Chapter 417: Human World [R-18] (55)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 417: Human World [R-18] (55)
A few days later, after finishing Leopold's request, I flew to Belfast in the middle of the night, gathered the women I'd fucked before, and threw a wild orgy. I had just returned to London with a satisfied look on my face when—
Not just the people around me, but all of Britain's ability users were giving me complicated looks. It was a mixture of envy, respect, and a subtle fear.
‘What’s going on? Did something happen while I was away?’
Bi-yeon, looking just as confused, muttered quietly beside me.
‘Did word get out about you wrecking that Black-something a few days ago? Or maybe they found out about the mess you made?’
‘No, their expressions seem a little different for that…’
I soon found out why when I saw Im Hye-rin with the other Halcyon Guild members.
What happened in Belfast, the video of my fight with Alexander, had been leaked online.
The video, packaged under the name ‘The Belfast Barrier Incident,’ had completely taken over news outlets, social media, and online communities.
The Supes Forum, in particular, was in an absolute uproar.
[Supes Forum] That Belfast video for real? LMAO
[User] Holy shit, who is that guy? lololol Coming down from the sky looked fucking insane.
[User] Is Jin Seo-yun your friend or something?
[User] ????: “Stop bothering me and die.” → Fucking cringey LOL
[User] His power is OP as hell too. Heard he makes food with sex? My power is having a smooth shit. Fucking hell.
[User] How much stamina does he have? I'm so fucking jealous.
[User] Nah, with that line, he's the strongest for sure. When he said, “Die,” I got chills for real.
My name had now surpassed that of a simple S-rank. I had reached a position where I was officially recognized as ‘one of the candidates for the strongest in the world.’
I held my smartphone and slowly scrolled through the comments. Videos, news articles, summary memes, analysis posts, even fan art… Information was flooding in.
“Hmm… I tried to keep it under wraps, but it’s already spread this far.”
At my words, Im Hye-rin crossed her arms and nodded.
“The reaction has been mostly positive, at least. But people are starting to take issue with what you did in Belfast… you know, the stuff involving the women. It’s just a minority for now.”
“Will the government start making a fuss? They tend to be sensitive about these kinds of issues.”
“There’s a high chance. Those old geezers are experts at cluelessly picking fights and ruining the mood.”
She added with a snort.
“So don’t go killing anyone just because you get annoyed. I burned one to a crisp once and got an earful for it.”
“…Burned to a crisp? For real?”
“Yep. What was I supposed to do? The bastard was asking for it.”
“…And you got away with it?”
To my question, Im Hye-rin answered confidently without batting an eye.
“Of course. I had the justification. Besides, how many S-ranks are there? Who would dare mess with one? The moment I threatened to permanently immigrate to the US, those old men changed their tune real quick.”
She crossed her arms and shrugged lightly.
“So don’t get your hands dirty. If you need to, I’ll fuck them up for you. My image in Korea is already solidified as a witch, anyway. No one would even be surprised if I blew one more away.”
The corners of her mouth slowly curled up.
“As expected of the Witch of Dreadfire. But… even for an S-rank, can you really act so recklessly? Aren’t there any sanctions?”
At my question, Im Hye-rin let out a laugh as if she found it absurd.
“Honestly, how do you sanction an S-rank?”
She rested her chin on her hand and continued, “If you mess with one, a whole city could be vaporized. Half of Belfast getting blown away was nothing. If two S-ranks were to seriously fight in the middle of a city… it’d only be a matter of time before a country disappeared from the map.”
“…”
“Alexander only used pure physical combat even while turning into a monster, right? But if an ability user like me, who can launch large-scale attacks, went on a rampage, I could easily crush a small country. It’d be a joke.”
“You have a point.”
As I nodded, Im Hye-rin continued quietly.
“Still, there’s one reason S-ranks don’t just run wild. They can be targeted by the World Association or other S-ranks… and actually get killed.”
She put down her cup and turned her gaze to me.
“No matter how strong an ability user is, the World Association is always prepared to ‘neutralize’ them. Especially those of us with power on a national scale. We’re always being watched.”
“So, does that mean… some have actually been taken care of?”
“Of course. It’s just not officially announced, but one or two have simply disappeared.”
She smiled quietly, the corners of her lips turning up.
“So no matter how strong you are, don’t cross the line. Someone at your level will be put on the watchlist soon enough.”
I responded to Im Hye-rin’s words with a light laugh.
“Hey, don’t worry.”
“I’m saying it because I am worried. I might act out, but I don’t cross the line. So don’t go around forcing yourself on pretty girls just because you can. Got it?”
“Ahem, got it.”
While I was talking with Im Hye-rin, a piece of breaking news arrived from Korea.
It was an announcement that I had been officially registered as an S-rank ability user.
*
I was finally back in Korea.
Im Hye-rin had to return to the Halcyon Guild first, saying she had a lot to take care of, so I headed home. The Seoul air I breathed in for the first time in a while, the familiar scent of my room. It wasn’t particularly moving, but there was a sense of relief in being back.
“Chicken~ Chicken~ Five of them today!” Bi-yeon sang excitedly as she flew around.
Without much thought, I ordered five chickens from different brands.
And there was one other person sitting at the table besides Bi-yeon.
“Elizabeth, this is called padak. It’s a fantastic combination of green onions and chicken. Go on, try it.”
Bi-yeon grinned and placed a drumstick on her plate. Elizabeth smiled and bowed her head.
