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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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I ended up leaving the city with two women on either side of me.
These two were the Jade Flower Sword and the Calamitous Fire Hibiscus, two women known as beautiful knight-errants, even called the Flowers of the Martial World.
Looking at it this way, it should have been a joyous occasion, a blessing to have a flower in each hand. But reality wasn’t so kind. It was incredibly awkward right now. The atmosphere was so sharp, it was hard to even breathe.
“There’s so much we haven’t been able to talk about while we were apart, Geun-hyeop. Come this way.”
“Uh, oh, okay.”
The moment Serin, on my left, took my hand and pulled me toward her,
“Hmm, I can’t circulate my energy while walking, can I? I want to try and feel it in this state, too.”
Ha-yeong, on my right, pulled my arm against her chest. As if that wasn’t enough, she pulled me back, as if to prevent me from going to Serin’s side.
Because of that, Serin also started pulling on my hand, and I ended up like a child brought before King Solomon, sentenced to be torn in half.
At this rate, I really would be split in two…!
“Calamitous Fire Hibiscus, this is just a suggestion, but I am Geun-hyeop’s master. I need a detailed report on what’s been happening, so would you mind giving us some space?”
“What are you talking about? I need to study his body, you know? Even now, I need to be close to understand the flow of his energy, so could you please stop interfering? You’re hindering my progress.”
“Sigh. Geun-hyeop cannot perform dynamic exercises. Meaning it’s pointless.”
“I don’t need to make him circulate his energy to understand it, I can do it like this.”
See?
The atmosphere was so tense.
“Hey, you two? Are you sure you’re not on bad terms?”
“What are you talking about? Calamitous Fire Hibiscus and I are the best of friends.”
Serin replied to my question with her usual expression.
“Yeah, yeah. We’re good. Nothing happened. Nothing at all.”
Ha-yeong also answered with a grin.
It was obvious there was something between them, some lingering resentment…! It was no use trying to hide it from me. But the aura of these two women was too intimidating to confront them about it.
Come to think of it, both of them were masters, far beyond my level. There was no way I could challenge them.
“Anyway, before we go to exterminate the Kappas, I’d like to see how much Geun-hyeop has grown. Can you show me?”
“I can show you some moves, but my internal energy hasn’t fully recovered yet. I can’t show you what I really want to show you.”
“That thing you really want to show me, is it that?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
The Demon Fury Slash I’d learned while killing the bandit.
I wanted to show her that.
But if I recovered just a little more, I could probably emit a faint violet aura. I’d show her that then.
“I’m eager to see it. How long do we have to wait?”
“Since my internal energy is completely depleted, it might take a while.”
“Huh? Did you say your internal energy is depleted?”
“Yeah.”
Serin stared at Ha-yeong.
“Are you planning a strenuous march when Geun-hyeop’s internal energy hasn’t even recovered properly? That’s absurd. I don’t understand what you’re thinking.”
“Ugh.”
I definitely wanted to replenish my internal energy before a fight.
“Well, I wasn’t planning on putting him in danger in the first place, and I was going to handle everything myself, so it doesn’t matter.”
“There’s always the possibility of unforeseen circumstances. This is no good.”
Serin sighed and put her arm around my waist.
“Geun-hyeop, don’t worry. Since your internal energy is depleted, I will protect you no matter what. As your master.”
“Oh, thank you so much.”
“Really. How inconsiderate. Taking Geun-hyeop, with no internal energy, to exterminate a monster. If it were me, I would have given him ample rest before moving.”
Ha-yeong averted her gaze at those words.
“Ridiculous. Look at her meddling just because she’s his master.”
She seemed a little sulky, like she needed some comforting.
“Ha-yeong, it’s okay. You were just hurrying because you wanted to figure out my constitution quickly, right?”
“U, uh-huh! That’s right! That’s exactly it! She doesn’t know anything! Hmph!”
“Serin, I also wanted to know quickly, so there’s that. So don’t be too hard on her.”
“Hmm… If Geun-hyeop says so. Alright.”
Ha-yeong’s expression softened a bit at my words. But I wondered if Serin would get upset that I took Ha-yeong’s side.
“Anyway, thank you, Serin. Now that I think about it, I should have replenished my internal energy before going to fight a monster. You really are a true master, noticing your disciple’s condition so well.”
“He, hehe. Isn’t that natural? This is my first time being a master, but after taking on a disciple, I find myself wanting to cherish and care for him.”
“Such a warm concern…!”
So this was what having a master was like…!
So heartwarming!
“Like I don’t care about him? Hey, I’ve taken such good care of him. Haven’t I?”
“That’s true, you have.”
“Regardless, rest is necessary. Let’s rest over there for a bit.”
“Let’s do that.”
As Serin suggested, we moved a short distance and took a break. I immediately sat down to circulate my energy, and Serin and Ha-yeong agreed to stand guard.
But then,
“You haven’t changed at all, Calamitous Fire Hibiscus.”
I heard their voices from up ahead.
“How can you dress like that in front of Geun-hyeop? Your attire is highly inappropriate. Are you not aware of it?”
