Chapter 158. Request
"Hoo..."
-Ting-
As I opened the dorm room door, a familiar moan greeted me.
"Lady Liliana... haa. Haah...♡"
"You're back? I ordered chicken."
Just a moment ago she was the ace of the Iris Guild, but when she's with Liliana, she turns into a puppy in no time.
Scarlett was sucking on Liliana's tits while being pounded by her tail.
"Good girl. I need to ask Scarlett something, so let go for a bit."
"Mmhmm."
"Haah... mmph. Sir Hoyeon... what are you curious about?"
"You said you had something to tell me about Elise."
Since I'll be investigating Nam Daeun tomorrow, I need to gather intel on Elise too.
"Ah... I saw Miss Elise masturbating while watching her smartwatch. She turned off the massage video shortly after—it didn't seem to do much for her."
"Any other noteworthy details?"
"Hmm. It was extremely intense, lasted a long time, and she kept chanting your name like crazy."
"..."
It is good information, but... it feels kind of weird.
Still, with this, I could be sure Elise developed something like voyeuristic tendencies.
"Stop monitoring Elise and just keep watch on Nam Daeun until tomorrow. She's in the dorm now, so let me know the moment she slips out."
"Understood."
"Oh, and does Elise have anything important planned this Saturday?"
"From what I know, there's a party hosted by Korea's Hunters and major guilds. But Miss Elise decided not to attend."
"A party? A party, huh..."
Would Nam Daeun have any reason to attend?
Maybe she's going with the Buyer Guild?
"Chicken's here~ Let's eat~"
While I was talking with Scarlett, Liliana brought over the delivered chicken.
As I tore into the chicken, I pondered how I should submit my request tomorrow.
*
After Tuesday morning classes ended, I turned down Lucy and Lumi's lunch invitation and went to find Dr. Kang Hyorin.
To protest my grade.
I found her in her lab and brought up my grades.
"So, you scored high in dungeon practice and real monster training. Compared to you, Cadet Nam Daeun fell short. That's why, even though she won the 1-on-1 duel, you still narrowly beat her in total points."
"... I see."
And just like that, I was convinced.
Honestly, I knew it probably wouldn't work, but I came just in case.
Gotta try everything I can.
"Normally I wouldn't discuss someone else's grades, but you looked so desperate. What happened that you're asking me to lower your own score?"
"Mm, it's nothing. I just thought the grading might be off. Thank you. I'll be going now."
The trick to get my score changed failed, so I should leave now.
It's already 11:30, and there's been no contact from the Iris Guild.
If I stay in Dr. Kang's lab any longer, it'll be even harder for them to reach me.
"Take your time. Have some tea."
"No, I have an appointment."
"Sounds urgent?"
Dr. Kang looked at me with a smile, like she was amused by something.
Isn't this an invasion of privacy? If our genders were reversed, this would be report-worthy.
"Haha, right. I should get going. See you next time."
As I tried to casually end the conversation and get up, she continued.
"It's okay. I expected you this morning. You're not late. Have a seat."
"... What?"
Dr. Kang sipped from the teacup in front of her and set it down.
"Shall I reintroduce myself? Kang Hyorin, head of the Korean branch of the Iris Guild. I'll be taking your request today. Though I can already guess what it's about."
"...!"
Realizing where this conversation was headed gave me goosebumps.
At the same time, I felt a strong sense of trust knowing I could tell her my request.
Snap—
A sturdy barrier spread out from the lab's center.
Dr. Kang spoke with a gentle smile.
"So then, shall we hear your request?"
I hesitated on where to start, then slowly opened my mouth.
"Do you know about the Buyer Guild?"
"Of course. I know you went there yesterday, and I know you talked with Cadet Nam Daeun."
So she'd already figured it out.
Seems she even knows Nam Daeun is my target.
"I need solid proof of all the illegal activities happening in the Buyer Guild. Proof that will instantly drag them into the abyss once it's revealed."
To expose them, I need evidence.
Once I have it, I can be the one to reveal it.
I've got enough fame for that.
"Surely that's not all?"
"The next part is the most important. Nam Daeun's little sister, Nam Dahee, is being held captive in a hospital tied to the Buyer Guild. I need to get her out."
Nam Dahee is the weakness they're holding over Nam Daeun.
It feels wasteful to give this intel for free, but now's not the time to hold back.
"Hmm... so the condition for the lifelong contract was her sister."
Kang Hyorin tapped her smartwatch in midair.
I swallowed nervously and waited for her response.
"Ah... now this messes with the math."
"Excuse me? The math?"
Alarmed that something might go wrong, I asked back.
"With this new intel, it's become something I can handle solo. It feels wrong to use your request ticket when it's this easy."
"...?"
What the hell is she talking about?
So my info made it too easy, huh?
"At this point, there's no need to bother the Guildmaster. I can handle it alone."
"It's fine. As long as the job gets done."
I got the request ticket to ensure Nam Daeun's issue gets handled. I don't care who does it, as long as it's done right.
"Nope. This is about the pride of the Iris Guild's Korean branch leader."
"Seriously, I'm okay with it."
