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9.

Lee Seong-han woke up in his hospital bed, sweating profusely.

It’s been about a month since I stayed at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

I’m just getting used to living here now.

When will I be able to return to the front lines?

My body was aching because I wanted to be discharged.

“Yes, patient. Are you feeling well?”

“None.”

“Then that’s good.”

Baek Min-ho, standing next to the bed, checked the chart.

This is the first time I’ve seen a double awakening.

He even created a new form.

“I, patient.”

“Yes?”

Baek Min-ho opens his eyes sharply.

“What characteristics does it have?”

“Do I really have to say that?”

“You don’t have to say anything. If it’s too much of a burden.”

Check the chart.

Trait modification ball.

The characteristics that can be inferred through it are as follows:

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[Play (S)]

– Recover 0.5% of health every 5 seconds. Regeneration rate increases based on lost health. When a physical limb is damaged, it consumes internal mana to recover.

[Mental Barrier (S)]

– Neutralizes negative spirits, debuffs, and skills related to the mind and inflicts reflected damage.

[?(EX-grade)]

–

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‘He’s crazy.’

Baek Min-ho swallowed his saliva.

I’m not sure, but it’s a big deal.

Moreover, how precious is the [Regeneration] characteristic!

What about [Mental Barrier]?

This guy set an unprecedented record of double awakening.

Even a diamond spoon that only has the best features.

‘Can’t miss it.’

Even if the opponent is Kang Mi-young, I can’t give up this golden pig.

Beep. Beep beep. Beep.

Drrr─

The hospital room door opened.

“Mr. Seonghan, are you inside?”

Kang Jin-young holding a cup of hot chocolate in both hands.

I pushed the door open with my long legs.

The military doctor at the door blocked Kang Jin-young.

“Huh, huh huh? You shouldn’t come in here without permission!”

Kang Jin-young lifted the corners of her lips refreshingly.

I took out my employee ID card from my suit pocket.

NIS.

That is, the National Intelligence Service.

In particular, there is even an Awakened Badge.

“Ah, the National Intelligence Service came to say hello. There is a ‘problem’ related to Mr. Seonghan.”

Baek Min-ho’s face turned pale and hard.

‘When did the information leak out?’

Is it wrong to operate in one shift 24 hours a day?

As expected, playing with fireworks won’t do.

We’ll have to burn down the thatched roof to get in.

[Baek Min-ho uses the skill, ‘Mental Correction’.]

When I used the skill, peace of mind came to me.

Supporters don’t directly help in battle.

The role is to assist combatants with various technologies.

Since Baek Min-ho was once famous as a supporter, this level of skill was basic.

He approached Kang Jin-young and gave a light bow.

“Hello, I am resident Baek Min-ho.”

“This is Kang Jin-young.”

Kang Jin-young bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle.

He skillfully manipulated Baek Min-ho.

“Excuse me, are you by any chance Kang Mi-young’s younger sister?”

“No one noticed. You’re sharp.”

“······.”

“Why do you have such a cold face?”

“Your personality is completely different from my sister’s.”

“Unlike my sister, I am a very compassionate and peace-loving person, so you can rest assured.”

Lee Seong-han, lying on the bed, looked at Kang Jin-young with a wide eye and thought, ‘She’s not that calm of a woman.’

It was the same just a few days ago.

He suddenly came to me while I was lying in bed.

“National Intelligence Service is here.”

“Not interested.”

“Starting salary of 100 million won upon joining the National Intelligence Service! 100% provided. Priority provision of single-family homes and national pension!”

“If more come, report it.”

“Oh, and my wife too.”

“?”

It was only yesterday that I was grumbling because I couldn’t catch it myself.

‘By the way, what on earth does that mean?’

[Iron-Blooded Empress, Kang Mi-young – Lv. 27 (I am deeply interested in you.)]

[National Intelligence Service Part Leader, Kang Jin-young – Lv. 29 (It is better not to approach any further.)]

Lee Seong-han swallowed dry saliva while looking at the favorability window.

[The quest has arrived.]

[Affinity Quest]

[You have attracted the sudden attention of ‘Kang Jin-young’. This may have a negative impact on your future actions. Find a way to reduce your favorability rating.]

[Reward: ‘Kang Jin-young’s ???]

[If failed: ‘Kang Jin-young’s’ favorability level increases by 5]

First of all, there was no choice.

[A strange entity emerges from the tower.]

What is that?

* * *

“What is it!”

“It’s Kang Mi-young!!”

“Say, sign for me! Sign for me!”

Lee Seong-han and Kang Jin-young packed their bags and came out to the waiting room.

Little kids, about 8 or 9 years old, were grabbing Kang Mi-young’s suit pants and pulling them apart.

“Okay, wait. Step aside. I have someone to meet─”

The moment when Kang Mi-young pretends to be flustered.

A few more people poured into the hospital waiting room.

Because of Kang Mi-young’s popularity.

As a famous influencer who receives attention from all over the world, there were few people who didn’t know him.

“The major is very busy.”

“Because that’s work too.”

Kang Jin-young clicked his tongue in a stiff tone as if it was nothing.

Kang Mi-young approached quickly.

