NOVEL NEXT Chapter 73
The next day.
I barely got up just when the sun was setting.
“Ugh…!”
What did I do wrong?
I was clearly trying to share my big heart with two lovely ladies, but the moment I said that, the atmosphere changed drastically.
What happened afterward is hard to describe.
They bothered me all night long, their warmth completely replaced by icy coldness. It was as if I was dealing with a female android that only knew how to maintain a businesslike expression. Even when I begged them to stop, they kept exploiting me like programmed machines… Where have Asimov’s three laws of robotics gone? Even Isaac Asimov would’ve never predicted this emotionless dystopia!
Anyway, the surging energy that was about to burst has now completely settled down. It’s only natural since the two ladies kept draining it out of me.
“Ooo…!”
How could they be so scary?!
This isn’t the Serin and Hayoung I knew!
My body is trembling!
I’ve become a mummy!
“Ah, you’re awake?”
Trembling in fear, Serin walked in!
“Eek! Serin!”
I was a bit scared for a moment, but Serin looked just like she usually did. She was wearing the lightweight training outfit she had on while catching Hadong. The seductive look from yesterday seemed unimaginable; she looked so reserved now.
Seeing her, I wondered if yesterday’s events were just a dream.
“Why are you so surprised? More importantly, your gaze—it’s lecherous. What are you looking at?”
But if it were a dream…
Why does this cold expression give me the chills?
“I wasn’t looking at anything…”
“A blatant lie easy to see through. Well, from now on, just direct that gaze at me.”
Serin sat on the bed closer to me.
“So, have you reflected on yourself?”
“Reflected…?”
“How dare you say you’d embrace another woman while leaving me behind? That’s really audacious. I got a bit angry last night and tortured you, but… don’t take it too much to heart. Reflect, and that’s enough.”
“Ah, right.”
She was casually playing with my ears, filled with affection, yet I couldn’t tell if she was genuinely angry or not.
Speaking of reflection, was what happened yesterday punishment?
That was far too lascivious a punishment…!
“Anyway, I’ll make sure to educate you well from now on, Geunhyeop.”
“What kind of education are you talking about?!”
“Hehe, the type of education you receive will depend on you, Geunhyeop. Whether it’ll be affectionate or cold, the choice is yours.”
I’m so scared!
“What are you trembling for? You need to act more mature. I won’t tolerate foolishness from someone who has taken my virtue.”
Mature!
Hearing that made my mind snap back to attention.
“Yes… that’s how it should be!”
Though I had shrunk a bit after being tormented by two women overnight, in reality, that time was more enjoyable than painful.
Besides, I had been subdued by force, which had bruised my male pride a bit, but I couldn’t dwell on that. I needed to take responsibility as a man.
“Serin!”
“Yes.”
I held Serin’s hand tightly.
“I’ll take responsibility from now on! You just need to stay by my side!”
“Ah.”
As I spoke confidently, Serin’s face turned red.
“Mmm, I see you’re quite commendable. How cheeky.”
“Is that more brazen than what I said yesterday?”
“…This won’t do. You still haven’t come to your senses.”
Huh?
Wait a second.
What did I just say?
“Geunhyeop, choose. Who is it? Me or Wi Hayoung?”
There’s only one answer to that question.
“Both!”
“How cheeky!”
“No! I mean, I ended up with both last night! So as a man, I have to take responsibility for both of you!”
“You’re still just running your mouth…! This lecherous scum! I’ll punish you!”
“What? Punish me? Eek!”
—Paaaat!
In an instant, Serin’s force pressed down on me, and like last night, she immobilized me with her energy. Then she tossed the blanket aside and began aggressively taking off her clothes!
Wait a moment!
After last night, there’s no way…!
“Mmm, ugh!”
“Huh? What is this? You’ve already recovered so much energy from just sleeping? You lecherous scum. This won’t do. Before Hayoung touches you, I’ll have to discipline you again!”
“Aaaaaaaaaah!”
Somebody save me!
—
“Hahaha! So you got punished by Namgoong Serin again right after waking up?”
“It’s true…!”
“What can you do? You reaped what you sowed. What? You wish they would both help you? Do you have a death wish?”
“That was me expressing my big heart as the Great Hero…!”
“Listen to you. What a cheeky brat.”
Still, Hayoung, unlike the furious Serin, seemed to accept my story to some extent. Thank goodness for that.
Currently, Serin had gone back to her room to sleep. Taking advantage of that, Hayoung popped in to talk with me, but despite how we were chatting, I couldn’t forget last night.
Both of them had mercilessly squeezed me dry.
…
Anyway.
Now it was just me and Hayoung. Though I was fully clothed, after having tasted her skin, I couldn’t help but be preoccupied by it.
“Huh?”
We made eye contact for a moment, and Hayoung grinned.
“By the way, how was it?”
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t play dumb. How was it last night? Who was better, between us?”
There was only one thing to say.
“To be specific, both were great.”
“Huh?”
“No, really! Plus, I mean, hey! Since I ended up with both, I have to take responsibility as a man! That’s what makes me the Great Hero!”
