Chapter 228
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 228
Chapter Title: Squad Leader Song Dan-pung (2)
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'Is this guy really that impressive? He just looks like a plain pervert to me...'
That was her first impression.
She couldn't sense anything special about him.
His face, his build, his abilities—all utterly average.
Breaking level 30 just a few months after awakening was impressive, sure, but nothing extraordinary.
Ya Hye-jeong the Hunter by his side, or that villain called Uni—they were several times more remarkable.
'To think I have to snag a guy like this... Is Mom finally losing her edge too...?'
She was always so quick to set up an engagement on a whim.
And now, claiming some better guy had shown up, she was telling her to seduce him with her own body...
Song Dan-pung recalled the conversation she'd had with her mother just moments ago.
...
"Dan-pung-ah. There's a man named Jeong Ji-ham. I've put him under your command."
"...Pardon?"
"You know the guy with all the wild rumors flying around? They say he just awakened and tamed the Amazoness villain. That he can manipulate time. That he's an apostle chosen by a god. Various stories about that man, right?"
"I've heard the rumors too, Mother. That's not why I'm asking. This extermination battle is a huge deal for me. It's a chance to prove my leadership skills and show Father I can lead a squad properly. But putting a problem child like that in my squad..."
Her mother stroked her chin and let out a hearty laugh.
"You'll have plenty more chances like that. Extermination battles are rare, but there are tons of long-term sinkhole fights outside of them. Grab a different opportunity this time."
"What other opportunity? You're scheming something weird again, aren't you?"
"I've told you time and again: a woman has to know how to hook a man. That Jeong Ji-ham? He's the real deal, in my eyes."
"Mother..."
"You know how close I am to that guild's master, right? I heard it straight from Liyo. His abilities are legit. He's a once-in-a-lifetime talent in Korea. We have to snag him, no matter what."
"What am I supposed to do about it...? A few years ago, you pulled the same thing and got me engaged. I'm not some free agent here."
"Ha! Divorce is no big deal these days. Breaking off an engagement? Pfft!"
To put it nicely, she had tremendous drive.
Once she believed something was right, she had to push it through or she'd never be satisfied.
That was her mother, Hong Yeon-jin.
"I've told you before. I'm not special anymore. I don't want to do it your way, Mother. I want to grow strong on my own terms and earn the family's recognition that way."
"Tsk tsk... Even when it's spoon-fed, you won't eat."
"Because you're trying to force it down my throat when I don't want it."
"Stubborn streak's the only thing you got from me..."
Her mother clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.
But the one who was truly annoyed and upset was Dan-pung.
"Mother. If the rumors are true, then yeah, that guy's abilities must be amazing. But you've told me this too: a man isn't just about ability. His character has to be upright too. That guy... he's a pervert."
"Heroes attract women. A strong man has no choice but to have them flocking."
"It's not just that. The villains he tamed? He filmed himself in an orgy with those half-human, half-monster things and uploaded it online!"
"Oho... Even better. Your father and I did the same back in our youth."
She didn't want to know.
Her parents' escapades from their younger days...
"You go around saying you want Father's approval all the time. But you hate men like him?"
"That's completely different!"
"Dan-pung-ah. I'm Father's fourth wife. He did more than that guy, if anything—not less."
"..."
"Think about it. Why would Radius, a guild that never took men before, accept that pervert? A guild full of women only. It's like handing fish to a cat—do you think Liyo didn't know?"
"Well..."
"Even if it throws the guild into chaos, even if the existing members suffer, she didn't want to let him slip. You can figure that out with a little thought."
Her chest felt tight.
She was swamped preparing for the extermination battle, and she couldn't understand why she'd been dragged here to discuss her mother and that pervert.
"During this extermination battle. Make that man yours."
"..."
"Don't worry about the engagement. I'll handle wrapping that up."
Couldn't she at least ask for her opinion before deciding?
Was that so hard?
"If you can't make him yours, then become his. Get pregnant and tie him down if you have to. He doesn't have kids yet, from what I hear."
"So you're saying I should do it like you did, Mother."
"..."
Her mother, who had been talking smoothly until then, fell silent.
Dan-pung had spat it out in anger, but she didn't have the courage to look at her mother's face.
