Chapter 595

〈 Chapter 595 〉 Part 2, Chapter 1, 25

<Some time later, Cafe Padre Juan.>

I had already planted the seeds with Seok Harang.

Once a butterfly tastes honey, it will naturally come to the spider’s web, and all I had to do was wait to snatch it up in one fell swoop. The three of us wiped out a million won at the Korean BBQ place, then came back to the cafe via Yoo Sung’s taxi for dessert.

“So, boss, looks like the scouting today ended in failure?”

“That’s right. You were talking about hunting an S-Rank woman, weren’t you?”

It was natural for them to have questions. I hadn’t gone into detail about my plans regarding Seok Harang yet, nor had I made any overt moves toward anyone else. At most, I’d left impressions on some heroes or Xroids who might be useful within my range of activity.

“It’s not over yet. Raon, you keep watch at the office. And Yuna, if it’s alright with you, how about staying with Raon?”

“What do you mean by that…”

“Are you planning to go wandering alone again?”

The two glared at me groggily. While it wasn’t unusual for me to move around during the day, the implication that I’d do so at night seemed to speak volumes.

“Boss, please tell me you’re not secretly planning to hit up a club or something.”

“I’m just going out to scout. I’ll be looking for nocturnal types. Don’t worry.”

“T-then, boss…?”

Yuna subtly pointed at her watch. The cooldown period after dinner had ended. Her dedication to managing magic power supply more rigorously than even the system itself made me chuckle.

“It won’t happen tonight. If the scouting fails, I’ll need to make a Fengyuhuan. And if both the scouting and the Fengyuhuan deal fall through, I may have to ask one of you for help.”

“That’s really…!”

“Yes. If I find any interesting latent abilities or decent candidates, I plan to reel them in.”

“……Hmph.”

Though I openly declared my intention to seek out other women, they sighed and hung their heads. Thanks to sufficient groundwork beforehand, there was no drop in affection, but they were undoubtedly disappointed.

“Oh, by the way, did you know? Magic power supply ultimately stems from special ability manifestation. Until now, I’ve always infused magic power into the first contact, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the first.”

I placed my mug on the tray. In unison, the two added their cups.

“Boss, we’ll take this and drink upstairs. Is it okay if we return it cleaned?”

“Go ahead. …By the way, are you deliberately timing your visits to match my business hours?”

“Hehe. Boss, haven’t I already bought over ten drinks here today? Look. Tomorrow morning, contractors are coming to install soundproof booths.”

“Ugh, you remind me so much of my younger self sometimes. Understood. Wait thirty minutes. I need time to tidy up.”

After a quick negotiation with Manager Huan, I headed upstairs immediately. The two stayed downstairs, offering to help with cleanup.

“Hohoho.”

I briefly opened the system.

“This is how you manage affection, folks.”

Scouting must still be done. More importantly, though, is the management of Yuna’s concerns—cooling down the magic power supply.

To avoid losing even an hour, I hung my coat, which reeked of grilled meat but would soon be deodorized.

“Brother, uh, manager Huan has left.”

“Then… what should we do now? What’s the order?”

“Doing both of you at once would be a bit much, and even water has its proper sequence. Yuna, go clean up.”

“Okay!”

Yuna skipped off happily to the shower. Raon chuckled bitterly as she tidied up the coat Yuna had left behind.

“Guess seniority matters after all…”

“Huh? You’re talking about age?”

“……?”

“Were you just gonna sit around while Yuna showers? Strip. Or should I help you?”

“……Please strip me♡”

A little later…

When Yuna emerged from a thirty-minute shower, Raon had already passed out after going three rounds.

“…Sis, can we sleep now?”

“Not yet.”

The two women, naked in the same bed, awkwardly smiled at each other. Though the timing differed slightly, the warmth in their bellies stemmed from the same person.

“Big Brother…?”

“He just left. He thought we were asleep.”

“…Fie, leaving us like this. How cruel.”

“It’s Yuna who pretended to sleep to show consideration for him, isn’t it?”

They silently agreed and feigned sleep. Yuna absentmindedly touched her own stomach, wearing a troubled smile.

“Sis, what if we get pregnant? My period is coming soon…”

“Do you want that?”

“Well, at least he’s not someone who’d shirk responsibility. Even though we’ve only known him for a short while, I think we can tell that much.”

“Yes, I agree. If we do get pregnant, he will definitely take responsibility. Historically, there’s never been a commander who impregnated someone or became pregnant themselves.”

For a moment, sadness enveloped them.

Commanders with that special ability harbored magic power instead of seed. Their bodies couldn’t bear children.

Perhaps it could be different with him, they wondered briefly, but statistics don’t lie. So far, not a single commander has ever had offspring.

“…Do you want to get pregnant, Yuna?”

“No, not really. We’ve only known Big Brother for a short while, and he sees me as just a girl and a potential special ability user to nurture.”

Yuna could feel it. His gaze wasn’t the look of someone in love.

“…Even if I fell in love with him and desired his affection, he wouldn’t be able to reciprocate, would he? He’s the commander.”

“It sounds like it’s not hypothetical.”

“…You’re not much different, sis.”

“Heh, you’re right.”

Raon candidly admitted her inner thoughts.

“Forgetting everything else, he has given me a space where I belong. He’s the one who gave me hope. …I don’t know why Yuna formed a connection with him, but I can’t let go.”

“It’s the same for me.”

