Chapter 283

〈Chapter 283〉 Part 1, Chapter 12, Section 29

The experiment was a success.

Even though Rasputin was a monster born from a penis, he triumphed magnificently against the two female-type monsters thanks to his Dual Core.

Callipera had buried her face into Black Sago’s chest, and they were both peacefully unconscious. It hadn’t even been an hour—less than thirty minutes since Callipera entered—and Rasputin had easily subdued her.

“Here it is. The core from Black Sago.”

Rasputin held out the core obtained from Black Sago to me. Though there was only one core, it had produced an S-Rank core in a single shot—a remarkable achievement. Yet, he stood before me with his head bowed as if he’d committed a sin.

“I apologize. I couldn’t make Calypso produce one.”

“Don’t worry about it. We just wanted to see if core production was possible. There’s no need to be so down.”

It seemed that receiving magical power caused core production—a feature unique to Black Sago. I had hoped for something similar with Calypso since they were both Cube-guarding monsters, but unfortunately, Calypso didn’t produce any cores.

“Still, she fell within an hour…”

“Yes, Master. That’s what I wanted to mention quietly.”

Rasputin whispered to me sheepishly, and I couldn’t help but be shocked by what he said.

“You mean you defeated her in just thirty minutes?”

“Yes, Master. As you instructed, I did go all the way, but she never explicitly surrendered or lost consciousness.”

In fact, according to Rasputin, she resisted even more fiercely. However, I could clearly see through the door that Callipera lay sprawled with her legs open, smiling blissfully while convulsing.

“In that state?”

“So, I had to use some force until she admitted defeat.”

Rasputin proudly raised his thumb. The combination of overwhelming physical strength and innate technique must have been too much for the inexperienced Callipera.

“So, are you saying you overwhelmed her with your skills?”

“Yes, Master.”

My jaw dropped involuntarily. Rasputin cleared his throat softly and whispered to me.

“Hmph. To be honest, I don’t fully grasp the extent of my own skills. I believe the main body doesn’t possess this level of skill. This is merely my personal speculation…”

Rasputin’s eyes looked down at me. Unsure if anyone might notice, I whispered back.

“Is it…me?”

A slight nod. Rasputin gave the tiniest of nods, leaving me no choice but to grip the cube in my possession.

As my magical power flowed in, the cube must have transmitted my skills to Rasputin. While I don’t know the exact extent, it’s clear he can knock someone like Callipera out in thirty minutes.

“Geez.”

It’s funny how someone outright stole my technique, especially in an area I’m particularly confident in. But Rasputin grinned smugly, raising his thumb.

“Master, why do you look so troubled? Though I’ve lost my charm ability, I still have this physique, don’t I?”

“I can’t use that.”

“I am a monster.”

“Whoa.”

A genius indeed. Rasputin offered me his back, and I slapped it, transforming him into a weapon. Centered around the dual core, Rasputin’s body shrank, becoming an equipped weapon.

“Bonghyo, want to give it a try?”

“Uh… Am I the mount?”

Bae Cheongyoung refused repeatedly. Then, the Hydra showed interest.

“I’ll give it a shot.”

“…Isn’t that Mo Taegyeong’s body right now?”

Hydra returned to Mo Taegyeong’s body before it deteriorated further. Without hesitation, Hydra stripped off his shirt, revealing a well-toned muscular physique.

“Ugh.”

“…”

The expressions on Xiao Lin and Bae Cheongyoung as they stared at Mo Taegyeong’s body were incredibly complex. Despite being pot-bellied months ago, the transformation was drastic. However, Hydra mentioned the lower regions remained largely unchanged.

“Let me borrow it for a moment.”

“…”

I tossed Rasputin to Hydra, who swiftly caught him and positioned him underneath.

Crunch! Crunch!

Like a hero suit, Rasputin attached himself to Hydra’s lower half. Hydra changed expressions multiple times, groaning before marveling aloud.

“Indeed. Is this the power of the world’s strongest magic…?”

“Could you tone it down a bit?”

