Chapter 769

〈 Chapter 769 〉 Part 2, Chapter 7, Episode 02: Who’s Going to Bear It?

Syncro.

The fusion of human and spirit into one.

In other words, they are treated as a single entity.

This same principle applies within the game as well.

When only the heroine forms her squad, assuming there is only one officer or spirit present, she can assemble a full squad of sixteen members.

However, in the final battle, you’re only allowed to bring seven members, one for each attribute.

That’s why many people tried to create heroines who had successfully synced to bring even one more unit of full power.

But this… it’s not right.

“Escape the world through syncro? Did you hate that world so much?”

“That’s different. It wasn’t about escaping the world as much as… following after Director.”

It’s Yuna now.

That soft, soothing voice that calms anyone just by listening—it’s unmistakably Yuna.

“After Director left, the world stabilized. But I realized the emptiness inside my partner.”

“Emptiness?”

“The world without Director was extremely monotonous. Other spirits wandered around, or cherished the gifts Director left behind…but my Hydra was different.”

Yuna placed her hand on her chest and smiled mischievously.

“She insisted that she wouldn’t accept anyone but Shota Xian.”

“…Couldn’t you have commissioned Hikari to make him in Shota form?”

“That would’ve been some kind of imitation of Director, but it wouldn’t be Director himself. She refused outright.”

Just moments ago, Hydra was at the forefront of the conversation, but now she seems to have disappeared.

Why doesn’t she stop Yuna from airing their dirty laundry?

Hydra isn’t the type to let something like this slide.

“Do you want to ask Hydra something?”

“No. Since you two synced into one body, I thought Hydra might take the lead.”

I figured Hydra could suppress Yuna’s personality for a moment and come out.

But Hydra acts as if she handed over control to Yuna…or rather, Yuna clearly holds the reins.

“What’s going on?”

“Hmm…this might get a little sexual.”

Yuna fidgeted with her fingers and grinned coyly.

Even though I’ve beaten her digital version ten thousand times, this feels eerily similar to the first time I experienced her true self in the game—giving me goosebumps.

“A pure maiden must transcend to another world, right?”

“Yes.”

“But if someone has synced, they should be able to transcend worlds like Director did, right?”

“I didn’t do it; it was more like some transcendent force made it happen.”

“Director was a pure maiden, which is why you were able to return to this world. You weren’t defiled by any other man. If you had been…if anyone else had touched you there, you probably would’ve been stuck on Earth in 2020.”

“…”

Calling a strapping young man a “pure maiden” makes sense when you consider the context.

If we’re talking about someone who hasn’t been defiled, it all fits.

“It was the same for us. With the right trigger, method, and willpower, we could’ve easily crossed over.”

“The specific method is unclear, but…so the condition is to be a pure maiden, huh? Hmm.”

I don’t know what level of “purity” that guy requires, but there’s a hot topic burning across the community right now.

Which heroines are truly virgins?

There are many who haven’t given their bodies to anyone.

Those who haven’t given their hearts to anyone are a bit of an exception.

Some heroines have devoted themselves solely to the protagonist, while others have harbored feelings for men other than the protagonist at some point.

And the most problematic factor:

“What about those whose souls aren’t pure?”

“…Director, you’re surprisingly refined in your language here. It’s…kind of refreshing.”

“…”

Unlike when I was wearing Phoenix’s shell or Commandant’s mask in-game, I’m standing here in reality, completely unmasked.

I need to be careful.

“You find this refreshing?”

“Yes. Even when you paid attention during our conversations, this version of you is really nice. Should I say…your ideal type? There’s a saying about having a handsome soul, and it definitely applies to you. It’s easy to understand why you attract so many women.”

“…”

I don’t quite understand where her thoughts are coming from. This is a 21st-century land of Eastern propriety.

While Confucian values prevail, since she asked to be addressed casually, I’ll oblige.

“If you’re older than me…”

“I’m twenty here.”

“…then you’re the same age as Seok Harang.”

“Probably everyone will be. Latecomers aside, most characters will be considered adults. Shin-ra and Harang-ssi are no exceptions.”

“…You mention latecomers so casually, but back to the purity issue. What about those whose souls aren’t pure?”

At my question, Yuna gave a bitter smile and bowed her head deeply.

