Chapter 66 — She Tried to Lay Hands on Oppa
Chapter 66 — She Tried to Lay Hands on Oppa
Translation: GodTL
The fact that this woman had tried to seduce Min-jun alone was enough to make rage surge within me, but there was an even bigger problem.
This woman was none other than Yuria—a Dragon infamous for her complicated history with men.
'How dare that bitch—?'
Losing all reason, Sia immediately delivered a stinging slap across Yuria's cheek.
CRACK—!
Had Yuria been an ordinary human instead of a Dragon, her neck would have snapped on the spot without a second thought.
Rubbing her reddened cheek, Yuria glared at Sia with barely contained fury. She felt no guilt whatsoever.
The only thing that infuriated her was the fact that she'd been caught despite believing her plan to be flawless.
She tried to open her mouth to retort, but before she could—Sia unleashed her Dragon Fear and spat out a frigid curse.
"You fucking bitch."
Not just Yuria, but even Rokan, who stood beside them, was nearly overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of the Dragon Fear Sia radiated in that instant.
"If you hated seeing me date Oppa so much, you could've just said so with your damn mouth."
In this moment, there was no trace left of the timid Sia Yuria had seen at the gathering.
'Am—Am I going to die here?'
Overcome by sheer terror, Yuria's legs gave out, and she crumpled pathetically to the ground.
For Yuria, this was the first time since becoming an Adult Dragon that she had ever felt such overwhelming fear.
"But how dare you lay hands on my Oppa?"
Sia hooked a finger under Yuria's chin, forcing her to meet her gaze since the black Dragon couldn't even lift her eyes properly.
"Grandfather. Tell me exactly how this bitch tried to seduce Oppa."
With a troubled expression, Rokan recounted everything he had witnessed at the scene—how Yuria had thrown every possible flirtatious advance at Min-jun, even going so far as to cast a Curse to dull his awareness so he wouldn't notice her schemes.
"Most likely, she knew Min-jun wouldn't fall for her tricks if he were in his right mind, so she secretly placed a Curse on him to keep him from realizing it."
The moment the word Curse left Rokan's lips, Sia's face flushed crimson with fury.
This wasn't just some half-hearted attempt—she had been dead set on driving a wedge between them.
Fortunately, thanks to Min-jun's sheer willpower, the worst-case scenario had been avoided. Still, Rokan added that it wouldn't have been strange if Min-jun had succumbed to the temptation, given the Curse Yuria had placed on him.
A woman blessed with wealth, fame, and beauty had been fully committed to seducing him, and on top of that, she had cursed him to make him more susceptible to her advances.
Yet even under those circumstances, Min-jun had resisted her temptations and remained steadfast in his loyalty to Sia.
The moment that realization struck, Sia felt her nose sting.
'I always believed in Oppa, but...'
Even under the influence of a Curse, he had held firm, thinking of her?
A sense of security—one she hadn't felt in days—began to wash over her.
But it was short-lived.
The moment she saw Yuria's venomous face again, fury began to boil within her once more.
"I will never forgive you, you bitch."
Even after being rescued by Rokan and returning home, my mind remained a tangled mess.
Today, an SSS-rank Hunter—a woman I had just met for the first time—had tried to seduce me despite knowing I had a girlfriend.
Whether it was due to the aura she exuded or something else, it felt as if I had been possessed by some unclean thoughts, my mind clouded beyond reason.
And just as I had barely managed to resist her advances and was about to leave, Rokan had found me.
How could anyone consider this a normal turn of events?
And more importantly—
'What am I supposed to say to Rokan about this?'
Of course, I was innocent. But to an outside observer who didn't know the full story, it would've looked like I was cheating without a doubt.
Rokan must have been furious beyond belief when he saw it.
What grandfather wouldn't be enraged after witnessing his granddaughter's boyfriend rolling around with another woman?
Strangely, though, instead of lashing out, Rokan had reassured me as if he already knew the whole story.
"Perhaps... you had some inkling of what was going on?"
Maybe, just maybe.
Had Rokan known about that woman's hidden identity?
For instance, what if she had been a Dragon like him?
If that woman had indeed been a Dragon, certain aspects of the situation would make more sense.
From Rokan's perspective, another Dragon besides Sia making contact with me might have been uncomfortable. Or perhaps Yuria had been scheming something far beyond what a mere human like me could even imagine—some grand, unfathomable plan.
Of course, all of this was just speculation.
But if these speculations were correct, it would mean that in this world, there were other Dragons besides Rokan and Sia hiding their true identities.
Maybe not just that woman—there could be multiple Dragons living among us.
'If that's the case... it's kind of terrifying to think about.'
Countless possibilities swirled in my mind, but even those worries began to fade beneath the haze of exhaustion.
To get some rest, I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes.
And then—how much time had passed?
Half-asleep, still caught between dreams and wakefulness, I sensed a presence and turned my head to see Rokan staring intently at me.
His sudden appearance froze me in place.
I had no idea what to say first.
"You must have been exhausted."
"...Uh, Lord Rokan. About earlier—"
"I know. That woman was the one who seduced you first. You kept refusing, but she persisted stubbornly, didn't she?"
As expected, Rokan had a rough grasp of what had happened.
"Yes. It might be hard to believe, but... that's exactly how it went."
Still, that didn't change the fact that I was ashamed and sorry for letting him see me like that.
And even if it was Rokan, how could he be sure I hadn't harbored any impure thoughts at the time?
If he knew I'd entertained such disgusting thoughts—ones I didn't even want to voice—he would've been furious.
