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Aldaine’s one-edged sword.

It had several functions, but only two were known in detail.

Automatic cleaning function.

The ability to wash away blood and fat with a sticky liquid coming from the blade.

And the function of absorbing magic power.

The second function was ambiguous.

Because when the magic power was sucked out, an evil spirit (?) dwelling in the sword spoke to him.

He didn’t know if it was because of the evil spirit or if another function was activated, but Aldaine didn’t explain it in detail, so he glossed over it.

This time, he would be able to know the function of the red one-edged sword for sure.

Jeong Yu-shin packed his things and got up from his seat.

He was planning to visit Aldaine right away, but there was something he had to do before that.

* * *

He arrived in front of the Great Earth Mother Temple, cutting through the noticeably cooler wind.

Delia and Barion were standing there.

Both of them were carrying backpacks.

The headquarters of the Great Earth Mother Order is located far east of the Labyrinth City.

Barion and Delia were leaving far away because the training to become a paladin was conducted there.

Barion, a mid-level priest, participated in the journey to guide and guarantee Delia’s status.

Jeong Yu-shin stood in front of Delia.

He had shared a drink and said goodbye, but he wanted to see off the moment the party member left.

Delia looked at Jeong Yu-shin with a surprised face.

“Scar?”

Jeong Yu-shin smiled and handed over a leather bundle.

“You still have the Gluttony imprint, right? Special nutrition bar. Eat it on the way.”

Delia’s eyes turned slightly red.

“Th, thank you. Sniff!”

Jeong Yu-shin gave a bitter smile.

Delia’s skills would have been proven as a mid-level explorer.

Her magic power wave is suitable for divine magic, and her heart is kind, so wouldn’t she become a good paladin?

“Farewell.”

“Okay. See you again later. Scar, I will definitely repay this favor!”

‘I’ll see you later.’

He saw them off, receiving greetings from Delia and Barion.

He turned around, looking at the backs of the two people leaving.

‘I should rest a little and train my body. And find new party members.’

It was a little lonely because Karin wasn’t next to him.

‘Is it autumn?’

Jeong Yu-shin looked up at the sky without a single cloud and then moved his steps again.

* * *

He walked through the streets towards the western district.

He stood in front of the monster dismantling site and looked around.

There were fewer people than before.

The workers recognized Jeong Yu-shin and rushed towards him.

“Mr. Scar!”

“How have you been?”

“H… Hey!!! Mr. Scar is here!!!”

Jeong Yu-shin was surrounded by people and received greetings.

“What? Scar, you’re here?”

Aldaine, wearing loose work clothes, approached.

He smelled strongly of blood, as if he had been dismantling something right before.

“Mr. Aldaine, do you have some time?”

“Is it important? Wait in my office for a moment.”

He entered Aldaine’s office and sat on the sofa.

A boar beastkin came in and put tea in front of Jeong Yu-shin.

“Snout, it’s been a while.”

Snout smiled brightly at Jeong Yu-shin’s greeting.

“That’s right. I’m sorry I haven’t seen you often because I’ve been busy with work these days.”

“It’s okay now that I’ve seen you. But there aren’t many people?”

Snout scratched his molars.

“Some people didn’t fit in with the monster dismantling site. They left for the construction association or the blacksmith association. Of course, Mr. Aldaine had reviews and recommendations.”

I see.

Indeed.

There were some monsters among Saul’s subordinates.

Even if their appearances had changed, it seemed a bit harsh for monsters to dismantle monsters.

Was I indifferent?

“So how is it? Are the people who moved doing well?”

“Yes. Everyone is satisfied. Both the association and the workers.”

“Really? That’s good.”

Squeak.

Aldaine, who had taken off his work clothes, came in and slumped down on the sofa opposite Jeong Yu-shin.

“Geez. Anyone would think Scar is the boss. Snout, you rascal, you should tell him how hard I’ve been working.”

Snout scratched the back of his head, looking embarrassed.

Jeong Yu-shin smiled at the sight and sipped his tea.

“So what did you come for?”

“I obtained the half incubus imprint.”

“…”

Silence passed for a moment in the office.

Aldaine rubbed his forehead.

“Crazy. With that face? So?”

“Mr. Aldaine’s one-edged sword. Could you lend it to me for a moment? I think it had the function of absorbing magic power last time. I’m curious if it also absorbs yin energy.”

“No, you rascal? Yin energy what? In my dong… no, one-edged sword?”

Aldaine made an absurd expression, shook his head, and continued.

“Not right now, later. In a month. It might not be possible.”

