Chapter 24: The Witch's Contract and Blessing
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 24: The Witch's Contract and Blessing
'Does she never get tired?'
It was only after seven hours of mixing flesh that Yu-min finally fell asleep.
If I hadn't been in Baek Tae-yang’s body, I wouldn't have been able to endure it.
Even as I watched it happen, it was fascinating to see how his erection didn't falter once for seven straight hours. It certainly proved that the python between his thighs wasn't just for show.
'Well, things should settle down a bit now.'
I tried to get up to grab a glass of water, but my back stung. I didn't even need to look to know that my back was covered in red streaks from how hard she’d clawed at me while we were locked in an embrace.
She kept whispering in my ear, begging me not to throw her away and to cherish her. It was so hot I thought I was going to die.
'I’m spending all day with women...'
I’d clearly come home in the morning, but by the time I came to my senses, it was already night. It was the same yesterday, and the same today. Was this Baek Tae-yang’s destiny?
It felt good, but it was also incredibly draining. The problem was that while my body wasn't tired, my mind was. I felt like I was being squeezed dry. I regretted ever thinking I wanted to be devoured by women.
The male protagonists in adult novels suddenly seemed impressive in a whole new way.
"Come to think of it, some notification popped up earlier."
When Yu-min said she was giving herself to me, an alert had appeared in the corner of my vision. I hadn't been able to check it then because I was in the middle of 'taming' her.
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Achievement! [The Witch's Sweet and Bloody Contractor] Unlocked!
A witch forms a contract with only one person in her entire life.
Therefore, she is very cautious, meticulous, and sometimes devious.
However, by making the witch submit, you have obtained her blessing.
As a reward, you have been granted the [Sub-skill] Witch's Blessing (S)!
Witch's Blessing (S) {Sealed} :: You do not tire easily. Your physical body is enhanced. You see everything with absolute clarity.
(Always-Active Skill. If the contract is broken, this changes to the Everlasting Curse (SSS).)
*Note: Since the contract has not yet been formally accepted, the effects are currently halved.
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"Blessing? A contract?"
As I muttered in confusion, a large scroll appeared before my eyes. It began to unfurl slowly, radiating an intensely powerful aura.
"Wait, I can't read this."
Indecipherable characters and letters that looked like wriggling earthworms made my head spin. Just as I was starting to suspect this was a scam to get me to sign something without knowing the contents, the ink began to blur and erase itself in real-time, clumping together and then scattering.
The illegible script gradually transformed into something I could understand. After the process repeated a few times, a long text was finally completed.
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[Absolute Trust Contract]
This contract can only be drafted by a 'Witch,' and only one such contract can be made in a lifetime.
The origin of this contract dates back to the era of the unilateral massacre of those possessing the 'Witch' skill.
'Witch' is an Always-Active skill that can be inherited.
The fact that a Main Skill could be guaranteed to a specific individual threw nations into chaos. Falling into the wrong hands meant obtaining the power to overthrow a kingdom instantly.
Countless witches were slaughtered as their abilities were forcibly taken from them.
A witch's end was always tragic, for the unique aura of a witch can never be hidden.
The witches suffered endlessly, but they eventually discovered a solution.
It was a method of extremely limiting their power and only manifesting it through a contract.
The contract requires no special conditions.
It simply requires finding a partner who can be trusted.
Depending on the degree of mutual trust, the use of abilities becomes more proficient, and the aura can be hidden.
This is the long-cherished wish of witches who, after enduring countless betrayals, threats, and kidnappings, hoped for even just one person to save them.
The contents of the 'Absolute Trust Contract' never disappear and are passed down to the successors of the 'Witch.'
The contents can be modified, but if they are deemed unreasonable or unfair, they will be deleted at the discretion of the 'Absolute Trust Contract.'
A 'Witch' skill holder who has not drafted an 'Absolute Trust Contract' cannot use most of their 'Witch' abilities.
Furthermore, the output of their power becomes extremely low, and the name of their Main Skill is changed to 'Magician.'
Once the 'Absolute Trust Contract' is drafted, the Main Skill of the contractor [So Yu-min] changes to 'Witch.'
