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Chapter 134
Chapter 134
Saturday. After a series of twists and turns, I confessed to Alice and kissed her.
I was lamenting about how I couldn’t even eat the rice cake in front of me, thinking about how pathetic I was…
“U-uh…?”
-Blinking.
‘I must have fainted… Alice must have gone ahead.’
When I finally opened my eyes?
My beloved Alice had long since left.
Inside the hotel, I was left all alone.
No, I could understand this.
I had nearly fainted from pain when kissing Sia too.
So this time, it seemed I really fainted and woke up.
It wasn’t a matter to blame Alice for leaving me so cruelly.
What I couldn’t understand was…
‘Why does my body feel… like this? Status window.’
-Ding!
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**Stats:**
Strength [9.06 (+1.40)]
Agility [8.64 (+1.40)]
Intelligence [5.12 (+1.00)]
Luck [10.0 (+1.00)]
Magic Power [8.60 (+1.40)]
**Unique Talent:** Complete Hypnosis (Lv. Max), ??’s Apostle (Lv.???)
**Current Status:** Hypnosis, Restrictions: ???
# The luck stat has reached its limit. You will receive additional compensation for related skills.
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“Eh.”
My body felt like lead as I checked the status window.
The contents were utterly ridiculous.
First, the stats.
Certainly, my stats had uniformly increased by 1.0 last time…
I was now at least in the upper middle tier of B-class.
And now, they were mercilessly increasing by 1?
-Cock my head.
‘This is on a different level from when my stats were at C-class, right?’
It was indeed a terrifying matter.
For awakened ones, as their stats increased, the effects varied greatly.
After reaching the 8-point range, even a 0.1 difference in stats could differentiate the levels of awakened ones.
But to just raise it by 1?
Thanks to that, my strength stat was at 9.0. I was on the verge of being able to claim I was S-class!
There’s a limit to how generous this can be. Does this even make sense?
‘And what’s this? Things that were previously invisible are starting to appear bit by bit?’
Another problem arose.
The previously invisible words on the status window that had intrigued me since the early days of my regression.
They had appeared blurry, as if out of focus, and I couldn’t read them at all…
What is this? Why are a few of them slipping into view?
I couldn’t help but chuckle at the sudden acceleration of the status window.
‘Thinking about what ‘???’ means, something is sleeping within me. Is it possible to unseal it by kissing my wives?’
But thanks to this, I was able to make some deductions.
Something dormant within me. Something that raises my stats by 1.0, but makes me suffer painfully every time it unseals: ‘???’.
…The hypnosis I was under was likely caused by this thing.
The reason I couldn’t do it with my wives was that it mustn’t unseal.
Even just mixing tongues had made me bleed and faint, so who knows what would happen if we mixed bodies?
‘Then, when I kiss my master… I might die.’
A natural conclusion followed.
Kissing my master is genuinely dangerous.
This made sense; I had nearly fainted when my stats had gone from 8 to 9.
But if I were to kiss my master again?
Would I completely break through the perfect 10? All at once?
There was no way my body could handle this.
Even a temporary spike in my stats comes with serious penalties.
But this was a permanent increase. And a full 1 point. From 9 to max.
I could seriously die.
‘I need to put off kissing my master for much longer. After the stat pumping is done.’
In the end, my lengthy contemplation came down to thoughts of my wives.
There would probably be no kissing my master for a while…
But just in case, I should wait until all my stats reach 10.
It’s possible that rushing things could lead to serious trouble.
Of course, I didn’t plan to wait too long.
I had the effect of ‘Fountain of Origin’ given by my master.
In no more than 2 months at most, by the time finals week rolls around, I should be able to max out my primary stats to 10.
Then, I would be in the same room as my master. No, I’d be qualified to sit in the S-class number one seat, which is even higher.
I’ll confess after I fill my stats. Sounds good.
‘Then, I’ll start focusing on gaining affection from my master.’
“Ucha.”
After a long consideration, I sprang up.
Whether it was due to the effects of my stat increase, my body still hurt as if it were being torn apart, but…
Thinking about strategizing to woo my master made my heart race.
-Blinking. Smiling.
