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14.

“No. Forcing something is bad, it’s bad. I tried my best to not cause any harm.”

“But, but what if I leave?”

“I don’t want to just watch that disgusting bitch take me away and throw me away.”

“Only, only I can do it. I just have to touch it a little. If I can just lift the barrier and… …if I can just change my perception, hehehehe.”

As soon as I entered the room, a coquettish voice lingered in my head.

Lee Seong-han calmed his frowning forehead and tried to grasp the situation.

‘Kang Jin-young.’

First of all, she is certain.

That tone and even the thoughts are 100% the same.

It was clear that she too was being manipulated.

“Is this nearby?”

Lee Seong-han muttered to himself quietly and looked around cautiously.

[Reconnaissance] Thanks to that, the view is clear.

The monsters haven’t acted yet.

‘King Eros’, presumed to be the boss monster, was not visible. To be exact, only a blurry new form was visible.

The monsters seemed to be guarding their territory.

‘Find Kang Jin-young.’

[Failed.]

‘Why?’

[Not detected.]

SSS-grade characteristics that can even detect concealment and camouflage.

There’s no way the location can’t be specified.

I definitely saw the word [approaching].

Kang Jin-young, who was on the rooftop, suddenly appeared here. Is it because of the “Sign of Eros”? That’s possible.

If you think about the sudden [perception change], it must be controlled by a top-level monster.

“I didn’t get a message saying the connection was lost. It seems to be related to ‘King Eros’. There’s a high chance that they’ll suddenly attack.”

While I was thinking for a moment.

Lee Seonghan’s eyes opened wide.

“Where did this kid go?!”

King Eros, who had been there until just now, had clearly disappeared.

As if it never existed in the first place.

[‘King Eros’ detects an intruder.]

[Sends a sarcastic gaze towards ‘Kang Mi-young’.]

Fuck.

Reason is growing cold. Are you targeting the weak-minded?

If Kang Mi-young collapsed, it would be the end. You can’t defeat an S-class by yourself. Especially if the wizard of Namsan is with you.

‘Eat in pairs by your sisters!’

Lee Seong-han threw himself in hastily.

“Major, please evade!”

Kang Mi-young stopped when she heard the voice.

He hit Lee Seong-han and rolled to the side.

“Your Majesty!”

A ray of pink light shot out from the darkness.

The spot where Kang Mi-young was just now. Lee Seong-han, who was there, was hit.

[The “Sign of Eros” becomes even darker!]

[Mental pleasure… … .]

Pavabavabat───!

Blue lightning struck before my eyes.

[Mental Barrier] blocked the attack.

“Your Majesty!”

A lightning-like stimulation enveloped my head.

Lee Seong-han knelt down on one knee because he couldn’t maintain proper posture.

Kang Mi-young checked Lee Seong-han’s condition.

“Ear, ear. Are you okay? Are you injured?!”

“It’s okay. It’s a mental attack. Fortunately, [Mental Barrier] reflected it.”

“… … .”

Kang Mi-young’s red, blurry eyes. Her eyes shook without mercy.

There was no blood on her face. Kang Mi-young hugged Lee Seong-han tightly in her arms.

“I can’t lose another comrade.”

[Kang Mi-young’s ‘Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)’ is triggered.]

“Major. Calm down. There is still no problem. For now, let’s secure the retreat. If we continue fighting like this, we will have no chance of winning.”

Kang Mi-young chewed her lower lip and then gave instructions.

“… … Okay. I will protect you. Move.”

Lee Seong-han stood up awkwardly. It felt like a flower garden had opened up on his head.

Perhaps because of the markings, my cognitive abilities have been declining.

“First of all, first of all, from retirement.”

Lee Seong-han staggered and opened the emergency exit they had just come through.

“What, what is it.”

Ssaaa …

This is not the emergency exit of the capital hospital.

Just pitch black emptiness.

There is only a horizon of unknown depth and width.

Several messages came up simultaneously.

[Currently, the 『Favorability Quest』 and 『Emergency Quest』 are applied, so this area is considered as ‘1.5th floor’.]

‘1.5 floors?’

Lee Seonghan’s hair turned white.

Is this part of the tower?

Damn it, the gate can be taken out at any time?! What the hell are you talking about.

The messages were updated as if responding to Lee Seong-han’s thoughts.

[You are currently in the ‘Boss Room’.]

[Entry into and out of the gate is blocked.]

[An error has been detected, so the access route is blocked.]

“Ah.”

And then bang!

The emergency exit door was locked. When I tried to reach out and grab it, it pushed me away as if there was a magnetic field, preventing me from even approaching.

[You do not have access permission.]

“Fuck.”

Lee Seonghan found himself cursing. What was the updated quest?

[『Favorability Quest』](NEW)

[‘Kang Jin-young’ is currently under the control of ‘King Eros’. Defeat the floor to liberate Kang Jin-young. (0/1)]

[Reward: Escape, Increased Favorability Lv. 5]

[If failed: ‘Kang Mi-young’s’ perception is changed, ‘Mark of Eros’ becomes permanently attached]

[『Emergency Quest』](NEW)

[‘Kang Jin-young’ found a way to break down the ‘mental barrier’. Hang in there (0/1)]

[Reward: Permanent acquisition of ‘Mental Barrier’]

[If failed: Non-consensual forced sexual intercourse, mental breakdown]

Nimi.

* * *

“Your Majesty, come to your senses.”

Lee Seong-han covered his head.

He just turned his head around, as if he couldn’t adapt to the changing situation.

“You’re an idiot. You’re really an idiot. You can tell by looking at it that he’s giving you the exact same number. It’s so righteous. Hehehehe. I can tell you’re thinking clearly.”

