Chapter 54
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 54
Chapter Title: Yun Se-ri (1)
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“...What!!”
Na Hye-eun's urgent voice sent the four people gathered in the living room rushing straight into Sado Yun's room.
“Whoa, what's with the fuss? I just wanted to get a look at the little guy who's about to become my colleague.”
“...I told you to stay quiet.”
In the room stood a growling Na Hye-eun and a woman exuding a languid air as she pressed a hand to Sado Yun's forehead, eyeing her.
Her deep navy hair framed eyes heavy with exhaustion and dark circles, but an overwhelming aura churned around her body, fierce enough to swallow the entire area in an instant.
“This bitch...”
“...Hold on.”
The fact that even Na Hye-eun could only stand guard without making a move meant the woman was obviously a powerhouse on her level.
As Seong Ha-neul tensed and gathered her mana, Ju Hana quickly held her back.
“Why stop me? Yun's in there right now...!”
“Not that—this person... no, this lady...”
Lady? Did Ju Hana have anyone she'd address with such respect? A whirlwind of complicated thoughts raced through her mind.
Those thoughts all clicked into place at Han Yu-rim's bewildered words.
“...Master?”
“......What?”
“Yeah, it's been a while.”
Han Yu-rim's master. That would make her...
“...Lady Yun Se-ri?”
“That's me, little ones.”
Yun Se-ri.
Na Hye-eun's master—and thus the teacher of Seong Ha-neul and Ju Hana as well—an Awakener on par with her and one of the key players in the last North-South War.
Was this the same witch holding Sado Yun hostage right in front of them?
“Man, kids these days are fearless. Rush in first, ask questions later.”
“I told you, don't touch Yun. Look at your eyes—they're spinning.”
“Hmm... Can't I at least have a little taste?”
Yun Se-ri gazed down at Sado Yun and smacked her lips.
“No. Touch him any more than that, and I'll kill you for real.”
“Fine, fine... Could you all stop with the death stares? I'm just starting to feel a bit offended here.”
“...This wouldn't be happening if Master didn't act like that.”
“Oh my.”
Han Yu-rim's curt remark piqued her interest, rounding Yun Se-ri's eyes.
“Has our cute disciple lost her mind?”
At the same moment, crackling sparks like electric currents began flickering around Yun Se-ri.
“...Ugh.”
Too much to bear, apparently—Ju Hana and the others' faces twisted slightly.
“Yu-rim, Yu-rim. Didn't I teach you that staying passive loses you half the fight?”
Evidently not content with a mere threat, Yun Se-ri stepped forward. Was there any way to stop her now...
...None.
She was on Na Hye-eun's level. Even if Ju Hana, Seong Ha-neul, Han Yu-rim, and Choi Ju-eun all attacked at once, they'd be sent flying in a heartbeat.
“Cut the joking around.”
“Ha, alright. I'll stop here. Can't play with chicks forever.”
“I've told you a hundred times—your personality's been the problem since way back.”
Na Hye-eun finally sighed in exasperation and spoke up. Only then did Yun Se-ri withdraw her aura.
“...Phew.”
Ju Hana exhaled the breath she'd been holding back without realizing it under the pressure.
Crazy... monster...
She'd thought she'd gotten pretty strong herself by now. But against these ancient monsters, she was still nothing.
“And you bitch, you know that full well.”
“...What was that?”
But the thought didn't last—Na Hye-eun's follow-up taunt cleared Ju Hana's head right up.
...Hold on a sec?
This just might work. A smile crept across Ju Hana's lips.
“...Why's she grinning like that?”
“That's just how she is. Ignore it.”
“Is it really okay to ignore...?”
“Yeah... I think so?”
Despite Na Hye-eun and Yun Se-ri's uneasy mutters, Ju Hana's smile showed no sign of fading.
“Anyway, you've heard the gist from Hana, right?”
“Yeah. Participating in the war, but... what exactly? Just wipe 'em all out?”
Choi Ju-eun, who'd been frozen stiff until now, seemed to regain some composure. She crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe.
“Close enough. We've handed off an entire front-line section to the Plant side. Tactics are up to you. Just hold the line.”
“Hmm...”
