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Translator: penny
Chapter: 40
Chapter Title: Star of Destiny
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"Han So-hee? What are you doing not crossing over? Hurry up and go."
Whoosh. In front of the roaring flames, Han So-hee stared fixedly at Kang Min-jun.
'What's this? He could fuck me more, but he's insisting on sending me away?'
The contract she'd made with him was unfair and unjust, but to survive, she'd had no choice but to sell her body.
Her mouth, then her breasts.
'My pussy and ass haven't been touched yet, though...'
In truth, it was only a matter of time.
The environment here was brutally harsh, and from Kang Min-jun's perspective, he could just drag it out until she grew exhausted, then dangle an accessory in front of her and demand she offer up both holes.
Yet why was he letting her go?
Just moments ago, he'd been racking his brains because he couldn't fuck her.
'Has he already gotten bored of me?'
No, that couldn't be.
Even now, whenever his gaze landed on her breasts, it would flicker with greed for a split second.
He wasn't sending her away because her appeal had faded.
'Then why?'
Suspicion took root, and the conclusion came swiftly.
"You're planning to stay here and farm like in the Tutorial, right? Am I wrong?"
Kang Min-jun let out a chuckle.
He was smiling, craftily enough that others wouldn't notice, but Han So-hee—trained since childhood to read people's psychology and expressions—knew for certain.
She'd hit the nail on the head.
"I'll stay too."
Her response was equally straightforward.
"No matter what, part of me belongs to you. As the owner of this body, take me with you."
"..."
She would stay.
This time, she would stay no matter what.
She'd seen it in the Tutorial.
In the snowfield, how he'd endlessly hunted foxes and farmed.
And that gap from then had led to now.
'We misjudged it. This trial isn't something you clear faster to win. It's a survival game where you prepare thoroughly and snowball to stay alive.'
She'd learned that lesson the hard way in the first trial. The truth hidden beneath.
Arrogance had been their downfall. If they'd judged more coldly, they wouldn't be in this mess.
They all could have avoided leaving like that.
'Anyway, there's something about this guy.'
It wasn't just sharp eyes. Something more fundamental.
'So this time, I'll follow.'
She'd uncover what made him special.
Even if she couldn't, she'd join in the farming and climb to the top together.
'Using every means necessary to reach the summit first.'
'...Really.'
I snorted softly and lowered my gaze just a bit.
At a distance where our noses nearly touched, this noble, doll-like being stared straight at me, demanding I take her along.
'What a greedy woman.'
The woman who'd figured out the [Snowfield Accessory] secret but skipped the Tutorial for faster growth.
While others rested 2-3 days in the Rest Area, she'd rested only one to surge ahead into the trial zone.
And she'd chosen to enter this [Lair of Evil Spirits] herself too.
This chaebol heiress, overflowing with greed, now eyed me with curiosity.
"Why no answer? Aren't you taking me?"
She leaned in just a little—close enough that our lips would touch if I poked my head forward—whining for me to take her... Haha, she must smell the sweet honey on me.
'Quick on the uptake. Well, from my side, bringing along a woman this exceptional is no loss.'
Brains when it came to brains, status for status, looks for looks. Top 0.01% in every way.
Especially those big, cute tits—hard to find elsewhere.
"..."
But I couldn't answer rashly.
Instead of replying, I glanced aside and checked her info via [Full Appraisal].
Name: Sword Master
Grade: Epic
Description: The moment you grip a sword, you instinctively wield the optimal sword path without separate training. All sword-related abilities receive 100% correction.
-What's the best ability in the Selection Process?
I recalled someone tossing that topic around at a tavern back then. The conclusion had been this:
-'A complete ability,' I'd say.
Complete ability.
One that lets you ascend to expert level instantly, as if it were yours from birth—no training needed.
[Sword Master] was the same.
No sword training required; the owner instinctively knows how to wield it.
Mind follows thought, body moves on its own.
'For humanity, who must fight for their lives right away, nothing beats it.'
Top-tier among Epics, no doubt.
'But it's still just Epic.'
Common, Rare, Epic, Mythic, Transcendent...
Each has clear ceilings.
No matter how skilled an Epic gets, most fall short of Mythic in reality.
And you can't change or overcome it with effort.
'Not exactly new info.'
I'd seen it on Earth too.
Born with diamond spoons.
Born with innate genius.
...But my hesitation wasn't because her ability was ambiguous. I focused on the line plainly stated below her status window.
[Trait: Star of Destiny]
'Of all things, she has that trait?'
Star of Destiny.
God's rare blessing to a few humans, one of the precious breakthroughs in this fucked-up Selection Process to surpass your limits.
'The Rank 5 Sword God awakened that trait and grew.'
