Chapter 24
Chapter 24
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 24
Chapter Title: Eyes Meet, Lips Follow
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If our eyes met, then what came next was immediate...
"Oh my, why are you so tense? Come on in, relax."
I slowly eyed the woman before me—no, the Demon Sword.
Her green bob haircut and matching eyes were strikingly memorable.
And then, boldly, she perched her hips right on the edge of the desk.
It was the complete opposite of the stern image that typically came to mind for a guild master or chairperson.
She was more like a sexy model.
The smile she flashed at me was as fresh and vibrant as spring buds.
"You must have been surprised by the sudden summons, but I'm glad you came right away. Or maybe, from what you've heard, you had a pretty good idea already?"
"I figured it might be something like this. And honestly, I was hoping to join Kangrim Guild anyway."
"Oh~ Lip service too? I'm liking you more and more."
Sign recrossed her legs and rested her chin on her hand as she gazed at me.
A simple act of looking at someone.
But when a beauty like her did it, it felt like outright flirting.
And sure enough, waves of allure radiated from Sign's body in every direction.
Sexiness seeped from every glance of her eyes, every subtle shift of her legs.
Above all, her greatest charm was the relaxed ease emanating from her smiling face and her entire being.
That teasing, provocative demeanor had a magnetic pull on men.
'As expected of a Demon Sword ruling an entire guild. She's utterly composed even facing the contractor of an S-rank Demon Sword.'
Office attire paired with that effortless poise.
Was this the ripe allure of a mature woman?
Her breasts, concealed by her blouse and suit, asserted their presence even through the fabric.
The elegant lines of her legs, sheathed in stockings, overflowed with appeal.
Especially with her legs crossed, her skirt teased a glimpse of her panties without ever quite revealing them.
I'd come prepared, but facing such a captivating woman up close made it hard not to steal glances at those intimate spots.
"I take it coming all this way means you're open to joining our guild?"
"Of course that's my intention, but I'd at least like to hear the terms. I know my own worth, after all."
"Hehe, naturally. I have no intention of mistreating the contractor of an S-rank Demon Sword."
The woman stepped closer and lightly gripped my shoulder.
Through my clothes, I felt the soft touch of her hand.
With the same relaxed grace, she guided me to the sofa.
The whole sequence flowed as naturally as water, seating me effortlessly.
'...If a woman like this lays hands on you and pulls, no man could resist.'
Truth be told, there was no real need to refuse.
She was the master of a major guild, and if I planned to stick around in this industry, souring things with her—contract or no—would do me no favors.
Under those circumstances, enduring this kind of skinship... Any guy would turn into a meek lamb before her.
She knew exactly how well her looks and position worked on men.
'Compared to Kalia, she holds her own without much ground lost.'
Especially those legs that kept drawing my eyes and her grown-up allure—charms hard to find in Kalia.
If it were just about bust or hips, Kalia might have the edge.
But this woman possessed a subtle sexiness and mature depth that overshadowed even that.
'Let's check her specs, see what level she's at.'
I've gotten a good look at her appearance by now.
I promptly pulled up Sign's status window.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ 👤 Name: Sign 🏷️ Rank: A+ rank ⚡ Attribute: Lightning ❤️ Lust: 5/10 🎯 Sensitivity: 4/10 💕 Favorability: 5/10 Strategy Profile: A Demon Sword directly managing one of Korea's major guilds, wielding significant power and wealth. She's taken an interest in you after your proven abilities, and your looks align closely with her tastes. With her relatively casual mindset, she's far more likely than you might think to readily open herself up to you.
Not quite an S-rank like Kalia, but A+ rank was still an incredible level.
Plus, her spec as the master of a major guild was top-tier anywhere you went.
But the most intriguing part right now was her surprisingly high favorability.
'Already this high?'
I hadn't done a thing, and we'd only just met.
Yet her favorability was already over 5.
Thinking back to Kalia, this was more than enough to work with.
'She really seems to like me quite a bit.'
The strategy profile was overwhelmingly positive compared to Kalia's.
My abilities and looks were right up her alley.
Having boosted my specs was clearly paying off in moments like this.
'Things might go even better than expected.'
Of course, it was just potential for now.
I wasn't blatantly signaling interest in sex.
Being too overt wouldn't leave a good impression on a woman.
Besides, Sign was the Demon Sword heading a massive guild.
She didn't seem the type, but if I got on her bad side, it would complicate my plans going forward.
'And anyway, time's on my side, so no rush.'
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Currently using trait 'Demon Sword Pheromone'!] The trait that ramps up sexual arousal for Demon Swords in close proximity.
