Chapter 19
Thieves (6)
“Hurrrr…! Kha!”
Lim So-hee drank the soup in a large bowl refreshingly.
“Is it tasty?”
“Yeah. This is totally awesome!”
Lim So-hee said with sparkling eyes.
‘I probably don’t need to mention that this is monster meat.’
Of course, after going through a purification process, it’s perfectly safe to eat. But people still tend to subtly avoid monster meat.
Good is good.
If she herself eats it so deliciously, that’s all that matters.
‘She’s really just a simple girl.’
Watching Lim So-hee frantically tearing into smoked monster meat, Kang Hyeon swallowed a bitter laugh.
‘Just a little while ago, she was throwing a fit about how she couldn’t walk around dressed like this.’
Lim So-hee had changed so much that anyone who knew her would absolutely not recognize her. Pristine white and clean skin, long black hair hanging down straight. An ultra-mini skirt that minimized fabric use to the extreme. Her beast-like eyes were corrected with circle lenses, transformed into an indecipherable mysterious charm. She looked like a mysterious and delicate girl who had just burst out of a manga.
All of this was Yoon Na-rae’s work.
-Ugh… How frustrating! She suits it even better than me!
The quality was undeniable, to the point where even that proud Yoon Na-rae would acknowledge it.
But Lim So-hee herself was almost on the verge of tears.
-W-what is this…
Looking in the mirror, Lim So-hee was half-whimpering, thinking she couldn’t pull it off.
Kang Hyeon, having obtained information that she likes eating, decided to have her eat first and think later.
“By the way, what kind of meat is this? Are meats like this still available these days?”
Fortunately, the operation was a great success.
As soon as the food went in, Lim So-hee was now wearing a happy expression as if she had never been upset.
“It’s steak.”
“Ah! No wonder it’s delicious.”
Of course, it wasn’t steak.
But Lim So-hee, who was still young and had never eaten a proper steak during her school years, kept exclaiming in admiration, wondering if this was the steak she had only heard about.
‘How incredibly stupid!?’
Though his conscience was pricked, sometimes a white lie is necessary.
“By the way, can you do it?”
“Huh? Do what?”
Lim So-hee asked while chewing the meat.
“Information. Can you get it?”
“Of course. I just need to find out where the gold is hidden, right?”
“That’s right. Approach Major General Park Byeong-geun and find out the location of the hidden gold by any means necessary. Once you do that, your job is done.”
“Um… Would Park Byeong-geun like this appearance?”
Lim So-hee asked, looking at her own body.
“I analyzed the dozens of women who recently entered his bedroom and dressed you accordingly. It’s guaranteed to work, so don’t worry.”
“Hmm… If it’s like that, it should work out… I’ve done some wrongs too. I’ll eat this good meal and try my best. And if it goes well, you said you’d set me up with a share too.”
“Hmm, right. Work hard.”
This is a transaction.
Though his heart was slightly pricked by the words ‘good meal’, Kang Hyeon reminded himself it was just a deal and endured.
“Why aren’t you eating?”
“Oh, I’m not hungry.”
“Really? This is completely delicious.”
“It’s fine, eat a lot.”
Somehow, it seemed like he would never be hungry again.
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Ippotranslation
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Injae, Gangwon-do Province.
A city with a population of 30,000, the lowest population density in the country.
Originally, apart from a military base, it was an ordinary quiet town.
But as the world changed and the Korean Independent Alliance was formed, Injae transformed.
In this era where Korea’s population dropped from 51 million to less than one-fifth.
Injae had become a metropolis with over 200,000 inhabitants.
Though there were issues with slum areas predominantly populated by migrants.
At least here, unlike other cities, you won’t die by encountering a monster while walking.
For these reasons, Injae continued to grow and expand.
“Whew, Who is that woman?”
“Has such a woman been in our town?”
“She’s absolutely like a celebrity.”
Lim So-hee walked silently along the city streets.
Countless gazes and comments following her.
Most people were unwashed, with grimy skin.
In such a context, being not just clean but actually fragrant drew inevitable attention.
‘These guys aren’t even worth a punch…’
Lim So-hee, her face turning red, lowered her head.
In fact, Lim So-hee was already the type to attract attention.
Hating that, she had covered her entire body with tattoos and worn various accessories to exude intimidation.
The gazes toward her gradually changed from lust to fear.
She had become accustomed to that.
‘Just wait until this job is over…’
While trembling at the blatant sticky gazes she was feeling after a long time, someone approached.
“Is something wrong?”