“What’s the reason for suddenly taking it away? I’m confident I can use it better.”

A vein briefly stood out on Aldaine’s forehead.

“Scar, you bastard, not my dong… never mind. Anyway, not now, a month later!”

Jeong Yu-shin clicked his tongue.

“I understand.”

After that, he stayed and talked with Aldaine about various things.

“How are the newly appearing monsters? Has any of them come to the dismantling site?”

“You know the old hobgoblin that appears on the 5th floor? The Huntsmen Clan hunted it and brought it.”

“So? Is it useful at all?”

Aldaine shook his head as if he was fed up.

“No. Not useful at all. The leather and flesh are low quality. And the smell is terrible. Tsk! It’s not profitable.”

“I see. How about the ones that appeared beyond the 5th floor?”

“There was an explorer who saw a giant flower in the forest area. There are others, but they didn’t come to our side. The Magic Tower took them.”

Jeong Yu-shin nodded and got up from his seat.

“Then I’ll come again later.”

“I’ll stop by. I heard you built a new inn? Darmong will like it.”

“Please come.”

Jeong Yu-shin left the monster dismantling site with Aldaine and Snout seeing him off, and returned to the inn.

He went into the room and spread all the weapons he had on the floor.

One-edged sword engraved with ‘Gale’ magic.

Longsword made by Boron and Einhopper.

Bastard sword and crossbow made by the Zereus Workshop.

The remaining few daggers.

Due to Aldaine’s circumstances, he couldn’t use the one-edged sword right away.

He had to put yin energy somewhere using the transfer spell.

Originally, it was impossible to transfer yin energy to inanimate objects, but it became possible thanks to Vivian’s spell.

He had a big dilemma.

Where should he put it?

He sat and groaned for a while, then turned his gaze.

A ring was visible in the corner.

Did it roll off when he was organizing his luggage?

He approached and picked up the ring, examining it carefully.

‘Is this the ring old man Barbaroi gave me?’

He vaguely remembered.

He also said that if he wanted to become stronger, he should go to the Barbarois staying in the northern district.

I should put it here.

It’s a ring given to him anyway, so what does it matter how he uses it?

He didn’t want to inject yin energy into his beloved weapon. He had grown fond of it.

Jeong Yu-shin put the ring on one finger and closed his eyes.

It was easier to feel the yin energy thanks to Vivian’s spell.

Purple energy surged in his mind.

He slowly pulled it out and led it to one place.

The yin energy moved slowly according to Jeong Yu-shin’s will, like magic power.

He opened his eyes after injecting yin energy into the ring.

“Hello! Is anyone there?!”

A child’s voice was heard from below.

He came out of the room and went down the stairs, and a pretty child, whose gender was unknown, was standing in the inn’s hall.

White hair and red eyes.

He was wearing dirty clothes and had a thin body, as if his family wasn’t in good financial shape.

“Who are you?”

“I…I was sent by Ms. Vivian.”

The child took out an envelope from his arms, handed it over politely, and answered.

Jeong Yu-shin looked down at the child for a moment, then took the letter and opened it.

When he opened the letter, Vivian’s panties were prominently enclosed.

Red lace panties.

“…”

No wonder the envelope was thick.

There is no doubt. This is the person Vivian sent.

Jeong Yu-shin slightly covered the panties so the child wouldn’t see them, and continued reading the letter.

Jeong Yu-shin, who had read all the writing, put the letter in his arms.

“So you’re my teacher?”

“Yes, y-yes. My name is Eru.”

“Are you an incubus?”

“Yes.”

He thought it was a girl, but was it a boy? It was difficult to tell because he was so beautiful.

Jeong Yu-shin pondered for a moment.

He didn’t want to ignore the favor Vivian had shown him.

Anyway, he had to study the characteristics of incubus.

It would be quite troublesome if he lived blankly and some strange ability was activated.

“Are you acquainted with Vivian?”

“Ah, no. I met her for the first time this time.”

“Okay. Where are you staying?”

“…”

Eru hesitated.

“Stay here for now. Let’s think about it slowly.”

Eru brightly lit up his face and bowed his head.

“Ah! Thank you.”

‘He’s polite. And well-mannered.’

Incusbuses are monsters, so they would be living in the eastern district, but this was unexpected.

Eru sparkled his big eyes and clenched his hands.

“Shall we start right away?”

At that very moment.

Rumble.

A cute sound came from Eru’s stomach.

“Ah! Th-that is.”

Jeong Yu-shin chuckled.

“Wait a moment.”