“Ah, hahaha. Spending time with civilians is also part of public duties. Can you wait a little longer?”

“Awakening disease, Lee Seong-han, is possible!”

I tapped Lee Seong-han on the shoulder.

“Thank you. That time too. I always end up in debt.”

“? What are you talking about?”

“···Please help me to recover even if it’s harmful.”

This is the reward. Kang Mi-young handed me something.

“What is this?”

To be exact, it was a long sword.

[Star Sword (A)]

– A sacred sword made from the scales of a dragon. It cannot be broken by any attack.

“Isn’t that the Major’s equipment?!”

“I’ve received too much from you.”

“Yes?”

“I personally gained something from it too. This kind of investment is okay.”

Kang Mi-young smiled brightly and left the seat.

This time, Kang Jin-young was by his side.

“Did you eat well? If it were me, I think the noodles would have gone up my nose.”

“Oh, I had a nice meal.”

Kang Jin-young sat down while tying his suit tie.

Knock knock.

He knocked on the seat opposite me as if telling me to sit next to him.

“Sit down quickly. I have a lot to talk about without telling my sister. There are things to talk about regarding the contract.”

Ring! Ring!

[Your favorability level has increased.]

[Kang Jin-young’s favorability level has reached Lv. 30.]

[Compensation will be settled according to the open procedure.]

[The target is currently in a ‘charmed’ state.]

[Cancel the compensation procedure and enter the response procedure.]

“Oh, you’re so damn attractive. You’re as tall as a pole, but you’re full of things that attract women.”

A sexy voice that suddenly hits the skull.

“ in?”

When Lee Seong-han asked again in embarrassment,

Kang Jin-young, who was sitting like Rodin’s “The Thinker,” trembled all over.

[The target is currently in a ‘charmed’ state.]

“Oh, oh, oh… Did you really say that?! Calm down, there’s no way. She must have just seen my face and was curious. Naturally, naturally.”

Soon, the expression returned to its original state.

He shook his head repeatedly.

“What’s going on?”

“What did you just say?”

Kang Jin-young tilted his head.

“I didn’t say anything.”

A single bead of sweat ran down my jawline.

“I didn’t say anything. Seonghan, I haven’t been able to sleep lately, so I guess you’re a bit nervous. Should I go?”

“I think I misheard.”

“Right?”

A thin semicircle appeared at the corner of Kang Jin-young’s mouth.

A few minutes of brief silence like that.

‘What the hell is going on?’

My head hurts. Fascination? Where did the fascination come from?!

Awkward atmosphere.

Lee Seong-han caressed the longsword that Kang Mi-young had given him.

The silence was broken by a cheerful voice in my head.

“You’re tempting me, right? Are you?!”

what?

“You’re so bold to seduce the female warrior of the world’s best Kang family.”

The sound of sticky saliva being swallowed.

Kang Jin-young’s neck shook softly. Lee Seong-han calmly began to assess the situation.

“Let’s calm down. Timing is everything, right? If we just grab it and turn it into a lifetime position······.”

I tried covering it all with my arms and legs.

A key difference of one head.

I saw all the things.

Lee Seong-han was determined.

‘That’s Kang Jin-young’s voice.’

So where do these thoughts come from?

No, who on earth is the subject of this fascination?

Newly emerged favorability?

‘No, you already mentioned that.’

Then other awakened ones?

‘You can’t beat an S-class trait.’

Monster?

‘Yes, that’s it.’

The culprit has been roughly identified.

The question remains.

If that’s on the system, there will be some kind of numerical window. Lee Seonghan pressed the air.

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[Kang Jin-young: (stalker/isolated)]

《1st grade》

└ [Lv. 1 – Kang Jin-young’s traits blossom.]

└ [Lv. 5 – Kang Jin-young wants to gather information about you.]

└ [Lv. 10 – Kang Jin-young hates having you stolen by someone else.]

《2nd grade》

└ [Lv. 15 – Receive Kang Jin-young’s ‘Mental Barrier’.]

└ [Lv. 20 – Kang Jin-young’s favorability increase rate increases by 2x.](New)

《3rd grade》

└ [Lv. 25 – Kang Jin-young tries to be alone with you. Something bad will definitely happen.](New)

└ [Lv. 30 – You can read Kang Jin-young’s thoughts.](New)

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‘What is this?’

Lee Seong-han suppressed the urge to tear out his hair.

I said I liked it though.

I didn’t expect it to be like that.

Honestly, I didn’t know it could be quantified!

And what the heck is that voice?!

He was teasing me with a voice that sounded like it came out of a male-oriented erotic game.

Are all the women in this world like this?

no.

That’s definitely abnormal.

100%!

I was just getting up for a moment.

“Wow!”

Suddenly, a weight was put on my body and I fell over.

“Ouch!”

“Can we talk alone for a moment?”

“You look so damn cute.”

A strange pink tint appeared in Kang Jin-young’s eyes.

You can tell at a glance that this isn’t normal.

[『Emergency Quest』]

[Run away.]

[Time limit: 180 minutes]

[Reward: Survival]

[In case of failure: National Intelligence Service (lifetime), non-consensual forced sexual intercourse]

“I understand you agree.”

ah.

[The subject’s mind is controlled.]