Chapter 103: Greenhorn
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 103: Greenhorn
Somehow, the first semester came to an end.
Now, summer break was beginning... but in reality, even during the break, everyone stayed cooped up at Yggdrasil.
It made sense. You had to suck the Source dry as much as possible while enrolled at Yggdrasil, so how could anyone justify resting?
Aside from a brief break during the first or last week, everyone became an earthbound spirit of Yggdrasil.
"Gwaaaaah~ It’s finally vacation!"
Except for that idiotic Comedy Duo.
Even though he had absolutely nothing to do during the break, Rio was ecstatic.
I should throw cold water on that joyful face... No, wait. I’m not throwing cold water; I’m redeeming a guy who might—or might not—have the talent to derail his own life.
"Hey, sit down."
"Why so serious all of a sudden? You got another request for us?"
"What kind of request would I give your lab? You don't know how to do anything except dig holes."
As I scolded him, Rio grumbled but sat down with Masayoshi.
I pulled items out of my bag and lined them up in front of them.
"Isn't this... the medicine you gave Yukina?"
"That's right. It's a Secret Medicine."
"Didn't you say unverified stuff is all useless?"
As Rio stared, Masayoshi shrugged and pointed toward Yukina, who was chatting with Mary.
"It’s been verified. The people whose skills improved the most in this class are Akito and Yukina. You can't say the Secret Medicine didn't work."
"Why am I left out?"
"Did your skills improve?"
"They improved a hell of a lot."
I snapped at Masayoshi for ignoring me and explained why I’d brought the items out.
"From now on, use these while you train. Yukina already verified the effects."
"What do they do?"
"Double training experience."
"...This isn't a game; what do you mean 'experience'? And there are so many variables, how can you conclude it's exactly double?"
I’d said I wouldn't look at things with a game-like mindset, but the items matched their in-game specs almost perfectly.
Though he grumbled, Masayoshi seemed to want them, as he slyly tucked the medicine away.
Rio, however, didn't take them. He hesitated before asking me, "Why are you doing this for me? You even gave me the Bracelet of Weathering last time."
"There's a saying: give an extra rice cake to the one you hate."
"...Is that an actual saying?"
"First time I've heard it."
"Ah, whatever. You experienced it yourselves, right? If you want to take on requests in the future, you need to build up your skills."
The Comedy Duo had gone on a request with me and ended up being attacked by a monster.
When we first set out, they were overjoyed, thinking they were finally respectable mages now that they had licenses. But after experiencing actual combat, all that hot air had been let out.
Even though they escaped relatively easily considering they were ambushed, the two of them—who were zero help in the fight—must have felt something.
What was it they said? If life throws lemons at you, make lemonade and throw it back in the face of the person who threw them?
If the scenario was going to tie these guys to me, then I just had to make them strong.
Since I planned to interfere with Akito from now on, the Comedy Duo needed to get stronger.
If they didn't want to die, they had to improve. There was no other way.
I pushed a small box toward the two of them.
"These are figs. From—where was it? That famous place."
"Libel?"
"Right, there. They're Libel Figs. And the highest grade, too."
"...The Bracelet of Weathering was surprising, but this is even more shocking. These must be hard to get."
Masayoshi looked dumbfounded as he checked the figs in the box and then closed it.
Even though it was only open for a moment, the sweet aroma wafted through the entire classroom, and I could hear people whispering about where that delicious smell was coming from.
Seeing the reaction, Rio lowered his voice—though there was no real need to—and asked, "I don't really know, but what are the effects of these?"
"They're delicious."
"......That's it? That's the effect?"
"That's it."
Rio’s expression turned blank.
But really, there was nothing else to explain besides them being delicious.
They were figs, so they probably had the nutrients found in fruit.
But other than that, they were just gift items with no special effects.
Most of the heroines liked them, and the Pauper and Bukgeuk-jwa, who would appear later, were especially crazy for them.
"They're not for you guys. I sent an address to your phones, so check it."
"Where is this?"
"The place where you'll be training during the break."
"Why are you deciding this on your own—"
Rio looked reluctant, but Masayoshi looked at the text with a serious expression and then met my eyes.
"I guess we were a big burden to you."
Hey, don't make that bitter face; it makes me feel guilty.
And that's a line Rio should be saying. You actually pulled your weight.
"No, it's just..."
"We have to admit what needs admitting."
Masayoshi smirked and grabbed Rio’s shoulder.
"We said we wanted to be helpful."
"..."
"It's a good opportunity for you, too. Opportunities like this don't come often. Grab it while you can."
God Sayoshi... why do you only say cool things when you're a gag character?
