Chapter 39:

Chapter 39:

Lucys Strategy Route (2)

After Wednesday classes ended, I came to meet Professor Im Sol.

We had become the type to get in touch with each other when needed. It wasnt something either of us decided, but it felt comfortable that way. I often had my own work to do, and I assumed she had her own research as well.

Hey, you came. Im in the middle of something crucial, so just wait a moment.

Professor Im Sol was maintaining a strange magic circle with one hand while inputting the magic circle into a hologram device with the other.The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.

*Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep beep beep!*

Weird noises and smoke started coming out of the machine.

Aww, it failed again

She dispersed the magic circle with a flick of her hand, then finally looked at me and said, So, why did you come today? Oh, should I suck you off first?

She used to get all flustered hearing the word boobs, but now Shes really a genius at adapting to anything.

When she acts all nonchalant like this, I wonder whats up with my sudden drop in libido. Perhaps Im just fickle?

Without waiting for my answer, Professor Im Sol took off her robe.

Just a sec, Professor. I didnt come here today for research.

Wait, my jawhuh?

Im Sol made a puzzled sound while making an Oh-Ah face, as she loosened her jaw.

Can you do something with this communication bead?

Its that communication device Felix gave me, the one that could only receive.

Oh, its a communication bead, right? Looks like its got a one-way receiving magic on it, so it wont send anything. And its disposable. Whyd you bring this cheap thing?

This woman, she doesnt even need Equipment Status Window to figure out the magic on the bead in a snap. Its impressive, and a little scary.

Yee, this communication bead is linked to a transmitting bead. Can you trace it?

Trace? I can do that, but whats your plan?

Uh, its a bit hard to explain, but its not for anything sketchy.

Hmm, youre not a bad kid And this is just a shoddy magical tool, so its an easy task.

Great! Can you do it, professor? Its kinda urgent.

Its way more urgent than getting a fellatio from her.

Lucys entering a dangerous phase now. The plan was Felix to kidnap her, and he would send me the coordinates. But now I realize theres no guarantee that he will contact me.

In the game, coordinates would be sent for the sake of moving the story along, but this is real life. I have to be prepared for anything. Actually, I shouldve thought about this sooner, but the weekend was crazy with the succubus shenanigans.

Ugh, youre the only one using me for some lousy magic job, you know?

Im sorry. Ill show you something interesting if you help me with this.

Alright, alright. Ill make an exception this time. Just wait a moment; Ill handle it quick.

Seeing Professor Im Sol looking a bit bummed that shes using her high-end skills for this, I tried to cheer her up.

Maybe showing her some new magic or a different way of using it would make her happy. Shed probably love it if I showed her how I managed to instantly construct a magic circle yesterday.

Soon, Professor Im Sol put the communication bead on her research desk and started working on the magic circles. While I was admiring them, a voice popped into my head.

[Wow, is that person even human? She can use magic like that?]

Shes is a genius, too.

I whispered, still gazing at the magic circles. In the game setting, shes a worldwide genius, so its not surprising that Lillianas amazed.

[But whats your relationship with her? Why does she have to loosen her jaw when researching with you?]

I couldnt say anything in response.

***

Professor Im Sol quickly examined the communication bead. She set up a magic that would continue to mark the transmitting beads coordinates, even if they werent marked on the other end, and it would notify me if the transmitting bead was destroyed.

I then showed her how to instantly activate a magic circle for barrier I had recently learned.

At first, she kept repeating Huh? Huh? Huh?! Then, she fell deep in thought and finally exclaimed, Eureka! She hugged me, saying how I always came through and helped her out.

After her breakthrough, she insisted that I should receive some fellatio as compensation. So, yeah, I had no choice. Im the protagonist, and my libido apparently has a life of its own.

[Perverted creep. Disgusting degenerate. Scumbag contractor. Lecherous man.]

But Lilliana doesnt know that, so I guess Ill graciously pardon her for slapping those labels on me.

You dont get it, but she was the one who tempted me first, you know? And this is a revolution for freedom, so I wont be treated unfairly.

[Lee Hoyeon, the sick pervert who views women as mere tools for his sexual pleasure. A scheming criminal who preys on a naive mage who knows nothing but magic research, exploiting her for his own disgusting fantasies.]

Cut it out already!

[What kind of horny bastard demands a blowjob as payment for helping with research?]

Woman, youre a succubus. Figure out what to do when your contractor is in heat.

Am I the one whos at fault? Did I do something wrong again?

