Chapter 85

Chapter 85

The Hero Fucks the Magic Swords.

Episode 85: Bitch Training Completed.

[You have acquired a new trait.]

[Traits Window]

Magic Sword Enhancement.

If you engage in sexual activity with the Magic Sword, its stats will be enhanced. The effect lasts for up to three days after the act, and the extent of the enhancement depends on the level of pleasure the Magic Sword experiences.

‘Hmm, now this is an interesting trait.’

Since I made the contract with Lethe, I now had three Magic Swords.

On top of that, could this be a reward for perfectly making Sain my obedient pet?

It had been a while since a new trait was unlocked.

‘But it’s a bit tricky to use.’

To put it simply, it was a kind of buff.

The effect that strengthened the Magic Sword without any conditions was quite rare.

Since it lasted for three days, it was practically permanent in a sense.

Of course, the condition of having to engage in sexual activity with it existed, though.

‘Anyway, I’m practically having sex with the ones I’ve contracted with every day.’

When you looked at their beauty and figures, it was impossible not to want them.

Big breasts and hips practically existed for men to ravish, don’t they?

It was true that it’s beneficial for my girls, but…

‘It’s not particularly useful for strategies, though.’

Since it required sexual activity, it’s not exactly a trait that would help with training.

Well, with the traits I already had, I could conquer most women without a problem.

This kind of trait might not be so bad either.

‘Moreover, it seems like it might be somewhat useful for the current strategy.’

It was not strictly necessary, but it would be helpful to some degree.

In the first place, the more traits you had, the better.

Even if it’s awkward to use, there were always situations where it could be handy.

“What have you been thinking about for a while?”

“Oh, nothing. I was just thinking it’s nice to be out here together.”

“Hehe~ Right! I think so too.”

Lethe laughed brightly, clinging to me playfully.

Lethe and I were walking side by side, heading toward a certain dungeon.

It was a mission I had specifically asked Sain for.

At the same time, it was also my first job as a hunter after contracting with Lethe.

Maybe that’s why Lethe seemed quite excited.

“Hmm~ Walking together like this really makes me feel like I’m your official Magic Sword.”

“Yeah. You’ve done mock training with Kalia a few times, but this is your first time going to a dungeon, right?”

“That’s right~ It’s been a while since I’ve been out like this. It makes me think of when we first met too; it feels nice.”

“Back then, you were really wary of me, snapping at everything I did.”

“T-That’s because I didn’t know how amazing you were back then!”

Lethe’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Finding her reaction cute, I grabbed her butt tightly.

“Aang♥”

“But your outfit hasn’t changed much from back then.”

Today, Lethe was wearing a black tank top and leggings again.

Her slender figure and long legs were on display, and the leggings tightly hugged her hips, emphasizing them.

She knew exactly which outfit I found the most alluring.

Well, since a Magic Sword turned into an actual sword during battle, her clothing didn’t really matter much.

“I-It’s just the most comfortable outfit for fighting. There’s no other reason.”

“Really?”

“Mm… Ugh… W-Well… Maybe… I wanted to be cuter for you too…”

As I openly groped her, Lethe finally confessed honestly.

Of course, saying that she preferred this type of clothing wasn’t a lie either.

I was already quite familiar with Lethe’s style.

That ‘familiarity’ only made her more enticing.

‘Still, she’s been emphasizing her hips and chest more in her movements. She’s got a cute side to her.’

Unfortunately, Lethe’s hopes for a sweet date wouldn’t be fulfilled.

I didn’t come here just to spend quality time with Lethe.

Nor to simply conquer a dungeon.

‘I hope the plan proceeds smoothly.’

As I enjoyed the feel of Lethe’s hips and chest while walking, I noticed another pair of a man and woman in the distance.

“Huh, Si-hyeon?”

“It’s been a while, Cheong-gang.”

The woman’s name was Cheong-gang, and the man was Kal.

They were a pair contracted as a Magic Sword pair, currently working as hunters.

Cheong-gang, in particular, was an A-rank Magic Sword, which was quite powerful.

Moreover, she was the fourth Magic Sword I needed to conquer.

‘Her face and chest are still as great as ever.’

I’d met the two once before while shopping with Kalia.

I thought she was beautiful then, and that beauty hadn’t faded at all.

The blue dress she was wearing suited her perfectly.

Her personality was great, and her abilities were exceptional.

She was such a desirable Magic Sword, but since she already had a contractor, conquering her wasn’t going to be an easy task.

“It’s been a while, how have you been?”

“I’m doing well in my own way. I’ve met my Magic Sword partner and joined the Gangrim Guild.”

“Oh, so is this…?”

Cheong-gang’s gaze shifted towards Lethe.

She hadn’t been blatantly staring, but it was clear she had been paying attention.

Lethe’s impressive figure would catch the eye of any woman, especially one who also wields a Magic Sword.

“Ah, hello! I’m Lethe!”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Cheong-gang, and this is my partner, Kal. I was worried, but I’m glad to see you’ve found a good partner.”

