Chapter 685
Chapter 685
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 685
Chapter Title: Vanguard - Alien Invasion
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"The first bet."
Dorothy said. Given that she didn't hesitate for even a moment, she must have been thinking about bets like this for a while.
"What kind of bet? Since it's the first one, something easy would be nice."
"What are you talking about? The stakes are way too high for something simple."
"My life is on the line here."
"I have to leave the Underworld. I'd have to abandon my home and go serve somewhere else. Doesn't that sound like I'm losing more?"
She definitely seemed to have more to lose.
"Understood. So, what’s the bet?"
"Behind our house. See that rocky mountain over there?"
Dorothy turned around. Her heaving breasts made me even more nervous, like she might bolt any second. A beat later, I looked at the rocky mountain she was pointing to.
"Yes. It's a magnificent rocky mountain."
"Harpy live on that mountain. Your task is to bring back five harpy eggs. Easy bet, right?"
"Yes. An easy bet. Thank you."
I didn't know the details of this world's harpies, but I had Cloud. With Cloud's power, even harpies wouldn't stand a chance.
"But you have to do it alone. The blonde kid stays here with me."
Dorothy's smile deepened.
"Who decided that?!"
Cloud shot back as if it were obvious, glaring at Dorothy. From her attitude, it was clear she didn't like Dorothy one bit.
"This bet is between me and him. Outsiders stay out."
"Who're you calling an outsider? Protecting S is one of my missions. I don't approve of bets like this."
"And what if you don't approve? Wanna bet against me?"
"No reason I can't."
The mood grew heavier. I stepped in between them.
We had come here to secure Dorothy's cooperation. Not to capture her as a prisoner. We needed to keep things as amicable as possible and take her back to Earth.
"Now, now, both of you, calm down. Cloud, I'll do the bet alone. I was the one who suggested it first, so it's only right."
"Don't you still not get how dangerous this world is?"
"I do. But to get Dorothy's cooperation, this is the best way. And Cloud, command authority and decision-making here lie with me."
"......"
Cloud stepped back. Her sullen expression made it clear she was pissed. I'd have to make it up to her with some sex later when we had time.
"Call me Dorothy."
The witch said with a soft smile from the side. Clearly to get under Cloud's skin. And it worked—Cloud's face soured even more.
"As they say, strike while the iron is hot. I'll head to the rocky mountain right now."
"Why not rest a bit first? I prepared some welcome tea for you two."
"The Underworld doesn't have day or night, so that doesn't sound bad."
I was curious what the witch's welcome tea was. I followed her into the house, and Cloud trailed behind me with her still-pouty face.
We entered the witch's house. It was much larger inside than it looked from outside, complete with stairs to a second floor. What surprised me most was the modern items scattered everywhere. The kitchen especially could pass for something straight out of the present day.
"Sit at the table."
Dorothy headed to the kitchen. Looked like the welcome tea prep was no lie after all.
'According to Pussy, she was just masturbating a moment ago...'
I glanced around. Witchy stuff—odd decorations, ingredients—were everywhere. The slightly messy house really drove home that she lived alone, a spinster witch.
'If she lives alone, she wouldn't need to limit herself to the bedroom.'
Found it.
A black, blunt wooden thing under the plush sofa. Up close, its surface glistened with some sticky fluid.
"Cloud, what about Dark Maker? If we leave it in the garden and it runs off?"
"It's fine. I tied it up in my cloud. And... that garden. It's not ordinary. My instincts are telling me."
"Good to know, but... still makes me uneasy."
"Don't make me uneasy too. I'll go check it out."
Cloud got up and headed outside. Glad she left so easily. I quickly went to the sofa and grabbed Dorothy's beloved dildo. The sticky fluid hadn't dried yet.
Sniff sniff.
'Ugh. The scent of a spinster's pussy!'
I compared the wooden dildo to my own dick. It was longer than mine—makes sense with the handle. Thickness was impressive, but mine was a bit girthier.
'She rams this into her pussy like crazy, huh...'
Dorothy deserved the nickname "Masturbation Witch."
I headed toward the kitchen where Dorothy was. She was boiling some herbs in a small pot, as promised.
"Dorothy."
"Just wait quietly."
She answered without turning. I stepped closer.
"All these things in the house. Are they all magical items?"
"Something like that. You can look, but don't touch. Might curse you."
"Ah... Really? I touched one off the floor... Can you check if I'm cursed?"
"What?"
Dorothy turned with disbelief, her voice pitching up. Her jiggling breasts stole my gaze again.
"Gasp!"
