Chapter 62
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 62
Chapter Title: No Chance
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"Y-You're saying we have to do that?"
"That's right."
It had finally come. I couldn't think of any other way to put it. On the screen Yang Geum-hee had called us in to show, some character was pressing both hands to the back of their head and shaking their hips this way and that to the music.
"Why all of a sudden...?"
"There's a big event coming up soon. This is to boost unit morale for it."
According to Yang Geum-hee's follow-up explanation, here was the situation.
The unit protecting this area was in a standoff with enemy forces that had pushed right up to their front lines.
Since they were on the defensive, there was no need to venture out. A little further in, there was a gate, so supplies were plentiful.
Just stepping into the gate led to an oasis full of clean water or white desert scorpions that surprisingly tasted like lobster.
In a situation like this, there was no reason to go out and fight. The enemy didn't have any high-rank Awakeners capable of solo tactics, so they'd opted for a strategy exploiting the supply gap.
So, what was the best way to lower the morale of enemies stuck eating jerky or combat rations at best?
"Of course, we won't be drinking any alcohol. It could lead to accidents."
Here we were suffering, while they partied it up. Wouldn't that naturally tank their morale?
"Or they might flip out and charge us. Either way, it works in our favor."
"Ah... I see."
Still, no meant no...
It wasn't just that I hated dancing. No matter how I looked at it, that dance felt off. Singing would've been better...
"Why not? I think it's great."
Percy grinned mischievously, already mimicking the character on screen like she was practicing.
Willer and Liam were staring at it with interest too, seeming positive.
"Hmm, so that's the dance. I knew it was popular back in the day, but this is my first time seeing it properly."
"Doesn't look too hard."
If I just nodded, it'd be decided. I swallowed hard.
...It's work, though.
The faces of my big sisters flashed through my mind.
I wonder if they'd like a dance like that...?
Maybe they'd love it if I learned and showed them.
"I'll do it too, then."
"Oh."
They'd probably expected more pushback from me. Everyone in the room lit up.
"For real?"
"Yeah, it's not that tough..."
I pushed away Percy's cheering, ecstatic face and sighed as she lunged at me.
It's work, after all...
The next day, I headed to the counseling room as usual and was shocked when I saw today's appointment list.
"What the hell? Why are there so many...?"
Suspiciously high number of sign-ups.
"Do-yun! Do-yun!!"
"What, Percy? What's up?"
Percy, who used the room next door, came running with some paper, slapping it down in front of me.
"See the list? Tons of people today!"
"Yeah. Something going on...?"
"Right? Liam and Willer are swamped too. They said they might not even get lunch."
"Really...?"
That sounded serious. Checking the times, sure enough, slots were packed right through lunchtime.
Ugh... I need to take a pic.
At this rate, no time for photos. My big sisters insisted on at least one a day...
"What're you thinking so hard about? Worried about skipping lunch?"
"Uh, y-yeah? No, not that..."
Way worse problem than that...
"Hiii... When do we practice, then?"
"Oh..."
Right, that too.
"Ughhh... Why are so many people coming todayyy...?"
Also, this guy who looked my age talking like that felt weird. Sure, he had a cute boyish look, but...
Like I wanna smack him one?
Yeah, that nailed it. Too bubbly.
"Ah, starting soon. See ya later, Do-yun!"
"Yeah, sure..."
Percy, who'd chattered nonstop, left as abruptly as she'd come, flinging the door open.
"...Guess I should start too."
The work itself wasn't hard. If anything... it was kinda fun?
"Uh... Min-seo?"
"Yes, sir!"
The clumsy female soldier with one stripe sat fidgeting in the chair.
"What brings you here?"
"Um, well..."
After hemming and hawing forever, Private Park Min-seo squeezed her eyes shut and yelled.
"P-Please go out with me!"
"......Pardon?"
"With me..."
It creeped me out. I'd figured some women might hit on me, but this soon?
And what was with those eyes full of desperate hope?
"...Sorry."
"Th-Then!"
Private Park Min-seo, prepared in advance, shoved a paper at me.
"What's this...?"
"Th-The Population Growth Special Law... Y-You're Korean too, so... you know...!"
"Sorry, no."
I cut her off mid-sentence.
