The Labyrinth Team (8)
"It Comes Out If You Put It In" (B/B): During intercourse, a very low chance to increase Vitality or Intelligence by 1.
For a newbie who'd only been in the dungeon for three months, she wasn't without talent. She had a knack for magic, with Intelligence and Magic Power stats that were pretty decent, much like Hye-mi's. Of course, the rest of her stats were pretty lackluster.
But right now, there was something far more eye-catching than her stats. Her trait.
"Sex-related traits are pretty rare, generally speaking."
Kang-jun had only met a handful of people with sex-related traits across all four of his playthroughs. They weren't exactly easy to come by. Of course, he'd known about Zixu's trait long before this. He'd even teamed up with her back in his third playthrough.
If he had to describe her, she was the type who was cold on the outside but burning hot on the inside. Her pride was so strong she barely showed it, but it was there.
The three of them sat at the table in silence for a moment. It felt a bit awkward, so Hye-mi broke the tension with a smile.
"Nice to meet you. I'm also from the 226th Batch. We're in the same cohort, but I don't think I saw you at the Training Center. Which team were you on?"
"Team 1."
"Oh, I was on Team 9. I guess we missed each other."
The conversation stalled again. Hye-mi took a sip of water and glanced at Kang-jun, silently pleading for help with her eyes. Honestly, that was about all she could do.
Kang-jun took a deep breath and exhaled. As he shifted his posture, Zixu showed interest.
"I'm sorry for showing up out of the blue without warning. I heard about everything else, but I couldn't get your number."
"I was a bit surprised at first, but it's fine now."
"Well… what's the point of me rambling on? You'd be better off experiencing it yourself, right?"
Zixu's eyebrows twitched ever so slightly. She hadn't quite caught his meaning.
"Why don't you join our team for a bit? Then you'll see for sure."
She hadn't expected him to suggest that. Her eyes flickered a few times, her gaze dropping before rising again.
"…Won't it be dangerous?"
"Of course it's dangerous. There's no guarantee of safety in the Labyrinth."
"No, I mean… I'm worried I'll just get in the way."
"Everyone starts out that way. That's how you learn. This friend here was a total mess at first, too."
Kang-jun tapped Hye-mi's shoulder. She perked up and nodded eagerly.
"Yeah! I was all over the place at first. But once I got used to it, things got better. Everyone's like that at the start!"
Zixu gave a small nod.
"By the way, which batch are you from, Mr. Kang-jun?"
"The 224th Batch."
Zixu's expression shifted to one of mild confusion. She knew the difference between batches was only two, meaning he'd only been in the dungeon for three or four months. How could someone with such a short track record possibly lead a Labyrinth team? It didn't add up.
"Didn't you say you were the leader of the Labyrinth team?"
"That's right."
"But you haven't even completed your first Awakening yet. How did you become a team leader?"
Hye-mi jumped in, eager to brag.
"No, no! He's already completed his first Awakening! He's really amazing!"
Zixu's tone turned skeptical.
"Is that even possible?"
"Anything's possible."
Zixu looked like she was trying to figure out if this was one of those scams she'd heard about. There were cases where people used the Labyrinth team as bait, demanding large sums of money before disappearing. Even if you reported it to the branch office, there was nothing they could do. You didn't know which branch or who the person was, so there was no way to track them down. The best you could do was avoid falling for such scams.
"Honestly, I'm not sure I believe you."
"I saw it with my own eyes!"
Of course, no matter how much Hye-mi insisted, it didn't mean much to Zixu, who hadn't seen it herself. In fact, it was strange that she'd accept it so easily. From a newbie's perspective, her reaction was completely normal.
"Senior, you should just show her! Let's go to our training facility later. They have a stat measurement device there."
"No, it's fine. If you don't believe me, that's your problem."
"Huh? But why…"
Kang-jun acted like he had no interest in Zixu.
"Look, I've said what I needed to say. If you're interested, contact me. Whether you think I'm a scammer or not is your business. No matter how much I talk here, will it really sink in?"
Zixu kept her mouth tightly shut. Hye-mi looked a bit frustrated.
Kang-jun knew he shouldn't push too hard here. If the other side felt a sense of loss, it would only make their demands bigger. If he showed too much eagerness, it would backfire.
"First off, we're not scammers, and we're not asking for money. If you're curious, come and experience it for yourself. That's all there is to it."
He leaned in slightly and flicked his fingers, signaling her to come closer. Both of them leaned in, and a whisper was exchanged.
"I'm Lee Kang-jun from the 224th Batch, 41st Branch. If you're still suspicious, you can verify it."
Soon, their ordered food arrived. The three of them ate in silence and left the restaurant. The cool air cooled their heated bodies.
"Then I'll be going."
"Yes, good luck in there."
Kang-jun gave a light nod and turned away without hesitation. Hye-mi quickly bowed and followed closely behind him.
"Senior, is it really okay to let her go like this? You said she was a good prospect."
"She's a good prospect. But don't act too eager. This is all part of the strategy."
Only then did the naive Hye-mi clap her hands lightly, realizing her mistake.
"Ah, I'm sorry. I didn't think about your plan and just jumped in… Did I mess things up?"
"No, you did great. Really."
It wasn't just empty praise. Hye-mi was actually a pretty good partner. While you needed slick people for recruitment, you also needed someone as innocent as Hye-mi. It helped soften the harshness of the initial pitch.
