"Little Brother… The kids are sleeping right now."
I woke up to this voice and tossed and turned.
-Squish.
A soft, peach-like sensation was felt through the thin cotton blanket. Lifting my eyelids, I saw Hwangdo, who had squished herself against my stomach.
"Mm~?"
The peculiar yet pleasant roughness of tights brushed against my cheeks. Slender fingers lightly gripped the back of my neck.
Still, not over the pleasure of that day, Hwangdo rubbed her backside against my stomach and whispered seductively in my ear as if ensuring I couldn't escape from her.
"Let's do it."
"The kid's asleep. Shiba's here, too. What are you thinking? Sister must be tired, too. Let her sleep. I'm also really tired… We went to the zoo, remember?"
"Mmm… My little sister feels so itchy, I think I'll go crazy."
"Where exactly?"
"The place where babies come from."
Such blatantly explicit remarks made me cringe.
"Do you not want peaches, Little Brother?"
Ah.
'I've created a monster…'
It had not even been a day, and it was already like this. Could I handle this woman, who had become a beast of lust?
I grabbed Hwangdo's shoulders. Her eyes, filled with anticipation, flickered like waves.
"Anyway, Little Brother has nothing else to do today."
"There's always something to do. I need to meet the teacher too…."
"The teacher… that person? Little Brother really has a lot of women, huh?"
A statement that could give chills depending on who heard it. There was a slight but noticeable pressure on my body.
"Little Brother likes having many women, huh?"
-Squeeze, press.
Hwangdo, sitting on me, puts her weight down. Her hips pressed down on my exposed skin.
"I only have Little Brother as a man."
A sly expression with a subtle reprimand. Her brows, shaped like the character 八, seemed slightly angry. Hwangdo soon brought her fingers to her mouth, inserting her index and middle fingers.
"…Sinful Little Brother."
Always seductive, her tongue licked the tips of her nails before retreating back into her mouth. Her fingers, wet with saliva, stretched towards my lips.
But then, they stopped abruptly in front of my face.
The drool dripped down onto my Adam's apple, sliding down to my collarbone. The tension between us was palpable. Hwangdo's actions had long chased away any sleep.
"But, Sister."
"What."
Awake, I shook my head vigorously.
"Even so, weren't you the first one to pounce?"
"…."
Hwangdo, unable to respond to my logical counter, shut her mouth. She seemed not to have expected such a response. I acknowledged that what I had done so far may not have been agreeable to others. But that was separate, and Hwangdo's attack was different. She seemed to be subtly trying to pin her guilt onto me.
"Sister."
"…."
"Are you subtly blaming me?"
I gripped Hwangdo's shoulders and flipped her over. Hwangdo, who was sitting on my stomach, was now pinned under me, unable to move, her legs spread apart as she gasped for air.
"Ah♡"
"Don't you have anything to say to me?"
"How can I do what I want to…"
I sighed deeply at her whining voice.
"Ha. Really."
Honestly, it was fine for adults to mingle. It was not like the old days of conservative thinking. Usually, it didn't go beyond a one-night stand.
Just a fulfillment of a night's pleasure.
Thinking about it that way seemed to ease my mind. After all, one of my ways to grow stronger was to collect bestiary entries.
"But we can't today because of Shiba."
"…We have magic."
"What kind of magic are you planning to use on a child? I almost scolded you last time for what you used."
"Hmph. Shall we go to a motel?"
"No."
Hwangdo wrapped her legs around my waist. Though desire surged, I barely managed to resist.
"…Then at least give me a kiss."
If it was just that…
"Oops-"
Before I could make a decision, Hwangdo initiated a kiss. Unlike last time, there was an exchange of saliva. Her soft, wide-open lips enveloped mine, her tongue with its tiny ridges gently licked my upper lip, and her soft breasts pressed against my throat as if to choke me. Her arms were already wrapped tightly around the back of my head.
"Umm- Smooch…."
I succumbed to Hwangdo's intense probe, allowing her into my mouth. Her tongue, snaking in like a serpent, entwined with mine. A fresh yet sweet, intoxicating peach scent. Hwangdo's tongue was soft and squishy.
"Smooch… Mmm… Mmh, ugh. Smack…."
Mixed with pleasure, a nasal sound escaped each time our tongues intertwined. My head spun several times. I didn't know a simple kiss could be this overwhelming, and halfway through, I lost my train of thought.
A pair of men and women intoxicated with each other's scents.
But we were not beasts. We did not crassly mingle our bodies. We only craved each other's saliva.
Our attraction to each other grew with every sweep of our tongues against the roof of our mouths. Whenever a harsh breath was drawn, our nostrils filled with the scent of the other.
"Huff, gasp… Smack. Smooch."
There was no thought of stopping. We mindlessly exchanged saliva without awareness of our depravity.
Even our first kiss was not like this.
Maybe it was the overwhelming sweetness of the peach scent. Or maybe it was just that good. Physical relationships were often like that, weren't they?
"Little Brother…."
"...."
"I'd be okay… doing it."
Her mouth was wide open, vulnerably exposing her tongue; Hwangdo cautiously spoke.
"Sister… don't you want to eat?"
I couldn't resist.
"Shall we go to a motel?"
"…♡"
Not long after, in a nearby motel room, Hwangdo's moans echoed throughout the night.
-Chirp, chirp, chirp!
The chirping of birds signaled the morning.
With a groggy face, I stepped out of the room and looked at Baekdo, who was sitting in the kitchen, slightly furrowing her brows.
"What are you doing there?"
"My back hurts."
Baekdo, sitting awkwardly at the kitchen table, seemed to be in pain from her back. The fact that I had indulged in such acts with Hwangdo again hit me like a wave.
'I really need to be more careful.'
