Chapter 30
Chapter 30
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 30
Chapter Title: The Junior I Met After a Long Time Had Changed Somehow
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▶ Reunion with Her is the Best
📍 Description: Stranded on a deserted island, you've saved your stunningly beautiful female boss—a woman you could never even touch before. Now the tables have turned, and the prideful beauty has no choice but to depend on you. Take advantage of this to train her into submission and total reliance.
⏰ Time Limit: 14 days
🎁 Rewards: 2000P, Guaranteed Higher Skill Gacha Ticket
The first thing I checked when I woke up in the morning was the quest.
"Now that I think about it, this is the first quest with a time limit."
Training Shin Seom-hwa was already a tricky quest, and now it came with a two-week deadline.
If I let the time run out, I might end up working my ass off for nothing.
"But if I get too hasty and she catches on, it'll just make her more guarded."
Even so, the top priority was checking on Shin Seom-hwa's condition.
With that resolve, I started my morning routine.
As I busied myself, Shin Seom-hwa stepped out.
Even though she'd just woken up, her beauty was as striking as ever—it was almost unreal.
"You're up early."
"Y-yeah... you're already up too?"
"On a deserted island, the nights are long."
Unlike society, where lighting let you use all twenty-four hours, life on the island naturally synced to the sun's rise and fall.
"You must be tired. Why not sleep more? Hilde hasn't gotten up yet either."
"No, I've rested plenty. And Hilde... after last night, it's no surprise..."
Shin Seom-hwa's cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke.
She must have been recalling the scene from yesterday.
After an especially intense session, Hilde's legs had given out, and she was still out cold this morning.
"I tied her up and went at her until she passed out."
It was mostly my fault, so I planned to let her rest a bit longer.
I'd wake her once breakfast was ready.
Pretending innocence, I asked,
"Did you happen to see us last night?"
"S-sorry... I didn't mean to look."
"No, I should be the one apologizing. We must've disturbed your sleep."
My casual tone made her expression turn peculiar.
"Do you two... do that kind of thing often?"
"Pretty much every day."
"E-every day?"
I'd never skipped since meeting Hilde, even if it wasn't full-on sex every time—there were plenty of times she just serviced me.
"We've done it multiple times a day sometimes. If we're counting sessions, it's way more."
And it always felt fresh and thrilling.
Hilde's breasts really were the best.
"D-doesn't that wear you out physically?"
"If anything, I feel off if we skip."
Early on, sure, it was partly for points.
But now, both Hilde and I genuinely enjoyed the sex itself.
"Hmm... I see."
Shin Seom-hwa twirled a strand of hair around her finger and looked away.
She seemed unsure how to respond to this conversation.
"Does she lack experience, despite how she looks?"
Makes sense. Even in a company full of talented people, she was treated like an untouchable flower on a cliff.
No guy would dare approach her.
"Anyway, wait here. I'll finish up and get breakfast ready."
"Oh, let me help if there's anything I can do."
"I'd appreciate it, but it might be tough for you."
"Doesn't matter. I don't want to just freeload in a situation like this."
Fine then.
I prepped the catches from yesterday and the rabbits from the traps.
Shin Seom-hwa handled fish okay, but she winced when skinning the rabbits.
"If it's gross, you don't have to watch."
"N-no, this is my job."
She helped collect blood and dispose of scraps.
It wasn't hard work, but it felt a bit awkward.
"Team leaders don't usually deal with rough stuff. And Seom-hwa rose through the ranks fast."
In other words, she had zero knowledge or skills in this area.
Honestly, as combat power right now, she was way below Hilde.
She seemed dimly aware of it, and her expression soured.
"You're pretty skilled at this."
"I did similar stuff at the company."
Back then, I hated the grunt work.
Didn't know it'd come in handy like this.
"Maybe I should've learned dissection instead of just staring at paperwork..."
I let that slide with a smile.
This situation was just due to the unique deserted island setup.
No way Shin Seom-hwa would've ever needed to learn it, even if the sky fell.
"Speaking of which, do you know what happened to the others from our company?"
