Episode 612. The Culprit Was Lee Hoyeon.

In the world, there’s no one who does everything well, and no one who does everything poorly.

It’s not special if someone else can’t do what you can, or if you don’t have a talent that someone else possesses.

“Scarlet. “

Scarlet is no different.

Her specialties are infiltration, assassination, and concealing her presence.

It’s a talent clearly specialized for an assassin.

Lee Hoyeon had felt that talent several times himself.

Although his concentration weakens when he’s with women, it was mostly Scarlet who managed to surprise him.

Lee Hoyeon knows her talent.

It was incredibly sad to see her dejected just because she couldn’t learn Hell’s magic.

‘One might not be able to learn Hell’s magic.’

Just like how Lee Hoyeon gave up learning the sword to focus on magic, some things just don’t work out.

But if she has the will, he can help her with the magic power.

“Scarlet. Can you see this?”

“… Yes. I can see it.”

Lee Hoyeon materialized Hell’s magic into a sphere on his palm.

It was magic darker and denser than what Rebecca used.

He remembered thanks to having just met Baek Ahyoung.

Hell’s magic addicts.

People whose mana circuits were broken from forcibly trying to accept Hell’s magic.

It’s a social problem that has recently increased tremendously.

Actually, forcing Hell’s magic into one’s body is an extremely dangerous act.

Since they forcibly accepted the magic power without having the talent, their mana circuits broke.

But Lee Hoyeon is different.

It’s a bit awkward to say it myself, but anyway, there’s no one who handles Hell’s magic better than I do.

Sreuk-

He suppressed the Hell’s magic that had floated on his palm.

‘If I do it, it seems like I can.’

The reason for addiction to Hell’s magic is because they tried to forcibly accept Hell’s magic into a talentless body.

But what if a perfect mage like Lee Hoyeon helps?

Even if Scarlet doesn’t have talent for Hell’s magic, with Lee Hoyeon’s magic control, it can be forcibly engraved into her body.

“Scarlet. I’ll help you train Hell’s magic power.”

“That’s a kind offer, but if it’s sparring, I need a little rest.”

“It’s okay. It’s not sparring. Come out for now and sit down for a bit.”

Lee Hoyeon, holding Scarlet’s hand, led her to the corner of the training ground.

He was looking for a suitable spot, and just then, a folding bed caught his eye.

Chwaak-

He unfolded the folding bed and looked at Scarlet.

“Lie down.”

“Didn’t you tell me to sit?”

“Don’t nitpick about weird things and lie down.”

Scarlet grumbled but obediently lay down.

It just so happened that she was also tired from the long training and wanted to rest.

Although the gaze looking down at her was slightly unsettling, she decided to just watch what he was trying to do.

“Have you heard of Hell’s magic addicts?”

“Yes. I’ve heard. As expected, Hoyeon-nim also has sources for information.”

“Of course. I wander around all day.”

“Then do you also know that there are many negative opinions about the act of destroying the black pillars?”

“Yeah. That’s why I need your help, Scarlet. I intend to destroy it quickly before I get cursed at even more.”

“Someone like me…, hoo.”

Scarlet let out a bitter sigh at Lee Hoyeon’s words, which showed respect for her.

She knew it too.

The talents and skills of the women around Lee Hoyeon are strangely outstanding.

Just look at Rebecca.

She had already melted Hell’s magic into the rune barrier.

Perhaps even without her, she would probably be easily destroying black pillars.

Lee Hoyeon would probably know that much too.

Yet, he tells her to cheer up and asks for her help.

If he says that much, she should cooperate as much as possible.

“So, what do you plan to do?”

“I’m going to put Hell’s magic into your body.”

“… Are you planning to make me a Hell’s magic addict?”

Scarlet lifted her head and gave Lee Hoyeon a suspicious look.

Cooperating with Lee Hoyeon was fine, but she didn’t want to become an experimental subject for a genius mage.

“Don’t look at me like that, Scarlet. I wasn’t there next to those people. If I’m watching, will anything happen to your body?”

Scarlet looked at Lee Hoyeon, who was warming up his body by moving his magic, as if she found it absurd.

The controversy surrounding the recent rapid increase in Hell’s magic addicts continues endlessly.

A terrifying symptom where mana circuits are completely broken just from prolonged exposure to Hell’s magic.

If not treated promptly, one might become permanently disabled.

Scarlet, too, to prepare for that, didn’t directly ram into the black pillars but had indirect contact through sparring with Rebecca.

However, as if ignoring these worries, Lee Hoyeon said with a confident face.

“I have my reasons too. If it feels too strange after trying it once, I’ll stop.”

“If you say so, then I understand.”

Scarlet lay on her stomach and closed her eyes.

It doesn’t seem like he’s trying to use her as an experimental subject, so it should be fine.

Surely he wouldn’t do anything harmful to her.

“Now you can enjoy my body as you please.”

“You’re turning someone into a pervert like Liliana too.”

“I’m joking. I can endure a certain amount of pain, so please proceed as you see fit.”

Although she is currently a freelancer, Scarlet was the ace of the Iris Guild, the world’s best information guild.

Even as a woman, she possesses a body and mind capable of enduring considerable pain.

“Hoo.”

Lee Hoyeon focused and drew up his magic power.

Since he received permission, if he’s going to do it, he should do it properly.

‘Eye opening, heart.’

Lee Hoyeon’s eyes shone gold.

