episode_0013

Something soft entered as Yeonghee’s lips touched mine.

My eyes shot open in an instant.

This isn’t a tongue.

A human tongue wouldn’t be this long.

“Ugh! Swallowed it.

Without any choice, that something entered my body.

I quickly pulled Yeonghee away.

Upon inspection, the now-closed-eyed Yeonghee seemed to have lost consciousness.

‘…Fell asleep? No, was she already asleep?’

The situation didn’t make sense, but it wasn’t normal.

Well, something strange was mentioned.

‘I never thought a woman would come into my life, damn!’

I haven’t spoken to a woman since high school!

Still, it’s better than my past life!

Apart from my mom, there was no one I went to the movies with in my past life!

Oh, saying that made me a little sad.

‘Hmm, there’s nowhere to lay her down.’

I reluctantly placed her on the nearby table.

I took off my coat and covered her with it.

I can’t end the long-awaited first date with her catching a cold.

Fortunately, Yeonghee’s body is robust and doesn’t catch cold easily, so it’s fine.

‘So what is this?’

Yeonghee frowned, feeling something inside her body.

It’s been uncomfortable wriggling since earlier.

-Hahaha! It’s too late to feel bad now!

Suddenly, a voice echoed in my head.

I thought I had experienced all sorts of things coming to this new world.

There’s always someone above you.

I can’t grasp what this is at all.

‘Others were monsters or something huge.’

-Hahaha! You seem regretful! But it’s already too late!

“What are you?”

-I have no name. I’m just one who takes others as hosts. People call me ‘brain control’!

“…Then you do have a name.”

-Be quiet! Would I acknowledge a name given by mere humans!

“Naming is a unique human activity.”

-Don’t try to teach me about human subjects!

Hmm, seems like we can’t communicate.

Conversations with unresponsive parties are sad.

But a host…

It couldn’t be talking about cheap vegetables sold at the mart.

Is it invading others and taking over their bodies?

There are all kinds of monsters in this world.

Today, my knowledge of this world has increased again.

“Oh! So you know how to speak after all.”

-Yes, a puppeteer, capable of controlling any opponent, whether monster or demon, your human nemesis and superior ruler!

“So, a puppeteer, right?”

-No!

But it is a puppeteer.

From its actions, it seems like a slightly clever and ordinary puppeteer who knows how to speak.

“So why did a puppeteer like you take over me?”

-Haha! I didn’t take over you! I’m just occupying your mental world. Where I am now is not your body but your soul.

Oh, the soul.

Now even the concept of the soul has left me.

‘A bit disappointing.’

I imagined those space monsters like Venom from the movies.

Just taking over a soul?

What meaning does that hold?

-Haha! It holds no meaning for you. But it’s a great benefit for me.

“A benefit?”

-Did you think this girl flirted and kissed you because she liked you?

Yeonghee felt embarrassed internally.

Even if just for a moment, she did consider such thoughts.

“Oh, no? That didn’t happen?”

-Hahaha! This girl has zero interest in you! It’s all my doing, controlling her every move.

Damn it. I knew it, so there was no need to say it.

I really didn’t have any delusions.

“Sigh, then everything Yeonghee did to me earlier was all your doing?”

-So that’s it! Hugging you, acting all lovey-dovey, and even kissing you—everything was just a tactic to let your guard down!

“Wow, you’re amazing. But didn’t you feel guilty about it?”

No response.

Seems like a critical moment.

-…Hah! All of that was just means to an end! Now that the plan has succeeded, the past doesn’t matter anymore!

“Oh, what was the purpose then?”

-Hahaha! How can you not know by this point? Or are you pretending not to know on purpose?

He chuckled arrogantly.

-Your powerful physique! And vast influence and wealth! It’s all to make them mine.

Oh, so you mean taking over my body to control me like Yeonghee?

Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that.

“I have a heart broader than the ocean.”

-What are you talking about all of a sudden?

“I have no say in others’ preferences, but it’s a bit… much for a tall guy like me to hug and kiss first…”

“You fool! Why would I do such a thing when I have the power of Heukcheon in my hands! I don’t need another body now!”

“So, taking over my body was because of Heukcheon?”

-Yes! It didn’t work out, but it’s all because you’re the heir of Heukcheon! Blame your bloodline if you must!

“That’s not me, though.”

Slime fell silent at Eugene’s response.

Hmm, what’s this? Did I mistake a human for someone else?

That’s unlikely. Two people with such bodies?

-But aren’t you the heir of Heukcheon?

“It’s just that our house is related to Heukcheon in some way.”

-That’s exactly it!

“No, it’s a bit different. Honestly, I don’t know much about our house. I don’t even know what they do.”

I know that Heukcheon is a prestigious family. Not that I’m the right vessel for it.

