Chapter 63: The Players Enter
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 63: The Players Enter
“Yo~ Long time no see.”
“…Why are you here again?”
Now, Trevor, what’s with that annoyed look? It’s been a while.
We built a friendship while saving Haruna, and I even gave you money. Isn’t a friend who gives you 100 million G a friend for life?
I pulled out the expensive plastic model I brought as a gift and grinned.
“Don’t be so defensive. I’m here because I have business. Here, a gift.”
“…I already have it.”
“Shouldn’t you have two or three of these? One for the collection, one for display, and another for… well, you know.”
“Including those, I already have five.”
…This guy is spending way too much money just because he earned a bit. I don’t know much about plastic models, but why would anyone need five of the same thing?
“Congratulations, then. Now you have six. Aside from professional dealers, you probably have the most as an individual, don’t you? Stand tall and take some pride in it.”
I forced the gift onto him and stepped into his house.
He still hasn't cleaned the place. Just smell that musty air.
He must have been spying on a famous female celebrity’s phone, because her text logs and photo gallery were pulled up on the computer screen.
When I stared at it without a word, Trevor hurriedly turned off the monitor.
“It’s fine. I’m a broad-minded gentleman who doesn’t consider voyeurism an abnormal fetish.”
“Shut up and tell me what you want.”
“I need information on this woman and this phone number.”
One was the information on the woman Park Yu-jeong had handed over, and the other was Park Yu-jeong’s own number.
Even if she’s overflowing with lunacy, Park Yu-jeong always keeps her word. She said I wouldn't lose anything, so I want to believe her, but that woman only focuses on the result.
For example, if A and B are fighting and Park Yu-jeong says, “Make sure A wins,” she will make it happen no matter what.
Even if A’s limbs are severed, A’s family dies, and A goes insane in the process, she will strive to ensure the result—that A won—is achieved.
So, I couldn't just relax.
“By the way, don’t go digging into that number later or posting it on the internet.”
“Ha—you think I’d get caught?”
He’s so confident he won’t get caught, even though he’s the type who eventually gets lectured and captured by Akito.
Since I’m already warning him, should I provide a little more service?
If no one notices Trevor’s identity, the request itself won’t even exist, so Akito won’t have a reason to take him down.
“Your precious electric magic? Whatever that lightning-thingy is, it probably won’t get caught. But your magic is read-only, so if you post something on the internet, you leave a trail. They’ll find you eventually.”
“Let them try. You think I’d get caught?”
Trevor sneered, his face looking incredibly punchable. He had the classic criminal mindset of believing he’d never be caught.
“You think your magic is the only strange thing in the world? Ever heard of a Supernatural Ability called Event Certainty?”
“… …”
Event Certainty was the ability of a heroine-class character who would appear much later.
Thanks to the developer’s shitty balancing, it was a cheat-like Deus Ex Machina that could fix a desired outcome in the future.
Of course, it was similar to Park Yu-jeong’s focus on results; the user didn't know the process, and they couldn't fix something massive like killing someone specific or changing the world.
You couldn't set detailed conditions or exert immense force, but if you fixed an event like ‘I will meet Trevor at a certain time,’ then Trevor would happen to pass by that area at that time.
Whether you’d actually notice Trevor passing by was uncertain, but the meeting itself—being in the same place at the same time—would be established.
It was an ability that could be useful or useless, but the smart people in the Government utilized it incredibly well.
For instance, they would fix the event of meeting Trevor, then flood the surrounding area with CCTV cameras. Afterward, they would cross-reference the faces of everyone who passed by.
The ability itself was vague for getting a specific result, but when combined with state power and capital, it produced terrifying results.
“What if they use Event Certainty to meet you? You barely ever leave your house. They’d identify you as the culprit immediately.”
“… …”
“Is it just Event Certainty? There are plenty of methods and spells to track trails. And trust me for once. Stop spying on my stuff, and stop trying to record our conversations.”
“How… did you know that…?”
“I told you. There are all kinds of magic.”
Like Game Magic, which lets me know future events like a prophecy.
When I brushed it off as magic, Trevor finally seemed to realize the gravity of the situation, his face hardening.
