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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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“Absolutely not!”
I vehemently denied it out of sheer frustration, but I could feel the situation worsening. The two women saying such things was driving me crazy.
Truthfully, it was a basic male desire. And like being told not to think of an elephant only makes you think of an elephant, hearing such things naturally led to imagining those scenarios.
Therefore, I could never know if this was my original desire or a side effect of consuming the Kappa Core.
“It’s alright, Geun-hyeop. As your master, I understand everything.”
While I was in this confused state, Serin took my hand with a look of complete understanding… Damn it, her smile was so warm! Her benevolent appearance made me feel pathetic for having such strange thoughts.
“If you ever feel such urges, I’ll help you, so don’t worry.”
“What!”
What was this supposed to mean?!
“What do you mean by that…!”
I asked, trembling.
“Well. What do you think it means?”
Serin gave a mischievous smile and uttered those cryptic words before leaving the cave. I was captivated by that mischievous smile and couldn’t help but lose my composure.
“Chuckle, chuckle, what are you doing, you pervert?”
“Who’s a pervert…”
“Well, I can help you too.”
“H-how are you going to help me?!”
“Want me to lend you a talisman?”
“Kraaagh!”
“Did you enjoy using my talisman as you pleased, you pervert? Chuckle, chuckle.”
After giggling, Ha-yeong also left the cave. Left alone, I poked at the campfire and tidied up.
Would I be able to get through tonight?
Despite sleeping with the two women while consumed by all sorts of thoughts, nothing particularly special happened. If anything happened, it happened inside my head.
Waking up at dawn, I lay still and meditated. Yesterday, I had heard some very suggestive words… When the topic of the Kappa Core’s side effects, its influence on my lustful nature, came up… Serin had said she would help me if such a thing happened.
What did it all mean? And what was that mischievous smile about?
The conclusion was singular.
“…”
Serin wanted me.
Thinking about it, we had shared many experiences. Back at the Namgung Clan, Serin had taken very good care of me. Moreover, she didn’t get angry when I accidentally exposed my bare skin; instead, she showed a subtle hint of pleasure.
Adding to that, her suggestive words and mischievous smile from yesterday…
Considering all of this, it was clear that Serin desired me.
But that wasn’t the end of it.
Ha-yeong.
It seemed clear that Ha-yeong also desired me. This was certain. She treated me very comfortably from the beginning, and after we caught the bandits, she used her body to calm me down.
Furthermore, considering her subtle rivalry with Serin and how she clung to me on our journey here… Taking all of that into account, it was certain that Ha-yeong also wanted me.
Reaching that conclusion filled me with great distress.
Two women.
Serin and Ha-yeong both desired me!
“Ugh…!”
It was truly agonizing. My two close friends were at odds because of me. Don’t fight over me…! It’s too painful!
But they must be suffering just as much as I am. To have to fight over one man. I’m not a woman, so I don’t fully understand, but it must be agonizing.
Ah.
Now that I realized it, everything became clear. They had both subtly tried to seduce me with their touches and actions. It was unimaginable for them to act like that towards a man they had no feelings for.
Anyway, now that I knew both women desired me, my course of action was clear.
I truly liked both Serin and Ha-yeong. They were close friends I had built a bond with, but they were also beautiful women. There’s no such thing as eternal friendship between a man and a woman.
So.
I had to reciprocate their feelings.
“…”
But, did I have to choose one? I liked both Serin and Ha-yeong. And if I honestly accepted one’s feelings, what would happen to the other? Would she feel awkward and end our friendship?
I couldn’t lose a friend for this reason.
I shook off my distress. If they both wanted me, I could want both of them. I wasn’t sure, but if my aunt were here, she would definitely have told me to do so.
“Good morning, Geun-hyeop. Did you sleep well last night?”
“Oh, I slept great. Is this because my internal energy got stronger? My mind is clear.”
I had shaken off the troubling thoughts at dawn.
Perhaps because of that, my mind felt incredibly clear.
“Hehe, I’m glad to hear that. Seems the core worked well. Oh, I’m asking this just in case, but were there any particular side effects?”
Serin, subtly moving closer, interlocked her fingers with mine and spoke suggestively. This alluring behavior was definitely seduction. Serin was seducing me.
Normally, I would have brushed it off, but not anymore.
“There was a slight side effect.”
“Oh, really? What specifically?”
“I guess I should say my Yang energy has become a bit stronger… That part feels more pronounced. It’s a little bothersome because of that.”
“Bothersome, you say. How specifically?”
“It’s a bit uncomfortable. It’s fine since my mind is clear, but it might get tough if my stamina drops.”
“That’s a serious matter.”
Serin’s expression turned grave.
“Yang energy. Yang energy…”
Then, as if in deep thought, she stroked her chin and nodded.
“If your Yang energy is overflowing and causing you distress, it would be best to release it. As your master and your friend, I’ll take responsibility and find a way.”
Such kindness…!
No, this was also seduction.
Her offer to release my Yang energy implied something else entirely.
“Thanks, Serin! I feel relieved thanks to you!”
“It’s only natural. Now that it’s morning, let’s see if your swimming skills have improved.”
“Let’s do that. But where’s Ha-yeong?”
“Ah, she’s out preparing breakfast. I think she would have caught some fish by now.”
As soon as I went out with Serin,
“Oh, you’re up? Look! I caught some fish!”
Ha-yeong had caught a lot of fish.
“Wow! You worked hard early in the morning! Give them here! I’ll cook!”