As the group nodded along to Na Hye-eun's explanation, Yun Se-ri stretched with a yawn.
“Yawn... Mind if I borrow a room for a bit? Could use some rest.”
“...Sure, go ahead.”
“Ah, then I'll take one too. Hana... Nah, Ha-neul's room.”
“Hey, why? His room's fine.”
“Something tells me his room's got weird stuff in it.”
“……”
No, don't just nod along. Ju Hana debated smacking Seong Ha-neul—who was agreeing—but shook her head instead.
“So, that's the deal?”
“Yeah. Need anything else?”
“Ah, got a question.”
Han Yu-rim shot her hand up, drawing every eye.
“What?”
“For Plant ops, no fake IDs or anything?”
“...We can whip one up. Why, need one?”
“Hmm... Mom Ju-eun? Mom Ha-neul?”
“Fuck off.”
As usual, pure nonsense. Muttering that she'd be the idiot for listening, Yun Se-ri shook her head with a scolding glare.
“Quit screwing around and show me the room. Your bed decent?”
“Too good for Master to sleep on.”
“...Me, or the bed?”
“...Master, obviously.”
Kill her or spare her. Yun Se-ri cocked her head a moment, sighed, then shook it.
“Yawn...”
How long had I slept? No one was beside me when I sat up and glanced around. Stumbling out to the living room, I spotted the sisters deep in discussion.
“...Do it? It'll be a burden, though. You really set on this?”
“If we leave things as they are, we'll just keep getting played. Better if we grab the reins ourselves.”
“Still, Yun... Ah, you're awake?”
“Yeah...”
“Good, come here.”
Choi Ju-eun scooped me up effortlessly and plopped me on her lap. At this rate, my official seat might as well be the sisters' laps.
Not bad, but...
They all had insane strength, lifting me like it was nothing, and nestling the back of my head against their chests was surprisingly comfy.
What was it—like being a baby?
“...Waa.”
“...What's up with him now?”
“Still half-asleep, probably.”
Whoops—meant to think that, but it slipped out.
“One more time?”
“...No thanks.”
“Aw, shame.”
Seong Ha-neul pouted and pocketed her phone.
“Perfect timing, actually. Wanted to talk about something.”
“...Huh?”
To me? Out of nowhere? What about?
“Yeah, something important.”
Ju Hana flashed a subtle smile. That look usually meant she was scheming...
I swallowed hard, tensing up as I met her eyes.
B-but my mindset's changed now.
Before I knew it, the sisters had become like family. Dropped into this unknown world with zero foundation, leaning on reliable people made sense.
Even if that meant giving them my body... honestly, it felt good these days. I could handle it anytime.
Yeah, I'm good now.
And most importantly, I knew they loved me too. Relaxing, I looked back at Ju Hana.
“Could you seduce one woman for me?”
“......Pardon?”
...Yeah, didn't see that coming.
“S-suddenly?”
“Yeah, sorry to put it on you like this, but...”
“I-I...”
Totally blindsided. Why now? The four here already pushed my limits stamina-wise.
Throw in that scary Na Hye-eun who dropped by sometimes? That's five—and more?
...No way.
Exhausting didn't cover it. I might legit die...
“Y-you know Hye-eun sister? It's her friend...”
“...Pardon?”
Her friend, no less. Birds of a feather, right? Obvious—she'd probably...
“Uh... doesn't have to go all the way to sex. Too much?”
Problem was, that wasn't up to me...
“If it's risky, Hye-eun sister'll shield you best she can. No pressure if you don't want.”
“...That necessary?”
“Kinda... she's pretty intimidating. Even we're struggling.”
...Tough call. If Ju Hana was saying that much, it had to be serious.
...I wanna help.
And if it was troubling them this bad, I wanted in. They were the only ones protecting and cherishing me, after all.
“...I'll do it.”
“...For real?”
She looked half-disbelieving herself, eyes wide as she stared.
“Yeah... if it's something I can help with.”
I nodded firmly, agreeing again. Seducing a woman? How hard could it be?
...Just flash a smile or whatever.
With a face like this, push a little and she'd fold—even without real feelings.
“What exactly do I need to do?”
“Well, you see...”
With my new mission assigned, I headed to the room where a woman named Yun Se-ri was staying.