Memories of last night's Hwangdo come flooding back. Last night felt like… nurturing a succubus, insatiably clinging to me all night, driven mad by sexual desire.
Honestly, I didn't plan to go that far. But then, the tightly fitting tights wrapped around her slender waist and the revealing outfit accentuating her erotic body made it hard to resist. Just looking at her drove me mad, never mind trying to resist the temptation of the lustful demon.
I sighed deeply while stroking my face, and Baekdo responded with an irritable voice.
"Why are you sighing and making a fuss so early in the morning?"
Her usual but one-sided swearing somewhat eased my mind. Yes, this was Baekdo.
"…Getting scolded by you first thing in the morning actually improves my mood."
"Ugh, I don't even want to hear about that kind of preference. How can you get more repulsive the more I know you?"
Seeing Baekdo in pain somewhat alleviated my guilt. Yet, her choice of words still irked me, showing that she was still my sworn enemy.
"It's sarcasm. Has the fake teacher ever not found me repulsive?"
"Never. And what? Fake teacher?"
"Since the dungeon, I only consider Teacher Cheondo, my real teacher."
"We risked our lives together, didn't we?"
"You just want to hog all the honey, don't you?"
"That's not what I meant! Don't you understand I said that to relax you?!"
Baekdo pouted at my taunt. Her usual bright ponytail seemed dejected, which was kind of cute.
"Taking care of a disciple brings no joy, huh?"
"Are you sulking?"
"I'm not like you; I'm magnanimous."
"Ha, what do you want for breakfast?"
"…Army stew."
"I'll get it ready right away."
The morning breakfast amidst the everyday routine was quite satisfactory.
I stepped outside after eating breakfast early and putting the sleepy Shiba back to bed. Aimlessly wandering felt pleasantly nostalgic and enjoyable.
I used the time to organize my thoughts and re-plan my strategies, reminiscing about my conversation with Cheondo.
-Thud.
At the corner of an alleyway, I bumped into a female student and bowed my head.
"I'm sorry."
"Oh, no… It's okay!"
The female student, with wide eyes and waving hands, looked surprised. Her friend standing next to her made an interesting expression. I tilted my head, realizing I hadn't worn my mask.
'Does it matter?'
I had gotten used to wearing it, but I thought it wouldn't matter for just one day.
-Is there someone like that at our academy?
-I don't know…
Ignoring the whispers behind me, I pondered.
The first matter was about my return.
Initially, my sole purpose was to return to my world. The World Tree kept demanding things, which was annoying. Logically, returning would have been the right thing to do. Cheondo didn't deny this either. If I returned, I wouldn't have to worry about my life being targeted, so that must have been her consideration.
But that wasn't what I truly wanted. Maybe I had grown attached to this world over the months; it seemed decent enough to live in now. The help of many people had been significant in shaping this thought. Everyone who came to mind, they were not relationships I could easily abandon.
'I don't even know if returning to my original world is possible.'
The most plausible way was if I completed my Arborist Bestiary, but I was not sure if it was feasible. Did the World Tree mean I had to conquer even gods? It was a frightening ability.
So, I put my return on hold. Honestly, I had given up on the thought.
The second matter was the organizations targeting me.
The main issues were the World Tree of Resentment and Flower. Since the time I stopped their quest meddling, increasing my power became almost a necessity, as I didn't know when they might try to kill me. I could no longer be picky about the means.
"I must do it, even if it means killing."
I needed to obtain essential information. My safety was paramount.
"I stand no chance against the World Tree or Flower right now."
Basically, the goal was to survive at the academy.
First, I would follow Cheondo's advice and participate in the Forester selection competition. By catching the attention of many, I intended to gather as much network and allies as possible.
Only by increasing my influence could I stand a chance against them. They seemed to be at ease for now, not targeting me directly. The timing was crucial.
Right now… this was the moment.
-Click.
My vision suddenly went dark.
"Who is it?"
At the same time, a familiar voice comes from behind. It sounded strangely enticing, pleasant to the ear.
A laugh escaped me as I relaxed completely.
I lowered my hand from my face and replied,
"When did you get here again?"
"Damn it, you think I wouldn't know you were coming?"
Seyeong, smiling broadly, touched my cheek, seemingly incredulous.
"Changed your face again, you scammer. You really did something, didn't you?"
"No, it's just that…"
"But this one looks the most natural. It's strange, really. Hey, come here."
Seyeong grabbed my shirt and pulled me into the alley, spreading her arms wide.
"There are no CCTVs here."
It seemed like she wanted a hug, so I embraced her. Seyeong felt a bit smaller than before, perhaps because I had grown taller.
"Why did you come out of the blue? Aren't you extremely busy?"
"Why would I come to a street frequented by Korean students on the weekend? I came to see if the ugly piggy from the past had trained well and grown up."
"… Let's not talk about those times."
"Why? It's cute and nice."
Seyeong giggled and brought her mouth close to my ear.
"Hey, you know what? There's a student behind you."
"What?"
"Stay still. Don't let them know you're a student, or I'll be the one in trouble. Just pretend we're instructors dating. They won't recognize you with your good physique."
After saying that and watching my back for a while, Seyeong confirmed that the student had passed, then whispered to me with a V-shaped smile.
"Do you want to go for a picnic today?"
"Suddenly?"
I was free, so it sounded good, but I couldn't hide my surprise at how well she seemed to know my situation.
"Why so sudden? I came thinking today was the day after talking to Master Cheondo."
"Master tells you such things?"
"I only heard roughly that you came back yesterday after training. But who else would take care of you after your hard work?"
Seyeong chuckled and tapped my chest.
"Let's go, you did well in training, and I'll take care of your well-being!"
Leading the way, Seyeong seemed to radiate light from her broad back.