Chapter 115: Let’s Have a Match

Kite gave Jinwoo the dragon’s location and immediately returned to the forest.

When Jinwoo asked if he wanted to stay, Kite refused.

He cited that it could inadvertently provide a pretext for war.

‘He really is too good to keep as an enemy.’

‘He has enough skill, and I gave him food and tools, so he should survive on his own.’

The real problem was the dragon.

Jinwoo stared at the dragon’s nest marked on the map.

“So, are you really going to hunt the dragon?”

Hilde, sitting beside him, asked.

Hilde, Shin Seom-hwa, and Han So-young.

All three were sitting together, listening to Kite’s story.

“It feels like we’re suddenly going to hunt the final boss.”

Han So-young’s trembling voice was met with Jinwoo’s quiet nod.

It might indeed be that powerful.

According to Kite, even if all the Orcs attacked together, they wouldn’t be able to defeat it.

‘Of course, not all Orcs are necessarily that strong.’

The strongest among them, the Leader, was Kite.

The rest were subordinates, definitely weaker than him.

In fact, even gathering them all wouldn’t pose a significant threat.

Once you reach A-class or higher, the difference in numbers isn’t a major issue anymore.

“I believe we can win quite easily.”

Perhaps sharing Jinwoo’s thoughts,

Hilde spoke with conviction.

“Our group’s balance, including Master Jinwoo, is quite excellent. Conversely, the enemy is alone. If we utilize various buffs and skills effectively, I don’t think we’ll lose.”

“I agree.”

Shin Seom-hwa, who had been quietly gazing at the map, also concurred.

“We have to fight the Dark Elves anyway. Plus, their leader, Kite, has promised cooperation. If that’s the case, defeating the dragon here is a golden opportunity to win over the entire Orc force to our side.”

Precisely into the gap, like driving a wedge deep inside.

Strategically, it couldn’t be a better move.

Indeed, if successful, they could strike most effectively.

‘No, if things go well, we might even gain the entire Dark Elf tribe without a single fight.’

A picture gradually formed in Jinwoo’s mind.

Of course, to achieve that, defeating the dragon first was paramount.

“Like them, but what I prioritize most is our safety. Is there a possibility the dragon is stronger than expected?”

“I believe that’s unlikely.”

Hilde answered immediately, as if prepared.

As expected of the outstanding model student who could read Jinwoo’s mind.

“Kite risked his life to infiltrate the enemy territory to make this proposal to us. If he had judged our strength insufficient, he would have made some other offer.”

“I think along the same lines. Honestly, if we can’t handle the situation with our current strength, it’s simply a disaster. In that case, elves or whatever, we can just cleanly give up.”

Jinwoo pondered for a moment, then nodded.

“Then it’s decided.”

They would defeat the dragon this time.

Jinwoo and his party solidified their resolve as one.

“Um… I’m still scared… Is my opinion being ignored? Is that it?”

Everyone except Han So-young, who was still trembling.

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Having made their decision, Jinwoo’s party immediately began preparations.

Actually, there wasn’t much to prepare.

At most, they double-checked their equipment.

Or reawakened their combat senses.

Jinwoo’s party was ready for battle at any moment.

‘Well then, shall I proceed with a bit of planning before we go?’

However, Jinwoo himself was heading elsewhere.

To the home of Reina, the Elf tribe leader.

“Oh my, what is it?”

Still possessing an elegant appearance and a fantastic figure.

The clothes she wore today were of a type commonly called ‘mishi-style’ clothes, made of a single piece of white fabric.

Given her incredibly impressive chest and hips,

She could be considered a walking lewd item just by wearing that.

Yet, thanks to her innate dignity, her elegance wasn’t diminished.

‘She really has an amazing body.’

He had thought she was hot the first time he saw her.

Now that he knew her a little better, his desire to hold her had grown even stronger.

Reina, who looked like that, smiled brightly at Jinwoo.

“Fufu, did you use the aphrodisiac I gave you well?”

“No, unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance.”

He had actually intended to use it on Han So-young.

But the timing was slightly off.

“I forgot to ask, but is that okay to use on humans?”

“Yes, it doesn’t have any particular side effects. If anything, it just makes you a little itchy.”

“Hmm, I see.”

Well, someday he’d find a use for it.

He didn’t have to look far; there were plenty of other species around.

“Actually, I came here because I have something brief to discuss.”

“Oh my, what is it?”

Reina tilted her head, an expression that seemed out of place.

No, was it wrong to say out of place?

Even that gesture was incredibly beautiful.

“I’m here to talk about our future course of action.”

“Ah, you’ve come for something more important than I thought.”

Although Jinwoo’s party was staying in the Elf village.

They hadn’t formally promised cooperation yet.

They had postponed it, using the team meeting as an excuse.

Though she didn’t show it outwardly.

Reina, whose tribe’s survival was at stake, must be anxious.

‘Thinking about it that way, she’s quite an amazing woman.’

