Chapter 28
Chapter 28
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 28
Chapter Title: Predator and Prey
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Thinking about it, all the NTR guys in this world each had their own standout strengths.
They were drop-dead gorgeous.
Or they had money, power, talent.
Or maybe their dicks were insanely huge.
These were clear, standout advantages that could steal another man's woman.
In other words, they all had something magnetic about them.
'Though their personalities were all trash without exception.'
So my calculation was that someone as charismatic as them would appeal to Kim Chang-sik too.
"Suddenly? You're introducing me to a guy?"
Of course, things in the world weren't always that straightforward.
"I don't know what your angle is~ Honestly, I like our Boy☆ more~?"
A dangerously precarious situation.
I put on the most nonchalant expression I could muster, teetering on the edge of losing my virginity(?).
"I've heard about Mr. Kim's tastes already."
"Oh really~?"
"I want to introduce you to someone much easier to catch—and easier to digest afterward."
"Hmm~ So what does our Boy☆ want? Connections? Or just an introduction fee?"
"All I want is for that guy to be out of the picture."
I added a polite explanation.
"In short, the introduction is just an excuse. What I'm really proposing is a business deal."
"Interesting. Our Boooy~☆ is quite the character, huh?"
"You get a great guy, and I get rid of a thorn in my side. Win-win, right?"
At my words, Kim Chang-sik's heavily made-up lips curled in a chilling smile.
"Hehe, but Boy☆, you're missing the most important part for doing business."
"What's that?"
"The guy, of course. How many people do you think have made offers like this to me before?"
Kim Chang-sik was one of the rare S-rank hunters in Korea.
His tastes were eccentric, sure, but plenty of people wanted to get in his good graces.
As he said, there were more than a few who'd tried offering him men(?).
Still, I was confident.
"Don't worry. You'll be more than satisfied."
"Oh? I have high standards when it comes to men, you know~ Can you take responsibility for that?"
She stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, staring at me hungrily.
Fuck, no matter what, my ass is off-limits!
"You'll be completely satisfied. Because I'm not introducing just one guy. No way none of them catch your eye, right?"
"So our Boy☆ has a bunch of guys he wants gone~? You must have a ton of enemies. The more I look, the more intriguing you get~."
"Fuck."
"……."
"No, I mean, there are just a shitload of fuckers like that in this world."
I corrected my slip-up and calmly continued.
"How perfect is this? You satisfy your personal desires, I eliminate my enemies, and on top of that, cleaning out that trash makes the world a better place."
"Hmm."
"It's got a noble cause. No one will point fingers at you, Mr. Kim."
"Well, it sounds plausible enough."
"Let's start with the first guy. And I'll do more than just introduce—I'll provide all the support I can."
I could share info, or lend a bit of my power if needed.
"Pretty intriguing offer, booooy~☆."
As the conversation went smoothly, Kim Chang-sik asked,
"So, who's this first guy, Boy☆?"
I smirked and answered.
"Choi Si-hyeok."
"Uh……?"
"I wish I could say that, but touching a big shot like him isn't easy right now. It's not the right time yet."
"Not the right time means you'll introduce him eventually? Our Boy☆ is a dangerous one~ Do you even know who he is?"
"Of course. Anyway, the guy I can introduce you to right now is Jung Il-hoon from Lunar Guild."
This was a test for me too.
To see just how well our Chang-sik bro(?) could break a man.
To check how cleanly he handled business.
Choi Si-hyeok's impressive background was one thing, but I couldn't blindly trust Kim Chang-sik on a first meeting.
That was the reason I couldn't recklessly toss the current Choi Si-hyeok her way.
"Jung Il-hoon, huh……?"
"Heard of him?"
"No. But I have heard of Lunar Guild~ They're making waves lately, right~?"
For reference, Kim Chang-sik was a free agent, not affiliated with any guild.
If she built a good relationship with Lunar Guild like this, nothing could be better.
'You can thank me later, Ji-ho hyung.'
Of course, that was after dealing with Jung Il-hoon, who was eyeing Sister-in-law Lee Soo-jung.
"Jung Il-hoon is pretty handsome. Tall, oozing masculinity. Ambitious too. And best of all, his personality is trash—perfect for some reverse training."
I gave her a brief rundown on Jung Il-hoon.
"Alright, sounds good. I'll play along with our Boy☆ for now~."
"I'll set up the bridge too. Lunar Guild is hitting a gate soon—join them there."
With the deal roughly sealed, I extended my hand to Kim Chang-sik.
"Looking forward to working with you."
She flashed a bright smile and took my hand.
"Don't be so stiff, Boy~☆. Call me Chang-sik noona casually~."
"Got it, Chang-sik hyung."
"You're such a tease, Boy☆~."
We exchanged contacts, wrapped up the talk, and as I did, I thought to myself.
'Wonder what face Jung Il-hoon will make.'
The NTR guys of this world, Jung Il-hoon included, were under one massive delusion.
They saw themselves as predators.
Preying on weak couples and married folks, toying with them before devouring.
Maybe in the original story, but in the food chain, there's always something bigger on top.
Now it was time for me to teach them that.
I couldn't wait to see their faces when they realized they were the prey—when they met an even greater predator.
Just imagining their despair made me grin uncontrollably.
"Oh, I have one question for our Boy☆~?"
Noticing it, Kim Chang-sik suddenly grabbed my arm as I headed out of the breakfast buffet.