They clasped hands. Exhaustion from the sexual encounter weighed heavily on them.

“…Let’s work well together from now on, Yuna.”

“Likewise, sis.”

Softly, softly.

They shared each other’s warmth in the quiet bed and drifted off to sleep.

* * *

Three hours later.

“…Man, the problem is that the cafe isn’t open 24/7.”

I gently put the two to sleep and stepped outside. It was well past midnight, the darkness thick, but neon signs scattered throughout New Seoul bathed the city in fluorescent light.

“I should’ve ordered another strawberry latte and come back up.”

– Strawberry killer lol

– Husband didn’t buy strawberries?

– In real life, eating lots and also doing it here makes sense lol

“It’s better to enjoy delicious things if you’re going to eat in-game too.”

So the strawberry milk carton I’m drinking now isn’t wrong. I purchased a bag full of late-night snacks from US24, a convenience store under Yoo Sung’s umbrella, and wandered around.

“There’s fewer people out now, so less chance of being chased.”

Due to my eccentric behavior earlier, the number of people following me significantly decreased. When fewer eyes are watching, it’s the perfect opportunity to scout an S-Rank woman.

“Why do people keep asking why I didn’t go for a threesome? You gotta button the first button right to avoid accidents.”

– Skipping three and going for four!

“Actually, I recruited them separately intending to bring them together later. Muahaha.”

– MC?

“It’s a trap because everyone thinks it’s easy when the setting encourages harems.”

Yuinah, Park Ra-on, Kim Nori.

These three starting members aren’t gained instantly. They’re relatively easier to recruit compared to others, and failing to secure them before March means potentially missing them forever.

“Some people recruit Ra-on or Nori and immediately aim for a threesome, right? The girls often collaborate to create that atmosphere.”

– ?????

– Isn’t there no difference between a threesome and foursome?

– Harem PhD lol

– Doesn’t seem like an issue? Why does harem route get blocked?

“To learn how to do a seventeen-person orgy, just observe quietly.”

– Understood, Commander.

– Standards for harems vary wildly.

– Oh, choosing sides between Yuna and Nori could get messy…

– Opposing sides are equally troublesome

People started showing up. Starting a group sex scene without involving the starting trio properly leads to headaches when expanding the harem later.

“Girls who got in early try to monopolize, causing conflicts among heroines. Even though they’re all equally mine. So, now I’m heading out to find the last piece.”

– Ah

– As expected lol

– Shhh

“What’s with the ‘shhh’? …Ahem. Alright, here we go.”

Swish. I closed the system window and turned my head toward the playground. On the swing meant for elementary school kids sat a petite black-haired girl swaying back and forth.

‘Looks to be around fifth grade if generous.’

About 140cm tall, dressed casually in sportswear, she swung alone while holding a beer can that didn’t suit her small frame.

“Can’t help but interfere!”

I boldly ran toward the playground. Deliberately making noise, I approached her until I stood directly in front of her.

“Excuse me?”

“……?”

Her face was flushed from drinking. Upon closer inspection, several empty beer cans lay scattered behind her.

“Newbie, huh?”

She tilted her head drunkenly, slurring her words. Was this kind of drunkard familiar? I recalled and gestured toward the cans scattered on the ground.

“Drinking alone?”

“Why? Do you think I’m underage and can’t drink?”

“…Seems like you can handle it. What I wanted to say is…”

Something felt odd, but I continued the conversation.

“How about having a drink with me?”

Clang. I pulled out a beer can from the plastic bag. I specifically brought her favorite brand for moments like this—

“Oh, I love dark beer! Hehe, thanks!”

“…Ah, sure.”

I double-checked the date. She still had a long way to go before graduation, and it was premature for her to be drinking imported dark beer. Had the settings changed?

“But why’s your hair blonde?”

“That’s because I’m foreign.”

“Haha, first time seeing a foreigner in New Seoul…”

Suddenly, she threw the beer can at me. Instinctively, I dodged by tilting my head.

“Get lost, bastard!”

“……???”

“This damn guild! Vacation! I used up a week of vacation! Two days since I came to Korea, and they’re already trying to assign work! I’m quitting, these bastards! Fuck youuuu!!”

“…She’s drunk.”

My vision blurred momentarily. Simultaneously, my interest vanished.

“Give me the beer. That’s not yours to give anyway.”

“Shut up! It’s mine! If you gave it, why are you trying to take it back?! Tell the guild leader I’m not going back!”

“Try speaking properly at least. Ugh, this is exhausting.”

Where’s the Nu-ri I was supposed to meet, and why is this drunk troublemaker here instead? With a sigh, I raised my hand.

“What, gonna hit me? Go ahead, bastard, I’ll hit you back! Do you think I came to Korea for this treatment?! I’m well-known in Korea’s guilds—”

“Oath of Unity, Round Table Creed.”

“Our vow…wha…”

Her body froze. The intoxication faded instantly, and her expression grew increasingly cold.

“How…how do you know that?”

“That’s none of your concern. Who are you? Why are you here?”

“Th-that’s…”

She began trembling, swallowing hard.

“I-I came to see my younger sibling, but I mistook the guild members chasing me to force my return…”

“…Haa.”

Another deep sigh escaped me.

“DLC garbage…”

<Undine> Kim Gaon.

…In an event where I was supposed to meet Kim Nori, I ended up encountering Kim Nori’s older sister.