[Youre dead if you dare ask me to do that. Its not going to happen]

Yes, yes. Im not interested.

Well, actually, I am interested Would it work if I said I retract my previous statement right now? Probably not.

[So, whats that communication bead for?]

Its just when the alarm goes off, it means I have to go fight a demon.

Still, thanks to you, I feel energized.

The flowers in the vase that Felix always watered and took care of to cheer me up. The blue flowers, matching my hair color, always calmed my heart.

Lucy, you came early.

After a while, Felix entered through the open door.

Yeah, I brought lots of books too!

Great. We have plenty of time, so lets take it slow and go through each one.

I took out a mana research book from my bag and sat down. With Felix around, my uneasy feeling seemed to ease a bit.

You cant do it like this here. Mana circulation might get messed up.

Oh, I see. Youre quite knowledgeable in studying?

Oh please, this is just basic stuff.

Time passed, and we devoted a couple of hours to focused studying. Felix excused himself to go to the restroom. As soon as he was gone, my chest tightened as if it were a lie.

Ugh, this is strange.

*Ding!*

Ji-eun?

I checked the message from my friend Ji-eun.

[Ji-eun: Hey! What are you up to?]

[Lucy: Studying with Felix! Its at the club room. Wanna join us?]

[Ji-eun: Sorry, I prefer studying in the classroom only. Haha, but its good to see you in a better mood lately.]

[Lucy: Yeah, my worries disappeared. Oh, by the way, weve been getting tons of membership applications for our club, all of a sudden. Everythings going so well~]

[Ji-eun: Oh, thats great. Tell Hoyeon to treat me something delicious, okay?]

I raised an eyebrow. Ji-eun knows that I had a bit of a dispute with Hoyeon, so why is his name being mentioned now?

[Lucy: Why is his name suddenly coming up?]

[Ji-eun: Huh? Havent you two reconciled? I heard Hoyeon was complaining every day to the club office that Friendship Club wasnt listed in the club list.]

Huh?

I was so surprised that I let out a gasp of amazement.

[Lucy: Really? Did you see it with your own eyes?]

[Ji-eun: Yeah. Didnt you know? It didnt show up on the system, and the promotion post on EveryDay wasnt visible. How are new members supposed to find and join the club when its like that? Hoyeon had a huge fight about it.]

It was news to me. Hoyeon never mentioned it.

[Ji-eun: So, I naturally assumed you two had reconciled. Was I wrong?]

I decided to close the chat with Ji-eun. I lowered my head and pressed my temples with both hands, lost in thought.

Somethings odd.

Felixs words had been slowly chipping away at my self-esteem.

Lucy! Are you okay? Do you want to take a break?

Felixs voice suddenly reached me, but strangely, it didnt sound as trustworthy as it always had.

I should say something now. Why cant I find the words?

Its okay! Im not sick. Lets just get back to studying! I should have spoken like my usual self I should have said something

Ah.

Lucy?

I turned my head to look at Felix. His eyes were genuinely concerned, and his voice was soft and clear. I hesitated for a moment, then closed the book and stood up.

Um, sorry! I suddenly remembered something urgent that I need to attend to.

Suddenly? You dont have any schedule today. Theres no urgent appointment either.

Felix seemed to probe as if he knew the truth, even though I had never discussed my appointments or schedules with him.

Well, I feel like I need to meet Hoyeon.

Why?

I just I think there might have been a misunderstanding. Im not sure, but I think I need to talk to him about it.

If I say no, will you still go?

Felixs voice sank deeper than usual.

Im sorry. But something something feels amiss. Rumors have spread, that much is clear. I need to resolve this and bring Hoyeon back here

*Crash!*

Felix accidentally knocked over the vase he had been gently stroking with one hand. I took a step back, startled.

Ugh. Handsome pricks are trouble, after all. No matter how much you step on them, a single act of kindness can restore anyones favorability. Fuck this!

Felix? Whats all this suddenly?

With a face like this, Ive managed to make quite an impression, havent I? Havent I? Ah, I dont know. I cant stand it anymore!

Felix abruptly pushed the vase he had cherished aside and got up from his seat.

My instincts kicked in, and I summoned mana. All my senses were sending out enormous danger signals.

*Gulp*

Im sorry, Lucy. I wanted to hold back as much as possible and devour you slowly but you made me to do this. Understand?

Felixs face, which always displayed kindness and a gentle smile, was now contorted into a sinister expression, filled with lust.

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