NOVEL NEXT Chapter 69
“Absolutely not!!”
I vehemently denied it, feeling unjust, but I could sense the situation worsening.
Hearing such words from the two women was driving me insane.
Honestly, it’s a basic male desire. It’s like when someone tells you not to think of an elephant; you can’t help but imagine it.
So now, I might never know if this is really what I want, or if it’s just a side effect from eating Hadong’s Yo-dan.
“Don’t worry, Geunhyeop. I completely understand as your master.”
Just as I was in a state of confusion, Serin held my hand with a look of total understanding… Damn, her smile is so warm!
I felt very miserable for thinking such weird thoughts while she looked so compassionate.
“If you ever have such impulses, I’ll help you anytime, so don’t worry.”
“What?!”
What the heck is this?!
“What does that even mean…?!”
I asked, trembling.
“Well, I don’t know what it means.”
With a mischievous smile, Serin said something cryptic and went outside the cave. I was entranced by that devilish smile and lost my mind.
“Heh heh, what’s with you? You little pervert.”
“Who’s a pervert?!”
“Well, I could help too.”
“H-How would you help me?!”
“Maybe I could lend you a charm?”
“Ugh!!”
“Did you enjoy using my charm without permission, you pervert? Heh heh.”
Laughing, Hayoung went outside too. I remained alone in the cave, poking at the campfire as I tidied up.
Will I be able to spend this night well?
*
Trapped in all sorts of thoughts, I slept with the two women, but nothing particular happened. If anything did, it was just in my head.
Waking up at dawn, I lay quietly and meditated.
Yesterday, I heard some really meaningful words… when they talked about how eating Hadong’s Yo-dan could have repercussions for my depraved nature.
That’s when Serin said she would help if that ever happened.
What on earth does that mean?
And what about that devilish smile?
The conclusion is clear.
“…”
Serin wants me.
Looking back, we’ve had quite a few experiences together. She took great care of me when I stayed at the Namgoong Clan. Even when showing her bare skin, she didn’t get mad; instead, she gave subtle hints of joy.
Plus, with those meaningful words and that devilish smile from yesterday.
Putting it all together, it’s obvious that Serin wants me.
But it doesn’t end there.
Hayoung.
It looks like Hayoung wants me too. This is for sure. She treated me way too comfortably, and after catching that bandit the other day, she used her body to calm me down.
And then there’s how she subtly clung to me while secretly competing with Serin since we’ve been here. All this makes it clear that Hayoung also wants me.
Coming to that conclusion casts a heavy burden on me.
Both women.
Serin and Hayoung want me!
“Urgh…!!”
This is so torturous. My two friends are struggling over me, a mere man. Don’t fight over me…! It’s so painful!
But both must be just as tortured. Fighting over one man? Not that I know much being a guy, but that must be very distressing.
Ah.
Realizing this clears everything up.
Both of them were subtly trying to initiate physical contact and seduce me. It’s hard to believe someone would do that without any feelings.
Anyway.
Now that I know both women want me, what I need to do is clear.
I really like Serin and Hayoung. Not only have we forged a strong bond as friends, but they’re both incredibly beautiful women as well. There’s no such thing as eternal friendship between a man and a woman.
Therefore.
I have to respond to both of their feelings.
“…”
But.
Do I have to choose one? I like both Serin and Hayoung! And if I honestly accept one’s feelings, what happens to the other? Do we awkwardly cut ties?
I can’t lose a friend for that reason.
I shook off my anguish.
If both want me, then I want both of them just as much. Though I’m not sure, if my aunt were here, she would definitely say so.
*
“Good morning, Geunhyeop. Did you sleep well last night?”
“Man, I slept like a rock. Is it because my internal energy has strengthened? My mind is clear.”
The troubling thoughts that haunted me faded away at dawn.
Maybe that’s why I felt incredibly lucid.
“Heh heh, that’s great. It seems the Yo-dan worked well for you. Oh, just to confirm, did you experience any special side effects?”
With a slightly sly demeanor, Serin came beside me and intertwined her fingers with mine while speaking meaningfully. This naughty behavior is, once again, a seduction attempt. Serin is trying to entice me.
I would usually say no, but not now.
“I did experience some side effects.”
“Oh? Really? What kind?”
“I guess my Yang energy has intensified a bit… It feels rather pronounced. It’s causing me a bit of discomfort.”
“Discomfort, you say? How much is it bothering you?”
“A little annoying. I feel fine since my mind is clear, but if my stamina drops, it could get tough.”
“That’s serious.”
Serin’s expression grew grave.
“Yang energy. Yang energy…”
She seemed lost in thought for a moment before nodding.
“If it’s too overwhelming, we should find a way to relieve it. As your master and friend, I’ll take responsibility and find a solution.”
What a kind-hearted girl…!
Wait, this is also a seduction.
It’s clear she means to relieve my Yang energy for a reason.
“Thanks, Serin! That puts me at ease!”
“Of course. Since it’s morning, let’s check if your swimming skills have improved.”
“Sure. But where’s Hayoung?”
“Ah, she’s outside preparing breakfast. By now, she should have caught some fish.”
As we went outside together, we immediately spotted Hayoung.
“Oh, you’re up? Look! I caught fish!”
She came back with a bunch of fish.
“Wow! You really worked hard this morning! Hand them over! I’ll do the cooking!”