[Complete Hypnosis looks at her master and beams cheerfully.]
[Master! Am I cute? As she hops around awkwardly.]
‘……?’
I was about to rush things, but suddenly something caught my eye.
Something smaller than the saintess, something that could fit right in my pocket.
Some creature that was almost hamster-sized was hopping around…
What is this cute creature?
“Who are you…?”
[Complete Hypnosis puffs out her chest and speaks.]
[Me, Hypnosis-chan! Your one and only partner! She carries herself with pride.]
‘……Oh, right. I made that, didn’t I?’
It didn’t take long for me to recall her identity.
I created that before losing consciousness, didn’t I?
I was worried that Alice might get shocked seeing me faint.
So I solidified just the hypnosis ability like that.
To help Alice return home with hypnosis.
‘That’s definitely what happened… right? Hmm. I feel like I collapsed without even knowing it. Besides, I’ve never done anything like materializing abilities before my regression.’
-Ding.
[Complete Hypnosis blows a whistle, leading to a faulty deduction.]
[Master, you’re not there, here, here~ as she taps a yellow helmet cheerfully.]
[The target falls 'perfectly' under hypnosis.]
‘That’s how it was. Really. Why am I doing this even though I made it?’
Something still felt off…
It must be just my feeling. Hmm.
* * *
Afterward, I returned home holding the small creature I named ‘Hypnosis-chan.’
Of course, I couldn’t return home right away.
I needed to clean up the hotel, and for some reason, I also had to pay for damages because the door was broken.
Thanks to that, I returned home just past midnight, but…
“Yujin. Do you know what time it is? Where on earth have you been out so late… huh?”
“I was training a bit.”
“Goodness. My weak disciple has become so strong that I barely recognize him! You could probably take on even Bochi-kong head-on now!”
Standing at the entrance with a switch in hand was my master, and thanks to my stat pumping, I passed through safely.
Rather than a disgraceful disciple who stayed out late, I had become a commendable disciple dedicated to training until midnight.
-Bounce. Hustle.
“But Yujin, what’s that… small cute thing?”
“It’s Hypnosis-chan, a personification of my ability. Should I call it a passive hypnosis function?”
“Is that even possible? I’m an EX-class, but something like that….”
[Complete Hypnosis wraps a rubber band around her hand and pops it.]
“Well, if you say it’s true, then it must be.”
[She puffs her chubby fingers and smiles as if to say she’s the perfect marksman.]
I explained about Hypnosis-chan, a guardian-like existence that could defend me in my unconscious state.
After that, the night passed without incident.
“By the way, Yujin. It’s great that you’re getting stronger, but didn’t I tell you not to overdo it in your training? You’ll exhaust yourself….”
“I wanted to get stronger for Aika as quickly as possible.”
“……Hehe!?”
“Please wait. Aika. I’ll get stronger than Aika for her.”
“W-well, do your best… ?”
Even though it might not have a significant effect, I was subtly building affection with my master.
-Ding.
[‘???’ is surprised, asking what kind of state I’m in!]
[Complete Hypnosis bounces around, saying, “Mom, aren’t I cute!”]
[‘???’ furrows her brow and starts scolding.]
[I told you to descend briefly, but who’s using ‘???’ so recklessly? Our kid’s body can’t withstand this….]
‘What are they doing?’
I watched as Hypnosis-chan and the saintess huddled in a corner, doing something strange.
And then I fell asleep…
The next morning. Sunday.
“Then, Aika, I’ll be going.”
“You said you were going to Cheonhwa, right?
Come back early today.”
“Of course. With such a pretty Aika waiting, how could I stay out long? I’ll come back as soon as possible.”
“……Hehe?”
“The most beautiful master in the world, Aika. I’m off.”
-Whoosh.
I hurriedly headed out from the morning.
I wanted to spend the whole day building affection with my master, but…
Unfortunately, I had a prior engagement.
So, I placed the saintess on my head and headed outside.
The destination was Sia’s accommodation.
Sia welcomed me in her usual artifact outfit.
“Sia, hello~!”
“Hey. Don’t you have anything to say, Yujin?”
“……?”
