How to Become an Alchemist
Intrigued by her words, Seong-il unconsciously asked her a question. "How?"
Pirina gazed into his eyes and replied, "Information."
After coldly uttering that single word, she continued. "Do you know what prostitutes, thugs, day laborers, and the poor all have in common?"
When he shook his head, she smiled brightly and answered. "That they're everywhere. Whether they're doing backbreaking manual labor, selling their bodies, carrying out the filthy orders from those above them, or working as maids in rich households."
"We used our own kind of power to start digging up every detail about the emerging guild's forces and weaknesses. Then we handed all that information over to Hendrick's guild."
"The ones whose shameful secrets were exposed in an instant couldn't mount any real resistance. They began getting pushed back miserably."
"Stunned by our capabilities, the emerging guild extended a hand for mediation, but... Were we crazy? Us? We joined hands with Hendrick and toyed with them thoroughly before killing them off."
"After the war ended that way... Hendrick made a proposal to us as we were naturally about to scatter."
Seong-il simply stared at Pirina with a fascinated expression, saying nothing. She lightly stroked his face, then continued.
"Since it's come to this, how about keeping that group together, turning it into a proper organization, and bringing it under me? And I'd take the position of leader."
"When I passed the word around, the leaders of each faction who had been running the group with me surprisingly supported me. They said that if the one the mistress thought of like a daughter took charge, everyone would follow without complaint."
"That's how I became an executive of the thieves guild. And... to protect the people who trusted me, I did everything I possibly could. Everything."
At the word 'everything,' Pirina gave him a rather venomous look, one that seemed to contain a multitude of unspoken meanings. Then she let out a light sigh, smiled sweetly again, and went on.
"And that's how we've come this far. Thanks to getting involved in illegal work, we've made a fair amount of money. With the connections we built, the business grew quickly. The prostitutes' wholehearted support was the biggest help of all."
Seong-il nodded at her words. "I see. Now I understand how you could run a business this large at such a young age."
"Hehe... It's nothing."
With that, Seong-il pounced on Pirina. The two of them spent a long, pleasurable time together. After their beastly coupling ended, he spoke to her again.
"Oh. Do you remember what I asked you about last time?"
"Ah... You mean that noble young lady matter?"
"Yeah."
"I remember. Why...?"
Hearing her answer, Seong-il smiled at her. "If the preparations are complete, I was thinking of coming over to play starting today."
"Haa... Are you serious?"
"Of course I am!"
Pirina gave him a look that said he was hopeless, let out a deep sigh, and answered. "Understood. I'll prepare everything so there are no problems."
"Thank you!!"
Satisfied with her response, Seong-il shouted in a pleased voice and pounced on her once more. After finishing his enjoyable time with her, he returned to the workshop and waited for Erisha.
These days she knocked on his workshop door at almost exactly the same time every day. "I've arrived, Lord Seong-il."
Erisha now openly announced her arrival and called his name without the slightest hesitation. Seong-il smiled at the cheerful change in her attitude and walked over to her.
"Hi!"
After the short greeting, he spread both arms wide and naturally pulled her into a hug.
"Good evening."
Perhaps because they had been sharing their bodies for nearly three weeks now, she no longer resisted his embrace. She accepted it naturally. After holding her for a long moment and then releasing her, Seong-il led her to the living room.
After the daily undressing and body inspection that never skipped a day, she naturally took the dog collar in her mouth and knelt before him. Seong-il fastened it around her neck with practiced ease and said, "Today we're not going completely naked. We'll walk in a corset and garter belt."
"...?"
Even though the outfit completely exposes my breasts and pussy, it's still less humiliating than being fully naked. So why suddenly...?
As if to answer her unspoken question, Seong-il leaned close to her ear and began whispering. Erisha flinched violently at his words and expressed fierce refusal.
"Th-that's too extreme...!!"
Cutting her off, Seong-il replied, "I don't see what's so extreme about it. With the mask and voice disguise, no one will be able to tell who you are. You already know that."
"B-but!"
"Don't worry. I've already talked it over with the shop owner."
"That's not the point!!"
Shrugging at her resistance, Seong-il answered, "What's the big deal? It's not like I'm telling you to sell your body. During the event, the shop's guards will protect us. Don't worry."
"Besides... it seems you've forgotten because I've been treating you so well lately. You don't have a choice. Either admit defeat in the bet or obey my commands."
"If you hate it that much right now, just accept your loss and go home."
"But wouldn't that be a shame? You only have one week left before the bet ends."
Seong-il pushed his absurd argument with a completely shameless face. Erisha felt long-forgotten anger surge up inside her and began to agonize.
Sigh.... What should I do? Give up? But like he said, there's only one week left...
If I give up now, I'll just get a thousand gold and end up having been toyed with by this bastard the whole time!
He says no one will recognize me... so I guess I have no choice but to do it...
After thinking for a long time, Erisha finally bit her lip, turned away from Seong-il, and nodded. Seeing her response, he smiled brightly and began preparing to go out.
Wearing lingerie that shamelessly exposed her breasts and pussy beneath a cloak, Erisha linked arms with Seong-il as they strolled down the street. After walking for quite a while, they arrived near the red-light district.
