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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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After diligently training in martial arts, we started moving again.
I’d practiced mostly thrusting techniques, and Serin promised to show me more sword or dao techniques with thrusting moves if she had the chance to consult relevant manuals.
“But then, what should my nickname be?”
“Nickname?”
My current nickname was Nachalsal (Demon Slayer).
But that’s what others called me. I needed a nickname to refer to myself when I’m alone. Since I was a martial artist who handled ghostly powers like demonic energy, something like a Demon Swordsman would be possible, but that was too common, so I’d pass.
“In other words, I’m a martial artist who handles ghostly power. So it would be nice to have a nickname to use for myself when I’m alone.”
“What are you talking about?”
“What’s he saying now?”
The two women tilted their heads as if they couldn’t understand, but this was a serious matter.
“Demon Swordsman… that’s a bit… How about Ghost Wailer?”
The strange wailing sound I heard when I cut down the Kappa’s second-in-command with Demon Fury Slash still seemed to linger in my ears.
It was literally the sound of a ghost wailing, so there wouldn’t be any problem if I called myself Ghost Wailer.
“What Ghost Wailer? Aren’t you Nachalsal?”
“Nachalsal? What’s that?”
“Huh? Serin doesn’t know about that?”
“Geun-hyeop, what’s Nachalsal?”
Serin looked at me with a puzzled face.
“Ah, well. People have been calling me Nachalsal.”
I explained that it was a nickname stemming from the labyrinth incident.
“Ha. So that’s what it was. I was surprised because it sounds like the nickname of some evil sect leader.”
“Hehehe, sorry for telling you late. Since I haven’t been called that, I completely forgot.”
“It’s alright.”
“Actually, I like the nickname Nachalsal… Ah! Then, how about this, you guys! Let’s modify Nachalsal to Nachalgwigeom (Demon Ghost Sword)!”
I liked Nachalgwigeom!
“Ha. Why is he making a nickname for himself to use alone? Do you understand this?”
“Honestly, I don’t.”
What a surprise, the two of them agreed.
“Anyway, when I’m alone, I’m Demon Ghost Sword. Got it?”
“Yes. I understand. Great Hero Demon Ghost Sword.”
“Oh…!”
This was great!
“You’re so accommodating. Chuckle, chuckle, then should I accept it too? Master Demon Ghost Sword. Come here.”
“Huh!”
Suddenly, Ha-yeong hugged my arm, and Serin, as if guarding me, hugged my other arm.
“How dare you touch my disciple in front of their master? Release him at once!”
“No way? I won’t let go.”
“You’re so unruly. Geun-hyeop, do something quickly.”
“I can’t!”
The two of them were seducing me like this…!
I had to go for it!
I was going to teach them both a lesson!
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So we returned to my hometown.
“Yes!”
As expected, the air in our county was the best. If there was a place with the best air and water in Anhui Province, it was here.
“Hmm… I think I need to wear a veil.”
Serin said so.
“Is it that uncomfortable?”
“This is the first time I’ve gone out without my unit, so I didn’t realize it would attract this much attention.”
The closer we got to the county, the more people there were. So, on the way, we attracted a lot of attention.
Everyone was looking at us.
“Everyone is looking at me.”
“No. They’re looking at me.”
“Nonsense.”
Serin cut off Ha-yeong, but I thought they were both right.
Two Martial arts Flowers were together. There was no way we wouldn’t attract attention when we were walking together. Serin was a typical beautiful female warrior, and Ha-yeong had half of her ample bosom exposed.
The stares were so intense.
“Were you alright, Geun-hyeop? The passersby were staring at you a lot too.”
“I don’t really mind being stared at.”
I didn’t really care about that.
The problem was the rumors. Right now, there was a man between two Martial arts Flowers. Rumors were bound to spread.
“But I think some rumors will spread. Two Martial arts Flowers traveling with one man. Serin, are you okay with that?”
“Geun-hyeop is my disciple, so it doesn’t matter.”
“What about you, Ha-yeong?”
“What does it matter what rumors say? I don’t care.”
She had a carefree side to her.
“…”
Even now, as we were moving, passersby glanced at us. Some of them even watched us from a distance.
It seemed like unnecessary rumors would spread.
It was fine.
I was currently plotting a very sinister scheme. It was a plot to make the two female warriors who were seducing me mine. Would rumors spread through the marketplace that two Martial arts Flowers had fallen for one man?
I’d make it a reality.
“Geun-hyeop, shall we sell the spoils first? They’re cumbersome.”
“Okay. Let’s go.”
As Serin suggested, we went straight to a general store and sold Kappa’s remains. The price was decent, but Serin showed absolutely no reaction, no matter how much we got.
She came from a noble family.
She couldn’t understand the feelings of a worker like me, living day-to-day, let alone grasp the concept.
“Hmm, then shall we get a room?”
Ha-yeong suggested.
We needed to get a room, but where?
“Huh? What are you saying, Calamitous Fire Hibiscus? You’re not going back?”
“What are you talking about? There’s so much research to do.”
Slide
Ha-yeong stuck close to my side.
“I’m going to continue my research. Hey. You’re staying with me. Got it?”
“O-Of course.”
“Ha. Geun-hyeop, you should stay with me. We’re master and disciple.”
“We can just move together like we are now.”
“Hmph.”
