Chapter 173: Lewd Yokai After School (39)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 173: Lewd Yokai After School (39)
We passed through a tunnel shrouded in deep darkness and emerged into a circular arena.
Countless yokai were in the stands, roaring with excitement as they waited for the match to begin.
"Woooooah!!!"
The arena’s energy had already reached a fever pitch.
Just then—
CRASH!
With a burst of intense flames, the announcer, a figure in a billowing black cloak, appeared on the central stage.
"Alright~! Welcome once again, everyone, to the Black Moon Arena! The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived!"
He gestured with the exaggerated movements of a stage actor, inciting cheers from the crowd.
"Woooooooooah!!!"
"It’s going to be another hot night of splattering blood, shattering bones, and fading breaths! Isn’t that right, everyone?!"
"Woooooooooooooah!!!"
The roars of the yokai filled the arena.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
With every beat of a massive drum, the coliseum’s fervor grew even hotter.
"Today’s special event!! That’s right! It’s a Winning Streak Match!!"
The announcer shouted, waving his arms once more.
"That’s right, everyone!! This event doesn’t end with a single victory! As long as challengers keep appearing, the fight will not end!! Only the one who survives to the very end can be the true victor!!"
"Woooooah!!!"
The yokai erupted in another frenzied roar.
"Now, then! Our first challengers of the day! Beings the likes of which we’ve never seen before! Will their power be enough to prevail in this arena?!"
The large screen flickered to life, displaying enormous letters.
[Jin Seo-yun, Baek Mi-ho, Han Chae-yeon]
"Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!"
An explosive cheer erupted from the stands.
Baek Mi-ho wrinkled her nose, her face scrunching up slightly.
"Ugh… the smell."
Han Chae-yeon sighed as well.
"This is my first time here, too. I didn’t realize the stench would be this bad."
I chuckled at their reactions and shrugged.
"Let’s finish this quick and go rest."
At that moment, the gate in the center of the arena slowly opened, and a thick darkness began to creep out.
Creeeak…
The instant the massive gate was fully open, a humanoid yokai emerged from within, sharpening its claws and flicking its long tongue.
"Hehehe… you smell delicious. I wonder what your flesh will taste like when I chew on it?"
Gramon licked his lips and let out a low laugh.
The announcer, floating in the air, shouted with dramatic flair.
"The first match! The Butcher of Madness, Gramon, versus Baek Mi-ho! Will she be able to survive?!"
"Woooooah!!"
The yokai’s crazed cheers filled the arena.
Baek Mi-ho walked calmly into the ring.
"Looks like I’m up first."
She leisurely rolled her wrists, warming up.
I watched her quietly.
As a member of the White Fox clan, and a direct descendant at that, she had become far stronger than before thanks to my trait and the Yin-Yang Manual.
Most yokai won’t even be a match for her now.
Baek Mi-ho stood in the center of the arena, a relaxed smile on her face as she looked at Gramon.
"Hmm~? You look weaker than I expected."
Gramon bared his teeth and growled.
"You dare look down on me?! I’ll tear you to shreds!"
Baek Mi-ho tilted her head and gave a slight wave of her hand.
"Oh, really~? Go on, try."
And with the signal marking the start of the match, Gramon’s body vanished without a trace.
"Where are you looking?"
A voice came from behind. As if riding through the shadows or teleporting, Gramon appeared and swung his claws, aiming for the nape of Baek Mi-ho’s neck.
But Baek Mi-ho simply covered her mouth as if stifling a yawn and waved her hand.
"Yawn~ Too slow."
Whoosh!
In that instant, a blue fox fire materialized in the air.
The fox fire effortlessly blocked the yokai’s claws before engulfing him in a swift counterattack.
Thwack!
The yokai’s body was flung into the air and then—
CRASH!
—slammed into the wall.
"Keuk…!"
Gramon, pinned against the wall, coughed and tried to push himself up.
But it wasn’t over yet.
Without even turning around, Baek Mi-ho snapped her fingers.
In that moment, the fox fire descended upon the yokai once more.
Sizzzzzle!!
"Aaaaaaaaargh!"
Gramon screamed in agony, thrashing about.
The flames seared his skin, burning into his flesh.
Baek Mi-ho spoke, her voice laced with boredom.
"Aww, you’re too weak. Don’t you have anyone stronger?"
In stark contrast to her cute tone, the sight of the yokai burning to a crisp continued.
Cheers erupted from the stands.
