Chapter 29
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 29
Chapter Title: Blasphemy
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The next day.
A tantalizing scent lingered in the air, something I wanted to keep sniffing forever. When I opened my eyes, Kana's nape was right in front of me.
My woman's scent.
I buried my nose in the back of her neck, inhaling deeply as I pressed my hips against her.
"...Mm. You're awake?"
Kana rolled over to face me and nestled into my arms.
"Sorry for drinking so much yesterday. Must've been a hassle carrying me."
"It's fine."
'Not to mention I got to motorboat those massive tits.'
Where was the star of that show, Biska, anyway?
It looked like dawn had already broken...
"Both of you, get up. Time to head out and get to work."
I was startled.
She seemed utterly unfazed, as if nothing had happened last night.
But seeing her in that leotard, stripped down without a care, was still insanely hot.
That lewd titty-fucking adventure would remain a little secret between me and Biska.
"Work? Where to?"
"Still half-asleep? We're going to the Shadow Guild."
"Oh."
Right.
The whole point of coming here wasn't to indulge in Biska's breasts, after all.
Kana got up without complaint and started gearing up.
The Shadow Guild's headquarters was a large building occupying prime real estate in the city's commercial district.
From the entrance, rough-looking men who screamed guild muscle were guarding the door.
They gave off a dangerous vibe utterly unlike the regular city guards.
'They'd kill you in a heartbeat if you looked at them wrong.'
That black armor Biska had worn must've been standard issue for Shadow Guild warriors.
Though hers didn't look like basic gear, of course.
"Biska. The Guildmaster's waiting. Go on in."
"Hold up. Who are these guys? Elves aren't allowed through."
"Ah. White's a VIP client. I'll vouch for him. The one next to him's a slave. Let 'em pass."
"We'll need to check the slave tag."
They always gotta check the tags, no matter where you go.
Glad to skip the annoying hassle.
The slave collar might be humiliating, but on the flip side, it seemed to function like some kind of resident ID here.
Before we reached the meeting room, Biska stopped in the hallway.
"White. Kana."
"Yeah?"
"What?"
"The Shadow Guild is strong. Strong enough to wipe an elf village off the map without a trace."
"...And?"
Kana crossed her arms and shot back.
"Of course, I don't want that. I'd prefer to settle this peacefully. So even if they get a bit rude, try to understand."
"You know what kind of person the Guildmaster is, right?"
Nod.
Biska nodded.
The city's atmosphere, the Shadow Guild's dominance, society's view of elves.
Considering everything, it was nearly 100% certain the guild had deliberately overlooked Craig's actions.
Kana knew that now, too.
"Kana, I get it if you hold a grudge against our guild for covering for Craig. But no all-out war."
"I know what you mean. It's the Elder's will, too."
"I wasn't planning on picking fights anyway."
I planned to go back home, live happily ever after with the elf newlyweds in this isekai life.
Why ruin a mission that's all profit for me?
None.
Not a single reason.
"Changed the money already?"
"Here."
I took the gem exchange cash from her.
She looked puzzled when I pocketed it without checking.
"Not verifying the amount?"
"Nah. It's fine. Gotta be right."
I wouldn't know anyway. Not with money like this.
All I knew was that the priciest wine Kana swiped yesterday cost about 30 gold.
"Oh, here's your cut for the job."
I pulled out about thirty percent from my pouch and handed it to Biska.
"..."
Biska pocketed the coins.
"Let's go."
And so we proceeded down the ornate hallway to the reception room.
What kind of face would the guy ruling this shithole city, where slave trading was everyday life, have?
Probably as sleazy as I imagined.
They'd be shocked however they pictured me, too.
Semen Man, entering the stage.
"..."
"..."
We were both stunned.
First, I was shocked she was a young woman.
Then doubly so when I saw those long ears.
The Guildmaster of the city's most powerful guild, the one dealing in elf slaves, was an elf herself.
She looked just as shocked.
Some white cum monster barges in—probably thought it was a prank cam for laughs.
