Drama: A-Rank Hunter's Retirement Life, Episode 4
The episode featuring my combat scene with Son Ando aired on TV.
Watching the drama at home, I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Wow! The flames and lightning make this so visually stunning!"
Massive crimson flames roared to life, while blue lightning crackled and sparked. Even with CGI, achieving such breathtaking visual effects would be impossible, I thought.
No wonder there's talk these days about hiring Hunters instead of using CGI.
In Hollywood, some Hunters specialize in creating combat effects, replacing CGI entirely.
It didn't look this intense when we were filming... It looks like an incredibly fierce battle now.
Thanks to Son Ando's acting and editing, the video focused entirely on him, and he delivered a remarkably realistic performance. Most importantly, by editing footage from multiple camera angles, they created a truly compelling battle scene.
At this rate, I might actually become a superstar. Ah, this is going to be a problem. Should I practice my autograph?
I grinned and started searching the internet.
As expected, several articles about the battle scene in "An A-Rank Hunter's Retirement Life" had already surfaced. I wondered if it would trend in real-time searches, but it didn't quite reach that level.
After hours of browsing, I let out a wry chuckle. It had become a topic of conversation at least among some fans.
Well... in this day and age, battle scenes like this are pretty common. Easy to find, too.
If you want to see truly spectacular battle scenes, you should check out Hunter's videos monster hunting footage or Hunter Combat Tournament clips, for example.
Still, thanks to the lightning, a few articles about me have surfaced.
Reality is far from easy.
The next day, I had become quite famous at the university, all thanks to Oh Junhyuk's incessant bragging about my TV appearance.
"Yu Jinah, did you see the drama? When did you achieve your Second Awakening?!"
"Not long ago," I replied with a smile, but then I sensed a gaze. I glanced in the direction of the gaze and saw Han Harin. Our eyes met briefly before she turned away, pretending not to notice.
I never imagined Han Harin would look at me first.
If it had just been the Second Awakening, Han Harin wouldn't have given me a second glance. She must have heard the rumors that I'd also achieved Mana Awakening.
Soon, the whole university will know. Oh Junhyuk, how far did you spread this rumor?
Annoying as it was, I didn't blame Oh Junhyuk. I'd deliberately let him spread the word, knowing that the more the rumors spread, the higher my value would rise.
Later... when Mana Awakening Potions become available, I'll have to try seducing Han Harin.
I swallowed hard, anticipating that future moment.
The three videos I uploaded to SexNet quickly climbed to the weekly top charts. The phrase "face reveal" had drawn attention, and word-of-mouth buzz on community sites had amplified their reach.
Ju Seohyun and Yu Seohui's videos ranked first and second respectively in the weekly best list. Ju Seohyun, with her superior beauty and larger breasts, coupled with her feisty personality, garnered far more recommendations than Yu Seohui.
In contrast, my video featuring Yeong Hyejeong, the legendary "Night of Nights," only managed to reach 12th place. The mosaic censorship was to blame; without it, I'm certain it would have cracked the top three.
The response was overwhelmingly positive. My username, "Jotgwi," began spreading rapidly among viewers.
Ju Seohyun's popularity was particularly explosive. I understood why. She was a rare beauty with massive breasts, even in real life, and her abundant natural lubrication and arrogant attitude made her videos endlessly captivating. Even I, who had already cum inside her multiple times, found myself getting hard watching her videos.
"My inbox is absolutely overflowing. Overflowing!"
Most of the messages were from men wanting to sleep with Ju Seohyun and Yu Seohui. Countless offered money, while one even sent a photo of his genitals, claiming he could provide "real sex." Professional video producers from SexNet also contacted them, eager to film videos with Ju Seohyun and Yu Seohui.
There's even a live streamer offering 50% of his profits to Ju Seohyun and Yu Seohui as appearance fees? That's it? Are you kidding me?
Someone like Ju Seohyun or Yu Seohui wouldn't even consider it, even if offered 100% of the profits. With their looks, they could easily earn money through other means without resorting to adult broadcasting.
Wait, this one... wants to sleep with me?
About 5% of the messages were from women wanting to sleep with me. I checked out their photos, but none of them were my type.
"There's even a female BJ who wants to have sex with me on adult streaming platforms."
I looked her up and found her looks quite striking. The problem was her small A-cup breasts and a mole on her face.
"Rejected," I said firmly.
Next, I checked the video revenue.
Ju Seohyun's video had earned 320,000 views, Yu Seohui's 300,000, and Yeong Hyejeong's "Legendary Night" video had 220,000 views. Combined, they totaled just over 820,000 views, translating to approximately 250 million won in revenue. After deducting the 30% commission, my share came to about 170 million won.
"After nearly two weeks, this kind of revenue... fuck. I could quit being a Hunter at this rate."
Still, I had no intention of quitting.
Truthfully, money held little significance for me. With the Pleasure Life app, I could earn money whenever I wanted. I continued being a Hunter because of the social status it conferred and the opportunity to grow stronger.
"They're taking a fucking huge commission. I should upgrade my tier before exchanging."
To reach Diamond Tier, I needed 100 million SP and 30 uploaded videos. Since I had no immediate plans to upload videos, I decided to hold off for now. I had plenty of footage, but editing it was too much of a hassle.