The dual core transformed again, wrapping around Hydra’s lower half. Must be due to the cube’s influence. Clearly, this was a plot by the interdimensional deity to erode my sanity.

“Why? Do you want to experience it yourself?”

“Are you crazy?”

“Hohoho. If you ever wish, just let me know. I’ll practice a bit.”

Equipped with Rasputin, Hydra stretched and entered the back room. Now, if he picks up smoking, he’ll complete the trifecta of vices that ruin a man’s life.

‘This is all because he plans to use it on me later. I can’t really say anything.’

Hydra’s research into male techniques stems from my insistence on maintaining a female form.

If I don’t change, he’ll take matters into his own hands. I can’t exactly stop him if he wants to try. If I refuse, that’s that.

“Feng Hyo, assist properly.”

“Understood. Hehe.”

Bae Cheongyoung smiled mischievously. Xiao Lin licked her lips, alternating her gaze between me and Hydra.

“I think I’ll leave here before I get weird too. I’ll be going then.”

“Already? Why not stay a little longer?”

“I’m busy.”

It was already past 9 PM. Considering the time difference and my return to Korea, I had less than a day left.

“Tell Hydra not to overindulge. Especially, you guys should keep an eye on him. Got it?”

“Yes. Oh, Phoenix Sir.”

Bae Cheongyoung chuckled slyly, pointing at Xiao Lin.

“Does Phoenix Sir not plan to equip Rasputin and bestow favors upon others?”

“…”

For a moment…

I almost faltered. Who knew such cunning manipulation lurked within Baek Cheongyoung? Like a snake, he probed people’s hearts. I shrugged dismissively.

“Come on, where would you find someone willing to receive that in this world?”

“If you ever feel like trying, test it on me.”

Xiao Lin raised her hand. Her shameless offer to have it done to herself made me blush harder.

“Can’t you ask Hydra to test it?”

“Phoenix Sir.”

Xiao Lin contradicted me firmly, though somewhat apologetically.

“I won’t allow anyone weaker than me to touch my body.”

“…”

Why does everyone insist on seducing me? Wanting to escape quickly, I broke the window and flew away.

“Thinking about it, this is probably the root cause…”

The cube.

Even with just one, it creates such a lewd atmosphere, truly inconvenient in many ways. Still, it has ensured safety, so there shouldn’t be any issues.

The charming Rasputin no longer exists in this world, and Calypso, weakened by Rasputin’s magical power, no longer poses a threat.

China and Russia.

The problems embedded in both countries were resolved smoothly. Now, there’s an important matter left for me.

Gaechonkwang Karna.

An honorable warrior who values righteous combat, claiming to be the child of the sun.

I, Chang-yeom, have never borne such offspring. Having read my memories, Chang-yeom ordered me to kneel Karna, who falsely claims the title of the sun’s child.

‘Under one sky, two suns cannot coexist.’

Returning to Seoul to board a ship to India, despite the short time, it felt like a long journey. Having spent about forty days farming Calypso’s core and cultivating Deokbae, I had finally returned to my room.

“Back already?”

Gaeul was resting on my bed, perhaps tidying up the sheets. I shuffled over and laid down, letting Gaeul stroke my hair.

“Good job.”

“What good job?”

I surrendered myself to Gaeul’s gentle strokes. Feeling the day’s fatigue melting away, my eyelids grew unbearably heavy.

“…Wake me up in two hours.”

“Will two hours be enough?”

“It’ll be plenty.”

I set the alarm, and Gaeul sighed, pulling me closer onto the bed. I ended up lying in Gaeul’s arms, leaning against the headrest.

“This position is a bit embarrassing.”

“We used to do this often, right? Don’t you like it?”

“…Not that I dislike it…”

Though not as intense as Black Sago, the softness provided by Gaeul’s bosom carried an indescribable charm that could drive one wild. Under its influence, my eyes naturally closed.

Gaeul gently wrapped her arms around my waist, and I drifted off to sleep in her embrace.

Honestly,

It was as cozy as Commander Baek Hee-a’s bed aboard the ship.

Before heading to India, I enjoyed a brief respite in Gaeul’s arms.

* * *

Busan.

