Chapter 6: True Self

Author Note: 

This literature is not a piece of sunshine, this is fiction birthed by the author's horniness. The story here is not vanilla.

Enjoy~

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After some more conversation and Song-Yi receiving an autographed photo from the Guild Master, Azaroth and Song-Yi took their leave.

Stepping outside the office, Azaroth paused, his eyes drawn to a captivating sight by the entrance. A woman was walking from the elevator with five people following her. Even from a distance, her poised composure and athletic physique were evident even under her battle suit.

Her attire was compressed to her body completely, highlighting her each and every curve, she was walking with purpose, her blond hair swaying with her each step.

'....Damn'

It was then that Hae-In seemed to sense eyes upon her. Without making eye contact, she glanced over in Azaroth and Song-Yi's direction. But where Azaroth expected acknowledgment or interest, her gaze passed over them disinterestedly.

She strode away, the picture of poise and lethal grace. Azaroth stared after her in awe, taking in every detail - from her lithe form to her silky hair to the commanding aura but most importantly,

That damn well-peach-shaped booty, swaying left and right with vulgar grace as she walked.

It was now clear to him, if he saw Song-Yi as one of the beauties in his class then now, after looking at Hae-in, his delusion shattered completely. He knew the main girls would be more beautiful but he was not expecting this much of a difference.

He thought to invest at least three dates on Song-Yi before doing something but not now, not after looking at that perfect S-ranked ass.

He has decided, he has to get strong..... no matter the cost!

He looked at Song-Yi, 

"Hey, SongYi, I think Hunter Cha is tired from her mission, it's not an appropriate time to get her autograph."

He said and started walking in a certain direction.

SongYi was happy enough to get Master Choi's autograph so she didn't mind and followed him, "Where are we going now?" she asked.

"....Just follow me," He said to which Song-Yi hummed, still happily looking at the autograph she got.

He took her to one of the VIP waiting lounges where people like politicians or A/S rankers from other guilds would wait before they meet with Choi Jong In.

He looked at the staff and inquired, "Are there any appointments for this room?"

"No Sir, not as of now" one of the staff quickly said as she bowed a little.

"Then I would like to take it for myself for at least an hour," He said in a matter-of-fact tone.

None of them dared to deny and question him as they all simply nodded.

Song-Yi was speechless, seeing his cold attitude towards the staff. It was as if he was suddenly a different person, but she brushed it off as rich people's behavior.

The inside of the lounge was quite extravagant, there were three luxury sofas placed in the middle of the room separated by a glass table in between them.

"Like what you see" Azaroth asked in a low tone to which she replied "Yes" while looking at the room left and right in awe.

"Ya, I guess It must feel good to experience all these luxuries for free, right?" he asked in a cold tone.

Her body froze by the coldness in Azaroth's voice.

All this time he behaved like a polite and easygoing guy right?

He also cracked jokes while coming here, introduced her to his uncle, and didn't seem to mind her tone...

So why was he suddenly talking like this?

She stopped looking at the room and hesitantly looked at Azaroth. The gentle and easygoing look was gone, replaced by a frigid and cold look-

"Not gonna answer, huh?"

He tilted his head and said, "You were not thinking all this was for free, were you?" His cold gaze made her heart thump.

It was eerie, he was looking at her like someone would look at their prey before devouring it.

He started looking at her chest with an unrestrained gaze and started walking toward her, which made her terrified.

"W-What are you talking about...? I-I am an E rank, you can't force me..." She tried to say thinking he would stop whatever was coming next. But his next words made her body shiver-

"... Han Ye Yong, " He said, as soon as she heard that name her shoulders slumped in realization.

He took out his phone and started reading "A 42-year-old salary man, works at a car dealing shop as a small dealer, has a beautiful wife and a 16 y/o daughter..." he locked the phone and asked SongYi

"You know whom I'm talking about right? After all, he is your father." 

She was frozen in place, no words coming out of her mouth.

"What a lovely family, right? A caring man, working hard to provide for his dear family,"

"I wonder who would take care of his family if one day he suddenly went missing?" Azaroth asked in a carefree emotionless voice.

His carefree attitude while saying something like that made SongYi's breathing stop. At the time, she was certain he would do what he just said, his tone and expressions made her believe him- he had the money, influence, and enough people to act upon his orders.

".....I really am worried thinking about who would take care of your mom if what I said comes true."

Time seemed to be frozen and silent tears started dripping on the carpet underneath.

This was his true self.

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Elsewhere,

 Inside a hospital room, a thin young boy with black hair was lying on the hospital bed.

Jin-Woo opened his eyes slowly, blinking against the harsh fluorescent lights overhead. As his vision came into focus, he realized he was back in his hospital room.

The sterile smell of disinfectant filled his nostrils.

Then the memories came flooding back—the scorching desert, the pounding footsteps shaking the ground, the towering monster bearing down on him with fiery eyes. He had neglected the system's daily quest and this was his penalty. To be hunted like prey in the middle of nowhere.

He remembered being transported back and then going unconscious due to mental and physical fatigue.

It seems the hospital staff cleaned all the sand and placed him on the bed.

<Ring! >

<The daily quest is available now.>

He looked at the clock in panic. The needles of the clock just went past 16:30.

Meaning there were still 7 hours and 30 minutes left till midnight.

After yesterday's events, he mentally made a vow..... he would never neglect the daily quests EVER again!

He then checked the quest and it was the same thing as the previous day's quest.

<Daily Quest: Preparations to become strong!>

<Press-up, 100 times: Incomplete (0 100)< p>

Sit-up, 100 times: Incomplete (0/100)

Squat, 100 times: Incomplete (0/100)

Running, 10 km: Incomplete (0/10)

Warning: Incompletion of Daily Quests will result in appropriate levels of punishment.>

While Jin-woo was checking the system, a knock came from the door. As he turned his head, two tall men came inside wearing black suits.

Jin-woo tensed up, unsure of who they were or why they were there. But then they smiled at him and one asked, "Hello Mr. Sung Jin-woo, we are from the Hunters Guild, how are you feeling right now?"

"H-Hunters Guild!!"