We froze at the point where greetings should've happened. Silence. Total standstill.
Five awkward seconds later, Biska broke the ice.
"Master. We're here."
"My apologies. Hello. I had no idea you'd be such handsome and beautiful people."
'She's joking, right?'
Handsome and beautiful?
Beautiful, sure. But handsome? A semen human with his dick outline on full display?
'But an elf Guildmaster? Didn't see that coming.'
No cheap tricks would work here.
"Please, have a seat."
This elf had striking jet-black hair, unusually for her kind.
She had that sharp-eyed, mature big-sis vibe. Piercing gaze. Model-perfect figure, like a top senior in the industry.
Even sitting straight-backed, she exuded an air of unapproachability.
"I'm Jeong Jae-hyeok."
"Jeong Jae-hyeok...?"
"He's from out of town, Master."
"I see. Not a name I've heard around here."
My modern name.
Deep down, even if they chanted Semen Man, it was my precious name.
Thoughts of home and family tugged at my heart a little.
"I'm Serwen, Guildmaster of Shadow. My name is attested by the Goddess of Silence."
A haughty name that fit her looks perfectly.
"I've heard the gist before your visit. First off, thank you for returning the carriage undamaged."
"Just doing what needed to be done."
I cut straight to the chase.
"Here's a letter from Elder Arianelle, and as a token of her deep regret over this incident..."
I just handed over the entire pouch of money.
No point haggling to squeeze out more—it wouldn't fly with an elf anyway.
Having elves in high places was intimidating.
"..."
But...
What was with this silence?
Felt like my every move was being dissected.
'Big guild and all.'
No wonder they'd be wary of some nameless weirdo showing up.
"I'll take a moment to read it."
Serwen read the letter calmly.
Her eyes flicked to Kana once.
"And the elf with you—is she representing the village?"
"The representative is my mas—er, White! I'm just here to vouch for him."
"..."
Looked like she'd finished reading.
What now?
What fresh hell would this innovative antagonist pull? Why'd Biska warn us so much?
What if she asked why a known-face elf wasn't the rep instead?
Can't exactly say it's for a trust quest.
As tension peaked...
"We'll settle accounts right away."
Ugh, here it comes... money talk?
"This is far too much as compensation to us."
"Pardon?"
Wait, she's refusing the money?
Serwen snapped her fingers, summoning a subordinate who took the pouch away.
"One moment."
The guild member returned with another Shadow Guild pouch, stuffed with the exact difference, and handed it to me.
Exact meaning I trusted someone who'd go through this hassle wouldn't mess up the math.
"I'll take half. Craig was getting too out of hand—we wanted to cut him loose anyway."
"Didn't expect that. Guy like him must've brought in decent profits."
"We prefer skilled talent. Jae-hyeok, you seem capable. Why not join us instead of holing up in that elf village?"
Me?
I'm capable? Based on what?
...Well, veterans can spot potential a mile away.
Probably mistaking me for some mysterious powerhouse since the Elder entrusted me with this.
Kana screamed rookie elf new to the city.
Sending her with an ex-enemy like Biska implied serious skills...
That had to be their read.
'This scout offer feels like a probe...'
I didn't overthink it.
But my mouth itched. I knew the Black-Haired Goddess.
'Purple-Haired Goddess, sure, but...'
Should I fish for info here?
But...
I glanced at Kana's profile.
This was a major fork in the road. How I'd live in this isekai from here on.
Sure, I played it cool as Semen Man, but I didn't want a life as a laughingstock in this suit forever.
I dreamed of stability.
That was smart.
Ellie and Kana made perfect brides...
'I've kinda adapted to this spandex anyway.'
Not hating it anymore.
So.
"No debts owed to the Shadow Guild now. We'll be heading back."
Cool exit only.
"...Pity."
For a split second, Biska's face fell.
Kana noticed before I did. Sharp elf senses.
As she stood with me, Kana said,
"Parting like this feels bittersweet now. Biska."
"Yeah. I feel the same."