Was her mother telling her to cling desperately to that man, just like how her mother had gotten pregnant to hook her father?
She didn't have the guts to ask outright, so she'd worded it roundabout. She still couldn't bear the weight of those words alone.
"You're right. Do it like me."
"..."
...
Her mother had said that, but this time, Dan-pung planned to dig in her heels a bit.
She would never spread her legs first.
"Ah, I'm still new to this awakening stuff myself, so I've got a lot to learn. To think I get to team up with such a pretty squad leader... What luck!"
She didn't like his attitude—not a trace of tension in it.
And the woman beside him.
The one with horns on her forehead and sparkling hair down to her ankles.
Filming himself rolling in bed with her and posting it online, then parading her around openly...
And while doing that, complimenting her looks, eyeing her chest, and grinning lecherously...
"My... Already trying to seduce me? Just like the rumors say."
This was no time to sit idle—she'd look like a fool.
"Pardon? Like the rumors...? What exactly...?"
Was he genuinely clueless?
Or just testing her reaction for fun?
She couldn't tell.
But she wasn't the type to back down after asking directly.
Dealing with one pervert was nothing.
Compared to handling her older brothers and sisters, it was a breeze.
So she dug into his rumors one by one and issued her warning.
She had no intention of becoming one of his women.
She wasn't interested in being some cyber simp, and she already had a man she'd promised her future to.
So keep his hands off.
"Let's keep a nice, professional business relationship and get along friendly-like."
"..."
She figured that would get through to him.
She was Song Dan-pung of Eden Guild, after all.
Her father was the guild master, and her mother was Hong Yeon-jin.
"Sure... In that case, I won't hold back...!"
But she soon felt it in her bones—her thinking had been too shallow.
"Eup...! Ah♥ Wh-what's this...?"
As her legs gave out and she started to collapse, he caught her.
Or rather, pretended to while wrapping an arm around her waist and grabbing her breast.
"Euuut...♥ Aha... Uuuk...!"
The alien sensation coursing through her body made it hard to stay upright.
He was clearly touching her breast. But it felt like her whole body was being caressed.
Lips, tongue, face, nape, breasts, and even between her legs—lewd sparks ignited across her in mere moments.
"You okay?"
He asked so shamelessly about her condition.
"Ch-chest... Your hand...!"
"What's wrong with your chest? Does it hurt?"
She bit her lip hard to stifle her moans.
Her body was heating up like he'd spent minutes lavishing it with attention.
Normally, a weak guy's grip like this wouldn't register on her breast at all.
But not now.
Her body trembled at his brutish fingers digging in like he was shoving them into her chest, squeezing tight.
"Business relationship, right?"
The man's voice had lowered.
While everyone bustled toward the sinkhole, chatting with their squadmates.
He whispered just loud enough for her alone to hear.
"I think a business relationship means give and take. If you want something from me, just say it. I'll do the same if I want something from you."
...
"What a nasty temper..."
He grumbled while rubbing his right hand.
Stopping time and enjoying Song Dan-pung's body had been great.
Mission cleared, and his max stop time jumped to 9 minutes.
But Song Dan-pung hadn't just taken it lying down.
The pleasure built over 8 minutes had crashed over her in an instant, making it hard to even move—yet she'd snapped to and acted.
She'd clenched his hand on her breast and yanked it off by force.
Naturally, his hand crumpled with a wooden crack.
It bent at an unnatural angle, shredding apart.
His boosted durability and stamina dulled the pain enough to avoid screaming, but it was the most searing agony he'd ever felt.
Pain aside, he'd nearly ended up as the rookie Hunter sexually assaulting the squad leader, arm exploding, shrieking pathetically.
Thank god Hye-jeong fixed it right away—otherwise, massive embarrassment.
"Touch my body one more time, and I'll rip your arm clean off."
"Eek..."
Her blazing eyes were a little scary.
Felt like he'd heard something similar from that island noona before...
[Ding!]
[Skill【Sudden Mission (S)】activated! Clear the mission and grow stronger!]
[Mission!][Sexually harass Song Dan-pung and get scolded!]
[Success][Time Stop +1 minute]
[Failure][Time Stop -1 minute]
Ah, sexual harassment?
No biggie.
"Uni-ya. If the squad leader tries to attack me, could you block it a bit?"