“Didn’t you have any strange memories when you kissed that vixen Alice?”
“Oh.”
Come to think of it, I had mentioned it to Sia. The hotel party with Alice.
A look of embarrassment crossed my face.
How was I going to explain what happened yesterday…?
“Um, well…”
“I don’t need excuses. Come in and sit down. We’re going to kiss.”
“…Yes.”
As if to say explanations weren’t needed, Sia pulled me inside.
Thanks to that, I spent some sticky time for a while.
I sat on the sofa while Sia climbed on top of me and started kissing me wildly.
-Sluurp… smooch.
“S-Sia. Um, uh. Sorry. Just a moment, hypnosis….”
“I told you not to use hypnosis when you kiss me.”
“……Yes.”
Due to our bodies being intertwined, my Yujin was put in a rather inappropriate situation.
[Complete Hypnosis pops in and says that it didn’t grow when I touched it, how interesting….]
['???' covers the eyes of Hypnosis-chan.]
[As if to say it’s not time for this yet, she forms her lips into an ? shape and smiles.]
Though the saintess and Hypnosis-chan were having a revelation in the back…
Still, this was a hundred times better than confessing to Sia about what I did with Alice.
-Sluurp.
“Yujin. Just promise me one thing. I’m the best, right?”
“U-uh, of course, our Sia is the best in the world.”
“…Tch. Can’t you even say that without stuttering?”
Thanks to that kiss, Sia seemed to lighten up considerably.
After giving my butt a playful smack, she walked with a spring in her step, and I followed behind her sluggishly.
Our destinations were the same.
The clan head of Cheonhwa, Sia’s father, my father-in-law.
I had promised to show him the saintess directly.
So I was planning to go together with Sia to greet him and have a meal…
-Creak.
‘Where’s my father-in-law… huh? Sibylla?’
What’s this?
When I arrived at the clan head’s office, there was a blonde American right there.
Wasn’t that Sibylla, whom I saw about 10 days ago?
A hidden S-class awakener from America. A future-seeing ability user. A living gate alarm.
I had heard that her existence was classified…
Why is she in Korea? How come?
“I’m Sibylla, heading up the US side of this research collaboration….”
“Aha.”
I quickly realized the reason.
President Morrison really is providing substantial support.
He even went as far as to secretly support an S-class awakener for the saintess research.
Thanks to that, the American flag fluttered in my mind.
Ah, this is American support.
They’re giving money, human resources, and sending the saintess research team this quickly. They’re really doing it all.
I worship you, big boss of Earth.
‘This is a great help for saintess research….’
-Cough. Whispering.
“Hey, Seoyujin! Were you flirting even abroad?”
“……?”
While I was thinking, a poking sensation jabbed at my side.
When I looked, it was Sia.
A look of grievance appeared on my face.
“Why the sudden question?”
“That girl is saying she wants to borrow you for a bit. What did you do when you were in America that made another girl cling to you?”
“Oh.”
But that was only for a moment.
My expression became slightly awkward.
-Whispering.
“I can’t tell you the details since it’s classified, but you see? She went almost insane for about 10 weeks. So I gave her some treatment.”
“…Are you saying you saved a person who was nearly incapacitated for over 2 months?”
“It wasn’t saving, just a simple treatment.”
“That is saving, you idiot!”
-Cough cough.
With my explanation, the poking at my side intensified.
Sia’s voice was filled with irritation.
Even though my father-in-law chuckled at this…
“Ha ha. I know you two have a good relationship, but first, listen. She was dispatched as the head of this saintess research….”
“Y-Yujin? I can speak. Korean.”
“……?”
With her buttery Korean, she stepped back.
Our eyes turned to Sibylla.
And Sibylla walked right up to me…
“Hey. Thanks for the last time.”
“Sibylla? English is okay….”
“So, I want to return the favor.”
“…….”
With Korean that would make Alice angry,
“So…”
-Sneak.
“I want to do something fun with you. With Sibylla ‘Onee-chan.’”
“…….”
The atmosphere became incredibly, um, awkward.
“Yujin…?”
“Hey, Seoyujin.”
“…….”
I felt wronged.