Just hurry and get it done.
That's all I care about.
"Then how about this? I'll handle the factions smearing your name as compensation."
Suddenly, Dr. Kang was taking on an extra task I didn't ask for.
But I liked it.
"Factions smearing me?"
"Yes. You've probably seen the smear campaign at 'The Truth Lee Hoyeon Is Hiding.' That's the work of the Shinyoung Guild."
"Shinyoung Guild... Shin Dongmin?"
That's the guild run by the student council VP Shin Dongmin's family.
After I crushed him at the festival, he'd gone quiet—so this is what he was up to?
No wonder public opinion was oddly quiet about him and focused on me. There was something organized behind the scenes.
"Normally they're careful to cut ties, but now there's openings everywhere. We can dig in."
"Well... I appreciate it. But please handle Nam Daeun's issue first. The Shinyoung Guild can wait."
Even with help from Professor Im Sol or Baek A-Young, it didn't look like things would be resolved quickly.
If they'll help, great.
"Got it. I'll send over the related data once the investigation's done. As for the Buyer Guild... we'll be done by next week."
That place was so secure even Iris Guild's elite Scarlett couldn't infiltrate, so wrapping it up in a week was crazy fast.
But by next week, the party would already be over.
Who knows what might happen to Nam Daeun at the party—I want it done before then.
"What if we only focus on rescuing Nam Dahee? We have to save her by Friday at the latest."
"Hmm, but saving her isn't the end. We'd need a decoy magic circle to buy time afterward... tch. Alright. I'll do what I can to finish by Friday. But that means other investigations get delayed."
"Thank you. That's all I need."
"Good. I'll begin the request immediately."
Dr. Kang nodded, summoned a hologram monitor, and began contacting someone.
I bowed and left the lab.
*
Just before lunch ended, I went to find Professor Im Sol.
Since she's a public figure, if she got invited to Saturday's party, I wanted to tag along.
"Ah... you already declined?"
"Yup. Obviously. I hate big crowds."
Sip.
Im Sol sipped her instant coffee and grabbed a cookie.
Looks like I was too late.
Yeah, she's not the type to enjoy parties anyway.
"Why the interest in the party?"
"Ah... I was just curious. Thought maybe I could tag along with you."
"Hmm. Too bad."
Wait. If Im Sol was invited, wouldn't Baek A-Young have been invited too?
She is a saintess in her own right.
"Speaking of which, do you think A-Young was invited too?"
Tch—.
"Yeah. Probably."
"Oh? Yeah, I guess so. I should check the infirmary."
Did I just hear her click her tongue? Must've been my imagination.
Anyway, once I'm done here, I'll go find Baek A-Young.
"I'm also looking into the factions smearing your name. It won't be quick, but I'll take care of it, so don't worry."
Looks like Professor Im Sol noticed it too.
But she doesn't know the Shinyoung Guild is behind it yet.
"I'm gathering intel on my end too. If I find something first, I'll let you know."
"Good. But don't overdo it. I've got my own connections working as well."
"Thank you, Professor."
Reliable as ever, Professor Im Sol.
I considered telling her about Shinyoung Guild, but decided not to—didn't want to hurt her pride.
No guarantee the Iris Guild's info is 100% accurate either. Multiple approaches are a good thing.
Still, even if I'm thankful, there's something else we need to talk about.
"Anyway, do you remember the promise we made?"
"Promise? What promise... ah."
"You remembered. You're coming to the magic expo with me."
We'd promised she'd go with me if I got a perfect score on the written exam.
No matter how busy I am, I'm making time for this.
"Haa..."
Im Sol sighed like she was annoyed, but I wasn't backing down.
"It's a promise. Surely you're not going to run out on your student, right?"
I'd already figured out how to push her buttons.
She's prideful—poke her just right, and she always agrees.
"...Fine. I'll go. Promise."
"Thank you, Professor. I'll help with your research too."
Lee Hoyeon—a guy who plays hard, but knows his responsibilities.
A guy who gets things done.
"Alright. Now take off your pants."
Rising from the sofa, Im Sol walked over and knelt before me.
She placed her hand on my thigh, then slowly slid it toward my crotch.
"Wait, Professor—what about your thesis work?"
"I'll finish it alone. You just provide the sugar."
"I don't think there's sugar in my cum—never mind. Got it."
I looked her in the eye, but her cold stare made me back down and lower my pants.
"Slrp. Smack. Chuup."
Im Sol wrapped her lips around my cock and sucked hard.
"Ahh! Wait—Professor, you're not mad, are you?"
"Mmph. Slrp."
What is she saying?
Her mouth was full of my dick, so I couldn't understand a word.
★ Heroine Status Window
[Im Sol]
- [Affection: 64]
- [Lust: 30]
- [Appetite: 25]
- [Fatigue: 45]
Current Status: I'm almost done with my thesis... but a promise is a promise. It's a matter of pride.
Why do people these days care so much about things like pride and honor?
"Ah, that hurts, Professor. Your teeth... okay, I'll stay still."
Im Sol's blowjob hurt a little today.
But the way she gently soothed the spot with her soft tongue afterward felt really nice.