"We'll meet again, right? Come to the elf village next time—as a guest."
"Promise."
Mission complete, then.
Thanks for the tittyfuck, Biska!
"Anything to pass along? Trade continues, yeah? No weird retaliation."
I slipped it in casually, brazen as ever, gauging Serwen's expression.
"Perish the thought. We don't stoop that low. If anything, you should take an apology gift back to the elves on our behalf."
Steady as ever.
Something felt off, but was this the end?
"Well, see you around."
Serwen summoned someone else to escort us out.
"I'll guide you out. Courteously."
Kana and I stepped outside and exchanged looks.
Anticlimactic.
"Biska's gone."
"Yeah, this is her home."
Kana seemed wistful, like she'd seen her as a friend.
"Wanna squeeze in some more elf slave fun before we go? Feels wrong now that you're not my slave anymore."
"Our job's done once we report back. Gotta stay sharp."
"Acting all mature. You were beaming during darts, though."
Kana flushed and pouted.
"W-what... It was my first mini bow game. I'm good at archery. Even the Captain says so."
"Couldn't lose in your specialty, huh."
"Damn right. Never needed 'Divine Archer Hipeia.' Good thing, too."
Exactly.
This short trip? Pure peace.
Was I expecting evil plots lurking around every corner?
One cheap shot and I thought I was the protagonist?
"Hey. What'd you think of this place?"
"Hm?"
"All these elf slaves mingling so freely with humans."
"Well... dunno."
"I think it's wrong, but I admitted I can't change it alone."
Maybe.
"Individuals can't. Even groups struggle."
Start an elf rights movement?
"Out here, I realized how weak we elves are. Didn't want to shatter their immediate happiness."
"But it's disgusting. Fact."
I stated my honest take.
Kana looked surprised.
"It's a vulgar city built on pimping out elf bodies and services indiscriminately. Rotten to the core."
"Right? That's what you think too?"
Kana beamed, heart lightened.
"Why? Thought you'd like it."
"I worried if you wanted to live here with Ellie... Couldn't say no easily, but accepting wasn't simple either."
"Come on. Slave play's fun, but I wouldn't make you a real one."
"Eek... W-what's that? Why so cool all of a sudden..."
Prime moment for 'I've always been cool.'
...Nah, ruins the vibe. Heh.
"Changing a place like this from the bottom? Endless grind."
I muttered absently.
"Only way is taking out the top dogs."
"...Power players?"
"Above them."
Goddess.
"The gods."
Air shifted subtly after I said it.
Couldn't fathom what sick game they were playing, creating a dump like this.
Expected better from a goddess-backed city.
Doesn't make a difference with or without them? Barely different from a human town.
That blasphemy oddly soothed me.
Arrogant thought. Maybe spot-on, though.
Now unrelated to me.
Once outside the city and past the checkpoints, we finally relaxed.
I helped remove Kana's slave tag.
"Good work, slave."
"Pfft, this much's nothing."
Click.
Kana unclasped the collar, held it in her hand, and...
"What?"
"...Take it home? For play."
"Yes!!"
Kana taking initiative?!
I scooped her waist and spun her around.
"Kyaa!"
"Sex when we get back!"
"I-idiot...!"
Shot a romance movie scene right in the street.
No carriage return, so we walked, but with breaks, it wasn't bad.
Bought street food on the way out.
We sampled the city's snacks, reviewing each one.
"This bread? Still moist."
"Gimme some. Nom."
By dusk, we reached the forest.
"Follow me from here."
"Night vision's sharp."
"Plus forest path. Elf's front yard."
Hurry home for sex. Sex.
'Hm?'
I glanced back.
"Jae-hyeok? What?"
"Nah... Felt like someone was following."
"Pfft. Think that'll scare me? I'd have sensed pursuit ages ago. This is the woods."
"Hmm?"
Mood swing?
Then something pinged in my tights.
Divine Presence Detected
I whipped around.
It was an aura that absolutely shouldn't be felt here.