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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: JayM
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Late summer evening.
Three women and one man sat at a table in the quiet inn.
Vivian, the leader of the Night of Death clan.
Nelia, the Vice-Guild Master of the Explorer Headquarters.
Astaroth, an executive of the Labyrinth City Council.
And Jeong Yoo-shin.
Lin, still half-asleep, rubbed her eyes with her front paws and played in Jeong Yoo-shin’s hand.
In his other hand, Delia’s ‘personality’ wriggled.
The three women had different expressions, but their gazes were similar.
Ice.
No other word came to mind.
How was he supposed to explain this?
He wanted to protect Delia’s dignity. She was a party member who had fought bravely, even in the face of an overwhelmingly strong enemy.
If he, as the leader, didn’t protect her, who would?
‘Is there a way?’
While Jeong Yoo-shin was lost in thought…
Nelia, the Vice-Guild Master of the Explorer Headquarters, urged him on.
“Barbarian, stop trying to lie.”
Nelia’s navy blue eyes gleamed coldly.
“I have an imprint that distinguishes between lies and truth.”
“It’s true.”
Astaroth stepped forward and confirmed Nelia’s ability.
Jeong Yoo-shin ran a hand through his hair.
“Sigh.”
He sighed involuntarily.
No wonder she was so confident. She had a ridiculously overpowered imprint. Was this the power of a guild executive?
He understood now.
He was cornered. It would be difficult to protect Delia’s honor.
‘Delia, I’m sorry.’
He decided to tell them everything and ask them to keep it a secret.
Just as Jeong Yoo-shin was about to speak…
“Hmm…?”
Vivian placed her index finger on her lips and tilted her head. Her long, silver hair swayed gently.
“Oh! I remember now. Little barbarian, isn’t that slime someone’s ‘personality’?”
Vivian dropped the bomb with a calm tone.
Astaroth gasped.
Nelia stared at the golden slime with horrified eyes.
Then, silence.
“…”
The atmosphere grew even heavier.
It felt like being trapped in an ice cave.
The three women scooted their chairs back, moving away from Jeong Yoo-shin.
Nelia straightened her white uniform and composed herself.
“D-Don’t tell me… the Personality Excretion imprint?! B-Barbarian, did you… did you pull out that ‘personality’ with your own hands?”
Her posture was proper, but her voice trembled slightly.
Jeong Yoo-shin frantically waved his hands.
“Uh… Wait a minute. That is… Just a moment! Please hear me out. It’s true that I pulled it out. What happened was…”
“…”
Vivian’s smile froze, and Nelia stared at Jeong Yoo-shin with horrified eyes.
Nelia regained her composure and glared at him.
She had investigated Skar after receiving the suspicious report from the guild headquarters.
Aside from spitting on Lady Astaroth’s face, he was a diligent and capable explorer.
The only concern was that few of his party members had returned from labyrinth explorations unscathed.
But she had trusted him because his companions had all spoken highly of him.
At least, until a moment ago.
Not anymore.
‘To think that he was a perverted barbarian who extracted women’s personalities.’
She was afraid of the black-haired man before her.
Even more so because he was handsome.
She vividly imagined the countless women who would fall for his stunning looks and have their sexual preferences shattered.
She wanted to get out of here. She was terrified.
No.
‘I have to do this.’
Nelia composed herself.
She was the Vice-Guild Master of the Explorer Headquarters.
Since the situation in the labyrinth was unusual, a proper investigation was necessary.
If they let things slide and another Eldritch Wave occurred, it would be too late.
‘What should I do?’
While Nelia was lost in thought…
Vivian threw another direct question.
“Little barbarian, are you a sadist? To trample on a woman’s dignity like this. Are you going to do the same to us? Using that handsome face of yours?”
“Hooo!!!”
“Hmph!”
Astaroth and Nelia gasped and trembled.
Astaroth’s gaze, in particular, was fixed on Delia’s ‘personality.’
A writhing, helpless form.
A pathetic fate, forced to rely on the goodwill of others.
A trickle of blood flowed from Astaroth’s nose.
For Astaroth, who had only ever fantasized about having her breasts insulted or her buttocks spanked, this was a shocking scene.
Astaroth instinctively realized.
‘A perverted, sadistic barbarian.’
He was handsome, but his actions were not just trampling on a woman’s dignity. He was throwing it in the trash.
