You're Gonna Be Really Stressed (2)
You're Gonna Be Really Stressed (2)
"Luxury stuff really is the best~ Not a single black thing in sight~"
As I tapped on the sunglasses I'd worn for the first time in a while, I heard Scarlet, sitting next to me, let out a kuk-kuk chuckle.
No need to spell it out, but we're in the car I bought yesterday.
Our destination is, of course, Changseong's Future Strategy Cluster.
The reason? Obviously to get to work.
'Well, from my perspective, heading to the Tower or a Rift and swinging Clare around would be easy and straightforward...'
But that's not how it is for Changseong.
My rough guess is they're thinking, "We've finally got the straw in, so let's suck it dry proper."
Maybe because I was lost in such a boring train of thought... before I knew it, my hand had slipped inside Scarlet's clothes, kneading her breasts freely.
"Ahng...!"
"Luxury really is the best, like I said."
"Haa, haa, hng...! You did say that, but... your hands are just...! Ahang...!"
"Haha, what are you talking about? These are my tits."
Travel time is always boring.
Killing time by tapping away on your smartphone is one way~
But groping your woman's tits—which you never get tired of—is another method.
Tits really do need to be bigger than your head, huh.
So, I just pulled Scarlet onto my lap and kneaded away to my heart's content.
"Nnguk...! Hnguk...!"
I tightly hugged and fixed her twitching body in place.
Then I pinched and twisted her hardened nipples, sending Scarlet—who'd already cum once—over the edge again.
"Higuk...!! M-Master, nim...!"
I could feel Scarlet's body, held in my arms, unable to move as she kept cumming nonstop.
Yup, a guy like me is a true Hero, packing not just size but technique too.
'Alright then...'
I've teased her as much as I wanted, so now it's time to pamper her.
I gently kissed her moist, snow-white nape.
Of course, my hands were still kneading her tits.
"Eung...! Hng...! Master...!"
"What?"
"There's one thing... I wanna ask...!"
"Yeah? What is it?"
When a woman wants to talk, it's a man's duty to listen seriously.
So, I pulled my hand out from inside Scarlet's clothes.
Then I wrapped my arms around her waist, and she completely surrendered her body to me.
"First off... this isn't about company stuff at all, it's just my personal curiosity..."
"Doesn't matter, ask away. You're my woman."
"Ah...♥ J-Just once more... say I'm your woman...♥"
"You're my woman, Scarlet. So I'll answer anything you ask."
"Eung...! H-Hng...!"
"Hahaha."
Spouting such corny, cliché lines without a hint of shame is also a Hero's duty.
Because a Hero is someone who turns people's absurd hopes and vague expectations into reality.
Anyway, I kept kissing her neck and ear, whispering softly.
"What is it? What do you wanna ask? Am I that intriguing?"
"Ahang...! Hng...! Y-You keep doing this, and I can't ask...!"
I couldn't help but burst into a kuk-kuk laugh and let her go.
Her reactions are always so good no matter what I do—I just can't leave her alone.
"Haa, haa... Seriously... I can't live without Master anymore..."
"Don't worry. I won't let you go for the rest of your life. So, what'd you wanna ask?"
"It's... I don't know if it's okay to ask, but... why'd you come back from the Otherworld...?"
"Hm? What, that's all? It's such an obvious, boring story."
"But I'm curious. If I were Master, I don't think I'd have come back."
Well... I get it. Honestly, I thought about it at some point too.
Of course, back then I didn't know if I'd be able to save the world or not, but I'm human after all.
Living comfortably in the world I saved, enjoying the rewards of saving it... I had to dream of something like that just to keep going.
"Sadly, dreams usually don't come true."
"Why...?"
"Simple. Once the hunt's over, the hunting dog goes in the pot."
"...I was hoping it wasn't something like that. Same here or in the Otherworld."
"Places where people live are all the same."
A Hero chosen by the goddess, who slew millions of demonkind and 72 Demon Kings.
Even lowballing it, that's national-level power.
Plus, thanks to the myth of saving the world, his popularity with the masses is sky-high.
In short... to the nobles and royalty with their noble blue blood, the Hero's very existence is a problem.
"It's not hard to understand, right?"
"Yeah... history proves it..."
"Anyway, that's why I decided to come back. The story of the world-saving Hero becoming the Demon King is cliché these days."
"Hehe, yeah. Twist the cliché too much, and it becomes the new standard."
"Hahaha. And I'm getting my reward right now, so no complaints."
"Oh my... really...?"
"Been my dream since I was a kid. Ravishing a beauty with dazzling blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes to my heart's content."
You're mine, so I can do whatever I want, right?
No need to even ask.
Scarlet hiked up her skirt like flowing water, slipped off her panties, and bent over.
"Go ahead and ravish me♥ We've still got a long way to go, hehe♥"
"Haha. But... didn't we do it a ton before we left?"
"Ahang~♥ But Master got me all hot and bothered again~♥"
"Yeah... my bad, then. No choice. Gotta take responsibility."
"H-Hang...♥!! I-It's in...! Hitting the end...!"
