Episode 175. Lucy and Lumi

Tuesday lunch.

Professor Im Sol came for a hospital visit.

As soon as she entered, Professor Im Sol let out a disbelieving chuckle upon seeing me waving enthusiastically.

‘I heard from Ahyoung, but you really are tough.’

She seemed slightly disgusted seeing me healthy despite my mana circuits being completely wrecked.

‘Isn’t my student quite something, Professor-nim.’

‘For someone like that, I don’t feel any mana from you at all?’

‘Ahaha… I think I’ll be in this state for at least a week.’

Not being able to use magic was frustrating, but the biggest worry was not being able to cast the rune barrier. Simply locking the hospital room door wasn’t enough security. Because someone might steal a look at my sex.

‘Still, it’s fortunate. Now all that’s left is for you to soar as a genius mage.’

‘Oh, come on. What are you saying? The spot of genius mage is already firmly occupied by you, Professor-nim.’

Although I was being modest, people online were actually adoring me. There were many posts comparing my magical prowess to Im Sol’s. I haven’t even reached her knees yet.

‘Thanks to you saving many high-ranking officials, public opinion has improved significantly. The battle for public opinion seems almost over.’

‘Thank you. It’s all thanks to you, Professor-nim.’

While my heroic actions during the terror attack certainly played a big part, it was possible because Professor Im Sol had laid the groundwork beforehand.

‘Ahyoung and Min Yeji worked hard too.’

‘Ah, of course.’

Speaking of Baek Ahyoung, I should thank Min Yeji. But I haven’t had a chance to see her at all. It wouldn’t count as thanks just for saving her last time, would it?

‘My magic research is also going smoothly. It’s really in the final stages now.’

‘Oh… So you’ll be presenting soon?’

‘Yep. But I have to present it with you. I’ll be taking my time, so just wait.’

‘Mmm. Thank you.’

Im Sol explained the progress of her magic research with a beaming smile. Honestly, it’s a hassle… but I can’t help it. I just have to accept it. When she talks about magic, she looks happier than anything else, so I couldn’t bring myself to show boredom. I listened intently to Im Sol’s story, putting on my most interested expression.

‘Speaking of which, I guess I can’t go to this week’s magic expo, huh? Should we just cancel our bet?’

Come to think of it, we had a bet to go to this week’s expo if I got a perfect score on the exam, but I won’t have the time since I’m hospitalized.

‘We can’t do that, Professor-nim. Let’s go next time. Next time.’

‘Hmph. Alright. I’ll keep my schedule open next time.’

I can’t just waste an opportunity like this. The expo doesn’t end after just one go. Another expo will probably open soon enough.

‘Professor-nim, speaking of that paper….’

After chatting for about 30 minutes like that, Im Sol got up from her seat.

‘I’ll get going now. The Academy classes are over anyway since the exams are done, so you don’t need to worry… Just rest up here in the hospital room.’

‘Yes… But Professor-nim? What are you doing?’

Jumul jumul.

Im Sol had her hand on my lower body, touching my thing.

‘I can’t relieve my stress even after eating sweets because of you. You have to take responsibility.’

‘…Yes, yes. Eat up. But just in case, please lock the door.’

‘I already locked it when I came in.’

Im Sol smiled slightly and tightened her grip.

‘You’re very thorough. Nngh….’

Once my thing was sufficiently hard, Im Sol personally removed my hospital gown. At the tip of my cock, which was pointing towards the ceiling, sticky droplets had formed. It wasn’t the first time… but this situation was exciting.

‘It must be hard to get off by yourself in the hospital room, what kind of professor does this for their student?’

‘…I know, right? This is a first for me too. Thank you.’

We’ve done lewd things in the hospital room often, but this is the first time today. I wasn’t lying. Im Sol slowly opened her mouth and took my glans in. The warm sensation enveloped my cock, sending a thrilling feeling down my spine.

Chyu-reup- Jjop.

The lewd slurping sounds filled the hospital room.

*

A-Class Morning Session.

Seeing Lumi, who had cut her hair into a bob, the female students rushed over, squealing.

‘Wow, is that Lumi? Your new haircut looks amazing!’

‘Totally! You should’ve worn it like this sooner! It’s prettier without that tacky ribbon.’

