Yeongcheon Style Thunderclap Step.
With a thunderous roar, she closed the distance in an instant, swinging her blade with enough force to sever Jin Seyoung's left arm.
Jin Seyoung effortlessly blocked my attack by raising her sword. With a flick of her wrist, she deflected my blade upward.
Damn it.
This wasn't about technique or skill. I was simply outmatched in raw strength.
I took a backward step to create some distance. Jin Seyoung didn't pursue.
My grip tightened on the sword hilt. Blue sword qi flickered to life along the blade. Simultaneously, I activated Thunderbolt. Azure lightning crackled menacingly around the sword, its blue sword qi now infused with crackling energy.
Jin Seyoung also channeled sword qi and Thunderbolt into her blade. It was common sense that to counter sword qi, one must meet it with sword qi, unless wielding a truly exceptional weapon.
I have to concentrate to draw out my sword qi... yet Jin Seyoung summons hers in less than a second.
This stark difference in skill defined the gap between us. My mood remained indifferent; I had grown accustomed to this feeling after sparring with her countless times.
Kang! Chang! Kang!
Our blades clashed, sword qi colliding and Thunderbolt tearing at each other.
With each exchange, the pressure and sense of crisis intensified.
I was currently without any armor or protection. Her sword qi could slice through my body as easily as tofu. Unlike my wavering sword qi, Jin Seyoung's clear, distinct sword qi was making me shrink back.
As my anxiety grew, my sword qi flickered and weakened, threatening to extinguish completely.
Damn it... this can't be happening! Momentary!
I shifted to Jin Seyoung's left and swung my sword. The blade would likely graze her shoulder, but even that she wouldn't allow.
Kiiing!
A piercing, ear-splitting clang rang out as my sword blade snapped cleanly in two, the broken pieces clattering to the floor.
"...I lost."
I collapsed to the ground, my entire body drenched in sweat.
Even with Complete Recovery, I was intimidated by her sword qi. We've sparred naked before, but this has never happened before...
Jin Seyoung lowered her sword to the ground and gripped my shoulders with both hands, kneading them firmly.
"You've worked hard. I'm proud to see you improving every day. If I don't step up my game, you'll catch up to me soon."
Jin Seyoung's hands gradually slid lower, slowly caressing my back and chest. After a naked sparring session, we sometimes had sex when we were both in the mood.
"Though it'll take you a while to get there."
"You're not denying it? You should be saying, 'I'll never catch up to you, Seyoung!'"
Jin Seyoung pinched and twisted my nipple. Refusing to be outdone, I activated Sangam Gojo and reached my left hand behind me to tug on her own stiffly erect nipple.
"Ah-ahng! When you pinch me like that, it doesn't hurt it's more like a tingly, pleasurable sensation. Are you using some kind of ability?"
I flinched but maintained my composure.
"That's impossible. It's just my superior technique. Speaking of which, about our sparring match earlier..."
"You noticed?"
"...Not what?"
"Ah, you're not quite there yet."
"...What did you do?"
I replayed the sparring match in my mind. The only difference from usual was that I had used sword qi.
"I continuously pressured you with Mana during the match, subtly so you wouldn't notice. It's called Qi pressure."
"...So that's why it felt unusually difficult today? You should have warned me beforehand."
"Experiencing it firsthand is better, isn't it? Besides, I was curious about your current level."
"...Seyoung, how do you do that?"
"You'll naturally be able to do it once you get a little stronger."
"How do I overcome it?"
"Get used to it or become stronger. Still, I'm surprised. Most people tremble when they first experience it, but you didn't show any signs of that. Weren't you scared of me?"
"I was a little nervous, but... more than scared, I felt it was dangerous. Any other issues?"
Jin Seyoung, who had been stroking my abs, paused.
"You're not going to do it today? But... it's pretty hard down there for someone who's not."
"I can do it while we're at it, if you want to."
At my words, Jin Seyoung grinned and leaned forward. After meeting my eyes and waiting for my nod, she spread her legs and lowered herself onto me. Her pussy swallowed my cock.
"Ugh... It's always so big and hard."
