episode_0012

Radiya removed her cumbersome equipment and climbed onto the massage bed.

Dressed lightly in black underwear and a thick sports bra, she lay comfortably on the massage bed.

‘Wow… her skin is really thin.’

The expression ‘porcelain skin’ was fitting.

Not long ago, I met Lin with her bright-toned porcelain skin, but Radiya was pure white milk beneath her blonde hair.

A white back with tense muscles and a twitching scapula.

The pleasant scent of lotion wafted from her skin.

I ran my fingers over her back as if touching fine sand.

Where should I start? I hesitated before moving my hands to her tense shoulders.

Squeeze!

“Ouch…!”

“Oh, I’m sorry! I’ll lower the intensity.”

I was slightly surprised.

Usually, dealing with this level of intensity was enough for a hero, but my thumb went deep into Radiya.

It seemed like a mutation was involved, and although her hard skin was much tougher compared to ordinary people like Hanbyeol, it was still delicate by absolute standards.

I couldn’t help but feel a premonition that I would understand the reason for her reputation as ‘Loud Radiya’ just by touching her.

“How is this? Is this intensity okay?”

“Ah… hmm…♡

Yes, this is perfect.”

With the right amount of pressure, a pleasant moan escaped her lips.

As I massaged her, I felt the tension in Radiya’s body melting away.

Since her body wasn’t too stiff, I took my time to care for her delicately.

“Ah… hmm, ah…! That’s good. Really, really♡”

Even though it was a free service, her excellent reactions made me feel more energized than usual.

Every time she made a happy sound from below, I felt more motivated to work.

As we both adjusted to each other, she suddenly spoke up.

“Master.”

“Yes…? Master?”

I was puzzled by the unfamiliar title.

“If you’re the owner of this establishment, wouldn’t you be the master?”

“Well… you’re not wrong if you put it that way.”

‘It seems like she prefers a more casual name.’

Perhaps because she looked somewhat childish, formal titles were unfamiliar to her.

It seemed like Radiya didn’t want to appear rude.

In addition to providing free services, she seemed like the type to respect others as much as possible.

“If it’s not impolite, I’ll address you as Master from now on. Is that okay?”

“Yes, of course!”

“Then, Master, would you mind listening to my story as a complaint? I feel a bit sluggish today… oh!”

“Of course!”

I responded promptly as I pressed on her neck.

Listening to a guest’s complaints was also part of the duty of a healing center owner.

As I continued the shoulder massage, Radiya completely relaxed and poured out her heart.

“Master, I’ve been feeling doubtful about my hero life lately.”

“I see… if it’s okay, may I ask for the reason?”

“It’s simple.

I find fulfillment in saving people, but it’s still due to my abilities. My lack of ability is ultimately holding me back… hmm!”

“Still, aren’t you working hard in your current position?”

“Yes, I’ve been pushing myself all this time, but I’m starting to feel my limits.

Hero life is plagued by continuous deficits, and if you lack power, it’s like being haunted by a water ghost. It’s always a cold industry that demands skill… ah♡”

Sigh♥

Even as I listened to her story, my hands didn’t stop massaging.

I loosened her arms, pressed on her calves, and relieved the tension in her shoulders.

I hoped that by boosting her self-esteem, I could promote healthy blood circulation throughout her body.

“Haah, ha…♡ Lately, I’ve been looking at job listings in convenience stores.

Even if I’m a mutant, I don’t have to walk the path of a hero, so I’ve been exploring new avenues.”

“It seems like you’ve been troubled.

So, have you made a different decision?”

The back of the head spinning around.

Sweating a little, I wiped my cheeks and then wiped the sheet.

“Every time I make up my mind, my childhood dream comes to mind.

It may be childish, but I dreamed of being a hero. If I were a mutant who could engage in hero activities, I could do anything. …Ah♥”

Squeeze- Squeeze♥

It was in the middle of a serious story, but the massage continued without a break.

Turning my body over, the hand that had been resting on my back moved up from the palm of my hand to my thigh.

Pressing the hip joint, stretching with bent knees, providing services up to the advanced stage.

“Haah, haah……♥ So I always challenge myself again. Although I’m still a mutant who hasn’t awakened, I encourage myself to try a little harder.”