The changed name is only visible to the contractor [So Yu-min] and cannot be seen by others.
The contractor [So Yu-min] regains her original power, which remains valid as long as the contract is maintained.
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The contractor [Baek Tae-yang] receives the Witch's Blessing and gains the witch's absolute trust.
The contractor [Baek Tae-yang] must never betray the contractor [So Yu-min].
If betrayal occurs, the contract is nullified.
In this case, the contractor [So Yu-min] immediately loses all power, and the power is inherited by the person closest to her.
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'There are two peculiar points.'
The condition to activate the true power of the ability was nothing but trust. I brushed off the part about being able to overthrow a nation since that was a common trait of Always-Active skills, but it was still strange.
'Do Always-Active skills have different conditions for each skill?'
It was a plausible hypothesis. Even looking at Yu-min, hers was an inheritance type.
The condition was simple yet difficult. Most of her power would remain sealed until she found the one person she could trust for the rest of her life.
It was a setting clearly designed with a specific goal in mind. If things had gone according to the original story, she definitely would have contracted with Min-su.
'The other point is the part where the skill name changes...'
When I looked at her with Licking Eyes, it had clearly been displayed as 'Witch.' According to the contract's conditions, it should have been labeled as 'Magician' before the contract.
'But what I saw was Witch...'
I wasn't sure if the Virgin Bomber trait had influenced it, but I figured there was a connection. Licking Eyes was only a B-rank skill. It made no sense for a B-rank skill to see the hidden side of a Main Skill.
"Tae... yang... what are you doing...?"
"I just came to get some water. Did I wake you?"
"Mmh... you weren't in my arms..."
Not fully awake yet, she walked toward me with half-closed eyes. Her red hair shimmered like rubies in the moonlight, and her cat-like steps seemed to stir a gentle breeze.
It was like a scene from a movie.
A spring breeze fluttered every time she walked.
The air grew thick with the scent of flowers, almost suffocatingly so.
With every step her snow-white feet took on the floor, peonies were blooming.
Wait. They didn't just look like they were blooming... they were actually blooming.
"Yu-min, flowers are... growing on the floor."
"Huh? Ah... I still can't control my power well... I need to turn down the bracelet... yawn..."
She snuggled into my arms and rubbed her cheek against me, while the house was being dyed into a flower garden. As she fiddled with her bracelet to adjust it, the peonies instantly vanished like smoke.
"Tae-yang... give me water... with your mouth..."
"You're going to drink and go back to sleep, right?"
"Mmhmm..."
I took a sip of water and gave her a short kiss. I wanted to ask her right then if there was anything strange about the contract details. But asking about contract terms to a girl who had been crying while having sex just moments ago seemed cold-hearted.
'It's not like it's urgent.'
However, the kiss lasted strangely long. The water had already been passed over. Judging by the movement of her throat, Yu-min had finished drinking it all.
"Yu-min, you finished the wa—"
"Don't talk while we're kissing. It's bad manners."
Yu-min's eyes were gradually being dyed red. A red that matched her hair—no, perhaps an even deeper crimson.
"That's enough. I'm sleepy. Come inside quickly, okay? Mwah!"
Looking satisfied, she gave me a peck on the cheek and scurried back into the bedroom. Was it just my imagination that the gaze I felt just now was hotter than the touch of her lips on my cheek?
"Back to school tomorrow..."
It had been three days since I entered the novel. In just three days, I had experienced so much. I hoped that from now on, things would proceed smoothly without any major incidents.
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"Why can't we go to school together? Do you hate me? Are you embarrassed of me?"
"How did you even get to that? Anyone would misunderstand. Besides, why would we be coming out of the boys' dormitory together?"
"We're both adults, so what does it matter?"
"For now, you're officially dating Min-su. It'll look weird if you're with me."
In truth, Yu-min’s expression showed she knew it wasn't possible even as she spoke. She was just acting spoiled because she wanted to go to school together.
"...Tae-yang... you're mean."
"You'll understand, right?"
"Hmph!"
After our 'physical conversation,' the atmosphere between us had completely changed. Even I thought I’d handled it fantastically.
"Then, I'll see you at school later."
"Okay."