Right, you need to live carefully so you don't get caught and can stay useful for a long time.
“And stop messing with Assemblyman Blake.”
“But that guy is such a prick.”
“You’re not invincible, so pick your battles. What are you going to do if that guy snaps and starts hunting you down? At least set up a fall guy to take the blame.”
“You say such villainous things so casually. You’re telling me to frame an innocent person?”
Aha, so secretly peeping at sex videos on a female celebrity’s phone while jerking off is a righteous act? Truly magnificent.
I didn't want to get into a pointless argument, so I moved on and took the data from Trevor.
“Wow… this bitch is crazy.”
Trevor clicked his tongue after looking at Park Yu-jeong’s data.
But this was just the tip of the iceberg—not even the first letter of the 'P' in Park Yu-jeong.
“For your information, she has the ability to track you, and her intuition is craaaaazy sharp. If you mess with her even a little, she’ll find you and kill you slowly, cutting off an inch of your finger every day. Don’t ever get involved with her.”
“Seeing what she’s done, I’ve lost all desire to get involved.”
Despite his words, Trevor looked at Park Yu-jeong’s data with interested eyes.
A future where he gets caught by Park Yu-jeong after acting out flashed through my mind, so I hurried him to show me the information on the woman I had to seduce.
Merina Graham.
As I suspected, the charity party was an event hosted by Angelica’s mother’s side.
Merina wasn't the mother, but a distant relative of Angelica.
I wondered if Angelica would be at the party too. She’d already joined Akito’s group, so I didn't want to get entangled with her.
But if I backed out now, Park Yu-jeong wouldn't forgive me.
Even if we weren't close, I couldn't afford to let her anger stacks build up.
Park Yu-jeong had described her as an ugly middle-aged woman, but that was only because the beauty standards in this eroge world were ridiculously high. By the standards of my previous life, she was just an ordinary woman.
She was in her early thirties, but she didn't look old enough to be called an "ajumma."
Still, it was a relief. If she had asked me to seduce a grandmother and make her climax, I would have refused regardless of any anger stacks.
While looking through Merina’s text logs and internet search history to grasp her tastes and personality, my eyes caught a text exchange with a man.
Justin? Who is this guy, and why is he treating Merina so poorly?
Based on the texts alone, it felt like a master and slave dynamic. Not that they were doing slave play; he was just talking down to her, swearing, and berating her, while Merina endured it all in silence.
Angelica’s Graham family and Chika’s Fraser family were quite prominent here.
Chika’s father wasn't one of the 12 Zodiacs, but he was a perennial number two who came close. Her mother was from a wealthy family where three generations had been chairmen of major corporations.
The Grahams were famous as a family of mages, and most of them, including Angelica’s parents and even distant relatives, were talented mages working in the field.
When I looked up this Justin guy, he turned out to be a distant relative of Angelica and a member of the Graham family as well.
He was the typical second-generation chaebol archetype who acted like a thug using his family name.
Looking into Merina again, it seemed she had no talent as a mage. Was this one of those common tropes where the family looks down on the one without talent?
But to look down on her seemed odd, as Merina had business savvy and appeared to be managing several of the Graham family’s businesses.
I could use this.
After finishing the investigation into Merina’s surroundings, I warned Trevor one more time to be careful. He got angry, asking if I was his mother, and kicked me out.
Seriously, you try to be nice to him and this is what you get.
I went home, changed into a clean suit suitable for a charity event, and stepped outside. By chance, I ran into Yume, who was returning from grocery shopping. She looked startled.
“Wow… Yeon-woo, you look dashing. Where are you going?”
“There’s a charity party. I was lucky enough to receive an invitation.”
Sorry, gentlemen. It wasn't actually a coincidence.
I’m an extra, not Akito. There’s no way events like this would just happen to me like daily meals.
Opportunities are something you create for yourself.
I waited about 40 minutes for Yume to return just to show her this suit.
“A charity party? I’ve only seen those on TV…”
“It’s my first time, too. Someone who thought well of me gave me an invitation, but I don't look strange, do I? I’m dying of awkwardness.”
There is indeed a certain blue-haired person who thought well of my hand skills that can make someone climax with just their breasts.