"Woooooah!!!"
"Hahaha! They said she was a rookie, but she’s strong!"
"As expected of a fox yokai! Her skills are as crazy as her beauty!"
The yokai buzzed with excited anticipation. I crossed my arms and smiled lightly.
"Mi-ho, don’t overdo it. The smell will get stuck in your fur."
"Mmmkay~ I got it~"
Baek Mi-ho replied cutely and gestured with her hand. The fox fire vanished, and Gramon’s body tumbled to the ground.
Thud.
His entire body was charred black, and he already seemed to be dead.
Seeing this, the announcer shouted in an excited voice.
"Unbelievable! The Butcher of Madness, Gramon, is unable to battle!!! The winner is Baek Mi-ho!!!"
"Woooooah!!!"
The crowd roared in unison. Baek Mi-ho gave an adorable wave and stepped down from the stage.
"Seo-yun~ How was I?"
I chuckled and said, "You did great."
Just then, the screen flashed again, announcing the next match.
[Second Match: Blood-Horned Goblin vs. Han Chae-yeon]
BOOM!
The central gate flew open violently, unleashing a massive wave of energy.
"Kuhahaha!"
A giant goblin with two red horns revealed itself.
It had a massive, muscular body, its skin covered in dark red patterns, and its crude hands looked like they could shatter boulders with a single grip.
The moment he appeared, the crowd grew even louder.
"It’s the Blood-Horned Goblin!"
"Not even the strongest yokai can face that thing head-on!"
The announcer then yelled in an excited voice.
"And now! This match features a monster of pure power, the Blood-Horned Goblin! His opponent is another name for beauty itself, the succubus! Han Chae-yeon!"
Whistles and cheers erupted from the stands.
"Hey, beautiful! Come suck my essence! I’ve been a virgin for fifty years!"
"I wouldn’t take your essence even if you paid me!"
"How can she fight the Blood-Horned Goblin with a body like that?!"
The Blood-Horned Goblin looked down at Han Chae-yeon and sneered.
"Heh heh, for a mere succubus to dare show her face here… It’s been a while since my lower half had some fun."
But Han Chae-yeon just leisurely coiled her whip and replied.
"Such an arrogant brute, all brawn and no brain."
The Blood-Horned Goblin’s expression twisted.
"What did you say?!"
"You just look so clumsy. I wonder if you can even touch me."
Han Chae-yeon flashed a provocative smile and swung her whip.
Whoosh!
The whip, imbued with yokai energy, cut through the air, seeming to slice the very atmosphere.
"Hmph, you think you can beat me with a piece of string like that? Pathetic!"
BOOM!
The Blood-Horned Goblin kicked off the ground and charged. The floor cracked as his enormous frame shot forward.
"One punch is all it’ll take!"
His fist descended with enough force to shatter a mountain.
Flick!
In an instant, Han Chae-yeon’s body vanished like the wind.
"What?!"
The Blood-Horned Goblin slammed his fist down in confusion, but she had already moved behind him.
"So clumsy~ You think you can catch me when you’re that slow?"
"Shut up!!"
The goblin swung his massive fist once more.
But her body slid backward smoothly, dodging it.
"Tch, this bitch!!"
Losing his temper, the Blood-Horned Goblin unleashed a flurry of attacks.
But every one of his strikes only hit empty air.
Whoosh!
Swish!
Shhhk!
She moved like the wind, her whip dancing at her fingertips.
"It doesn’t mean much if you can’t hit me, does it?"
She smiled cutely and tilted her head.
"Graaaaaargh! You bitch!!"
The Blood-Horned Goblin roared and swung his fist one last time.
Snap.
In that instant, a red whip wrapped around his wrist.
"What…?"
"Gotcha."
Han Chae-yeon’s smile deepened.
Whoosh!
The whip was pulled taut in an instant, throwing the Blood-Horned Goblin off balance.
"K-kuaargh?! W-what is this?!"
"This is what happens when you charge in relying on strength alone."
With a light twist of her wrist, Han Chae-yeon made the whip coil around his massive body like a snake, binding him completely.
"Grrrk…!"
The Blood-Horned Goblin struggled, but the tighter the whip squeezed, the more sluggish his movements became.
"Now then, shall we hand out some punishment?"
CRACK!
The whip sliced through the air, tearing a deep gash in his skin.
WHAP!
"Gyaaaaaaah!!"
