episode_0133

Ingrid Redtail.

A working mom who guards the labyrinth day and night.

After giving birth to Karin, she had to lead the Beastmen Union alone after her husband passed away.

For a long time, she did her best to protect the Beastmen Union from external threats and internal conflicts.

Therefore.

She had always thought that a strong Beastmen Union and her precious daughter, whom she wouldn’t trade for the world, were her pride. There was no charm as a woman in there.

But she was wrong.

After meeting Scar, she became proud of other things.

A little more personal.

To put it directly.

Her figure.

Her uselessly large breasts and buttocks became a source of pride as a ‘female’.

Her heart fluttered whenever Scar glanced at her breasts.

When she smelled this man’s sweat, her head spun, and her face flushed.

It was because of the massage that was too vulgar to even mention.

She is aware that the place that once held Karin has been crushed and distorted by this man’s hands, crossing an irreversible river.

She also knows that Scar wants her humiliating obedience.

Even that her daughter has a crush on Scar.

Still.

No matter what Scar’s plan was, she was confident that she would never fall.

Why?

Because she is the head of the Beastmen Union, who has gone through thick and thin.

But.

Gritting.

Ingrid gritted her teeth slightly.

‘I didn’t expect this at all.’

She never dreamed that he would become such a sharp-looking pretty boy.

If her daughter hadn’t mentioned it, she wouldn’t have recognized him at all.

Slim cheeks, prominent features, innocent-looking eyes, and a black dot under his eyes.

Even his damp, moist hair after just finishing a shower.

Isn’t he like a young incubus?

‘Scary.’

For the first time, she felt fear towards a ‘man’.

She couldn’t predict how far this man would break down and twist her ramparts.

Ingrid wiped the blood from her nose with a trembling hand.

“O… It’s been a while.”

“Yes. Ingrid-nim, but are you okay? You’re bleeding from your nose.”

A pretty boy with a worried expression.

“I’m, I’m fine. I’m just tired from working for a long time.”

Ingrid’s heart began to beat wildly as she stammered.

This shouldn’t be happening.

If I were to be involved with someone, it would be right to be with someone around Karin’s age.

I, who have been through hell, am fluttered by a mere boy?

It’s impossible…

“Mom…?”

When she turned her head, Karin was staring at her.

Looking at her narrowed eyes, she seemed to suspect something.

I mustn’t get caught.

I’m done for as a mother.

Ingrid calmly opened her mouth.

“Scar, did you take a bath with Rin?”

Jung Yushin nodded.

“Yes. I even lathered her up with soap and washed her thoroughly.”

“Hoo… Is, is that so?”

Ingrid’s body twisted slightly, and her voice trembled.

Every corner of her body.

Squeaky clean.

Words that seem to melt her brain just by hearing them.

The sight of soap being lathered on the boy’s body and his body being massaged by his delicate hands began to form in her head.

In the nude.

One side of Ingrid’s leopard-print panties began to get wet.

‘Calm… Calm down. I mustn’t fall for this little devil’s temptation!!!’

Ingrid crossed her legs and fanned her face with her palms.

Her whole body was hot as if she had a fever.

“Mom…?”

Karin’s eyes began to narrow more and more.

Ingrid pulled herself together and cleared her throat.

“Ahem! Let’s get down to business.”

“Regarding Rin’s massage, I’m sorry. I had to leave the city for a while, so I couldn’t take good care of her.”

“It’s, it’s okay. I know you’re taking good care of Rin.”

“Is that so? But how?”

Scar tilted his head.

Ingrid’s heart pounded.

“Th, there’s a way to know everything! That’s not the important thing.”

“Yes?”

“Scar, you know about the Labyrinth City Committee, right?”

“Yes. I know roughly. I’m in charge of protecting the Labyrinth City, right?”

Why are you suddenly bringing this up?

“That’s right. And my turn is coming to an end. There’s someone coming next.”

Jung Yushin pondered.

He knows that the committee guards the labyrinth in shifts.

Spring is the spirit teacher, Luke Weizman.

Summer is the representative of the Beastmen Union, Ingrid Redtail.

Who’s next?

“Who is it?”

“The Demon Lord Lilith.”

“…”

The ruler of the Eastern District. I’ve only heard the name, but I’ve never seen her face.

“I see.”

“Lilith won’t come in person. That girl always stays in the underground of the Eastern District. She’ll send a proxy.”

“Yes.”

“One of Lilith’s subordinates seems to be interested in you. Keep that in mind.”

“Yes? What did I do?!”

“I heard you were active at the last festival?”

“No… That’s true.”

“She won’t harm you, so don’t worry. Besides, there’s no guarantee that she’ll meet you. She’s so fickle.”

Jung Yushin nodded.

“Okay, I understand.”

“That’s all for the story. Can you leave for a while so I can talk to Karin?”

“Okay.”

“Leave Rin there.”

“Yes.”

Jung Yushin carefully placed Rin on the table and got up from his seat.

Ingrid watched Scar’s back as he quietly left and turned her head.

Her daughter’s eyes had turned sharp.

“Mom…? Don’t tell me…”

Karin was looking at her with unbelievable eyes.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“You’re not having feelings for your daughter’s boyfriend, are you?”

Her daughter’s blunt question.

She was usually an obedient daughter.

Has she become rebellious after spending time in Labyrinth City?

Ingrid’s crossed legs suddenly tightened.

The moist leopard-print underwear dug deep into Ingrid’s secret place.

“Karin, what are you talking about? And boyfriend? What nonsense are you talking about without my permission? Even if you’re working as an explorer, you have your original status.”

“Do I have to get permission for that? That’s weird!”