“Wow. So Mom and Dad ended up like that…”

[That’s about it. Are you okay? Should I come along?]

“No need. They’re people I eventually had to meet anyway.”

Seok Harang scratched his cheek and laughed bitterly.

“To be honest, even if they started a new life without me, I’m not bothered. We’ll figure it out when we meet. Sister, will you visit Seoul briefly when I go to Incheon tomorrow?”

[Sure. Thanks for that. By the way, why does Baek Hee-a want you to come? Tch, annoying.]

“Sister, are you trying to monitor the Executioner? Haha, she’ll probably care if she finds out~.”

[Hey, don’t say scary things. Just thinking about it makes me shiver.”

On the other side of the screen, Yun Yuhwa crossed her arms and trembled.

[Please convey my greetings. And catch me a Light Attribute Spirit. I desperately want to become S-Rank.]

“Got it. I’ll pass it on when I go tomorrow. By the way, Customer isn’t forcing Cargo to go to Incheon alone, right? They just want pictures taken.”

[Why? Why would Customer specifically call you to take photos? Weird…]

“I don’t know either.”

Seok Harang raised his hand awkwardly.

“They just want me to shake hands with some heroes.”

[???]

* * *

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Bang!

Azidahaka slammed their palm on the desk, grinding their teeth. After consolidating reports from various locations, it was evident that Azidahaka’s meticulously crafted monster, Rasputin, had indeed perished.

“What…! What is this!”

Azidahaka was anxious. Their creation was undoubtedly powerful, even going berserk and opening a dimensional gate. Yet, such a monstrous entity was felled by a single sword strike. Azidahaka acquired the video of Dark Demon Dragon Rasputin’s fall secretly and watched it repeatedly, biting their lip.

“Just who is this girl anyway!”

What is the identity of the woman who calls herself “Rusalka,” also known as <Undine>? No matter how much Azidahaka racked their brain, the reason for using the name “Rusalka” boiled down to one possibility.

“Did this girl defeat Rusalka…? That’s why Rusalka disappeared?”

For a moment, Azidahaka sensed Rusalka’s presence in the Far East, Korea. However, the Far East belonged to Chaos Dragon’s territory, and Azidahaka didn’t want to steal another’s thunder.

Yet, an odd human claiming to be Rusalka emerged in the land where Seoyea’s Rusalka should have reigned. If Rusalka had infiltrated the human world disguised as human, she would have at least contacted Azidahaka upon sensing her magical traces instead of killing the Dark Demon Dragon.

And the golden sword.

The light of the speed attribute shining brightly was definitely not Rusalka’s magic power. Even Azidahaka, who wielded dark attributes, had to be cautious due to its immense strength.

“Tch, why aren’t these guys answering my calls…!”

Since sealing Blazing Phoenix, Fenril has gone silent, and Hydra ignores all contact as usual. Ultimately, among the members of the Dark Legion, only Azidahaka could move.

“Fine…! Then I’ll crush them all!”

Since the organization is called the Dark Legion, it’s only fitting for Azidahaka, embodying pure darkness, to become the leader of the cadre. Blazing Phoenix can no longer be considered a cadre member.

“Karna, Chaos, bring those disobedient girls into my harem…”

Azidahaka giggled sinisterly while lying on the bed. Surrounding the vast bed were countless handsome men and women identical to Azidahaka, indulging in licentious acts.

“Lord, what about revenge for Rasputin…?”

A handsome man thrusting into Azidahaka’s clone from behind questioned. Azidahaka waved dismissively.

“Nah. I’ll deal with her much later. Who should fill Rasputin’s vacant spot…?”

Azidahaka opened the Hero Wiki on their smartwatch and began searching. Shockingly, the existence of the Dark Legion was public knowledge, and the one who exposed the true nature of their pawn Rasputin was martial artist Hwakwon Lee Seung-hyung.

“Wow.”

Azidahaka’s face turned red.

“He’s handsome. With a face like this, he deserves to lick my toes. He’d make a perfect slave for my harem.”

Azidahaka licked their lips while scrutinizing Lee Seung-hyung’s face.