Chapter 20
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 20
Chapter Title: Na Cho Mu: The App's Auxiliary Abilities
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Walking toward the forest, I snapped my fingers.
Right, shall I check out the app's new features? Almost forgot.
I touched the skills tab in my status window.
The auxiliary functions scrolled up one after another.
⚙ APP AUXILIARY ABILITIES ⚙
○Telepathy: Communicate mentally with heroines who have formed a bond level.
○Black Market: Purchase and use items like bond potions, aphrodisiac potions, baptism halos, heart cards, etc., with MILF mileage.
○Baptism: Consume MILF mileage to activate a baptism halo, modifying a specific MILF's disposition or sexual preferences.
○Heroine Community: When your relationship with a heroine reaches a certain stage, designate her as an official heroine and join her 'worldview' community.
"Wow!"
I couldn't help but gasp in admiration the moment I saw it.
What is this? Why so flashy?
I'd need to examine each one carefully for a while.
Maybe check them out after this is over.
'Wait. But what's my relationship with Daniela?'
⚙ SYSTEM ALERT ⚙
['Daniela Kostas' registered as official heroine!]
[Joined 'Daniela Kostas' Heroine Community!]
'Whoa, that's grandiose.'
But what I was really curious about was the first function.
Telepathy.
With this alone, I could talk to my beloved Dani Madam?
Let's give it a try, then! Right now!
'Dani Madam, what are you up to?'
I waited a moment.
No response.
I blinked a few times.
Tilted my head.
Not a scam, right?
'Dani Madam?'
💭 TELEPATHY CHAT 💭
-[Daniela]: Oh my! Wh-who is this? This voice... Cheon-je?
'Yeah? It's me. Wow, it works!'
Unknowingly, the words slipped out loud.
Whoa, insane. Freaking awesome.
It's telepathy, but...
More precisely, a chat window popped up like messaging.
-[Daniela]: What in the world?
'Ah, sorry. My love reached you, Madam, and it feels like a miracle descended.'
-[Daniela]: Pfft! That silver tongue... My love Cheon-je, for sure♥ Whew, startled but feels good?
'Ha, haha.'
-[Daniela]: Currently rummaging through papers in the Baron's room. Will let you know if I find anything!
'Got it. I'll come back safe. Love you!'
-[Daniela]: Love you, my Cheon-je♥
I scratched my head.
Before I knew it, the forest was close.
I felt energized. Confident I could take on anyone who showed up.
'Other functions can wait.'
I entered the forest.
Surprised as I went in.
Not only soldiers nearby, but territory residents wielding farm tools were milling about.
Among them, I spotted Demis leading the group.
"Demis!"
"Ah, adventurer. You're here again today?"
Demis approached, looking surprised.
He seemed genuinely pleased.
I tilted my head and asked.
"Demis, not resting today? After what happened yesterday."
"Rest? After yesterday?"
A meaningful response.
I nodded slowly.
Well, in reality, plenty of cities had vanished from maps due to monsters bursting from gates.
North Korea was one such nation.
'Now its refugees just leech off our taxes.'
I let out a short sigh and looked at Demis.
Demis was surveying the people who'd followed him here.
Pride shone clearly on his face.
"They won't forget. The terror of the goblins."
"Right."
"And revenge. Actually, it was just me and a few others at first. But somehow it grew to this."
I was genuinely impressed.
Just the soldiers and residents in sight numbered nearly 60.
These people had come out after yesterday's ordeal.
'Why? Because Demis is trustworthy.'
This is why, wherever you go, the head has to be sane.
If the head's messed up, even normal underlings can't function properly.
But if the head's sane, they can lead even slightly dim followers well.
Life's just one big endless group project.
'Still, this Vigilante Captain is impressive.'
I slowly sized up Demis.
The vigilante captain role is ambiguous.
In the capital, it'd be like knight commander.
But in a remote territory like this, bad luck could make it bandit raid leader.
'Yet this man quietly does his duty. He even seeks it out!'
Maybe he's the only one who could replace the lord.
No other candidates came to mind besides Demis.
Demis smirked.
"Anyway, you're working hard too, adventurer."
"Well, just doing what's assigned."
"More diligent than that? You could afford some arrogance."
"Eh, I just hate goblins."
Impossible to like them.
Wonder if anyone does.
