"Y-Yeo-reum!"
"Oh my..."
"What's wrong with him?"
Unlike the other women who were worried, Min Ha-yeon simply frowned as she looked at Han Yeo-reum, who had collapsed.
But her inner thoughts were different.
'Yeo-reum~ Now you know how I feel, huh? Hehe.'
Outwardly, Min Ha-yeon showed annoyance, but inwardly, she was feeling a sense of liberation and joy.
There was no trace of guilt in her heart.
Only a refreshing and satisfying feeling.
But she couldn't just leave Han Yeo-reum like this.
'...No. I don't need to do it myself, right?'
Min Ha-yeon cautiously spoke.
"Um, could you help Yeo-reum?"
"Us?"
Park Sun-hee clearly showed her displeasure, as if questioning why we were being ordered around.
But Min Ha-yeon already knew how to handle it.
"As far as I know, the lodging facilities don't allow others to check in for you."
In other words, Min Ha-yeon gave them the decision-making power.
The power to take Han Yeo-reum with them.
"Well, you three just met him today. You must be uneasy. Then, to my room..."
"I-I'll take him."
"Haha... I studied nursing, so I can take care of him..."
"Me, me too..."
The spark Min Ha-yeon threw, Han Yeo-reum, began to ignite the hearts of the three women.
Ignoring the three women who were now fighting over who would take Han Yeo-reum, Min Ha-yeon quietly apologized to Seong Suho.
"I'm sorry. My friend seems to be in a bad state today."
"It's okay. It's not easy to stay calm in such a situation."
"But you seem too calm, Suho. It's intriguing."
"Haha..."
As Min Ha-yeon looked at Seong Suho, who was awkwardly laughing, his words flashed through her mind.
"Sigh... Honestly... It's a bit embarrassing to say this in front of you, but I was also a fan... If it were me in the past, just being with you would have excited me so much."
Seong Suho clearly had feelings for Min Ha-yeon. Min Ha-yeon firmly believed this.
This was a fact she knew even without understanding Seong Suho's heart.
Looking at his past actions, it was impossible not to know.
There's no way he would mix skinship with a woman he had no feelings for.
'Ugh... I do want to do it with Suho... but I don't want to seem like we're just in a sexual relationship.'
Min Ha-yeon wasn't satisfied with just maintaining a dignified concept.
"By the way, it's already quite late."
"Ah... I guess we should look for a place to stay."
"I happened to see an inn earlier while passing by. Let's go."
"But... what about your boyfriend..."
Seong Suho pointed at Han Yeo-reum with an awkward expression.
The three women were still holding onto Han Yeo-reum, arguing over who would take him.
Min Ha-yeon furrowed her brows and replied.
"Does he look like my boyfriend?"
"Ah, no?"
"Yes. So please don't misunderstand."
"Ah... I'm sorry."
Min Ha-yeon decided to push through, even though she felt uneasy about being cold to Seong Suho.
She spoke to the three women with a dignified expression.
"If Yeo-reum wakes up, please tell him to meet me at noon tomorrow in the east."
"Okay~"
The women barely responded, not even looking at Min Ha-yeon, as they were engrossed in their battle over Han Yeo-reum.
Min Ha-yeon let out a small laugh as she turned away.
"Let's go."
"Okay."
***
'Oh ho! It seems like we're going in a different direction this time?'
[Last time was a bit excessive. Part of it was due to the subjugation.]
As Armonia said.
This subjugation wasn't just about recognizing commands spoken aloud.
If I had a desire, even unconsciously, it would naturally be carried out.
But in the end, what I did was just a simple desire.
Even if I tried now, it would only be subjugation level 1, and Min Ha-yeon's actions were more influenced by her own will.
A blouse draped over her straight shoulders and long legs wrapped in tight jeans, walking confidently.
And her long, brown hair swaying gracefully with every step.
Thinking that all of that had been disrupted and ruined in the previous round, I couldn't help but feel a bit excited this time.
'I feel sorry for Ha-yeon, but this is for the best.'
[Min Ha-yeon will only look at you for the rest of her life anyway. If we can increase the level of subjugation later, it won't be too late to explain everything then.]
'Right, our ultimate goal is Han Yeo-reum. Still, it's a good thing my acting skills aren't bad. Hehe...'
The three women were still bickering as Min Ha-yeon and I left the potion shop.
I silently thanked Han Yeo-reum, who was unconscious.
'Thank you. Thanks to you acting so pathetically, life here is going to be fun. Puhahaha.'
After leaving the potion shop, Min Ha-yeon and I stopped by the inn and had a simple meal.