Whether they’d discussed something privately before or not, Rio nodded in agreement after hearing Masayoshi’s words.
"If it's a place you're recommending, it won't be useless."
"Of course, it's a great place. Except for the fact that there's a foul-tempered old man there. He won't accept you if you just show up, so give him the figs as a gift then."
"You seem to know him well?"
"I've never actually met him. But he's someone even my master acknowledged."
When I played my personal cheat code, Frey’s name, the two of them were instantly convinced.
Frey really was amazing. Just mention her name, and everyone trusts you.
Since we kissed once, she hasn't been coming to training lately, so Turk has been looking after me instead. I wonder when she'll come back.
"But why give them to us? You could just give them to him yourself."
"Why would I?"
"Huh? You're not going with us?"
Why would I go there when there aren't even any pretty girls?
Just a loud-mouthed, foul-tempered geezer who beats you with a cane every minute and works you to the bone in the name of 'training.'
"I already have a master. If I said I was learning at another dojo, she'd probably try to kill me."
"That's true."
As expected of Frey.
She provides training, she provides excuses, her lips are soft... she’s got everything.
And I pray for your souls. That geezer won't be easy.
I kept quiet because I knew they wouldn't go if I told them now.
*
After handling things like extra classes for the break and training ground reservations, I returned home to tutor Setsuna.
But isn't your outfit a bit too comfortable?
"It's a bit hot today... Should I change if it's uncomfortable for you?"
Wearing short shorts that fully revealed her thighs and a thin camisole with spaghetti straps, Setsuna clasped her hands together and smiled as if asking for permission.
Even if we were just sitting and handling mana today, I was more than happy to have her in such comfortable attire during training.
And you're not wearing a bra, are you?
Her breasts were small, but because they were small, the nipples poking out over the slight mounds were even more prominent.
When I said it was fine, Setsuna looked pleased and clung to my arm.
I’d briefly seen Yume before coming up to Setsuna’s room on the second floor, and she still seemed awkward.
I really need to talk to her at some point.
Setsuna sat cross-legged on a rug embroidered with a magic circle and concentrated, while I placed my hand on her back to perform Mana Induction.
It was a different sensation from doing it in a game, but I’d done it many times in minigames and had been taught separately by Turk, so it wasn't difficult.
"Mmm..."
Except for Setsuna’s faint moans that occasionally disturbed my peace of mind.
Focus.
I could feel her soft skin against my palm as I touched her delicate back, but I suppressed my arousal with an indomitable spirit.
I had to do the job I was assigned first.
This was exactly why it was hard to find a magic master.
Things like Mana Induction couldn't be taught in a group like at an academy; you had to focus and teach each person individually.
It might be different for someone with immense teaching experience or skill like Frey or that old geezer, but they were exceptional. Normally, it was difficult to teach more than two people at once.
After performing Mana Induction for quite a while, I pulled my hand away and checked on Setsuna.
A bit of sweat, flushed cheeks, slightly ragged breath from exhaustion, and those eyes closed so defenselessly...
I swear, girls look so goddamn sexy when they're doing mana training.
While Setsuna focused on her own mana, I took my time admiring her breasts poking through the thin camisole before heading to the bathroom.
From this point on, I had nothing to do until Setsuna finished.
It was better to step out rather than risk breaking her concentration with unnecessary noise.
"Oh... are you... finished already?"
"No, concentration is important when adjusting mana, so I came out to avoid disturbing her."
"I-I see. W-would you like something to drink?"
Ever since the nude painting part-time job, Yume had been acting awkward.
Did her eyes just flick toward my crotch for a second?
When I said I’d take whatever she gave me, Yume hurriedly rummaged through the cupboard to prepare coffee.
I approached to help her as she stood on her tiptoes, reaching for the cupboard.
"Let me help you."
"Kyaak!"
Perhaps she hadn't sensed my presence, but Yume jumped in surprise and lost her balance, tilting backward.
If it were Akito, a 'Lucky Lecher' moment would have triggered, and they would have fallen together into a 69 position, or he would have buried his face in her genitals or sucked on her breast. Unfortunately, I am not Akito.
Come to think of it, it makes no sense.
The strongest human in existence falls over just because an ordinary woman grabbed him while slipping?
Isn't that bastard falling on purpose?
Using high-level calculations and advanced reflexes to fall in a way that shoves his cock into the other person's face.
What a devious brat.
Naturally, Yume didn't fall, but as she backpedaled awkwardly, she leaned her back against my chest.
"Ah..."
When she looked up at me with those slightly drooping eyes, it was hard to hold back.
