〈 Chapter 539 〉 IF Route, Normal Ending #016
The IF Route is an alternate scenario unrelated to the main story.
Viewer discretion is advised as this may contain content that could be uncomfortable for some. Readers of the main story can skip ahead without issue. Character deviations may occur.
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I’m feeling a bit woozy from the alcohol.
I deliberately let the vodka hit me straight, and it didn’t take long to feel its effects. Right in front of me was an exhilarating battle unfolding.
“Um…Phoenix?”
Illryong approached me with a subtle smile. Though her body was flushed from the drink, her focus remained sharp.
“Are you really going to keep staring at just one person…?”
“……”
Illryong is confessing to me again, fully aware that she’s trying to steal my love meant for Chang-yeom.
“By any chance, are you using Sync as bait…?”
“No, no.”
Illryong grabbed my cheeks and shook her head. The ghostly chill unique to spirits was warmed by the vodka’s heat.
“I already told you, I saw how much you loved me back then.”
“But that was just a future possibility…”
“Still…”
Illryong wouldn’t back down. Instead, she pressed closer, teasingly rubbing against me.
“……”
I pulled Illryong into an embrace, burying my face in her shoulder. I needed just a moment to think.
“Illryong.”
“Yes.”
“What’s the point of continuing unrequited love?”
Drunk confessions spilled out before I could stop them. But once said, there was no taking them back – nor did I want to.
“When I first met Chang-yeom, I was happy. Happy that we’d meet again.”
“Mhm.”
Illryong held me tightly, patting my back.
“But after that, over and over, Chang-yeom kept pushing me away.”
No matter how many cubes I collected, Chang-yeom refused to acknowledge me.
Even when I took the cube from “Water Monkey” in China or when Seok Harang received it from “Penril,” all Chang-yeom would ask was:
“Why do you keep asking when I’ll die? Give me my body back already.”
There should be some give-and-take in relationships, but I was growing weary of constantly being pushed away.
It had only been three months, yet Chang-yeom showed no intention of letting me in.
“How can you endure this?”
Knowing it was absurd, I still had to ask Illryong. She wiped my cheek with her thumb, looking like she might cry.
“Just holding onto the hope that she’ll see me someday keeps me going.”
“What if you can’t hold on?”
“…I’ll keep going until the end. Waiting has become second nature. But…”
Illryong leaned down and kissed me. The strong scent of vodka lingered, carrying her sincerity.
“You don’t have to keep fighting.”
“If I give up, you want me to come to you?”
“Yeah.”
“Isn’t that too blatant?”
While she claims to only look at me, she’s begging me to turn my unwavering love toward her.
“…Haa.”
It must be the alcohol. It’s definitely making me tipsy from her intoxication.
But…
“Illryong.”
“Yes.”
“…Let me lean on you for a moment.”
I was tired from giving endlessly in love and wanted to receive affection. Illryong warmly embraced and supported me.
“You can always rely on me. Even if you leave someday…”
“…”
Illryong buried her head in mine and whispered tearfully,
“Until that day comes, I’ll stay by your side.”
“…Haa.”
Why does Chang-yeom show favoritism to her? Leaning into Illryong’s arms, I closed my eyes.
Though I didn’t think this fleeting moment could last forever, even if it did, I wouldn’t mind.
* * *
After cutting off Rasputin’s penis to save Rusalka, I entered Hwalong’s dungeon with Illryong to capture Callipera.
“In this world, we can spend 300 times more time than in the outside world.”
“Hmm, I see.”
Illryong smiled while extending her blue energy cloak. Though possessing Xiao Lin’s body, her demeanor and magical power were entirely her own.
“Is Shaolin resting?”
“Yeah. Just call me when there’s fighting.”
“…She really does love fighting, doesn’t she? Tsk.”
Very Shaolin-like words, but I felt somewhat apologetic. Pulling Illryong’s waist along with her energy cloak, I slipped my hand under her collar.
“Shouldn’t you talk when I’m doing this?”
“Hmm…”
Illryong gave a sly eye-smile while enjoying my touch on her chest. Since Shaolin allowed it, Illryong wore nothing beneath the cloak, allowing me unrestricted access to her bare skin.
“I’ll teach you that later.”
“Hmph. You’ll probably just summon another body for a 3P scene.”
“…Eh? How did you know?”
Illryong looked startled and started checking my expression. Slipping my hand behind her waist, I tickled her pelvic area.
“Kyaa…!”