"A question?"
I turned back and asked.
"About dealing with those guys. Why doesn't Boy☆ do it himself? You look plenty strong enough~?"
"……."
Her words made me flinch.
She wasn't a detection type, but as an S-rank hunter with tons of experience, her instincts were sharper than they seemed.
"Don't want to get your hands dirty or something, Boooy~☆?"
"Not that. I'll handle anyone worth handling myself."
"Oh~?"
"But I want to see them break completely. Maybe torment them a bit, then hand them off to you, Chang-sik hyung."
"So you're gonna torment them slowly, in all sorts of ways~?"
"Call it selective sorting."
"Our Boy☆ has some twisted hobbies~?"
We exchanged knowing smiles.
"Oh, but no matter what, I'm off-limits."
Feeling more at ease with her in this short time, I drew a firm line and added playfully.
"I like girls."
"Everyone says that at first~. But after one hot night with me~."
"I'm counting on those skills to handle the trash properly."
"Heh, fine. Got it."
Thus, I'd gained an unexpected solid ally, wrapping up this main event with Kim Chang-sik.
* * *
Sunset evening.
After leaving the hotel, I returned home with Sia.
"Heading out again?"
Sia, who habitually came into our house, asked while pondering dinner.
"Where to?"
"Out for a bit."
"Where exactly?"
She'd been extra clingy since yesterday, interested in my every move.
Pretty cute.
"To a real estate agent."
"Huh? Why real estate all of a sudden?"
Cynthia blinked in surprise.
She had reason to— I'd lived in this house for nearly 20 years.
In other words, I'd had zero dealings with real estate.
"Why go to real estate? Obviously to look for a new place."
"Uh……?"
She understood, but...
"Why? Why?!"
She reacted like it'd been thunder from a clear sky, denying reality.
"Living alone in this big house feels off. Lonely too. So I'm selling and moving."
I drove the nail in.
"No!"
Cynthia yelled outright.
"Absolutely not! No way!"
She shook her head fiercely, glaring at me.
First time she'd gotten mad at me like this.
My decision must've disappointed her big time.
"Th-this house was left by Woojin's dad! How can you sell it?! What about your family?! They won't have anywhere to come back to! How can you just sell it on your own?!"
She poured out her words, scolding me.
"That's all?"
But it wasn't enough to sway me.
To stop me, she'd at least need to strip naked and block the door.
Don't you know me yet, Sia?
……Oh, right, I haven't taught you properly yet?
"A-and! There's more!"
Cynthia racked her brain, refusing to give up.
"More? What?"
"Me!"
"You?"
"W-we'll be apart……!"
She pouted, eyes welling up as she continued.
"I don't want to be away from you, Woojin…… Are you okay with that……?"
Since words weren't getting through, she appealed to emotions.
"So that's the real reason? My dad and family coming back don't matter—it's about you?"
At my follow-up, she threw her arms around me.
"……Yeah, that's it. Don't go, Woojin-ah."
I chuckled, stroking her hair with a playful grin.
"I'm not going anywhere."
"Huh……?"
"Just moving to an officetel nearby."
"……."
"A couple blocks farther than here, but still close. The place I checked out is about five minutes from your house?"
"What?!"
"Silly. I have to go to the academy—did you think I was emigrating or something?"
The ultra-serious Cynthia blushed beet red.
"Y-you tricked me!"
"Tricked who?"
"You set the mood to make me misunderstand! I really thought you were leaving far away!"
She pinched my side like always, venting her embarrassment.
With a pretty pussy—no, girl like this, where would I go?
I'll pound you forever, so no worries.
"Anyway, keep supporting me from now on. You know I can't function without my Sia, right?"
"You're sly. Really, Woojin. Saying it like that, how can I say no?"
"Especially looking forward to those morning promises."
I tugged her lips into a smile and grabbed her ass firmly.
"I-I don't know. I don't remember anything……."
"Liar? Should I get mad again?"
"……Jeez."
"Jeez?"
"Fine, I'll do it……."
Having secured morning fellatio, I kissed Sia.
All while thinking of Choi Si-hyeok, who would buy this house.
Imagining the fool shelling out cash for commutes and events with my Sia, I couldn't hold back the laughter.
'Kinda attached to it, so it's a shame, but after revenge, I can buy it back cheap.'
After a deep kiss, I walked Sia to her door myself.
Mwah—.
She planted one more on my forehead and turned.
Her sultriness in bed was great, but this fresh cuteness wasn't bad either.
I waved until she entered, then headed straight to the realtor and listed the house.
The agent gawked at the price, way above market value.
But I knew.
Before the short vacation ended, Choi Si-hyeok would snap it up.
I listed it on real estate apps too, checked a few nearby officetels, and went home.
'Phew.'
Back home, it was nearly 10 PM.
'About 5 billion—that sucker Choi Si-hyeok will have to sell stocks and empty his pockets. And if he still can't get Sia, the Blazing Glory Guild Master's face will be priceless.'
I headed to the bathroom.
Wash up and sleep.
It'd been a long, eventful day.
My fatigued body demanded rest.
But.
Ding-dong!
It was still too early to end the day.
"Who's this late?"
Toweling my hair, I opened the door.
Click.
And there stood someone I never expected.
"Hey, Woo-chin……."
Her eyes red like she'd been crying.
"L-let me crash just for tonight……."
The one who showed up out of the blue was Yoo Harin.