Chapter 194: Sitri (10)
Chapter 194: Sitri (10)
The investigation into the anomalies in Shanghai concluded with the confirmation that Sitri was the cause, and since she was no longer a threat, the matter was settled.
With no further reason to stay in Shanghai, Han Shin’s group decided to return to Korea immediately.
For the return journey, using the Sanctuary was far more convenient than going through a broker. However, they had to verify if Sitri, their newest addition, could actually enter it. If she couldn't, they wouldn't be able to let her travel to Korea alone, meaning everyone would have to use a broker to enter the country together.
Han Shin pulled out his smartphone and opened the Awakener Manager App for the first time in a while.
While he hadn't been looking, Sitri had been officially registered as a follower of Tiamat. He showed the screen to the others, displaying the purple-haired SD character that represented Sitri in the app.
"She really did become a follower..." Laysia murmured, and the others nodded in agreement.
Any lingering suspicion that they might be being deceived, even slightly, vanished completely. Seeing it recorded in the app felt like a final, official seal of approval.
"Then, let's move to the Sanctuary. Take my hand."
Since it was Sitri’s first time, Grace told her to take her hand. Sitri quickly placed her hand on the back of Grace’s arm.
Sitri was familiar with the floating sensation of spatial movement. However, when her vision flickered and returned, the sight that greeted her was entirely alien.
It was a sacred space composed of pure white walls and pillars.
This was the very first time a demon had ever set foot in the space Tiamat had provided for her followers. Sitri couldn't help but look around in wonder. Normally, she wouldn't have been able to even step into such a place; even if she had managed to enter, her body would have been far from intact.
Yet now, the space felt incredibly warm and stable. Though she had been a demon with powerful Dark Mana until recently, she now possessed Tiamat’s Holy Power.
The stay was brief. Grace immediately moved them to the house in Korea, and the group arrived in the living room.
"So this is Han Shin-nim’s home..."
Sitri’s heart swelled at the thought that this was where she would be staying. Kang Yujin gestured to her and spoke.
"I'll show you to your room and explain a few things, so follow me."
"Yes."
Watching the purple-haired woman follow the black-haired woman with the ponytail, Han Shin realized that the three women were accepting Sitri much more gracefully than he had expected.
Once Kang Yujin and Sitri disappeared, Han Shin suddenly felt eyes on him. Grace and Laysia had crept up to him, flanking him on both sides.
"Han Shin-nim. We believe we deserve compensation for this incident."
"That's right. Even if it couldn't be helped..."
The two were acting this way because they had realized while preparing to return home that Sitri’s room was right next to theirs. No matter how accidental the encounter with Sitri had been, the fact remained that while the three of them were worried sick about him, he had been in the next room with Sitri. It was an emotional sticking point.
"Yeah... I'll do whatever you guys want."
Han Shin had no excuses, so he decided to give them whatever they desired. In truth, he was relieved it ended at this. It wouldn't have been strange if they had been angrier or more disappointed; treating him this way was actually quite gentle.
In reality, Grace and Laysia didn't harbor any deep resentment toward Han Shin. They had been briefly angry and hurt, but those feelings had dissipated quickly. Now, they were happily debating what to ask of him.
They knew Han Shin would usually grant their requests anyway, but both were often reluctant to ask for things because they didn't want to burden him. Now that they had a valid excuse, they could make their demands with a clear conscience.
★ ★ ★
Kang Yujin showed Sitri to her room. Since the only vacant rooms were on the second floor, Sitri’s room was naturally located there, slightly separated from the others.
"Our rooms are on the first floor, but this is the only empty one left."
Yujin explained the situation, and Sitri had no complaints; she was happy anywhere. She was satisfied just to be with Han Shin and didn't dare ask for more.
Sitri was well aware that she had fought Grace and Laysia and had looked down on humans, so she expected to be hated. This treatment was far better than she had anticipated.
"Thank you. I really like it."
Sitri maintained an extremely humble posture. Seeing her being so proactive in her humility, Yujin found herself quite liking the woman.
Strictly speaking, Kang Yujin wasn't the type of person who was unconditionally kind to others. Her top priority was always Han Shin. Seeing that Sitri was willing to do anything for him and had begged to be accepted, Yujin felt they shared a similar nature and viewed her favorably.
While she had eventually come to respect and get along with Grace and Laysia after their initial bickering, she knew their temperaments were different from hers. Those two were heroes who had fought to save their worlds, unlike her own more selfish nature.
But Sitri was a demon, and her absolute devotion to Han Shin made Yujin feel they could become friends more easily.
As Sitri looked around her room, Yujin reached out a hand.
"Let's get along. I really liked what you said—that you'd do anything for Shin-i."
"Ah... yes!"
Sitri took the hand Yujin offered in a friendly gesture.
After that, Yujin and Sitri spent a busy time together. First, she purchased a forged identity for Sitri from a broker. They needed to be prepared in case she was exposed to the outside world, and having an ID was convenient for daily life, so it was their top priority.
Then, they went shopping together for clothes and daily necessities. By using Perception Distortion Artifacts, the two beautiful women were able to move about freely without drawing unwanted attention. Through this process, Yujin and Sitri quickly became close.
Just as Yujin thought, their personalities were similar. Both placed Han Shin above all else and were willing to do any dirty work for his sake.
A week passed since Sitri had moved in.
During that time, Han Shin was quite literally squeezed dry by Grace, Laysia, and Kang Yujin. The three of them demanded everything from dates to being held at all hours, and Han Shin tirelessly fulfilled every request.
Perhaps because he was constantly releasing his sexual desire, the instances where he lost his reason due to arousal disappeared. Having spent a week in a decadent routine of embracing three beautiful women to his heart's content, his body seemed satisfied.
Last night, Han Shin had spent a lustful night with Laysia. He felt a bit guilty for not being able to pay much attention to Sitri during that time.
Laysia, who had been held by Han Shin until she was satisfied, was now fast asleep beside him, her naked body pressed against his with an arm draped over him.
Waking up first, Han Shin carefully disentangled himself from Laysia and stood up. Lately, whether it was Grace, Laysia, or Yujin, they would pounce on him the moment they opened their eyes, demanding to be held. Han Shin felt he needed to exercise some self-control.
He knew himself well enough to know that if he woke Laysia now, they would end up showering together, she would seduce him, and he would give in.
Ugh... why has my self-control been so weak lately?
Han Shin wondered why his and the women's libidos had spiked so much recently. The strange thing was that even though they had sex every day and got very little sleep, he didn't feel tired at all.
It was the same for the women. They even remarked that they felt better after having sex with him, as if they were being physically restored. At first, he thought they were exaggerating, but after a week of this lifestyle, he began to think it was true.
Is it because of the Power of the Dragon?
That was the only explanation Han Shin could think of. Since even Grace and Laysia didn't fully understand that power, he could only guess that it was affecting him in this way.
Because of this, he had been neglecting his training lately, leading to some self-reflection.
I should talk to everyone today.
Having fulfilled everyone's requests equally, ending with Laysia last night, he figured things could return to their normal routine now.
After washing up alone in the bathroom and getting dressed, Han Shin covered the still-blissfully sleeping Laysia with the blanket and left the room.
From the kitchen, he could hear the clinking of dishes and the sound of steam, indicating that breakfast was being prepared. Han Shin walked toward the kitchen without much thought, but his eyes widened at the unexpected sight waiting for him there.