00882 All That Glitters Is Not Gold, Part Three

“First, the Northern Alliance has contacted us—they’re willing to send nine hundred troops.”

“Nine hundred? That seems a bit low for the entire North.”

“Right. So I asked around, and apparently there are about fifteen hundred qualified users in total.”

“So the remaining six hundred would be assigned to the Northern Continent’s defense?”

Click. Kim Hanbyul gently closed the door and nodded. Then, hesitantly, she walked over and paused right in front of me. After a moment, she circled back beside the desk, avoiding my gaze. As if trying to be subtle, she slowly bent her knees and, before I knew it, was crawling under the desk. I sighed and covered my face with my hands.

“Hanbyul…”

I called out anxiously, but she didn’t seem to care at all and instead grabbed onto my pant leg. My pants slipped down slightly, giving me a brief moment of relief before the sticky, soft warmth wrapped around me. Glancing down, I caught sight of Kim Hanbyul teasing her pink tongue.

Lick, lick. She flicked her tongue along my urethra repeatedly. What choice did I have? Feeling my slowly swelling member, I lowered my hands that had been shielding myself.

“What’s gotten into you? You never used to be like this.”

“Istantel Row and Hamil… lick, lick… including their clans, six hundred each… haah, the scent of men…”

“Wait, Hanbyul? Are you even listening to what I’m saying?”

“The Han clan agreed to send five hundred… oh, and Seo Jinwoo, one of the top ten, and Yu Ji-tae, the Death Knight, are also participating…”

Was I even being heard? It seemed she was more focused on satisfying her desires under the guise of reporting. Her behavior was outrageously bold. At this rate, should I just go all the way with a deep throat?

“The Assassins will send two hundred… only selecting professional assassins who meet the criteria…”

My fully aroused member stood rigid, glistening with saliva. Kim Hanbyul, eyes glazed, parted her lips gently. Bit by bit, she swallowed the hard shaft, finally burying her head completely. It was astonishing that such a small mouth could take it all the way to the base.

“Shi Koa Yeaea Pa-bae Ye… (The Shin Koran Alliance will send eight hundred…) Ai Xiao Huihaehao… (They’re also preparing reserve supplies…)”

Eight hundred from the Shin Koran Alliance. That much I barely caught.

“…Just swallow it.”

The idea of reporting through fellatio was ridiculous from the start, but honestly, I wasn’t in any state to protest. The sensation of my uvula brushing against her throat and the head sliding deep inside was unbearably stimulating.

Still, she seemed a bit hesitant, not moving her head up and down. Instead, she murmured with her mouth full, then began sucking like she was savoring ice cream. Though it looked a bit difficult, her earnest effort made me involuntarily harden even more. Is it really that good?

Suddenly, Kim Hanbyul pursed her lips firmly and started pulling back. As she slid her tongue over mine, the sensation was like my entire shaft was being pulled out, making me moan involuntarily.

Finally, with a pop, she released the head. Her mouth was still slightly open, saliva pooling inside. Squinting, she swallowed the collected spit, each gulp making her delicate Adam’s apple bob in a way that was incredibly erotic.

Puh!

Only after swallowing it all did she exhale deeply, as if the earth itself had opened beneath her. After catching her breath, she spoke quietly.

“And Reverse said…”

…So you’re just reporting, huh? Even she can be this nonchalant sometimes.

“They’re sending eleven hundred.”

“Eleven hundred?”

“Yes. The largest number among the ten clans participating in the Eastern Continent relief. Practically everyone is joining, including their subordinates.”

“That many? Are you sure they didn’t just throw anyone in?”

“I thought so too, but no. Do you remember the Musha clan?”

“The Musha clan…?”

I wasn’t sure if I remembered.

“Oh, were they part of my expedition during the Steel Mountain campaign?”

“Turns out their clan lord died during the Steel Mountain assault. They almost disbanded, but someone introduced them to the Reverse clan, and they merged.”

“Oh, that explains it… But how do you know all this?”

“Uncle Jaeryong told me.”

“User Shin Jaeryong?”

“Yes. That ‘someone’ was Uncle Jaeryong. Seems they have some connection.”