SexNet is just a way to earn pocket money. Pocket money.
It had no value beyond that.
I filmed about three more drama scenes. As a minor character, I got a few lines of dialogue and fought Son Ando once more.
Fighting an A-Rank Hunter at full strength was a valuable experience.
Today's my last day on set. Time to... start making moves.
I never managed to become close to Na Ahyeon. I wasn't a professional actor, just a fleeting extra. For someone like me to become friends with her in such a short time was nearly impossible.
Instead, I focused on observing Na Ahyeon, gathering various pieces of information. The results showed striking similarities between the real Na Ahyeon and Reika from Vampire Detective. Their tastes, from favorite foods to disliked songs, were nearly identical.
Reika's husband travels abroad frequently for work, and Na Ahyeon's husband also travels often. They seem to have a good marriage.
Na Ahyeon had started taking explicit photos at her husband's suggestion. Now, it seemed she enjoyed it herself.
And today, Na Ahyeon's husband had left for another overseas business trip, not due back for three days.
From a distance away from the filming location, I watched Na Ahyeon get into her car and pulled out my smartphone.
I hesitated between calling and sending a text message, ultimately deciding to send a text first.
Sung Yujin: Ms. Na Ahyeon, hello. This is Sung Yujin. I'll get straight to the point: I know your secret.
I sent the message.
Na Ahyeon, who had something to hide, would likely feel her heart sink the moment she saw it.
Her reply came three minutes later.
Na Ahyeon: Mr. Sung Yujin? What do you mean by that? How did you get my number?
Na Ahyeon seemed composed, but that was only because it was a text message. In reality, she was probably panicking. The fact that it took her three minutes to send such a simple reply proved it.
Of course I hacked your number.
Sung Yujin: SexNet. The person in this photo... is that you, Ms. Na Ahyeon?
I attached a photo one Na Ahyeon had posted on SexNet three days earlier. It showed a rough-looking man's hand touching her inverted nipple.
Na Ahyeon: No, that's not me. I don't know where you got that picture, but it's not me. You've made a mistake. If you think you can use this against me, stop right now. I'll report you.
Sung Yujin: The watch on this man's wrist... isn't that your husband's?
Na Ahyeon: It's just a common wristwatch. And how would you even know what my husband's watch looks like?
Sung Yujin: You keep denying it. Then how do you explain this video?
I sent her the video I'd recorded of Na Ahyeon in the bathroom.
The video showed Na Ahyeon urinating, her face clearly visible along with her vagina. It also captured the moment she took a photo of her own vagina with her smartphone.
I waited for about five minutes, but there was no reply. She wouldn't have reported me; she's a celebrity. She must know that reporting me would only spread the video further.
Should I send another text to urge her?
Vvvvrrr.
My smartphone rang. The caller ID showed Na Ahyeon's number. I smiled. This seemed to be going smoothly.
"Hello?" I answered casually.
Did you install a camera in that bathroom?
Na Ahyeon's voice trembled with fear and anxiety. Her entire career was at stake. It would be stranger if she remained calm in this situation.
"Do I really need to explain myself to you, Na Ahyeon?"
"I hacked into Na Ahyeon's smartphone. I have all the photos and videos stored on her phone. I also know she uploaded them to SexNet."
What's your motive? Is it money?
"I'm a Hunter. I don't care much about money. I'm interested in Na Ahyeon's body."
Her body...?
"Just spend one night with me. That's all I need. Then today's incident will be like it never happened. I'll delete all the data too."
I had no intention of enjoying Na Ahyeon for long. The reason I wanted to sleep with her was to confirm if her vagina tasted the same as Reika's. And frankly, Jin Seyoung was younger and prettier than Na Ahyeon. If I could have Jin Seyoung, there was no reason to obsess over Na Ahyeon.
However, I had no intention of deleting the files. They were valuable as part of my collection.
"What you're doing is a serious crime. Do you realize that? I could report you."
"Which would be faster? The police catching me, or me uploading Na Ahyeon's photos and videos online and leaking the materials to journalists?"
"Go ahead and report me. I'll just spend a few years in prison and be done with it. But for you, Na Ahyeon, your entire life will be ruined. You know who stands to lose more, right?"
Through the speaker, I could hear Na Ahyeon's ragged breathing, likely imagining the leaked footage of her.
One night... Just one night in your arms, and that's all it takes...?
I chuckled.
"Yes, one night is all it takes. I promise you, after that night, I'll never contact you again. And of course, I'll delete all the materials I have. It'll be like it never happened. You can just forget about it and move on."
...I understand.
"Then I'll come to Na Ahyeon's house in an hour. It's best to sneak in quietly, right? Leave the window open."
"Huh? What are you talking about all of a sudden?!"
"It's best to get this over with quickly. And you don't have any other plans today, do you? I also know your husband is in the US on a business trip."
"Wait, hold on!"
"See you later."
I hung up the phone.
It's best to handle these things swiftly. If I give her time to think, she might do something foolish. The best approach is to give her no time to scheme.
I've been abstaining from sex for a whole day just for this moment. I'm bursting with pent-up desire.
I grinned.
This is the first time I'm going to fuck a real celebrity, and my dick is throbbing with anticipation.
"Heh heh heh heh."
I took a taxi to Na Ahyeon's neighborhood.