Chapter 540: Eternal Spire[R-18] (59)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 540: Eternal Spire[R-18] (59)
After a wild session with Mila, I was eventually caught by Tia and dragged to the office. A mountain of documents was piled on the desk, and I stamped them like a machine, my eyes gazing blankly into space.
‘The problem is I’ve gotten so strong there’s nothing left to do.’
I had pretty much figured out how to enter the 8th floor, and I had perfectly adapted the fragment of authority to my own power. But what did any of that matter? Even if I went up, it would just be a repeat of the same old patterns.
“Haaah…”
Tia, who was organizing papers beside me, looked up.
“Seo-yun, you seem… bored lately?”
“How should I put it? I guess you could say I’ve been hit with a reality check.”
I set down the stamp and leaned back in my chair. I had started this world to achieve a Bloodline Awakening, and I had accomplished that goal. The rewards weren't great, and I’d grown strong so quickly that my motivation to become stronger had faded. It would be the same if I kept climbing, and I could kill all the humans trying to keep me in check with a mere flick of my wrist.
There was no stimulation.
Just then, Tia slowly parted her lips.
“In that case, how about placing a restriction on yourself?”
“A restriction?”
“Yes. You said it yourself, Seo-yun. That the gods will soon be bringing in new participants.”
“…Ah, right.”
“So, why don’t you try playing as a newbie this time?”
“It’s a tempting offer, but… we don’t know when the new players will arrive.”
“Shall I ask Lady Tiamat?”
“That’s a good idea. Go ahead and ask.”
Tia closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. A violet aurora began to rise, enveloping her body. The air instantly grew heavy, as if the majestic aura of a dragon was settling in the empty space.
Soon, her eyes slowly opened. The gentle Tia from moments ago was gone, replaced by a being radiating an overwhelming presence.
“It has been a while.”
I smirked and roughly grabbed her breast.
“Heut…♡”
“What do you mean, ‘a while’? You come here every dawn pretending to be Tia, moaning and groaning.”
Squelch.
My fingertips slowly traced down to her pussy. A sticky wetness flowed out, soaking my palm. Her body flinched, and a moan escaped her lips.
“Hah…♡”
“Anyway, let me ask you something. When are the new participants arriving?”
“Th-that… I do not know… That bastard Zeus is hiding it thoroughly…”
“What, you don’t even know that? You really are useless for anything but your pussy.”
“D-do not… insult meee…♡”
I grabbed her waist and forced her legs apart, then shoved my cock inside her.
Schlick!
“Ngh…! Haaah…♡”
“So, you don’t know anything about what the gods are plotting?”
“Nnngh…! Those bastards know that Cheon-wol and I… are sponsoring you… ugh…! They are keeping a close watch… They won’t even speak with us… Heut♡”
“So you’re being ostracized.”
“Y-yes… Haah…♡ Your finger… ngh, with your finger… pull my clit, right here…♡”
I held her legs forced apart, grabbed her clit with two fingers, and pulled hard.
“Hiiik…! Hnghhhh…! Haaah…♡ P-pulling my clit… makes my mind go blaaank…♡”
Hot, sticky fluid gushed from her pussy like a fountain.
“Uwaaah! Nngh…!♡ I-I’m… a goddess…! To be… gushing like a bitch in heat…!♡”
“Don’t give me that ‘goddess’ crap. You’re just a perverted bitch.”
Squelch! Schlick!
I gripped her waist and began fucking her relentlessly, slamming up and down.
“Agh…♡ It’s coming again…! More pussy juice is pouring ouuut…!♡ Don’t stop! Let it flow…♡”
“Fine. I’ll shoot a load in you, but in return, if you find anything out, tell Tia immediately. Otherwise, I won’t be using your pussy next time.”
“Yeees…♡”
*
Time passed. Nothing changed. Bi-yeon naturally grew close to the women of Night Bloom and was soon being treated as one of the executives.
‘When I saw her training the girls, she was going really hard on them.’
I recalled a scene I’d witnessed passing by the training grounds a few days ago. Bi-yeon was conducting live combat training with Lauren and Mila, and the intensity was beyond imagination.
“Again!”
Blades of wind flew relentlessly, and the two women, drenched in cold sweat, desperately dodged them.
“Heek! Just a moment…”
“There are no breaks!”
The moment I saw them training, I understood why the girls were afraid of Bi-yeon.
Perhaps because of that, the guild members were quick to acknowledge her.
The fact that Mila, who could usually be called a crazy bitch, couldn’t even squeak in front of Bi-yeon gave me an idea of just how hard she was pushing them.
Still, thanks to Bi-yeon’s harsh training, the guild members’ skills improved noticeably. Mila, in particular, gained more precise control even in her Blood Frenzy state, and Lauren learned to use the power of the Sacred Oath more efficiently.
As for Tia… well, being a mage, she didn’t participate in direct combat training, but she was learning formations from me.
While everyone else was busy, I was still bored.
“So bored…”
Click—
Hearing the door open, I turned my head to see Tia rushing in.
“Seo-yun, a report just came in that new participants have appeared on the 1st floor. Also, Austin and Kang Hyun-woo have made their move.”
“The fact that they moved so quickly means they must have heard something in advance. I wonder what kind of games the gods are trying to play now.”
“What are you going to do?”
“Like we talked about, I’ll move alone. Tia, from now on, you’ll be the face of Night Bloom as its master.”
“I understand. I’ll spread a rumor that you’ve gone into seclusion for the time being.”
“Good. If anything happens, tell Bi-yeon immediately.”
“Yes.”
I nodded and took an earring from my inventory, putting it on.
