82. Magna-certified top-tier male
82. Magna-certified top-tier male
Looking where the horrified Hilda was pointing, something was oozing out from my hand.
-squirm squirm...
No, was this really oozing? The black mass was rooting itself toward the floor.
It looked so damn vicious that chills ran down my spine.
Like waking up from sleep to find a bug right in front of your face.
"W-what the hell!!"
"Jang Ryu-o! Are you okay!?"
No time to answer—I drew my sword.
I swung it straight at the black mass to sever it...
-Swish! Jiggle~
"?????"
-Swish swish swish! Slosh~
It wouldn't cut at all; the thing just fluttered where the blade hit it.
I was so flabbergasted that I just stared blankly at the mass.
"Seriously, what the fuck is this?"
Hilda's eyes were spinning as she reached out toward the mass.
"I'll save you right—"
"Wait! Don't come closer, Hilda! I know what this is!"
"It's attached to your body! You okay with that?!"
I stayed calm and explained.
"I'm fine. I don't feel a thing. So don't touch it."
"Urk!"
Anxious, Hilda gnawed on her nails while staring blankly at the black mass.
With the outside interference gone, the black mass started stretching straight toward Malion.
-Slither slither...
"Huh...?"
I tried pulling my hand to stop it, but it just stretched out longer proportionally.
What the hell was this thing really?
If things got weird, I figured I'd chop off my arm...
-squirm squirm... crunch crunch crunch
""????????????""
It was gnawing away at the rock Malion was stuck in.
Hilda and I blankly watched the scene.
""Uh......?""
-Jiggle~ crunch crunch crunch
No matter how I looked at it, I had no clue.
Hilda's jaw dropped as she spoke.
"E-even a Swordmaster couldn't scratch it... ha..."
Hilda looked up at me with a soulless expression.
"Where'd you get that thing?"
".........From a Mimic."
-Swish!
Hilda blankly stared at the black mass again.
The black mass was still gnawing at the rock at the pace of dozens of snails munching lettuce.
-crunch crunch crunch
"I've never heard... haha... pointless anyway. It's not like I've ever had a normal body to begin with..."
"..."
After that, we just blankly stared at the black mass.
"......"
"......"
-crunch crunch
"Jang Ryu-o."
"Yeah..."
"Could it be your dick has some special ability? Like, you can freely control the size..."
"Gongnyeo-nim... even jokes..."
"I'm not in the mood for jokes right now."
"......It's originally mine."
Gongnyeo-nim eyed me suspiciously.
Like, 'What kinda freak is this guy?' vibe...
I dunno either.
While the rock was being gnawed away, a pleasant chime rang in my ear.
-Ding!
[Transmigrator title activated! Agility +3]
-Ding!
[Strength +1]
"W-what the!!! "
"What happened!!! "
I clamped my mouth shut.
Unexpected shit kept piling up, so I slipped...
"Sorry. Actually, I just got a bit stronger."
I got the Transmigrator title, but what was with the separate Strength boost?
I tilted my head, and Hilda tilted hers too.
"Got stronger? What kind of strength?"
"Strength stat."
Hearing my answer, Hilda glanced at the rock with Malion stuck in it.
"How much?"
"A little."
"......Can Swordsmen feel that?"
"Yeah, I can feel it."
"I see..."
Hilda stroked her chin with a thoughtful expression.
"If we could get a ton of those rocks...?"
-crunch crunch crunch
At first, Hilda had been worried.
But the moment I said it was benefiting my body, she started scheming alternatives.
"If we got a bunch of those rocks, could you get endlessly stronger?"
"Dunno. Just found out. No idea how it works either."
Hilda stroked her chin and said,
"Let's snag even a tiny piece."
"If it's too expensive, you don't have to..."
"Price is none of your concern."
M... cool as hell...
Wanted to hug Hilda right then...
-crunch crunch crunch
""......""
"Can't it go any faster?"
"Yeah."
About an hour later, maybe...
-Clang! Shlurp~
The rock vanished, leaving Malion all alone on the ground.
The black mass sucked back into my body like its business was done.
In the meantime, Strength went up two more times.
""...Hoo.""
I picked up Malion.
Swung it a few times, and it fit perfectly in my hand.
-Swish! Swish! Swish whish whish!
"Whoa..."
The feel of cutting wind was totally different!
New sword high—unavoidable fate of any guy.
Especially if it's a super badass-looking one...
-Scree! Swoosh!
"Phew..."
Sword aura flowing smoothly filled me with deep satisfaction.
No separate Transmigrator activation.
I looked at Hilda and said,
"Hilda. I'm keeping this one."
Hilda had a ton to say but looked like her thoughts weren't sorted.
"Haha... sure, go for it."
Face like she hadn't slept for days.
And just like that, I got myself a weapon.
For now, we decided to announce I'd chosen the Tears of Life.