The innkeeper playfully brought soju, but Min Ha-yeon politely declined, and we both refrained from drinking until the end.
***
The next afternoon.
Min Ha-yeon and I arrived at the east exit of the village on time.
There, we met the three women, who were still eyeing each other, and Han Yeo-reum, who looked haggard.
'Wow... Most people would look like homeless people if they didn't wash and had dark circles under their eyes. How does that bastard still look good even in that state?'
Well, I wasn't jealous of his handsome face.
What does it matter if you're handsome? Min Ha-yeon is by my side.
While I was chuckling to myself, Min Ha-yeon and Han Yeo-reum continued to fight over me.
"No way... I can't take him with me."
"...How rude of you to say that in front of someone."
"No!"
The reason for their fight was simple.
Min Ha-yeon insisted on taking me with her, while Han Yeo-reum begged her to leave me behind.
After several minutes of arguing, Min Ha-yeon's conclusion was...
"Then fine. I'll just go with him alone."
"Don't be ridiculous!! Why do you keep clinging to someone like him?"
"Clinging? Is that something you should say to me?"
"Th-that's...!"
Han Yeo-reum clenched his trembling fists for several seconds.
Then he let out a deep sigh and spoke.
"Fine... But don't stay together alone. Got it?"
"Sigh... Are you determined to make me look like a strange woman?"
"Th-that's not it!! I, I'm just worried about you, Ha-yeon..."
Han Yeo-reum made a regretful expression, as if he regretted what he had said.
'This is where the downside of regression comes out.'
[What downside?]
'Trust. The moment you realize it was all fake, it starts to crumble.'
Especially trust in a lover. If you see your lover, not just holding hands with another man, but swaying her hips and acting coquettishly, the remaining rounds would be like hell.
From Han Yeo-reum's perspective, Min Ha-yeon is still a virgin.
But in his mind, the image of Min Ha-yeon kissing the tip of my penis is probably swirling around in the holes of his brain.
'Ha!! It feels so good!!! My happiness lies in seeing that handsome face turn into a wreck later!!'
[....]
Min Ha-yeon furrowed her brows and replied.
"Fine, let's go now. Don't bother the others."
"Okay..."
Finally subdued, Han Yeo-reum cautiously followed Min Ha-yeon, who was walking away with determined steps.
And the three women and I followed behind.
...
...
...
I could feel that Han Yeo-reum's behaviour had changed a lot today.
He was more diligent and focused than usual.
He was clearly trying to show Min Ha-yeon his best side.
Even if he got hurt, only the women made a fuss, while Han Yeo-reum himself brushed it off.
But one thing hadn't changed.
"Give me the potion, the potion!"
"..."
His attitude towards me was the only thing that remained the same.
'Ugh...'
[You've already figured out how to overcome regression, so why are you putting up with this?]
'Well... partly because of Ha-yeon. And one more thing.'
[...?]
I suppressed my irritation and communicated.
'A guy like this will definitely keep chasing other women besides Ha-yeon. And there's no guarantee Han Yeo-reum won't change his focus.'
[That does seem likely..]
'Showing a guy who keeps regressing the sight of his new love being taken away over and over is such an exciting situation.'
Sure, there are annoying aspects, but my goal isn't to kill Han Yeo-reum. Killing him is impossible anyway...
The more he regresses, the more I'll turn him into a wreck and make him taste hell.
'Plus, the concept of this world is...'
Min Ha-yeon, who stood in front of Han Yeo-reum as he pestered me, glared at him.
'To create a world where Ha-yeon seems to be in charge.'
Min Ha-yeon snapped at Han Yeo-reum.
"Han Yeo-reum... Can you stop? Why are you being so rude to someone I brought?"
"But I'm hurt..."
"Then ask politely. Why are you talking like that?"
Han Yeo-reum's attitude towards Min Ha-yeon had changed slightly from before.
Min Ha-yeon's firm attitude was suppressing Han Yeo-reum, who was filled with anger.
If you think deeply about why Han Yeo-reum is acting like this, there's only one answer.
'Hehehe... He's trying his best to keep Ha-yeon happy so he doesn't lose her this time.'
[Then why is he being so rude to you? Shouldn't he be trying to make a good impression...]
'It's just his pride. He's been looking down on men for over 20 years. That won't change overnight. No, he can't change it.'
He's someone who's spent his life looking down on men with his luck and looks.
There's no way a guy like that could change his personality in a few days.
Plus, if he's someone who got regression here, that says it all.