‘Ah… um, well….’

‘Hey, you’re making Lumi uncomfortable. Stop it!’

Flustered by the sudden attention, Lumi looked around for help, her gaze landing on Lucy. Lucy pushed her way through the students, waving her hands frantically to rescue Lumi.

‘Okay, okay. But seriously, Lumi, you look so pretty.’

‘Right… Wanna go to a cafe today?’

‘I-I’m sorry. I have somewhere to go today….’

‘Then maybe next time? Huh?’

‘Hey. I told you to stop.’

Lucy chased away all the persistent female students.

‘Lucy… Thank you.’

‘It’s nothing. But… why did you really cut your hair?’

Lucy only found out this morning. Because Lumi hadn’t told her yesterday.

‘Uh, umm… Image change?’

‘Image change…?’

Why would Lumi need an image change? Lucy tilted her head.

*

After Professor Im Sol left following her lunchtime visit, the hospital room remained quiet for several hours. During that time, I sent a message to Surin Moon via my smartwatch.

– Me: Surin noona. Are you very busy?

Seeing that Surin Moon hadn’t come for a visit, she must be incredibly busy.

– Surin noona: Sorry. I should have come to visit, but right now, all the relevant personnel have to participate in the investigation, so it’s a bit hectic.

While my heroic actions during the terror attack certainly played a big part, it was possible because Professor Im Sol had laid the groundwork beforehand. While my heroic actions during the terror attack certainly played a big part, it was possible because Professor Im Sol had laid the groundwork beforehand. Seeing how busy she is even though this wasn’t a terror attack at the Academy, it’s safe to assume not just Surin Moon, but everyone involved is swamped.

‘Maybe they haven’t realized Nam Dahee disappeared yet.’

If the person usually in charge of Nam Dahee wasn’t an outstanding hunter, they wouldn’t be able to see through Dr. Kang Hyorin’s magic circle. After all, Dr. Kang Hyorin possesses abilities comparable to an S-Class hunter. Of course, the Guild Master might notice if they looked directly. As time passes, the magic circle weakens, and if the caster is far away, its output diminishes. However, they might not have checked yet due to the ongoing investigations. This is because they haven’t intervened even though Nam Daeun slipped away without a word. If nothing seems amiss, Nam Daeun should be attending the Academy as usual. That’s why they aren’t interfering.

‘Not bad.’

More time is always better.

Tok tok.

Just then, a knock echoed through the hospital room. It must be the visitors the nurse mentioned earlier. It’s Lucy and Lumi.

‘Yeah. Come in.’

Deureureuk-

‘Hi hi! I came yesterday but got kicked out, so I came back today!’

‘Hello. Hoyeon-ssi. Are you okay?’

‘Yep, yep. Thanks for coming… Huh?’

Lumi, who had been standing behind Lucy, cautiously revealed herself, and my eyes widened. Her hair, which used to be tied up with her trademark red ribbon, was gone, replaced by a short bob.

‘What the? Lumi cut her hair? She looks so pretty.’

‘Th-thank you.’

‘Right, right? They were going crazy over how pretty you looked at the Academy too.’

‘Lucy… Don’t say that. It’s embarrassing.’

Lucy boasted about Lumi as if it were her own achievement. I felt bad for not taking better care of them lately, but whether Lucy was just kind or just didn’t show it, I was grateful she didn’t say anything negative.

★ Heroine Status Screen

[Lucy]

• [ Affection : 93 ]

• [ Lust : 30 ]

• [ Hunger : 25 ]

• [ Fatigue : 55 ]

Current Status: Thank goodness. Hoyeon seems healthy too!

‘But why did Lumi cut her hair?’

In the original work, both of them had long hair the whole time.

‘Why did you cut your hair?’

‘She said it was for an image change.’

Lucy answered instead of Lumi.

‘Image change…?’

‘Y-yes….’

‘Image change’… that word doesn’t fit Lumi at all. Isn’t that something popular kids do?

★ Heroine Status Screen

[Lumi]

• [ Affection : 96 ] (+0.4)

• [ Lust : 65 ]

• [ Hunger : 35 ]

• [ Fatigue : 40 ]

Current Status: Y-yes, he said I looked pretty. Thank goodness. Thank goodness….