Though Cheong-gang spoke casually, she seemed a bit surprised.

Unlike me, who had been using my knowledge and abilities to take advantage of things, most hunters never contracted with a Magic Sword.

Magic Swords were rare, after all.

So it wasn’t surprising that she was taken aback by the fact that I had already found a Magic Sword partner.

“She’s beautiful, and a Magic Sword at that. So, what’s her rank?”

The one who spoke up was Kal, who had been standing quietly. He hadn’t even greeted me properly, showing no interest in me, but he approached Lethe quite openly, displaying obvious interest in her.

“U-um.”

On the other hand, Lethe’s expression was rather awkward. She was already head over heels for me, so the advances of another man were unwelcome.

Moreover, Kal’s blunt question about rank wasn’t normal.

For a Magic Sword, rank was equivalent to their specifications and their value as an entity. It was like meeting someone for the first time and asking about their salary right away.

Naturally, that kind of question wouldn’t be received well.

“B-rank…”

“Oh, that’s pretty high. You’ve hit the jackpot, Si-hyeon.”

Though Kal expressed some admiration, he didn’t hide his slight smirk.

In truth, a B-rank Magic Sword was high enough not to be looked down upon anywhere.

But Cheong-gang’s partner, Kal, wielded an A-rank Magic Sword, after all.

As I mentioned before, there was quite a significant gap between B-rank and A-rank Magic Swords.

‘Of course, Lethe and Cheong-gang are practically on the same level.’

Lethe wasn’t an ordinary B-rank Magic Sword either.

With the support of the magic stones I provided, she had already been evaluated as A-rank in terms of magic power and level.

In fact, she remained a B-rank only because I had asked not to submit her for an official rank evaluation.

In terms of actual ability, she was already an A-rank, if not higher than Cheong-gang.

‘There’s no need to reveal that to them, though.’

This, too, was part of my strategy.

The more Cheong-gang and Kal underestimated Lethe and me, the better it was for me.

“Hm! Hm! You’ve found a great partner, Lethe.”

Cheong-gang smiled awkwardly, looking a bit embarrassed.

“There’s a certain charm in growing together with your partner. You’re both still new to hunting, so if you take it easy, you’ll surely make it to the top.”

“Yeah, yeah~ If you ever change your mind, feel free to contact me. I’m always open to new Magic Sword contracts.”

“…What? That’s rude. Are you suggesting I ditch my partner for someone else?”

“Haha! It was just a joke, don’t take it too seriously.”

…Well, that was far too rude to be dismissed as just a joke.

It was the worst kind of thing to say to another Magic Sword wielder and contractor.

Especially in front of your own Magic Sword.

Cheong-gang didn’t seem too shocked, which implied that this kind of joke might be something Kal made frequently.

‘…It might not be entirely a joke, but half-truth, half-probing.’

If I was being honest, Kal didn’t seem like a good match for the well-mannered and polite Cheong-gang.

Their relationship didn’t appear great, at least not outwardly.

With A-rank Magic Swords being so rare, they were probably maintaining their contract because of that.

But if Kal could switch to a better Magic Sword, he probably would.

Not that it was any of my business.

“…So, what brings the two of you here?”

“We were hired to conquer the dungeon here.”

“Wait, what? We received that request as well!”

Kal’s eyes widened in surprise.

Of course, he would be. I had manipulated things by asking Sain to get us the same request.

Cheong-gang looked troubled.

Although I had deliberately created this situation, overlapping requests like this do happen from time to time.

When that happened, things got complicated.

No one wanted to share the rewards.

“…How about you let us handle it? You’re newcomers, after all, and it wouldn’t hurt to let the seniors take the lead.”

“That’s a bit difficult. This request is important to us as well.”

Kal’s face twisted with annoyance as he glared at me.

To him, I was an unexpected obstacle, standing in his way and disrupting his plans.

He had outright dismissed me earlier, so seeing me show up with a Magic Sword probably only added to his frustration.

Cheong-gang, caught in the middle, seemed flustered and unsure of what to do.

“Um, so what should we do…”

“How about this?”

I pretended to think for a moment before speaking.

“While the reward is important, ultimately, the key point is whether we can conquer the dungeon or not, right?”

“Yes… that’s true.”

“So, how about we have a duel? The team that wins gets to conquer the dungeon. It makes sense that the stronger team has a better chance of success.”

Cheong-gang seemed a bit surprised by my suggestion, but Kal’s face lit up.

“Haha! Shall we? That’s a great idea.”

It made sense for Kal to be so enthusiastic.

After all, he was wielding an A-rank Magic Sword and was an experienced veteran.

On the other hand, we had a B-rank Magic Sword and were newcomers.

Based on the visible stats, Kal’s victory seemed assured.

He must have been inwardly celebrating already, confident in his win.

‘Of course, that’s just based on appearances.’

Soon enough, that confident face would be twisted in defeat.