Demis nodded in agreement with my words.
He subtly stepped aside.
People nearby started approaching me one by one.
"Huh? Who's that guy?"
"Ah, him. The adventurer of the ice storm!"
"Heard he swept away a hundred goblins at once?"
"Whoa, that's him? Crazy. Looks seriously strong! Like a hero!"
I scratched my head.
What kind of reaction was this?
Nice they liked me, but...
I'd gotten a nickname I didn't even know about.
"Thanks to your help yesterday, the territory residents know you now."
"That nickname?"
"Some soldier must've spread it. There's more. Moment's Ravager, Goblin Slayer, Prince of the Sky."
"Sss."
Somehow, the nicknames kept getting more over-the-top.
Prince of the Sky? What?
I nodded with a light laugh.
Still, raising my fame wasn't bad.
At least more famous than in reality.
'Gives me one more reason to shine.'
In reality, tons of diligent hunters lack character and don't even have nicknames.
Compared to that, I'm lucky.
'Gotta work hard, for real.'
I propped my chin on my hand.
Looking at Demis, I asked.
"What's the plan for today?"
"Kill every goblin in sight. That'll vent the residents' grudges."
"Sounds good. I'm here to kill the goblin tribal chief today."
"Oho!"
Demis looked surprised.
Is the chieftain that strong?
Demis's eyes even widened with excitement.
Then he read the situation and gave orders to those around.
"Everyone, make sure no goblins slip out. Reinforce the sides. By the way, adventurer."
"Yes?"
"Never faced one myself, but the Amur tribe's goblin chieftain wields mystical power."
"Yeah, saw their shamans yesterday."
"So be careful. You're our hope."
Such words made me inevitably shy.
Am I that great?
Felt like overexpectation.
But it made me want to meet it.
I shrugged.
"Who knows. To me, the true hope is someone like you?"
"Huh? Me? Nah."
"For real. Look how they trust and follow you. You're their mental pillar."
"Overpraise. Haha. If I could, I'd charge the goblin village myself. They deserve death!"
For a moment, resentment flashed in Demis's eyes.
Pretty chilling.
But soon he laughed.
"But as the one leading people, haha."
"That's right. You're doing great. I'll head in."
"Then we'll cover the rear. Harpies nearby, so watch out!"
"Got it. Thanks. See you."
I strode boldly into the forest.
Advanced deeper.
Kicked off the ground.
Heading to the village, I thought.
'If I could, I'd grind every goblin on the way.'
But in war, quickest victory and killing the commander is key.
Didn't want to drag it out.
I plunged into the underbrush and shouted.
"Rohi!"
Called out with all my might.
About a minute later, with a whooshing sound, Rohi appeared from the sky.
Rohi landed before me and smiled shyly.
Like a bride on her wedding night.
"Master, you called?"
"Good you came. Need your help today."
I stroked her cheek.
Rohi blushed and nodded slowly.
I casually kneaded her breast.
The plump orb, veiled by her milk curtain, felt especially chewy rippling in my grip today.
Jiggle jiggle♥
"Ah, Master, suddenly this♥"
"One job for you. Watch the goblin village from the sky. When I enter, draw the other goblins' attention."
"Gladly♥ For you, Master♥"
Rohi's voice was syrupy sweet.
Melting me for real.
"Good. I trust you."
I immediately kicked off the ground and ran.
Raced like the wind.
The goblin village entered my sight.
The moment I stopped to catch my breath.
A storm blew from the village side.
Kwagagak!
Rohi and the harpies launched an air strike.
I watched, stunned.
'What? That much power? If she'd used that from the start against me, I wouldn't have won.'
Genuinely impressed.
Goblins poured from tents, hurling stones and crude spears at Rohi.
'Now!'
I dashed like a shadow.
Mid-run, one goblin fleeing tripped into my path.
Annoying, so I unleashed a full-power soccer kick to its face.
Pak, peng!
⚔ COMBAT ALERT ⚔
[Defeated enemy!]
[MILF Mileage (MM) +1]
Thanks, I'll use it well.
With my stats boosted, my whole body felt like a weapon.
Confidence surged!
Ran further; some building came into view.
'What’s that red-roofed building?'
Obviously the chieftain's.
This world sure is convenient.
I kicked open the door and entered.
Looked around inside.
'Totally alien.'