“I think I know who you mean. You’re referring to those who are physically virgins but spiritually already experienced in sex, right?”

“Yes.”

A prime example is Azidahaka, whom Hyunra conquered in-game.

While her physical body remains a virgin, she’s practically public property among monsters worldwide.

This applies to other officers as well.

Hydra, who indulges in “baby play” with men turned into shota.

Karna, who believes devouring a man’s body is fine if he’s stronger or equal to her.

Chaos Dragon, who distributed favors among her subordinates.

Among the human heroines, there are also examples.

Xiao Lin, who lost her virginity during a sword-sheath exhibition.

Yun Yuhwa, who found amusement with Xroids.

Officially non-virgins like Cheon Gaeul don’t even need mentioning.

Because of this, many keyboard warriors argue endlessly over their virginity.

Someone even sarcastically remarked that popularity votes are essentially “virginity battles,” highlighting how important a heroine’s virginity is.

So, I was puzzled.

“Hydra, you touched another guy’s junk.”

“…”

The culprit tried to pretend ignorance, but I, who played the game thoroughly, know better.

“To be honest with Yuna, but truth must be told. Hydra, didn’t you engage in ‘mother-daughter’ roleplay with old men?”

“…I can’t deny it.”

Though not as widespread as Azidahaka’s global antics, Hydra still used her body in various places as an officer.

If she were truly a virgin, would she have so willingly accepted me as a shota when I approached her?

Absolutely not.

For this reason, those who uphold the purity of characters like Yuna are called “Yunacons” in the community.

While Yuna is undoubtedly a goddess and falls in love with the protagonist with unmatched purity, those who use her virtue to belittle other heroines are considered toxic.

To the Yunacons, I ask:

Is Hydra, who engaged in “daughter-mother” roleplay with extras in the game, still a virgin?

Of course, in-game characters and real-world individuals are distinct entities.

Just as Cheon Gaeul and Chaos Dragon maintained their virginity through my intervention, some retained theirs due to my involvement.

However, Hydra had already touched another man’s member before I intervened.

Not by accident, but deliberately grabbing and releasing him.

This likely happened multiple times.

Can Hydra be considered a virgin then?

Absolutely not.

Under no circumstances.

Such a person cannot break the fourth-dimensional barrier meant only for pure virgins—

“…So, you’re a parasite.”

“That’s correct. The term ‘parasite’ may sting a bit, but because of syncro, she could cross over with me.”

The one who crossed over is the pure virgin, Yuna.

But because of the “syncro,” Hydra must have crossed over as part of Yuna’s spiritual essence.

“After crossing over, what happens to the original world?”

“Well, the vessel prepared by Lord Seongju will remain there…without Hydra’s spirit fragment perhaps. And eventually, she might pounce on the Shota Phoenix made by Hikari.”

“…”

That sounds like Hydra.

“So, earlier when Hydra said that, but I have a different proposal.”

Yuna took a bite of cream pie and smiled sweetly.

“Would you prefer Yuna as a daughter, or Hydra?”

“…Are you telling me that one of you getting pregnant by me is already confirmed?”

“Yes. That way, we can exist as two people in this world. However, the child you’ll have in the future…will lose everything.”

Yuna tapped her head lightly.

“As a completely new existence born into this world, she will undergo total amnesia.”

Yuna and Hydra presented me with an Izanagi-no-Tama-like choice.

Have sex with Yuna and give birth to Hydra.

Or have sex with Hydra and give birth to Yuna.

No matter which path I choose, the daughter born anew will be someone entirely different from the ones I know.

From the perspective of the Yunacons or Mr. Cho, this could be seen as punishment for being a non-virgin.

But looking at Yuna’s expression, I read her heart.

She was trying hard to hide something unsaid.

“…Originally, it was supposed to be you bearing Hydra, right?”

“…”

Yuna remained silent.

“Hydra herself agreed to lose all memories and be reborn as a daughter, but you’re giving her a chance, aren’t you?”

Yuna’s alias is the Holy Maiden.

Even if her beloved chooses someone else, she wishes them happiness with a smile.

“You’re willing to die yourself to support Hydra’s love, aren’t you?”

“Yes, that’s correct. Because she’s my partner. And…after meeting you today, I’m certain.”

Yuna firmly grasped my hand and smiled brightly.

“Director, you’ll be such a wonderful father for me.”