Chapter 742

〈Chapter 742〉 Part 2, Chapter 6, Episode 06

After the issue with clothing was neatly resolved…

Night fell, and I found myself quite pleased with the white tuxedo suit that wrapped around my body.

‘If only there was a hint of blue mixed in, it’d be even better.’

The combination of Seok Harang’s white and Kim Penril’s mint blended harmoniously into this “white-green” palette.

The bottom part was also surprisingly comfortable. Since I had designed the magical suit while in an aroused state, it allowed me to comfortably wear outer layers without any issues.

Though options were limited:

Robe style.

When worn by an adult male, it functioned as a half-coat; but during the day when my frame shrank, it would transform into a long cleric’s robe reaching down to the ankles.

“Skin.”

It was one of the set menus Phoenix had brought out against me: the “Priest Garb of the Sun Sect” skin. It was tucked away as ‘secret data’ within her set of sixteen heroines.

Since it was tailored for a feminine figure, it appeared slightly small on me when I wore it as a man, but luckily, it fit perfectly on the protagonist’s male form, so there were no glaring issues outwardly.

“How does it look? Does it suit me?”

“It suits you well.”

Seok Harang smiled coyly as we strolled through the night at Haeundae Beach. She was dressed rather lightly, dragging her slippers along the ground beside me.

“So, what you’re saying is, underneath all that is the outfit I made for you?”

“That’s right. And if either of you snap your fingers, the clothes will instantly vanish.”

If either of them snaps their fingers, the magical balance keeping the tuxedo intact will break, causing immediate chaos.

If Penril withdraws her magic, water will pour from beneath the coat. If Seok Harang withdraws her magic, gusts of wind will burst forth, flipping the clothes inside out.

Needless to say, the aftermath would be disastrous.

“Thanks to Harang, I’m wearing some nice clothes now.”

“Hmm… If you want more, just come by later… At night. Don’t show up during the day trying anything funny.”

“Hmph… What do you mean by that?”

“It means I have no intention of doing *that* with you.”

“But you’re not letting go of my hand, are you?”

“I won’t let go when you’re in your female form!”

Seok Harang shouted loudly, clearly upset.

“Why should I do anything with you when I’m already a girl? That’s not my thing!”

“So here’s the question: What if I had to live as a woman forever? What would you do?”

“…I’d spend my whole life looking for a way to turn you back into a man.”

“And if we never find a way?”

“…Then what can I do?”

Seok Harang turned her gaze toward the sea.

“…If that’s what you want.”

“Hmph, as expected, you wouldn’t dislike that either, huh?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. It’s not that I dislike it, it’s just… there’s something better, so why bother…”

Smack.

Seok Harang let go of my hand and slapped her own cheek.

“Let’s pretend that last bit didn’t happen. Got it?”

“You like dicks, don’t you?”

“…Damn. Yeah. Women naturally prefer dicks over vaginas. Think about it from the other side. Do you prefer vaginas over dicks?”

“……”

That’s a tough question.

Because, to the current ‘me,’ loving another person—especially ‘him’—is far more important than gender differences.

So should I answer that I prefer dicks?

No. Absolutely not. Since I’m playing as ‘Baek Cheonghwa,’ saying such a thing would ruin everything.

“Y-you…”

But my hesitation backfired.

“Absolutely not!”

Seok Harang grabbed my shoulders and began shaking me violently.

“If you start thinking about getting penetrated, I’ll handle that endlessly for you! But under no circumstances should you consider becoming one of those ‘female-corrupted’ types! Understand? Because if you do, I’ll cut ties with you forever!”

“…Why would I do that?”

If things ever got to the point where my character might be violated in such a manner, I’d immediately unplug the game and delete it.

“There’s no way I’d let that happen, so don’t worry.”

“…Good.”

Seok Harang grumbled as she sat on the railing. With the dim city lights behind her, she cast a sullen glance at my entire figure.

“To be honest… I don’t care what form you take. Even if the curse turns you into a woman forever, I’ll still accept you. But…”

Her voice began trembling. Biting her lip slightly, she continued nervously.

“You must promise the same… No matter what happens to me, you have to accept me too… Understand?”

“Why so serious?”

“…Lately, I’ve been having recurring dreams.”

Seok Harang lowered her head.

“In these dreams, I lose control and start killing people… It’s a common stress dream among heroes, but lately they’ve felt too real.”

“…”

Even though the remnants of ‘Seoyea’s Rusalka’ have been mostly erased, traces still linger within her.

“Recently, I’ve started questioning whether it’s okay to be this happy… because one day, this happiness might suddenly disappear. For example… if you were to vanish overnight.”

To completely block its influence, the root cause must be eliminated—but the timing isn’t right yet.

“I can’t imagine living in a world without you anymore.”

“…Don’t worry, Harang.”

I patted Seok Harang’s back gently.

“I feel the same way. No matter how you change, our bond will remain unbroken.”

“…That’s not exactly what I wanted to hear.”

“Harang.”

Kiss.

I pressed my lips against hers.

“Love doesn’t need words to express itself, right?”

“…Are you really okay doing this in public?”

“Hmph, haven’t you noticed someone watching us since earlier?”