Tested on Kalia, the effects grew stronger the longer the exposure and the more confined the space.
In other words, Sign had no clue, but she was being conditioned by me in real time.
The longer our conversation dragged on, the more she'd feel drawn to me, regardless of her own will.
'Her baseline lust and favorability are already pretty high. Add pheromones on top, and it'll happen quick.'
So there was no need to push things fast.
I decided to wait patiently for her reaction.
We had guild contract talks to cover anyway.
Sign skillfully steered the conversation.
"As for the terms, no need to spell it out—they're top of the industry."
"I'm not super familiar with this stuff, but what exactly does 'top of the industry' entail?"
"Priority access to dungeon raids, top-grade gear support across the board, a free house in Seoul for easy commuting, and salary? Pfft, that's a given."
Confidence shone from her face as she spoke.
These were jaw-droppingly generous conditions.
This must be the financial muscle of a mega-guild.
At the same time, it showed just how immense the value was of Kalia, the S-rank Demon Sword, and her contractor—me—for them to throw out a deal like this right off the bat.
"We can also take good care of your Demon Sword side. Shame she didn't come along?"
"She doesn't like meeting people much. I handle this sort of thing."
"Mm, first contract and all—fair enough. I get it."
In truth, plenty of Demon Swords had zero interest in social dealings.
Of course, I hadn't brought Kalia to make things smoother for me.
"Let me show you the basic contract terms. I guarantee no guild offers better. And if you want extras, we can add them."
"...You're being incredibly generous."
"Let's just say we want you that badly."
Sign took a sip of water after that.
I leisurely reviewed the documents.
Even a second look confirmed they were stellar terms.
'No exaggeration calling it industry-leading.'
Full support in every aspect, no strings holding back my work.
A house handed over outright, plus insane salary as standard.
Honestly, I could live comfortably for years on this alone without lifting a finger.
It was baffling for a newbie contract, excluding the term length.
'Well, having an S-rank Demon Sword alone skyrockets a guild's value.'
Believe it or not, I used to be in the industry myself.
I could tell at a glance this was a killer deal.
But it wasn't all I wanted.
"Could I get a higher signing bonus, by chance?"
"Hm, the type who likes lump sums? Of course—though other terms might adjust down a bit."
"I can live with that."
The signing bonus here wasn't pocket change in the thousands.
With a fat upfront pile, I had plenty of ways to multiply it sitting on my hands.
Besides, my main goal wasn't hero work—it was banging Demon Swords.
I wouldn't be dungeon-diving all that much anyway.
Better to grab the cash heavy up front.
'Joining the guild is just to secure an easy environment for banging Demon Swords anyway.'
After that, I tweaked the contract or asked about this and that in the docs.
Mostly stuff I already knew or didn't matter.
I pretended to mull it over needlessly.
The contract already satisfied me—it was all to buy time.
How much time passed in our back-and-forth?
'Here comes the reaction.'
Pretending to scan the papers, I snuck a glance at Sign.
Her cheeks had flushed red before I knew it, her breathing a touch ragged.
Her eyes were glazed over, unable to focus on the contract or talk.
Her thighs rubbed together like they itched, twitching faintly.
She was radiating full-on arousal from head to toe.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Demon Sword 'Sign's Lust has increased by 1.] [Demon Sword 'Sign's Lust has increased by 1.] Sign's lust was already on the high side to begin with.
But constant exposure to pheromones in this tight space? The effects were undeniable.
Her lust had hit 7 before long.
For Kalia, that would've taken prolonged foreplay to heat her up to this point.
'She's sending signals with her eyes nonstop too.'
Stealing glances at my arms and shoulders.
Twitching big when my hands moved.
This was pretty blatant already.
That initial poised demeanor had largely evaporated.
If an outsider saw this, they'd swear the woman was openly seducing me.
"By the way, Guild Master—this is personal, but..."
"...Yes? What is it?"
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
At my words, Sign swallowed hard for a split second.
Then she casually brushed her hair behind her ear, flashing a sultry smile.
"No, none. Why? Want to add that to the contract terms?"
"Can you?"
"...Depends on you?"
She said it with a slight smile.
That was when Sign's eyes met mine.
Honestly, the moment I saw her figure, I was already aroused.
With our eyes locking—two people mutually desiring each other—instinct screamed this was on.
"...Push me away if you don't want it. An A-rank Demon Sword like you could manage that easy."
I closed in and kissed Sign's lips.
Far from rejecting me, she...
"Mmm... slurp, ah... hurry..."
Wrapped her arms around me, pulling me in.
'Easy.'
With this face and these traits, I'm invincible.