"What's my problem?"
"Ah... Your mastery of sword qi. You're not using it properly."
"I know that. I can't even use sword qi-related techniques properly."
Even generating sword qi requires intense concentration. In a real fight, this leaves me vulnerable to enemy attacks.
Sword qi becomes truly dangerous when combined with swordsmanship.
For example, the Plum Blossom Sword Art uses sword qi to create plum blossoms, while the Yeongcheon Style has specific techniques that only unleash their true power when infused with sword qi.
I can't execute high-level sword techniques using sword qi. It works well enough when practicing alone, but during sparring matches, the sword qi flickers out mid-technique, or my posture collapses, leading to failure.
"So, the only way to improve is through relentless practice, right?"
"Ha-eung. You know it well..."
Squeak... squeak!
Jin Seyoung rocked her body up and down.
"Any other problems?"
"Haaah. Your physical abilities. Yujin, you're a C-Rank Hunter in skill, but your physical abilities are far below C-Rank. If we only consider your raw physical strength, you'd barely qualify for D-Rank. Normally, a Hunter's physical abilities improve in proportion to their skill level, but you're quite the exception."
"I've always been a bit slow when it comes to physical training. Is it that serious?"
Thud!
Jin Seyoung landed on my thigh, freezing in place with a grave expression.
"...Even now, you're in danger. The foundation of martial arts lies in the harmony of mind , qi , and body . If any one of these is deficient, your martial arts won't reach their full potential. But your body is severely lacking compared to your mind and qi. In the worst-case scenario, you could even develop a Demonic Heart."
"...Alright. I'll be careful."
The Physical Training Quest flashed through my mind and vanished. It wasn't too late to start it now and boost my physical abilities.
No! Even after reconsidering, I still need a sex doll! I absolutely need one!
I could improve my stats anytime, but this might be my only chance to get a sex doll.
I gripped Jin Seyoung's hips and began to thrust roughly up and down.
"Ah! Ahhh! I-I'm gonna dieee!"
Huh?
Before embarking on the "Kill the Gay King" Quest, I checked my equipment.
To avoid the worst-case scenario being targeted by countless gays the moment I enter the Game World I need to be prepared.
Comfortable workout clothes.
And a bomb vest, just in case. I'd rather detonate this vest and kill myself than be taken by those gays.
The Hwaryeon Flying Dagger was strapped to my waist. Even without meticulous maintenance, its blade remained razor-sharp.
In my left hand, I held an assault rifle. I'd rather not dirty the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger by killing gays with it.
A backpack was slung over my shoulder, packed with explosives. These would create an escape route in a crisis.
An Illusioner was strapped to my right wrist, giving me an advantage when fleeing.
And in my right hand, I held my smartphone.
Sung Yujin
Level: 51
Strength: 34
Stamina: 32
Agility: 31
Intelligence: 25
Stamina: 37
Mana: 30
Available Points: 59
The reason for the increase in some of my stats was because I had just consumed all the Spirit Medicine I had obtained from the Bright Ascension Chart.
The remaining points go to Agility! If this follows the game's logic, I'll need to escape often. I have to raise my Agility!
Sung Yujin
Level: 51
Strength: 34 Vitality: 32 Agility: 36 Intelligence: 25 Stamina: 37 Mana: 30
Available Points: 9
I spent 50 points to increase my Agility by 5. I felt noticeably faster.
I saved the remaining 9 points. Now wasn't the time for random draws.
With a determined gaze, I glared at my smartphone.
Let's go...! For the sex doll!
My thumb tapped the smartphone screen.
You have accepted the 'Kill the Gay King' Quest. Entering the 'Kill the Gay King' Game World.
Hidden penalties revealed:
The following skills are unavailable: Acceleration, Hacking, Sensory Amplification.
You cannot bring real-world items into the Game World. Inventory use is also prohibited.
You can only exit the Game World upon completing or failing the Quest. Failure conditions are limited to death or abandonment.
A 66-day time limit is imposed. Exceeding this limit will result in death.
Quest failure prevents further attempts and permanently bars entry to the 'Kill the Gay King' Game World.