And so, today too, by the time the leather seats were soaked through and Scarlet's ass was bright red...
I finally arrived at Changseong's Future Strategy Cluster.
But...
"Isn't this... way too big?"
Normally, a company's newbie training facility is just a few buildings at most.
That's only natural.
But right in front of me was a small city sprawled out.
Even Clare, now in wristwatch form, sounded surprised.
"It's not just buildings..."
"Yeah..."
Inside the Cluster, every bit of infrastructure was there to make it a proper city.
As I blankly stared at the majestic sight, Scarlet's voice came from beside me.
"The resident population of the Future Strategy Cluster is about 200,000. Of course, it's not just Hunters—there are people aiming to become Hunters too..."
"And people supporting them. And their families."
"Yes. In other words, this place is what makes Changseong what it is today. Shall we go, President-nim?"
"Yeah. But we're calling me President outside, right?"
"Hehe, yes. Master is my Master alone."
"Hahaha."
Unfortunately, unapproved vehicles couldn't drive inside the Cluster.
So I had no choice but to walk with Scarlet...
Luckily, the destination wasn't far.
"This building stands out—super big and wide."
"Yes. It's made solely for Team 1. I mentioned it before—do you remember?"
"The department made up entirely of S-Class Hunters? The one that can't be exposed, so no official department name?"
"Oh my, you remember everything. We do have an office at HQ, but you could call this our real workplace."
"Figures."
Even after three years away from the battlefield, I could feel it crystal clear.
This building was full of all kinds of presences... the aura of the strong.
My heart started pounding a little, and Clare's voice—Yeomhwa—echoed in my head.
'At this rate... about 5 minutes?'
'Hard to say. Gotta clash for real to know.'
The presences in the building numbered about 40.
Each one a bit below or above Scarlet—by my standards, high-ranking demon level.
If I had to face 40 high-ranking demons at once in my current state...
"About 5 minutes, huh...?"
"Yes?"
"Nothing. Let's head in?"
"Yes. Team Leader-nim is waiting, so let's meet him first."
"Got it."
The moment we stepped inside, all kinds of gazes hit us.
No hostility or malice, though.
Curiosity, interest... that sort of thing.
"This damn popularity follows me everywhere."
"Hehe, you can't tear your eyes away from him. Come on in."
"Yeah. No security checks or anything? Thought we'd go through scanners."
"Yes. You're not an outsider anymore—you're an affiliate company president-nim."
"President, haha."
No HQ, no employees—hard to feel it sink in.
Hmm... if I hire staff, what kind should I get...? The moment that thought crossed my mind.
Clare wasn't one to miss the chance.
'Make a harem of bitches you can fuck anytime you want! Harem! Harem! Harem!'
'...'
Not a bad idea—hating myself a little for thinking that.
I quietly followed Scarlet into the elevator, down the wide, clean hallway.
And in a place I never expected, a familiar face smiled at me.
"It's a sincere pleasure to see you again, President-nim."
"Gonna take time to get used to that title. You're... Team Leader 1, right?"
"Haha, yes. I hope Scarlet didn't do anything rude?"
"Not at all. She's been a big help."
"Good to hear, hahaha. Bit awkward saying this in front of her, but she's caused me headaches more than once or twice..."
"T-Team Leader-nim!!"
After the greetings, I took a moment to look around the room and Team Leader 1.
Wooden floors faintly scented with pine.
Walls lined with all sorts of weapons of every kind.
For reference, they range from cold arms to firearms—everything.
And... Team Leader 1 was in a black dobok.
"Looks like some kinda dojo. Too big for a personal training space, though..."
"Haha, spot on. Anyone can use it anytime they want. What do you think?"
"If you're asking... I'd say it's the safest place in the world."
Team Leader 1's eyes sparkled for a moment.
His mouth opened at the same time.
"The safest place in the world. First time anyone's called our dojo that. If I may ask—why do you think so?"
"There's rules, and common sense works here. Plus, lots of toys."
No need to compare to a battlefield.
Compared to the outside where you might get hit by a car and flung to the Otherworld anytime—this dojo's way safer.
"...As expected, you're on another level. Felt it the first time we met."
"For the record, I'm good to start anytime."
Like Scarlet, Team Leader 1—an S-Class Hunter—was in a dobok, inviting me to the dojo.
His intent... obvious.
Wanna have a go?
So, Team Leader 1 dropped the pretense.
"Haha, you caught on."
"Only an idiot wouldn't. Ready when you are. Including those 10 hiding behind the wall."
Hell, Scarlet too—all at once if you want.
I didn't add that, but... Team Leader 1's eyes sharpened.
"Hmm... No special prep needed, President-nim?"
"Doesn't seem like it."
I let a bit of the power I'd kept bottled up leak out.
Instead of yapping, just come at me— that's the intent.
—Tang!
Team Leader 1 instantly kicked off the floor, leaping back big.
He aimed his black steel-like prosthetic arm at me, assuming stance.
"I salute that absolute confidence—dare to ask for a match!"
"Bring it."
Man, gonna get a real workout today.