Yu-min pulled a cloak out of thin air and threw it over herself. I had guessed as much, but it was indeed an Invisibility Cloak. It was a perfect disguise, but when I focused my gaze, I could see her instantly.
"I'm only visible because it's you. Other people won't be able to touch or detect me."
"That's incredible..."
I was impressed. If a skilled assassin had this ability, killing people would be child's play. Who could dodge a blade held by a ghost that can't be detected or touched? Moreover, she had more than just one or two of these tools, making her versatility insane.
"Then I'll go first! See you at school!"
With a pop!, Yu-min gave me a quick kiss and vanished.
"This is nice..."
There was a certain romance to living together, and I felt satisfied having fulfilled it.
'This is still fun.'
The walk to school was always refreshing. It had been quite a while since I’d graduated, so I enjoyed soaking in the middle and high school vibes. Not only that, but being a celebrity doubled the fun.
I hadn't really felt my popularity while I was stuck indoors with women, but once I stepped outside, the effect was clear. The way people looked at me was completely different from last Friday. From whispers of "Should I try talking to him?" to the basic "He's so handsome," the comments followed me everywhere.
'Is this the life of an influencer...?'
I felt like an idol. If Baek Tae-yang’s features had been a bit softer, I might have been swarmed by people taking photos.
I was humming to myself as I walked when I spotted a familiar face in a corner of a distant alley. It was quite far from the usual route to school—what was he doing there?
"Kim Min-su?"
"Huh? Tae-yang!"
Min-su was with a group of people who clearly weren't his usual crowd. The group looked disgruntled, while Min-su alone was all smiles. I felt like I shouldn't leave him like that, so I approached, only to find the situation even more absurd.
"Why... are you doing a bank transfer in an alley like this?"
"Ah, the seniors said they needed money for food, so I was sharing some with them."
I looked at his phone screen, and the amount was substantial.
"The food bill came out to 2.15 million won...?"
"Well, there are five of them..."
Min-su scolded me with a look that said, 'Don't you even know that much?'
It suddenly occurred to me that Kim Min-su’s profile said he had a 'righteous and kind personality.'
'He's just a total pushover.'
I let out a hollow laugh, dumbfounded.
"Hey, you're being extor—"
"Hey, junior. Why don't you just keep walking?"
The group of so-called 'seniors' stepped between Min-su and me. Seeing the five of them lined up like that reminded me of the Ginyu Force, and the cliché of it all made me chuckle.
"Oh? He's laughing?"
"Hey, what's your name?"
I was assessing the situation while getting shoulder-checked.
"Ah... so I need a security card to do a bank transfer..."
"You don't need a security card these days; you can do it all with a digital certificate."
Min-su was being shaken down while one of them had an arm around his shoulder. One side was keeping me in check while the other was teaching him how to transfer money. Why were these guys so clumsy?
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[Emergency Quest]!
Steal Kim Min-su's Spotlight!
Kim Min-su is destined to be a cool protagonist who devours all clichés.
Well, of course, he's currently in the middle of a bank transfer... but that's just the author's lack of competence, right?
Haven't you seen this scene before? Encountering thugs and coolly defeating them?
Wreck the stage that was built for the protagonist!
Seize the opportunity and boldly solidify your position as a lead character!
Clear Condition :: Thug Education [Physical] (0/5)
Time Limit :: Until the Disciplinary Committee intervenes.
Reward :: [Protagonist-Kim Min-su]'s Share 0.1% / Penalty :: Get extorted along with him.
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'Ah... so that's why this felt so forced...'
In RPG terms, this was like just leaving the starting village and having to hunt five squirrels. Except Kim Min-su wasn't hunting the squirrels; he was gathering acorns to give to them.
"This is a total shitshow..."
"What? Shitshow? Hey, say that again."
"What did you just say? A shitshow?"
Out of the five, the lanky one, the fat one, and the scrawny one started creeping toward me. I couldn't help but laugh. After seeing monsters forged with compressed muscle, these guys looked like angels in comparison.
"What are you guys even doing?"
I didn't hesitate.
Thwack! Crack! Bam! Crunch! Wallop!
The sound of breaking bones began to echo through the back alley of Victory Academy.