"For performance scores, we've decided to grant enough points for the B-Rank Promotion Test to everyone except Hunter Sung Yujin."
"...Except me?"
My brow furrowed involuntarily.
I was so furious that I couldn't maintain my composure in front of Yu Hyeongwuk, the President of the Korean Hunter Association. The report clearly stated that I had endured the most hardship and made the greatest contributions. Without the emergency rations I provided, the villagers and Hunters would have been wiped out.
"Don't get angry. You were an E-Rank Hunter, weren't you?"
"...Ah."
Unlike the others, I wasn't a full-fledged C-Rank Hunter but a provisional one.
"As an E-Rank Hunter, you are now officially a C-Rank Hunter. We recognize your contributions and have passed you through the promotion test. You've even exceeded the required performance. While you're not quite ready for the B-Rank Promotion Test yet, you'll likely reach B-Class much faster than others. The Association and I have witnessed your incredible growth rate and have high expectations for your future."
"Thank you!"
From today onward, I was a C-Rank Hunter.
"And there's a word of caution for all of you."
"A word of caution? Is it serious?"
"Don't worry, it's nothing like that. The press might start bothering you, so I'll teach you how to handle them."
In other words, they were going to gag us to prevent any unnecessary leaks.
One hour later.
I arrived at my apartment in a car driven by an Association staff member.
I was the only one who got out. Han Harin had other plans, likely meeting her family elsewhere.
My own family came to mind. My parents, ordinary people, ran a beauty salon in Gangwon Province. Our home was neither wealthy nor poor.
I heard Mom called the Association every day when I was isolated and unreachable... That's surprising. I should visit them sometime.
Yuria will be at the apartment.
With a cheerful heart, I headed toward my apartment.
Click.
As I opened the front door, the first thing I saw was the fluorescent light flooding the entrance. Beneath it, as if she'd been waiting, Yuria greeted me with a gentle smile.
"Welcome back, Yujin."
"Yeah, I'm back."
The savory aroma of soybean stew filled the air, making my mouth water and my stomach rumble.
Did we have soybean paste or other ingredients at home? ...Ah, right. Yuria can use the Shadow Subspace.
Yuria's Shadow Subspace was far larger and had a greater capacity than my own Inventory.
"Dinner is ready. Or would you prefer to shower first?"
"Let's shower first. You too."
"Yes, Yujin."
Yuria and I stripped naked in front of the shower room. We were both accustomed to being nude around each other. Yet, every time I saw Yuria's bare body, my cock would stiffen, and her pink nipples would perk up.
No matter how many times I saw it, her body was always alluring.
My gaze drifted to Yuria's intimate area, where bluish-black pubic hair was growing.
"Ah."
My hand instinctively reached out.
The reason I was so interested was because I realized her summoned body was already fully mature, yet it could still change in small, cosmetic ways.
But Yuria told me she doesn't age. Only the hair grows.
She said she instinctively knew this when she was summoned. Simply passing time wouldn't age her. However, artificial aging using objects with special abilities seemed possible.
Whoosh.
Yuria and I showered together, washing each other's bodies with our hands.
After the shower, her white skin, still damp from the water, beckoned me.
I first considered why I should resist having sex. There was no reason. Conversely, I thought about why I should have sex. The primary reason that Yuria was my woman led to a flood of other justifications.
Yuria's erogenous zones: pussy, cervix, mouth, breasts, armpits, buttocks, neck
A staggering seven erogenous zones, all meticulously cultivated by me.
Today, I'll focus on her armpits for the first time in a while.
I grasped Yuria's hands and lifted them above her head. Her breasts swayed once, revealing her pristine, snow-white armpits. Without hesitation, I buried my face in them.
I stuck out my tongue and licked her armpit. Naturally, it tasted of nothing, but I felt the soft, smooth texture of her skin against my tongue.
"Ah, ahh..." Yuria whimpered softly. I continued to lick her armpit, moving my tongue down to her breast. The full, curving line of her side breast, where it met her armpit, caught my eye.
I pressed my fingers firmly into her armpit, as if giving a pressure point massage, while licking her breast with my tongue.
"Agh... ah... mmm."
Only after we had sex did we finally leave the shower and sit down at the dining table.
It was then that I belatedly noticed the house was as clean as a new home.
Yuria must have cleaned up.
"It's not much, but please enjoy."
"..."
I froze, staring at the table. Nothing prepared? That was nonsense. The table was laden with doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew) and over twenty side dishes a feast beyond words.
In the world of Plum Blossom Sword Saint, such lavish treatment had been commonplace, but seeing this spread in my own home felt different.
"...Is something wrong?"
"No, not at all. I was just overwhelmed by the variety of dishes and couldn't decide where to start. Maybe I'll try the donggeurangttaeng (meat patties) first."
Just as I picked up my chopsticks, Yuria suddenly knelt on the floor and crawled under the table.
"I'm the only woman sharing this home with you," she said. "So let me spoil you when I feel like it."
"Yuria..."
Beneath the table, she pressed her face between my thighs and, after meeting my eyes and seeing my nod, took my penis into her mouth.
The sudden intimacy reminded me of the bold private games Yuria and I enjoyed together.
Kiss. Slurp. Suck.
I continued my dinner while Yuria pleasured me beneath the table.
After the meal, I took Yuria to the bedroom and we had sex until dawn.
It was the start of a delightful cohabitation.
Remaining Summon Duration for Yuria Grace: 6 hours
Time flew by like an arrow, and only six hours remained of her summon duration.