In short, Han So-hee had the same potential as an S-Rank hero.
'But...'
I couldn't easily reply.
In the Selection Process, no reward comes free. I knew what her awakening required—and the tragedy it entailed.
"You are the man who owns Cheongsung Group's eldest daughter, me, Han So-hee. Don't hesitate to take me."
As I just stared, she grew impatient and pressed again.
Or maybe she'd read my eyes, sensed the unease, and struck first.
I smirked and asked,
"Honestly, why would I? With a girl I haven't even properly touched?"
"Eek. If you want... you can do it anytime."
With that, Han So-hee stripped off her clothes one by one, neatly folding and stacking them on the floor. Once her panties came off, her cute pussy appeared, lips tightly shut like it had never even been masturbated.
"I'm begging you like this."
Now fully nude, she prostrated herself flat before me.
"Please take me with you."
"..."
Korea's top conglomerate's crown princess.
Chaebol of chaebols.
A being so noble that commoners like us could barely glimpse her face up close.
'And she's dogeza naked.'
Scary success genes. The moment she calculates she'll rise higher, she tosses pride aside.
Even I, a mere commoner, would hesitate to strip naked and prostrate before others.
'...What to do.'
I pondered.
Should I take this chaebol heiress or not?
Sss...
The fire died down, last wisps of smoke rising and fading. As it thinned to a thread, I finally opened my firmly shut mouth.
"Eh, whatever."
Twitch.
"Put your clothes on. Let's go up."
Han So-hee, forehead pressed to the ground, cautiously lifted her head.
"Does that mean... you'll take me?"
"Yeah."
"Then what you said before about 'whatever'..."
I squatted to meet her eyes at her level, casual as ever.
"I asked why I'd take a girl I haven't touched, and you said if I want, anytime is fine."
I handed her panties.
"No need for that."
"Why? You did it plenty with those other two women. Is my body not appealing?"
She asked seriously, so I shook my head.
"No."
"Then?"
"We'll travel together from now on, entrusting each other our backs. Building trust is hard enough—fucking via blackmail is nonsense. So I'm withdrawing what I said earlier."
"!!"
Han So-hee stared blankly, dumbfounded.
Expression screaming incomprehension, like she'd witnessed the world's greatest mystery.
But it was sincere. Flowers in the garden aren't plucked carelessly.
And there were plenty of women around anyway.
Plenty more to fuck ahead, and above all, didn't I have our pretty Saintess?
I dangled her panties before her eyes, then frowned slightly.
"But throw these out. They stink pretty bad."
Her face flushed crimson instantly.
Whoa, this embarrassed look was new.
"Th-that's! Because I lost my luggage...!"
"That's why I'm saying toss the stinky ones. What would people think if Cheongsung Group's lady wore these?"
I waved them teasingly before her eyes, and she floundered, face beet red.
'Haha. This rich girl will be fun to tease from now on.'
Truth be told, I didn't know how she managed, but they didn't smell bad.
But implying piss smell was humiliating enough; now she hung her head, avoiding my eyes.
I pulled new panties from my backpack and handed them over.
"Here."
"This is?"
"From Earth. Thought I'd give them to a girlfriend someday if I got one."
"..."
Rest Areas sold underwear too, but compared to Earth, designs were plain and uncute.
Some even bought shop stock and modded them for profit.
'Was gonna give to Saintess, but her ass is as big as her tits.'
No flab, but size didn't match.
Giving to Shin Seo-yeon... nah.
'No way.'
She'd get cocky and climb all over me. Skip her.
Thought of Lee Sera, but too small. No fit.
So Han So-hee was the only option now.
Could save and sell later for cash, but...
'Resident perks solved money issues.'
No need to sell women's undies for profit.
...Or so I'd intended.
"Eek. W-we've only known each other three days! How...!"
"Hm? Too early for panty gifts? But nothing's more fitting now."
"No, thank you. As you said, I need it."
Good, no complaints on the thoughtful gift.
"But I'm not that easy. Busy with work, so I'll think on your proposal."
"Huh? Proposal?"
What? Weren't we talking panties? Am I lost?
Han So-hee clutched the panties tight, slipped them on carefully, then spun before me.
"How's this? Do they suit me?"
"Y-yeah, perfect. Super cute."
"Thanks."
Blushing shyly. After the panty fiasco, she stuck right by my side.
Grabbing my arm to wrap around her waist, or interlocking fingers, glancing hotly.
"Hey, wanna walk separately a bit?"
"Escorting a lady is basic etiquette. I'll teach you manners, so behave."
"..."
Then the chaebol lady nagged about shortening my stride.
...Something felt off, but probably just my imagination?
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