"She'll contact us, right?"
"Maybe. She might not, but… I think she will. What would you do in her shoes?"
"I think I'd give it a try at least."
"Exactly. Especially now, she's probably feeling frustrated. Her expectations weren't met."
Especially someone like Zixu, who was likely feeling even more frustrated. She thought she had some talent, but she was stuck working at a cram school for pocket change. That was why Kang-jun had dangled the opportunity in front of her. He'd told her to test the waters, and given her personality, she wouldn't let it go without trying.
"Still, she's a newbie for now."
How long could a three-month-old newbie really hold out? She hadn't been broken down yet, so she'd probably try to seize this opportunity while she was feeling frustrated.
The two of them took the subway to District 34, where their new team house was located. Hye-mi had also moved here two days ago after packing up her study room in District 31.
It was just past lunchtime, so Ogeunam hadn't returned yet. The empty house was filled with an eerie silence. Hye-mi was visibly tense.
"Um, I'm going to make coffee. Would you like a cup?"
"Yeah. No sugar, please."
Hye-mi headed to the kitchen, which was visible from the living room. Kang-jun sat on the sofa for a moment before quietly getting up and following her. Her hands stopped mid-stir.
Kang-jun lightly kissed the nape of her neck. Hye-mi leaned against the sink, the spoon still in her hand. Her breathing grew heavier.
He pressed his body flush against hers, one hand on her chest, the other on her groin. Eo, hmmm, senior… Her voice turned sweet.
He stripped her lower half completely, revealing her plump buttocks. Hye-mi's ears were still red with embarrassment.
After a bit more foreplay, he turned her around. Her mouth was slightly open, her breath coming in sweet, ragged gasps. Kang-jun unbuttoned a few buttons of her shirt, exposing her breasts, and began to suck on them. Hye-mi's moans grew louder.
He lifted her onto the sink and licked her groin. Ah, I haven't washed yet…
"Yeah, it smells a little."
"R-really?!"
She looked as if her private parts had been exposed. She instinctively pulled her legs together. Kang-jun laughed, thinking it was a joke, but she didn't seem to take it that way.
"Sh-should I go wash up?"
"No. This is better."
Kang-jun yanked off his pants. His large member sprang out. The position was awkward for penetration, so he carried her to the dining table. There wasn't much space to lie down, so Hye-mi tensed, worried about knocking over the items on the table.
Hup. Kang-jun thrust his member deep inside her. As he began to move back and forth, Hye-mi started to moan. The items on the table began to rattle. Each time, her eyes would open and close.
"Hah, hah, hah."
Hye-mi panted. Kang-jun felt like he wasn't getting enough pleasure in this position, so he picked her up while they were still connected and carried her to his room. The moment they reached the bed, he began to thrust roughly.
"Senior, senior! Ah, ah, ah."
"Call me oppa."
"Oppa, h-oppa, h-oppa, h-oppa!"
Kang-jun pulled his member almost all the way out and thrust it back in repeatedly, especially scraping against the sensitive walls. She bit into the pillow to muffle her sounds.
He leaned his weight down, grinding against her from above. She was about to die. She, who usually only moaned, now begged for her life.
"Oppa, I really can't. Ah, really. Ah, wait. Wait. Just a moment!"
She twisted her body violently, but he didn't let go. Her legs kicked wildly. She eventually collapsed onto the bed. Kang-jun continued to thrust, ignoring her resistance. He was starting to feel his own climax approaching.
Realizing her pleas were useless, she tried to endure it as best she could. At some point, she held her breath and bore it.
When his climax ended, Kang-jun pulled out and ejaculated on her pale back. Her body, which had been tightly contracted, went limp. Her breath, which she'd been holding, burst out, and her back rose and fell repeatedly.
Kang-jun converted all his Magic Power into Vitality. His flaccid member began to stiffen and grow again. Hye-mi's climax hadn't even ended yet.
He grabbed a few sheets of tissue and wiped the mess from her waist before laying her down again. Her face was bright red, and she looked at him with slightly unfocused eyes. Her parted lips continued to breathe heavily.
Kang-jun lifted both of her legs and thrust his member straight into her hole. She swallowed it all, her body twisting for a moment. He leaned his weight down and began to suck on her mouth. Hye-mi accepted the intruder's tongue. He moved his hips in that position, her hot breath coming in ragged gasps.
Then, the phone rang. Kang-jun reflexively looked at the phone by the bed. It was an unregistered number. But somehow, he felt it was Zixu's call.
"Hello?"
Hye-mi's eyes, which had been floating in the clouds, snapped open at the sound. She hadn't expected him to answer. She covered her mouth with one hand to stifle her moans.
Kang-jun shook his hips more viciously. Hye-mi furrowed her brows, trying to endure the sensation. She even tried not to make loud breathing sounds, worried he might hear.
As soon as the call ended, he put the phone down and shook his hips roughly. Hye-mi let out a loud moan, releasing the breath she'd been holding.
"Right, she couldn't just sit there doing nothing."
Zixu had acted exactly as Kang-jun had predicted. The call coming so quickly was unexpected, but… it meant she was already heated up.
Kang-jun sent Hye-mi to paradise a few more times.
She, too, was gradually getting lost in the pleasure he gave her.