“Just a little touch. Really, really just a little.”

“I’ll make it so you can’t live without me.”

Kang Jin-young’s sexy voice teased my ears. I was afraid to take a step.

My senses were sharpened.

Guide to the appearance of boss monsters.

Quest update messages keep popping up.

Until Kang Jin-young appeared.

All sorts of bad news followed.

‘I’m screwed.’

Lee Seong-han was able to make a decision.

[Mental Barrier] may block the direct influence, but it doesn’t seem to stop the slow erosion process.

It only delays it.

I could clearly see that my condition was strange.

“Major, please help me.”

“Okay.”

Sticky cold sweat and breath.

My head was spinning dizzily.

“Your condition doesn’t look good. Can you continue the fight?”

“… … You have to try.”

A huge storm wave came from afar.

A hatchling-like compulsion coursed through the air.

“300m ahead. Boss monster.”

“I can see it too.”

Boss monster.

They are difficult enemies to deal with. They are the ones who control the gate and dominate the space.

This isn’t a battle where you only have to fight for your strength. There is a set strategy. You have to perform a gimmick battle to clear it.

[King Eros detects an intruder.]

King Eros had a different appearance.

First of all, a proper humanoid.

Like a figure from Greek mythology, she wore a gold helmet and a longbow and arrows. She was a tall woman. Her breasts were exposed and her skin was full of life.

The look in his eyes was different.

‘You will definitely capture it.’

That’s how it was read in Lee Seong-han’s eyes.

Angel of lust.

It’s not called that way for nothing.

“Somehow we have to get through it─”

As soon as Lee Seong-han spoke.

Tsuppapapabat──!

[The ‘Mental Barrier’ detects erosion from within.]

[Level 1 firewall has been breached.]

King Eros laughed bitterly, as if the resistance was futile.

“Your Majesty. Do you think it would be better to retreat?”

“Still, they are family. No matter how much I hate them, aren’t they my family?”

“Yes, no matter how much that child pushes me away, I have responsibilities and duties as the eldest. Now······ I only have that child. A proper family, that is.”

Kang Mi-young pulled out a sharp sword from the scabbard on her waist.

He looked around with red eyes. He seemed to sense something ominous, and his gaze was filled with venom.

[Identified ‘Kang Jin-young’.]

“This is Kang Jin-young.”

“Where are you?”

“You can’t see it. It’s slowly approaching from the front.”

Kang Jin-young appeared from afar, like a mirage.

Although it was not visible to the naked eye, the outline was identified through the effect of [Reconnaissance].

Lee Seonghan thought of a quest.

Her purpose is herself.

Not Kang Mi-young.

‘That is, if we can just buy some time. If Kang Mi-young can withstand all the mental attacks and land only effective hits. We can win. This is 100%.’

Of course, it is a plan with many problems.

‘There are too many mental attacks that can be launched. Moreover, it is uncertain whether they will be able to withstand it. Nana or Major.’

Lee Seong-han imagined himself fighting Kang Jin-young.

A monster whose all abilities have increased by 6 times, perhaps due to the favorability quest.

Kang Mi-young, who was considered a superhuman, would exchange a few points with her.

One thing is certain: it won’t last long.

Soothe and comfort.

You have to waste time with words and rhetoric.

“Major, I am incapacitated for combat.”

“I know. I also want to always protect you. Do you have any other opinions?”

Lee Seong-han wiped the saliva flowing from the corner of his mouth with his arm.

I couldn’t control my body. What should I say? It felt like I had taken a potion.

“Yes, there is something mysterious about the newly enhanced [Reconnaissance]. It seems to be equipped with [Weakness Identification]. I will tell you the weakness.”

what?

Kang Mi-young’s face changed subtly. That’s ridiculous. She just gained that ability?

If it had a high-grade trait with a bunch of bonus effects attached to it, I would have gotten it even if it cost money.

Because the supporter series has few numbers.

It was going to get discovered anyway.

“Your only special ability is [Reconnaissance], right? I don’t think there are any buffs like [Weakness Spotting] or [Defense Instructions].”

“Anyway, it’s not like we’ll lose anyway. If we continue like this and fail, neither of us will see good things.”

Kang Mi-young reluctantly lowered her head.

Every word was correct.

What monsters do to living men.

Even the cool-headed Kang Mi-young was shaking with fear.

“I will explain clockwise starting from the oldest one.”

Lee Seong-han briefly explained to Kang Mi-young the weaknesses, strategies, and attack patterns of each entity.

Kang Mi-young listened intently and then interrupted with a gesture.

“Okay. That’s it for the explanation.”

“As I said earlier, I will deal with Kang Jin-young.”

“Is that really possible?”

“There are no other numbers. Let’s move first.”

There is no other way anyway.

Lee Seong-han started running to the side, holding the dagger in his hand.

[《King Eros Lv. 69》]

– The Holy Spirit who lives off of human desires and love.

– The type is angel. He feels joy when he sees lovers caressing each other.

– Extremely averse to unhealthy behaviors such as non-consensual forced sex, NTR, and humiliation.

– It judges purity by bizarre standards. It is incomprehensible to human common sense.

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– A specific action is suggested as an urgent quest, and if successful 5 times, the corresponding floor will be conquered. It is suggested from the time you become aware of the corresponding clause.

Ring! Ring!

[『Emergency Quest ⓵』]

[Explain 5 of the target’s (Kang Jin-young’s) strengths. (0/5)]

“… … First of all, it’s big.”

[What is big?]

“My heart.”

[‘King Eros’ approves.]

[Explain five of the target’s (Kang Jin-young’s) strengths. (1/5)]

Well, that’s easy.

Lee Seong-han also thought so at first.