Chapter 17. Demon Genevie.

“This shiiiiiiiiit, what a fucking awful place, seriouslyㅡㅡ!!”

That was Gid’s assessment after walking across the monster plains for three days. And everyone seemed to agree. To borrow his colorful language, it really was a fucking awful place. They were all feeling viscerally why the heroes avoided it so much.

But that wasn’t the end of it. An even nastier swamp awaited them beyond the wide plains.

Now they had to wade through water that soaked up to their calves. The water was too shallow to build a log raft and ride across. They had no choice but to walk through it directly.

Because of the thickly growing water plants, they frequently got tangled around their ankles. So they had to be careful when walking. It also stank horribly. …Even the usually unflappable Kayak couldn’t help but say something.

“…This is really nasty, here.”

Just walking was already starting to get extremely difficult. Shee-bal, shee-balㅡ. Gid, who was constantly cursing, asked Grendal how much further they had to go.

“It’ll take two days. You’re gonna have to suffer a bit.”

“This shee-buraaal….”

It was already a pitch-black night, and with their feet soaked in cold water, a chill seemed to be creeping up on them. The eerie space and the shivering made the fear doubly intense. The sound of splashing echoed through the gloomy swamp.

It wasn’t just about crossing the water. Since they were surrounded by water, there was no place to rest comfortably. If they just wanted to sit for a bit, they could lean against a tree root sticking out of the water, but lying down was out of the question. It seemed they would have to lean against a tree trunk and doze off. If they tied themselves to the trunk with a rope, they could at least avoid falling into the water. …But they couldn’t not sleep, so what else could they do?

Of course, there were more problems. The swamp was a mosquito paradise. But they had prepared for this by grinding mosquito-repelling incense into powder beforehand. If they dissolved it in water and applied it to their bodies before going to bed, they would only get bitten by one mosquito instead of three or four.

Even with all the preparations, this swamp was a truly horrifying place. And with monsters attacking on top of that, it was driving them crazy. Gid, who had tumbled into the water once, looked even more like death. …Honestly, it was a place he never wanted to visit again.

So the group spent two days suffering and barely made it through the swamp. Everyone was exhausted. Jihyuk, thinking of his suffering teammates, decided to rest all day. Of course, monsters appeared at night and harassed them a few times while they were resting. Everyone was so pissed off that they beat the monsters to death.

Now Jihyuk could see a mountain covered with trees. Their destination was nearby. …Looking at it, Jihyuk thought these Demon Cult bastards were really something. It was amazing how well they knew and found places that demons liked.

Those bastards, I need to take them down sometime….

He intended to nip any troublesome incidents in the bud. But their team was still too small to take on those guys. Since the Demon Cult was the largest among the heretics, Jihyuk needed to be fully prepared to take them down.

Anyway.

After resting for a day and regaining their strength, Jihyuk’s team started walking again towards the mountain standing far away. After crossing a few high and low hills, they saw a stream flowing in the distance.

They quickly headed to the water. And they refilled their nearly empty leather canteens with water and washed themselves clean.

Jihyuk’s team stayed here for another day, then crossed the stream and approached the mountain. The place, densely packed with trees, looked like a forest of magical beasts at first glance.

When they got there, Grace’s complexion turned bad. The fact that they had made it this far without any major incidents showed how hard she had worked. Jihyuk ordered a rest and took Grace away from the group for a moment.

“Grace, it’s truly admirable and I’m grateful that you’ve endured this far. But hang in there just a little longer. You know that now is the most important time of the expedition, right? We’re at the Demon’s Labyrinth now. It’s just a little bit more. Let’s hang in there a little longer.”

“…Okay. I’ll endure it. I’ll hang in there. …I think I can do it. I’m much better than before.”

“Okay. …Well, is there anything you want me to do? Tell me anything.”

“No, I have to do it myself. …In the end, this is a battle with myself.”

Jihyuk smiled. Grace clenched her eyes tightly. It seemed she had grown a bit mentally while being together until now. He was pleased.

“Good. …But if you really can’t stand it, tell me.”

“Yes.”

The two returned to where the team was. As soon as Grace arrived, she lit a cigarette like the chain smoker she was. Even though she said that, she seemed very anxious. But what could she do? From now on, she had to overcome it herself….

