Chapter 62: A Cozy Home (5)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 62: A Cozy Home (5)
If I poured enough money into buying her favor and talked things out in a cafe or somewhere similar, we could probably restore our old relationship.
Just as I was thinking things were going exactly as planned, someone came running toward us in a hurry from a distance.
Ah, I didn't see this coming.
"Hero Jeong Yeon-woo!"
As she shouted, everyone turned their eyes toward us.
Since my face was fairly well-known, it was natural for people to take interest, but Jeong So-yul, who wasn't used to such attention, looked flustered.
I shielded her behind my back and watched the woman approaching.
She had recognized me and called out, but it wasn't out of goodwill.
And she was someone I knew all too well.
Kang Jeong-mi, the Head of the Strategy Department.
Our ill-fated relationship began during the dungeon omen investigation and continued all the way until the Break Line collapsed; she had despised me the entire time.
The Strategy Department, incompetent yet brimming with pride, had clashed with me at every turn whenever I entered a dungeon. When the transition to Square Garden happened, the Strategy Department faced mass layoffs.
From their perspective, these were employees who were absolutely unacceptable.
Personal feelings aside, I would have been disappointed if Lee Ru-da had accepted the Strategy Department from Break Line.
To be honest, they were just too incompetent. Despite being in the dangerous business of dungeon conquest, the department head let her personal feelings take precedence.
Even Colonel Park, whom I curse so much, never let his emotions interfere with an operation.
And I, while cursing Colonel Park just as much, followed his orders to the letter.
The fact that Kang Jeong-mi couldn't distinguish between public and private matters meant she was someone who shouldn't have been doing this job in the first place.
"Is that Jeong Yeon-woo?"
"Wow—it really is Hero Jeong Yeon-woo. Is that his girlfriend behind him?"
Once the attention was focused, it began to draw more and more people.
One by one, they started holding up their smartphones to film us, and Jeong So-yul gripped the back of my shirt anxiously.
"Department Head Kang Jeong-mi, what is the meaning of this?"
I spoke while glaring coldly at Kang Jeong-mi, the one who had created this situation.
Actually, I didn't even need to ask.
"That... Square Garden said they wouldn't hire me... Hero Jeong Yeon-woo..."
Kang Jeong-mi trailed off.
Is she saying I told them to fire her behind the scenes? Or is she asking me for a recommendation?
Kang Jeong-mi had been contacting me incessantly since I went on vacation.
I had consistently ignored all of them, but now she had somehow found out where I was and come to find me in person.
Kang Jeong-mi was up there in age and had been a department head at Break Line, so she had nowhere else to go.
Still, she had the experience, so I figured if she lowered her expectations and took a lower position, she might be able to get into some small-to-medium clan, but that wasn't my problem to worry about.
She must have suffered quite a bit lately; the fierce glint she had shown back at Break Line was gone, replaced by eyes full of desperation.
"I supported Hero Jeong Yeon-woo so much. I even took your side during the dungeon omen investigation."
Huh? Her memory is vastly different from mine.
I didn't receive a shred of support from the Strategy Department, which is why Kwon Ye-jin had to buy Thunderblue with her own money.
"When Park Sung-jun tried to harm Hero Jeong Yeon-woo, I was the one who stopped him. If it weren't for me, Hero Jeong Yeon-woo might have had to sell his body to those in power."
"... ..."
At Kang Jeong-mi's desperate words, the crowd gasped and began to whisper.
I felt Jeong So-yul's grip on my back tighten.
Wow—this woman is malicious.
She's just throwing out wild accusations because she thinks they can't be verified.
Park Sung-jun selling me? What a joke. That guy intended to use me to grow Break Line.
Even if he had planned to sell me, he would have waited until I was more famous and more valuable.
Because the media had been spouting such nonsense, Kang Jeong-mi was acting as if she had done something she never actually did.
She probably thinks that if she badmouths Park Sung-jun for trying to torment me, the onlookers will take her side.
She is the epitome of a cunning and filthy human being.
At least Park Sung-jun took responsibility for the things he did.
This bitch is even more of a piece of shit than Park Sung-jun.
Conscious of the people filming with their cameras, I opened my mouth.
"That's different from what I know."
"No, that's all Park Sung-jun's nonsense."
"What exactly is nonsense? You were the one who told Park Sung-jun to pressure me, Department Head Kang Jeong-mi. Things are quiet now because they're only investigating Park Sung-jun, but the police will be coming for you soon too."
"... ..."
Actually, I didn't know that for sure.