“Thank you for the food, Bi-yeon.”
…To be honest, I had no idea why she was in my house. At first, I thought she had just come to see me off at the airport, but before I knew it, she had confidently boarded the private jet, followed me without any luggage, and naturally walked right into my home.
And what’s more—
“Bi-yeon, that one looks delicious. Could I have a little more, please?”
“Okay! This time it’s seasoned chicken~ Open wide, say ahh!”
When the hell did she and Bi-yeon get so close?
I picked the meat off a bone, staring blankly back and forth between the two of them.
"So… Ms. Elizabeth, how long are you planning to stay in Korea?"
"Oh, that? I’ve actually been transferred to the Korean branch,” Elizabeth replied with a bright smile.
"Transferred?"
"Yes, the World Association appointed me to manage special-grade agents in the Asian region. It looks like I’ll be living in Korea from now on."
‘Manage special-grade agents in the Asian region…’
In other words, she was here to watch me.
"So… have you found a place to live?"
"I haven’t decided yet. By any chance… would it be okay if I stayed here?" Elizabeth asked, her face full of mischief.
"Here?"
"Yes. I’ll pay rent, of course. And I’m a great cook."
"Ooh! That’s great! Hey, say yes!" Bi-yeon’s eyes sparkled as she nudged my shoulder.
"Bi-yeon agrees!" Elizabeth clapped her hands happily.
‘Wait, since when does Bi-yeon get a say in this?’ I thought, bewildered, as I looked at them.
“…I’m sorry, but I need my privacy.”
“Oh, what a shame…”
Just then, Bi-yeon’s voice echoed in my head.
‘Hey, this is a golden opportunity, isn’t it? You can be with her every day and slowly conquer her.’
‘…Conquer her?’
‘Exactly! Plus, she said she’s a good cook! Are we going to live on chicken forever?’
It was certainly tempting. A beautiful virgin, right here in my house. I could definitely fuck her eventually.
But reality quickly set in.
‘You stupid bitch. That woman is here to monitor us!’
‘Oh, right. I forgot.’ Bi-yeon scratched her head, embarrassed.
I sighed. Having a beautiful woman living in my house would be nice, but Im Hwa-yeon and Im Hye-rin would never leave it alone. Besides, it was dangerous to keep someone close if she wasn’t one of my women.
“There’s a decent hotel nearby. You can stay there for the time being.”
The corners of Elizabeth’s mouth slowly curled up.
“Hehe… as decisive as ever. Very well. I’ll stay at the hotel you mentioned, then.”
She said that, but her expression held a playful confidence, as if to imply, I’ll back down for now, but this isn’t over.
Bi-yeon puffed out her cheeks and glared at me resentfully.
“Seriously! You didn’t have to be so cold about it! She said she’d cook! I want to eat delicious food other than chicken!”
“Then you can learn to cook and make it yourself.”
“…Tch.”
Elizabeth quietly rose from her seat.
“Well then, I’ll be on my way. If you’ll just give me the hotel’s address, I can find it myself.”
“Sent.”
I transferred the hotel address to her smartphone.
“Thank you.”
Elizabeth gave an elegant bow and headed for the back door. At the threshold, she turned her head once more and said, “Please let me know if you ever change your mind. I’m a good cook, and I’m quite skilled at housework, too.”
“Yes, I’ll think about it.”
The door closed, and silence fell.
I flopped onto the sofa and stuck the last chicken leg in my mouth.
Bi-yeon flopped down next to me, watching me silently for a moment before speaking.
“You know…”
“Yeah?”
“That Succubus’s something-or-other… why didn’t you just use it on her? If you’re going to be monitored anyway, you might as well turn her into a double agent.”
“…Oh?”
I felt my stalled brain start turning again.
“Right, I didn’t think of that.”
“See? She’d cook for you, clean for you, and even offer up that pussy you like so much. How perfect is that?”
Bi-yeon laced her fingers behind her head, staring at the ceiling from the sofa with a carefree smile.
I took out the silver case. It opened, revealing the orb resting quietly inside.
“…But I’ve only got one use left. It feels like a waste.”
“So what? You have your traits, anyway. Just use it.”
“I’ll think about it a little more. Besides, Elizabeth might genuinely fall for me on her own.”
“In your dreams,” Bi-yeon snorted, dumbfounded.
“What’s with that look?”
“What? What’s wrong with my look?!”
I quietly closed the chicken box and said, “Chicken confiscated.”
“…What?”
“And you asked me to buy you a smartphone, right? That’s on hold, too.”
Bi-yeon’s eyes went wide.
“Hey! That’s so cheap!”
“Then fix your tone. Who do you think you have to thank for being able to fly around and eat chicken?”
“Aww, Master, you know how much I love you, right?” Bi-yeon flashed a smiling-eye look and made a finger heart.
I let out a disbelieving chuckle.
“Whatever. But why the sudden urge for a smartphone? It’s not like you have any use for one.”
“To shop, watch dramas, and play games, obviously?” she answered with a dead-serious expression, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
“There’s a condition for getting you a smartphone.”
“If it’s something weird, I’ll seriously kill you.”
“…”
Bi-yeon’s eyes narrowed. I coughed and averted my gaze.
“I knew it! You bastard, you were just thinking of something dirty, weren’t you?!”
“Hey, can’t I just use your pussy once?”
“Fuck off! No way in hell!”
“Fine, fine. But I’m putting a limit on in-app purchases.”
“Ugh, you’re so petty.”