“I knew you’d catch on quickly. Be sure to clean them up carefully, okay?”
I took the fish from her.
“Of course! I’ll whip up something delicious!”
“That’s a given. By the way, did you sleep well? Did any dirty thoughts sprout up during the night?”
Look at this.
She acts like she’s not paying attention, but Hayoung is clearly invested in that topic. Come to think of it, she didn’t scold me at all for sneaking off with the charm. Rather, she pretended not to notice.
I didn’t even know I had been caught, and here I am being forgiven!
Thinking about it, it’s obvious she feels something for me.
“Be honest. This is also necessary for studying your body constitution.”
“Yes, Geunhyeop. You can ask me anything.”
Looks like Serin’s curious too.
“Ugh… It’s kind of embarrassing to say.”
“Go ahead; it’s fine. Did you feel that lewd impulse I mentioned yesterday?”
“What lewd impulse! I just felt my Yang energy rising, and it was a bit troublesome, that’s all!”
“Heh, really? Your Yang energy increased, huh?”
“Y-Yeah.”
“Got it. I’ll remember that. Now, go cook!”
—Tap, tap.
Hayoung playfully tapped my waist, and as I looked at her face…
—Siiigh.
She flashed a sly smile like a fox! Then, as if nothing happened, she went back into the cave…!
So Hayoung is also deliberately trying to seduce me!
“Uh, Serin, let’s just focus on cooking first.”
“Yes. Since Fiery Lotus caught the fish, we should handle the cooking.”
Immediately, Serin and I began to prepare breakfast. Filleting the fish wasn’t a hassle since I was decent at it, and the fire was already lit, so there were no issues.
Not long after, a simple fish soup was ready.
We sat around the campfire and ate together.
“The fish is really firm, Fiery Lotus. You definitely have a knack for fishing.”
“As a master, one must know how to enjoy fishing.”
“Are you really saying that after catching with the Thunder Talisman?”
“That’s still fishing, you know?”
The two of them lightly bickered, but there were no major problems. After that vibe settled down, it was time for swimming.
“Alright. Let’s see. Since you consumed Hadong’s Yo-dan and acquired some traits from it, your swimming skills should have improved.”
“I think it might have.”
“And didn’t you feel the synergies? I’m sure of it.”
I could feel it too.
“Then I’ll undress for swimming… ”
“Do you want to join me? Well, I’ll do it too.”
Just as I expected.
—Swoosh.
When it was time to swim, Serin and Hayoung willingly took off their clothes, becoming half-naked. This was clearly because they both wanted me and were competing at the same time.
“Ugh.”
I honestly didn’t know where to look…!
No matter what, seeing them like this made my Yang energy stand up.
“Oops! I made a mistake. Showing my skin like this could cause Geunhyeop’s Yang energy to overflow… I accidentally slipped up while trying to measure his swimming skills. Please forgive me.”
Playing coy after doing it on purpose!
Serin, you’re actually a scary woman!
“Ah, it’s fine. It happens.”
“I’m glad you understand. Then until swimming is over, I’ll remain undressed.”
Stepping forward, Serin started to sway her hips back and forth. What a stunning figure… Naturally, she’s doing this just for me.
To think she could be this enticing.
How determined is she to seduce me…?!
“Heh heh, your Yang energy is way too excessive.”
Said Hayoung, also clad in nothing but a talisman. She stood right in front of me, hands on her waist… such an alluring figure.
“What? Why are you staring? Want me to take the talisman off?”
“Ugh!!”
“Fiery Lotus, don’t tease Geunhyeop’s Yang energy.”
“But I feel like I must help relieve it soon, don’t you think? Feeling like this…”
“What are you talking about…?!”
“Ha ha ha! Forget it. Let’s just swim!”
With that laugh, Hayoung flashed me another sly smile before turning around.
I’m going crazy.
Just having these conversations with them drives me insane.
Anyway, let’s just swim now.
“Let’s begin.”
And so,
—Splash!
We dove into the water together and started swimming. From what I figured out yesterday, they both swam better than I did. It was tough to catch up with my skills.
But now…
“Whoo! Whoo!”
I was catching up with both women while swimming!
“Wow! Look at him swim! He’s so much faster now!”
“Geunhyeop…! So it had an effect!”
As I swam alongside them, I felt my current state.
It’s definitely different from yesterday. The water felt much more comfortable. I felt like I could glide through it effortlessly, as if I had been an ace swimmer in my past life!
Moreover, I could feel more strength in my arms and legs.
The improvement in my swimming skills means that my overall strength has increased as well. It’s highly likely that my physical level has risen after consuming Hadong’s Yo-dan.
Having realized that, I felt immense joy.
Just from consuming a few Yo-dans, I had undergone a significant change. If I keep progressing and consume more Yo-dans, I will…!
At the same time, considering how accurate this assumption is led me to another thought.
It’s true that my Yang energy has strengthened thanks to the Yo-dan. But that’s an enhancement; it doesn’t mean something entirely new has appeared. Therefore, my lewdness… isn’t something newly created but has simply grown stronger.
“Heh heh, Geunhyeop. At this level, I’d say we could have a friendly race.”
“Whoo! Wait, you wanna race? Then let’s make it a trio!”
Feeling the two women joyfully swimming by me, I firmly resolved.
Just as Serin and Hayoung want me, I want both of them too. So no matter what happens, I will make both of these women mine.
Like the great champion I am!