It would be more humane to just enslave women.
She had briefly thought he was a kind man who cared for others.
How could he extract a person’s ‘personality’ in the form of a slime?
‘Did I get involved with the wrong person?’
What if she was not only spanked, but also had her personality extracted by this strange man?
Gulp.
Astaroth swallowed hard.
The thought alone made her thigh muscles clench and her chest ache with despair.
Astaroth instinctively imagined her future being violated by this man.
[Astaroth, why are you on your knees and wiggling your ass? Are you expecting something?]
[N-No! You evil barbarian! I-I’m only doing this because you forced me…]
Slap!!!
A burning sensation on her buttocks.
Astaroth quickly closed her mouth.
[Liar. Your panties are soaked.]
Skar’s lewd voice.
[N-No! I just sweat a lot…]
[It’s sticky. You’re aroused.]
[Th-That’s not!]
[Astaroth, lift your ass higher. I’m going to pull your personality out of your asshole today. Don’t like it? Then cry like a sow. Maybe I’ll let you off.]
[Ugh…! Alright. Alright, just stop! Stop rubbing my ass so gently!]
[Cry. You can beg too.]
Astaroth snapped out of her fantasy.
Drool was dripping from her mouth. She quickly wiped it away and glared at Jeong Yoo-shin.
‘D-Dangerous!’
Ignoring her, Jeong Yoo-shin crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
“…”
If he spoke carelessly here, he would be digging his own grave.
But the women interpreted his silence differently.
Confidence.
And arrogance.
A silent declaration that ‘female’ like them would one day lick his boots.
The dark elf Vivian’s expression hardened slightly.
“Little barbarian, do you happen to have a Sadist imprint?”
“Sigh. No.”
Nelia’s eyes widened.
“I-It’s true.”
He was this much of a sadist without an imprint?
A natural-born sadist.
Jeong Yoo-shin composed himself in front of the horrified women and organized his thoughts.
Now that Delia’s imprint had been revealed, he had to give a plausible explanation before things got out of hand.
“This golden slime is my party member’s ‘personality.’ As the clan leader said, Delia has the Personality Excretion imprint. She was injured during the fight with the Sweeper, and it was half-sticking out of her… uh… asshole, so I pulled it out. There was no other reason than to aid in her body’s recovery, as per our party’s priest’s advice.”
He said it all in one breath.
“Then where is this ‘personality’s’ body?”
Astaroth asked.
“It’s currently at the Earth Mother Goddess’ temple.”
“Wouldn’t it be more efficient to keep them together?”
Jeong Yoo-shin stroked his chin for a moment.
“Barion must have had a reason. Oh! Barion is our party’s priest. Perhaps he thought the temple was unsafe because of Diego’s incident, or maybe he was being considerate, trying to avoid her being seen in such a state by the explorers who come and go from the inn by hiding her in the temple.”
The women seemed to be lost in thought.
Jeong Yoo-shin seized the opportunity and continued.
“Vice-Guild Master, I’ll continue. Our party defeated the Sweeper. Actually, I barely won with the help of an outer god…”
Jeong Yoo-shin continued to speak as he explained the initial stages of the battle in as much detail as possible.
The three women listened intently while forgetting to even breathe.
Ten minutes passed, and Jeong Yoo-shin finished his explanation.
“…I don’t remember the rest of it clearly.”
It was true. His memory was hazy.
He was gambling on the fact that Nelia’s imprint would detect subjective truth rather than absolute truth.
“It’s true.”
Nelia said while nodding.
Astaroth looked surprised, and Vivian looked at Jeong Yoo-shin with interest.
Nelia looked at Jeong Yoo-shin with a worried expression.
“Isn’t that a bit dangerous? The power of an outer god…”
“But his mana flow isn’t unstable. We’ll have to keep an eye on him.”
“…”
The three women discussed Jeong Yoo-shin amongst themselves.
“Priestess Mion of the Earth Mother Goddess’ temple said it was fine.”
“Ah.”
“If Mion says so, then it must be alright.”
As soon as Jeong Yoo-shin mentioned Mion’s name, the three women nodded in relief.
Vivian looked at Jeong Yoo-shin.
“Skar, do you have a grudge against the Night of Death clan?”
“I do.”
“Is that so? Still, they’re my precious clan members, so it’s hard to see them in prison. If you don’t press charges against them, I’ll give you a reward.”
