98. Crossdressing Yongyong and the Photographer

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Having the defeated Shinsengumi watch as I dominate Yuzuki like a dog while filming K-NTR would be an excellent method. Watching their lord crumble before Korea’s Yongyong in real time – isn’t that the essence of NTR? Not just stealing lovers, but taking away what they hold most dear. And to climax by shouting “Long live Korean independence” with my tail – even if it’s not that era anymore, doesn’t that scenario get your blood pumping?

Just imagining it makes me drool from both mouths.

“So what if the Shinsengumi are women? What’s your point?”

“I think Eunha wants to grind on them.”

Exactly. No matter how angry Leina gets, some grinding must be done. “If I grind on them, even aliens would be converted.” Unless they’re from that decades-old Korean strategy game’s alien faction…well, if their legs are intact, maybe…

“Just how wide is your range?”

“The point is, while dangerous, the Shinsengumi have no reason to join this fight. We’re not pushovers, and if they die in Songdo, President Ha’s position would be jeopardized when we leak it.”

“What if you use White Flame?” Too risky – it would reveal our identities. “That’s why I strengthened you all. Leina’s dark elf arrows alone can deter hunters with their magic.”

“Our real problem is exposure.” Frankly, if we avoid that, the threat diminishes. Leina can snipe from behind, and Han Suji can hit-and-run against non-guild masters.

“Should we relocate? With Kate, it wouldn’t be hard.” “Songdo’s our base. Moving thousands suddenly is impossible.” “But if the Association sees us as truly dangerous, they won’t stay idle. Our position threatens Seoul from below.”

Si-woo agreed. “Then we fight?” “Yes. Yu-jeong sunbae should make more golems and recruit willing villains.” Brute force isn’t our only option – we need strategy.

“Eunha, emotional manipulation through broadcasts could work,” Yu-jeong suggested, mirroring my thoughts. Public sympathy for Baekhwa had grown despite her being a monster. While hunters were divided, emotional appeal is powerful in post-Cataclysm Korea. Human rights groups would protest, forcing compromise. I’ll grind on Yu-jeong tonight for this brilliant idea.

“What about Eumseupmari’s dolls operating broadcast drones?” “No, that’d look staged. Single drone footage works better.” Multiple angles would seem ridiculous.

“So we fortify Songdo?” “Yes. I have separate business.” “What?” Han Suji asked suspiciously. “I need to contact Seo Ji-yeon.” “Another woman?” “She’s the Association’s second-in-command. Currently being recruited.”

“Isn’t that dangerous?” Seo Ji-yeon must be neutralized at minimum. “Her photographing Songdo would be worse. Imagine everyone becoming photo fragments.” The heroines paled. “So I’ll go in male disguise.” The era of Crossdressing Yongyong begins (tail tucked away for now).

“Why does male disguise always mean sex to you perverts?” “Coming from you, that’s rich,” they retorted. My perverted heroines are rotting my bones.

“Anyway, I’m going to grind – I mean, consume Seo Ji-yeon.” Rosaria can wait – with my bounty, Seo Ji-yeon takes priority. As the Association’s operative, she’d obey Choi Cheol-sik unless I color her with my hues first.

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Seoul

The Hunter Association issued guild mobilization orders against Songdo. Baek Cheong-gang and Seo Ji-yeon wandered aimlessly after being told to standby.

“You joining the Songdo raid?” “If ordered. This is why I hated joining the Association.” Baek sighed. The “heroic” Yoo Jin-seok generation saw attacking Songdo as unjust. “Is Yoo Jin-seok really cheating with that firebat?” If true, I’ll fold her into a photo.

“He’s investigating Songdo’s external support.” “What?” “Their facilities are too advanced without outside help.” Seo Ji-yeon frowned. Eunha was in danger.

Technically Eunha was a villain opposing the government, but could Korea’s hunters really not handle the Sins? If only she’d consulted the Association… The “external support” could just be Eunha moving between Seoul and Songdo.

‘This is too much.’ After all her misdeeds, she clings to me sweetly. Reporting to Choi Cheol-sik would weigh on my conscience. Should I warn the Association? Is Songdo’s monster force sufficient? If isolated, could they sustain supplies?

“Why so quiet?” “I don’t know if I should participate.” “Huh?” “It’s troublesome. Just getting hate.” Baek left for drinks while Seo Ji-yeon stewed, pulling out movie tickets – now useless since Yoo Jin-seok stood her up for that damn firebat. Maybe she lacked feminine charm with her weird speech patterns, but it helped her abilities.

“Hey cutie, my type?” Some idiot harassed her in the park. Tempted to kill him, she turned to see – “What shitty pickup line is this? Huh?” Then froze. The man resembled Yoo Jin-seok uncannily. No, only one person could look like a feminized Yoo Jin-seok.

“Yoo Eunha? Where’d your chest go? Fake?” His face soured. “My mammaries are always real! Call it crossdressing magic.” Why was crossdressing Yoo Eunha here? “Movie tickets for my eunuch brother?” Eunha snatched them, grinning. “Let’s go together.” Weak to bold moves, Seo Ji-yeon couldn’t refuse the familiar face and outstretched hand.