Kang Jeong-mi was hardly involved in the illegal activities Park Sung-jun had committed.
However, it was a fact that she had tried to screw me over, so she looked terrified at my words.
And since Kang Jeong-mi was the one who brought up prostitution, I tailored my nuance to match that.
I didn't explicitly say what she did, but to the ears of the crowd, it would sound like she had conspired with Park Sung-jun to use me for high-end prostitution.
The videos being recorded would spread like wildfire across the internet, fueled by the suspicions surrounding Kang Jeong-mi.
You dare try to incite a crowd? Fine, get buried by the very power of the media you tried to exploit.
"You have nothing left to say, right? Just looking at your face is exhausting for me, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't come looking for me again. I'll be blocking the dozens of calls and messages you send every day, so please stop."
After speaking loudly so the audio would be captured well on video, I took Jeong So-yul and left the scene.
If she had just quietly accepted Square Garden's decision and left, this wouldn't have happened, but she got caught in her own shallow trap.
Serves her right.
I disliked her, but since I hadn't really suffered any direct damage, I had been ignoring her. This turned out for the best.
The sooner people like that disappear from society, the better off the world will be.
"Hero Jeong Yeon-woo... could I get a picture..."
Even after witnessing that situation, there were still people asking for photos.
I didn't know whether to call it impressive or what.
More importantly, please hurry up and spread that video you just took.
"I'm sorry. Any other time would be fine, but right now I'm spending time with my younger sister."
The family excuse works well.
There have been many cases where the families of heroes suffered because of swarming crowds, leading to several controversies.
Perhaps because of that, unless they're malicious paparazzi, most people tend to accept it and back off if you're with family.
"Ah... she was your sister..."
The woman smiled brightly and left happily despite my refusal.
Meanwhile, Jeong So-yul frowned and glared at her.
What's with her? Seriously, I'll never understand this world.
Since it was impossible to shop with so many people crowding around, I took a pouting Jeong So-yul and returned home.
As soon as we arrived, she started pulling the console out of its box, and I helped her set it up.
She seemed to like it; she moved the installed consoles several times to get the positioning just right. After looking at the TV screen with a satisfied expression, she stole a glance at me.
"Oppa, do you like games...?"
"I do. Though I prefer PC games more."
Actually, I'm addicted to mobile anime gacha games.
But since I couldn't say that, I gave the safe answer of liking PC games.
"Hmm, want to play with me?"
"Sure, anytime. What's fun these days?"
Jeong So-yul, who had been hesitating with the controller, looked happy when I nodded and started downloading a game.
Sitting side-by-side on the sofa playing games, the awkwardness vanished, and we became close in no time.
She's incredibly good at games.
As an Awakened, my reflexes are technically superior, yet I couldn't beat her.
I wondered where she had practiced so much when she didn't even have a console; her game knowledge was so vast that I was defeated at every turn.
Thanks to that, as she teased me for losing, we grew rapidly closer.
"When did you two get so close?"
Jeong Yeon-a smiled as she watched us after coming home from work.
Over dinner, Jeong So-yul told her about what happened today—conveniently leaving out the part about receiving pocket money—and Jeong Yeon-a scolded me, saying I shouldn't spend money so recklessly.
Even so, she looked grateful to me for taking care of our sister.
"Strangely, since becoming a hero, I've been sleeping much more deeply. Now, I wouldn't even wake up if someone carried me away."
"Isn't it because you're tired from training and stuff? You shouldn't overdo it."
I chatted about daily life while eating, laying the groundwork by mentioning how I don't wake up easily.
I was curious to see how Jeong Yeon-a would act in the morning.
Jeong So-yul, having grown closer, talked a lot as per her original personality, making for a warm and lively dinner. Afterward, the whole family gathered to play games before heading to bed.
Jeong Yeon-a wasn't particularly interested in games, but she stayed with us until the end, seemingly enjoying doing something together as a family.
*
Early the next morning.
I woke up at the sensation of a presence behind the door.
Just like yesterday, I tucked my hand under the pillow and pretended to be asleep. The door opened cautiously, and Jeong Yeon-a stepped inside.
"Gasp..."
As soon as she entered and saw me, she let out a small, startled intake of breath.
I suppose she would. Because right now, I wasn't even wearing underwear.
I worried if it was too blatant, but I decided to just go for it.
Jeong Yeon-a, who had been frozen against the door, swallowed hard and cautiously approached me.
Since I had my eyes closed and was only sensing her presence, I couldn't tell the details, but judging by how she crouched near the bed, she seemed to be staring at my cock.