Zzzzing…
Veins popped on my now copper-colored skin, and long, flowing blond hair brushed against my shoulders. My facial features were reshaped to be sharper, more arrogant. It was a look that shared little in common with my original appearance. I was the spitting image of a Geum Tae-yang.
“It’s amazing no matter how many times I see it.”
Tia stared intently at my face, her voice filled with admiration.
“Hmm… With this, those bastards Austin and his crew won’t recognize me even if I’m standing right in front of them.”
I walked over to a mirror and leaned in close. I traced my newly sharpened jawline with my fingertips, giving myself a lecherous once-over.
Just then, Tia came up from behind, grabbed my hair, and tied it up neatly before remarking.
“You look like a real delinquent. At a glance… you look like a lecher who’s only interested in women.”
“That’s exactly the image I’m going for.”
Next, I changed my clothes. I put on a sleeveless shirt that showed off my tattoos, and a thick gold chain around my neck. The look was complete: a thug who looked like he belonged in a back alley.
Tia took a step back, scanned me from head to toe, and shook her head.
“…If I met you in the modern world, you’re the type I wouldn’t want to exchange a single word with.”
I looked at the Geum Tae-yang in the mirror and let out a smirk. Then, I deliberately placed a hand on my hip, looked at Tia, and shouted in an exaggerated tone.
“Uhyohyohyohyo~! Scored a super-lucky beauty right in front of me~!! Feeling the urge for an irresponsible creampie~”
At that bizarre display of energy, Tia couldn’t hold back her laughter and burst out with a “Pfft!”
“Really… what’s with that way of talking!”
“Oi, oi~ This suits me perfectly, doesn’t it?~ A Demon King-like guy disguising himself as a sleazy lecher… talk about a huge gap, am I right?~”
“Oh, stop it! You sound so weird!”
“Hehe, that means I’m doing it right. Well then, it’s time for this Geum Tae-yang to descend upon the 1st floor.”
Tia waved, still trying to suppress her laughter.
“Have fun.”
“Uhyo~!”
*
Thoroughly concealing my presence, I immediately descended to the 1st floor. As soon as I arrived in the 1st-floor city, a clamorous noise assaulted my ears.
The central plaza of the 1st floor was bustling with people. New participants clung to each other in fear, surrounded by existing players.
In the center of the plaza, executives from the Holy Cross Knights and the Moonless Guild were gathering the newcomers.
I scanned the plaza from above, murmuring to myself.
‘Looks like everyone’s gathered, conveniently leaving out the guilds associated with us.’
The banners of numerous guilds hanging over the plaza fluttered in the wind.
Concealing my presence as much as possible, I naturally blended into the crowd. Then, off to one side, I spotted Austin and Kang Hyun-woo standing in the center.
Maintaining a safe distance, I listened in on their conversation.
“…Strange. News should have reached Night Bloom by now, yet there’s no movement at all.”
Austin’s low voice was the first I heard. Kang Hyun-woo, with his arms crossed, nodded in agreement.
“I don’t know what they’re plotting… but if he doesn’t move, it’s better for us. For now, we need to quickly find the person they mentioned.”
‘Hehe, so they’re looking for someone.’
I had no idea who they were targeting, but it didn’t matter to me at all. Honestly, whatever scheme they were cooking up, it was unlikely to be a threat to me now.
I turned my gaze and scanned the new participants one by one. Of course, I filtered out all the men, focusing only on the women.
‘Uhyo~! A full set of hot babes has gathered.’
I chuckled to myself and slipped into the group of newcomers. Thanks to my completely concealed presence, no one noticed me.
Just then, a man from among the new participants shouted.
“Hey! When are you sending us home?!”
As if that were a signal, protests erupted from all sides.
“You kidnap people, and now what is this!”
“Where the hell are we?!”
“There’s no internet service!”
The murmuring quickly grew louder. Austin stepped forward and spoke calmly.
“Everyone, please calm down. I will explain the situation.”
But the newcomers paid him no mind.
“We don’t need an explanation! Just send us home right now!”
“That’s right! I have to go to work tomorrow!”
“Think of how worried our families must be!”
Austin took a deep breath and then declared coldly.
“You have all been chosen by the gods and brought here. To return to your original world, you must climb the Tower.”
The reaction, however, was frigid.
“Lies!”
“This is just kidnapping!”
“Isn’t this illegal?!”
Though his eyes screamed his desire to cut down the people before him, Austin forced a smile and said.
“Everyone, please accept reality. This is no longer the world you knew.”
Kang Hyun-woo chimed in from the side.
“We were just like you at first. But you must follow the rules here to survive.”
At that moment, one of the new participants clenched his fist and yelled.
“You think we’ll believe that bullshit?! Send us back where we came from, now!”
Finally, Austin’s expression hardened. He glared at the murmuring crowd and muttered under his breath, almost inaudibly.
“Trash…”
“…Austin. Your method isn’t wrong, but…”
A guild leader from the small-guild coalition stepped forward. With a cold expression, he drew his sword—
Splurt!
—and the head of the chattering newcomer was sliced clean off.
“Ah…?”
“Huh…?”
“S-someone just died!”
“Uwaaaaaah!”
“Kyaaaaaaah!!!”
The head rolled across the ground as warm blood splattered at the newcomers’ feet. In an instant, the space was filled with terror and screams—
“All of you, shut the fuck up!!!”
A thunderous roar erupted, and the entire plaza froze. The newcomers’ necks trembled as they stood rigid.
“From now on, anyone who makes a sound will die just like this man.”
As the blood-soaked tip of the sword swayed slowly, even the sound of breathing vanished.
He flicked the blood off his sword with a vicious smile and glanced at Austin.
“Austin, if you’re going to do it, do it right.”
With only those words, he stepped back. Austin let out a deep sigh and stepped forward again.
“…Very well. Now, let’s get to the main point.”