There's no reason for him to show me respect just because he can go back to the beginning.
If I were in his shoes, I'd probably do the same.
As Min Ha-yeon argued with Han Yeo-reum, she bowed her head and apologized to me.
"I'm sorry. I'll apologize on behalf of my friend."
She bowed deeply with her hands together, a humble apology that would be rare even in normal society.
Seeing this, Han Yeo-reum flared up in anger.
"Hey! Why are you apologizing!"
"...Please just be quiet."
"Ugh..."
Han Yeo-reum, cowed by Min Ha-yeon's gaze, glared at me for a while before turning his head away.
'Well, at least he's thinking. He's not swinging a sword at me here.'
[But there's one thing I'm curious about.]
'What?'
While I was looking at Han Yeo-reum with disdain, Armonia communicated.
[Han Yeo-reum became a Red Summoner before regression. That means his abilities must have been halved. I don't know what Novice's ability is, but there's no noticeable difference in his physical abilities.]
One of the penalties of being a Red Summoner was the halving of abilities.
All skill levels would drop by half.
But Han Yeo-reum's combat didn't feel any different.
'...True. I'm starting to wonder what skill he has. I'll ask Ha-yeon later.'
I thought Min Ha-yeon might know.
After hunting for a while, the sun began to set beautifully.
And the distributed points were...
"3,000..."
Min Ha-yeon made a subtle expression as she looked at the points.
For a hunting party here, it was a very high amount.
But compared to when it was just the two of us, it would feel like we were being treated as salt field slaves rather than earning minimum wage.
Min Ha-yeon, being perceptive, asked me to refrain from making potions with alchemy.
She gave me an apologetic look but hardened her expression and continued.
"Thank you for your hard work today. Let's meet again at the same time tomorrow."
"Okay. Yeo-reum, let's go eat."
"Shall I sell the items for you?"
"If you need anything, I'll buy it for you."
As soon as Min Ha-yeon finished speaking, the women immediately clung to Han Yeo-reum.
I found it fascinating.
'Wow... Once Ha-yeon lit the fire, they're burning up. They're clinging to him much more aggressively than in the previous round.'
[And this situation looks very positive. From Han Yeo-reum's perspective, if he sees different behaviours each round, he won't find your actions strange.]
'Good~'
I cheered inwardly and carefully spoke to the party members.
"Then I'll see you tomorrow. I'll take my leave now..."
"...Okay, see you tomorrow."
Min Ha-yeon, whose acting skills were still lacking, gave me a regretful look as she said goodbye.
The day before, things had gone smoothly, but today it would be hard to ask to go together again.
It seemed like today they would head to the hotel with Han Yeo-reum.
Since I had decided to follow Min Ha-yeon's concept, I also decided to maintain the cool and aloof behaviour I had initially set.
I stopped by the herb shop alone, bought all the Moonlight Grass, and returned to the inn.
And the continuous sexual harassment chats from Gekkosu.
└Guardian of the Gay Dick: Dick, let's see the dick.
"...Refreshing."
There's an interesting fact: even if the situation changes slightly, his chats change a bit too.
Well, in the end, it's all the same...
└Guardian of the Gay Dick: So, let's see a fresh dick.
"Hey, if you want to see a dick so badly..."
But the conclusion was the same.
It was clearly a similar mission.
But the mission content had changed.
Given Min Ha-yeon's current attitude, I also wanted to respect her.
Since I didn't know how she would approach me, I kept some time in mind.
But the funny thing is, Gekkosu boldly claimed that I wouldn't be able to sleep with a woman he approved of within a month.
But now that the mission is stretched out like this, it's hurting his pride...
└Guardian of the Gay Dick: Sigh... But honestly, just seeing a dick is good enough.
"..."
Is this how I feel when I want to see Ha-yeon's chest?
I calmed Gekkosu's excitement for a moment and started alchemy.
Even if I tried, the only thing I could make was Artemis's potion...
"Wait, there's one more."
I took an item out of my inventory and immediately activated alchemy.
And the result was...
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[Beginner's Magic Resistance Potion]
When consumed, increases magic resistance level by 5 for 1 hour.
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'I didn't expect this ingredient to come out. Well, I guess I saved some points?'
[But didn't you already increase your magic resistance? Then...]
Knock, knock, knock!
The sound of knocking interrupted Armonia's words.
When I opened the door, Min Ha-yeon, who was standing across from me, spoke with a blunt expression.
"Um..."
Min Ha-yeon was quiet for a moment before continuing.
"My friend was rude today, so I wanted to make it up to you."
***
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