A cool breeze accompanied by the scent of mint chocolate descended upon us.

“Is it possible for Haesundae to be empty late at night?”

Good luck with that!

From somewhere in the distance, a cat-like cry echoed out. Seok Harang blushed furiously, glancing at me before speaking.

“Hey. I still don’t feel comfortable doing this outside. Let’s… go home. And…”

She clenched her fists tightly as she continued.

“…I’m scared to sleep alone tonight, so let’s all sleep together.”

“……”

Meeeoowww~

—

Time flows quickly in the game.

Even if my character becomes a woman in-game, daily routines don’t drastically change.

There’s no auto-battle system, but repetitive rounds grant support features that somewhat automate gameplay.

[Your squad’s current power level exceeds the enemy’s by three tiers. Would you like to proceed with an automatic attack?]

“Everyone, today’s a free roll.”

Though not true auto-play, delegating decisions to each heroine simulates automated hunting.

Who handles the commands then?

“Yuinah, please take care of it.”

[I’ll manage it, boss.]

Yuinah takes charge as the field commander.

A three-tier difference means Yuinah can effortlessly defeat enemies without sustaining any damage.

“Perfect execution.”

Magical girls unleash overwhelming force, felling approaching monsters with ease.

Our current front line is Chuncheon.

We’ve been advancing westward from Gangwon-do to Seoul, clearing out monsters along the way. D- and C-Rank monsters occasionally lurk in the mountains, but…

[Magical Flame! Burn, you monster bastards!!]

“Of course, Su Ri.”

In front of Su Ri’s devastating firepower, monsters are nothing but ash.

With Raon and Nuri assisting, and Yuinah commanding?

‘This is what auto-hunting feels like.’

Core replication aside, I can simply lie back in the trailer eating strawberries.

“You seem very relaxed.”

“There’s absolutely no threat at the moment.”

Sitting in the driver’s seat, Yun Yuhwa sighed, resting his head on the steering wheel.

“Any large-scale events coming up…?”

“Huh?”

“After wiping out Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, something feels off. Customer-wise, it feels like you’ll soon give us another big payout… That kind of vibe?”

“…”

Indeed, Yuhwa has an uncanny knack for sniffing out money.

“Making some profit off cores, huh?”

“Money breeds money, after all. Any interesting events ahead?”

“Events…?”

Now, slowly…

As May approaches,

‘The time has come to wait for her.’

Azidahaka.

The next high-ranking officer of Dark Legion after Penril.

One important note: Penril is an exception.

Azidahaka.

She uses clones to turn countless men into her sexual slaves.

I can’t stand idly by while Azidahaka exists.

All officers are notorious for their promiscuity, but Azidahaka takes it to extremes.

Therefore, I intend to purify Azidahaka.

And extract the spirit within her.

True name: Angra Mainyu.

Angra Mainyu, who is also Azidahaka’s hidden identity, could make subsequent stages of the game flow much easier.

Dark attribute.

Optimal for combating aberrants, and transforming a dark-attributed officer into a spirit early on would essentially amount to a speedrun.

‘Actually, it’s already a speedrun.’

Kim Nori’s S-Rank ascension.

If I quickly synchronize Kim Nori with Angra Mainyu—shortened to ‘Angra’—

‘I can push Kim Nori, influenced by Ji Ryun’s myth, to the forefront before facing the Hydra.’

Balance-breaking culprit.

Thus, the difficulty of conquest is considerable, and even after defeating her in boss battles and recruiting her as an ally, Azidahaka’s clones continue to launch surprise attacks—an unusual situation—but successfully overcoming the challenge makes everything afterward exceedingly easy.

Of course.

Kim Penril-Banargand-and Seok Harang.

“With two SS+ spirits standing guard, there’s no way I won’t succeed.”

Currently, conquering remains effortless.

Surely.

Azidahaka wouldn’t dare attempt a pantsu-run with two SS+ spirits blocking her path.

“Yes, even I wouldn’t dare enter with two SS+ spirits firmly stationed.”

“…Where did the abnormal monster event go?”

The chapter boss leading the main storyline has mysteriously vanished.

—

Meanwhile, Gimhae International Airport.

“Wow…”

The raven-haired woman frowned as she looked around the airport.

“They say it smells like garlic here… Is this what they mean?”

The expressions of those nearby were less than pleasant upon hearing her comment. However, no one dared to confront her.

“Is it similar to how Westerners complain about cheese smell? Ugh, mask. Mask.”

Through magical gear translation, everyone realized the woman was merely muttering to herself, assuming she was a foreigner prone to talking aloud.

“…Alright, let’s focus. From now on, we’re entering enemy territory.”

“Excuse me, may I speak with you?”

“Yes, that’s correct. I am Azer. Azer Da Haka.”

The black-haired woman introduced herself as ‘Azer.’

“What is your name?”

“Our princess refers to me as ‘Master.'”

The middle-aged man resembling a toad smiled kindly as he spoke.

“Master, Tentacle.”

“Aha, Master Tentacle.”

From the moment the man appeared, their conversation became inaudible to everyone else.

“Let’s go. To Seoul. We shall escort you.”