Is It Strange For A Succubus To Be Wearing Clothes?

Chapter 33

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(Image of a woman sleeping for an hour after starting a broadcast)

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ㅡSeriously, how can someone who’s government-sponsored sleep for an hour on their first broadcast?

ㅡBut she’s pretty, right?

ㅡReal

ㅡShe was pretty.

[Ugh… Hunter-ssi… my dick ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

ㅡCut it off.

ㅡSo mean…

[I was pissed when the streamer was sleeping at first, but then I saw her sleeping with a veil and closed eyes and thought, ‘Oh, she’s pretty.’ Next thing I know, an hour had passed.]

ㅡReal lol

ㅡWhat the hell is that face…

ㅡSeriously the prettiest person I’ve ever seen.

ㅡIt was mesmerizing.

This was the phenomenon experienced by all viewers who watched the broadcast. It started with, “Oh, she’s pretty,” then escalated to, “Wow, she’s beautiful…”, and eventually reached a point where they couldn’t tear their eyes away. Once captivated, regardless of age or gender, one couldn’t escape the Succubus Empress’s allure, and the viewers beyond the screen were no exception.

Even through the screen.

Despite all the protective techniques and mental safety nets.

They just watched a bit of an internet broadcast, and the next thing they knew, an hour had passed.

[But it’s really suspicious.]

ㅡDid she brainwash us or something?

ㅡSeriously, I came to my senses and the broadcast was over.

ㅡMy memory is hazy.

ㅡMe too

ㅡMe too

ㅡI reported it.

ㅡMe too

ㅡTtu ttuttya…

Silky black hair.  A veil covering half her face, but unable to conceal her beauty.  A black suit covering her entire body, yet unable to hide her curves and figure.  A tall stature that would make any model envious.  And despite her model-like physique, her breasts were prominent even under the suit, exuding an undeniable allure.  Any man… no, any person would be captivated.  Perhaps because she wasn’t overtly sexual, completely covered by the suit, the viewers felt her beauty on a primal level.

[This is definitely mass mental contamination…]

ㅡNo, I have a mental protection technique installed on my computer that costs 2 million won a month.

ㅡCrazy, 2 million a month?

ㅡExcuse me, but can you buy me some Mint Chocolate Häagen-Dazs?

ㅡAre you insane?

ㅡKraaaak!

ㅡA Hunter can easily afford that.

[Mental contamination protection, safety net, warnings, nothing reacted.]

ㅡSo, all these Hunter-geeks were mesmerized by her face and lost their minds?

ㅡUgh, ttu ttuttya… ttuttya…

ㅡBut she didn’t even say her name on the broadcast.

ㅡI was so captivated by her beauty, but now I realize she’s insane.

ㅡHow can someone sleep for an hour, ask if she’s pretty for 6 minutes, and then end the broadcast?

ㅡNow that I think about it, she’s definitely crazy.

Those who could still post on the Hunter Channel and community forums were fine.

The ones who weren’t fine were…

“Yes…”

Someone nodding at the computer screen, still mesmerized, not understanding what Jae-hee had said.

“Yes…”

“Yes…”

“Beautiful…”

“Pretty…”

Staring blankly at the black screen after the broadcast ended, these people remained unresponsive for hours, unable to focus on anything, online or in real life.

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Of course, Jae-hee hadn’t intentionally unleashed her charm during the broadcast.  It was her beauty, which the screen and protective techniques couldn’t completely conceal.  And those captivated by her beauty developed a sort of lovesickness, which became a “string” connected to Jae-hee.  Naturally, as the “strings” increased, the Succubus Empress’s charm grew exponentially, resulting in an involuntary, overwhelming charm that far surpassed Jae-hee’s usual controlled charm. This was the reason why she ended the broadcast without even introducing herself.

While this broadcast didn’t warrant a national emergency or declaration, it became a valuable yet dangerous sign for some.

“This is driving me crazy. My mind is still spinning.”

Especially for those with radical ideologies.

“Ha, even I, a woman, feel this way. Now I understand why men become idiots when they see a pretty woman. Is that the legendary Succubus Queen?”

“The Queen is guarding the Nest.  That woman isn’t on good terms with the government either, but she’ll refuse to join us.”

“I wonder if we can recruit… her.”

They were known by various names.  The government called them illegal Awakened, supernatural terrorists, criminals, villains.  But they called themselves revolutionaries, the new humanity, the vanguard of a new era.  However, they were commonly known as…

[Defectors]

Those abandoned by the government.  Those who had been forced to sacrifice during the chaotic era of the initial Great Rift, now filled with hatred for the existing nation, government, and humanity.  Most first-generation Hunters held negative views of the government, but the Defectors were mostly second-generation Awakened or later, often harboring unfounded hatred for the current nation and society despite not having experienced direct harm.