All the comrades gave her silent encouragement with their eyes. Grace also tried to cheer up. Her heart was already pounding and she was short of breath, but she could still endure it.

Jihyuk took a long sigh, looking around the place he had come to again after a long time.

The Labyrinth of the Demon Genevie.

He had only visited this place once in his 13th run. Back then, he had accepted it without thinking, looking at the contribution points with the thought of becoming an S-class hero, and he had suffered quite a bit.

It had been more than twenty years ago in terms of years, so his memory was a bit hazy. But he still had some memories of suffering.

“Grendal.”

“Yes, Boss-nim.”

“Do you remember the way?”

“…I remember it roughly.”

“Then lead the way.”

Jihyuk signaled to start. The Orc Grendal led the way, followed by Jihyuk’s team in formation.

The magical energy grew stronger as they entered the forest. It wasn’t easy to find the way because it was dark, but they weren’t wandering around.

They walked diagonally along the sloping surface. Yael and Grace, who had low stamina, were already panting. The sound of crushed, rotten leaves that had accumulated for a long time rustled under their feet.

The magical energy became denser and denser. Yael, who was already out of breath, pressed her temple with her hand as if her head was ringing from the magical energy. The way she squinted one eye showed how arduous it was.

As they reached the top of a low ridge, they saw something in the distance. It was clearly an artificial structure illuminated by the faint moonlight.

Ahㅡ.

The team members who saw it for the first time seemed a bit surprised. It was a city with walls, albeit small. Everyone probably didn’t expect a city to be in a place like this. They all instinctively knew that there was a demon there.

Grace started to tremble. It was the most intense reaction since they had arrived at the monster plains. Her anxiety must have gotten much worse.

“We’ll stay here tonight, so everyone unpack and rest.”

Jihyuk quickly said that and hugged Grace to comfort her.

“Grace, Grace, look at me. Quickly, quicklyㅡ!”

Her trembling eyes slowly gazed at Jihyuk. He just stared at her silently without saying anything.

Ah, aah….

The anxiety that felt like death slowly subsided. She unknowingly snuggled into his arms. He warmly hugged her and patted her back.

“Yes, you’re overcoming it on your own. You can overcome it. Yes, you did well.”

Grace clenched her teeth and clenched her fist.

The anxiety gradually turned into a burning desire for revenge. Her body trembled because she couldn’t control her anger.

“Fuck, fuuuck, that bastard, I’ll kill him, that demon bastard, I’ll kill him, I’ll kill him, I’ll kill him, I’ll kill him….”

“Yes, let’s kill him. Let’s kill him together. Let’s kill him. Yes, shhh, yes….”

Because it could turn into a severe seizure if it went too far, he calmed her down appropriately. Only then did she return to her usual self.

Ahㅡ.

Grace belatedly realized her disgrace. She was ashamed to face her comrades. Even though she had anxiety and seizures, there was no one she wanted to show such a terrible side to. Especially not her, an elegant noble.

She lay down silently on the mat and pulled the blanket over her head.

The Boss-nim went to the campfire. And he grilled dried meat and filled his stomach appropriately. The team members who had finished eating also lay down on the mats. Lying down in a place full of ominous murderous intent made their spines tingle.

The first watch was taken by Yael and the Boss-nim. They sat opposite each other with the crackling campfire in the middle.

Yael glanced at the Boss-nim’s face from time to time. Then Jihyuk raised his gaze, which had been staring at the fire. Ahㅡ. She hurriedly lowered her eyes in response.

His gaze reached the drug addict whose face had turned red because of the campfire.

“How are you doing these days? …I haven’t been able to pay much attention to you, have I?”

She quickly looked at him again. What woman wouldn’t like it when the man she loved showed interest? Her lips immediately turned up.

“No. I’m okay.”

“The drugs? It’s been a while since you took them.”

“…I can still manage, for now.”

“Tell me if you really can’t stand it. Don’t hold back too much. It’ll explode later.”

“…Yes.”

She could clearly see that the Boss-nim was having a hard time, so how could she make such a request?

But hearing him say to ask made her body suddenly feel very restless. Just like Grace’s anxiety.

No. No. I shouldn’t worry him either. He’s already having a hard time…!