Her future hinges on the words of the man before her.

Yet, she maintains such a composed attitude.

It felt very different from Hilde, who always served him devotedly.

But fundamentally, they might be similar types.

‘If I were to break such a great woman, who carries the future of her tribe, with pleasure…….’

Deep within his heart, desire and the urge to conquer surged.

He felt the urge to corrupt that pure appearance into something lewd.

“You don’t need to decide too hastily. For us, just having Jinwoo-nim stay in the village is enough.”

“No. The war will intensify soon, so I can’t do that.”

“Yes? What do you mean?”

“I heard that Kite, the Orc leader, was exiled.”

“…….”

Reina was silent for a moment.

But her mind would be rapidly calculating the situation.

The precarious balancing act that began with our appearance.

She would quickly realize it was coming to an end.

“Since he, who opposed the war, has turned, they will likely make their choice soon too.”

“Hmm, I see. Thank you for the valuable information. But how did you…?”

“Kite himself came and told me. He asked that the Orc casualties be minimized even if war breaks out.”

He deliberately omitted the part about the dragon.

There was no need to tell her that specific piece of information right now.

“Even without Kite, the Elves alone wouldn’t stand a chance, right?”

“There’s no point hiding it from Jinwoo-nim, so I’ll be frank.”

Reina spoke with a sigh.

“I believe the strength of the Dark Elves and ours is similar. No, we have a slight advantage.”

Jinwoo’s thoughts were similar.

In fact, her assessment was slightly modest.

On their side, there was Tilf, a priestess with excellent archery skills.

And Reina herself was a swordmaster who could defeat anyone except Kite.

Moreover, even considering charisma and leadership skills.

It didn’t seem like the Dark Elves could match Reina.

“But if the Orcs were involved, the story would be different.”

“Hmm.”

“Even without Kite, their strength is a threat to us. As long as they remain hostile, we cannot win the war.”

A leader of a tribe should never admit they would lose, but perhaps because she was in front of an outsider like Jinwoo?

Or perhaps she judged that speaking frankly was more advantageous.

Reina’s tone was simply calm.

“If we are fully invaded, we won’t last long.”

Jinwoo nodded and added.

“Furthermore, even Kite, who mediated, is gone. If we are defeated and captured, the treatment will be much worse. The surviving Elves would become playthings for the Orcs.”

“That… would likely be the case.”

Perhaps because she was unaccustomed to war, despite her intelligence?

She hadn’t considered the post-defeat treatment.

‘War is painful, but the real suffering begins after defeat.’

Even in civilized society.

How much worse would it be in this primitive society?

Jinwoo was subtly making her realize that fact.

Reina’s usually composed face also began to stiffen slightly.

Soon, she lifted her head towards Jinwoo.

“Therefore, if it’s alright with you, we would like you to join forces with us. We share a common enemy, after all. We Elves will welcome you as heroes.”

“…….”

Jinwoo pretended to consider, drawing out the time.

Reina, who was waiting, felt her lips grow dry, perhaps knowing he was doing it on purpose.

Had she ever waited for someone so anxiously before?

After a long while, Jinwoo’s lips parted.

“We also believe cooperation with the Elves is acceptable.”

“Ah, in that case……”

“But there is one condition.”

Jinwoo said, looking at Reina.

This time, without hiding his desire at all.

“Captain, no, Reina. I want to hold you.”

“What? Want to hold me? What does that mean…?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know.”

Jinwoo stood up and approached her.

He placed his hands on Reina’s shoulders from behind.

“Nngh.”

While maintaining that position, he gently stroked her ear with his other hand.

Reina’s body trembled slightly.

“It means exactly that. Like my other women. I want to make you, Reina, my woman.”

“……I am the leader of the Elf tribe.”

“That doesn’t matter much to me. My companions right now include a former princess, a saintess, and even the future director of a corporation, all sorts of people.”

Setting aside the princess Hilde as an exception.

Even Shin Seom-hwa alone was by no means of low status.

Of course, the situations of those two and Reina were slightly different.

“Of course, I don’t mean forever. Let’s just have a contest, you and I. Seven times.”

“A contest?”

“Let’s sleep together just seven times. For those seven times, I won’t even insert my penis into you.”

Even knowing it through knowledge, perhaps direct words were embarrassing?

Her face turned slightly red.

“If Reina doesn’t fall deeply for me within those times, it’s my loss.”

“What do you mean by falling for you?”

“Simply put, unable to live without me? Having an affection for me so immense that your tribe becomes secondary. Something like that.”

Reina forced a confident smile.

“Isn’t that condition far too favorable to you? I am the leader responsible for my tribe. How could I abandon my tribe and fall for a man?”

“We won’t know unless we try. So, what do you say?”

“Ah.”

As soon as Jinwoo finished speaking, he kissed Reina’s fair nape.

She had no choice anyway.

Reina nodded slightly.

Her neck, where his lips had touched, flushed red.