Chapter 52
I immediately leave the student council president's office with the villain's lieutenant, dragging along Setsuna, who's still moping outside the door, and Baek Geum-hwa, snoring away in the infirmary. We head out to the suburbs.
"What exactly does patrolling entail, Master—no, Section Chief?"
"Nothing much, as far as I know. Just patrol around and help anyone who looks like they need it. But let me warn you upfront: 'My wallet needs help' doesn't count, so don't even think about heading into back alleys."
"Tch... What about dungeons?"
"Dungeons are off-limits too. And stop clicking your tongue. Quit trying to drag me that way."
Is she thinking it'd be better to nap in the academy dorms or grind money in a dungeon instead? Baek Geum-hwa keeps eyeing the back alleys like her hands are itching, or slyly tugging my arm toward the dungeon entrance—she's still obsessed with cash.
"Keep disobeying like this, and you'll get punished. You know how I dish it out, right?"
"Ugh... But that bitch doesn't even seem to want to hang with us."
"That bitch? Oh..."
"..."
I keep warning Baek Geum-hwa while turning to Setsuna, who's glaring daggers at us both and following silently. "I haven't had any deep chats with this one either, so I don't know what to say, but I can tell she hates this setup."
"You bitches...!"
"If you're gonna grumble that much, just go home. Or wanna throw down again? Not me fighting, though—Geum-hwa here will handle it."
"...You know you're spouting garbage with a straight face, right? Not that I'd say no. But what's with 'our Geum-hwa'? Don't treat me like a pet!"
Pet? Nah, she wants to be called a meat toilet. Anyway, like reserve army training being a 'who's the most exhausted in the world' contest, Setsuna just follows in silence. But her crumpled face and death stares since earlier are no joke.
"Patrol? If it's the president's order, I'd do anything—even leap into fire with gunpowder if she asked. But patrolling with you shameless beasts...!"
"Shameless beasts? That's a bit harsh."
"Harsh? Hmph... Deny it all you want!"
Clearly hating every second of patrolling with us, Setsuna doesn't stop glaring. Then, with the swift hand motion she uses for quick-draws, she swings at Baek Geum-hwa.
A gust like a strong wind makes Geum-hwa's skirt flap up. Setsuna points at the now-exposed light-brown ass and platinum-blonde bush crowning that impressive pussy, telling me, "Look at this! Such shameless indecency! I debated telling the president earlier but held my tongue—it was too vile. But what the hell is this?!"
"Ah... You must've seen it during the fight."
We were rolling in bushes, jumping high—she was grappling Geum-hwa up close, so of course she saw. I nod, convinced, while eyeing Geum-hwa, who's staring at me with humiliated eyes but hasn't pulled her skirt down.
"What're you doing? Pull your skirt down."
"Tch... Getting caught by some crazy bitch."
"Crazy bitch...?"
Did she leave it up because I didn't order her to, worried it'd give Setsuna more ammo? But that slight sheen around her fully exposed pussy and the white semen precariously dangling from her clenched asshole say yesterday's exposure training hooked her good.
'Huh, now that I think about it, I'm getting horny.'
"Kuh... Because of this crazy bitch...!!"
"What did I do?! It's your fault for strutting around like this. And what's with that outfit? Vice captain of the Guidance Committee, exposing your tits like that?!"
Geum-hwa scowls, realizing I want to use her again. Setsuna fixates on the outfit, clueless about our full relationship, and seems eager to pile on.
I start thinking up an excuse to shut Setsuna down and scout a spot to train Geum-hwa—
-Kyaaack?!
"That scream...?"
"Gear up, everyone. Setsuna, you too... Wait, where'd she go?"
"Bolted the second she heard the scream. Hates us that much, huh? Kinda get it."
"Zero teamwork. For real."
I grab the riot shield strapped to my back, ready for anything, flipping the battery switch inside. Gripping the handle of my greatsword on my back for a quick draw, I flash the remote at Geum-hwa, who's eyeing me warily.
