Chapter 193: Lewd Yokai After School [R-18] (55)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 193: Lewd Yokai After School [R-18] (55)
Until Baek Mi-ho and Han Chae-yeon arrived, I paraded Hong-yeon and Ha-yeon through the city every day. The city’s yokai needed to grow accustomed to their new ruler, and it was a necessary step in dismantling Hong-yeon’s authority.
The outfits of the two women, who on the first day had worn nothing more than collars, grew more humiliating with each passing day. On the second day, I had them wear leather outfits that exposed their breasts. On the third, they wore revealing clothes that left their buttocks bare. By the fourth day, they were following me in a state that was nearly nude.
Today, I had prepared a special variety of adult toys. I put nose hooks in both women’s noses, the same kind the three little pigs had worn. Their noses were pulled upward, forcing their mouths to hang half-open in a porcine expression. Large piercings were attached to their nipples, each adorned with a small bell that jingled with every step they took.
The two women now followed me, completely steeped in shame. Unlike at the beginning, however, they now seemed to have accepted their fate.
The city’s yokai were slowly adapting to the new order. The men knew to lower their gazes, not daring to look at my women. In the time I had spent walking through the city, the number of yokai whose heads I had personally crushed exceeded one hundred.
And while their gazes had once held only fear and terror, they were now tinged with respect.
After I lowered the tax rate from 40% to 10%, the number of yokai who praised me steadily grew.
As I passed through the market, I observed the merchants. They now bowed respectfully whenever they saw me. Though fear still lingered in their eyes, it was a far cry from the sheer terror they had shown at first.
"Your Majesty! Thank you so much for lowering the taxes!" a fruit merchant said, bowing deeply.
"We used to pay nearly half our income in taxes, but life is so much better now!"
I simply gave a detached nod. Lowering the taxes was merely a strategy to buy the yokai’s loyalty. To rule the city in the long term, a few benefits were more effective than pure terror.
To these pigs and dogs, even the smallest scrap must feel like a feast.
Just then, a rabbit yokai who had been quietly escorting me spoke up.
"Your Majesty. It is almost time for your appointment."
"An appointment? Did I have one today?"
"Yes, you have a meeting scheduled with the head of the Red Demon Clan. Family Head Jeok Un-hyeon and his daughter, Jeok-rin, should already be waiting."
I frowned. Now that he mentioned it, today was the day we had agreed upon.
"Alright, let's head back."
We left the market behind and made our way to the castle. Watching Hong-yeon and Ha-yeon follow me, I wondered if I should do the same to Jeok-rin, who was said to be an exceptional beauty.
When we arrived at the castle, Sa-ryeon was there to greet me.
"Master, the head of the Red Demon Clan and his daughter have arrived. They are waiting in the reception room."
"Good, I'll be there shortly. Take Hong-yeon and Ha-yeon to my bedroom. And…"
I paused for a moment before continuing.
"What's become of Milky?"
"We investigated her to see if she was a potential assassin, but she was just an ordinary yokai. We have also completed her education to a certain extent, as you commanded."
"Then send Milky to my bedroom later. Let's go to the reception room."
Sa-ryeon led the way, and I followed her. Beautiful female yokai in the corridor bowed deeply as I passed.
When the doors opened, two figures inside rose from their seats. A white-haired old man, and beside him…
A beautiful young woman stood there. It was undoubtedly Jeok-rin. She wore a red dress, and her dark crimson hair flowed softly over her shoulders.
Her looks pass.
I slowly entered the reception room. Jeok Un-hyeon and Jeok-rin immediately bowed deeply.
"It is an honor that Your Majesty has granted us a personal audience," Jeok Un-hyeon said respectfully. His voice was filled with reverence, but his eyes still held a sharp, calculating glint.
"Be seated."
As I took the central seat, Jeok Un-hyeon and Jeok-rin returned to theirs.
"I've heard of the Red Demon Clan. They say you've been an influential family since the days of Cheong-un City."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Our family has practiced the Blood Demon Art for generations. We had roots in this land even before Cheong-un City was founded," Jeok Un-hyeon said, his voice filled with pride.
"Blood Demon Art… Interesting. I wish to know more about this ability."
"The Blood Demon Art is our ability to manipulate blood. We can control it at will and produce various effects, from healing and enhancement to even direct attacks."
Jeok Un-hyeon raised his hand and made a slight gesture. A red energy swirled at his fingertips, moving as if it were a living creature.
