Chapter 1219: Side Story – Taming the Divorcee (4) (Mature Illustration)

“I’m already at the age to retire, what growth potential could there possibly be.”

Oops.

Recalling the words that had just slipped out of her mouth, Na Yurin cautiously sized up the situation. It was just self-deprecating words, but for Sung Taekyung listening, it was enough to make him feel bad.

“Yurin-ah~. Don’t speak so coldly~. Taekyung-ssi is getting flustered~.”

“…….”

“I’m fine, Yurin-ssi. Besides, hunters returning to our guild often say the same thing.”

“……Mm.”

Judging by his reaction, he didn’t seem too bothered, so maybe that was a relief. Still, no matter what, Na Yurin decided to be careful. Putting aside the talk of whether she would return as a hunter or not, she couldn’t leave a bad impression on Min-ah’s husband, who was her close friend’s husband.

“I don’t know if you two are aware, but basically, our guild operates a program for retired hunters to regain their lost awakened abilities or recover to their prime.”

“…I know.”

“But I don’t know if that’s possible~. We’ve also tried to return to active duty, and it wasn’t like we never tried~.”

“Of course, we can’t say it’s 100% possible. Sometimes, regarding ability recovery, some people receive disqualification reviews.”

“Ah, I-I see~.”

“…Do I have to take that?”

“In most cases, I recommend taking it. If possible, responding with trust from the beginning increases the chances, but even among those who were initially skeptical, quite a few have seen results.”

“…….”

…Could this be dangerous? What kind of program was it? What were the screening criteria? The way he vaguely glossed over things, as if trying to brush them aside. It felt almost like a typical con artist’s tactic, so Na Yurin’s primal instincts cautiously turned towards Sung Taekyung.

‘Something’s fishy….’

She could be sure of at least one thing. What Sung Taekyung was talking about, this ‘Awakened Ability Recovery Program’, was no ordinary training program. If there really was a way to regain awakened abilities without any side effects, he wouldn’t be running a guild like this; he’d be running just the specialized program and be rolling in money. For some reason, he was doing something shady… or perhaps the program itself was likely a lie.

‘Anyway….’

-Glance.

“…….”

…Is he even trying to hide those blatant stares from earlier? From earlier, his gaze had been strangely directed towards her chest, making Na Yurin feel a bit flustered and confused. Receiving such a burdensome gaze from a man several years younger than her was a first for her.

‘Min-ah said he has a strong libido and keeps trying to get it on even though she’s pregnant….’

At first, she thought it was like some urban legend, but receiving that gaze now, it strangely made her feel like she could understand what her junior had said. Maybe he was getting excited even by someone like her, an “ahjumma”… the thought cautiously crossed her mind.

‘What am I even thinking? That’s ridiculous.’

Besides, she only had one husband. Even though they were divorced now, he was still someone she had genuinely loved with all her heart once, and Na Yurin hadn’t forgotten him yet, so she quickly shook off the inappropriate thoughts that had popped into her head. Even though he was a quickie and sometimes had trouble getting it up, he was undeniably the first person she had ever been with. Still, blaming herself for the strange thoughts, even for a moment, Na Yurin quietly avoided Sung Taekyung’s gaze.

“Yurin-ssi, even after retiring, you’ve kept training, it seems. You’re in great shape too.”

“…It just stayed that way from working in the field.”

“Still, that’s impressive. Most people who maintain their physique after retiring from active duty are successful in returning. They often pass our program’s suitability test too.”

“…Yeah, whatever. I get it.”

She had deliberately worn clothes that showed off her toned body to appeal that she wasn’t finished yet, but maybe it was a mistake. Even though he was Han Min-ah’s husband, she hadn’t expected him to stare so blatantly in her direction. Still, since she had already revealed it, hiding it again would hurt her pride, so all Na Yurin could do was endure the embarrassment and avoid his gaze.

“…….”

Sitting on the opposite sofa, Woo Jungha watched Na Yurin like that silently.

