Chapter 919
Chapter 919
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 919
Chapter Title: Hawaii
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While Han Ha-rin and I remained locked in an embrace, our lips meeting in a deep kiss, my hands began to wander with practiced ease. I groped her curves—her ass and breasts—without a hint of hesitation. Ha-rin didn’t resist; there were no prying eyes in this secluded training space, and she had long since grown accustomed to my touch.
I considered taking things further right then and there, my hand already slipping beneath the hem of her clothes. However, my senses caught a lingering presence behind us. The instructor was watching.
Regrettably, we pulled apart. While I wouldn't have minded performing in front of an audience, Ha-rin's training wasn't complete. For her, the 'Hero's Vortex' was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for growth, and she needed to extract every bit of insight possible from this dungeon.
A thin silver thread of saliva stretched between our lips before snapping. Ha-rin opened her eyes, blinking at me in genuine surprise.
"As much as I’d love to continue, we’ve come too far to waste this. You need to focus on your training," I said.
"...What’s gotten into you all of a sudden?" she asked, breathless.
"You probably think I’m just a beast, but I know how to exercise restraint when it's for your own good, Ha-rin nuna."
"......Thanks."
A soft flush crept up her cheeks. She quickly composed herself, adjusting her clothes and putting on her usual stoic front as if nothing had happened.
The instructor approached us. Cloaked from head to toe in black, his voice carried a note of genuine admiration.
"To think you would overcome your trauma in such a manner... The power of love is truly a remarkable thing."
I suppressed a snort. Mental trauma? Power of love? He was overthinking it. To me, Ha-rin’s 'trauma' was just a psychological block—a minor trigger that only needed the right spark to be bypassed. She simply hadn't found that spark until I gave it to her.
I gave her cheek a final stroke before stepping back. Her gaze followed me for a moment before she turned her attention to the instructor.
"...The illusion is gone. Does that mean I'm finished?"
"Trainee Han Ha-rin, how do you feel?"
"Refreshed. It’s as if a weight has been lifted from my mind."
"That is a good start. But remember: you haven't fully conquered these shadows yet. Time and fatigue may try to erode your resolve again. Do not give up. One day, you will master yourself completely..."
"I’ll keep that in mind. ...So, what’s next?"
"I will teach you the most essential method for your current stage. Trainee Han Ha-rin, you must learn to manipulate your mana with far greater precision."
Following the instructor's lead, Ha-rin dove back into her training, focusing all her efforts on fine-tuning her mana control. Standing a few paces away, I watched her. This space was perfectly tailored for her needs, optimized for growth to a degree that made me slightly envious.
As Ha-rin became fully absorbed in her task, the instructor drifted over to me.
"You have my gratitude. Thanks to your intervention, Trainee Han Ha-rin can finally move on to the next phase."
"I just did what was necessary. But does precise mana control really make that much of a difference for her?"
"Her greatest weakness is her inability to regulate her output. Gravity Manipulation is an inherently difficult power to fine-tune. If she masters perfect control... her growth will be explosive. Think of this as an investment. The results will be monumental once she returns to the field."
"...Take good care of her, then."
"It is my duty. But what about you? Shouldn't a trainee... train?"
"My training here is done. I'd only be a distraction if I stayed."
I began to walk away. Spending more time with Ha-rin could wait until we were outside these walls.
'Maybe I’ll head back and find Bellis. I can only have my way with her as long as we’re inside this dungeon...'
As I made my way back toward Dyna Bellis’s sector, a massive shockwave rattled the air, sounding as if the world itself were being torn asunder. The very atmosphere trembled under an overwhelming pressure. I swallowed hard and turned toward the source of the noise.
I activated Heavenly Eye to peer into the distance.
'Han A-young... wait, are there two of them?'
Two identical versions of Han A-young were locked in a ferocious battle. Telling them apart was easy enough—one wore her modern gear, while the other was decked out in high-fantasy attire.
'The one in the fantasy outfit must be a doppelganger. I heard about this before we entered: instructors that mimic the trainee’s own form to force peak combat growth.'
Ice swords and jagged spears clashed in mid-air, shattering with the force of small explosions. The shards didn't just fall; they surged upward, caught in a frozen maelstrom that shredded everything in its path.
I scratched my head, impressed.
'Was she always this strong? She’s significantly more powerful than the last time I saw her fight.'
At my current level, I’d probably last five minutes against that version of her before being turned into mincemeat. I watched the spectacular display for a while before finally returning to Dyna Bellis.
The instructor had regained consciousness and was sitting dazed on the floor. I didn't say a word; I simply stripped and approached her.
"Instructor Bellis."
"......Yeah. Haven't you had enough yet... Ugh."
Her face went pale at the sight of my fully erect cock.
"S-stop. Surely you've satisfied yourself by now?"
"Does this look satisfied to you?"
"......"
"We’re going to spend every remaining minute together. Surely the great Instructor Bellis won't run from a challenge?"
"...Hoo. A promise is a promise... Fine. I’ll face you. I’ll probably regret this later, but... I don't run! Come on!"
"That’s what I like to hear!"
Several hours later.
"I lose! I looooose!"
Dyna Bellis lay sprawled on the floor, her pussy pulsing and squirting uncontrollably as she writhed like a broken doll.
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Beep beep beep beep beep!!
The alarm on my watch blared, signaling the end of our forty hours. I stood up, got dressed, and glanced back at the open exit portal.
"Instructor Bellis."
"Wh-what... Hnng... "
She was still twitching on the floor, her skin slick with sweat and semen.