Now that I think about it, I vaguely recall hearing something similar before.

Anyway, to sum up, including us, eight clans have responded so far. Total troops come to four thousand seven hundred… huh?

“Wait, you said among ten clans?”

“Yes? Yes.”

“Are you sure you didn’t miscalculate? The central administration said they’re excluded—they’re in charge of defense command.”

“I know. But the Light clan just contacted us, saying they want to join the relief force. Two hundred troops.”

“The Light clan? Where’s that?”

“They were in the same squad during the Steel Mountain assault. Also, as you’ll see in the deployment report, the relief force is seriously short on priests. The Light clan is famous for having many priests, so I thought it’d be good to mention it.”

I see. If that’s true, it might be worth considering. Adding the Light clan would bring the total to four thousand nine hundred. With some rounding, we’d barely cross five thousand. It’s just enough, though still a bit tight.

“What about the Tower of Magic?”

“No word yet.”

Kim Hanbyul shook her head and lowered her head toward my groin again. I gently stroked the crown of her head, which was bobbing up and down like an elevator. Just as I was about to drift into thought, feeling the active movements of her tongue soothing my arousal—

Bang!

“Oppa! Oppa!”

“Ugh, ack!”

Yoo Jeong suddenly burst through the door, biting her lip sharply. Startled, Kim Hanbyul bit down hard too. Ouch.

“You should knock before coming in.”

“Ah, sorry.”

Seeing Yoo Jeong giggle, I quietly slid my chair back in. I was about to speak when I suddenly exhaled sharply. I thought she’d stay still, but, as if mocking my expectations, Kim Hanbyul started moving again—this time, even biting down firmly with her mouth.

“So, what’s up? Why?”

“Oh, nothing much. Oppa, do you have any spare GP?”

“GP?”

“Yeah. If you have some, can you lend me a bit?”

“I do have some… but GP can’t be traded. So I can’t lend or repay it.”

“I know, but given the situation, I just wanted to ask. You just have to say you’ll lend it. I’ll pay you back… with my body.”

Pop!

Damn it, don’t make noise while you’re doing that. You’ll get caught.

Clearing my throat, I spoke a bit louder.

“Cut the nonsense. Why do you need to borrow it?”

Yoo Jeong smiled slyly, hands on her hips.

“That’s a secret!”

Pop!

“Hehe. You know how busy you’ve been preparing for the war lately.”

Pop!

“So we’re working on something ourselves. Like a secret weapon, you could say. Anyway, we need GP for that. A lot of it!”

Pop!

“But it’s such an expensive commodity, and the more you buy…”

Suddenly, Yoo Jeong frowned, sensing something off. She blinked and glanced left and right. I quickly nudged her with my foot to signal.

After a long moment of hesitation, she reluctantly continued.

“Anyway, think of it as an investment.”

Pop!

What the hell, Kim Hanbyul? Are you doing this on purpose? There’s no way you’re this perfectly in sync by accident.

I peeked up cautiously and saw Yoo Jeong glaring at me with narrowed eyes. Then, I immediately sensed a surge of magical energy flooding the room—I knew we’d been caught. She always has a sixth sense at moments like this.

Pop, pop, pop, pop?

Yeah, now you’re sucking like you want me to hear you. But am I imagining it, or does it feel like you’re teasing me?

Just then, Yoo Jeong dashed over, bent at the waist, and checked under the desk. Her face twisted in a mix of shock and anger.

“Ki-Kim Hanbyul? Are you crazy?”

“Huh? Why?”

“What are you doing down there?”

“I’m having sex with oppa.”

“What? What? What?”

“Well, oral sex, but still.”

Her tone was as if she was saying, “You’ve already seen everything, so why ask?” Yoo Jeong’s mouth dropped open in disbelief. Honestly, even I was surprised by how nonchalant she sounded. I could only chuckle.

Yoo Jeong’s lips parted like a fish’s, then she suddenly shouted.

“Shameless! Shameless!”

“Yes.”

“Disgraceful!”

“Sure.”

“Brazen!”

“Got it.”

“Impudent!”

“Should I keep going?”

