Legendary Designer Choi Nari (2)
"I'm really curious. Why the sudden interest in gear made by Choi Nari?"
Kim Seol-bi asked, watching me gaze enraptured at her equipment. A natural fondness for someone sharing her interests shone on her face.
I felt a slight lump in my throat at the thought of the story I had to tell from here on out.
"Let's eat first."
It had been a while since I'd shared a meal with Kim Seol-bi. The food she'd brought was luxurious and delicious. Probably takeout from some famous restaurant, I figured. Or maybe they'd delivered it straight from there. An S-rank hunter could make anything happen.
Her inventory preserved the food's temperature perfectly, so everything was fresh as could be.
As we finished the meal on a pleasant note, Kim Seol-bi asked again.
"So, what made you take an interest in Choi Nari?"
"Well..."
She noticed my hesitation and a flicker of unease crossed her face. From repeated experiences, she knew what was coming. Women kept flocking to me one after another.
Strictly speaking, I hadn't sought it out most of the time. But it was still the reality.
"No way..."
"No, I haven't even met Choi Nari in person yet. Hear me out first."
I told Kim Seol-bi the story. She already knew most of what happened with Chichi and Titi. What I shared was what came after—even Kang A-jin didn't know the full details.
We'd tracked down Kang Mancheol, brought him to the hotel Choi Yunmi had mentioned, and that's where it all went down. The kind of incident Kim Seol-bi couldn't possibly enjoy hearing about.
But hiding it wouldn't help. She'd find out eventually anyway. Better for her to hear it from me now than later.
It was quite a long tale.
As expected, a deep sigh escaped Kim Seol-bi's lips.
"Choi Yunmi... I can't believe it..."
Of course she knew Choi Yunmi. I hadn't imagined things turning out this way with her either, so it was understandable.
Kim Seol-bi asked, "So? Is Yunmi okay now?"
Maybe because she'd been through similar situations before, she took it in stride today. She knew there was no helping it, even if it hurt her.
I continued. "Yeah, it was true. The alchemist awakened her. The mana had been dormant inside her, and that... triggered it. Now it's stabilized."
"Hmm..."
Kim Seol-bi knew exactly what "that" meant. After a brief hum, she said, "Good for her."
"Yeah... So..."
Relieved to finally wrap up the awkward part, I pressed on. She'd asked why I'd taken an interest in Choi Nari.
I explained Choi Yunmi's idea: It'd be great to have a company in Korea making S-rank gear and weapons, and she wanted me to lead it. The key players would be technician Kim Yeonhwa and designer Choi Nari.
Come to think of it, both were women. No wonder things felt off. Even when Choi Yunmi talked about the alchemist, she'd used "she."
Anyway.
Kim Seol-bi nodded as she listened. "I see... That would be amazing if it happens. If Choi Nari handles the designs... and Kim Yeonhwa as the technician..."
Surprisingly, an ecstatic look bloomed on her face.
"What a brilliant idea. Yunmi's a genius for thinking of it!"
Kim Seol-bi knew Choi Nari's skills better than anyone. She was already excited imagining her as a pro designer crafting S-rank gear and weapons.
I was glad her mood had shifted so quickly.
"That's why I asked about her."
"Yeah, Yunmi told me. You commissioned a design from her before too, right?"
"Lucky me. Owning one more piece designed by Nari is my biggest wish. If this comes true..."
A happy expression lit up Kim Seol-bi's face.
"Should I ask Eun-bi? She might know how to meet Choi Nari."
"Yeah, that sounds best. They're pretty close."
At the part where I said I'd meet Choi Nari, a hint of wariness flashed in Kim Seol-bi's eyes. But it was unavoidable. If jealousy could solve it, I wouldn't have so many women around me.
"Seol-bi..."
With the talk mostly wrapped up, my next task was soothing her. I figured we'd need another round of sex soon. I wanted to upgrade her with my newly enhanced abilities.
She was already an S-rank hunter, but not all S-ranks were equal. I was growing endlessly myself.
Basically, they lumped anyone too powerful for A-rank into S-rank, with no growth limit. Like dungeons, an SS-rank hunter could emerge. Maybe even SSS-rank down the line—but that'd require an SSS-rank dungeon first.
Hunter ranks were officialized by proving you could clear a dungeon of that level.
Anyway, as I softly called her name, Kim Seol-bi shuddered. A strong, warm energy flowed from her, filling the familiar, pleasant air that saturated the room.
In the tiny one-room, it was dense enough to numb our minds.
"Sung-gi..."
The dishes could wait. I stood, reaching out my hand. Kim Seol-bi took it, and I led her to the bed.
We frantically stripped each other's clothes. Without deciding who went first, our lips met.
Seeing my erect cock glowing faintly, Kim Seol-bi gasped in surprise.
"Sung-gi, this..."
Right—she'd never seen my cock emitting light before. And it wasn't the only change.
Today, Kim Seol-bi would discover a new world in bed. We'd already shared one the first time we had sex, but I could confidently say this would be several times more intense and pleasurable.
I guided her hand to my cock. She grasped it, and it throbbed in her soft palm.
"Feel that?"
"Yeah..."
"I'm always thinking of you, Seol-bi. So don't feel neglected."
"Sorry..."
As she massaged my cock, Kim Seol-bi bowed her head. I lifted her chin and kissed her lips.
Our sex session, which began like that, lasted well over three hours.
"Nari?"
The next day, Kim Eun-bi came over to my place. I'd meant to ask her about Choi Nari, but the moment she picked up, she insisted on coming right away.
Kim Seol-bi had visited yesterday too, and with no reason to refuse, I said sure. She let out a gleeful "Yay!" over the phone.
I felt a bit guilty for making my existing women feel sidelined, except for those I was newly connecting with. But this time, it was unavoidable too.
"Why ask about her all of a sudden?"
Was Kim Eun-bi sharper than Kim Seol-bi? She already looked on guard.
"Hm..."
I repeated the same story I'd told Kim Seol-bi yesterday. The upside was that it was well-organized by now.
No matter how tidy, it wasn't pleasant for Kim Eun-bi to hear.
"Sigh..."
She let out a ground-shaking sigh that belied her age.
"This time it's Unni Yunmi?"
She knew Choi Yunmi too. Probably because Kim Seol-bi had taken her to the shop for A-rank gear. As the cousin of an S-rank hunter—and cute enough to win anyone over—they were likely close already.
"Yeah, that's how it happened. Sorry..."
"If you're sorry!"
Kim Eun-bi hopped up and plopped right onto my lap, facing me with her legs spread wide. Her short skirt revealed pink panties underneath—perfectly suiting her, making it all the more tantalizing.
My cock hardened predictably, and she felt it against her body.
"Do me too!"
Kim Eun-bi boldly demanded sex. I'd planned to anyway. When she said she'd come over, I'd been secretly thrilled—not just to hold her small, pretty body, but for another goal: evolving her to S-rank.
I pecked her lips and said, "I will. Deep and hard. As much as you want."
"Ah..."
Kim Eun-bi's face flushed red.