Just looking at the people under me, their faces are equally terrifying.

Commanding such people? No, that’s too heavy a burden for a weakling like me.

Just inherit enough to buy a building, become a landlord, and live off that for life.

-Anyway, you are the bloodline of Heukcheon! With this body, it’s almost the same as taking over Heukcheon!

“When our parents talk about passing down the household to me, I have no intention of accepting it.”

At this, the guy burst into laughter.

-Hahaha! You fool! Why would I think I took over your body! From now on, I’ll make you the ruler of Heukcheon!

“Oh, really?”

-Yes! You never had a choice from the start! From the moment I entered your soul, you lost yourself… Huh?

‘Huh?’

They say when that comes out during work, things are screwed.

-Why haven’t you lost yourself?

“How would I know that?”

If you don’t know, who does?

“Everyone thinks they know themselves best!”

Eugene said confidently.

“What the hell is happening? The waves of the soul and the body are too different! I’ve never encountered such a creature as a human, let alone a living being like you! Are you even human?”

“Why are you suddenly being so rude? It’s upsetting.”

The slime started shouting in confusion.

Whether he spoke or not, Eugene saved the fallen Yeonghee.

Checking her head, she seems fine apart from being unconscious.

“Oh, I didn’t finish watching the movie.”

Can’t keep dragging someone in this state around.

It’s regrettable, but today’s meeting ends here.

Ugh, I had many plans still standing.

-This is insane! This is crazy! I need to get out of here! This is messed up!

In the midst of his rant, the culprit who ruined everything was yelling.

Looks like things aren’t going well. Of course, Eugene had no reason to care!

“Hey, because of you, my plan failed, so take responsibility!”

-Is that important right now? You can’t escape from your soul! You have to live inside you forever like this!

“Lucky me. It’s not easy to find a place of my own in this kind of world. I’ll only charge 100,000 won for rent conscientiously.”

-Is that what you call it now! Cough…! Crazy! What kind of mental defense is this!

Hmm, something keeps shouting inside me.

This seems to be an experience that cannot be easily done. It’s a bit noisy though.

-Gasp! Gasp! This won’t do! I need your help.

“You tried to take over my body and now you want help? Do you have a conscience?”

-You wouldn’t want to live with someone like me for the rest of your life either!

“I’m fine. It’s so comfortable talking without seeing your face. Want to be my soulmate?”

-No! I have a duty to fulfill!

Well, if you don’t like it, that’s one thing, but getting angry is another.

Yujin brought the blanket and pillow that were lying in the cinema and handed them to Yeonghee.

“Yeah, yeah. So what do you want?”

-Release your magic power. Then I will ride on that.

“What is that? How do you do that?”

-It means emit your magic power! You should know how to do that much!

“Oh, I don’t have any magic power.”

I dumped all my stats into strength.

Might as well put all my magic stats into strength too, so my magic power is 0, hehe.

The slime said nothing.

Even though its face couldn’t be seen, an expression of ‘what a moron’ was drawn.

-Heir of the Black Heaven without magic power? Does that make sense! But really, there isn’t any, damn! That actually makes sense!

Haha, quite an expressive friend.

It’s kind of funny to hear it talk.

-Arggh, this can’t be happening! Fine, Soul Power! If you have soul power, even you can use it!

“What’s that again?”

-It’s soul energy that can replace the magic power I developed independently. It boasts much higher efficiency than magic power.

Why would someone who learned such a great thing be trying to take over a girl’s body?

Isn’t this guy a fool?

-Enough noise! Train in soul power! Then you can leave!

“Sorry, I don’t even know what soul power is.”

-It’s not that difficult. What is the source of magic?

“Magic?”

-Then where does that magic come from?

“I don’t know.”

-Usually, you endure a little more!!

The slime diligently began a special lecture on soul and magic power.

But no matter how good the theory was, practice was a different story.

Yujin, who had never used magic in his life, despite having operated magic power, couldn’t use any magic at all.

-This is ridiculous! The infamous son of the Black Heaven is such a blockhead!

“No, why are you cursing and all?”

-Ugh! But if even this doesn’t work, there’s no way!

No, why cry again?

When you think about it, it’s his fault.

“Ugh, then wait a bit. When I level up again soon, I’ll raise my magic power. Or you can keep learning soul power.”

-Really?

“Yeah, so you better listen to me.”

“Oh, okay! If you want me to cover a woman and serve her, I’ll do that.”

No, don’t say that.

Honestly, it’s a bit annoying but not that difficult.

Since I’ve been fighting monsters a lot by going to school anyway.

Having convinced the slime to some extent, Yujin took out his phone.

Given the current situation, it seems like I might need help from an adult.

“Secretary Park, could you help me a bit? Actually, I need your help.”