⁎ ⁎ ⁎

‘This girl~. She’s practically radiating her ‘female’ scent unconsciously~.’

Sitting on the opposite sofa, avoiding Sung Taekyung’s gaze, Na Yurin blushed cautiously. Seeing her like that, Woo Jungha also felt the unusual atmosphere inside the Guild Master’s office. More precisely, it was a strange, almost primal instinct emanating between Sung Taekyung and Na Yurin.

‘He said he was Min-ah’s husband~. No wonder he praised him so much~.’

Ever since they first entered the Guild Master’s office, Sung Taekyung’s gaze had been almost glued to Na Yurin’s chest. At first, Woo Jungha thought maybe he was just surprised by her bold outfit, wondering if that was why his eyes were drawn to it, but it didn’t take long to realize that was a mistake. From his right side, Sung Taekyung’s ‘male scent’ had been stimulating her instincts since earlier.

‘Hmm, what should I do~. If I play my cards right, I think he might let me have him~.’

Unlike Na Yurin, who came all the way down to Hope City for Han Min-ah’s sake to attend the interview, Woo Jungha had come down to the guild with a different purpose from the start. Just hearing about him, Sung Taekyung sounded like a mythical creature, and Woo Jungha honestly wanted to meet him in person. And while she was at it, she was ready to accept if he made a move.

‘Compared to my ex-husband, his D is probably bigger~. It’s a bit awkward that he’s our Min-ah’s husband, but she probably expected something like this~.’

Even though she herself was pregnant, after mentioning how he tried to get it on every few days, the topic of the guild interview came up. From the start, Woo Jungha naturally interpreted it as a request to help relieve her husband’s sexual urges. Unlike Na Yurin, who still held onto feelings for her husband, Woo Jungha didn’t have many good memories of her ex-husband. A five-year marriage plagued by a sexless life. When they divorced, she lost half of the house and assets she had saved up during her active hunter days, leaving her with only a body that could probably only be useful on construction sites. She wasn’t starving enough to resort to prostitution, but if the opportunity arose, she was prepared to take it. Even if her awakened ability had weakened, an animal-type Awakened user was still an animal-type Awakened user. Relieving the periodically occurring heat cycle naturally, not with medicine, was like the wish of every animal-type hunter.

‘I was worried Min-ah’s husband might not be interested, but that doesn’t seem to be the case~.’

If that was the case, then naturally, it was a competition from now on. Since she had come all the way down to Hope City, it was a competition to see if she could spend a night with him. Of course, she knew Na Yurin still missed her ex-husband, so she knew she wouldn’t be too aggressive. But despite Na Yurin’s passive attitude, Sung Taekyung’s gaze had been fixed solely on her chest since earlier. She knew some men were into breasts. Na Yurin might not have intended it, but her outfit had unintentionally captured Sung Taekyung’s attention.

‘I can’t just be a bystander and leave like this~.’

-Rustle.

Feeling a bit rushed, Woo Jungha’s hand moved upwards, slowly starting to remove the knit sweater draped over her shoulders. Although it was a bit awkward to undress as much as Na Yurin, she at least needed to show off her figure to have a proper competition. If he really had a breast fetish, she wouldn’t lose… No, she was actually more confident. She worried that overly large breasts might look clumsy, so she deliberately wore modest clothes to cover them up.

“H-Haaah~. The weather’s a bit hot, Taekyung-ssi~.”

Putting on a slightly awkward act, as if trying to get him to look her way, Woo Jungha removed the knit sweater from her body. Even though just the beige knit layer fell away, Woo Jungha’s chest began to reveal its substantial presence underneath.

“…I-is that so.”

Naturally, Sung Taekyung’s gaze lingered around her chest once more.

‘So breasts really are his type~. That’s a relief~.’

They say you can only forget love with new love. Woo Jungha thought, how much could she really get from being with her junior’s husband? But at least, she hoped she could relieve her temporary urges before leaving.

“…….”

“…….”

“…….”

The subtle battle of wits, where each sought to devour the other, had already begun.