Chapter 6
Translator: IPO
Chapter 6
ㅡThis morning, Lee Hyun-woo of the OO Party was forcibly admitted to the hospital after showing signs of mental disorientation.
ㅡWitnesses reported that Lee Hyun-woo exhibited meaningless muttering, excessive body fluids, and self-harming behavior.
ㅡHe had participated in the Night Sea Phenomenon observation and guided on-site public hunters. According to another member present, there were no mentally contaminated subjects, and other victims were also…
ㅡThe mental contamination index of the Night Sea Phenomenon was measured as 'very low,' and the mental measurement indices of other non-awakened participants on-site were confirmed to be perfectly normal.
ㅡThe OO Party expressed regret and wished Lee Hyun-woo a speedy recovery….
ㅡEarlier, the party had stated they would investigate on-site whether there was any sudden mental contamination during the Night Sea Phenomenon….
“…What the hell is happening?”
Dan Ayeon, who was driving Jaehee home on the highway, could not hide her bewilderment at the sudden news.
Lee Hyun-woo.
Wasn’t he one of those ‘high-ranking people’ who were in the VIP room at the Night Sea Phenomenon ceremony?
He was probably drinking beer in the VIP room with no danger around. Why on earth did he suddenly display mental disorientation?
“Excuse me? What do you mean?”
“Oh, no. I mean the person on the radio, Lee Hyun-woo. He was at the Night Sea ceremony earlier.”
At that, Jaehee, who had been quietly staring out the window, looked at Dan Ayeon.
“…Could this affect your career, Officer Dan, or cause anyone to reprimand you?”
“Ahahaha….”
Reprimand. Reprimand…?
If any harm occurred, it was thanks to Jaehee arriving quickly—there were almost no casualties, just some exhausted low-rank public hunters.
The congressman suddenly having a mental breakdown alone seems less about the Night Sea Phenomenon… more like some personal illness just flared up?
Moreover, Dan Ayeon’s career as a high-grade public hunter is essentially only promotion days ahead, so there’s no problem.
Even if someone were to reprimand her, it would be someone of higher rank, including the director.
However, the non-awakener Director Lee, who had been commanding the Night Sea site, immediately fled when the old goat arrived.
He’s probably quietly writing a report now. In that case, in the Special Public Hunter division, there’s currently no one higher than her.
The old goat did arrive, but there were no casualties, and the repulsion itself was successfully executed….
With the log records remaining, dungeon and gate forecasts via Night Sea will proceed smoothly.
What? The ceremony itself ended successfully and cleanly?
Even if they called the [Special Management Returnee] urgently and expressed their discomfort at the Presidential Secretariat, what can they do?
Either way, they have more regrets than we do.
Even if some reprimand or warning comes down, just nod politely and respond minimally—that’s enough.
“If anyone is bothering you, Officer Dan, please tell me.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll scold them for you.”
“Ahahaha….”
What a joke.
“Seriously. I’ll scold them. I mean it.”
“Oh, no. Don’t do that. I’m fine….”
When the teacher says they’ll scold someone, it’s quite scary….
“It’s fine. Nothing will happen to me. So you, Jaehee, don’t need to worry about anything.”
“I see. Then, Officer Dan…”
“Yes?”
“If it’s nothing serious, please only let me worry about it for now.”
Hearing that, Dan Ayeon felt a shiver run through her entire body.
What… what is this?
W-was that… an attempt at seduction…? Surely not?
“….”
“….”
“I-I, I m-must, drive….”
“It’s a joke.”
“….”
“….”
And then an uncomfortable silence followed.
Dan Ayeon desperately tried not to look at Jaehee.
She could feel the gaze but decided not to see it.
Looking at her now would probably be dangerous.
Especially mentally.
Could this be what people call flirting…?
‘Jaehee has a strangely normal mindset but also somewhat of a Succubus Empress’s mentality, so hearing “I must drive…” doesn’t make her upset… right?’
For anyone else, it could be dismissed as a playful voice, but the person speaking is a Special Management Returnee and the Succubus Empress.
Dan Ayeon considered herself a normal person with ordinary sexual tastes, but she knew that succubus temptation wasn’t merely asking to mix bodies in bed—it’s a demonic force that consumes one’s body, mind, and soul entirely.
Indeed, awakened or returnees turned into demons, including succubi and incubi, do exist. Victims of their temptation don’t just date—they submit to absolute obedience like slaves.
Therefore, succubus temptation can take not only life but also body and soul, inflicting a fate worse than death.
Yet, Jaehee, not just a queen but an empress, saying such words instantly put Dan Ayeon’s life in danger.
“T-then… uh…”
“Officer Dan.”
“It’s fine. I said it’s a joke.”
“….”
Right? It’s a joke, right?
The moment Dan Ayeon relaxed, a dizzying fragrance reached her.
What is this scent?
In that moment, Dan Ayeon realized.
It’s the scent of enchantment.
And incredibly strong?!
She instinctively knew.
The Empress, right beside her, was deliberately sending a tempting gaze that could enslave the soul.
“Then, look here.”
No, she’s really angry, isn’t she?!
So petty.
‘Usually so generous and magnanimous, yet suddenly acting childish and petty, that’s unacceptable!’