It looked just like a martial arts dojo.
In the center, what seemed the goblin tribal chief rose.
The moment I tried to check its status.
I froze in shock.
⚔ ENEMY STATUS ⚔
〖Punger〗
Skills:Persistent Tenacity
Notes:A goblin who rose from the weakest to tribal chief. Empowered by the primal god Machapuco.
'Machapuco? What’s that?'
About to check with the Concept Book, but a presence startled me into stopping.
The thing slowly rose, muscles bulging.
Its size was at least double a normal goblin's.
'Mistake it for an orc.'
A heavy exhale echoed.
Emerging from the shadows, it revealed red skin.
Plenty alien already.
'Goblins are light green or sky blue-skinned. Red? On drugs?'
Spotting me, Punger grinned.
Even hopped lightly in place.
"I am Punger. Chieftain of the Amur tribe."
"Seong Cheon-je."
"Strange name. So, you finally reached here? I praise you."
"What? Sound like anyone overhears, they'd think you're a Heavenly Demon goblin."
Why's this bastard so full of swagger?
Speaking human tongue was weird from the start.
Punger twitched his nose.
Arrow-like nose flared.
"Unexpected, though? Didn't think you'd bring harpies."
"I'm a bit of a charismatic guy."
"Demonkin? I see."
Flustered.
No, not demonkin talk.
Humor doesn't land with this one.
In my head, intelligent goblins were crass and fun.
Punger clenched his fist.
"Hrrm!"
Muscles and veins protruded all over.
Like a gym freak fresh from a body profile shoot.
Grinning while flexing every muscle.
Damn, what a joke.
I approached it.
"No need for words?"
"Probably. One of us dies, half-demon!"
It clenched its fist and charged.
Leapt slightly into the air and swung.
I weaved and closed in, landing a roundhouse kick.
Pak!
Punger slammed into the ground and laughed.
It clutched its side and freaked out.
"What? Melting?"
"Corrosion ability."
Works on kicks too, not just punches.
Corrosion proved more useful than thought.
Punger clicked his tongue.
"I see. Boring."
"One question. Why target Ularin territory specifically?"
Its eyes gleamed ominously.
Already alien with the red body.
Heat radiated from it.
"Not specifically. We're toppling the human era."
"What?"
"Goblins, long despised, will transform into the world's rulers. Humans will finally realize—this planet's masters are us!"
"Just a lunatic."
I sneered; Punger grinned viciously.
Long finger pointed at me.
"Ever resolved anything for your kin? Ever felt responsibility, even? Doubt it."
"Nope. But I have for precious people."
Punger mocked as if waiting.
Shook its head.
"Just one person? That's your limit."
"Better than pretending with no vessel like you. Call it bravado?"
"Mouthy."
"Of course. If I get serious with my mouth, I could rewrite your parents' names and your whole lineage."
Punger briefly looked shocked.
Bastard, that dumbstruck face suits a goblin.
Yeah, goblins fit that dopey look.
Tsuts. Jureuk.
Its side melting.
Stay put, I'd win.
But it gnashed teeth regretfully.
Slowly exploded with heat.
"I won't be mocked by the likes of you! My will isn't that weak!"
Kwaaaang!
I was blown back.
Tremendous fighting spirit.
Barely planted my feet and glared.
Smoke rose.
As it cleared, Punger appeared—body glowing bright red, energy-formed knuckles on both fists.
"Wh-what's that?"
"Machapuco's power. The force to exterminate you humans!"
It vanished from sight.
As I pondered a skill counter.
A sharp impact hit my cheek.
The world spun.
I flew into the building wall and crashed.
"Kuhk!"
"Tremble at your frailty, half-demon. Last words?"
For some reason, Punger had powered up drastically.
Still, not the worst?
'Hair didn't turn gold, no sparks.'
Back of my head throbbed hot.
Probably cracked.
Even so, I laughed.
This fight wouldn't be boring.
'Was I always like this?'
I drew Almas from the ring.
Gripped it two-handed and nodded.
"Time you got punished. Take it sweet."
"Hrrm!"
Punger rushed like the wind.
I charged back.
Something appeared between us.
📜 EMERGENCY QUEST 📜
Surpass Your Weak Self
📍 Goal: Defeat Tribal Chief Punger.
🎁 Reward: Secret reward