“Awkward? Not at all!”

“Is that so. (……Gulp♥)”

Guests have said this before, but as they received a front massage, Radia’s breathing began to quicken.

Completely relaxed, she looked up at the ceiling with a happy face.

However, Radia had a different characteristic from other guests.

‘Is it because of the mood? Somehow, my body is getting stiffer…?’

It was strange.

Certainly, despite sweating a lot and her white body becoming soft like mochi on the outside, when touched, it was stiff.

Especially when pressing the thighs and pelvis on the front side, the stiffness increased.

At first, no matter where I pressed, it went in freely, but gradually it felt like my strength was being pushed back.

‘Today, I did receive massages from three guests… Am I getting tired too?’

When I judged that I was getting a bit tired because massaging does require physical strength,

Ring! Ring!

“Oh, there’s a call.”

As soon as she heard the bell sound, Radia quickly stood up, pushing away my touch and started putting on her clothes like a machine with her overly healthy reddened body.

“Are you going just like that?!”

“Yes, because there’s a call.”

“Still, it would be better to rest a bit… Your face is really red right now, you know?”

If exaggerated, it seemed like she had emptied more than three bottles of soju with her red face.

I hoped she would go to the scene a bit leisurely, but Radia was firm and businesslike.

“It would be troublesome if someone got into trouble because of my laziness.”

Moreover, if you don’t fill your quota, you could even be cut from Grade C, so you have to do your best in any way possible.”

The sense of duty of a hero.

At the same time, a sincere heart coming out of hardship.

Looking at Radia, who was so honest to the point of purity, I wanted to help.

I find myself cheering for her with hopes for success.

“…But I’ve already retired.”

However, if I were to step forward, it would be meaningless.

Even if we went to the scene together to support her, it would only end up embarrassing Radia.

This is all I can do.

“Alright, fighting! Please take care!”

After the massage service, all that remains is fervent support.

Radia, once again wearing her splendid silver armor, smiled gently with a blush on her face.

She politely greeted, lips slightly raised.

“Thank you for your kindness, Master.”

***

Roar!

“…?”

It’s done.

A Grade 6 monster, ‘Lizard Sergeant.’

A monster that fought until morning in a bloody battle before fleeing after losing its tail.

If it hadn’t been well-armed, we would have suffered several times more.

“What on earth…?”

But I won.

I simply swung my sword and it exploded.

I had only intended to delay for support upon arriving at the scene, but they attacked with full force from the other side, resulting in the dismemberment of the ‘Lizard Sergeant.’

Even I was surprised by my own actions.

[Really? Are you saying you took down a Grade 6 solo before support arrived?]

“Yes.”

Support may not be necessary anymore, but please send a team to confirm.”

[…Understood. I will proceed with the registration.]

It seems like even the headquarters were surprised.

After a long silence through the communicator, the voice continued.

[Radia.]

“Yes.”

[Congratulations on your first monster extermination.]

The staff from the command and control room that I was in charge of.

With that one word of congratulations, I felt the reality sink in.

‘What is this? What has changed? My condition, my senses are all the same as usual.’

I wondered if that was it.

I thought that maybe the hero awakening ability that I couldn’t grasp for a long time had finally manifested.

However, if that’s the case, there remains a more puzzling part.

I can’t figure out how it manifested, what the activation conditions are at all.

I pondered over it for a long time until the investigation team arrived, but the answer didn’t come immediately.

“Hmm, it’s delicious.”

Even when celebrating with tonkatsu using the reward money for defeating a Grade 6 monster.

+++

A hero guidebook written in the distant future.

In this book, popular among children for its information on various heroes, the ‘Loud Radia’ is missing due to her awakening ability being a secret.

There were adult reasons behind it.

“Maybe it’s better not to write it down, after all?”

“…Yes.”

The Hero Association had several meetings regarding her ability, but ultimately decided to erase the record.

At the end of the discussion, the secretary, blushing slightly, erased the following sentence from existence.

[Radia’s Awakening Ability – Strengthens as sexual arousal increases.]

Radia’s hero awakening ability that caused controversy.

It is said to have been kept secret for a lifetime, known only to those involved.