Illryong moaned and looked up at me. This was Shaolin’s erogenous zone and weakness, but Illryong could feel my touch as well.
“How did I know? Experience.”
“…Hnnn, Yuna and you…really…hnngh!”
I pulled Illryong close to my body and removed her cloak top. As her upper body revealed, I wrapped my arms around her waist to prevent further exposure.
Tch.
I licked her left breast where Shaolin’s core should be. Illryong, with a dazed look, instinctively reached for my neck before suddenly realizing and hurriedly adjusted her clothing.
“What, what’s wrong?”
“Tsk.”
I wasn’t about to show Illryong’s/Shaolin’s body to others. Quickly tightening the cloak to cover every inch, soon a group of mounted soldiers surrounded us.
“Who are you!? This is Minister Dong’s territory!”
“Apparently, our hair color and appearance aren’t much of an issue.”
“That’s right. This world is surprisingly lenient.”
This world created from Calipella’s modern-day fantasy through the cube seemed accepting of foreigners and Westerners. While hugging Illryong’s waist, I kissed her, causing the cavalrymen to sigh enviously.
“Considering your beauty, you might be the most stunning here.”
“Tch. It’s Shaolin’s face.”
“Regardless…”
“Kk, cough! Just who are you two…?”
The apparent leader of the patrol approached us. Seeing Illryong’s silk-like hair and energy cloak, he appeared confused.
“Guan Yunzhang? No, that person was definitely male…”
“Tell Minister Dong…”
Illryong summoned a giant crescent blade in mid-air and pointed it at the patrol leader’s chin.
“…that the strongest general from another realm wishes to serve.”
“Hey.”
Illryong winked at me and raised her finger.
“You have 12 hours before your flight to India, right? Let’s see…12 hours multiplied by 300 means we can live approximately 150 days here?”
Illryong rubbed her cheek against my armor and wrapped her legs around me.
“So let’s enjoy ourselves here for 150 days. Okay? Nobody will see us here.”
“But those guys are watching…”
“Kk, cough!!”
The patrolmen couldn’t take their eyes off Illryong’s smooth legs revealed between the cloaks despite their awkward coughs. Annoyed, I grabbed Illryong’s waist with both hands.
“Hey, you lot.”
“Yes, yes!”
Speaking with magical power made the soldiers naturally fearful. I laid Illryong down with her cloak intact and untied my waistband.
“Take a good look whose woman this is.”
“…”
I inserted my leg beneath her cloak, and Illryong, smirking slightly, opened her legs.
“Ah, tell Minister Dong…we’ll see him in an hour.”
“…Will you accompany us in an hour?”
“Sounds like a good idea.”
I openly displayed our affection.
Three hours later.
We joined the patrol to meet Minister Dong, suppressed Calipella without killing her by burying her underground.
“So now we can freely enjoy these 150 days?”
“Yeah. As Shaolin wished, we’ll spar with warriors from the Three Kingdoms era…”
“Hmm…Next time, I’d like Gaeeul to come instead of Shaolin!”
“…”
Calipella’s other realm became a private resort for me, Illryong, and another heroine.
Well…
Since Calipella remains alive and buried, this world will continue indefinitely, making it perfect for dating across China.
* * *
Before Master Seongju’s ferryman arrived…
Together with Illryong, I unified the Three Kingdoms countless times. Sometimes with Shaolin, sometimes with Cheon Gaeul, we roamed Calipella’s world freely.
“This is unreasonable. It’s extremely disadvantageous for humans.”
“You’re right. We age 300 times faster.”
Yun Yuhwa complained from the ox cart. Opposite her, Baek Hee-a pouted while glaring at me. Meanwhile, Kim Nori, having transformed into a monster, giggled as she clung to my arm, taunting the two.
“Hehe! Then give up being human, sisters! As a monster, you won’t worry about aging!”
“Except you lost your bust and height.”
“Sii!”
Nuri squabbled while shaking and pulling my neck before retreating upon receiving a glare from Illryong lying in my arms. Yuha smirked mockingly.
“What’s the point of becoming a monster? If Illryong refuses to enter, you won’t even be able to make out with Customer.”
“Hmph! Sister, you’re so smug because you’re next…but I’m the one after next!”
“Hnnn…Shut up…”
The one wriggling her hips on me awakened from sleep, wiping her eyes – not Illryong, but Gaeul. I was supporting her breasts from behind while she sat atop me, leaving the other women speechless at her overwhelming size.
