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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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Just as all wines are not created equal, all purities are not the same.
The innocence of a ten-year-old child is different from that of a thirty-year-old adult.
The purity of a shut-in is different from that of a drop-dead gorgeous, top-tier donating beauty.
Purity, too, had its own value system.
The method of assessment was simple.
The older, the rarer, and the more precarious it seemed, the higher its value.
Precariousness meant that purity had been maintained despite temptations.
The One-Horned Lord was awestruck.
“Magnificent!”
Concentrated purity.
That meant the individual had preserved their purity for a long time, perhaps longer than their apparent age suggested.
Were there elves in this world? Or some place where time flowed differently?
Unfortunately, Amdusias could only sense the presence and intensity of purity. He couldn’t discern other details. But that didn’t matter.
All that mattered to him was their purity!
“Sniff… Ahh…”
He inhaled deeply, savoring the pleasant aroma that filled his nostrils.
“This rich, concentrated scent of purity… Exquisite!”
The One-Horned Lord exclaimed with a wide smile.
Yor grimaced.
“Why are all demons such perverts?”
His face flushed slightly.
It was embarrassing to have his virginity so publicly acknowledged.
The One-Horned Lord, however, simply chuckled.
Was his purity merely concentrated?
No, it was more than that. Its quality was inherently high.
The purity of a 30-year-old unemployed shut-in was less valuable than that of a beautiful 20-year-old woman who had received countless advances.
If purity were wine, his was made from the finest grapes, aged for years, and even enhanced by a special(?) process.
Amdusias was delighted.
“Mr. Yor, let’s go together…! Heek!”
“How is he so fast…!”
And that wasn’t all.
Two more scents appeared.
Yoo Chae-rin and Im Ha-neul had arrived.
While their purity wasn’t as potent as Yor’s, it was still present.
The One-Horned Lord beamed.
“My, what a joyous occasion! So many pure individuals gathered in one place!”
When he first arrived, he’d been slightly disappointed. There were far more… experienced individuals than he’d anticipated.
He knew purity was rare, but he hadn’t expected it to be this rare.
Well… maintaining one’s purity for a long time was considered foolish and old-fashioned.
Chastity was a word used by old men, a boring concept for the young.
He knew, logically, that life was short and one should experience many things.
But did that mean the value of purity should diminish?
He lamented the current state of affairs.
And in this era of corrupted purity… he’d found a group of pure individuals.
It was only natural for him to be overjoyed.
“I might exhaust my powers today, bestowing gifts upon so many pure souls.”
“Shut up!”
Yor, however, was mortified.
Concentrated? Could this bastard read his past too?
He hadn’t chosen to remain a virgin, and having it announced so publicly made his face burn.
He swung his sword, trying to silence the demon.
The sharp longsword sliced towards the demon’s neck.
But the attack was ineffective.
Clang-
The One-Horned Lord deflected the blow with his horn.
Not even a scratch appeared on his horn, despite the Sword Qi-infused attack.
Its durability was insane.
“My, you have quite a fiery temper for someone so pure. Or perhaps, it’s that very temper that has preserved your purity… Even better.”
“Please… just shut up…”
Yor glanced at his companions, his face flushed.
They were both staring blankly at the scene.
What were they thinking?
Unfortunately, as a man who wasn’t actually a man, he couldn’t easily understand their perspective.
He knew that in his original world, being a virgin at his age was considered… problematic.
While there were often unavoidable circumstances, it was still embarrassing.
He tried to attack again, but he was interrupted.
The One-Horned Lord leaped into the air.
“Get down here, you damn horse!”
“How unfortunate. Such a pure soul, yet we must clash due to our differing stances as demon and human…”
Yor frowned.
There weren’t many ways to attack an airborne opponent.
Should he throw a dagger?
Even then, he wasn’t sure he could hit him.
“But it matters not. Purity deserves to be rewarded.”
The demon looked them over, as if assessing their value.
And that’s when it happened.
A new figure appeared.
Someone approaching with a red dot (REC) floating in the air.
“Hey everyone, we finally found him! This is where Amdusias is!”
[Oh]
[Wow, a Unicorn!]
[Those guys are already there lol]
[Looks like something’s happening?]
It was Kim Mari.
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“Sigh…”
The first to receive a gift was Yoo Chae-rin.
“You are an otherworlder. Hmm, it’s always difficult to assess the purity of your kind. It’s as if a veil obscures your causality…”
The One-Horned Lord continued,
“But I can see a pure white light beyond that veil. I shall grant you a slight enhancement to your musical abilities.”
“Uh… um…”
A small portion of Amdusias’s power flowed into Chae-rin.
He was a renowned musician in the demon realm, leading his own orchestra. He could bestow minor musical talents upon others.
Chae-rin received enhanced dexterity.
The change was subtle, and she probably wouldn’t notice it immediately, but it would make playing musical instruments easier.
