Chapter 711
Chapter 711
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 711
Chapter Title: Academy's Savior
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"We need to join them as soon as possible. Without my combat support, even a raid team with Sung Ha-ri could get wiped out."
"......"
Flora's words left us all silent, lost in thought.
We couldn't just casually agree with her—and that was because we were weak. Sure, we'd taken down those mechanical hunters in the forest without much trouble, but only by luring them one by one into traps. Heading out into the open to fight swarms of machine monsters? That was suicide.
But abandoning the raid team in danger? They were our hope, with Sung Ha-ri on board. If they got wiped out, our future was bleak. We might have to hide in this dungeon forever until another raid team showed up—if one ever did.
"...Understood. We'll follow your lead, Flora. But can I even be of any help?"
"You're good enough. You haven't forgotten what I can do, right? With me around, you can fight like an A-rank hero. You know who I am."
"Of course. It's an honor to team up with Chicago's top supporter."
Sara replied nonchalantly. But if you looked closely, her hands were trembling ever so slightly. Flora must have noticed too, but she turned away as if she hadn't, urging Han So-hee on instead.
"What about you?"
"......I can't drag Yu-jin into danger. My most important job is protecting him."
Han So-hee clung tightly to me. I could feel her resolve: no matter what, she'd keep me safe.
"Are you an idiot? You think this place is safe forever? The Machine King ruling this entire dungeon doesn't know you're here? It's only safe because of the raid team. The second they get wiped out, machine monsters will swarm this spot. Think about the future for once."
"You don't know a thing about Ha-ri unnie."
"You trust Sung Ha-ri that much? Nice words, but you're just shoving the responsibility onto her."
Flora scowled and glared at Han So-hee.
"Sung Ha-ri. Yeah, she's a crazy bitch—I admit it. Her physical stats might lag behind other S-ranks, but her spear skills and battle sense are top-tier among them. Still, this dungeon isn't something she can solo."
Logically, Flora was right. But for some reason, I had a gut feeling that Sung Ha-ri could handle it alone.
"Even so, Yu-jin..."
"Just prioritize protecting the kid. And it's not that dangerous. We smashed the machine factory, and we've been clearing out machine monsters left and right."
"......"
If Flora was telling the truth, it was worth a shot. But Han So-hee still looked hesitant. I took her hand.
"So-hee noona. Let's go. Mom might be in danger."
"Yu-jin. We could die. You don't want to die, right?"
"I hate the idea of Mom dying more."
"......"
Han So-hee had no choice but to agree. She couldn't send me off alone into danger.
With the matter settled, Flora relaxed her expression and nodded.
"No time to waste. If we've decided, we move now. The raid team's probably at their limit already."
I asked Flora,
"Do you know where to go?"
"I've got a good memory. Quit yapping and follow me."
A good memory, huh...
I exchanged glances with Han So-hee and Sara. Flora hadn't mentioned it, but she clearly suspected our relationship. We had to shut her up before we met the raid team.
Luckily, things started going our way.
"Huh? Wait... There should be a path down here..."
Flora rummaged through the broken metal plates, flustered. There was a path downward, but it was blocked by machine parts. It felt deliberate. Not the raid team's doing—probably the Machine King's handiwork.
The others looked as grim as I felt.
"Flora. This can't be... the Machine King's trap to bury the raid team underground, can it?"
"......It's possible. The Machine King seemed smarter than the other machine monsters."
"I'll try forcing it open."
Sara punched the blocked entrance a few times before drawing her rapier. A slash of light struck it. It chipped away a bit, but slicing through was impossible.
"No good. That's at least 10 meters thick. Give it up."
"What about digging from above... No, prying off the metal plates and dropping down?"
"You have no idea how tough those plates are. Even with specialized tools, you'd be lucky to dig more than 2 meters a day. And the underground is 30 meters down."
"No way through, then. Back to the forest?"
"The underground was a massive maze. No way there's only one entrance. We need to find another."
We couldn't turn back now. We pressed on, searching for another entrance. Along the way, I learned Flora's full name.
Traits and skills specialized in support.
'Favorability at 22... That's around the 'interested' level starting at 20? Pretty average.'
I glanced at her ass. The black leather dress had a short skirt. Every step made it jiggle, barely revealing the underside of her cheeks. At first, I thought she was shaking it to seduce me on purpose, but no—it was just her walking habit.
'Virgin walking around in slutty clothes.'
The image of her pussy from before flashed in my mind.
She flinched.
Feeling my gaze? Flora stopped and turned, her red bob hair swaying.
"W-what are you staring at, you little brat?!"
"Your ass, noona."
"......"
She gaped in shock at my boldness. Then her face flushed red, as if she'd realized something.
"You foul-mouthed brat. You take the lead."
"Flora! What the hell?! You want Yu-jin up front? Are you insane?!"