"Time’s up. I’m heading out."
"Ah... Right. Time really did fly... Finally, I can get some rest."
She forced herself into a sitting position.
"We likely won't cross paths again. As your instructor, I have one final piece of advice: Never neglect your physical conditioning. In the end, your body is the only thing you can truly rely on."
"Thank you. I’ll never forget Instructor Bellis’s muscle pussy."
"......That’s not exactly the parting word I was looking for."
Bellis gave a tired chuckle as her body began to dissolve into shimmering light. I watched the spot where she had been for a moment before stepping through the portal.
Han Ha-rin had already exited. I was the second one out. The third to emerge was Jang Go-jun, and he looked like hell—dark circles under his eyes, cracked lips, and his clothes stained with blood.
"Go-jun hyung? You’re bleeding... are you alright?"
"I-I'm fine."
He staggered, nearly collapsing before Association staff rushed over with a stretcher.
Finally, Han A-young stepped out, looking radiant and confident. Her expression shifted to worry the moment she saw Go-jun being carted off.
"Go-jun?!"
"A-A-young... I’m okay..."
The medical staff moved with practiced efficiency; injuries from high-intensity training were common here.
"His life isn't in danger. Two days of intensive care at the hospital and he’ll make a full recovery."
A collective sigh of relief went through the group as we moved away from the portal to make room for the next team—four Westerners waiting to enter.
We followed the Korean Association staff back to our lodging.
Ha-rin and I exchanged a look, then turned our eyes to A-young. The staff might not have noticed the difference, but we—who knew her best—could feel the shift in her aura.
"Unni, did you...?"
"Shh."
A-young held up a finger to her lips, smiling mysteriously.
"I’ll explain everything later. If I say it now... it’ll cause too much of a scene."
"......"
Ha-rin’s expression hardened.
We both knew exactly what that meant. Han A-young had achieved a breakthrough inside the 'Hero's Vortex'.
Korea’s youngest S-rank hunter had been born.
While she might lag behind seasoned S-ranks for now, her potential for growth was now limitless.
I took Ha-rin’s hand. She looked at me, her tension melting away as she gave a soft, relaxed smile.
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"I’ve reached S-rank. I don't have the official certification yet... but there's no doubt about it. Whatever was holding me back is gone, and my power is on a completely different level," Han A-young explained once we were alone.
'The country is going to explode once we get back. I won't have a moment of peace with her for a while.'
She’d be buried in paperwork, media requests, and offers from foreign governments like the US.
"...Congratulations, unni. Mom and Dad are going to be so proud."
"Congrats, noona."
"Thanks, both of you. But we won't be able to slack off like this once we’re home. So, let’s make the most of these last three days in Hawaii. Let’s keep this quiet for now."
We had two more full days in Hawaii before our flight. We were free until then.
"Go-jun is recovering in the hospital, but he’ll be flying back with us. He’s out of danger, so let’s enjoy ourselves without worrying."
"That’s good. I was worried."
"A real shame."
I wasn't sorry at all. One less nuisance meant I could jump for joy. Ha-rin seemed equally indifferent toward Go-jun; only A-young felt a sense of obligation as a friend.
"So, A-young noona, what’s the plan? We can't just wander around aimlessly."
"Hmm. Wandering might draw too much attention anyway. I was thinking... how about scuba diving?"
"Don't you need a certification for that?"
"There are basics we need to learn, but we’re hunters. C-rank and above can handle it easily."
"True... C-ranks have enough mana control to be superhuman. There’s no risk of drowning, and there are no monsters near the coast here. Sounds like a plan."
"What about you two?"
"I’m in. I’ll dive with noona. Otherwise, I’m just going to chill until the flight."
"......I’m not usually the active type, but scuba diving... I can do that."
Han A-young narrowed her eyes, a playful, slightly chilling smile touching her lips at our responses.
"Did something happen between you two? You feel... different than usual."
"You aren't the only one who grew in there, unni."
"I can't tell with Yu-jin... but you definitely did, Ha-rin. I don't think any B-rank could beat you now."
"I’ll be A-rank soon enough."
"I’ll be supporting you every step of the way."
The atmosphere became slightly awkward. Ha-rin’s shift in aura had clearly changed the dynamic between the sisters. I stood up to break the tension.
"Let’s get dinner and then sleep. You two haven't slept in two days—you must be exhausted."
Growl—!
A-young’s stomach rumbled loudly. She blushed, hugging her midsection.
"I really need food. But I don't think I can handle any more local stuff."
"Korean food? I’ve got you covered. I'll make the best kimchi jjigae you've ever had."
I pulled prepared Korean dishes from my inventory—meals made by the maids in the [White Phantom] world. Yuria’s cooking was the best, but she was currently busy training to regain her memories.
After a late dinner, Ha-rin and A-young practically collapsed into their beds.
They were too tired for any 'nighttime activities,' and they didn't have the benefit of Complete Recovery. I decided to let them rest; they needed it.
'Fine. I can wait for the black-and-white twin experience.'
I waited until they were asleep before slipping out through the window. My body was far too energized to spend the night without any action.
'I’m in the real world now... better hide my identity. Illusionist, teleport scrolls... and the Impi Face Mask!'
With the Impi Face Mask from the [Radiant Ascension Sword] world, I was completely unrecognizable.
'I’m not planning anything dangerous... but you can't be too careful in reality.'
I grinned to myself.
'The hotel district should have plenty of high-end entertainment. Heh.'
Money was the least of my concerns.
'Hawaiian night-life! Prepare to be conquered!'