Chapter 30 Noona Picked It Out 3
Chapter 30: {My Sister Chose for Me} 3
{My Sister Chose for Me}
"A first kiss is really something special."
Was it because this kiss was shared with full awareness of each other as a man and a woman?
Though Yu Ha-rin had kissed Yu Ji-hu many times in their childhood, the sensation now was incomparably more exhilarating than before.
No—that description didn't even come close.
It was more accurate to say she was engulfed in a euphoric pleasure that far surpassed her imagination.
"And that was just from a brief touch of our lips."
If so, how much more intense would a passionate, deep kiss feel?
And if they took things further—how utterly intoxicating would that be?
Questions and desires bloomed within her, but she pushed them aside.
Her priority was fulfilling Ji-hu's wishes, not indulging her own.
After all, she had sworn to live solely for the one person she loved and cherished above all else in this world.
"Then... for now, I'll focus on learning through sparring."
"Mm, okay."
Ha-rin nodded at Ji-hu's response.
She wanted to distract herself from this flustered feeling by concentrating on something else.
But first, there was something they needed to take care of.
"Ji-hu, before that... shouldn't we get you dressed first?"
A teasing glint flashed in her eyes as she urged him. Ji-hu nodded.
"Right, Noona."
Suppressing his desire for Ha-rin, who was still in her underwear, Ji-hu slowly helped her into her dolphin shorts. He watched as she lifted her legs to slide them on.
Next, he handed her a tank top, and soon she was dressed in workout attire—perfect for intense training.
Technically, it wasn't wrong, considering they were about to spar. But honestly, Ji-hu doubted their match would be that strenuous—for her, at least.
The gap between their abilities was just that vast.
"Ji-hu, should we walk to the training room like this, arm in arm?"
Even though they could teleport there instantly, Ha-rin grinned as she asked.
She seemed intent on savoring this moment slowly.
As she linked arms with him, he felt the soft brush of her long hair against his skin.
And unlike usual, he couldn't just smile casually back at her.
The closer he looked at her beautiful face, the more the urge to kiss her refused to fade.
"Let's just teleport."
If he calmed down later, maybe he could handle it. But right now, he feared he might lose control and pounce on her. So Ji-hu chose the quicker route—teleporting straight to the training room.
He caught a flicker of disappointment in Ha-rin's eyes, but this time, he had no choice.
"Alright, Ji-hu."
The moment she spoke, space warped around them, and they reappeared inside the training hall.
"Now, Ji-hu, can you take out the bracelet?"
"Sure."
From his subspace, Ji-hu retrieved the bracelet Ha-rin had given him.
In Terra, only mages typically used subspace magic, but on Earth, any Awakened could access it as long as they knew how.
In fact, the ability to scan another's subspace to prevent theft had even been developed.
Naturally, Ji-hu had learned to use it too, linking objects so he could summon and store them at will.
'The Holy Sword is the same.'
When he returned from Terra, he had hoped to bring the Holy Sword back with him.
Honestly, he had expected the sword to remain in Terra while he alone returned to Earth—so its arrival alongside him had been a surprise.
"Now, Ji-hu, try putting it on."
"Okay."
As Ji-hu fastened the bracelet, Ha-rin retrieved one from her own subspace and did the same.
Unlike his, which sealed the Red Dragon's power, hers contained the Black Dragon's.
"Imagine a sword forming in your hand."
"A sword?"
"Mm. It doesn't have to be a specific type."
The moment she finished speaking, a jet-black blade materialized in her grip.
Out of thin air, a single sword had appeared.
It was a hwando—a traditional Korean single-edged saber—with a razor-sharp blade. Including the hilt, it stretched nearly a meter long.
"That's... the bracelet's power?"
"Mm. A weapon forged from the Black Dragon's power."
"I think I get how to do it."
After her explanation and demonstration, Ji-hu grasped the concept.
He imagined a longsword forming in his hand.
Unlike Ha-rin, he was more accustomed to the Holy Sword's longsword form, so that was what he envisioned.