He left the inn, went around the streets, bought some food, and came back and spread it on the table.

Chicken seasoned with salt, then roasted whole with butter and spices, sandwiches with ham and cheese, and grilled pork ribs with spicy sauce.

Eru couldn’t even think of wiping his saliva and looked down at the food.

“Let’s eat.”

“C, can I really eat it?”

“Of course. Wash your hands first.”

“Yes, y-yes.”

Jeong Yu-shin and Eru sat facing each other at the table and ate the food.

Eru, who had been eating little by little while watching, soon revealed his true colors.

He started eating the food hastily, puffing out his cheeks.

‘He’s eating deliciously.’

Looking at his white hair and hamster-like appearance, he was reminded of Rin.

Was she still wandering around the Labyrinth City, adventuring?

Or did she follow Karin?

Jeong Yu-shin bit into a sandwich and fell into other thoughts.

Before he knew it, Eru, who had finished eating, sat at the table and began to doze off.

“Uh… the characteristics of incubuses…”

“Sleep.”

Jeong Yu-shin got up from his seat, looking at Eru.

“Ah, no. I can’t do that.”

“2nd floor. 2nd room from the right. There’s a well after you pass the kitchen, so wash up there.”

“Ah! I understand. Then let’s have class tomorrow for sure.”

“Okay.”

Jeong Yu-shin smiled as he watched Eru running towards the well in the yard.

* * *

3 days passed.

During that time, Jeong Yu-shin learned how to handle yin energy from Eru.

Eru was a good incubus teacher.

“Incusbuses can use yin energy to project s-specific images onto the other person. Think of it as a preliminary stage for developing into a dream.”

“Specific images, like lewd images?”

Eru’s face turned red in an instant.

“Y-yes.”

Why is he like this?

Isn’t he too innocent for an incubus?

“I, I’ll show you an example. Hah!!!”

Eru spread his hand towards Jeong Yu-shin.

Bright purple yin energy stayed in Eru’s hand and flew quickly towards Jeong Yu-shin.

As soon as he was hit by the yin energy, an image was created in his head.

“Hmm?”

It was an image of a woman kissing a man on the cheek.

Eru fanned his face with his hands, flustered with his burning face.

“The feeling is that you put the image in your head into the yin energy and send it. Use it on me.”

Jeong Yu-shin scratched his head.

“Is it okay?”

“Yes. It’s okay. Erotic dreams can only be sent to women, but images can be exchanged between incubuses.”

That’s not what I meant.

Jeong Yu-shin closed his eyes and imagined an image.

A small, fluffy teddy bear.

A penguin sticking out its soft belly.

“…Does it have to be a lewd image?”

“No. But it’s best to do it the standard way to control your abilities.”

“I understand.”

He closed his eyes and imagined.

A lewd image.

Suddenly, he remembered when Karin attacked him.

‘It’s not an image to send to a child.’

The moment he shook his head.

Squeak.

The inn door opened.

“Scar, I’m here.”

“Is this Scar’s inn? It’s changed a lot.”

He heard Karin’s voice.

And.

Ingrid’s voice too.

As he felt gladness, the image in his head shook. Soon, the yin energy broke free of control.

“Crazy!!! Run!!!”

Jeong Yu-shin opened his eyes and shouted.

Ping!!!

The uncontrolled yin energy flew towards Karin.

Ingrid moved one hand like a flash to block the yin energy.

“Scar, what are you suddenly doing…?!”

Ingrid stopped talking and grabbed her head, staggering.

“Mom? What’s wrong? Scar? What in the world are you doing…?”

Ingrid, who was covering her head with her eyes closed, turned her head sharply and looked down at Karin.

“Karin…?! Youuuuu!!!”

“M, Mom?”

Ingrid quickly turned her head and glared at Jeong Yu-shin.

Her cheeks were as red as apples, but a cool murderous intent swirled in her eyes.

“Scar, my, my, my daughter?! How could you be so cruel?! Keuh!!!”

“Gasp!!!”

Jeong Yu-shin got up from his seat and staggered back.

His spine tingled.

The image of one night with Karin went directly into Ingrid’s head!

It was like showing the president’s mother the unedited video of having sex with the only daughter of a wealthy family.

Damn it.

‘I’m screwed.’

Jeong Yu-shin raised both hands and shook them hard.

“L, let me explain. Th…this is not what it looks like. Just a moment… Please don’t draw your sword!!!”

“M, Mom? What’s wrong?! Why are you suddenly like this?!”

The quiet inn became noisy again.

It was an early autumn night.