“Huh? What does it matter what I wear?”
“It matters. My disciple is watching.”
“Ridiculous. What does that have to do with anything? Then why don’t you dress like me?”
Were they about to fight?
“Don’t be absurd… How could I wear such indecent clothing?”
“You’re obsessed with indecency. Just be honest. You’re sooo jealous because your chest is smaller than mine. Right?”
“Ha! How childish! Who would be jealous of something so unnecessarily large! This size is more appropriate. Don’t you agree?”
“Kyahahaha! I don’t agree!”
“…Come to think of it, you still haven’t grown taller, have you?”
“What?! You’re the one who’s as tall as a man!”
“Who’s as tall as a man?!”
“Hey! Come here!”
Ha-yeong, who had been arguing with Serin, suddenly called me over.
“A woman shouldn’t be this tall! A woman should be small and dainty. That’s why this Calamitous Fire Hibiscus is number one among the martial world Flowers.”
“That’s the first time I’ve ever heard such a thing. The Jade Flower Sword is the true number one.”
“So, hey. What’s your answer?”
I’m so tired, you guys…!
Will we even get there?
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Somehow, I arrived near our destination with the two bickering women. I was exhausted from being squeezed between them the whole way.
Thanks to Serin, I was able to rest and circulate my energy from time to time, so I was overflowing with it. Though I was a bit mentally drained.
“Hmm, if we go further, we’ll reach the river. Let’s go!”
“Those Kappa bastards are done for.”
“Let’s get rid of them quickly! Follow me!”
Since we had to climb a mountain path, Ha-yeong went ahead first, and as always, I watched her back as she moved ahead.
Sway, sway.
The hem of her qipao fluttered, revealing her white backside. But I knew very well that there was a talisman stuck inside. Perhaps that’s why my heart started to race.
“Geun-hyeop.”
“Gasp.”
“Why are you surprised?”
I was startled when Serin suddenly grabbed my hand. Seeing my surprise, she looked at me and then followed my gaze to Ha-yeong’s back.
And then,
“Oh? Is that so?”
“…!”
She nodded as if she understood everything!
“If I may say so, I believe Geun-hyeop should be following behind me, his master.”
“What are you talking about?”
“But since there’s nothing to see right now, I’ll forgive you… However, from now on, you will look at me. Understood?”
What did she even mean by that?!
“What are you two doing? Hurry up!”
“Oh, oh! Coming!”
“I’ll increase my pace, Geun-hyeop. Can you keep up?”
“Of course!”
We climbed the mountain path at a rapid pace, and as we reached the top, we could see the river spread out below.
“Wow!”
It was such a refreshing looking river!
“Ha-yeong, is this the place? Do the Kappas appear around here?”
“Yeah, yeah. Oh, but we need to go further inside. This is literally the entrance. But let’s go down for now.”
“Okay!”
Seeing the water made me excited.
“But you never know what might appear in these mountains. Let’s go down carefully.”
“Excellent, Geun-hyeop.”
“Whatever.”
We carefully descended the slope.
Whoosh.
As we got closer to the river, we could feel its refreshing coolness. Rivers always made me excited.
“Do you want to go in?”
Ha-yeong asked.
“Honestly, yeah.”
I was dying from the heat after the march.
“Chuckle, well then.”
“Hmm?”
“It’s hot, shall we go for a swim?”
A swim?
Just as I was wondering about swimming in a place where monsters might appear, Ha-yeong, who had been smiling at me, suddenly,
“Yah!”
Rip!
Took off her clothes!
“What?!”
My eyes widened in surprise. Ha-yeong’s clothes were so light and made of so little fabric that it took her no time to take them off. Because of that, her naked body was suddenly revealed before me.
The body I had seen once before.
Large breasts that could be called Mount Tai Breasts. But compared to that, a thin waist and firm hips. That perfectly lewd figure appeared before me once again.
Of course, with yellow talismans covering the key areas.
“Y-You crazy woman! What are you doing! Undressing so shamelessly in front of a man…! Aren’t you embarrassed?!”
Serin, shocked by the drastic exposure, shouted, but,
“It’s fine, isn’t it? We’re friends, after all. What’s the big deal?”
“Even if we’re friends!”
“And we did this last time, so it’s okay.”
“What…!”
Serin looked at me!
No, it’s not like that!
“Is that true?!”
“W-Well, it’s true, but!”
“Kyahahaha! See! He said so too! Then it’s fine!”
Ha-yeong burst out laughing, her breasts jiggling. Was she really not embarrassed to be like this in front of me?
“Anyway! I’m not some indecent woman who would just take off her clothes in front of him! I’m doing it to swim, to swim! I’m going in! Yahoo!”
Splash!
Ha-yeong shouted cheerfully and jumped into the water.
“Hey! Come in too! It’s so cool and refreshing!”
“Won’t your talismans get wet and rip?!”
“I can’t hear you! Hurry up!”
Should I really go in?
As I was hesitating,
“Sigh. Alright. I suppose it can’t be helped if you’re swimming.”
“Serin?”
Rip.
And Serin took off her clothes.
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