NOVEL NEXT Chapter 128
What the hell is this…!?
Did that Yoho just order me to give my seed? These crazy girls are treating a man’s essence like a trinket!
What kind of equipment is this!
My seed is no trifling matter!
I’ve already been robbed by the Four Fairies, and now I’m being played by a Gumiho too? Get real. I’m trembling with humiliation, my whole body shaking and my face burning.
“Master! What on earth! To receive that human’s seed?!”
Even Yoho seemed shocked, blushing and raising her voice.
Right now, she’s just a human with fox ears and a tail, but she definitely transformed into a fox before, right? How am I supposed to make a baby with a race like that?
“It’s about getting pregnant…!”
“Fox, it’s just that the lady has her thoughts about this.”
“But still!”
The Gumiho placed her hand on Yoho’s head.
“I understand you have grievances, but prioritize the command. That human’s body constitution seems quite useful, so receiving that seed is very important. Your mission is significant.”
“That’s right!”
At first glance, it seemed like the Gumiho was treating the whining Yoho gently, but she was practically treating her subordinate like an object.
How else could she say to get pregnant!?
Damn it, what should I do? I can’t let these crazy demons take my seed. And a child? I couldn’t even make Hayoung or Serin pregnant yet, and now I’m supposed to do it with a demon woman first?
My plan for children will be more thorough.
“Master! No! To receive a human’s seed!”
Well done!
We certainly fought for our lives, but now I feel extremely trustworthy. Is this something you can only feel with those who fought together? I cheered for Yoho.
“Anyway, you don’t have a partner, do you? Make that human your partner.”
“He’s a human, and I’m a demon!”
“Didn’t you see that human’s constitution? If you receive the seed of a man with that constitution, there’s a possibility of conceiving a half-demon.”
“But…!”
But is having a half-demon that important?
“Listen to the lady.”
“…”
The sulking Yoho bit her lip and lowered her head. Right. You fought well. How can you go against someone higher than you in this world?
“Now, then.”
The Gumiho looked at me to make a decision.
“Wait a moment, Gumiho-nim.”
I immediately interrupted her.
“To receive a seed? That’s absolutely absurd.”
“Hmm? Did the lady’s words not reach you?”
“I heard! It seemed so bizarre! How can you command something like that to a woman who isn’t even married? Not to mention, you didn’t even hear my thoughts! Gumiho-nim!”
As I shouted, the Gumiho tilted her head in disbelief at what I said.
“What? Should the lady listen to your thoughts? It seems like you’re mistaken. You’re in a position where you must do as the lady says.”
“Even so, when it comes to a child, it’s different! No parent in the world would make a child like that!”
“That’s not necessarily true.”
“Anyway, I have no relationship with that fox, so I can’t do such a thing! Besides, isn’t it even possible for a human and a demon to have a child?”
If a human and a demon could have children, there would already be a truckload of half-demons in this world.
But there are none.
The two races simply cannot continue together.
“Of course, the lady knows this fact. However, looking at your constitution, I think it might be possible. In that case, isn’t it only natural to conduct an experiment?”
“No, making a child as an experiment…! That’s not right!”
“Ahaha, that’s amusing.”
The Gumiho laughed as if she found it enjoyable.
“Are you debating morals with a demon? Just a mere human?”
“If I weren’t another demon, I wouldn’t be discussing morals. But Gumiho-nim, you are not just an ordinary demon!”
“What?”
The Gumiho is not an ordinary demon.
Just look at her being called one of the Ten Great Demon Beasts of the World. A demon one rank below the Demon King of Hell.
Moreover, legends about Gumiho existed even before the great opening of the gates during the Yuan Dynasty. Gumiho is a living legend.
“Gumiho-nim, you are a divine being! Not just some simple demon that humans talk about!”
“…”
Flattery.
Gold leaf.
I’m buttering her up, crafting a reason for the Gumiho to follow morals. That’s exactly what I aimed for. This is definitely not an empty shout. A being like the Gumiho would naturally distinguish herself from ordinary demons.
“Hmm, well. As you say, the lady is closer to a divine being than to a demon.”
It worked!
The Gumiho nodded, mulling over my words.
“The classification of demons is merely a fabrication made by humans. Knowing that, it seems you really are different.”
“I’m not really different. I just see things as they are. Legends about Gumiho existed even before the Yuan Dynasty. Completely different from baseless clowns like the Demon King or the wicked spirits of hell.”
“Ahaha! Indeed! Those lowly beings, compared to me, are nothing but insignificant little pups!”
As I quietly insulted the Demon King, the Gumiho laughed heartily. From her reaction, it seems their relationship isn’t great.
Not good, huh?