Kim Hanbyul snorted as if I was ridiculous and shrugged. Then, without missing a beat, she resumed her fellatio with a face that said she was enjoying every second. The problem was, Yoo Jeong wasn’t just going to stand there and watch.

“Hah, ha!”

Yu-jeong Lee, who had been shouting strange things, suddenly snapped and threw off her outer coat in irritation. She even stripped off her underwear, revealing her perky breasts, and before I could say a word, she slipped swiftly behind the desk. Kim Han-byul, clearly caught off guard, stared at her with wide eyes.

“What are you doing?”

“Then what are you doing? With those tiny boobs?”

“That’s not right. I should be the one to—wait, what did you say?”

“Ahhh~ Can’t hear you~.”

Yu-jeong ignored her completely and shoved Han-byul hard with her shoulder. Then, opening her mouth wide, she took him in with a snap. Han-byul wasn’t about to back down either. She steeled her gaze, pressed her cheek against Yu-jeong’s, and hurriedly moved to stake her claim.

A moment later.

“Eek! Slurp~! Mmm! Slurp, slurp~!”

“Mm! Smooch~! Mmm! Smooch, smooch~!”

Their tongues tangled fiercely as they explored the manhood with savage hunger. Watching the two heads—one with fiery red hair, the other a deep blue—wriggling competitively between their thighs, I collapsed weakly onto the desk.

We’re about to leave soon, and these two aren’t even nervous?

The message from the Tower of Magic came late in the afternoon.

(“Sorry for the delay in contacting you.”)

“That’s fine, as long as the schedule isn’t disrupted.”

I replied diplomatically, and the voice on the other end chuckled softly through the comm link.

(“Don’t worry. The march won’t be delayed. It just took some time to convince everyone internally. You know how wizards are.”)

“Whatever it is, as long as the date holds, it’s fine.”

(“And… I’m sorry.”)

“Hm?”

(“The angel told me everything. I understand now why you had to rush. I was a bit sharp earlier, wasn’t I?”)

“No, I think your reaction was perfectly natural.”

For a moment, I wanted to say, “You really think the angel told you everything?” but I held back and answered politely. I didn’t need to know exactly what was said or how they were persuaded. Like someone once said, it’s better to just let things be. If old hostilities flare up again, it’ll only cause more trouble.

It’s ironic, really. No matter the situation, I have to admit the angel’s skill.

(“Thanks for saying that. Anyway, the persuasion is done. We have four hundred skilled wizards ready to join the relief forces officially.”)

“Welcome aboard. Oh, will that user be joining too?”

(“If you mean the cursed sorcerer Kang Tae-wook, of course. I saw him humming happily earlier. Ugh, creepy.”)

“Oh, that’s good news.”

(“What’s with the ‘oh’? There’s something more important. Saying sorry with words isn’t enough.”)

“Y-yeah. Then…”

Click. I cut the communication immediately. I didn’t need to hear the rest. It was obvious—he’d say something like, “Words aren’t enough, so I’ll make it up to you with actions.”

With that, the force made up of ten clans was complete. Now that wizards from the Tower of Magic were participating, I had no doubt the relief army’s strength would be greatly enhanced. Especially since each verified wizard was a valuable asset.

All told, that made about five thousand three hundred soldiers, maybe over five thousand five hundred if you count the mercenaries.

Defense would be handled by Lee Hyo-eul, so I didn’t need to worry about that. Once the situation updates came in, I planned to review them carefully and then get up. Having finished the most urgent task, I intended to get some fresh air.

That’s when it happened.

Ding!

A familiar notification sounded in my ear. Immediately, two short messages appeared in midair. What now? Had there been a change in the mission?

『User Yu-jeong Lee is using GP on behalf of the proxy.』

『One million GP will be deducted from user Kim Soo-hyun’s Gold Points.』

At that moment, I couldn’t help but gasp in shock.

“W-what? One million?”

I had allowed the request but expected it to be at most three or four hundred thousand.

How did it end up costing a million GP?

What on earth did they buy?

---------------------------= Author’s Note =---------------------------

The fierce, wild male bear that roamed the jungle,

Unable to withstand the all-night ordeal,

Eventually, it passed out.

Grrrrr…. ㅇ<-<