I couldn't remember the last time I'd felt this disgusted. I'd been happily living with my big sisters, and now I was dragged here to hear this crap.
Plus, compared to them, her looks were leagues below. Tiny chest, face full of freckles...
"I-I'm not Korean."
"Huh?"
"That law doesn't apply to me."
My big sisters had told me so. No doubt about it. If it did, I wouldn't be here.
"If it did, I'd be somewhere else."
"Ah..."
Anyway, what to do with her...?
I stared at Park Min-seo, who looked totally spaced out.
"Th-Then by force...!"
"......What?"
Probably just blurted it out. I looked at her.
"Oh no...!"
I grimaced as she approached with glazed-over eyes.
Normally, I'd be done for, but this was...
"...Help!"
The army. And outside that door were officers way higher rank than her.
"What's going on... Park Min-seo?!"
"Heh, heh... C-Come here..."
Sure enough, an unnamed corporal rushed in at my shout. She panicked at the sight of Park Min-seo closing in aggressively.
"Hey! What the hell are you doing?!"
"What... Get lost... Huh?"
"The fuck 'huh'? Name and rank!"
"P-Private Park Min-seo. Th-This isn't..."
"Out."
"Yes, ma'am..."
"You're fucked. Repeat after me."
As the chewing-out began, I feigned maximum shock and called to her.
"Um, excuse me..."
"From your direct senior to all her peers... Yes, ma'am? Did you call, sir?"
"Yes. Sorry, but can I take 30 minutes? I was so shocked..."
"Understood! I'll pass it on!"
Perfect. The corporal glared at Park Min-seo like it was a gift, grabbed her by the hair, and dragged her out.
I listened to the yelling outside, slowly locked the door, and pulled out my phone.
"...Perfect."
Time to snap the pic and send it. I grabbed a pen and wrote on my belly and thighs like yesterday.
"What to write today..."
Something good...
-Owner's Exclusive Pregnancy Slave♡
-Please Breed Me♡
...Those were still on me till end of day.
"Huh? Do-yun, you have writing on you. Tattoo?"
"...Huh? W-What? Nothing there."
"Eh? It was right there... Weird."
"M-Maybe hair stuck to it. My hair's kinda long."
"True. Doesn't it get uncomfortable?"
"Not as much as you'd think."
My heart nearly stopped when Percy suddenly asked while we showered together.
"Anyway, what was that commotion in your room earlier?"
"Uh? Oh, that..."
Perfect timing. I needed to tell Percy, Liam, and Willer too. Otherwise, trouble.
"...Something like that happened."
"Gasp! You okay?!"
"Yeah. For now?"
As expected, Percy freaked out. Completely forgetting the graffiti on me.
Whew... Close call.
No more group showers. If they saw...
"Ugh... People like that exist. Gotta be careful."
"Yeah, watch out."
Percy hugged her shoulders like it happened to her, shuddered, then suddenly looked curious.
"B-By the way, have you ever...?"
"Ever what?"
"You know... sex. Done it?"
"S-Suddenly?"
Why's she asking that out of nowhere...?
"Yeah. I haven't yet..."
"...For real?"
"Yeah. I fled here right after turning adult."
"I see...?"
Late fall, when it was starting to get chilly. Meant she'd lived in Korea a while. And never been raped?
Not like me...
I got kidnapped right after landing. Still couldn't forget my big sisters covered in blood in those woods.
"...So I'm curious what sex feels like."
"Why? Wanna try?"
"N-Not that! But you're... bigger down there unlike me..."
"Down there... Oh."
Yeah, comparing Percy's and mine, there was a difference. Like a tree trunk vs. a branch.
"...Me neither. Never done it."
"R-Really?"
But I didn't want to admit doing it with my big sisters. No reason. Just... didn't wanna tell Percy about that.
"Yeah. Not really interested."
"I see..."
Lying a bit, but it protected her innocence.
"Hurry and rinse. Cleaning time soon."
"Okay!"
Wonder what my big sisters will say about the pic. Can't wait to check my phone later. Heart already racing.
"Huh? Do-yun, yours is getting bigger."
"Uh? Oh... Gotta pee."
"Okay...?"
"Yeah, heading out!"
"Sure!"
...Phew. That was close.