In fact, Jaehee was a bit annoyed.
If Dan Ayeon had replied clumsily to ‘Please only let me worry about it,’ Jaehee would have been satisfied and just enjoyed the outside view until they arrived home.
But Jaehee said, ‘I can’t worry about it because I must drive…’ and instantly felt the petty irritation of “Is my beauty less important than driving?” like a kindergarten child.
“Here. Don’t you see?”
Even if Jaehee wasn’t truly angry, the aura of enchantment was so intense—could her mind survive?
Not just any succubus or incubus, but the Succubus Empress herself deliberately radiating temptation.
“Officer Dan.”
‘If I look now… I’ll lose my mind…!’
If I look now.
If I look now, it seems truly dangerous.
The Succubus Empress usually wears a veil, but that’s only for civilians.
If she truly intended to seduce, would a veil even… help?
“Officer Dan.”
“….”
“Here. Look.”
Her voice drew closer.
Earlier, she seemed quietly lying in the passenger seat, but now her voice slithered into Dan Ayeon’s ears like a snake.
“A-are you… why… do… th-this…?”
“I told you. I said let me worry only. Is that driving really important?”
“Driving is important… what if there’s an accident…!”
“Don’t you think I’m more important than that?”
“Ugh….”
That’s true.
The car has an automatic driving feature anyway.
Even if an accident occurs, the Empress is more important.
‘This is bad. Now her voice alone is enchanting….’
I mustn’t look.
Absolutely mustn’t look.
If I look now, I become a slave.
My mind and soul will melt and I will become the eternal slave of a succubus.
Yet the honeyed voice struck her eardrums, and Dan Ayeon trembled involuntarily….
Huh? But what’s wrong with that?
That thought made her unconsciously turn her head.
“Ah.”
The moment Dan Ayeon’s eyes met Jaehee’s, the overwhelming enchantment vanished.
Jaehee’s eyes curved like a half-moon, slightly playful.
Her beautiful face was still veiled.
Her eyes, slightly moist, stared directly at Dan Ayeon.
“Hoho, it’s a joke. I was a little bored.”
“….”
Phew, that’s a relief.
She didn’t remove the veil.
If she had, Dan Ayeon might have truly been enchanted.
She was just very bored.
“H-ha… please don’t keep doing that. It’s bad for my heart….”
“But you like it, right?”
“What… do you mean?”
“I’m pretty. Traffic is heavy and boring, but seeing something pretty makes you feel good, right?”
“…You know, Jaehee, sometimes you’re really annoying?”
“I don’t mind.”
I know very well that I’m beautiful~ Jaehee added with a giggle, looking at the morning sunlight.
The Empress’s violet eyes reflected the morning sun.
Though she probably sees this view every day, the Succubus Empress, sensitive to subtle beauty, always takes in the sunrise.
And Dan Ayeon quietly observed Jaehee, who shone even more brightly in the sunlight than usual.
Even though she’s of the demon race, how can she look so dazzlingly radiant?
Half-buried in the passenger seat, indulging in the scenery outside, she looked like she could effortlessly overshadow any celebrity photoshoot.
“Officer Dan.”
“Yes, yes….”
“Look ahead.”
“Ah!”
“You said driving was more important than me.”
“No, that’s not it….”
Phew—
Dan Ayeon mentally reinforced her barrier several times, recalling how dangerous that moment had been.
The traffic was still heavy.
Being a high-grade awakened, she could withstand seeing the Succubus Empress’s bare face, but her heart beating uncontrollably was terrifying.
Of course, Dan Ayeon did not dislike Jaehee.
Jaehee was playful but fundamentally kind and treated her well.
Being a Special Management Returnee made her a bit tricky, but if treated like a friend, Jaehee responded warmly.
‘Honestly, when I was first assigned to her, it felt like I was going to die….’
And it made sense, because Jaehee…
Even living quietly like this is astonishing.
Is it because she has immense power?
Because she’s the Succubus Empress?
No.
Before that, this country and land had committed unforgivable acts against Jaehee.
Dan Ayeon imagined that, in Jaehee’s position, she would have brought ruin to the Republic of Korea and its government.
“Officer Dan.”
“….”
“Officer Dan?”
“Now, don’t joke around….”
Seeing her whine like a child, it was a little annoying….
At that moment, Dan Ayeon looked at Jaehee again.
ㅡShe had removed the veil.
“Ah….”
Too…
Too beautiful.
No other words came to mind.
For a moment, her head went blank. Sunlight framed that face, and Jaehee’s beauty left her momentarily stunned.
There was no enchantment.
No mental contamination.
Simply pure beauty.
“Even seeing my bare face, you’re fine, right, Officer Dan?”
“….”
“Ha, the veil is nice, but… sometimes it’s suffocating. Elsewhere, I can’t freely remove it.”
Yet, perhaps because there was no enchantment, Dan Ayeon could not look away from Jaehee’s face, decorated by sunlight.
“I only do this in front of Officer Dan. Watch me a bit.”
“…Never remove the veil elsewhere.”
“Yes~”
Dan Ayeon looked forward again.
Her heart raced, but she felt more mentally stable than before.