‘Did she really just do it…?’

Well, she looks pretty, so that’s good enough. We chatted happily for the first time in a while.

*

That night, in Lee Hoyeon’s dormitory.

‘Unnie, unnie! Look at this! Chicken! Chicken!’

‘Don’t run away with my chicken!’

Udangtang!

Nam Dahee and Liliana were running around with the chicken, while Nam Daeun and Scarlet, sitting on the sofa, watched them. They looked like parents watching their children at a kids’ cafe.

‘What kind of person is Liliana-ssi?’

Nam Daeun asked Scarlet with innocent eyes.

‘…She’s my colleague.’

‘Is she like Hoyeon, a superior?’

It made sense for Nam Daeun to think that, since Scarlet usually called her Liliana-nim.

‘…Yes. That’s right.’

Scarlet’s face turned slightly red. Lee Hoyeon, Liliana, and Scarlet. Scarlet felt a wave of embarrassment that she hadn’t felt when the three of them were together. Back then, she could forget the embarrassment through sexual pleasure, but ever since Nam Dahee arrived, the time Liliana spent playing with Scarlet had practically disappeared. Naturally regaining her senses, Scarlet felt ashamed by Nam Daeun’s question. Besides, she couldn’t betray them anyway due to the contract, and she found this place more fun than her previous job, so she had no complaints. Only embarrassment remained.

‘Still, it seems like a harmonious workplace.’

Watching Nam Daeun nod blankly, Scarlet smacked her lips. Then, a question suddenly came to mind, and she asked it.

‘But is it okay for you not to attend classes, Nam Daeun-yang?’

‘Classes don’t really hold much meaning for me.’

‘Ah….’

Knowing Nam Daeun’s situation, Scarlet realized she had misspoke. For Nam Daeun, who was threatened with her sister’s danger if she didn’t rank first in practical skills, the Academy must have been utterly exhausting.

‘It’s okay. Please don’t worry about it.’

Sensing Scarlet’s embarrassment, Nam Daeun spoke up first, saying it was fine.

‘I’m sorry, Daeun-yang. So, are you going to quit the Academy?’

Nam Daeun looked at Nam Dahee with wistful eyes and began to speak.

‘For now, I’ll spend time with Dahee. And if I get the chance, I want to visit the Buyer Guild.’

‘The Buyer Guild?’

‘Thanks to Hoyeon, I’ve had time to think slowly. And I realized something. Why did I live so foolishly, just accepting everything? That’s what I thought.’

‘….’

‘I don’t know if I should call this revenge…. But anyway, my goal is to go there… and give them back what I went through.’

The innocent girl had turned completely dark. However, Scarlet remained silent, as she couldn’t possibly know the humiliation Nam Daeun had endured over the years.

‘There’s something I want to ask. Do you know what Hoyeon likes?’

‘Huh? Hoyeon-nim?’

‘I was thinking of giving him a gift or something.’

Nam Daeun wanted to repay Lee Hoyeon. She wanted to express her gratitude to Lee Hoyeon for saving her and Nam Dahee, but she couldn’t offer a grand gesture right away. At the very least, to offer a small token of appreciation, she needed to know Lee Hoyeon’s preferences. Doing nothing felt too much like neglecting her conscience.

‘Um… What Lee Hoyeon-nim likes….’

Honestly, Scarlet didn’t know Lee Hoyeon’s tastes either. In the first place, I wasn’t even sure if he had any hobbies.

‘….’

As Scarlet pondered, a single word flashed through her mind.

‘Picking up girls.’

That was the only thing that came to mind. However, she didn’t want to tell Nam Daeun this right in front of her.

‘What Lee Hoyeon likes? Obviously sex… Mmph!’

Who knows when she’d overheard the conversation, but Scarlet quickly clamped her hand over Liliana’s mouth as she interjected.

‘What color?’

Even after hearing Liliana, Nam Daeun couldn’t think of sex. The word ‘sex’ simply wasn’t in her vocabulary. Scarlet, long accustomed to Liliana’s sudden outbursts, quickly came up with another excuse.

‘Ah, color. Color… He likes flowers with pretty colors.’

‘Flowers with pretty colors….’

Nam Daeun nodded, deciding to buy flowers with pretty colors for her next visit.