The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn’t Hold Back the Second Time Around

Chapter 210

"Let me have your child."
After those words escaped, a tense silence filled the space between Yujin and Aika.
Both of them froze, overwhelmed by the weight of what had just been said.

"…"
'I was just kidding about the sex… wasn't I?'

First, there was Yujin.
Despite his bold declaration earlier, he had no real intention of actually sleeping with Aika.

After all, monsters were raining down outside.

He wasn’t so detached—or insane—as to casually think about sex under these conditions.
Even as the self-proclaimed “Breeding Hypnotist,” this crossed a line.

His earlier provocations, the borderline inappropriate touches, and his suggestion of intimacy…
It was all an elaborate ruse, meant to solidify himself in Aika’s mind as a man.
None of it was fueled by lust.

'And besides…'

[Condition met. The seal on '???' has partially been released. (2/3)]

'A kiss would’ve been enough.'

The primary reason for Yujin’s behavior lay elsewhere:
The mysterious restriction placed upon him—a "seal" of sorts—had been gradually weakening with every kiss shared with his wives.

Now, only one final fragment remained.

'If the seal breaks completely…'

The thought filled him with hope.
Perhaps then, he might be able to deal meaningful damage to the invincible monsters.

The idea had been simmering in the back of his mind for a while, though his earlier panic had obscured it.
It was the true reason he had resolved to confess to Aika.

'If I just go big and demand something wild like sex, maybe she'll at least let me kiss her out of pity…'

His over-the-top request had been strategic.
A calculated move to secure at least a kiss, even in the worst-case scenario where she rejected him outright.

Best case? She accepted his feelings.
Second best? She’d start to see him as more than just her student.
Worst case? A pity kiss that could save humanity.

It was a surprisingly clever plan.

But then, Aika had blindsided him.

"…"
'Let me… have your child?'

Aika, on the other hand, was reeling for entirely different reasons.

'You idiot! You absolute moron! What are you even saying?!'

Her words had been born of unfiltered honesty, brought on by the hypnosis and the heat of the moment.
Deep down, she hadn’t thought she had the right to ask Yujin for anything.

'I’m 32… an old woman compared to him… I should be the one begging him to accept me.'

That sincere self-doubt, combined with her overwhelming emotions and Yujin’s touch, had exploded into an overly bold statement:

'Let me have your child.'

Even Aika couldn’t process her own words.

'What kind of woman says that? Am I some desperate hen, panicking about laying eggs before it’s too late?!'

A burning blush spread across her cheeks as her mind spiraled deeper into embarrassment.
To make matters worse, her voice cracked when she finally tried to speak.

"I-I… I don’t know why I said that…"

Her trembling voice broke the silence.

'Wait… Was it my hypnosis?'

Yujin’s eyes widened in sudden realization.

'Crap! I did hypnotize her earlier. I asked her to show me how far she’d accept me as a man.'

The pieces clicked into place.

'That must be it. There's no way Master would say something like this unless the hypnosis malfunctioned!'

He racked his brain, cursing the unpredictable nature of his ability.

Of course, Yujin was entirely wrong.
Her words had nothing to do with his hypnosis and everything to do with her genuine feelings.
But the young man couldn’t fathom just how desperate his Master truly was.

"I-I’m sorry, Master! This is my fault. My hypnosis must’ve… gone wrong somehow."

Yujin immediately began apologizing, trying to take the blame for her outburst.

"H-ha? Oh, Disciple, you really scared me there!"
"I’m really sorry, Master! Something must’ve misfired with the suggestion!"

Though Aika knew full well the fault lay with her own unfiltered emotions, she latched onto his explanation like a lifeline.

'Thank goodness! He thinks it’s just the hypnosis! What a kind student… I'm such a terrible teacher!'

Aika quickly composed herself, regaining her characteristic calm.
Her gaze softened as she looked at her disciple—her wonderful, caring disciple—who had no idea the storm of emotions brewing within her.

"Still, Disciple… when you heard those words earlier, what did you think?"
"…What do you mean?"

Aika’s violet eyes locked onto his golden ones, her voice trembling slightly as she continued.

"I mean… Even if it wasn’t intentional, I do want children someday. It’s always been my dream to be a good wife and mother."

She paused, hesitant.