Let’s get a room first.
“But where should we get a room? It’s a bit funny to say this, but I don’t really know this county well.”
Serin and Ha-yeong were skilled masters. They wouldn’t stay in a place that cost a few dozen mun per night.
“I’ll guide you. Follow me.”
“Okay.”
We followed Serin.
The place we arrived at was a pretty, no, a very nice lodging. It was called Upper Storey Pavilion, and no matter how I looked at it, it seemed very expensive.
“Serin, isn’t this place too expensive?”
“Isn’t it appropriate?”
Your sense of money was extraordinary.
“Don’t worry. Taking care of my disciple is a master’s duty. I will pay for the room.”
“Thank you, Serin…!”
“Just serve me well.”
“I will!”
My light!
“This place seems nice. Then shall we rent an entire floor with three rooms?”
“That sounds good.”
Serin and Ha-yeong took out their money and started paying. I felt a deep sense of satisfaction watching them. The women were even paying for my room.
It was a bit of a shame, though.
I couldn’t use the excuse of saving money to suggest sharing a room. But this was something I could easily handle. I could just visit them at night and stay together.
“It seems we can use the 4th floor.”
“Shall we go up?”
“Yes. I think we should rest for a bit.”
We went straight to the 4th floor.
There were three rooms on the 4th floor, and since we rented them all, it was our private space. We each went to our rooms.
“Oh.”
It wasn’t as luxurious as Serin’s annex or Ha-yeong’s house, but since it was a good lodging, it had everything we needed. I could stay here comfortably without any inconvenience.
After organizing my things, I got ready to go out.
Then, I went out and entered Serin’s room.
“Serin.”
“Ah, what is it?”
“Since I’m back, I’m going to greet a friend.”
“Alright. See you later.”
Next, I went to Ha-yeong’s room.
“Kyah! Why are you coming in without permission?!”
But as soon as I entered, a scream.
“Oh, sorry!”
Was she changing clothes?!
“Why are you apologizing? I was just kidding. Kyahahaha!”
“What the heck.”
Going further in, I saw Ha-yeong sitting on a chair, resting.
“While you’re here, will you organize my luggage?”
“Organize your own luggage.”
“I’ll give you a talisman if you organize it.”
“A, a talisman?!”
Such a sly temptation!
Just you wait!
I’d tear off all those talismans tonight!
“Chuckle, chuckle, why are you so surprised? I’m just kidding!”
“Forget it! I’m going to see my friend!”
“Suit yourself.”
My heart was pounding.
I immediately left the Upper Storey Pavilion.
“Thump-thump.”
I was quite excited at the thought of seeing Jaemison after so long. That guy. He didn’t believe me at all when I said I was going to meet Calamitous Fire Hibiscus. Today, I would definitely brag to him.
I stroked the Kappa’s shell as I thought about it.
This was a valuable trophy, so I hadn’t disposed of it. It was the perfect size for a human forearm, so if I processed it well, I could wear it on my arm as a shield.
Jaemison, a spearman, would love it.
With that in mind, I went to find Jaemison, but…
“That person went out to work yesterday and hasn’t returned!”
“Oh dear.”
I couldn’t meet Jaemison this time either.
That guy was so diligent.
Now that I thought about Jaemison going to work alone, I felt bad. As the Anhui Twin Warriors, I should have gone with him.
I had no choice but to turn back.
“Let’s buy some snacks.”
Ha-yeong had liked the sweets I bought last time. Women always longed for men to bring back sweets. Come to think of it, even my aunt, while pretending not to care, ate all the chocolates I brought her.
Thinking about that, I bought snacks and returned to the Upper Storey Pavilion and called everyone.
“Oh, you bought snacks. How thoughtful.”
“Exactly! What a virtuous heart!”
As expected, their reactions were good.
“I had a bit of a sweet tooth myself.”
These snacks were delicious, but the more I ate, the more I missed the ones from Earth. That was quite a shame.
“Ah, did you have a good time catching up with your friend?”
“No. He went out to work, so I couldn’t see him.”
“Oh dear. That’s too bad. But it’s alright. I’m here today.”
Better than Jaemison!
“Kyah!”
An exclamation escaped my lips.
We ate snacks and chatted about this and that. The women’s main interest was my story, and they begged me to tell it again, so I had no choice but to comply.
As I told my story, time flew by, and it grew dark outside. The Upper Storey Pavilion also provided meals, so we ordered some, ate together, and then returned to our respective rooms.
“Oh dear.”
The time when everyone had gone back to their rooms.
I entered the bathroom attached to my room and washed myself with cold water, focusing my mind to quell my raging yang energy.
Was this because I had consumed the Kappa’s corw? After all the hardship, relaxing in a comfortable room and playing with girls was driving me crazy. I felt a burning urge to release myself if the opportunity arose.
“Phew!”
After washing myself thoroughly with cold water, I went to bed.
Serin and Ha-yeong’s faces and bodies endlessly appeared in my mind. The white skin they had shown me, the softness of their flesh, and their fragrance. All of it felt vividly real. Both Serin and Ha-yeong were seducing me. Not accepting their seduction would not only hurt their pride as women, but it would also be shameful for me as a man.
Just as I was thinking of embracing them both…
Click
The locked door suddenly opened, and…
“Geun-hyeop, are you asleep?”
Serin entered!
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