Chapter 34
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 34
Chapter Title: And the Exorcist Realizes (Gyeol Ryeong - Hypnosis Pussy Reveal)
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'It's been a while since I got a good, solid rest.'
Waking up in the morning, I stretched lightly, feeling refreshed and light.
It felt like the first time in ages I'd slept in.
It wasn't just my imagination. Over the past week, I'd had to wake up at set times for the training. On top of that, it was an unfamiliar bed.
As an exorcist, minimal sleep isn't a big issue.
As I've mentioned countless times, exorcists must always maintain peak condition in any situation.
Gyeol Ryeong can go a week without sleep, ten days on a single sip of water, and a month on half a loaf of bread.
But just because it's possible doesn't make it standard.
It's only when there's no choice that we push it that far. Whenever possible, it's better to eat normally and rest properly. Rest when you can.
Of course, exorcists recover from rest several times more efficiently than ordinary people. Thanks to that, Gyeol Ryeong's week of fatigue had vanished completely, leaving her brimming with energy.
Though last night, she'd pretty much collapsed into a total wreck...
'Something... yesterday was incredible. I think I said some wild things myself.'
'My memory cuts off midway, so I don't remember clearly...'
Anyway, it had been an insanely long session. My memories were hazy in all sorts of ways.
There seemed to be some embarrassing moments, but if I thought of it all as part of the "training," there was nothing to be ashamed of.
That aside.
'Is the training... over?'
The Chairman had clearly said just one week of training would do.
And yesterday had been exactly the seventh day. I hadn't heard anything about more content left to cover.
So now—
"The investigation."
Now I could finally start on the real reason I'd come here.
The investigation into this fog-shrouded city.
First things first, though—I'd need firm confirmation from the Chairman that I could proceed.
'And talk compensation.'
She'd taken down an imoogi, no less. I needed to confirm they'd pay the proper fee.
As I roughly sorted my thoughts, Dom the maid arrived as always.
Following her lead, I headed to the bathroom first to wash off the grime that had built up in all sorts of places.
Today, not only had I been allowed to sleep in, but there were no attendants for meals either.
I'd heard there'd be no afternoon training. It was only natural, since the training was all done.
After what was more like a late lunch than breakfast, I returned to the Chairman's bedroom and took it easy, as Dom had suggested.
I could've just lounged around lazily, but instead, I sat cross-legged for the first time in ages, meditating to regulate my energy.
Sip... exhale... sip... exhale...
How long had I been immersed in the meditation?
Dom called for me, so I stopped and followed her.
The place she led me to was the Chairman's study.
"You've worked hard, Exorcist. We're truly grateful that you endured our training for the whole week without complaint. On top of that, you resolved the mansion's biggest headache."
From his usual spot behind the desk in the study, the Chairman offered his praise.
He'd switched back from his casual speech during training to his original polite tone.
Was even that informal talk part of the training? Now that he was polite again, it felt oddly hollow.
And it hit me anew that my time here was truly coming to an end.
I needed to leave this mansion quickly to start the investigation, but there was an inexplicable sense of reluctance. Why...?
"Anyway, as you exorcised that imoogi, no amount of initial promised compensation would balance the scales, no matter how I think about it. So we've prepared a bit more. Dom, give it to the Exorcist."
"Yes, here you are, Gyeol Ryeong."
At the Chairman's instruction, Dom carefully placed something on the side table next to me.
It was a handy-sized bag, neither too big nor too small.
When I unzipped it, neat stacks of gleaming yellow gold bars revealed themselves.
I nearly gasped at the sight, but I forced myself to stay composed.
Besides the gold bars, there were other items carefully packaged inside the bag.
"Just gold bars would've taken up too much space. We've added some valuable gems as well."
"That's quite generous. It couldn't have been easy to prepare all this."
"If it's the imoogi we heard about, even this might fall short."
He had a point.
An imoogi is no pushover.
Thinking coldly, the price seemed just about right—maybe even fair. The Chairman had valued it honestly.
"I'll gladly accept the compensation for the request. I've taken measures to prevent issues from the imoogi's absence, but if anything arises, feel free to request my services again anytime."
Not sure if contact would even work in this fog-bound village.
Still, I had to say it.
Anyway, with the compensation received, it was truly over.
I'd undergone the training needed to live in this city and handled the request.
Now I could head out without reservations, scour the city, uncover the cause of this fog anomaly, and deal with it. While at it, find and rescue the missing Association exorcists.
"—Exorcist. The conversation isn't over yet."
"...? Is there more?"
No way—did I miss something in training and need remedial sessions?
A bit anxious, I looked at him, but the Chairman replied with a reassuring, gentle smile.