"But… I’m already 32… When I became an adult, you were barely starting elementary school. You understand what that means, don’t you?"
"Master…"
"I-it’s just… I read somewhere that having children gets riskier after 32. And I…"

Her words trailed off, but her meaning was clear.

Aika wasn’t just worried about herself. She was worried about the future she wanted to share with him.
Her insecurities about her age had compounded with years of familial pressure and her own dreams of motherhood.

"Three… I always wanted three kids…"
"…So, you’re saying you want to marry me, Master?"
"H-huh? Well, I mean… I don’t want anyone else. Just you, Disciple…"
"Then you love me?"
"…!"

The words escaped before she could stop them.
Aika froze, her face beet red.

"Th-that’s not…"
Her voice faltered as Yujin stepped closer, his golden eyes blazing with determination.

"Please, Master. Just say it once. Do you love me?"

The tension in the room grew unbearably thick.
And finally…

"I… I love you, Yujin…!"

The moment Aika’s heartfelt confession left her lips, a short but powerful silence fell between the two. Both Yujin and Aika froze, completely overwhelmed by the gravity of what had just transpired.

"…"
'I didn’t mean to blurt it out…!'

For Yujin, this moment was nothing short of surreal.
Even though he had worked so hard to get here, he hadn’t truly expected Aika to confess her feelings so openly.

"Th-this is amazing…"
"Disciple…?"
"I was so scared, Master. I thought you’d never see me as a man…"

Tears welled up in Yujin’s eyes.
Aika, flustered by his reaction, quickly shifted her tone.

"Of course I love you, Disciple! Where else would I find someone so amazing, handsome, talented, and kind?"

Seeing Yujin cry brought a sudden clarity to Aika.
She realized just how much her stubbornness—her belief that she was doing Yujin a favor by considering his feelings—had been hurting him all along.

Even now, after he had confessed his love, she’d been the one hesitating, acting as though she were the one doing him a favor.

But that wasn’t how she truly felt.
The tears in his eyes reminded her of just how deeply he cared for her, and for once, her pride didn’t hold her back.

"Master… I love you."
"…I love you too, Disciple."

Their voices softened as the distance between them vanished.

"By the way… are you sure about having kids? I mean, if it’s too much, I won’t push—"
"Are you kidding? It’s the ultimate proof of our love!"
"But… my age… and the risks of late pregnancies…"
"Thirty-two is still plenty young, Master! What are you worrying about so much?"
"So… how many kids would you want?"
"However many you want!"
"R-really?! Then… five? Maybe even seven!?"
"Absolutely!"
"Hehe, actually… I’ve always dreamed of two boys and three girls…"

The conversation quickly turned sweet and playful.
Both of them were lost in their own little world, smiles brimming with happiness.

They weren’t just lovers now—they were a couple perfectly suited for one another.

'I did it… I finally did it…!'

Yujin’s emotions overflowed as he basked in the moment.
Not only had he achieved the impossible by winning Aika’s heart, but he had done it without relying on hypnosis.

It was a victory that soothed one of his deepest regrets—his past failure to build genuine relationships.

And now, he stood at the brink of another major triumph.

'Once I kiss Master, the seal will break…'

Yujin’s heart raced as he considered the implications.
This mysterious seal—this “???”—had been a constant barrier to him, but he was finally on the verge of shattering it.

If the seal truly allowed him to harm the monsters, it might be the key to overcoming the EX-rank gate and achieving the happy ending he’d dreamed of.

'All that’s left is the kiss…'

His steps carried him closer to Aika.
He moved naturally, closing the distance between them as the perfect mood enveloped them.
He leaned in, preparing for the kiss that would change everything.

"Um… Disciple?"
"Yes, Master?"
"Before we kiss, there’s… one more thing I want to show you."
"What is it?"

Aika hesitated, her face turning a bright shade of red.

"Well… it’s just… there’s something a bit unique about me. I’ve always worried that men might not like it…"
"…?"
'Oh no… is it what I think it is?'

Yujin’s gaze followed Aika’s hand as she shyly lifted the hem of her shirt, revealing…

'Right, she still has that insecurity…'

It wasn’t just her age that had weighed on her all this time.
Aika had another complex, one that she had never managed to overcome.

And now, she was baring it to him, fully prepared for his reaction.

The love they had just confessed would soon face its first test.