“He takes great pride in the fact that he rampaged through Yuan. Meanwhile, I traversed Japan hundreds of years before that!”
Gasp…!
So does that mean…
“W-wait, are you saying Gumiho-nim is the same as the White-Faced Golden-Haired Gumi from Japan?!”
“Exactly. When I was active in Japan, I was called the White-Faced Golden-Haired Gumi.”
“Whoa!”
At this point, I nearly blacked out.
“That means! Gumiho-nim’s true identity is none other than the calamity that destroyed the Shang Dynasty, Daji!”
The Gumiho in front of me is that Daji?
Damn it, this is not good!
That crazy woman!
Daji is the most heinous villain in the history of the Middle Kingdom. Perhaps even worse than the Four Fairies. Her cruelty was sufficient to bring down the Shang Dynasty.
“Oh, you. You possess knowledge that surpasses what I expected.”
The Gumiho’s eyes sparkled with interest.
“I’ve never declared it, but… if you ask that much, I can’t help but answer.”
“Is it really Daji!!!”
“Don’t refer to another’s mother so casually.”
“Excuse me?”
Hold on.
Mother?
“The lady is a descendant of Daji.”
“Ah.”
The Gumiho, Mai Gumi was a descendant of Daji. This astonishing fact left me speechless. How did this conversation even come about? It’s utterly shocking.
“Then… it really was a legendary figure. Gumiho-nim, or should I say, Mai Gumi.”
“Don’t call me Mai Gumi, or you’ll die.”
“Right…”
I bowed deeply before her.
Such a legendary lineage.
If she’s a descendant of Daji, that’s truly a legend.
“Get up. What a foolish choice it must be for a divine being like me to betray morals. It seems I was drawn in by interest.”
That means!
“Alright. I will cancel the order for you to receive the seed right now.”
“Wow!”
“Master…!”
While Yoho was kneeling, overcome with emotion, I wanted to jump up and cheer as hard as I could.
It worked!
My mouth was effective…!
“Mai Gumi-nim! Then does that mean I am released now?!”
“Released, you say.”
What more is there?
“Your constitution is truly fascinating. So I cannot simply let it be.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“It shall require regular checks. Fox, stick close to this human from now on.”
“Huh?”
What does that mean?
“You’ll protect him, monitor his condition, and research his constitution. Though I’d like to do it myself, a divine being who understands morals cannot capture a human and conduct experiments.”
“Master! Then I will be with this human…!”
“Don’t make me repeat myself. It doesn’t mean you have to receive his seed!”
“Ah… yes.”
“Still, it might be wise to prepare for it. Look for an opportunity to receive it.”
“Excuse me?!”
That’s a different story!
“Mai Gumi-nim! To receive a seed! Didn’t you say you wouldn’t command that a moment ago?!”
“Shut up. Aren’t I following the morals you spoke of?”
The morals I mentioned?
“Did the lady order it to be taken forcibly? The fox will stay beside you to protect you. Although there might be distinctions between men and women, if you stay close together, naturally, you’ll end up mating.”
“…”
“Thinking about it, this might actually be better. Just because you mate doesn’t mean a child comes easily. Keeping her close seems more reliable.”
This is.
Nonsense.
“Please take care of my fox. If you dare to refuse…”
“Is there even a choice?”
If I resist further, the chances of returning to what I just calmed down is high. Fine… let’s accept this. Having come this far with the Gumiho is already an achievement.
“I will abide by what Mai Gumi-nim has said.”
“Good. You listen well, so I’m pleased. As a reward, I will give you this.”
—Swish.
The Gumiho plunged her hand into her plentiful bosom, which wasn’t vastly different in size from Hayoung’s, and pulled out a wooden box.
“I gratefully accept…”
For now, I took it and held it close.
“We will likely meet again soon. I’ll be looking forward to good news. After all, meeting with a divine being is a life-changing honor for you, haha!”
The Gumiho laughed pleasantly and turned away.
The only ones left in the scene were me and the Lightning Demon Fox.
—Growl.
But she was grinding her teeth while growling.
“Hey. Fox.”
“You…!”
“But are you okay? We just blasted you off.”
“Master healed me! Hmph!”
She looked absolutely furious.
Yoho yanked at her bright yellow hair, having a fit.
“Why do I have to be with a human like this?!”
That’s exactly what I should be saying!
—Swoosh.
Perhaps because the Gumiho disappeared, the surrounding scenery changed. The divine forest-like background returned to the familiar sight of our city.
It was very late.
As if not a moment had passed at all.
What on earth should I do about this?
What should I do with this Yoho from now on?
You mean, she’s going to protect me from now on?!
How do I even explain this?