〈 Chapter 606: Part 2, Chapter 2, Scene 1 〉
January passed, and February arrived.
In New Seoul, South Korea, <Oracle Studio> began its full-fledged activities. The sight of a blonde foreigner wandering around with three Korean women occasionally became a topic of conversation even in New Seoul.
They were recruiting actors for movie shoots in Hollywood.
Apparently, they hired an A-Rank Hero as security.
Rumor has it he’s already… “collected” all the ladies he’s been seen with.
There’s talk about the elementary school-aged black-haired girl being part of some sort of pedophile plot.
When one actually went to interview, they got rejected because the guy was eating mint chocolate and said something about monsters.
As more rumors spread, Oracle Studio gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons but continued their work regardless.
The soundproof booths inside their office were impenetrable, leading to whispers like…
“Isn’t this just some blonde playboy trying to build his own harem?”
The worst rumor?
Every night, different women’s moans could supposedly be heard from within.
Ignoring these whispers, Oracle Studio pressed on.
Time flowed forward until graduation day at a certain high school.
* * *
“Hey, look! There’s Kim Nori.”
“How does she have the nerve to show up? And who’s that guy next to her? Could it be…?”
“She probably thinks since her sister is C-Rank, she automatically qualifies too. Haha!”
Jealous insults filled the air as Kim Nori approached. Though irritating, I placed a hand on her trembling shoulder to calm her down.
“Don’t get angry. You’ll hear things like this often.”
“Does becoming a hero mean I have to protect people like them too?”
“Of course. That’s what heroes do.”
“…Maybe I should just become a hunter instead.”
Nori clearly wasn’t thrilled about her destiny as a hero, especially having to protect those who insulted her.
“Hunter life is fine. But you’ll train with me for at least a year first.”
“Why exactly a year?”
“By then, your growth should stabilize. Combat experience-wise.”
“Ngh… Is that code for ‘eating me’ in a year… cough…”
I pressed my hand firmly on her shoulder to stop any potential slip-ups. With a mischievous grin, she moved forward.
“Kim Nori, step up.”
“What now, boss? What’s next…”
Winking at me, she ascended the podium to receive her diploma from the bald principal.
“Did you hear? She’s the one. Can’t even get into university.”
“Totally useless, didn’t even make it into the academy…”
“Her parents are landlords, so she’ll probably just live off them.”
“…This is so annoying.”
Gaon subtly released some magic power, sending a killing intent toward the naysayers. The disdain aimed at Nori was almost palpable.
“You need to understand, people subconsciously feel inferior to her.”
“Ugh, even though she’s my sister, she’s insane. How does she do it?”
“It’s only possible because I’m here. Gaon, with another month of hard work, you’ll reach her level too. Nori has grown enough that she doesn’t need daily training anymore.”
Do people realize how powerful this girl really is? Her available mana exceeds even S-Rank heroes like Guangjian and Seok Harang.
“…If she gets too much mana, what happens?”
“Excess turns into ultimate power?”
“Please don’t say that. If she hears, she’ll definitely try to exploit it.”
“Besides, once it hits triple digits, there’s nothing I can do anyway.”
Beyond that point lies the realm of spirits and gods. Being one in six billion, her talent is merely a human blessing, not divine-level ability.
“Big Brother, I graduated today.”
Holding her diploma, Nori looked up at me with a playful smile.
“Are you hinting at something?”
Gaon snatched the diploma with a bright smile.
“My turn today, missy.”
“Ugh, why didn’t we do it yesterday instead?”
The sisters glared daggers at each other, growling. I whispered to them as we exited the gymnasium.
“To celebrate Nori’s graduation, let’s do something together. Just let Gaon handle the details. How about a trio outing?”
“…Fine.”
“But isn’t this the person who always insists on 1:1?”
“It’s okay because you’re sisters.”
For my grand harem plan, it’s still too early for anything beyond 3P. However, since Gaon and Nori are sisters, it works.
“First group orgy will be a 4P. And it must happen on March 1st.”
Once February events conclude and the ‘war’ begins, true harem territory opens.
“Do they think we’re being teased because our bodies are small?”
“Boss, that’s disappointing if true.”
“Not at all. Misunderstanding.”
Slightly shaken, I changed the subject by opening the door of an arriving autonomous taxi and pushing them inside.
“Where are we going?”
“Our office? Or my place where no one will notice?”
“Hero Association.”
Their expressions stiffened. Both had their own issues.
“Boss, if I mess up, will my true identity be exposed?”
“I find the Korean association a bit awkward…”
“Don’t worry. Nori’s true identity won’t be revealed, and anyone harassing Gaon will be dealt with. For now…”
Static crackled as footage appeared through magical gear cameras. Busy scenes within the Hero Association showed several black-suited foreign women among the bustling crowd.
“Urgh, they’re here.”
“They must be the maids charmed by Rasputin.”
From afar, it was clear. Through earpiece communicators, members of <Matryoshka> had stationed themselves near the Korean Hero Association after <Undine> disappeared without notice.
“With entrances blocked, what do we do?”
“No worries. I’ve adjusted schedules to overlap deliberately.”
Pulling out an item from my coat, I explained.
“We’ll just blend in with the crowds gathering outside.”
People had gathered at the Hero Association to see someone special who came to New Seoul thanks to me.
“While everyone’s distracted by Princess Snow White, we’ll sneak in through the back door.”