Instantly, a blade resembling the Holy Sword—but radiating intense heat—manifested in his grip.
"A weapon with an innate attribute. But that's not all it can do, right?"
Being able to summon attribute-infused weapons anywhere was already a huge advantage. But Ji-hu sensed the bracelet's power didn't end there.
"Mm, you're right. Did you really think Noona would pick you a gift this basic?"
Ha-rin was confident he'd love this creation of hers.
And if she thought so, then this bracelet undoubtedly held power beyond his imagination.
"You've heard about Magic Crystal Armor being developed for Awakened recently, right?"
"Yeah."
Ji-hu had heard of it.
It was essentially the real-world version of the superpowered suits from American hero movies.
"The Underground Guild distributes them to A-rank Hunters and above. With this, an Awakened can wield far greater strength."
As the name suggested, Magic Crystal Armor amplified an Awakened's abilities using Mana Stones as fuel.
But since it wasn't usable everywhere, it was treated as a last resort—only for life-or-death situations.
Still, with just a command word to activate or deactivate it, A-rank and above Awakened—who never knew when a Rift might turn deadly—considered it a must-have, like an extra life.
"Noona, is this related to Magic Crystal Armor?"
"Mm. It's called that, but mine doesn't use Mana Stones. It runs on the Red Dragon's power sealed in the bracelet."
In other words, the armor was powered by the Red Dragon's energy, functioning similarly to Magic Crystal Armor.
"I'll show you. Equip."
With that single word, the black scales of the Black Dragon enveloped Ha-rin's body, covering everything except her face in sleek, form-fitting armor.
Though the suit accentuated her curves, Ji-hu wasn't focused on aesthetics—he was trembling at the overwhelming power radiating from her.
'She's even stronger now.'
Even without the armor, Ha-rin was already the undisputed strongest Awakened in the world.
But with this? Her power had skyrocketed to unfathomable levels. It felt like she could single-handedly annihilate the entire planet if she wanted.
'No... she really could.'
If it was her, it was absolutely possible.
Then, an Eastern-style dragon-helm materialized over her head.
Now clad in full Black Dragon-scale armor, she looked every bit the warrior. Ji-hu couldn't help but find it thrilling.
"Equip."
So he followed suit.
Instantly, he felt the armor and helm encase his body.
The sheer power surging through him made him think—if he'd had this back in Terra, defeating the Demon King would've been easy.
"So, how do you like Noona's gift?"
"It's amazing. Thank you, Noona."
How could any Awakened refuse such a gift?
Ji-hu was deeply grateful for the effort she had put into this for him.
"Then, Ji-hu... when you have time, want to go on a date with Noona?"
"A date?"
"Mm. If my Ji-hu shows his gratitude through a date, Noona would be so happy."
Her soft smile as she deactivated her armor made it impossible for him to refuse.
No—truthfully, he wanted to accept.
"...Alright. I'll set aside a whole day just for you."
"Mm, thank you~! Then Noona will give it her all to help you master this power now."
Ji-hu was currently clad in armor powered by the Red Dragon's energy—classified as Magic Crystal Armor.
In contrast, Ha-rin had deactivated her Black Dragon armor and stood before him in just her tank top and dolphin shorts.
Though it seemed like an unfair matchup, Ji-hu didn't worry for her.
Worrying about her with his skill level would just be arrogance.
"Got it. Here I come!"
"Mm, bring it."
Ji-hu charged, Holy Sword in hand, and swung—only for the dark currents swirling around Ha-rin to effortlessly deflect his strike.
'Still so strong.'
A single exchange was all it took for Ji-hu to realize just how much stronger she had become.
So he swung freely, without fear of hurting her, while Ha-rin calmly blocked every attack, guiding him through the fight.
And like that, Ji-hu gradually grew accustomed to his new power.
Grow even stronger, Ji-hu.
And leave the ones who hurt you to Noona.
I'll storm into that damn Terra Continent and make every last one of them taste hell.