Han Chae-yeon unleashed a rapid series of strikes with her whip.
Her whip moved like a living creature, lashing out and cutting the Blood-Horned Goblin’s skin.
"Keuk… Aaaaaaaargh!!!"
He thrashed and screamed. A murmur spread through the crowd.
"What, what did I just see?!"
"I can’t believe the goblin is getting thrashed…!"
Han Chae-yeon swung her whip one last time.
BOOM!
Her attack landed squarely, sending the Blood-Horned Goblin’s body flying into the air.
He then came crashing down onto the arena floor.
KABOOOM!
A cloud of dust rose with the tremendous impact.
"Woooooah!!!"
An explosive cheer erupted.
The announcer, clutching his microphone, shouted in a voice filled with shock.
"I-Incredible! The Blood-Horned Goblin is down!! The winner is Han Chae-yeon!!!"
"Woooooah!!!"
Han Chae-yeon casually flicked her whip clean and walked back.
"It’s over~"
Baek Mi-ho clapped her hands in surprise.
"You were so cool, sis!"
I chuckled and said, "Well done. I guess it’s my turn now."
At that moment, the screen flashed again, announcing a new match.
*
I stood in the middle of the blood-soaked arena. The surroundings were so quiet it was almost eerie.
Even the yokai who had been screaming their cruel cheers were now silent.
"Ha, haha… Is that really a rookie…?"
"This is insane. To think a single person could fight like that…"
The arena was a mess of broken fangs, severed arms lying on the ground, and charred marks everywhere.
After confirming the last yokai had drawn its final breath, I tossed my blood-stained sword onto the corpse.
"Anyone else?"
No one stepped forward.
Just then, the announcer’s voice, cracking with excitement, shouted.
"L-Ladies and gentlemen!!! This is unbelievable!!! One man has swept the entire arena!!! No one could stop him!!"
"Wooooooooooooooah!!!!"
As the crowd snapped out of their stupor, a tremendous roar poured out.
"Hahaha! Now that was a proper fight!!"
"Who is that rookie?! I’ve never seen anyone like him!"
"That guy… he’s a true powerhouse…!"
But I had no interest in the cheers. As I stepped down from the arena, I spoke quietly.
"Shall we get going?"
Baek Mi-ho and Han Chae-yeon chuckled and followed me. It was time to enter the Black Moon Village.
We paid the toll and entered. In addition to the toll, we had defeated all the enemies in the arena, so we had also received a pouch of gold coins, which was now quite heavy.
The inside of the Black Moon Village was like a bustling city. Neon signs of mixed red and blue light illuminated the darkness, and the streets were crowded with all sorts of yokai.
Various types of yokai could be seen all over the streets.
"Hmm, it’s more lively than I thought."
I said, looking around. Red lanterns hanging everywhere illuminated the diverse appearances of the yokai.
"This place is pretty developed, even for the Otherworld. Bars and markets are a given, but…"
Han Chae-yeon lowered her voice and continued.
"There are even places for black market deals. You can find anything here. It’s a place where the desires of all yokai gather."
Baek Mi-ho looked around with curious eyes.
"I think I understand why Mother told me not to come here."
"Is it that different from your village?"
When I asked, she smiled brightly and replied.
"Yeah, Baekyo Village has a much more natural atmosphere. There are paths through bamboo forests and misty ponds."
We headed for an inn in the center of the village. It was a three-story wooden building named ‘Moonlit Pavilion.’ Red lanterns hung at the entrance, and small bells at the ends of the eaves chimed with a clear sound in the wind.
"Welcome, guests. How many days are you planning to stay?"
The innkeeper was a yokai with massive black bat wings. His wings had the sheen of oiled silk, and his eyes glowed red.
"Three days for now."
When I answered, he nodded, flapping his wings slightly.
"Very well. The village has been quite noisy lately, so I will guide you to a quiet room."
The room we were led to was at the end of the second floor. It was surprisingly spacious and clean. A black moon was visible outside the window, and a faint, pleasant scent filled the air.
"This place is nicer than I expected," Han Chae-yeon said with satisfaction.
"Can we order food, too?" Baek Mi-ho asked, her eyes full of anticipation.
The innkeeper folded his wings slightly and smiled.
"Of course. We offer a variety of dishes tailored to all kinds of yokai. We also have a special menu prepared just for our guests."
At his words, Baek Mi-ho’s eyes sparkled. Her tail swayed back and forth, a clear sign of her delight.