Chapter 786

〈 Chapter 786: Part 2, Chapter 7 – Player Change, Full-Speed Ahead, Phoenix! 〉

When Shin-ra first pitched the idea to me, I thought it was utterly ridiculous.

Of course, it made sense.

Even in a game, I’d once grabbed a headset and got royally screwed over, so naturally, I wasn’t too keen on gaming anymore.

But then Shin-ra challenged me to a bet.

Oh noes! Not another Shota scenario!

Although I don’t actually shrink, this is my golden chance to hang out with Sister Shin-ra and D-cup Harang.

This isn’t an easy task.

Both of them are giving up their original beautiful forms for this.

Sensory perception naturally decreases, and pleasure lowers as well.

Since our bodies aren’t in their pure form but altered by magic power, it’s only natural that pleasure diminishes.

Yet, they offered to change their appearances for me.

Because Shin-ra wants to see me get dominated by Zeus?

Absolutely not.

Because Seok Harang wants to watch me get ravaged by some guy?

No way.

I’m not entirely sure what their schemes are yet, but one thing’s for certain: high risk, high reward.

If my guess is correct, and Zeus yelling about finding Ganymede is actually Hydra looking for Shota… then even if Zeus captures me as a hostage, I’ll eventually be handed over to Hydra.

The only uncertain factor is the DLC, but even if it’s DLC, there’s no way it’ll put me in real trouble.

It’s just a game after all.

No matter how evil this game may seem, characters targeting men won’t violate the commander.

That’s something I’ve confirmed countless times already.

Male-to-male interactions are systemically blocked, which is why the game gets called “god-tier” by guys.

Same deal since the No-Dating DLC.

If they were trying to force male-on-male couples or push me into some malicious situation, Phoenix’s route would have been open regardless of whether the commander was male or female.

But the monstrous Phoenix route only opens when the commander is female.

So this mission isn’t dangerous at all.

“If things get dicey, we’ll pause immediately.”

“Of course. Feel free to delete the save data.”

If the commander gets compromised by Zeus—*Zeus*—I’ll mercilessly wipe the save data.

Shin-ra agrees with this plan.

“Bro, don’t worry. Do you really think I’d let you go down that path?”

“This makes me feel super secure. Thanks, Harang!”

Reliable as ever, Seok Harang!

Once upon a time, while awakening as a spirit, I fell for someone who cared for me deeply, but now I’m focused solely on romantic relationships between men and women…

Ah, wait, that’s not right.

Anyway…

Even if Zeus captures me, I will *never* become his Ganymede.

Whatever scheme these two are cooking up, I’ll uncover it and claim victory—as the “Commander.”

“K-k-kicking off…”

Whoosh.

The world transformed.

My surroundings instantly shifted to New Seoul.

“Hm…”

Checking the current time, it was late evening.

Perfect timing after dinner to start serious activities.

Fortunately, it was night—a time when I could move freely as a man.

Time to conquer Hydra.

Time to defeat Zeus.

With those two goals in mind, I tried to rise from where I was sitting.

“…Huh?”

I couldn’t stand up.

Something heavy was pressing down on me. Looking down, I saw two figures pinning me down.

“You can’t leave!”

“It’s different from Azidahaka’s situation!”

Park Ra-on and Sun Gyeoul were using their chests to press against my thighs, preventing me from standing.

Why?

Obviously, because the chosen Ganymede is none other than *me*, the “Commander.”

“Boss, don’t enter the tiger’s den. Who knows what nasty stuff he might do to you?”

“What nasty stuff exactly?”

Yuinah couldn’t specify what the nasty stuff was.

She found the words too vulgar to say, so she just lowered her head.

“Boss, you’re not into that kind of thing, right?”

And anything too vulgar for Yuinah to say? That’s Su Ri’s job.

“For heaven’s sake, I’m not into hard-core gay stuff or any of that mess. If anyone says otherwise, I’ll kill them. I believe with all my heart that I’m absolutely NOT into messing around with dudes, dammit.”

“There’s absolutely no chance of that happening. I prefer daughters over sons anyway.”

This applies both in-game and in real life.

Though I can’t choose, I secretly hope for a daughter who resembles my wife.

“You don’t need to worry so much. In fact, *that’s* what worries me more. The guy invited the whole Magical Kkutkkuts crew, but he specifically called me aside. While you’re distracted, you could end up in danger.”

“Isn’t the boss in danger too? You always leave us behind with Penril.”

“True. But this is different from Azidahaka’s situation. I’m not going to engage in gay sex with Zeus, so please stay calm!”

“I’m not planning to do gay stuff, nor am I going alone.”

Even though I crave high rewards, I’m not reckless enough to confront gays alone—not that Zeus is gay, but he’s already been branded as such in our minds.

I don’t enjoy unnecessary risks when there’s a safer way.

“Could you show me the invitation again?”

I received the old-fashioned letter from Yuinah.

The handwritten paper clearly stated that Zeus wanted to meet us.

“Clearly, it says the entire Magical Kkutkkuts group is invited. Simple solution: we all go.”

The people I must protect are myself and the magical girls.