For nearly seven days, I had mostly stayed cooped up at home, spending nearly all my time with Yuria. We ate together, talked, and whenever we both wanted it, we made love. Perhaps it was just my imagination, but the sex with her in the real world felt different.
Midway through, Han Harin came to my house. Unable to bear my self-imposed isolation, she sought me out. As a result, she caught Yuria and me having sex.
With a shrug, I suggested a threesome to Han Harin. Her response was not an answer, but a cold glare. She stared at me silently before turning and leaving. Her aversion to the idea was palpable.
I thought I might be able to persuade her if I tried earnestly, but I decided to focus on sex instead.
We continued having sex until only eight hours remained before Yuria's summoning time expired.
"A date?"
"Yes. I've always wanted to try it after seeing it in movies and dramas. Is that okay?"
"Of course. If you want a date, we'll have one."
And so, our date was set.
Yuria shed her maid uniform and dressed in a white blouse and black skirt.
I was slightly surprised. Until now, Yuria had always worn her maid uniform unless explicitly ordered to change. She believed that as a maid, wearing the uniform was only natural. Yet here she was, wearing different clothes without my command.
Wearing a maid uniform outside would definitely draw attention. But...
I gazed at her. It was a common style one might see anywhere, but her natural beauty made it seem exceptionally lovely.
"This is the first time I've worn these clothes... Does it look strange, Yujin?"
"It's fine. It suits you perfectly. You'd probably look good even in rags."
"You flatter me."
We decided to go on a proper date.
First, we visited a trendy cafe and ordered coffee and cake.
Yuria's eyes sparkled after taking a sip of her coffee.
"This coffee... it's extraordinary. Flawlessly brewed, with exceptional aroma and flavor. I'd almost want to hire that barista as a maid for our mansion."
"Really? Well, it is pretty good."
I glanced at the female barista. Her looks fell short compared to the maids at our mansion, but if Yuria recommended her, she was acceptable enough.
"Yes. But this cake... sigh. It's quite disappointing."
"It's just a mass-produced cake."
Glance, glance.
I felt the surrounding gazes converging on us. Men and women alike were captivated by Yuria's beauty.
"How do you like the modern world? Is it too overwhelming for your first time?"
"I've already seen it in dramas and documentaries. There are some awkward aspects, but it's a convenient and fascinating place. I wish the other children could experience it too."
By "other children," she likely meant the maids working at the mansion. After discussing various aspects of reality, we headed to our next date spot: an art museum.
"Wow... this is incredible. There are far more creative people in this world than I imagined. I never knew paintings like this existed..."
"...Oh, really?"
Yuria gazed at the painting that had captivated her. No matter how she looked at it, it seemed like it had been hastily created with a few careless brushstrokes. The painting was titled "Sunset," but she couldn't understand why. After that, she spent a long time admiring modern art.
After the art museum, they went to a movie theater and watched an R-rated romance film.
"Ah... Yujin..."
"Quiet. If you're too loud, we'll get caught."
Instead of watching the movie, they were too busy engaging in lewd acts with each other.
Next, they had dinner at a restaurant they had reserved a few hours earlier. Originally, the restaurant didn't accept reservations, but they made an exception when I offered to pay three times the usual price.
"This is delicious. Truly remarkable. I never knew such cuisine existed... Today has broadened my horizons."
"I heard this place is run by a famous chef who's often on TV."
"Indeed... it's no wonder. A chef who can create dishes of this caliber must be famous."
"Oh, this tomato spaghetti is delicious. Could you make it for me sometime?"
"Yes, I think I can figure out the ingredients."
Yuria could easily identify the ingredients of a dish after just one taste. She also grasped the cooking methods without difficulty. Even in the real world, Yuria was a genius beyond belief.
Remaining Summon Duration for Yuria Grace: 45 minutes
We strolled through the park.
Was it because it was a weekday? Or perhaps due to the recently discovered dungeon nearby? The park was surprisingly deserted.
We walked hand-in-hand through the park, like lovers. In truth, the classic date formula involves dinner, a park stroll, and then naturally ending up at a motel to rest... but we didn't have time for that.
"The date wasn't anything special, was it?"
"It was refreshing. Thank you for indulging my whim, Yujin."
"I'd indulge any whim of yours. If it had been any other woman, I would have refused."
"The feeling is mutual. I enjoyed being with you, Yujin."
As we walked along the park path, she suddenly stopped.
"Yujin, I have a request."
"A request?"
"Could you indulge my childishness for the remaining time?"
Yuria Grace's remaining summon duration: 36 minutes
"Alright. What do you want me to do?"
"No, you don't need to do anything. Just stay still."
"Understood."
Yuria grabbed my hand and pulled me off the path into the grassy area. I silently followed her lead. Once we were in a secluded spot, she abruptly pushed me down onto the grass.
Slightly flustered by her sudden actions, I found Yuria straddling me.
"Ah... Yujin... Yujin... Yujin...!"
"...Yuria?"
Her face flushed, she exhaled a hot breath and pressed her lips to mine. Her familiar tongue invaded my mouth, saliva mingling with a sticky sound.
"Haa..."
She broke the kiss, her expression now seductive. Licking her lips once, she immediately pressed them to my neck, her hands deftly stripping off my clothes.
Smack. Smack.
Leaving kiss marks on my neck and chest, Yuria pushed aside the panties beneath her skirt and guided my cock to her pussy.
Squish!
Her already soaked pussy easily swallowed my cock.
"Yujin's hot cock is inside me...!"