Chapter 24
Chapter 24
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 24
Chapter Title: The Lone Flower in the Incubus Dungeon (2)
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“Everyone, final checks!”
“You there, double-check your potion count!”
The Firebird Guild buzzed with activity from early morning.
Two teams were heading out to conquer dungeons today alone.
Guild members darted between teams, inspecting the hunters' gear and handling the final preparations before the subjugation.
This wasn't something they'd usually fuss over so much.
Dungeon clears were routine, no need for all this commotion.
But this time was different.
Not just the hunters—every staff member was hands-on, meticulously checking each person's equipment.
The two teams tackling dungeons today.
The problem lay with their leaders.
Both team leaders were the guild master's kids.
Son Jeong Woo-jin and daughter Jeong Ye-rin.
No way anything would go wrong, but if it did, the guild's mood would plummet instantly.
Worried about any backlash hitting them, everyone hustled.
Jeong Ye-rin was also making full preparations before heading out.
As she prepped, she thought of the man she'd spoken to recently.
…Yi Kang-hyun.
The guy who'd given her intel on the Goblin Lord.
If he was right, the Goblin Lord wasn't tough at all.
With caution, anyone could take it down.
But fear of its A-rank label kept people from digging deeper.
Top hunters went for brute force head-on fights, while lesser ones just avoided it.
That was the norm.
But he was different.
Yi Kang-hyun stood apart.
He didn't follow the crowd. Their talk showed he forged his own path.
If everything he said holds true in this dungeon…
It could upend the guild's power balance.
For that to happen.
I have to recruit him, no matter what.
Whatever terms he demands, Yi Kang-hyun must join.
That's when.
Jeong Ye-rin.”
Someone called her.
She knew who but ignored it.
Even as siblings, they weren't close—that was her choice.
“Hah, ignoring your big bro? You've gotten bold.”
She kept ignoring.
Facing Jeong Woo-jin now wouldn't spark warm feelings anyway.
He spat insults for a bit, grumbled, and stomped back to his spot.
Only then did she glance at his retreating back.
Asshole…
Jeong Woo-jin handled guild personnel and dungeon assignments.
Which meant he'd assigned her the Goblin Lord dungeon.
He knew she and her team couldn't beat an A-rank and did it anyway.
…If I pull this off, I owe Kang-hyun big time.
Success would make Yi Kang-hyun her benefactor.
She planned generous rewards.
Fail, and she'd die. Survive, and her standing in the guild shrinks.
She needed a turnaround.
And Jeong Woo-jin's schemes didn't stop there.
He'd timed his own dungeon run to match hers.
Intent was obvious.
I'll fail, he'll succeed—that's the picture.
The more she thought, the more infuriating he was.
Get fucked by an incubus, you prick.
She cursed him inwardly.
Then shouted to her team.
“Time to move out.”
Knowing the counters didn't mean real combat was a breeze.
“Everyone, remember what I said! Follow my orders only!”
She drilled it into her team.
It's a war of attrition anyway.
Even if it took days, she'd clear the dungeon.
Jeong Ye-rin set off for her dungeon conquest.
Jeong Woo-jin watched her leave the Firebird Guild.
His turn soon.
He was confident about his run.
His target: a B-rank dungeon.
Recon was flawless.
No succubi—just incubi.
Multiple scout teams confirmed it.
Smart monsters might adapt to frequent probes, raising clear difficulty.
But incubi only here.
This is a cakewalk.
Incubi charm works only on women. So his all-male team.
No fear of their tricks.
They'd just fight head-on at worst.
Jung Woo-jin smirked.
Quick clear, then rest.
Today, he'd soar.
One fails, one succeeds.
Can't wait.
Of course, he'd be the winner— he was sure.
The dungeon gate opened.
“Eyes sharp, everyone!”
Jeong Woo-jin barked from the rear.
Charm immunity didn't mean no physical threats.
He yelled at the team.
“Stay alert! They'll come straight at us!”
The Incubus Dungeon was eerily quiet.
White marble walls etched with ornate patterns.
The dim hush paled everything inside.
They advanced cautiously, on guard.
“Leader, I hear something.”
“Shh!”
Jeong Woo-jin pressed a finger to his lips.
Straining, laughter echoed from the passage end.
What the…?
Nothing but laughs.
“……”
Those laughs whispered like a demon's temptation.
What waited at the end?
Hope?
Or darkness and peril? Yet their steps didn't halt.
For some reason, they had to press on.
Unknown path thrilled inexplicably.
“……”
They followed the devilish whispers slowly.
Deep in the Incubus Dungeon.
Celia lounged on a lavish central throne.
“This fizzy kick—delicious! What's it called?”
She sipped, then marveled.
An attending incubus answered promptly.
This was Azmo, the dungeon lord leading the incubi.
“Yes, Lady Celia. It's called cola. From the last hunter who came.”
“Cola… Earth truly is wonderful. I love it. Next time, I'll suggest to Master we conquer it too.”
She set the empty can on Azmo's tray.
Grabbed a new one.
“Ooh, I knew it wasn't ordinary, but Master is truly amazing!”
Azmo admired sincerely.
When Celia first appeared, he thought a great being descended.
Then hearing her Master treated her like a mere servant—shocking.
How powerful must he be?
From her words.
Other dimensions' nations already bowed to him.
The world is vast indeed.
If she weren't from another dimension, he'd ally.
Azmo regretted that.
Still, her help now is plenty.
So he served diligently.
“Ah, guests have arrived.”
Celia paused mid-sip.
Hunters emerged from the passage.
Already…!
Azmo gaped.
All hunters charmed and enthralled.
Impossible for a normal succubus.
She's incredible.
Celia had brainwashed them from afar with charm.
They were hers now.
And with a gesture, they stripped gear and clothes, dropping them.
“Incubi here don't discriminate by gender, right?”
Azmo nodded.
True.
Incubi targeted women, but hunters were clever.
All-male team here proved it.
Knowing charm skips men, they stacked accordingly.
Problem: Even beating them, no essence harvest.
So they adapted to take from anyone for survival.
“Thanks to great Lady Celia, it's easy now.”
Hunters stood naked.
And lust-overwhelmed, thanks to her power.
“No need. All per Master's will.”
She pointed at the discarded gear.
“Their equipment—mine, right?”
“Of course. Your doing entirely. We follow your lead.”
Azmo bowed deeply.
Clapped, ordering incubi to collect.
Gear into one inventory artifact.
“Inventory artifact as my gift. Hope to meet great Lady Celia again…”
Mission done, space warped.
Dungeon tasks complete.
Celia stepped into the rift, Azmo seeing her off.
“……”
In the Incubus Dungeon post-Celia.
Wall flames danced then faded.
Soft darkness settled.
Laced with sweet incense.
Against that allure, incubi approached hunters gracefully.
Like lovers offering hands.
The long night of seduction began.