It might even be helpful in wielding weapons, or maybe not.
Then, the One-Horned Lord turned his attention to Im Ha-neul.
“Your purity is even more potent than the previous maiden. You must have… aged it well.”
“…”
Ha-neul frowned slightly.
It felt like he was mocking her for being a 26-year-old virgin.
She tried to maintain her composure… He was probably only referring to “19+ mode” experience.
“In recognition of your purity, I shall grant you clearer pronunciation and vocalization. Your voice shall carry more power.”
Ha-neul’s understanding of diaphragmatic breathing increased. Her voice would become louder and clearer.
…Well, it might be helpful for chanting spells.
Finally, the One-Horned Lord looked at Yor.
“And you!”
“…”
Yor pulled his hood lower. He didn’t care anymore. He just wanted to go back to his cave and hide.
“Such a rich aroma, as if aged for 40 years! A purity so pristine, as if you’ve never even held hands with the opposite sex!”
“Shut up. Please, just be quiet…”
“And such a precarious purity, as if it could shatter at any moment! Ah, how beautiful and tragic! Why must such radiant purity be so fragile? But perhaps, it is its fragility that makes it so precious.”
Whoosh-
Yor threw a dagger at the demon.
But he was a powerful, high-ranking demon, floating in the air, making him a difficult target.
While the dagger was imbued with considerable force, its accuracy was lacking.
The demon easily dodged, and the dagger flew harmlessly into the sky.
Yor glanced at the chat window on Kim Mari’s stream.
[Is he a virgin lol?]
[Virgin men are rare www]
[His name is Johan, right? How pathetic must he be for Amdusias to be sucking up to him like that?]
[He’s wearing a hood, so we can’t see his face yet]
[If he was confident in his looks, why would he wear a hood lol?]
[Butㅋhe’sㅋkindaㅋcute?ㅋ]
[It’s okay, I can take care of him]
[ㄴBanned by the manager.]
“Sigh…”
Yor sighed.
He was glad he was wearing a hood.
The One-Horned Lord continued,
“I shall bestow a special gift upon you. What do you think is the most important aspect of enjoying music? Dexterous fingers? A moving voice? Clear pronunciation and vocalization? No, those are merely supplementary. The most crucial element is sensitive hearing.”
Amdusias’s power flowed into Yor.
He winced and covered his ears.
“Ugh!”
Suddenly, everything became incredibly loud and distinct.
The rustling of leaves, his pounding heart, the breathing of his companions behind him… Every sound assaulted his eardrums.
“My, I seem to have been overly generous… But do not worry. A gift is a gift for a reason. You will adapt to your enhanced hearing and learn to control it. May you hear many beautiful melodies.”
It was loud.
The One-Horned Lord’s deep voice echoed in his ears.
Damn it, was this really a gift? It felt like he’d been hit by a sonic attack.
Regardless…
Amdusias had bestowed all his gifts.
He smiled proudly and prepared to leave.
“Now, I shall take my leave… I’ve expended too much energy today.”
“Wait, please…!”
Kim Mari, who had been quietly watching, stepped forward.
She had come for a gift, and she couldn’t let him leave empty-handed.
“Could you… bless me too?”
Amdusias’s black eyes turned towards her.
Kim Mari gulped.
Even though she hadn’t unlocked “19+ mode” here, the demon’s presence was intimidating. She tried to suppress her fear.
‘There’s nothing to be ashamed of.’
While she wasn’t a virgin, she’d only… indulged in real life. And this was just a game.
He could only judge her based on her in-game actions.
To him, she was pure. He had to give her a buff.
She put on a confident smile.
But what she heard was…
“WHORE!!!”
A deafening roar.
And before she could react, the One-Horned Lord’s horn pierced her chest.
“Gah…! Why?”
Pain shot through her as confusion filled her mind.
The One-Horned Lord roared,
“You wretch! Did you think you could hide behind the veil of another world?! Don’t be absurd!”
“Aha…”
Kim Mari nodded, grimacing.
So, he could now sense purity beyond “19+ mode,” even in real life.
Well, he’d encountered countless otherworlders, so he must have learned to distinguish them…
She accepted her fate and closed her eyes.
…But then…
A chilling realization washed over her, sending shivers down her spine.
‘…?!’
Wait a minute.
How did he know…?
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Don’t think the virginity thing is that big a deal, in this case. I mean, in this world Yor’s a cursed individual who’s had to live in the wilderness for his entire life to avoid being hunted down and persecuted, so it’d be weirder if he had lost his virginity, wouldn’t it?
considering the fact that the otherworlder gooners exist plus he’s beautiful so it would make a lot of sense for him to get play also hopefuly we can finally explore this game being a real world like im getting super annoyed that everything yor does is hidden under no one sees his face so the plot developing and all is such a nice taste