Chapter 76
Chapter 76
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 76
Chapter Title: Fucking Bastards
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Though there was a subtle game of nerves and clashing interests between the Hero Association and the government, they both fundamentally agreed on one thing: maximizing the use of superpowered individuals.
That made routine health checkups for those with abilities critically important.
Any anomaly in the bodies of the good superpowered individuals working for the government and Association could directly translate to a loss in combat strength.
"How's it looking...?"
The examination Orca had requested was considered quite significant as well.
With all superpowered individuals here being women except for one, they inevitably had concerns about their physiological functions.
Relationships formed before their abilities awakened naturally led toward starting families,
and if pregnancy and childbirth were part of that process,
superpowered women worried whether their abilities might affect conception or delivery.
Of course, cases where abilities actually impacted pregnancy or birth were exceedingly rare. To be more precise, miscarriages directly caused by one's own ability were almost unheard of.
Losses from combat aftereffects were common, but superpowered bodies were inherently superior to ordinary humans', with eggs and uteruses that were exceptionally healthy as a result.
The sample size was still too small for definitive conclusions, but domestically and internationally, there were already superpowered individuals who had successfully borne second-generation children.
Did those children inherit their parents' abilities?
That was another question without an easy answer.
Among roughly ten such children,
only two had fully inherited their mother's ability.
There were seven girls and three boys to begin with.
Excluding the boys,
two out of seven girls had inherited abilities.
The remaining five were physically healthy but couldn't use their maternal lineage's powers.
Even so, it was seen as highly significant. It proved abilities could be passed down through generations.
But the sample was still too limited. Some of the boys might develop abilities later. No one could say for sure.
That made Crow a truly one-of-a-kind existence.
Back to the story.
"Pardon? What were the results?"
Orca had borrowed equipment that could even withstand her chill for the exam,
but the outcomes were still negative.
"No pregnancy, for sure. But there's one bigger issue..."
One researcher trailed off, sweat pouring down despite the temperature not warranting it—thanks to Orca.
"Y-your body is fine, Orca. Incredibly healthy, in fact. It's fully adapted to your ability. But..."
"But...?"
"...E-even if you were to... you know, have relations, it seems difficult to conceive."
Orca's heart sank. The explanation wasn't even finished, but the shock hit her so hard she could barely breathe.
"Let me explain simply. As you know, pregnancy requires implantation first, and for that, sperm must survive to meet the egg. Here's where sperm faces a huge hurdle. Your ability is exceptionally unique, after all."
Orca's ability was peerlessly influential.
A unique power that defied physical laws, freezing and thawing her surroundings at will, even shaping ice freely.
But its output was so intense that Orca sometimes couldn't help unleashing chill and cold air around herself. It was beyond her control.
"So the sperm can't endure it. Not just sperm— it could affect a fetus too. That makes IVF tricky as well."
"The sperm...?"
But in that instant,
Orca realized one more thing.
According to the researcher, she was now the tragic heroine who couldn't bear children with any man,
but wasn't there one man who could overcome all these trials and hardships?
"Um...! Th-then..."
In a rare stutter, Orca forced out a grueling question to the researcher.
"If... the sperm could withstand my cold... could I get pregnant then...?"
This bordered on science fiction. A question they could only speculate on for now...
"Well, if so, it wouldn't be impossible...?"
The researcher gave his honest opinion.
Only then did Orca leave, hands trembling uncontrollably.
No time for thanks or gratitude—
she staggered straight back to the prison.
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The same time,
inside Wing C.
With no special routine for inmates today, they were free to chat, eat, read, or exercise.
"...Hey."
"Eh...?"
On this quiet day,
Crow sought out Deoksoon alone and spoke to her.
"Mia, sorry..."
The location—inside the shower room—made his apology sound a bit comical. Especially with Lily and Creep following him, killing any tender mood.
"..."
Still, Deoksoon's mood lifted inwardly.
Even if she had to endure months more here, as long as Crow came by apologizing like this, it wouldn't be the worst.
"I-it's fine. Y-you didn't even care about me anyway..."
"No. I'm really sorry... Yeah..."
Seeing Crow stutter like her own nervous self melted away her resentment naturally.
It even felt couple-like. His weary face, so much like hers now, and his shaky voice were subtly appealing.
"I said it's fine!"
But Deoksoon played a bit hard to get, in her own way.
'Just fuck me already.'
Her inner thoughts were utterly depraved, but Crow couldn't read minds.
"U-um... Can I whisper in your ear? Yeah...?"
So he borrowed her ear, whispering softly.
"Next time... when we're alone, let's do it... Got it...?"
Crow felt immense guilt toward Deoksoon, dragged into the mess sacrificing for him and Lily.
So he offered compensation like a desperate whore selling her body to fix everything. He knew it was the perfect consolation for her.
"Uh, y-yeah... S-sure!"
As expected, Deoksoon's face broke into a giddy grin, cheeks flushing uncontrollably. Her emotions were so honest and pure.
She wanted to tease more but couldn't hide her excitement. Deoksoon was weak to Crow's subtle seduction.
"...Ack, ahem! Sniff!"
Her sudden throat-clearing at sensing danger?
Likely because Lily was staring daggers at them from beyond the shower room door.
Lily's red eyes drew you in, and just gazing into them felt like your mind melting away.
Deoksoon never ignored such latent threats. She didn't want to die.
"Ah, hehe... B-buying me something yummy is enough..."
So she put on an act while glancing at Lily,
who never once blinked those big, beautiful eyes, staring steadily at Deoksoon.
"...I-I'm going now!"
Even as Deoksoon fled, Lily shot her a laser-like glare,
but once only the three remained in the shower room, Lily finally flashed her sweet smile and clung to Crow.
"Oppa, what'd you say to Deoksoon unnie?"
She looked like a child wheedling for ice cream—a lover now boldly indulging in clingier touches.
"Just... thanks, and please take care of me from now on..."
"That's all? Really?"
The three bickered on in the shower room. Lily locked arms with Crow, gazing up coquettishly until he spilled the truth.
Of course, her charm was far from ordinary girlish cuteness. Despite her adorable beauty, Lily's smile always carried an ominous dissonance.
"Let's go back now... Yeah? I hate it here..."
Even as Creep sniffled and whined to return to the room, Lily and Crow focused only on each other.
"He didn't say anything else..."
"Really? Liar. Oppa, why do you keep hiding things from me... I tell you everything..."
Now fully hugging him from the front, Lily pinned Crow against the wall.
Before long, Crow's lower half bulged noticeably—whether from Lily or sheer arousal. Just hand-holding or hugs now sent his body craving pleasure.
"For real? Nothing else?"
"...Hng! Y-yeah... I swear..."
Even during routines,
Lily used her hands and body to ease Crow's pain, granting him relief.
As a result, Crow's body was adapting more and more to her.
"Then kiss me. Okay?"
"...Got it."
He couldn't refuse the Lily who nursed him. Crow relied on her to overcome withdrawal symptoms.
A few of Scardi's cigarettes midway made the lingering pain bearable.
Crow was now expertly navigating prison life.
"..."
Creep scratched her head watching their deep kiss. Her reaction today felt oddly mature.
"Ah, fucking bastards."
Lily and Crow froze mid-kiss.
They doubted their ears, turning toward Creep.
"Huh?"
Creep beamed innocently, as if unaware of her own words.
Childlike,
adorably.