[Chapter 29. Raising a Hero]
Lorelia, who had been wracked with fever all night, slept soundly through the morning and finally woke around noon. Ji-hyuk could tell right away that it wasn't just her illness that had been cured—something far more profound had changed. No, it was a transformation anyone could see. Her skin and hair gleamed with a radiant luster, her features subtly refined into sharper perfection, and even her once-flat chest had swelled into generous curves. She'd even shot up in height, surpassing her older sister. ...It seemed the elixir had reshaped her into the absolute ideal version of herself.
"Sister...!"
"Lorelia—!"
The two sisters embraced tearfully, their joy overflowing. The older one, overwhelmed by this boundless grace, dropped to her knees before Ji-hyuk and kowtowed repeatedly, her forehead thumping against the floor. Her now-healthy little sister knelt beside her, echoing the profound gratitude.
"Thank you, truly thank you, Boss. How can we ever repay this kindness...?"
These weren't empty words. She genuinely had no idea how to repay such a debt. Rozalia felt ready to offer her life to the boss she revered right then and there.
The hero who had bestowed the grace smiled benevolently and helped them to their feet.
"Rozalia, remember what I said before? ...That we should save the world together. That's your mission from here on out, both of you. Do your utmost for the continent's peace and safety. ...That's all I ask."
The sisters wept as they pledged their loyalty to Ji-hyuk. They vowed to dedicate their lives to serving him and protecting the continent's peace. The hero accepted their oath with a satisfied smile.
Half-witch Ludvine, her nose tingling unexpectedly, rubbed it roughly with her hand before slapping both sisters' asses with a sharp crack.
Ah—
The tearful sisters whipped around in surprise, staring at the half-witch whose eyes were red from holding back her own tears.
"Goddamn it, why are you crying on a day like this—! Don't you know that brings bad luck?!"
"N-no, we're not crying, sis—!"
Rozalia quickly wiped her eyes with her sleeve and forced a grin at her fake sister. The half-witch, using the occasion of their improved health as an excuse, dragged them off for a garden stroll. Only then did the area around Ji-hyuk finally quiet down.
The hero glanced at the door where the three women had vanished, then let out a long sigh. One major worry had been lifted from his shoulders.
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Magic Academy, Theoretical Department assistant's office.
Yael was in a frenzy of excitement. After endless agonizing, she'd finally cracked the solution to that stubborn mana formula. Looking back, it was so simple she felt deflated—why hadn't she seen it sooner? ...A slight shift in perspective would have made it obvious. But that wasn't important now. What mattered was that she'd laid the foundation for successful double casting. Finally..., finally—!
The drug-addicted assistant bolted straight for the practice room. In the empty, echoing space devoid of people, she first calmed her pounding heart. Straightening her posture, she slowly attempted the double cast.
The first try failed. Not because of a mana flow error, but from excitement shattering her focus. She took deep breaths, centering her mind.
Second attempt. It failed midway again. Yael slapped her cheeks with both palms.
You idiot, calm down. Slowly. Just like before, smooth—
...Third try.
Yael finally succeeded in conjuring glowing orbs in both palms simultaneously.
...Ah. Aah. Aaaaaaaaaah—!!!!
"I did it—!!!!"
Yael screamed in near-ecstasy, jumping up and down like a maniac. It felt as good as drug-fueled sex with the boss. She couldn't contain the thrill. Bursting into her shameless junior assistant's room, she hugged the paper-buried woman and caused a huge commotion before dashing back out.
"I diiiiid iiiit—!!!!"
Like a drugged lunatic, she lapped the hallway once. The two staff at the counter whispered that all that research had finally driven her insane.
Yael tidied her office in a flash and raced outside. She bounded down the stairs three or four at a time—then tripped and face-planted. ...Her magical talent was prodigious, but her coordination was abysmal. Still, she burst out laughing. No embarrassment at all. She sprang up and sprinted out of the building.
The druggie assistant hopped into a carriage bound for the mansion. She couldn't contain her excitement, her hips twitching restlessly. The mansion felt unbearably far today; sitting still was torture. At long last, the carriage pulled up.
She leaped out and dashed inside, oblivious to her ragged breaths. The servants couldn't fathom why this usually composed mage was so hyper today.
