Chapter 197
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 197
Chapter Title: The Seventh and the Eighth (3)
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"Phew... That was fun."
"It's a bit much to call it a date... but it wasn't bad. Still, I'd prefer a more romantic one next time."
"How about we hit up a hot spring then?"
"As long as it's not a mixed bath?"
"......"
Yep, that's Ji-su for you.
She reads my mind too well.
I stretched as we came home through the wormhole.
Filming that video with the maid sisters had given me one big revelation.
The minimum of ten people condition? I could hit that way easier than I thought.
No need to limit each video to just one person.
Just cram in three or four like this time.
"Now I just need to worry about the reactions."
"You're posting it like we agreed, right?"
"Yeah... A promise is a promise."
Why the hell does Ji-su want her video online anyway?
I should start by gently probing that part.
Then find a way to back out if I can.
That's when I heard heavy footsteps thundering up the stairs.
It was Erofu, bounding up with her green hair and pointed ears.
"Master! Contact the Guild Master right now! My sisters have invaded!"
Her frantic tone and booming voice froze me solid.
This sudden?
Of all the times for me to step out?
Ji-su reacted first.
She whipped out her smartphone.
The dial tone rang, and it connected almost immediately.
"Master?"
"South B8 sector. Fly here with Jeong Ji-ham right away."
She had it on speaker, so the voice boomed out loud.
"Oppa too?"
"We need Jeong Ji-ham's ability. Two enemies. The eighth is under joint attack from Seol Yi-seom and Monk Gwanghan. The seventh has a hostage and is holding position. We absolutely need Ji-ham for hostage rescue and neutralizing the enemy. Hurry."
Ji-su opened a wormhole on the spot.
"Oppa, you can cast Time Stop Curse, right?"
I nodded frantically.
"One Time Stop left. About four minutes. Plenty of time."
I grabbed the plastic bottle I'd pre-filled with semen,
and Ji-su gripped my hand tight.
"Don't worry. No matter what, I'll protect you. Just think of it like your usual light pervy stuff. No need to stress. Your Time Stop skill is overpowered."
Right.
Time Stop! has insane performance.
Not content with world-scale effects, it even works inside sinkholes—totally cut off from the world. A total cheat skill.
No way something like that gets blocked by a villain who's just unicorn-blooded, not a real unicorn.
"Phew... Got it."
"We've already planned everything. Just stick to it. Even if things go sideways, I'll handle it somehow."
My completely changed little sister felt incredibly reliable.
But I couldn't just lean on her here.
"Two at once, huh... Exciting."
"There we go, my pervy oppa's back."
Her faint smile eased my tension a bit.
"Master! Wait!"
Right as we were about to step through the wormhole, Miho called out.
"Just in case. Take me with you!"
"No way. Oppa, tell Miho to watch Erofu here."
"At least take the choker!"
"......"
"......"
Everyone stared blankly at Miho's out-of-left-field suggestion.
"I told you. Lime sis is a monster. Beyond what humans can handle. So use this choker to tame her."
"......"
"I heard even Big Sis can't easily take Lime sis down if she gets serious. Could be just rumors, but it feels off."
Ji-su tilted her head.
"First time hearing that. Why didn't you mention it before?"
"No need until now. Lime sis doesn't even listen to Big Sis properly. She pops up if it seems fun, wreaks havoc, then bails when bored. Never thought she'd actually show... So take the choker. Taming Lime sis will be huge for you later!"
Miho's words tempted me for a second, but Ji-su clicked her tongue in annoyance.
"Typical fox timing. Oppa, think calmly. If you're using the choker, no rush now. Wait till Time Stop Curse lands and she's combat-ineffective. Or after things settle. Plenty of time."
"Oh... Yeah, true..."
"No way she didn't know that. Pushing the choker in this crisis? It's basically begging you to take it off. She's plotting something."
"That's not it! If I betray you here, I'm done for—no side will take me. I handed over all Amazoness info, so going back means death. Sixth Sis hates me; she'll kill me no matter what. My only way to survive is helping you crush the Amazoness completely."
"No more listening. Oppa, we Time Stop on arrival, stuff her with cum, done."
"My instincts are screaming bad vibes! Look, my tail fur's all standing up! This means something bad always happens!"
Ji-su ignored her and yanked my arm.
"You stubborn bitch! That's why..."
Unfortunately, Miho's words cut off midway through the wormhole.
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"What a shame. This throbbing in my horn... You've lost your virginity recently, haven't you?"
The rainbow-haired villain with a white horn on her forehead muttered as she parried my sword.
Our exchange ground to a halt.
'Damn. Feels like I'm down 20%...'
An invisible 3-meter zone.
Step inside, and I couldn't exert my full power.
"What? Seol Yi-seom lost her virginity?"
"S-so even the great Seol Yi-seom sleeps with guys..."
"Recently? That guy maybe?"
"Oh, the one they recruited to the guild?"
"No way! It's a trap to rattle us!"
"Rumors say he shot and uploaded that video... Maybe Seol Yi-seom Hunter's next..."
The whispers around us grated on my nerves.
Hearing that crap from the guys made my blood boil.
"Perfect expression. Mirrors how I feel. If we'd met sooner, we might've been friends?"
"Who'd befriend a villain scum like you? Even back when I was a virgin, no monster like you."
I gripped my sword and assumed attack stance again.
Beside me, Monk Gwanghan readied his long staff for a joint assault.
"Seol Yi-seom Hunter, looks like you've overcome your trauma."
"Overcome? Or just smashed to bits. Not sure."
"Much better. Congrats on shedding that burden."
"Not really the time for congrats."
Hated to admit it, but the villain's swordsmanship outclassed mine by miles.
Hard to even gauge the gap.
Not stats or skills.
Pure sword skill difference.
A rare case reaching higher realms without relying on skills.
The pinnacle I aimed for—she'd already attained it.
"D-did you hear? She admitted she's not a virgin!"
"Damn... Should've hit on her first..."
"Huge shakeup for the top three A-rank virgins list."
"So jealous..."
"Ooh... Her deflowering might hit the net too?"
I infused cold killing intent into my aura and blasted it at the whispering men.
They screamed and scattered in panic.
If not for this villain, I'd have gone over and stabbed their arms or legs myself.
'Ji-ham's pervy jokes never bugged me this much... Why do those piss me off? Trauma not fully healed?'
Then Ya Hye-jeong Hunter's voice rang from behind.
"Time's running out! Any more delay, and we can't fully restore Hunter Jeon Ra-im's legs!"
Two villains.
The sparkly-haired one in a serafuku blocking us.
And a girl in a black cloak crouched, staring down at Jeon Ra-im.
"Heh... The one behind scarier than the front... Frog in a well feeling."
"Monk, mind buying three seconds?"
"Doubtful..."
Monk Gwanghan pulled a small vial from his robes and downed it.
His movements accelerated wildly as he swung his staff and lunged forward.
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We emerged from the wormhole to deafening roars and air-shaking vibrations.
Like getting blasted by a massive amp.
"Whoa... Can't see a thing..."
All visible: a huddled kid, Jeon Ra-im collapsed clutching her thigh ahead of her.
And Uni standing guard, swinging her sword.
Well, honestly, no sword—just a blurry trail of its path.
"Yi-seom sis is crazy strong too..."
"Tch... She followed."
I glanced at where Ji-su muttered.
A fox-form Miho clung to my leg, now a baby fox.
"Not the time... Ji-su, wanna cover me close enough to use my skill?"
"Got it. I'll get you to the edge."
I took Ji-su's hand and walked slowly.
Pushing through the fight-watching crowd like casual spectators.