Chapter 25: Training Time!
After touring from Room 2 all the way to Room 6, I stepped into Room 1. There sat Kim Minseo on a chair, right in my line of sight.
"Hello, Kim Minseo."
At my greeting, she flinched for a split second, her face flashing surprise, but she quickly met my eyes and responded.
"Ah, hello!"
"……!"
Her booming voice echoed through the room, making me jolt involuntarily. But I shook it off, steadying my racing heart before speaking.
"……Well, this is touching. You're the first one here to actually return my greeting."
"R-Really?"
"Yes."
I let out a short chuckle and approached her, continuing. "……Anyway, you seem full of energy. Did something good happen?"
"Ah, yes! I'm getting to play in a match soon!"
"Oh, that's definitely worth celebrating. But…… is this a temporary spot as a player? Or is it confirmed?"
"Huh?"
"I don't know much about volleyball."
At my words, Minseo seemed to piece together her assumptions about me and nodded slightly. "It's temporary. But if I perform well in the match two days from now, they'll make it official."
"……."
I fiddled with the mask covering my face as I listened. 'Temporary, huh? So that's what it meant.'
Then why was the item called Position Promotion? As I pondered that, one fact clicked: even if an opportunity arose, if the person lacked the skills, they'd get demoted.
In short, the Position Promotion item only gave the chance—it didn't handle what came after.
'……Gotta boost her stats.'
Plus, she was in the cutthroat world of sports. No amount of luck could save you if your skills fell short. I had no gauge on her current level, but the fact she'd been sidelined spoke volumes—her stats were clearly lacking.
"I-Is something wrong?"
"Wrong? Yes, there is."
"Huh? What……."
Her voice grew even more cautious as she asked. I pulled out my smartphone, opened her status window, and spoke.
"I can't gauge your current level at all."
"My level?"
"That's right. Kim Minseo, do you remember the contract we made?"
"Y-Yes……."
She recalled it, her cheeks flushing red.
"I promised to make you a pro volleyball player. But at this rate, you might not make it."
"Huh?"
She looked shocked, so I quickly added to calm her. "Of course, it's just a possibility. As I said, I'm clueless about volleyball, so I can't tell how you'd stack up against other players."
"Don't worry about that! I'm good enough…… I'll definitely make pro this time!"
"……."
Her resolve made my concerns feel unfounded. It was almost prickly, like static on my skin.
'No need to worry, maybe?'
I might be overthinking it. "……Alright. I'll trust you then, Kim Minseo."
Congratulations! Raised training target's Pleasure from Stage 0 to Stage 1.
Vital Energy granted for stage increase.
Vital Energy will be settled upon completion of training.
Congratulations! Raised training target's Anal from Stage 0 to Stage 1.
Vital Energy granted for stage increase.
Vital Energy will be settled upon completion of training.
Congratulations! Raised training target's Pleasure from Stage 0 to Stage 1.
Vital Energy granted for stage increase.
Vital Energy will be settled upon completion of training.
'Oh ho…….'
Results were starting to show, one by one. I smirked faintly, pocketed my phone, and looked at Minseo.
"So, back to the main topic?"
"Huh?"
"Why so surprised? Obviously, our contract."
I gazed at her sitting obediently before me and asked. "B-But…… we just did it."
"Just because we did it once doesn't mean we can't now."
I chuckled lightly and reached out, grasping her chin. "……And how long do you plan to hold out without using the proper title?"
"Eut……."
"Let's make this clear. From now on, greet me or answer me with 'Master' respectfully. Got it?"
Her dark eyes trembled, then she whispered softly. "Y-Yes. Master……."
Hearing her call me Master sent a thrilling ripple of pleasure through my chest. 'This title really is the best.'
I chuckled and released her chin, stepping closer. "Good. Shall we enjoy ourselves today? We've got plenty of time."
[Sounds of notifications chiming repeatedly from my pocket.]
Everyone must be diligently feeling the vibrator's buzz. "What are you going to do? M-Master?"
Minseo suddenly asked. I leaned down to meet her eyes. "No need to tense up. What I'm about to do will feel really good for you, Kim Minseo."
With that, I slid my hand down into her pants. It felt damp from recent exercise, the fabric soaked with sweat.
"Eut!"
As my fingers gently stroked the surface of her panties, a sweet moan escaped her lips. She trembled, cheeks flushing red—it wasn't entirely unwelcome.
"You're quite sensitive. Getting used to it now?"
I teased with a laugh, tracing the smooth fabric. "N-No…… No, Master."
She denied it, trying to stifle her voice, but soon "Ha-eut, euk!" slipped out.
"Then what's this?"
I chuckled and slipped my hand inside her panties. Stroking her folds a few times, sticky love juices soon coated my fingers.
"Hah, Master…… That's……."
Panicking, her ears turned scarlet as she tried to explain. "That's?"
I prompted her. "I-It’s different. No……."
"Different how? Then what is it?"
Teasing her mischievously, I quickened my fingers on her slit. "Ha-euk! Eut!"
Her body jerked in response. "Come on, tell me. What is this?"
I pushed my fingertip slightly inside, and a desperate "Hah-eu-euk!" burst from her. She looked on the verge of climax.
But I couldn't let her peak that easily. Right before she did, I pulled my hand back. "……Tell me, Kim Minseo. What's on my fingers right now?"
She squirmed her legs, face pleading for release. "D-Don't tease me."
"Then tell me quick."
With a playful tone, I pressed. Finally, unable to hold back, she spoke. "L-Love juices."
"Love juices? When do they come out?"
She panted, pink tongue flicking. "When it feels good…… When it feels good."
Not the most satisfying answer, but given her state, it wasn't bad. "Good. So you're feeling good from my touch right now."
As I said it, I thrust my fingers inside her. Her body arched like a bow. "Hah-eu-euk!! Ah, haang! Y-Yes…… It feels good! Heu-euk! Eut!"
She shuddered violently, breathing ragged.
[Notifications chimed one after another, right on cue.]
One had to be Minseo's; the other from some other room. 'But the notifications are slowing down?'
They'd come fast at first, but now the pace had dropped. '……Harder to raise as stages increase?'
I tilted my head, then suddenly felt her walls clench tight around my fingers. "Hah, eu!"
It wasn't just the grip—her juices were flowing more, soaking my hand and panties alike. "Want to cum?"