Yael reached the office and pounded on the door with her palm.
"Boss, Boooooss—! It's Yael! Me—!"
- Come in.
She flung the door open and stumbled inside. Hah, hah— Her breaths rasped in her throat.
Ji-hyuk asked what the emergency was. Yael grinned like a child.
"I-I did it. I really did it, Boss...!"
"...For real? You're serious?"
"Yes, for real! No drugs. I did it on my own—!"
The hero grinned and rose from his seat. Approaching her, he opened his arms wide. The addict launched herself into his embrace.
"Good job. You did great, Yael. ...It was tough, wasn't it? You really pulled through. I knew you could. Good girl, Yael."
Ji-hyuk patted her back and planted a kiss on her head. Ah, aah— She felt like she might explode with happiness. Could anything top this bliss—? ...Yes, one thing could...!
Sudden craving hit her like a tidal wave. She was dying for it—drugs and his cock pounding her senseless. But broad daylight made that impossible. She'd have to postpone.
"Show me once?"
The boss wanted a demo of the double casting. Yael nodded and stepped back a few paces. After deep breaths to steady her racing heart, she tried it. Nerves from performing for him made her tense, but she nailed it on the first go.
"See? I did it. I really did—!"
"Whoa, that's impressive."
Yael twisted her body coyly before the boss, like a lovestruck maiden. Right now, she needed his cock desperately. If she couldn't get fucked, she'd settle for sucking it.
"Boss..., I wanna suck your cock right now.... Can I?"
She dropped to all fours like a bitch in heat. Ji-hyuk led her to the partitioned area. The addict crawled after him beast-like.
"This is your reward for doing well."
"Yes...!"
"Good girl, our Yael."
Ji-hyuk stroked the mage's hair. Her eyes glazed over like she was already high. Yael slowly tugged down the boss's pants. His massive cock hung limp and heavy. The assistant teased the tip with flicks of her tongue, then lapped long strokes along its length. It began to stiffen.
This near-foot-long monstrosity was her treasured lifeline. Mine. My cock. My treasure...!
Slurp.
The addict deepthroated it root-deep in one go. The tip battered her throat, but her eyes didn't water. Her face just flushed slightly. She didn't stop there—twirling her head around it, all the way down, without a single gag.
Yael's head pistoned wildly back and forth. Her half-lidded, unfocused eyes burned with raw lust. Schlurp, schlurp, slurrrp, slurrrp, shluuuurp. Her mouth vacuumed like slurping noodles, tongue writhing snake-like to torment every inch. Short on breath, she'd pop just the glans free, lips and tongue assaulting the ridge and slit.
Then she'd swallow it deep again, ramming into her throat. Her cocksucking skills could rival any whorehouse pro now. All those idle blowjobs had paid off.
Ji-hyuk felt his climax building. He gripped her head with both hands. Yael glanced up, nodding permission. Thrust away.
The hero clutched her hair and slammed his hips savagely. His huge cock ravaged her throat mercilessly. The addict squeezed her eyes shut, offering it freely. What should never enter now churned in and out.
"Glurk, kerrk, glurk, tschk, hek, euk, gerrk."
Her face burned redder. Breaths grew desperate. But she endured. The more air she lacked, the tighter her grip on his thighs. Ji-hyuk fucked her throat like a pussy—no mercy, just brutal male domination pounding a bitch's gullet.
Unable to hold her breath longer, she cracked her trembling eyes to gaze at her beloved boss. No more. Air, air, ah, aah. Her hands shook on his legs, instinctively pulling away. Cum erupted straight down her throat to her stomach.
Released, Yael pulled back—but kept the glans trapped, coughing hck-hck. Breath restored, she resumed slurping the sticky remnants. Tear-glazed eyes adored him from below.
The hero was certain now. This woman couldn't live without cock.
She sucked every drop from the slit, then grinned and released it.
"Can I come to your room tonight...?"
She craved the promised reward for her double casting triumph. Of course—gotta reward her. Locking down prime talent with just dick was dirt cheap. The hero grinned wolfishly.
"Yeah, come by later."
...He steeled himself to drain his balls dry all night.