Vivian said to Jeong Yoo-shin.
Jeong Yoo-shin stroked his chin.
“I don’t particularly want anything. But since you’re asking so earnestly, I can’t refuse. I’ll forgive them. Just this once.”
The dark elf Vivian smiled and stood up.
“Thank you. It’s not much of a reward, but feel free to visit my magic tool shop in the Eastern District anytime. I’ll give you a discount. Lady Astaroth?”
Astaroth nodded at Vivian’s call.
“Alright. I’ll tell the guards to release your clan members. You can go.”
“Thank you. See you later, little barbarian.”
“I won’t see you off.”
As Vivian left the inn, Nelia stood up.
“Barbarian, I understand that you defeated the Sweeper with the help of an outer god.”
“Yes.”
“But I have a feeling you’re hiding another imprint.”
“…”
“Anyway, thank you for the more accurate explanation of your battle with the Sweeper. Thanks to you, I’m certain now. Here.”
Nelia took something out of her uniform and placed it on the table.
“This is a token that will grant you an audience with me.”
“Why are you giving me this?”
“If you are ever treated unfairly at the Explorer’s Guild, or if you want to secure a good request, you can call for me.”
“Unfairly?”
“There are many factions within the Explorer’s Guild. They sometimes give disadvantages to explorers they don’t like for ridiculous reasons.”
“…”
“You can call for me then. Well then…”
Nelia ran a hand through her navy blue hair, turned her back, and left the inn.
Her plump buttocks swayed in her white uniform pants.
Jeong Yoo-shin watched Nelia’s retreating figure, then turned his head.
Astaroth also stood up.
“As you may have noticed, Nelia is strict and thorough. But she’s also fair. You’ve made a good connection.”
“Is that so?”
Astaroth turned around coolly.
“Yes. Then I’ll see you later, Skar.”
They all left the inn.
Jeong Yoo-shin rubbed his forehead and sighed deeply.
“This isn’t easy. Alright, guys, let’s go.”
He stood up while carrying the wriggling golden slime and Lin, who had fallen asleep in his shirt pocket.
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On the dark night street…
Astaroth walked through the Southern District while rubbing her stomach. It was strangely itchy.
“Lady Astaroth.”
An ogre emerged from the darkness and prostrated himself before Astaroth.
“What?”
“Is it alright to just leave him like that? There are many clans in the Eastern District who are holding a grudge against that barbarian.”
“It’s not my place to interfere. And I shouldn’t.”
“But…”
“Aldein is there, isn’t he? He’ll take care of it. I’m more worried about the guys in the Eastern District. That barbarian… he’s scarier than he looks.”
“…Is he that strong?”
“Yes.”
Astaroth entered her quarters while enjoying the night breeze and took off her clothes.
Skar’s image was stuck in her mind, making it hard for her to think of anything else.
This was a strange sign.
‘N-No way.’
Feeling uneasy, Astaroth quickly undressed and looked down at her stomach.
“Huh?!”
Astaroth’s eyes widened, and she clutched her soft belly.
Just below her navel…
…was a black heart. It was as small as a bean, but it was impossible to ignore.
‘No?’
Astaroth bit her lip.
‘N-No!’
She was a member of the Labyrinth City Council. She had a duty to protect the city under Lady Lilith’s command.
She couldn’t become a man’s sow.
Astaroth shook her head violently.
“I-It’s still okay! The heart is small. I just have to be careful from now on. I can overcome this. This pathetic Masochistic Female Corruption imprint!”
Astaroth gritted her teeth, her resolve firm.
But her panties were becoming damp with a sticky, feminine fluid.
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T/N – Damn, isn’t this like the first time someone got actually marked by the MC’s negative imprint? That was fast. Mion and Karin hadn’t been mentioned to have one even when they’ve been with the MC longer, though it’s been confirmed a few times that they have been affected somewhat. Probably also due to Astaroth’s own negative imprint, but still…
Also, it seems like the Personality Excretion imprint can also be used on others based on the women’s reactions? Weird imprint, I wonder how it actually works? I do hope when get an explanation.
If you find any mistakes, feel free to point them out in the comments.
Oh Mion and Karen definitely do, Karen’s might have disappeared since ya know, “that night”. I think the little fox girl has a chance to have it, though Skar has been trying to be as careful as possible. But its the first confirmed after them for sure.