"As you can see, we can control blood. With this, we can heal wounds or enhance our strength."
I watched his ability with interest. The red energy dancing at his fingertips was clearly different from ordinary yokai energy.
Then, I turned my gaze to Jeok-rin.
"Can your daughter use the Blood Demon Art as well?"
Jeok Un-hyeon nodded.
"Yes, Your Majesty. In fact, my daughter possesses a talent far greater than my own. She is said to be the best in our family's history, especially when it comes to changing the properties of blood."
I gestured toward Jeok-rin.
"Show me."
Jeok-rin bowed her head and stood up. She slowly raised her hand, and a red mist began to rise from her fingertips.
As she moved her fingers, the red mist danced in the air. Suddenly, it changed shape, forming a small flower.
"The highest level of the Blood Demon Art is to completely transform blood into a different form," Jeok-rin said quietly. Her voice was surprisingly soft and clear.
"Blood is the source of life, a vessel that can contain all things. This flower I've created is not just a shape; it actually possesses life force."
The red flower slowly bloomed as if it were alive, then suddenly transformed into a small red butterfly. The butterfly flew slowly through the air before returning to Jeok-rin's fingertip and vanishing.
I smiled as I looked at Jeok-rin.
"Impressive."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Jeok-rin's reply was polite, but her eyes shone with pride.
"So, what is the reason you wished to see me?"
Jeok Un-hyeon cleared his throat and began to speak.
"To pledge our loyalty, of course…"
I raised my hand, cutting him off.
"I hate dragging out conversations. So, unless you want to die, get to the point."
Jeok Un-hyeon's face stiffened. He fell silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.
"Your Majesty, I will be frank. We desire stability and prosperity for our family. And we wish to climb higher."
Jeok Un-hyeon hesitated for a moment, then glanced at his daughter.
"And… if possible, we would like to solidify the bond between Your Majesty and our family through a marriage with my daughter."
"A marriage… an interesting proposal."
As I scrutinized Jeok-rin, she calmly met my gaze. There was no sign of panic or fear on her face. Instead, she seemed to be accepting the situation with composure.
"My daughter is not only a genius of the Blood Demon Art, but she is also wise and competent. She will be a great asset to your rule," Jeok Un-hyeon said proudly.
"And above all, the Blood Demon Art of the Red Demon Clan is unlike any other ability. If Your Majesty forms a bond with our family, we will share all its secrets with you."
I gave a cold smile.
"And what does your family gain from this?"
"Power. All we ask is for our family to be by your side as you achieve greatness in the days to come," Jeok Un-hyeon said with a smile.
"The proposal is worth considering."
I looked at Jeok-rin. She still maintained her calm expression.
"However, I'm the type who likes to check the quality of a product before buying it."
Jeok Un-hyeon's expression hardened.
"Your Majesty, my daughter is…"
"Don't worry. I'm just going to check."
At my words, Jeok Un-hyeon fell silent. He looked at his daughter, unable to hide his anxiety.
"Leave us. I wish to speak with her alone."
Jeok Un-hyeon showed a moment of hesitation but eventually bowed his head slowly.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
He gave his daughter one last worried glance before leaving the room.
Once the door closed, I looked at Jeok-rin. She remained seated, maintaining her composure.
"Let's change the subject. What do you think of this marriage?"
Jeok-rin was silent for a moment. Her red eyes seemed to be deep in thought.
"For the sake of my family's interests, I will do what I must."
Her answer was firm, but the emotion within it was unreadable.
"That's not an answer. I'm asking for your thoughts."
Jeok-rin seemed surprised for a moment. She opened her mouth carefully.
"To be honest… I believe this proposal is strategically sound. However…"
She hesitated.
"However?"
"My personal wish… is to be judged by my abilities. Not simply as a tool for marriage."
Her honest answer piqued my interest.
"Interesting. What would you do if your personal wishes conflicted with your family's interests?"
"I would choose my family."
Her answer was immediate. But a complex mix of emotions flickered in her eyes.
"Why?"
"The family is my root. Who I am, the abilities I possess—it is all thanks to my family. I cannot turn my back on them."
Jeok-rin's voice was calm, but the conviction within it was solid.
"Is that so… Then what would you do if I were to rape you right here, right now, and then discard you?"
I slowly rose from my seat.
Jeok-rin's expression froze. Her red eyes trembled for an instant, but she quickly regained her composure.