Right now, my cock wasn't just a simple case of morning wood.
I had been quite excited in anticipation of this situation, and it was much larger and more robust than yesterday.
Furthermore, with no underwear to restrain it, it stood tall and rigid, pointing toward the ceiling.
"Yeon... woo?"
After watching me for a bit, Jeong Yeon-a gave my shoulder a light tap.
When I didn't respond and continued to breathe steadily, she became quiet again.
Hurry up and touch it! My cock is literally trembling in anticipation right now!
As if she had heard my desperate wish, Jeong Yeon-a cautiously grasped my cock.
Twitch!
As her soft but cool hand touched it, my cock reacted with a throb. Startled, Jeong Yeon-a pulled her hand away and stared at me.
After remaining quiet for a long time, she cautiously began to poke and tickle my cock with her fingers.
There wasn't much stimulation, but the unique sensation was exciting.
Gaining courage after a few touches, Jeong Yeon-a swallowed hard and gently wrapped her hand around my cock.
Her hand remained still, as if feeling the warmth, which only served to tease me.
Just as I was worried I might lose control and start thrusting my hips, her hand began to move slowly.
A gentle motion, like stroking someone's hair, traced up and down my shaft.
"Mmm..."
When I let out a groan, her hand stopped instantly.
However, she didn't let go, keeping her grip on it. After a brief pause, the hand wrapped around the shaft began to move again.
"Haa..."
Jeong Yeon-a's breath became ragged, and the hand stroking my cock grew slightly faster.
Still, she wasn't rough, seemingly careful not to wake me.
If anything, that hesitant touch provided a different kind of excitement.
While stroking my cock, she used her other hand to rub the glans with her palm as if petting it. Her face drew closer until I could feel her breath on my skin.
Opening my eyes just a crack, I saw Jeong Yeon-a's face, staring intently at my cock as if inspecting it.
Flushed deep red, she was looking at it as if it looked delicious.
However, she was clearly holding back, telling herself she absolutely shouldn't put it in her mouth lest I wake up.
Even though I was already awake.
I wasn't the only one who was desperate, it seemed.
"Hmm..."
As I tossed and turned, Jeong Yeon-a recoiled in surprise, nearly falling backward.
I rolled over to face her and lay on my side, causing my cock to point directly toward her face.
Alternating her gaze between me and my cock, Jeong Yeon-a brought her face close to the member that seemed ready to pierce her.
Like a fish teasing a bait without quite biting, she brought her mouth close to the glans and hesitated.
Her plump, red lips looked exceptionally sexy and appetizing.
My cock was already as sensitive as it could be from the hot breath escaping her nose; all she had to do was bite.
Jeong Yeon-a, her eyes crossing as she looked down at the cock right in front of her mouth, opened her red lips.
The tip of her tongue, trembling as if from nerves, cautiously dabbed the very tip of the glans before retreating back into her mouth.
Now that she was nibbling, I flexed my cock to tempt her further.
Seeing my scrotum contract and my cock throb just from her lick, Jeong Yeon-a wore an expression of pure ecstasy.
And then slowly, very slowly, her tongue adhered to my cock.
The slow fellatio involved her tongue swirling around the shaft, coating it in saliva. Without using her mouth, she turned her head, using only her tongue to savor every nook and cranny of my cock.
The long, slow stimulation sent weak but persistent waves of pleasure through me, and my cock swelled even further to reward her constant licking.
Unaware of the signs of impending ejaculation, Jeong Yeon-a continued to lick, and I, unable to hold back any longer, erupted.
Splurt! Spurt! Glug!
Perhaps because of the long period of foreplay, a larger amount of semen than usual covered Jeong Yeon-a's face.
The cool beauty with the short haircut, one eye obscured, stood there with a dazed expression, her face covered in cum.
The white, opaque fluid flowed down her shapely nose and dripped onto her lips.
Following the line of her lips, the semen seeped into her mouth.
"... ..."
I could see her tongue moving slightly inside her mouth, as if savoring the taste.
With her face still messy with semen, Jeong Yeon-a moved her hand to touch my glans.
Her slender fingers, though a bit rough from her work as a mechanic, swiped away the last drop of semen clinging to the urethra.
Staring at the drop of semen hanging from her fingertip, Jeong Yeon-a slowly took her finger into her mouth.
Her tongue traced her fingertip between her parted lips, taking in the semen until it disappeared into her mouth.
Looking dazed as if tasting it again, Jeong Yeon-a looked at me, then cupped her semen-drenched face with her hands and hurried out of the room.