Han So-hee shot back immediately.
"This brat was eyeing my ass like a perv!"
"What's wrong with looking at your ass? You've been shaking it like you wanted me to since earlier."
"Y-you psycho bitch! When did I ever shake my ass?!"
"So shameless. I saw it right behind you. And coming into a dungeon dressed like that in the first place..."
"This is custom-made! Costs over 200 million dollars—top-grade stuff!"
As the shouting match escalated, Sara stepped in to mediate.
"Calm down, both of you. Machine monsters could show up anytime. Flora, I'll take point."
Flora and Han So-hee nodded, still grumpy.
I felt Flora's piercing stare. She was wary of me.
I ignored her and eyed Sara's ass instead. Among the women here, hers was the biggest. Wrapped in her suit pants, no skin showed, but it had a seductive allure.
Jiggle, jiggle. Sara was definitely shaking it on purpose.
"Sara! Why are you walking like that?! Can't you feel the brat ogling your ass?!"
"You're too sensitive, Flora. Even if Yu-jin looks at my ass, I don't mind."
Han So-hee chimed in casually.
"Same here as Sara. It's not like it wears out from a look. Hell, I could let him touch it. Yu-jin, wanna feel my ass?"
"Yeah, noona. I do."
I reached out and groped Han So-hee's ass. Her tits were B-cups, but her hips were well-developed, and her ass was firm and plump.
"Ahh..."
"Y-you crazy bitch...!"
Flora backed away two steps.
"Yu-jin-nim. Feel free to touch mine whenever you want."
Sara thrust her ass toward me. I groped it too.
Flora's face twisted in disgust.
"Are you all nuts? Do you even realize what you're doing?"
"No need to overreact, Flora. We're fine with it. Yu-jin-nim is still a kid."
"A kid...? That brat's attitude—and yours—is all fucked up. And besides..."
Flora shut her mouth, face red. I could guess what she was thinking: scenes of me fucking them. She clearly didn't want to say it out loud.
I checked her favorability. Down 7 from 22. Not below 10—hostile territory—so no big deal.
'Favorability's convenient, but no need to obsess.'
I kept kneading Sara and Han So-hee's asses. They didn't complain—in fact, they moaned pleasantly. This was all part of my plan.
'Gotta spark their interest in sex first.'
Show them lewd scenes nonstop to stir their lust. Even a virgin like her must masturbate sometimes, and being trapped in an S-rank dungeon would've built up some frustration.
"Eek...! Y-Yu-jin. Your fingers are going too deep..."
Deep? Yeah, I was rubbing the plump mound under her ass. Even over her pants, I could feel the softness of her pussy.
"Bad?"
"N-not bad... Ahh..."
Flora shot us a contemptuous look.
Not bad. Her eyes were glued to us—proof of interest, even if she didn't realize it.
'The outrageous and stimulating stuff is what hooks people. Like trashy dramas.'
My hands would only get bolder as time went on.
???
A machine monster appeared before us.
A hulking humanoid type over 2 meters tall, wielding a massive blade.
"It's a Blade. Nothing special besides swinging that sword nonstop. I'll buff your physical stats with Blessing—take it down."
Blessing (S)
Physical ability enhancement / Duration: 10 min
Flora swung her right hand toward Sara. Warm sunset light flowed from her palm and seeped into Sara.
"Power's overflowing!"
"Finish it in 10 minutes. That's how long my Blessing lasts."
"Yes!"
Sara charged confidently. Her movements were noticeably faster. Watching her fight, I roughly gauged the Blessing's effects.
'Boosts all stats. Total mana stays the same, but efficiency jumps. Chicago's top supporter lives up to the hype.'
Sara's rapier pierced and sliced the enemy's neck.
"Don't let your guard down! They move even without heads. Rip 'em apart so they can't, or smash the magic stone somewhere on the body—that's their power source!"
"Got it!"
The hidden magic stone near its waist shattered, and the machine monster froze before collapsing limply.
Flora didn't even glance at it, arms crossed as she scanned the area.
I approached her.
"Flora noona. Where's the underground entrance? We've been wandering for 4 hours."
"Shut it, you little perv. It's different from what I remember. There should be one around here... The Machine King must've sealed it."
"If all entrances are blocked, shouldn't we find another way?"
"...Yeah, you're right. Finding an underground entrance inside a building might be faster than outside ones. Even the Machine King can't seal every one short-term."
"Buildings have underground access too? How do you know so much, noona?"
"My little brother's a genius operator. Didn't expect multiple Machine Kings, though. More importantly, get off me! Why are you groping my thigh?!"
"Your thigh's pretty, noona."
"Quit the sexual harassment. Does Sung Ha-ri know you act like this?"
"Mom doesn't."
"I'll tell her when we meet. She's your mom—she'll handle your education."
Flora glared daggers at me.