But, contrary to her heart, she kept swallowing her saliva. She desperately wanted to suck his dick.

It would be one thing if she couldn’t see it at all, but having the Boss-nim right next to her and having to endure it was literally torture. …It had already been fifteen days since she had even seen his dick. Moreover, she hadn’t been able to take drugs since leaving the city, so the urge was even stronger.

…Eventually, she couldn’t stand it any longer and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Umm…, Boss-nim.”

“Yeah.”

“Actually….”

She couldn’t bring herself to say the rest and swallowed it. But there was no way the perceptive Boss-nim wouldn’t understand. She glanced at him furtively, with embarrassment and anticipation.

Jihyuk stared at the drug addict who was twisting her body. He thought it would be better to do it now than to have it explode later when it was important. They were going to have a bloody battle with the demon tomorrow anyway, so it would be good to relieve her desires to some extent.

The Boss-nim glanced at the sleeping team members. They were all fast asleep. It didn’t seem like they would wake up easily. But he couldn’t leave his post, so it seemed he would have to take care of it here.

“Then, come here and suck it.”

ㅡ!

Jihyuk leaned back. Yael reflexively looked at the team members. They were all sleeping soundly. She carefully got up. And she went between the Boss-nim’s legs and lowered her posture.

Soon, the dick she had been waiting for so long popped out. She smelled the hero’s strong scent from it. Ahㅡ. Her heart pounded like crazy.

Yael checked her comrades once more. A strange sense of depravity struck her heart mercilessly. She had never imagined that she would be sucking the Boss-nim’s dick next to her comrades.

It couldn’t be helped given the circumstances, but she was so nervous that her fingertips and toes tingled.

“Don’t worry and do it.”

“…Yes.”

The magician neatly tucked her flowing hair behind her ears and slowly put his dick in her mouth. At the same time, she sucked his dick so hard that her cheeks became hollow, trying not to make any noise.

This seemingly demure magician suddenly swallowed his dick all the way to the root in one breath. Then, she gently touched his balls left and right with the tip of her tongue that peeked out between her lower lip and his dick, and then sucked it out again. It was as smooth as if it were one process.

She swallowed anything that came out of his dick with relish. She even meticulously cleaned behind the glans with the tip of her tongue as if she were cleaning it. She didn’t forget to rub the urethral opening with the tip of her tongue. She strangely liked the salty taste so much. …No, she just liked anything that belonged to the Boss-nim.

After sucking his dick meticulously, she started shaking her head up and down. Her tightly closed lips changed shape according to the curves of his dick. When a sticky liquid dripped down to the base while she was rubbing his dick with her lips, she briefly spat out his dick and then sucked it clean with her lips and tongue. She even sucked the hairs on his dick clean. She was literally a dick cleaner.

Jihyuk could feel Yael’s tenacious obsession with his dick. How desperate must she be to suck it so enthusiastically? It was truly amazing that the magician, who was usually so haughty on the outside, became more of a whore than a whore when she sucked his dick. It was truly a shame to keep it to himself.

As he was a male with a dick, he couldn’t help but feel the thrilling joy that came from it. He always felt good about the sense of accomplishment that he had conquered the woman to the bottom of her heart.

But Jihyuk tried to restrain his lust as much as possible. He didn’t try to stimulate the heinous and sadistic desires that were boiling like magma beneath his chest.

If he wanted to, he could be infinitely vile and cruel. Just like when he was the leader of the alley gang. …Of course, he shouldn’t.

Squeak, squish, squeak.

Yael shook her head up and down a bit roughly. Tears and snot were flowing down her face. He didn’t hold back his orgasm.

ㅡ!

Soon, a thick, milky liquid entered her throat. She swallowed the fishy liquid without any hesitation. Then she rubbed his dick with her tongue and sucked it clean.

She slowly took out his dick while sucking it up with her mouth. And she looked at him with moist eyes as if she was sorry, and showered the head of his dick with lovely kisses. The tip of her tongue, which couldn’t let go until the end, gently stimulated his urethra before finally falling away.

“…Thank you, Boss-nim….”

“Yeah.”

He resolutely cut off her lingering feelings and pulled up his pants. She returned to her seat.

Her bright red tongue licked her lips sensually. …Her body was still hot.

She was going crazy because she wanted to be fucked.