"Scared I'll strip you again?"
"Duh! Don't just strip me anywhere on a whim!"
"I'll time it right, so relax. Let's catch up!"
Geum-hwa and I hurry after Setsuna toward the scream. We quickly spot her checking on the presumed screamer.
"Ughhh..."
"You okay? What happened?"
"Someone... grabbed me...!"
"She talks to civilians like that too?"
"You do it to me all the time. Same thing."
"Why use me as an example... More importantly, I'll never use formal speech with trash like your master, so don't get your hopes up."
"Wasn't hoping. But... something off here?"
"..."
Geum-hwa nods sharply, going on alert. A U-shaped alley blocked by walls on all sides. She claims assault by thugs, but if real, we'd have spotted them patrolling nearby—alley layout makes it impossible otherwise.
Hope it's nothing. If smooth sailing, I'd strip Geum-hwa here for exposure sex training. But this world's RPG-based. No random encounters in dungeons or bushes, but villains targeting civilians and Valkyries pop up anytime.
"Describe the perp in detail. Or... I'll cut you down here."
"Heh heh... Academy cadets... top-tier pussies, two of 'em—Aaack?!"
Sure enough, as we sense trouble and prep for battle, the villain reveals himself. Setsuna, unsurprised, quick-draws and slashes. The villain writhes, then dissolves into black smoke. Gates spawn at the alley entrance/exit and the wall facing Setsuna.
Setsuna yells, "Ambush!"
"Group up!"
We dash back-to-back. Villains are like pests here—frequent, no panic. Even Geum-hwa, who skips classes constantly, has mugged villains in alleys plenty, looking almost excited.
Tensing for whatever comes—
"Bored, so I came for fun. But top-tier pussies? And what's that guy? Support?"
"Hee hee, dicks and pussies—lower halves feasting today!"
From the gates steps a tanned woman in military uniform, light purple hair, sword at her hip, with minions. She's Radgridz, high lieutenant of Hell's Children—villains from my Valkyries.
Setsuna scowls hard. "Hell's Children!"
"Pretty pathetic for a named group."
"Don't let your guard down. That light purple-haired one... if I'm right, Radgridz, one of their top lieutenants."
"Top lieutenant of a yuri-grinding civilian-snatching crew..."
Terrifying here, but to me? Just a pervert yuri gang exec—no intimidation. My eyes linger more on those massive tits bouncing over her medal-laden uniform and that royal ass.
Ogling Radgridz lewdly, Geum-hwa tuts while ramping up her hostility. Setsuna alone freezes legs; add beastly aura, and Hell's grunts shiver, backing up unconsciously.
Radgridz smirks. "Don't slack. Even rookies are academy cadets. Stay sharp on lust... Yeah, scattered like this is easier prey."
Woooong—!
She extends a hand. Vibration underfoot. I tense—this is her annoying Banishment, top-rated skill. Isolates one party member in her pocket space temporarily—not true dimension banish, but close enough. Usually mid-fight at half HP; she's using it right away.
"Setsuna! Stick closer! Sti—ugh...?!"
"You lot! Don't let your—"
"Why'd you stop mid-sentence? Too bright?!"
I reach for Setsuna guarding our rear, but a blinding burst hits as we squint—she's gone.
Panicked Geum-hwa yells, "What?! Where are we?! Where's that bitch?!"
"Setsuna didn't vanish. We vanished from Setsuna."
"What?!"
"Sent us to another space, split from her! Divided!"
"What?!"
"Quick on the uptake."
The smirking general approaches slowly, adjusting her cap brim with precise steps. Radgridz claps with white evening-gloved hands, confirming. "Yes, foolish to face strong foes underpowered all at once. But separated...?"
"Heh heh heh..."
"As expected of the General!"
Her minions swarm. "No point waiting for backup. Time flows different here—3 hours inside is 1 minute out. No hope. But if you seek a way..."
"Dirty tricks...!"
"Throw everything you've got."
Saliva floods my mouth as the sultry general licks her lips.