Chapter 77
Chapter 77
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 77
Chapter Title: Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Guard of the Count's Family
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Back in reality from Vampire Detective play, I sat in the sofa chair and immediately halted the play progress, scrolling through the log from top to bottom.
'Phew. To hit level 30, I spent almost a month inside.'
Nothing special happened. All I did was eat, sleep, and fuck on repeat. Fuck, of course, meaning sex.
'Vampire pussy was less impressive than I thought.'
A vampire's insides were cold. Still, it produced fluids and clenched tight, so better than an onahole. Something to enjoy occasionally as a delicacy.
'Affinity levels, huh.'
The highest right now were Hera and Choi Seon-mi. Honestly, I still didn't get it. It didn't seem like affinity rose just from sex. But the bonus points were nice.
'Does higher affinity mean they enjoy sex with me more?'
Affinity level wasn't about affection or favorability.
Moon Ji-hyuk's was currently at 5. He was trying his best to forget me and live his life. And yet it was 5. Once affinity went up, it never came down.
I pondered affinity levels for a bit before shifting my gaze to my level. No need to figure it out right this second.
'Level 30. Selecting a starting point means... I can start before the original story, or even after some point.'
This was a huge merit.
Knowing future events in advance meant I could prepare more easily before the original plot kicked off and reap the benefits.
'Gotta raise Yeongcheon-ryu. You never know. Higher level might... awaken mana.'
My head was filled with thoughts of Yeongcheon-ryu right now.
The brain flash and dark shadow Jin Woo-sung showed at Yeongcheon Sword Hall... they wouldn't leave my mind.
'Maybe bump up virility too. Been feeling low on stamina lately.'
'Ah. Now I feel alive.'
In Vampire Detective, all I did was fuck. Sex upon waking in the morning. Sex after lunch. Outdoor sex in the evening.
'Ejaculated at least 30 times a day.'
Five or more in a row and even I got exhausted. Without Complete Recovery, 30 times a day would've been impossible. I'd probably have died of exhaustion before seeing the ending.
'Wanna push virility to 50... but how many points?'
'10 points for one virility point? Damn.'
I shook my head.
I averted my eyes from the stat screen. Staring too long might tempt me to raise something else on impulse.
I'd save points to level up Yeongcheon-ryu.
Virility was absolutely necessary, so I raised it.
'Wonder what new creations popped up this time?'
I checked the selectable creations with anticipation.
-Zanstein's Sword (Manga)
'This is from my elementary days. Plot about a talking sword.'
A nostalgic manga. I'd borrow my friend's copy at school and read it.
Fun, but my current goal was mana awakening. Talking sword? Who cares.
-World's Greatest Sex Tournament (AV)
Almost picked it just from the name.
Seven AV actresses compete to claim the best pussy in this AV.
'All A-list actresses. Ugh.'
Something to dive into when bored later.
-Fallen Heavenly Demon (Novel)
'This is that wuxia novel I read recently.'
The Heavenly Demon conquers the martial world, fights Yama King, loses, gets cursed with "fall," reincarnates in another world. The curse forces him to do good deeds.
'Hold up. Spiritual herbs appear here.'
Herbs that build inner energy just by eating!
If I snag the protagonist's herbs first and eat them...
'Calm down. Regular folks eat them and just get longevity without inner energy buildup, remember?'
And bringing them to reality would weaken effects anyway.
'Still worth a shot. Fallen Heavenly Demon. Keep it in mind.'
-Black Life (Novel, Game)
Fantasy zombie apocalypse. Novel first, then game.
'Novel bombed hard, but the mobile game blew up briefly.'
I played it too, but not for long. No fixed story. Just kill invading zombies or monsters, collect pretty girl illustrations. Fresh mobile game back then, popular for a month before tanking.
'Game and novel totally different, but same category? What's the creation's content then?'
Curious, but no reason to enter.
-Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Guard of the Count's Family (Novel)
'Been a while. Friend recommended it in middle school.'
Ten volumes, enjoyed it.
Plot: Dam San-woo, Plum Blossom Sword Guard of Huashan Sect, reincarnates as second son of a count's family in a fantasy world and founds Huashan Sect.