He analyzed the magic flowing through Scarlet’s body and accurately identified the location of her mana circuits.

‘From the back to the chest, then spread it throughout the whole body.’

He drew out Hell’s magic from within his body.

While Hell’s magic settled into Scarlet’s body, he had to maintain it at a level that wouldn’t strain her body.

Precise control that is hard to express in words.

But in Lee Hoyeon’s mind, the calculation was already complete.

“I’m putting it in. Scarlet.”

“Just focus quietly on the task… Hhng, Ah, At.”

Lee Hoyeon, who had positioned himself over Scarlet’s body, placed his hand on her back.

And slowly infused Hell’s magic.

“Eut…”

Ttakkeum-

At first, it was a pain like being pricked by needles on the back.

At the same time, the headache and dizziness she felt from the black pillars also appeared.

Scarlet slightly furrowed her brows, but this level wasn’t even considered pain by her standards.

She could ignore it sufficiently.

“Haa. Heup…”

However, when Hell’s magic flowed from her back to her chest, and from her chest to her upper body.

A searing pain spread throughout her entire body.

Scarlet tried to endure the pain by focusing on her breathing, but the pain intensified.

“Keuhp, kkeut…!”

Finally, Scarlet let out a pained groan.

It felt like thousands of needles, burning hot, were piercing her body simultaneously.

“Scarlet, are you okay?”

Fortunately, Lee Hoyeon was watching Scarlet closely.

As soon as Lee Hoyeon assessed Scarlet’s condition, he retracted the Hell’s magic.

Lee Hoyeon, stepping off Scarlet’s body, looked at her with worried eyes.

“I’m sorry. Did it hurt a lot?”

“Haa, haa…”

Scarlet swallowed, looking at her trembling fingers.

Cold sweat was flowing all over her body.

“Sorry. Did it hurt a lot?”

“… It’s okay now. The pain wasn’t persistent.”

The pain that had tormented Scarlet vanished as if it never existed the moment the Hell’s magic was withdrawn.

The only proof of the pain she experienced was the cold sweat soaking her body.

“Hmph. That’s strange. It shouldn’t have hurt this much.”

Lee Hoyeon examined Scarlet’s body once more with his ‘Eye opening’.

He had expected some level of pain, but he hadn’t thought Scarlet wouldn’t be able to endure it.

Lee Hoyeon frowned while examining her mana circuits.

‘There’s no rejection reaction to Hell’s magic.’

Of course, pain itself is a type of rejection reaction, but it’s natural to have a slight rejection reaction when something new tries to enter the body.

The important thing is that her mana circuits were not damaged at all.

In other words, Scarlet had the talent to accept Hell’s magic.

“I apologize, Hoyeon-nim. You went to such lengths to care for me, yet I am lacking.”

“No. Hmm, my calculation must have been off.”

Even as he said this, Lee Hoyeon harbored doubts.

Because his calculations could not possibly be wrong.

“It’s my fault for being lacking. Both Rebecca-ssi and Daeun-yang quickly grasped the magic power, but I was always late.”

“… That doesn’t seem right.”

Lee Hoyeon tilted his head.

What on earth is the problem?

He checked Scarlet’s internal body, but there was no reason why she couldn’t accept Hell’s magic.

She had enough talent.

‘It’s not a bad compatibility with Hell’s magic. Is it a psychological issue?’

Lee Hoyeon looked at Scarlet and checked the status window.

★ Heroine Status Window

[Scarlet]

• [Affection: 100] (+ 2.9)

• [Lust: 55]

• [Appetite: 30]

• [Fatigue: 60]

Current Status: Daeun-yang and Rebecca-ssi handle Hell’s magic without such pain. But I….

[Upon reaching 100 Affection, she will serve Lee Hoyeon.]

‘Rebecca and Nam Daeun handled Hell’s magic without pain… Hmm?’

Something bothered him.

There had definitely been an incident related to Hell’s magic.

Lee Hoyeon slowly retraced his memories.

‘Liliana’s magic had gone berserk.’

When the gate to Hell opened.

What greeted Lee Hoyeon upon returning to Korea were Nam Daeun and Rebecca, lying collapsed.

As the gate to Hell opened, Liliana’s seal cracked slightly, and they were poisoned by the Hell’s magic that escaped from it.

He remembered extracting the Hell’s magic that had filled their bodies.

Only then did Lee Hoyeon let out a hollow laugh.

Both Scarlet and he had forgotten about that incident.

“Right. That’s why you learned Hell’s magic quickly afterwards.”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“Scarlet. Don’t you remember? When we returned to Korea.”

Hearing Lee Hoyeon’s words, Scarlet finally nodded.

She, who had come home late, didn’t properly remember the incident.

“… So in the end, I have to endure the pain.”

Scarlet nodded with a determined expression.

“No. I just had a great idea.”

Lee Hoyeon smirked and placed his hand on Scarlet’s lower abdomen.

And flowed pleasant pleasure around her dejected uterus.

“Hh, Hhng?! Kyaak! Y-You, what are you doing!”

Pleasure felt amidst a serious conversation.

Scarlet looked at Lee Hoyeon with eyes that seemed to say, ‘Is there such a crazy person?’

“How was that just now?”

“Huh?”

“Did it hurt a lot?”

“What do you mean…”

Only then did Scarlet feel the ominous magic within her body.

Although very slight, she felt a sensation within her body that she had never experienced before.

“Tonight, we’re having special training together, Scarlet.”