[Boss, VIP just passed Dongdaegu Station.]
“In that case, let’s proceed with the direct transaction.”
Patting the case containing the 5-billion-won Fengyuhuan artifact in my pocket.
* * *
An hour later.
Inside the Yu-Sung Automobiles courtesy vehicle, Seok Harang sat across from a young man whose presence annoyed her increasingly.
“Sister, what’s the deal?”
“Haha, sister? I’m a man, aren’t I?”
“Stop fooling around.”
“…You’re getting less fun every day.”
The suited man sighed deeply. Suddenly, a mechanical eye popped out of his face, projecting a holographic image of a blonde woman.
“Long time no see, Harang. First time since last Christmas, right?”
“Yeah, long time. Since you bought the core of the A-Rank monster I captured.”
“Thanks to that, I made quite a profit. Speaking of which, interested in sponsorship from Yu-Sung?”
“Rather than taking sponsorship, I might just start my own company. Anyway, why did you call me here?”
Seok Harang rummaged through the candies in the car, finding none to her liking. Reluctantly, she peeled the wrapper off a grape-flavored one.
“Just thought we could catch up.”
“Tch, coming from someone whose every move reeks of money.”
“……We’re talking business here. Recently, I heard an interesting story.”
Yu-Yuhwa covered his mouth with his hand while smirking.
“Apparently, a certain apartment in Busan received an unusually large number of B-cup bras, right?”
“Urgh.”
Seok Harang flinched. Despite outwardly feuding, they shared a bond of mutual understanding over their condition.
“I don’t know anything about that.”
“Don’t play dumb. Even if you intercepted Yu-Sung’s lingerie shipments, who delivered them to the apartment?”
“…Damn. Fine, I admit it. So what if I wear B-cups now?”
Opening her jacket wide, Harang revealed a noticeable change. Yuhwa bit his lip in surprise.
“Are you asking for breast enlargement secrets?”
“I’ll give you 100 million. Tell me.”
“Woah, you’re still buying that? That’s why our relationship keeps deteriorating.”
He could’ve just asked directly, but Seok Harang internally mocked herself.
“If you ask me directly, I’ll tell you. It’s not some big secret anyway.”
“How could I possibly stand before you? Great S-Rank Princess Snow White.”
“…Whatever.”
Since discovering that S-Rankers can somewhat read minds, Yuhwa has never revealed his true form.
“Let’s stop if you’re just going to annoy me. We’re almost at the association.”
“To be honest, is your reason for coming here related to ‘that item’?”
Startled. Seok Harang maintained an icy expression.
“You order more lingerie every time you visit Seoul. Even your squad members suddenly started spending extravagantly. Money flows reveal everything, Harang.”
“…So what? If that’s what I’m here for, what will you do?”
Deciding to bluff, Seok Harang replied.
“I’ll pay 20 billion. Sell it.”
“Nope.”
“….Is 20 billion a joke to you?”
“This is about trust. The seller continues selling because they trust me. Don’t expect me to share contact info or pay extra.”
“Alright, understood. Don’t come crying when I try to monopolize it later.”
Click.
The hologram disappeared. Seok Harang felt bitter about the grape candy in her mouth.
“…..It’s because the side effects are too severe that I can’t talk about it.”
Seok Harang lightly suppressed the surging mana within her body. Except for her visits to Seoul, she had to cultivate her mana daily at home.
Side effects of the Fengyuhuan.
…Not only does it enlarge breasts, but it also increases mana significantly. So much so that even someone at S+ rank could potentially reach SS rank, making it impossible for Seok Harang to disclose this information.
“……There must be a connection.”
Recalling the peculiar blonde Westerner causing chaos in Seoul, Seok Harang wondered if his antics were an act. Supported by Oracle of the former Round Table.
‘There’s definitely a link to the commander.’
Seok Harang never suspected it could be the commander himself.
* * *
<Shortly After, Hero Association Nearby, 4th Floor of Yuna Cafe>
“Wow, there are so many people.”
“How do we get in now?”
With the news of Seok Harang’s arrival, the crowd grew larger. The entrance to the Hero Association, which should be open to everyone, was now restricted by C~B Rank Heroes.
“We’ll enter through the back. We absolutely must get in today because of this.”
“Must we do it today?”
“Of course. Think about it, Nori. Right after graduation, when the school finally thinks they’re rid of Kim Nori…”
I fed a piece of tiramisu into Nori’s mouth.
“Suddenly, Kim Nori appears as a newly awakened C-Rank water-elemental ability user.”
“……Haha, karma’s a bitch, right? They can’t even hang congratulatory banners now, can they? Hehe.”
Awakening as an ability user is more valuable than getting into Seoul University. This is both petty revenge against the school that underestimated her and preparation to make her future activities smoother.
“Still, Raon and Gaon are late. Time’s running out…”
“Sorry, I took longer than expected looking for clothes.”
Dressed in a suit, Raon entered followed by a shy little girl hiding behind him. Nori giggled, and Yu-Na and I reached out to her.
“Welcome, Gaon student.”
“R-Really, can we go in like this?”
“Absolutely.”
Gaon peeked out from beside Raon. From head to toe, she looked identical to Nori.
“School uniforms are invincible shields, after all.”
Mission:
Avoid detection by the Kukuul maid squad sent by Rasputin and infiltrate the Hero Association.
To create confusion, we disguised Gaon to look like Nori.