Growth-type munchkin harem novel. Five heroines, I think. Details fuzzy after so long.
'What was it... marries all five... hmm, not much sticks out. Magic tower dominates economy, right?'
A chill ran down my spine like electricity.
"Eureka!"
I shot up from the sofa, shouting.
In Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Guard of the Count's Family, there's mana insensitivity—a congenital trait where you can't sense mana.
But the magic tower solved it. Created mana awakening potion. Just drink it, and you sense mana.
'I remember this clearly. Thought back then that mana awakening alone made you a hunter, even without talent.'
If I get this, maybe I can awaken mana too.
'Even if effects weaken in reality... chug two, three in a row...! It's possible!'
I suppressed my rising excitement.
Info on Reborn in a Count's Family as the Plum Blossom Sword Guard—shortened to Baekhwan—was sorely lacking. My hazy memory barely recalled the protagonist's name and a few standout settings.
'Fine. I can reread the novel.'
I jumped online and searched Baekhwan.
Results scrolled up.
'...What? Why so unpopular?'
Netizen reviews mostly trashed it. But I distinctly remembered enjoying it.
'No in-depth analysis from netizens...'
No popularity, no analysis.
Whatever.
I could meet the author, buy the setting bible, or consult for cash.
I had no idea then.
That the author had died in a car accident three years ago.
Couldn't get Baekhwan's setting bible.
Author passed in a traffic accident three years back. Talked to his brother: he deleted it himself.
Apparently published Baekhwan then quit writing. Said he had no talent.
'Found it. Baekhwan analysis post.'
From five years ago. Dug through novel sites, found it in an old portal cafe.
Even if unpopular, ten volumes meant some fans.
'56 analysis posts.'
I reread Baekhwan and analyzed too, but depth was tough.
'It's so boring now.'
Couldn't fathom why past me loved it.
'Frustrating as hell.'
Protagonist was impotent pushover. All "justice this, duty that," meddling everywhere. Hopelessly dense in romance too. Obvious crushes, and he misses them. Contrived to the point of nausea.
'Just fuck her and she'd moan happily. Why play dumb?'
Considering the era, not totally incomprehensible.
Such protagonists were mainstream then. All-ages novel, author was middle/high schooler at publication.
'...Fine. Pushover means easy to exploit.'
Finished analyzing Baekhwan, devised perfect plan.
'Just make money. Magic tower sells anything for cash.'
Baekhwan's magic tower was corporate. Ignored status if paid. Even setting where titles bought with money.
'Let's go. As long as not starting as slave.'
'Three options. Good, can choose.'
I scanned the three avatars.
'No need to overthink. Yujin Frukers. Who'd guess I'd be the protagonist's little brother.'
Frukers Count family.
Main stage of the novel. Protagonist reincarnates there as second son from martial world.
'This... plan's coming together better than expected.'
In original, protagonist ousts eldest son to become heir. Due to sword talent and ability. Becomes aura master young, hailed as hero—had to be heir.
'Count family is mine. Heroines too, all mine. Heh heh heh.'
Exploit like Moon Ji-hyuk. Or easier, since I'm protagonist's little brother.
'Perfect!'
'Can really pick start time! Things falling into place.'
Post-original starts out. To devour count family, build base before protagonist grows.
'1 year before seems ideal...'
3 years before not bad either. More time means more options.
I deliberated.
Then a thought flashed.
'Wait. 3 years before... heh heh heh. Location perfect too!'
I chose 3 years before.
Do everything possible. Take everything gettable.
I opened my eyes on a massive bed.
Lavish room. Decor and luxury furniture everywhere on walls. Mana lamp on ceiling lit the interior. Room felt excessively spacious.
'Bigger than Yeongcheon Sword Hall's private training room.'
Table right by bed with teapot and paper.
Lying there, I sat up habitually reaching for my smartphone. It was by the pillow.
'There it is.'
Item mismatched the world. Checked internet just in case—no connection.
Then noticed my hands were small. Skin white as if powdered.
'...Yujin Frukers was set as 15? Hands too small even for that.'