"Exorcist. I'm your enemy."
And said something incomprehensible.
"...?? What are you—"
Suddenly.
From the Chairman, who had seemed like an ordinary person moments ago, came the unmistakable presence of a yokai.
Right after, pitch-black fog-like energy erupted from his entire body. It was unmistakably yokai power, yokai energy—the power of a yokai.
And I.
"......."
"Stop, Gyeol Ryeong."
The Chairman stayed silent, while Dom clung to me from close range, holding me back.
And my hand had stopped right in front of the Chairman's face.
The hand extended toward his face glowed with reddish spiritual power.
My hand's spiritual power crackled against the yokai energy enveloping him.
The Chairman had merely released his aura. If I'd wanted, I could've torn through that yokai fog and smashed his head anytime.
As I thought that, Dom's nails dug a bit deeper into my neck's skin.
A threat that she'd pierce my throat if I continued.
I couldn't see them, but I sensed it. Those nails were unnaturally long and sharp for a human. And above all, from Dom too, yokai energy was now openly emanating, no longer hidden.
That's right.
Not just the Chairman, but his servant Dom as well—
"You...!"
How had I not noticed until now? Even if they hid it, after a week by my side, I should've picked up on it somehow.
But better late than never. I didn't know why they'd revealed it, but yokai were for killing.
Even if Dom was about to pierce my throat, it was fine. I was confident I wouldn't die.
"Whoa, whoa, calm down a bit, Exorcist. The mood was great just now. How about we talk it out?"
"Shut up."
"Let's solve this like civilized people—with words, not violence. Talking might reveal we get along surprisingly well."
"......."
Enough. No need to listen to yokai prattle.
This time, I resolved to kill him for sure. Moments ago, the shocking reveal had made me hesitate just in case.
But now, I'd finish it decisively. No mercy. I'd smash his skull—
"...?"
Thinking that, I tried to move my hand, but it wouldn't budge.
No, I could move, but I couldn't get closer to him. Like an invisible barrier was in place.
What spell was this? Even straining hard, I couldn't pierce or sense it—a high-level protective spell.
But don't think that could stop me. A yokai's flimsy shield was nothing to a genius like me.
"Calm down. Now, pull back your hand and step away."
I poured spiritual power without holding back. Wove an all-purpose counter-spell for various protections into my extended arm.
This would definitely reach him. The issue was Dom's hand on my nape.
—That's when I realized.
"Huh...?"
Before I knew it, I'd backed away from the Chairman.
My two arms, outstretched toward him, were now down at my sides. The spiritual flames on my hands had vanished.
'What? I clearly...'
Was trying to break the invisible wall protecting that man... gathered spiritual power for it... wove the spell... huh...?
Before I knew it, Dom had also pulled her hand from my neck and stepped back.
She grinned, now openly sprouting horns, wings, and a tail, flaunting her yokai nature.
But more than that, my current state.
Being naked was secondary. My body wouldn't move. At all.
"Nngh...! A binding spell on the body...? No, invisible hands... telekinesis? An insanely strong level... you bastard...!"
"No, no, seems like a misunderstanding. I'm not doing anything right now. I just gave you a command, Exorcist."
"Don't bullshit me! Then what's this?!"
"Even if you say that."
The Chairman shrugged.
"And I get what you're thinking, but I didn't do anything to protect myself earlier. Were you imagining some invisible wall or forced repulsion?"
Don't make me laugh. If not, then why hadn't my hand reached him?
"You just stopped yourself, Exorcist. Because you can't attack me. You can't anymore."
"Bullshit..."
"Don't believe me? Try it. I told you to back away, which was good, but I didn't say not to move, so go ahead. And spread your pussy open and show me?"
And I felt my rigid body begin to move.
I didn't know the principle, but it didn't matter now. Before my body was hijacked again, I'd end it with a blitz this time.
No need for spells. Not even that brief moment.
Gathered spiritual power to primitively reinforce my body, and this time smash him for sure. No chance for defense or tricks.
Thinking that, simulating it in my head, and about to execute—
I suddenly sensed my position had changed from before.
My eye level no longer matched the Chairman's. Dom standing beside grinned down at me, while the Chairman looked not at my eyes, but with delight at my lower region.
Before I knew it, I'd climbed onto the Chairman's desk.
Perched on the desk, leaning forward, using my own hands to spread my pussy wide open.
Exactly as the Chairman had just commanded.
"Ah... ah, ah..."
"Told you, right? You can't hurt me, Exorcist. And you can't refuse my commands. That's how it is."
The Chairman said that while fiddling with my exposed pussy with his hand.
I couldn't even think to swat his hand away, just stared down at it in dazed horror.