I slowly turned in a circle in front of Yume, showing off how well the suit fit.
Finally, I struck an awkward model pose and gave a fresh, embarrassed laugh. Yume watched me with a warm, motherly smile.
“You look wonderful. Not awkward at all. Any woman would fall for you.”
“Even you, Yume?”
“Huh…? Don’t tease an old lady.”
Yume blushed and looked away.
Yes, this is exactly what you expect from a married woman in an eroge.
Acting like a typical housewife, Yume touched her cheek and then beckoned me over after noticing something.
“Yeon-woo. Could you come here for a second?”
I approached her across the waist-high white fence. Yume reached out and touched my tie.
“I guess you haven't worn a tie very often?”
“No, I don't usually have a reason to.”
“Hehe, you’re becoming an adult.”
This wasn't a coincidence either; I had intentionally tied it messily.
I am a man who creates his own opportunities.
Yume straightened my tie, just as she would for her husband heading to work.
Every time her hands lightly brushed against my chest, I felt a surge of excitement. It wasn't just me; as the task took longer, Yume became quieter.
“There, finished. Much neater now.”
“Thank you, Yume. I’ll repay you later.”
“Oh, no need for that. Have a good time.”
Having successfully presented myself to Yume as a promising, diligent, handsome, sexy, kind, and cool young man, I turned away.
I spotted Sara in the distance and gave a light wave, but she just scowled, walked up to Yume, said something, and dragged her into the house.
I’m still hated at Yggdrasil, it seems.
But Yggdrasil wasn't my destination today.
Time to go enjoy the stares of the attendees who will be stunned by my beauty.
I took a taxi to the hotel, where Park Yu-jeong, wearing a black party dress, greeted me.
Damn it, my dick, don't get hard. It’s Park Yu-jeong.
However, Park Yu-jeong’s charm in that party dress was enough to override reason.
The slightly short dress wrapped around her smooth thighs appetizingly, and with her shoulders completely exposed, my gaze naturally drifted down to her large breasts.
Why is she sexier when she’s slightly covered than when she’s stark naked?
Noticing my gaze, Park Yu-jeong gave a playful smile.
“I’m not showing you my pretty pussy today. If you want to see it, you’ll have to pay.”
“How much?”
“Bold, aren't we? But I’m definitely not showing you, tee-hee—”
Park Yu-jeong giggled and got into the prepared limousine.
Since we were already near the hotel, we arrived shortly. Before getting out, Park Yu-jeong reiterated today’s goal.
“You just focus on Merina. You’re here to seduce Merina Graham.”
“I’ll do my best.”
“However, absolutely no dominant sex. She’s been suppressed for so long, so give her sex that builds up her self-esteem.”
She had quite a few requirements.
“Why don't you just give me a detailed list of positions to use while you’re at it?”
“Ahaha, did I interfere too much with the expert? Go on and seduce her, Mr. Expert.”
Park Yu-jeong patted my chest with her palm and opened the car door.
An expert at seducing women… I suppose I’ve reached a level where I could be called that, but it wasn't exactly a pleasant title.
When I grabbed Park Yu-jeong’s wrist as she tried to step out first, she stared at me.
Without a word, I exited through the opposite door and offered her my hand.
“What a polite man.”
“I’m not usually this sweet. But there’s a time and a place for everything.”
“I’m starting to find you more and more reliable. Very professional.”
As I escorted her in a manner befitting a high-society charity party, Park Yu-jeong smiled brightly and took my hand as she stepped out of the car.
Then, she naturally linked her arm with mine, pressing her large breasts against my arm.
Subtly rubbing her breast against my elbow, Park Yu-jeong whispered to me.
“You know the person you’re supposed to seduce isn't me, right?”
“I could always do both.”
“Ahat, I’m a bonus? Not bad.”
Park Yu-jeong flaunted a pleasant smile as she entered the party hall with me.
The hall was filled with people who were clearly successful.
Since my appearance changed, I’d gone around seducing women in various places, but this was my first time at a high-society party like this.
But I didn't feel intimidated at all. After all, I had a face that provided all the plausibility I needed.
Now then, let’s get to seducing.