"Don't lower your head. You did nothing wrong."
When I bowed my head, Rokan spoke gently, reassuring me.
"In fact, I came to praise you for holding out so well."
"Holding out... what do you mean?"
I couldn't understand what he was saying.
"You may not have realized it, but that room was under a Curse. One that dulls the victim's judgment. Because of it, you couldn't think clearly."
So, no matter how determined I was to stay loyal to Sia, that Curse could have overridden my will and made me succumb to Lia Black's seduction.
But then—why?
That was the real question.
It was already strange that a woman who could probably seduce any man she wanted had targeted me, but she'd even gone as far as casting a Curse?
"I still don't quite get it. Why would she go to such lengths—even using a Curse—just to seduce me?"
Someone like her could have easily charmed wealthy, handsome Hollywood actors if she wanted. Why had she been so desperate to ensnare me?
Was she trying to find some leverage over me, then force me to sign a contract with the Aura Guild?
No. If that were the case, the guild leader wouldn't have come in person.
Or... was there something unique to me—something no one else had—that she was after?
What could it be?
"I can't tell you."
"...Huh?"
Rokan's answer caught me completely off guard.
Not "I don't know," but "I can't tell you."
Which meant he did know the reason.
"You'll find out naturally in time. But now isn't the moment."
What could possibly be so important that he couldn't tell me?
Every time someone said, "You'll know when the time comes," it drove me insane with curiosity.
"Could you at least give me a small hint?"
"That, I also cannot do."
Rokan shook his head firmly.
I had no idea when I'd finally uncover these secrets, but maybe I'd understand once I fully awakened my Dragon powers.
For now, I had no choice but to endure the frustration.
"By the way, about what happened today... does Sia know?"
Since Rokan had witnessed the scene, there was a good chance he might have told Sia about it.
"Though I pray it won't come to that."
"I... told her."
"Ah..."
The moment I heard those words, I was momentarily at a loss for speech.
After a brief silence, I cautiously asked Rokan:
"Is Sia... angry?"
"I haven't seen Shasha this furious in centuries."
"Ah..."
Please don't tell me any more.
No—if you must, at least wait until later, after Sia has had time to collect herself.
She's already struggling enough because of what happened back then.
"I just hope Sia doesn't misunderstand."
"Don't worry. She knows the full story. Shasha's anger is directed at that woman, not you. In fact, after learning the details, she was grateful to you. Even under the influence of a Curse, you resisted temptation and held firm."
"That was only natural."
If Sia had been in my place, she would've done the same.
"So... is Sia... okay?"
"If you're asking about her physical state, she's fine. But if you mean her mental state—unfortunately, no."
Though she's been trying hard to overcome her trauma, Rokan could see the toll it was taking on her.
And today, she had just received more bad news.
"That's why I told her to go out and get some air. She's well enough to move around, so I figured she could clear her mind while she's at it."
"That's a good idea. Ah, in that case, could you tell her I'll pack her a lunch if she wants to go for a walk?"
"I'll pass it along. Speaking of which, Min-jun, why don't you go out and get some air too?"
Listening to him, I realized I did need to clear my head.
Too much had happened lately, and I wasn't in any condition to train anyway—so stepping outside sounded right.
"Yes. I'll do that."
"Good. Let me know if you need anything."
"Thank you."
After Rokan left, I slowly considered where I should go to clear my mind, just as he'd suggested.
Maybe I could revisit some of the places Sia and I had traveled to in the past—for old times' sake.
Or... Jeju Island?
'Not a bad idea.'
Sia was currently recuperating in Rokan's Lair, not her own on Jeju Island, so I probably wouldn't run into her.
And who knows? If we ever ended up going on a date there later, scouting the place in advance wouldn't hurt.
Once the thought fully formed, I immediately turned on my phone and booked a flight to Jeju Island.
Korea Hunter Association - Jeju Branch.
The employees of the Gate Management Department, responsible for overseeing the Gates that had appeared within the past few days, were staring at their monitors with grim expressions.
On the screen was data regarding a newly formed Gate near Yongduam Rock, one of Jeju Island's most famous tourist attractions.
"Jin-seong hyung, in all the Gates we've managed so far... there's never been one like this, right?"
"Not among the ones we've handled."
The man called Jin-seong swallowed hard as he stared at the monitor.
"It's an Extra Gate, and its rank is EX—I could accept that much."
"That's not something you just 'accept,' is it?"
"Well, no. But the real problem is something else entirely."
Regular Gates, Dungeon Gates, and the most troublesome of all—Extra Gates, which didn't fall into either category and were notoriously difficult to clear.
On top of that, this one was an EX-rank, a classification beyond standard measurements, making its danger level impossible to gauge.
That alone was alarming enough, but the real issue Jin-seong was referring to was something else entirely.
"Why... is entry impossible?"
There was no such thing as a Gate that Hunters couldn't enter.
No matter the Gate's rank, no matter the Hunter's rank—entry itself was always possible.
Yet, according to the reports they'd received so far, no one had been able to step inside this one.
Not even the S-rank Hunters who had rushed here in response to their request for assistance.
"If a Gate Break happens like this..."
"Jae-min, watch your words. You know how dangerous it is to jinx things."
"Ah, come on, hyung. What are the odds?"
"I've seen 'what are the odds?' kill plenty of people. Expand the restricted zone around Yongduam Rock and request reinforcements from HQ."
The probability was as slim as Jae-min said—but if the worst-case scenario came to pass...
The casualties could be unprecedented.