“…Huh? Is it over already? Hmm…”
Gaeul asked Illryong sitting beside her. Illryong withdrawing from the body meant her turn had ended, causing Gaeul to smack her lips in disappointment.
“Hmm…Actually, hearing Nuri made me reflect on my actions.”
Illryong touched her lips while looking around.
Yun Yuhwa, Baek Hee-a, Cheon Gaeul, Kim Nuri.
“Today” found five of us in our resort <Calipella>, but eleven more waited outside for their turn.
“Every time I enter and share sensations, it feels like I’m monopolizing everything, doesn’t it? I don’t want to be like someone else.”
Illryong crossed her arms and leaned on my shoulder. Everyone’s attention focused on her words, and my heart sank.
“Hey, you…”
“Therefore, occasionally…very occasionally, I’ll let you all ‘directly’ have your turns.”
The major shareholder diluted her shares. Gaeul tried to slip off but settled back down, while I freed my arm from Nuri to grab Gaeul’s lower abdomen.
“Hmm, will it be pleasant, Phoenix Lady? Congratulations on getting official harem permission?”
“Wasn’t it almost semi-official already?”
“Different.”
Illryong glared at me with raised eyebrows.
“Back then, I switched bodies, but now you’re really going to be with others, right?”
“…Yeah, thank you, thank you.”
I patted Illryong’s thigh, and Gaeul took it as a signal to start moving her hips. Having perfectly replicated the movements I taught Illryong due to their excellent compatibility.
“Haa, feels good…”
“Tsk. Why does Cheon Gaeul get to go first?”
Yuha made no effort to hide her jealousy and hostility. Illryong mocked her with a finger wave.
“It’s because I love Gaeul too.”
“What about me?”
“…I love you too, but Gaeul holds a special place in my heart. Ah, Phoenix.”
Illryong poked me with her finger while giving a pitiful smile.
“Can I enter you and do it with Gaeul once…?”
“What? A, ah, please don’t…I’m enjoying myself right now…!”
Though Gaeul pleaded while adjusting herself, unfortunately, Illryong had priority. I nodded to Illryong, who immediately took control of my body and grabbed Gaeul’s breasts.
“Hahaha, I’ve always wanted to touch these breasts whenever I see them.”
“Hnnn, Haaaang!”
Gaeul climaxed on top of me/Illryong. Following our rule of immediate rotation, Yuha quickly stripped her skirt and sat facing backward.
“Customer…?”
“I’m Illryong.”
“Ai, stop it…”
“Haha, alright.”
I inserted my fingers into Yuha’s already wet area while pulling her closer.
“Haaa…”
“…How many hours until sunrise?”
Nuri frowned anxiously while checking the time, and Hee-a checked her watch dispassionately.
“After conversion, we have 32 hours left.”
“Not much time left! Ah, we’re doomed!”
Nuri pulled her hair and screamed.
“The next round is Unni Yuna coming in!!”
“…”
Everyone froze momentarily.
Shortly after.
For the remaining 32 hours, I poured all my strength into moving my waist and hands to satisfy four women and Illryong.
Though I wondered if I could ever escape this resort, who cares?
I decided to enjoy happiness with those who love me.
And Illryong will always be there to support me.
* * *
Years later.
We defeated Seongju.
Though I failed to convince Chang-yeom and ascend to myth, we successfully overthrew Seongju and achieved world peace.
With Illryong’s permission, human heroines chose to become monsters to enjoy eternal youth, while spirits never aged anyway and didn’t need transformation.
“Remember, you can’t do anything without my approval. Got it? If you want something, say it. I’ll be the one entering your bodies to be with Phoenix. If you do anything without telling me…”
Illryong ruled tyrannically, but I couldn’t say anything. Thanks to her, I came to desire all sixteen heroines.
“It would have been nice if Calipella’s other realm was set in modern times.”
“But so what? Isn’t this fine as it is?”
We lived an almost eternal life in Calipella’s repeating other realm.
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Flash.
The god of other realms opened its eyes.
The subordinate worlds had ceased responding, except for one lone reaction among dozens of fragments calling to it.
Earth.
The god of other realms lightly kicked off toward Earth, riding the cosmic winds and closing its eyes.
It would arrive eventually…
Whether tomorrow or tens of thousands of years from now, the god knew not.
What was certain was that it would arrive someday.
Thinking about the future where it would split Earth into sixteen pieces upon arrival, the god quietly closed its eyes.
Earth perished.
However, neither the time elapsed between Seongju’s death and Earth’s destruction nor the details were known to anyone.