She spotted what I held and freaked out.
"G-Give me that!"
Her face flushed crimson as she lunged to snatch the dildo.
'This is what I was waiting for. Moment!'
My thoughts accelerated, the world slowing.
Dorothy had no time to think. Shame and embarrassment left her focused solely on grabbing it back. Plus, she wasn't the athletic type—her belly flab proved it.
'If I stick my leg out just a bit... She'll think she tripped herself.'
I extended my leg as Moment ended. Dorothy stumbled wildly toward me. I pretended to panic as I caught her—left hand on her massive breast, right on her plump ass.
'Pussy! Tremble lightly and stimulate her womb!'
-Yeah. Got it.
"Hahh!"
A sweet moan escaped Dorothy's lips. I squeezed. Her ass was firm and bouncy; her breast so soft my fingers sank in.
"Dorothy. You okay?"
She shuddered violently. Our positions were perfect—my lips nearly brushing her nape.
"I-I'm fine, so give me that thing."
"Is it dangerous?"
"Y-Yeah. Dangerous. Mishandle it and you're cursed. ...How long you gonna hold on?"
"S-Sorry."
I released slowly. The sensations lingered vividly.
"No need to apologize. My fault."
Dorothy hid the dildo behind her back and fixed her disheveled clothes. Her arousing see-through dress, exposed white thighs and calves—it took everything not to pounce.
'Calm down, Sung Yu-jin. Not the time.'
I asked her.
"What’s that thing for?"
"Eh? S-Secret. Can't tell. Tea's almost ready—go wait at the table. Go."
She babbled incoherently.
"Got it."
Best to back off here. Pushing would sour things. Knowing her body's amazing was enough.
'Heh. Got a rough strategy now.'
???
Cloud and I stared blankly at the tea Dorothy brought. Thick, dark green liquid with chunks like meat floating in it. More poison than tea.
"Drink before it cools. Special blend for rare guests—only the good stuff."
Dorothy smiled warmly.
"What the hell did you put in this?"
Cloud sniffed and grimaced. I got it—the stench alone screamed bitter.
"Main ingredient? Mandragora. Great for the body."
"Mandragora? That mandragora I know?"
"Famous stuff, huh? You know it too. That one."
"Urk. You want me to eat that freak plant?"
As they bickered, I grabbed my cup. She was treating us as guests—no poison.
'Not like it'll kill me.'
I pinched my nose and chugged. Surprisingly good.
"Huh? This is actually tasty. Like veggie juice."
"Hehe. Can't serve guests bad tea."
"And... energy surging. Fatigue's gone."
Not flattery—real deal. Mind sharpened, body lighter.
"You're not lying just to drink alone, right?"
"Why would I lie about this?"
"Lie and you're dead."
Cloud sipped warily, then gulped it down. Dorothy just watched us smile. Her gaze felt fixed on my neck and exposed collarbone past my undone buttons.
We chatted briefly after. While talking to Dorothy's pussy, I gathered her info bit by bit. Even without her inner thoughts, details boosted success odds.
'Pussy. Status?'
-Wet. Wanna masturbate.
Our eyes met. She smiled seductively. I used to think it was just spinster vibes. Now it looked like deliberate temptation.
I smiled back.
???
I walked to the rocky mountain. A three-eyed black cat trailed me—the witch's familiar. She'd watch via it to ensure no cheating.
'Harpies, huh...'
Before leaving, Dorothy explained. Underworld harpies: woman's face, bird's body. Fierce, aggressive; their song bewitches. No match for normal humans.
'Steel your mind against the song.'
Even without, my Mental Resistance would block it. Confident against harpies. Issue was how much power to show.
'Show full strength now, she'll make next bet harder. Lose, and she'll really kill me. Gotta play weak for future bets.'
Reached the mountain.
Gusts whipped between rocks like a typhoon—hard to move.
Ah, aah, aaahhh...
Harpies' song echoed from above. The melody was captivating, drawing my ears.
'Not spotting me... just singing? Even Cloud would've struggled.'
Glanced back. Black cat stared intently. Unaffected by song.
Hid behind rock, peered up. Over five harpies perched high.
'Goal's eggs, not killing. Find nests.'
Used Eternal Heaven Footwork to muffle presence. Cat strolled openly—harpies ignored it.
Kieeeek!
A harpy screeched. Spotted me. Others swarmed at the cry.
"Damn. Was careful—why now?"
Drew sword, backpedaled into stance.
Aaah! Aaaaahhh~!
They didn't charge—sang in chorus. I pretended agony from song, waiting for attack.