I waved my hands in a hurry, trying to explain, but Hayoung’s eyes narrowed suspiciously.
If I don’t handle this…!
“Geez. What should I do with this stupid brat?”
“Just say I’m great.”
“Shut up.”
Immediately, I put my mouth shut.
“Well, still.”
Hayoung moved closer and reached out to caress my face. Upon closer inspection, her expression wasn’t bad. She seemed pleased.
“It’s not a bad thing, having someone special, huh?”
“With you saying that, I feel a bit shy…”
My lips involuntarily curled up.
I’ve got the two flowers of the martial arts world, the Jade Flower Sword and the Fiery Lotus, for myself. Serin seemed to have a lot of dissatisfaction about that, but not me. I’m sure I’ll make her understand.
Hayoung too.
“Hehe, you say you’re the Great Hero, yet you’re shy? You really are foolish.”
“Just say I’m great.”
“Stop talking nonsense. Anyway, listen.”
“Hmm?”
“Because of you, I lost my virtue, you know?”
“That… uh.”
I felt heat rise up my face and nodded slightly.
“You made a mess of my body like that. How could you do that?”
“I wanted to…”
“At least you’re being honest. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is, because I lost my virtue, I can no longer use one of my techniques. So, you need to take responsibility for that.”
“What do you mean?”
“There’s a technique called ‘Room Walking.'”
“What?”
“Honestly, it embarrasses me to say this, but… Taoists sometimes practice ‘Room Walking,’ you know?”
“What’s that about?”
…
Hayoung’s eyes narrowed.
“I didn’t need to learn it before, but now that I’ve lost my virtue, I guess I have to make up for it with that.”
“So what exactly does that involve?”
“It’s simple.”
—Whoosh.
Hayoung suddenly embraced me.
“H-Hayoung?”
“You and I will engage in intercourse continuously to exchange yin and yang energies to replenish our powers, got it?”
“What?!”
So that’s what ‘Room Walking’ meant?!
Ah! That’s right! It roughly meant something like that!
“I’d need to read the secret texts for more details, but I know it just means we need to have sex. So, shall we start now?”
“Wait, Hayoung! I just got violated all night, and I was just taken by Serin!”
“Could you be quiet for a second?”
—Crack!
In the moment Hayoung performed her technique, invisible chains bound my limbs. I couldn’t move at all, and Hayoung pushed me down and climbed on top of me.
“What is this! Let me go!”
“Nope.”
“Wait! Hayoung! At least let my hands go!”
“Hehe, where do you think you’re touching? I won’t let you. A sinner like you should suffer by just watching.”
That’s just too cruel!
“Now, shall we extract some of that yang energy?”
I can’t move!
“Ahahaha! Is the man now under me throwing a tantrum? Just stay there quietly!”
Hayoung laughed loudly.
“AAAAAAAAAH!”
I screamed loudly.
“Shut up. In the grand scheme of things, this is all your fault. What? You wanted both? Who talks like that in front of women? You’re dead!”
My yang energy!!!!
—
“So… After hanging out with the Fiery Lotus and coming back, I partnered up with the Jade Flower Sword to defeat a demon, and… somehow I ended up dating both?”
After hearing my story, Jaemi Son attempted to summarize to confirm.
“Wow. You really get it right away. You’re quite clever. It’s exactly that kind of situation. You’ve got two flowers in your hands.”
“Ugh…”
“Whoa, whoa.”
“Don’t be ridiculous, you bastard!”
“*Cough*!”
Suddenly, Jaemi Son slammed the table, splashing alcohol in my face. Seriously, slamming the table like that?
“Hey! I was just speaking the truth!”
“Leaving the An-hwi Double Alliance… I’ll never forgive you!”
Honestly, I expected him to blow up. Back in my hometown, we have a saying: Even if there’s good news, boasting about it will get you hit.
However, as the An-hwi Double Alliance, I had a duty to explain to Jaemi Son why I had been absent. So I explained, regardless of whether I might get beaten for it.
Even if it would cost me.
“Oh right! I brought you a gift!”
“A gift?”
“Yeah, you idiot. You think I’d come back empty-handed after leaving the An-hwi Double Alliance?”
At those words, Jaemi Son began to stroke his Shield of Ideal.
“Show me…”
I pulled out the items I had brought.
“This is it.”
The large shell of Hadong, big enough to cover a grown man’s forearm. It’s long and oval, so if crafted, it would fit perfectly over an arm.
“That’s…?”
“Hadong’s shell. Look at this. It’s just the right size for a forearm, right?”
“That’s true…”
Jaemi Son took the shell, examined it from side to side, and pretended to measure it against his arm. As expected, the shell covered his forearm excellently. It didn’t seem cumbersome either; it looked just right to wear it around.
“If you take it to the blacksmiths, they can process it into armor that would be quite useful. You, dude. Since you use the Shield of Ideal instead of a sword, wearing that Hadong shell on one arm should help in battle.”
The once silent guy now…
…
After a moment of silence, Jaemi Son finally spoke.
“An-hwi Double Alliance… Today, I wish to sing about that friendship.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Let’s go to the Gilu… I’ll treat you today…”
Gilu, huh!