Driven solely by the thought, ‘It could be my turn.’

The tragic events and sacrifices experienced by the first-generation Awakened instilled not just caution but also fear and trauma in the later generations, even after the government and regime changed.  Of course, there were also those who believed that not only the existing nation and government but also the old humanity should be eliminated, and that the Awakened were the rightful masters of the new era.

Anyway, it was a fitting name for those who had deviated from government policies, human ethics, and existing social norms.

“Originally, we were going to scout the Hero attending Hanyang Academy…”

“That kid is no good.  Hoyeon Guild is already protecting him, so they’ll notice if we approach.”

“Besides, does a Hero even matter now?  That woman seems far more impressive than those humans who were praised as heroes in the other world.”

“Widespread mental contamination… it seems she can even penetrate mental protection techniques.  We can’t let our guard down even through a screen.”

“She must have other abilities besides mental contamination.  It’s standard for demonkind…”

And so, the Defectors began to take an interest in Jae-hee.  From the perspective of the Defectors, who sought to dismantle the old social order and usher in a new era, Jae-hee was someone they desperately wanted to recruit.

“Found her.  Name: Lee Jae-hee.”

“You found her? Where?”

“Hunter Channel.  Her basic information is registered with the Hunter Association.  Her face is… still hidden.”

The Hunter Channel was a large community for Awakened and Hunters, but it was also an easy source of information for the Defectors.  The Defectors mainly used the Hunter Channel to gather information on the government’s policies and actions regarding Awakened individuals, and to collect information on promising individuals with potential.  The latter, of course, was for recruiting new Defectors.

“But there’s no detailed information besides her name.  Ability rank, age, height, address, race is listed as succubus, but…”

Information on Returnees was generally inaccessible to outsiders.  The Hunter Association’s policy was to disclose basic Hunter information, so information on registered Hunters was somewhat public.  However, there was no benefit in letting the public know about the existence of dangerous individuals like Returnees.

However, there were Awakened individuals with abilities specializing in information, cybernetics, and hacking.  Most of them were criminals who had manipulated cyber currency and bank accounts, or those who had committed financial crimes and fraud before joining the Defectors.

“Ahahaha!  A succubus? Those bitches who only care about sucking dick all day?  Judging by her clothes, she’s definitely not a succubus.”

“It’s not entirely impossible… but it’s likely a disguised race.  She’s more likely to be a high-ranking demon or angel.”

However, the Defectors realized something.  If they were interested, others would have been interested long ago.

“We should at least try to contact her before those sly bastards at Hoyeon do.”

“Hey, hey.  Isn’t this strange?”

“What is?”

“Why would a woman with mental contamination abilities that can penetrate protective techniques… only start being active now?”

“She probably just returned recently.”

“No way.  That creepy bastard said it, right?  Her basic information has been registered with the Hunter Association for a while.  Her Hunter license was issued at least 8 years ago.”

“Hmm…”

It was certainly puzzling.  Someone with such abilities had been living quietly all this time?  Awakened individuals with S-rank abilities couldn’t live quietly even if they wanted to.  Not only were their abilities dangerous and extensive, but Awakened individuals generally had “unique” personalities.  Whether it was because they were Awakened or whether such people became Awakened was unknown, but most of them craved attention and were very honest about their desires.  So, it was strange that she was only starting to be active now.

“Just in case, I have to ask, is this Lee Jae-hee woman a government pawn?”

“No way.”

The man scoffed at the suspicious female Defector.  An Awakened becoming a government dog?  It wasn’t impossible, but it definitely didn’t apply to this Lee Jae-hee.

“She clearly looks like a demonkind, and with widespread mental contamination abilities, there’s no way the Korean government would treat her with respect.”

The Defectors knew the Korean government.  They knew it too well.

Demonkind?  An official target of oppression for the government.

A mental contaminator?  Also a target of oppression.  There were even instances where they were forcibly taken to camps and massacred, even without any criminal record.

“You’re right.  There’s no way those old pigs would leave such a pretty woman alone.”

Even a woman would want to sleep with her.  There was no way the higher-ups in the political world would leave her alone.  They would have found a way to control her, whether as a sexual escort or a slave.  Many Defectors had similar experiences.

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“Now, Miss Jae-hee.  Look at the camera and tell us your name and occupation.”

“Since Miss Jae-hee has done this to us, shouldn’t she take responsibility?”

“Yes… My name is Lee Jae-hee, and since I ruined the broadcast…”

-Ta-da!

The Ego Violin appeared in Jae-hee’s hand with a flamboyant sound.

“I’ll take responsibility~”

“Wooo!”