Thus, to ensure everyone’s safety from Zeus’s clutches, we need “two people.”

“I’ll give him a shock he won’t forget.”

I’m not one to waste resources.

For discovering the Phoenix route, I calculated every second to level Yuinah up to 99 as quickly as possible, sacrificing my own essence in the process.

There’s no one in this land—or among all commanders—who plays games faster than me.

“Seok Harang, it’s Kkutkkut time!”

* * *

Meanwhile.

As ‘he’ entered the game, Shin-ra began her broadcast terrorism.

“Ta-da! Visiting guest!”

“…What now?”

Seok Harang froze at Shin-ra’s sudden intrusion during his personal stream.

Quickly switching from 3D filter mode to 2D filter mode, the live video stopped, and a 2D anime girl panel appeared on screen.

[????]

[Who’s that? What is this?]

[Is that voice…??]

Just one line, and the viewers were thrown into confusion and terror.

“Whoever said my voice sounds better than Sercarong’s, step forward.”

“Good catch. Puhehe.”

[Ah, could it be?]

[The legendary Kkutkkut Master!]

[Is that Cheongnyeon?!]

“Correct. Ta-da!”

Cheongnyeon revealed herself on camera.

Appearing behind Seok Harang, the woman embracing him caused the chat to erupt in cheers.

[Eyes!!!]

[Ooohhh….]

[Massive difference in chest size!]

“You’re banned.”

Sercarong swiftly deleted the offending chat.

Then he flicked the two massive objects resting on his head with his forehead.

“Are you tripping or something? Why are you here making a fuss?”

“I came to visit.”

“No way… seriously… sigh.”

Seok Harang’s deep sigh made the viewers begin to suspect something.

[What’s going on? Is this staged?]

[Is this really just a casual visit…?]

[Stream accident lol]

Just as everyone started questioning Cheongnyeon’s presence, someone came up with a brilliant idea.

[Turn 3D filter back on, and I’ll donate 100,000 won.]

The chat froze.

Everyone—both viewers and streamer—froze at the single line of donation.

“Call.”

And amidst the frozen world, one woman moved confidently.

Swish.

“Alright, pay me 100,000 won.”

Ohhhhhhhhhh

Money bird has arrived.

In the transition from 2D to 3D, Seok Harang stared at the tall, slim woman with overwhelming assets towering over him and began throwing punches.

“My stream! Get out!”

“This is my house.”

“Don’t reveal my identity!”

“So what? It’ll come out eventually anyway. This is the perfect opportunity to tell everyone. Puhehe.”

Cheongnyeon’s actions left the audience baffled.

“That’s right, we live together.”

“Husband? Oh, sorry, you’re just a viewer.”

“Noooooo.”

“The reason the stream keeps getting interrupted is because people keep asking to see my husband’s underwear, and I get mad.”

“My underwear can be shown, but my husband’s cannot!!”

Chaos erupted in the room.

As Seok Harang struggled to subdue Cheongnyeon, she gently held him while waving at the camera.

“Sorry folks, but I’m kidnapping Harang. I’m starting a live stream in my room now, and Harang will be my special guest.”

“But I’m Seok Harang!”

“Bye-bye.”

Click.

The stream ended.

Everyone was thrown into confusion as Seok Harang grabbed Cheongnyeon—Shin-ra—by the collar.

“What are you doing?!”

“I’m creating content. It’s been a while since I streamed, so I’m a bit nervous.”

Shin-ra left a message on Seok Harang’s stream board.

“If you want to see the One-Shota Kkutkkut play, follow the link. Featuring special guest, Sercarong.”

Smack!!

Seok Harang slapped Shin-ra’s head.

Blocked by a magical barrier, Shin-ra covered her mouth and grabbed Seok Harang’s hand.

“Let’s just announce it publicly, as Yuinah suggested. Puhehe.”

“…I don’t even know anymore.”

Seok Harang sighed deeply and changed locations.

A moment later.

“Oh, Magical Kkutkkuts, this is Cheongnyeon!”

“I’m Sercarong, the special guest!”

“Currently, I’ve handed the gameplay to my husband while we progress through the Hydra chapter! Will my husband manage to preserve his youth and gain the opportunity for One-Shota play with his beloved wife?!”

“Don’t you think this sounds insane? Yeah, I agree. What nonsense… Hey, who are you calling names like that?!”

Seok Harang wildly gestured at the chat window.

Cheongnyeon paused the chat and scrolled up the log.

“Harang isn’t Eye-na… right…? Hahaha!!”

“Ma! Do-rat-na!!”

Total chaos.

Cheongnyeon breaking all broadcasting norms and dragging Sercarong into her madness.

“Okay, husband’s perspective, action!”

[Aaaahhhh!!]

And thus unfolded a scene akin to a ridiculous comedy.

“…Ugh.”

Cheongnyeon’s husband, ‘P,’ was doing something incredibly scandalous despite his wife being right there.

In the video, the blond youth P was grinding his hips against a brown-haired ‘Yuinah.’

-Show, not Shota…! Dick, feels so good…!!

Hydra appeared.