Instead of answering, she stared at my face.
"What?"
"...I didn't expect you to ask first. I figured you wouldn't care."
Honestly, I hadn't cared much.
But if any survived, those bitches were in for a proper lesson—I was gearing up for it.
"What happened at the end was the worst."
"Not pleasant, no."
"You didn't do it?"
"You're asking me that after tying me up?"
She looked guilty, a bit remorseful.
That surprised me a little.
"To be honest, I suspected you at first. But right before we fell into the ocean, Shaolin's last words stuck with me."
"What'd she say?"
"'It's all set,' or something."
...Yeah, figures.
Shaolin was the mastermind behind that plot.
"Not surprised?"
"I had a hunch."
I explained my deductions and the situation to Shin Seom-hwa.
It started as suspicion, but her words confirmed it.
"Probably because I got promoted first and they felt threatened."
"Idiots. Dragging others down doesn't make you rise."
Classic Shin Seom-hwa line.
From my view, Shaolin was still a damn bitch either way.
"S-sorry. As team leader, I should've judged and acted properly."
"I get your position, but I'm not saying it's okay."
She bowed her head silently.
That was enough for her.
She wasn't really at fault, but given her personality, she'd feel responsible and guilty toward me.
The guilt triangle in her heart.
Now I'd roll it bit by bit.
I thought there'd be no more surprises.
But Shin Seom-hwa was speechless at the sight before her.
"This isn't just a big crab—it's a monster, right? You caught this?"
"Got lucky."
After finishing with the rabbits, Jin-woo pulled out the Giant Crab's corpse.
He lifted and moved it effortlessly, even though one leg alone was heavy.
"On an island where you can't use abilities... and yours isn't even combat-type."
"I've gotten stronger living here."
It was hard to believe.
Back at the company, Jin-woo was on the weaker side.
His ability was Appraisal.
Convenient for the company, but useless in combat.
He was the kind of subordinate you had to protect.
"And yet he took down a monster like this alone..."
Without abilities, it meant pure physical prowess and hunting skill.
Either way, impressive.
"You've really gotten strong."
She was an A-Grade in society.
But now? Jin-woo could crush her with one punch.
Suddenly, she realized how much he was going easy on her.
If he'd held a grudge from before, he wouldn't have saved her.
"Hell, if he wasn't a decent guy, he might've jumped me already."
Right now, she was just a powerless, fragile woman.
The weight of that fact pressed down on her.
"This is nothing. Hilde's stronger than me."
"...Hilde is?"
"Without her, island life would've been way harder. Honestly, I rely on her."
"I... see."
Something churned in her chest.
Like an uncomfortable lump stuck inside.
"Why am I feeling like this?"
Never happened before.
Maybe tension from the changed environment.
"Let's head to our usual stream. Wash up light, eat breakfast, and it'll be perfect timing."
Swallowing the odd discomfort, she followed Jin-woo, pretending all was normal.
Trailing behind him like that intensified the unease.
"Come to think of it, I've never followed anyone before."
In society, she was always ahead.
Always the one helping, leading those below.
Now, she was following her subordinate like a child.
"Sigh, I shouldn't feel this way."
Accepting her weakness.
For someone who'd always been aloof, even that was hard.
"Team Leader!"
Lost in thought, she hadn't heard him call.
Whoosh!
Snapping to, a beast lunged at her face.
A slightly large rabbit with horns on its head.
"My ability..."
Her instinctively outstretched hand reminded her—no mana.
"Ah."
Back then, this monster would've been nothing.
But now?
She lacked even the strength to fend off a small beast.
Just as the horned rabbit's horn aimed for her chest—
Slash!
Jin-woo's dagger flashed from his extended hand.
The rabbit flew, bisected in one stroke.
Her legs buckled, but strong arms caught her.
No need to say who.
"You okay?"
"Y-yeah."
For a moment, his embrace felt reassuring.
No, it wasn't just a moment.
Incredibly, her heart pounded harder than ever.
At the same time, last night's image resurfaced—Hilde having sex with Jin-woo.
"Damn it."