“Jihawja!”

“Eolsoo!”

The current higher-ups were cheering for Lee Jae-hee’s Paganini Caprice No. 24.  It was a rather wholesome hobby for higher-ups.  Instead of demanding physical or sexual favors from a succubus, they were asking for a violin performance.  Compared to other political and business figures who called for underage escorts, they seemed almost Confucian in their philosophy.

“Phew, I’m glad the higher-ups calmed down.”

This was the 24th-floor buffet at Gangnam Hyunil Tower.  Naturally, since the higher-ups and Jae-hee were present, it was entirely reserved for them.  The atmosphere was quite pleasant, thanks to Jae-hee’s elegant and captivating performance.  Actually, the atmosphere had been tense until just a moment ago.  Sleeping for an hour on her broadcast, then rambling for 6 minutes before ending it.  Moreover, the higher-ups had taken time off work, anticipating the classical music Jae-hee was supposed to play.

Fortunately, thanks to Jae-hee’s additional explanation, “It seems people can’t handle my charm,” along with Officer Dan’s desperate excuses, reports, and a collection of research papers on mental contamination submitted to the assemblymen, vice ministers, and agency heads, Jae-hee didn’t face any repercussions.

ㅡAhem, well, it can’t be helped then.

ㅡWe’ll assign more personnel to handle mental protection techniques.

ㅡIt seems we’ll need to assign more specialists and Awakened individuals in real-time when Miss Jae-hee broadcasts.

ㅡPerhaps we should request cooperation from the Seoul Catholic Diocese or Myeongdong Cathedral…

And so, Jae-hee and Dan Ah-yeon hosted a small dinner to soothe the wounded hearts of the higher-ups.  It wasn’t Jae-hee’s idea; Dan Ah-yeon had begged on her knees, “Please, you have to do this to smooth things over!  You can still receive government support…!”  That’s why Jae-hee had to attend this fancy restaurant, which didn’t suit her taste.

‘…Not easy.’

Jae-hee preferred eating chicken at home while watching V-Tube to having steak at a high-end restaurant like this.  Lee Jae-hee, as a human, was essentially a commoner. But Officer Dan had pleaded so earnestly, and Jae-hee herself was aware that she had messed up the government-sponsored broadcast.

‘…I want to go home.  It’s time for Infinite Challenge… Time for the Ugly Friend Festival Season 11…’

Then, the tone of Jae-hee’s violin changed.  The image of a blonde man with a huge nose denying reality popped into her head, making her laugh.

We are handsome~ handsome~

Ah, I’m a woman, right?

I’m beautiful~ beautiful~

After finishing dinner and playing two or three more pieces, Jae-hee’s schedule was finally over.  She just needed to eat, but the sight of dining with the higher-ups…

‘Please, Jae-hee-nim. I’ll cut the food for you…’

‘Sigh, alright.’

And so, the dinner with the higher-ups concluded successfully.  All Jae-hee had to do was sit and eat the steak Dan Ah-yeon cut for her.

“Hahaha! So, Miss Jae-hee, as long as the mental protection measures are in place, you’ll continue broadcasting, right?”

“It’s a shame, but if that’s the situation…”

“By the way, the chat was a mess. Officer Dan, can’t you manage it better?”

“Well, that’s the average for internet broadcasts…”

“Oh, I see.  It’s hard to understand the younger generation these days.  Is the chat alright with you, Miss Jae-hee? If you want, we can filter it…”

“It’s fine. It happens.”

“If Miss Jae-hee says it’s fine, then it’s fine! Hahaha!”

The steak was delicious.  The sauce was excellent, and the meat melted in her mouth.  The problem was the sight of young and beautiful Dan Ah-yeon and Lee Jae-hee sitting in the center, surrounded by a circle of elderly higher-ups. It was a strange picture.

“Officer Dan.”

“Yes?”

“This atmosphere and arrangement make it seem like I’m providing sexual favors to these higher-ups.”

“…Cough!”

“This is bad.  If you don’t promise me something, Officer Dan, I’ll be upset…”

“…Wh-what do you want?”

“If you give me another day, including the previous one, I’ll feel better.”

“…What are you planning to do?  I’ll handle all the conversations anyway…”

“I’m not happy. I’m leaving.”

In the end, Officer Dan agreed to dedicate another day of her time to Jae-hee, even though she had no idea how it would be used.

Wait, this was ridiculous.  What did I do wrong? Why am I…?

But then she looked at Jae-hee, smiling and cutting her steak, and Dan Ah-yeon’s heart melted again.

Yes, because it’s Jae-hee-nim.

Because it’s me, I have the privilege of seeing Jae-hee-nim’s profile so closely.

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