My cock reacted instantly, standing tall, but I endured without doing anything, maintaining that same indomitable spirit from before.
I wanted to hug her from behind right now, knead those large breasts like dough, pin her against the sink, and pound her senseless, but I held back.
Endure. I said endure.
I thought she would pull away immediately, but Yume seemed flustered as well, frozen with her back pressed against me.
Most of my experience with women was gained here, but I knew this reaction well.
This was a green light to push...
"Oppa?"
"Y-Yeon-woo is here!"
As soon as she heard Setsuna’s voice, Yume scrambled away and answered.
"Yeon-woo said he needed something to drink."
"Me too, me too. Can I have some ice cream?"
Even though no one asked, Yume spoke to Setsuna as if making an excuse when she came downstairs a moment later.
Setsuna, acting as if she didn't care, linked her arm with mine.
"You ate yours yesterday. The one left is Sara's."
After a brief chat about coveting Sara’s ice cream, Setsuna led me back to the room.
Even though the narrow stairs made it hard to walk together, she provided excellent escort service by keeping her breast pressed against my arm all the way up.
Back in the room, Setsuna smiled brightly.
"I adjusted my mana pretty quickly, didn't I?"
"Yeah, it was quite fast."
"Since I did well, can't you give me a reward?"
Setsuna’s eyes narrowed as she smiled playfully, demanding a reward.
Does she think I'm innocent?
Setsuna wagging her tail like this was purely to tease me.
I’d felt it since our first meeting, but she enjoyed seeing men get flustered or aroused by her actions.
"What do you want?"
"Hmm~ I haven't really thought about it... A kiss?"
Placing a finger on her lips as she pondered, Setsuna looked at me with a mischievous expression.
"I can't do that. You'll regret it."
"Ehh—that's mean. Am I not pretty?"
"You're pretty."
"Are you the type who doesn't touch his students? Professionalism? Work ethics?"
As if.
I have no such thing as work ethics. My profession is being a gentleman.
"No, it's because I'm so good at it that you'll fall for me."
"......Pfft."
After staring at me blankly, Setsuna burst into laughter.
How tragic that the truth was spoken but not conveyed.
It might have only been six months of intensive lessons, but my experience points were almost at max level.
Setsuna, rolling around clutching her stomach in laughter, eventually lay back and looked up at me.
Her eyes were laughing, but her gaze was seductive.
"Want to test it? Whether I'll fall for you or not?"
She must think I'm just being prideful and blustering.
The way she looked at me, as if I were cute, was clearly looking down on me.
This is why greenhorns who think they're all that end up getting humbled.
My sex skills are high enough that I could go toe-to-toe with the Madame right now.
Girls who tease and look down on boys their age get a real education the moment they meet someone with high sex skills.
Do you have any idea how many well-endowed 'ugly bastards' and pot-bellied middle-aged men with high sex skills there are in this world?
I should give her a little lesson so she doesn't fall prey to them.
I leaned down toward Setsuna, who was looking up at me while lying down.
A Spiderman kiss, with our heads facing opposite directions.
As I touched those small, giggling lips, I felt a body temperature warmer than most.
As I kept my lips pressed against hers, the giggling tremors grew, and I forced her lips open in sync, sliding my tongue inside.
"Hng, h—huung? Mmph, mmgh!"
As I swirled my tongue through the greenhorn’s moist mouth to my heart's content, the relaxed Setsuna’s eyes widened, and her body flinched.
The frequency of her flinching increased following my God Hand as it stroked her arm, and I coiled my tongue around hers, subjugating her as she tried to stubbornly resist.
"Nn, haah... hmph—nnng...!"
Perhaps frightened by the surging pleasure, Setsuna’s body bucked, but I pinned her arms above her head with one hand and used the other to caress her exposed belly where her top had ridden up.
It wasn't a sensitive area, but the God Hand forcibly developed whatever it touched into an erogenous zone, and Setsuna writhed in pleasure while pinned beneath me.
Because I was kissing her from above, my saliva flowed down her tongue and into her mouth, which was wide open from moaning and gasping.
"Haah... haah... gulp..."
When I ended the kiss and pulled away, I saw Setsuna trembling, still caught in the afterglow of pleasure.
The sight of the delicate girl shivering, with her nipples poking through her camisole and her eyes glazed as she looked up at me, was incredibly sexy.
"I told you, didn't I? You'd regret it."
"Ahht...!"
I laughed as I flicked the forehead of the greenhorn I’d conquered in one go.
However, even that seemed to lead to pleasure, as she arched her back high, trembling, before collapsing back down.
Did she climax? She talked so big, but she's such a lightweight.