“As expected, you’re quick-witted. Should I clean them thoroughly?”
I received the fish.
“Of course! I’ll make them delicious!”
“That’s a given. By the way, did you sleep well? Did your lustful desires blossom throughout the night?”
See?
She pretended otherwise, but Ha-yeong was very concerned about that aspect too. Come to think of it, she hadn’t scolded me at all about stealing the talisman. Rather, she pretended not to know.
I didn’t even know if she’d actually noticed, but I received forgiveness preemptively.
Thinking about it like that, it was certain that Ha-yeong also desired me.
“Be honest. This is necessary for researching your constitution.”
“Yes, Geun-hyeop. It’s alright to tell us.”
Serin was curious as well.
“Hmm… It’s a little embarrassing to say this.”
“It’s alright to say it. Did you feel it intensely? The lustful urges I mentioned yesterday?”
“Well, it’s not exactly lustful urges! My Yang energy was just boiling over, making me uncomfortable, that’s all!”
“Hee, is that so? Your Yang energy was boiling, you say?”
“Y-yeah.”
“Alright. I’ll keep that in mind. Cook well then!”
Pat, pat.
Ha-yeong patted my waist, and when I looked at her face…
Smirk.
She gave a mischievous, fox-like smirk! Then, as if nothing had happened, her expression softened and she went back into the cave…!
Ha-yeong was also deliberately seducing me!
“S-Serin, let’s make the food first.”
“Yes. Since the Fire Hibiscus brought the fish, we should be the ones to cook.”
We immediately started preparing the meal with Serin. Cleaning the fish was nothing with my peak-level skills, and the fire was already lit, so there were no problems.
Soon, a simple fish stew was ready.
We sat around the campfire and ate together.
“The fish are plump, Fire Hibiscus. You definitely have a knack for fishing.”
“Every Taoist should enjoy fishing.”
“You caught them with a Thunder Talisman, and you call that fishing?”
“That’s fishing too, you know?”
They bickered over trivial matters, but there were no real problems. After finishing the meal in that sort of atmosphere, it was time to swim.
“Alright. Let’s check. If you’ve acquired some of the Kappa core’s properties after consuming it, then, yes, your swimming skills should have improved.”
“I think so too.”
“Besides, you said you felt an image, right? I’m certain.”
I felt it too.
“Then, since we need to swim… I’ll take my clothes off.”
“Going to do it together? Well, then I should too.”
As expected.
Slip.
As it was time to swim, Serin and Ha-yeong voluntarily removed their clothes, becoming half-naked. This was clearly because the two women desired me and were competing with each other.
“Whoa.”
I didn’t know where to look…! No matter what, seeing them half-naked like this made my Yang energy surge.
“Hmm? Oh, my mistake. Showing skin like this could cause Geun-hyeop’s Yang energy to go haywire… In my eagerness to assess Geun-hyeop’s swimming skills, I made a mistake. Please forgive me.”
She was pretending not to know after doing it on purpose!
Serin, you are a scary woman!
“No, well… It’s fine. It happens.”
“Yes. I’m glad you understand. Then I’ll just stay undressed until we’re done swimming.”
Serin stepped forward and stretched, moving her hips from side to side. Such a beautiful figure… Needless to say, she was doing that for me too.
How could she be so alluring?
Just how far was she willing to go to seduce me…!
“Chuckle, chuckle, your Yang energy is really overflowing.”
Ha-yeong, who said that, was also naked with only talismans covering her. Moreover, she was standing right in front of me with her hands on her hips… Such an enchanting figure.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that? Do you want me to take off the talismans?”
“Gasp!”
“Fire Hibiscus, don’t provoke Geun-hyeop’s Yang energy unnecessarily.”
“But it seems like it needs to be released soon? In this state, I mean.”
“What are you…!”
“Kyahahaha! Well, whatever. Let’s just swim.”
Ha-yeong smirked like yesterday and turned around.
This was driving me crazy. The fact that they were having this conversation was driving me insane.
Anyway, let’s just swim for now.
“Let’s start.”
And so.
Splash!
We jumped into the water at the same time and started swimming. From what I’d seen yesterday, they were both better swimmers than me. It was difficult for me to keep up with them with my skills.
But now.
“Phew! Phew!”
I was keeping up with them in swimming!
“Wow! Look at him swim! He’s gotten so much faster!”
“Geun-hyeop…! It worked!”
I swam alongside them, feeling my current state.
It was definitely different from yesterday. The water felt more comfortable. So my body moved forward smoothly. Just like how I was a good swimmer in the image!
Moreover, I could feel more strength in my arms and legs.
Increased swimming ability meant increased strength in my arms and legs. It was highly likely that my physical level had increased from consuming the Kappa core.
Reaching that conclusion filled me with great joy.
I had undergone a significant change just from eating a few cores. If I continued to train diligently and consume more cores, I would…!
At the same time, since the hypothesis held true so far, another thought crossed my mind. My Yang energy had indeed been strengthened by the core. But it was a strengthening, not a creation of something new. Therefore, my lust… It hadn’t been newly created, but simply amplified.
“Hehe, Geun-hyeop. At this rate, we could have a race.”
“Phew! What, what? A race? Then let’s all do it together!”
I observed the two women swimming and enjoying themselves innocently beside me.
I made up my mind. Just as much as Serin and Ha-yeong wanted me, I wanted them. So no matter what, I would make both women mine.
Like a true Great Hero!
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