Seong-il found a quiet, deserted alley and gestured for her. She nodded silently and stepped inside. Once she was in the alley, he stood guard at the entrance, keeping watch.
Confirming he was on lookout, Erisha quickly hid in a corner no one could see, pulled out the mask hidden in her bosom, and put it on. Then she undid the top buttons of the cloak.
After opening all the buttons and spreading the cloak to both sides, she pulled her shoulders and arms free. The cloak fell to the floor like a skirt, revealing the corset beneath.
The problem was that the corset didn't cover her lush breasts at all. They were completely exposed. As her bountiful breasts with their cute pink nipples bounced into the open air, she let out a sigh mixed with strange excitement.
"Haa..."
Erisha lowered her head to look at her own breasts.
Gulp...
Her appearance would make anyone think she was a whore. The realization filled her with intense depravity and rising arousal.
At least the outside and inside of the cloak are different colors. With the contrast, they probably won't suspect me as much, right?
Unlike the gloomy exterior, the inner lining was red silk that radiated an intense hue.
Sigh... I really do look like a whore wearing a red skirt and a corset that leaves my breasts bare...
Her seductive figure looked exactly like a prostitute trying to solicit customers. The sight filled Erisha with powerful depravity, and her pussy began to tingle sharply.
After steadying her breathing, she called out to Seong-il. "I-I'm ready."
At her words, he quietly approached. Satisfied with her seductive, whore-like appearance, he pulled her against his chest. Erisha naturally wrapped her arms around his waist.
In response, Seong-il slipped his arm under her armpit, reached for her chest, and began kneading her right breast while channeling his internal energy.
"Hngh..!"
Erisha moaned at the stimulation from his qi-infused touch. After enjoying the soft, pliant sensation of her breast for a while, Seong-il whispered quietly in her ear.
"Shall we go?"
With a flushed face, Erisha nodded silently. Still kneading her breast, Seong-il began walking toward the red-light district.
The sight of a masked woman wearing a red skirt and brazenly exposing her voluptuous breasts drew every man's gaze on the street. They couldn't see her face because of the mask, but her nicely narrow waist, the full breasts that matched it, and the flawless white jade-like skin that highlighted both made them swallow hard.
"What's with that bitch? Never seen her before."
"What else would she be? A dancer."
"A dancer? Not a whore?"
Still kneading her breast, Seong-il answered, "Yeah. She's a new recruit who just started at the Night Dancer today. I'm a customer there."
"A customer? Not staff?"
Seong-il nodded. "Yep... I'm a regular. The madam said thanks for all the money I've spent and let me take a walk around the red-light district with the new girl. Jealous?"
"Damn... I am jealous. Hey, can you let me grope her tits just once?"
Erisha flinched. She trembled at the man's request and squeezed the hand holding Seong-il tightly.
Absolutely not!
Whether he sensed her silent plea or not, Seong-il refused. "That won't do. The madam is trusting me with this walk, so I have to protect her reputation."
"Besides, you know what the Night Dancer is like, right...?"
At the mention of the Night Dancer, the excited man suddenly flinched, took a step back, and said, "Ah... of course I know. It's the bar and brothel run by Madam Pirina. D-don't worry."
What? Is there some notoriety here I don't know about...?
Puzzled by how quickly the man backed off, Seong-il gave him a slight nod and continued their walk.
"Wow... she's pretty. Why's she wearing a mask?"
Men's voices evaluating Erisha came from all directions.
"Oh. This girl's body is killer but her face is kind of plain, so she's covering it on purpose."
"Ah... that makes sense. Well, even if she's ugly, with a body like that, customers would line up just to see her tits. Heh heh."
"Yeah. That's why I got her. If you're interested, come to the Night Dancer. She works there."
"Oh~ Thanks for the info."
Exchanging such pointless conversation, Seong-il made his way to Pirina's shop. When the Night Dancer appeared before him while he was still kneading Erisha's breasts and answering the passersby, he entered completely naturally.
At his arrival, the staff greeted him warmly and brought Pirina out.
"Welcome~ Are you our guests today?"
"Hello, Madam Pirina. I'm the customer who inquired about the event the other day."
Pirina smiled brightly as if seeing him for the first time. "Ah~ So you're the one who requested the event through our staff? Mr. Seong-il, correct?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Hmm... I believe I told you it would be difficult to pay you for the show..."
Smiling at her murmur, Seong-il gave his prepared answer. "Don't worry. I won't take any payment. My friend here enjoys stimulating things."
"If you can just guarantee our safety, I'll perform the show for free."
Pirina covered her mouth and laughed. "Hoho... Well, if it's a free service, then of course you're welcome. Don't worry about safety and enjoy yourselves."
"Oh! And if the show is quite good, as thanks I'll lend you our establishment's highest-grade terrace for a night's rest. However... if it's not up to standard... you understand, right?"
"Of course, Madam. Don't worry."
With those words, Seong-il took Erisha and headed somewhere.
"Um... where are we going?"
"We can't go in with a clear head, can we? There's still time before the show, so let's warm up first."
Saying so, Seong-il entered one of the rooms he had reserved, laid Erisha on the bed, and began caressing her entire body.
"Ahhn..!"