. None of her business anyway.
"Mi-ryeong. Let me teach you smartphone tricks and how to use the computer."
"Computer? Isn't that a laptop you're holding?"
"Laptop's a type of computer. Latest premium model. It's yours."
Sung Yu-jin ogled her figure with a grin. It annoyed her, but she let it slide.
He'd brought the laptop she'd been eyeing. A little looking was fine. Anything more? No way.
"This is the internet. See? Real-time search rankings, news, comics. Oh, video sites. And you can game on this laptop too."
"Game?"
"Legend of the Heroes is a classic. Shortened to 'LoL.' It's... super fun. Heh."
"Hmm. Games? Not really my thing."
"Try it. You got time for dramas."
"...Fine, once won't hurt. Oh, and don't forget—tonight, I take your essence."
Mi-ryeong discovered a new world.
"Aaaah! Jungle diff! What the hell's our jungler doing?!"
"Hyeji? Did you just call me Hyeji? You motherless punk!"
"Why the hell are you flashing like that?!"
It took just two hours for Mi-ryeong's temper to flare up.
"Sung Yu-jin. I want this skin. Buy it for me?"
"Sure. But you're burning through my cash."
"...It's not that much. I know Korean prices well enough."
"Lucky you. Spending my money, taking my essence whenever. Living the dream, huh."
"...Fine. No essence tonight. Happy? Men and their whining..."
Mi-ryeong dove deeper into gaming.
The next day, she grasped the internet's wonders. The day after, novels' joys.
She even considered going outside once. But the blazing sun drove her right back in. That's when she realized how precious AC was.
???
Ten days since Mi-ryeong's summoning.
I approached her playing console games on the couch. She rolled her eyes at me, then spotted the comb in my hand and wagged her two fox tails.
"Want me to brush your tails? Nice, right?"
"Uh, uh-huh."
Mi-ryeong answered hesitantly. She acted wary, but she was thrilled. She loves when I brush them. If she hated it, she'd refuse flat-out.
Smooth, smooth.
I brushed her tails, then her hair. Her white fox ears perked up. Then suddenly, they vanished. She could hide her ears and tails at will—not just visually, but completely.
'Made progress with grooming as an excuse for skinship...'
My other plans were going smoothly too.
"Mi-ryeong. I'm hitting a dungeon soon. Can you help?"
"Dungeon? You can solo it, right? You're C-rank."
"C-grade dungeon. With your help, it'll be a breeze."
"Don't wanna. Dealing with monsters gains me nothing."
"We're partners, aren't we? And do you know how much I've spent on you? Gotta earn it back in the dungeon at least."
Mi-ryeong went quiet, conscience stung.
She'd been blowing through my money like it was hers. Not just games—online shopping sprees too.
"...You're loaded."
"Three hundred million on you."
"Bull! No way I spent that much!"
"Most went to faking your ID. Got ripped off by brokers."
"...Fine. I'll help."
Mi-ryeong sighed. She really didn't want to.
I placed a hand on her shoulder. She wore a loose tank top, letting me enjoy the soft skin. Peeking cleavage was a bonus.
No bra, so her nipples poked out, drawing my eyes.
"I told you not to touch carelessly last time."
Mi-ryeong exuded murderous intent. Her aura churned.
"It's been ten days today. You know that, right? Only 23 days left on the summon."
"......"
Mi-ryeong's dark eyes wavered. The killing intent faded. Her face twisted in conflict.
She was hooked on modern life. She'd even cut sleep with spells to binge games, dramas, movies. I'd supported everything she wanted. Spent big on her ID and took her downtown.
I let her enjoy what the [Radiant Ascension Path] world couldn't offer, like it was nothing.
'But it's all temporary. Back home, no more of this.'
Conquer with civilization. That was my strategy.
"...Don't remind me. Think I'd hate going back? I love my world. The air's... nicer there..."
Her voice trailed off.
The [Radiant Ascension Path] world was harsher than reality, with nothing fun. Wells for water, no games or novels, no delivery food.
Smack!
She slapped my hand off her shoulder irritably and shot up.
"Where to?"
"Nap. I'll help with the dungeon after. Don't wake me."
I watched her back as she headed to the room.
"You know this, but summoning you here takes my power. And it's not free for me either—costs a fortune. Might not bother again. Honestly, you're not helping much right now."
"...Hmph."
Slam!
Mi-ryeong slammed the door.
My plan: Make civilization-addicted Mi-ryeong beg to be resummoned.
The moment she desperately wants back here, I'm the top dog, she's the underdog.
Plan on track. Her face before entering confirmed it.
'Gotta make her more attached. Introduce friends? Han Ha-rin and Han A-young?'
That day was near.
'Once I'm top, fix that attitude first. Kukuku.'
I'll etch into that body exactly who owns her.