“Karin, isn’t it possible that you’re charmed by that guy? I’m worried that you’ve started dating too hastily. Did Scar agree to you calling him your boyfriend?”

“That’s… not yet.”

Karin hesitated and couldn’t answer.

“Have you forgotten what you said before coming to Labyrinth City? You said you would follow me, build achievements as an explorer, prove that you can stand on your own, and then take over my position? But suddenly, boyfriend? Is that all your determination is?”

“…”

Karin bit her lip at Ingrid’s words.

Her mother’s words are true.

The purpose of her coming to the labyrinth.

To work as an explorer like the heirs of high-ranking families in the Eastern District and prove that she can stand on her own.

It was the ‘minimum’ competence that a ruler should have.

“Think carefully. This is advice from the head of the Redtail family.”

Ingrid got up from her seat, held Rin tightly in her arms, and left the inn.

Creak.

Thump.

The inn door closes.

Karin crossed her arms and sighed deeply.

“Hoo. I really need to prepare properly.”

To achieve her original goal.

And to not be a burden to Scar.

* * *

Jung Yushin sat cross-legged on the bunk bed.

“Hmm.”

There are three things on the bed.

An Elven single-edged sword with ‘Gale’ magic engraved on it.

A potion called the Wizard’s Tears.

A top-grade magic stone.

Even now, I don’t know why that old man gave me such expensive items.

Is it because I lived a righteous life unlike other Barbarois?

Maybe that’s it.

I heard he’s been in Labyrinth City for a long time, so these items might be pocket change for that old man.

‘I’ve been wrongly accused dozens of times for no reason, so I can receive undeserved kindness too. You’ll go crazy if you think too deeply, Yushin.’

He repeated to himself and picked up the Elven single-edged sword.

A scabbard with antique gold patterns engraved on it.

Swish.

When he grabbed the handle and pulled out the sword, a cool blade revealed itself.

Compared to general types of swords, it had a sleek shape, extended straight upwards without bending, and was closer to a straight sword.

‘If I use this, I can move quickly?’

The Barbaroi old man said it was fast.

A person who looked strong at first glance said that, so it must be unusually fast.

How fast is it?

I wanted to use it once.

But the total number of uses is 3.

I decided to save it for when my life is in danger later.

He put the sword back in and checked the next item.

A top-grade magic stone.

It was a red magic stone full of cool energy.

Karin couldn’t save money because she was buying underwear to her liking, so I thought I should sell this magic stone and buy Karin’s equipment.

I can’t sell the panties Karin wore.

Karin’s panties.

Will they sell well?

I don’t know.

Anyway, it’s confirmed that Karin will join the party.

If Karin refuses, I was thinking of coaxing her by any means.

It wasn’t easy to find a reliable mid-level explorer.

Moreover, there was a possibility that the Barbaroi’s infamy remained in the Central District.

I was recognized as a harmless person in the Southern District, but it would be different at the explorer headquarters in the Central District.

It’s hard to find a reliable explorer.

‘Connections are important.’

I think I know why Iron Mask is running around Labyrinth City so frantically.

By the way.

I held the top-grade magic stone in my hand and fiddled with it.

‘Where should I sell it to get a good price?’

It’s a magic stone that looks expensive at a glance, but I don’t know if there’s a place that can handle it properly.

I could sell it to the explorer association, but I’d be in the spotlight in an instant, and there would be a troublesome procedure to explain where I got the magic stone, and there was a possibility that strange hangers-on would stick to me.

To dispose of it properly, I would have to rely on Hooknose or Aldaine in the end.

‘I have to go out and meet people.’

It felt like entering the labyrinth and training wasn’t enough.

Because better equipment and reliable colleagues don’t fall from the sky.

I decided to postpone selling the top-grade magic stone until I met Aldaine.

Lastly.

The Wizard’s Tears.

“Hehehe.”

The sky-blue liquid in the bottle swayed.

Just looking at it made me laugh.

Didn’t that elven master look at it with surprised eyes?

I talked to the elven master for a while after Ragna left.

When I said I received a precious item.

‘Scar, you’re lucky. Anyone who saw you would think you were Ragna’s grandson.’

‘I know, right. Why were you so kind?’

‘I don’t know. I think you were being cute and gave it to you.’

I stopped thinking and picked up the potion.

The elven master definitely said.

Drink it when all the training is over and you’re alone. Don’t tell anyone. Because there will be bloodshed.

“Now is the chance.”

Pop!

I straightened my posture and removed the glass bottle cap.

“Hoo.”

I was nervous for no reason.

How much will my magic power increase?

It would be great if it increased enough to use Sacred Weapon and Venom Protection to the fullest.

I put the bottle to my mouth and drank the potion.

Gulp. Gulp.

The sky-blue liquid spread a refreshing fragrance in my mouth and went down my throat into my stomach.

The taste was a bitter milk soda taste. It wasn’t too bad to eat.

Slurp.

I drank it all without stopping.

“Pah.”

I put the empty bottle on the bedside and looked down at my body.

There was no change.

That’s strange.

‘Could it be?’

Did that old man scam me?

Just as the suspicion was deepening.

Suddenly, my stomach churned, my whole body became hot, and my body began to tremble.

Tremendous pain slowly rose from the soles of my feet to the top of my body.

“Kuh!!!”

Jung Yushin gritted his teeth.

Was it not just a potion that increased magic power?!

‘What the hell is going on?!’

I twisted my body like a bug in tremendous pain.

I couldn’t even speak now.

‘It wasn’t a stroke of luck?!!!’

Jung Yushin, who was convulsing on the bed, screamed inwardly.