No rush to reveal the sword till I had the power to protect it.
As we headed back, Hilda, full of worries, spilled words nonstop.
"First off, let's find stuff that reacts to that rock. More importantly, you feeling okay? It's definitely only helping, right?"
"Yeah, no issues so far."
"...Won't cut it. One more checkup before we go..."
I pulled Hilda into a hug and patted her.
-Squeeze...
"Eek... J-Jang Ryu-o...♥ Hugging me like this out of nowhere..."
"Hilda. Thanks, always."
Glancing around and rubbing her thighs together, Hilda hugged back.
-Squeeze...
"Understand. Being with you always makes my heart pound, so I freak out..."
"Freaking out? I get it all."
Hilda pressed her belly right against mine, no gap between our bodies.
Her massive tits squished hard, delivering a violent wave of sensation.
"The fact you exist in this world fills my life with..."
-Bounce! Guooo urk!♥
""......""
Hilda was dropping some super touching line, but my dick doesn't give a shit.
Now I don't even think of this thing as my kid anymore.
Just a leashless beast... part of my body, but embarrassing as fuck.
Hilda gently pushed me away.
"...Gulp! Time to stop being shocked... ha, always jaw-dropping no matter how many times."
"S-sorry..."
Hilda reached out tentatively, then pulled back, grinding her teeth.
"Ahem! Banquet soon—change and come out."
I squatted right there.
"Go ahead... I'll calm down and follow."
"...Need help?"
"It's your fault it's like this, so some distance might help it settle."
Hilda licked her lips and glared at me.
"Fuu... driving me crazy. If it were just a bit smaller, no burden..."
What kinda talk is that...
"Go on ahead."
"See you shortly..."
I cleared Hilda's scent from my mind to calm my dick.
"Fuu... gotta figure something out—can't go off every time a girl touches..."
Grabbing the railing, stretching my waist to kill time...
-Creak...
"Hm? Jang Ryu-o. You okay?"
"Magna?"
Magna came out from the next room.
Dressed up in a dress, standing awkwardly.
Magna scanned me up and down as he approached.
"Describe symptoms. I'll treat."
Symptoms? ...Hell no way I'm saying.
I squatted deeper with an awkward grin.
"Haha, I'm fine. More importantly, let's head to the banquet..."
Suddenly Magna shoved his hand under my armpit and hoisted me up.
"M-Magna!!"
"Can't dodge gut punch. Speak."
Worst possible timing for a guy to be weak.
My legs straightened out...
"Gut pain level is no—"
-Bounce! Heave heave!!! Puff!
My dick straight-up squished into Magna's firm tits.
"......"
"Magna! P-put me down!"
Magna froze like time stopped.
"Magna!"
"...Supreme stud."
"Fuck..."
I couldn't hold back and smacked Magna's head.
-Thunk!
"Cough!"
Magna toppled backward, my dick pressing even harder into her chest through the clothes.
-Squelch!
"......Fantasy stud."
"......"
Whatever...
"Thanks."
"Never. No matter what. Don't go North."
"......Yeah... thanks..."
Today, you're a total barbarian, Magna.
Bit of a commotion, but dinner went in a good vibe.
"Jang Ryu-o! Try this too! Know goose liver? Goose liver? So good!!"
"Haha, thanks, Gongnyeo-nim."
The Second Duke's Daughter fussed over me with everything.
"Gongnyeo-nim, any hobbies~?"
"None."
"What do you do weekends..."
"Work."
"Haha... yeah..."
Hilda gave Jenin half-assed replies.
-Gulp! Munch munch...
Magna ate well.
Hilda glanced at Magna and said,
"Keep food coming nonstop over there."
-Clink!
".........Thanks."
Magna looked genuinely infinitely touched.
Hilda nodded, taking good care of everyone.
Even while eating, we kept sneaking glances.
""...""
"Jang Ryu-o, how's it? Good?"
"Gongnyeo-nim, food's amazing!"
Some invisible tension flowed between Hilda and me.
Staring at her, I felt like I'd lose my mind.
But holding back tight and eating...
"Hmmnya... Jja Ryuoo... drink??"
"Gulp..."
"Munch munch!"
Everyone but Magna passed out.
Gongnyeo-nim looked at survivor Magna and nodded.
"Eats real clean, huh?"
"Servant of god. Basics..."
"Commendable devotion to god."
-Bow
Soon Magna finished too.
"Everyone, escort guests to rooms."
Banquet ended simply and neatly.
Hilda stood, glaring at me with fiery eyes.
"I'll take you myself."
Hilda reached out, and a thick, heavy floral scent hit like a wave.
Like hundreds of flowers compressed—dangerous aroma.
I took her hand like enchanted.
"Please do."
Heading out, we walked in silence.
""......""
Door closed after entering the room...
"Churuuurururu slurp!!!♥ Smack! Smoooch!"