The penalties are excessively harsh. An advantage will be granted.
You have acquired the limited skill 'Minimap (Lv. 5)'.
You have acquired the limited skill 'Teleport (Lv. 3)'.
Additional compensation for penalties: Upon Quest success, you may bring one item from the 'Kill the Gay King' Game World into the real world.
Game Start.
Before I could even process the notification window that popped up, I was thrust into the Game World.
I found myself standing on a city street, surrounded by towering buildings and bustling roads. Cars sped by, and people hurried past with blank expressions, seemingly preoccupied with their destinations.
I was wearing a black tracksuit. None of the weapons I had in reality were with me. Feeling uneasy, I shoved my hand into my pants pocket.
Only one thing: my smartphone.
Abandon Quest?
?Warning: Abandoning this quest will permanently prevent you from entering the 'Kill the Gay King' Game World again.
I'll consider abandoning it if things become truly hopeless... but it's too early to give up now.
It wasn't all penalties for me. I also gained two skills as advantages:
Minimap and Teleport!
Minimap Lv. 5
Allows the user to perceive information within a 50-meter radius centered on themselves.
The user is represented by green, gay individuals by red, and women by blue.
This is a limited skill usable only within the "Kill the Gay King" Game World.
Teleport Lv. 3
Consumes Mana, Vitality, and Stacks to teleport up to 300 meters to a desired location. The destination must be visible and previously visited.
Stacks regenerate at a rate of 1 per hour, up to a maximum of 3.
Current Stacks: 3
This is a limited skill usable only within the "Kill the Gay King" Game World.
While the Minimap held little interest for me, the Teleport skill was so incredibly useful that I wished I could bring it into the real world.
If I keep spinning the random draw, the Teleport Skill will eventually come up... right?
The possibilities from the random draw were endless. What were the odds of getting specifically the Teleport Skill?
...This is just depressing.
Honk!
A car horn blared beside me. I turned to see a greasy-looking white man on a police motorcycle. He had a muscular upper body, a chiseled jaw, and dark stubble. He slid his sunglasses down slightly to reveal piercing blue eyes and messy blonde hair peeking out from under his helmet.
"Hey! Why are you just standing there? Trouble?"
I opened the Minimap to check. The green dot was me... the red dot in front of me must be this guy.
The Minimap marked gays in red. So this guy was gay.
"...No trouble."
I instinctively backed away from him, my body reacting before my mind could process the situation. It was pure instinct.
"You... your movements are suspicious."
The man dismounted his motorcycle. Tight blue pants clung to his lower body, paired with brown boots. A pistol holster hung at his waist, and a noticeable bulge protruded from his crotch. Goosebumps prickled across my skin.
"I-I was just passing through," I stammered.
"Hmm? That won't do. Show me your ID."
"...I left my ID at home. I'll go get it now. Please wait here."
"Ha! Look at this? No ID? Don't you know the law Gay King passed last year? IDs are mandatory now! Huh?"
I didn't know. I had only just arrived in this world. How could I possibly know?
I widened the distance between us even further. This felt wrong.
The man glanced around before approaching me directly.
"Heh... Originally, you'd be facing a serious crime that could land you in prison... But if you put out for me at that motel, I'll let you off. I've always had a thing for your type. What do you say? It's a good deal for you too, right? Once you taste what I've got, you'll be satisfied..."
"You fucking bastard!"
I couldn't listen anymore. I punched him in the face with a Mana-infused strike, sending his body flying over five meters before it crashed to the ground.
The man with the broken nose and shattered teeth writhed like a worm. He had survived an attack that would have instantly killed an ordinary person. It must be because he was gay.
"What the hell are you pulling?! Do I look like a pushover to you?! Huh?!"
I lifted the police motorcycle parked on the road with both hands and hurled it at him. Crushed beneath the bike, he was finally dead for good.
It was an impulsive murder, but I felt no regret.
Condition met!
Congratulations! You have been selected by the Gay Extermination System!
You have killed a gay police officer! Earn 5 GK!
First-time bonus: Earn 100 GK!