A tall, handsome man in military uniform approached Lim So-hee.
“N-no, nothing…”
“I’m Captain Lee Seo-gil from the headquarters support unit. You don’t seem to be in good condition. If needed, I can escort you to the medical unit. Protecting citizens is our mission.”
People who saw Captain Lee Seo-gil turned away with frowns.
“That informant bastard… He’s trying to pick up another woman again.”
“That old man Park Byeong-geun is quite powerful. Doesn’t he get tired?”
People slowly dispersed, seemingly already familiar with such scenes.
Catching these reactions, Lim So-hee nodded.
“Yes… May I ask a favor?”
“Of course. Let’s go together.”
Captain Lee Seo-gil smiled kindly and guided Lim So-hee.
Shortly after.
Lim So-hee arrived at the medical unit with Lee Seo-gil.
He conventionally checked her condition and quickly got to the point.
“Is your name Han Ah-reum?”
“Yes…”
For this operation, Lim So-hee was using the alias Han Ah-reum.
“Miss Ah-reum, did you come from another region?”
“Yes. I just arrived today…”
“You have no companions? It must not have been easy for a woman to come here alone.”
“I’m an orphan… On the way, I traveled with other refugees.”
“I see.”
Captain Lee Seo-gil made a sympathetic, somber expression and shook his head.
“If you’re okay with it, our military would like to protect Ah-reum. Is that alright?”
“Can you really do that for me…?”
“Of course. Our Korean Independent Alliance’s Alliance Leader, Major General Park Byeong-geun, is generous. If Ah-reum cooperates a little, we will absolutely guarantee your safety.”
“Oh…”
Lim So-hee made the most grateful expression she could, looking at Captain Lee Seo-gil with sparkling eyes.
Lee Seo-gil turned his head.
‘What a waste. If only she didn’t match that old man’s taste, I would have claimed her.’
In fact, Lee Seo-gil was the officer in charge of supplying women to Park Byeong-geun.
Picking up the leftover crumbs was one of Captain Lee Seo-gil’s greatest pleasures.
‘I’ll give up this time.’
While the innocent woman in front of him was tempting, it was too risky.
At a glance, it was clear Park Byeong-geun would like her.
If he touched her and Park Byeong-geun found out, he’d be finished.
Captain Lee Seo-gil cleanly decided to give up on Lim So-hee and dedicate her to Park Byeong-geun.
‘If I do well, I might even get promoted this time.’
Captain Lee Seo-gil spread his wings of imagination, completely unaware of what was about to unfold.
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Ippotranslation
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“Hehe… Finally, he’s coming.”
Major General Park Byeong-geun rubbed his palms together like a fly’s offspring.
Soon, a woman would arrive here. No, a woman named Lim So-hee. His anticipation was palpable.
“It’s amazing that such a pure girl still exists. Living long really lets you see things.”
He had been so surprised when he saw the photograph sent by Captain Lee Seo-gil.
– She’s slightly resisting, but if we soothe her a bit, she’ll come over.
– Use any means necessary to bring her!
The moment he saw the photo, he couldn’t help but get physically aroused.
Despite being 63 years old and past his prime, Major General Park’s sexual vigor showed no signs of waning.
In fact, lately he felt his virility was becoming even stronger, to the point of being troublesome.
“That incident back then is now a blessing. Hehe.”
His wife and children who died swept up in the battle with Agon.
He had secretly wiped away tears because of this before, but now he was almost grateful.
Already, he had fathered children with more than five women, so he had no worries about continuing his lineage.
– Knock, knock.
A knocking sound was heard at the door.
“This is Captain Lee Seo-gil.”
Hearing the voice outside, Major General Park put on a solemn expression.
“Come in.”
Eventually the door opened, and two people entered.
Park looked at the woman standing behind Captain Lee, swallowing his saliva.
‘So beautiful… So lovely…’
Even though she was old enough to be his granddaughter, only dirty thoughts filled his mind.
“Everything is settled, right?”
“Yes. You need not worry.”
“Good. You may go.”
Despite Park’s dismissal, Captain Lee hesitated.
Knowing that Lee was desperate for promotion recently, Park clicked his tongue.
“Tsk. I’ll promote you to major at the next review. You can go now.”
“Thank you!”
Lee left with a bright smile.
Left alone with Lim So-hee, Park beckoned her.
“Come sit here.”
Sitting next to the bed, Park stared intently at her face.
“Your name is Han Ah-reum, right?”
“Yes…”
“Ah-reum… What a beautiful name.”
She was truly a girl he wanted to embrace.
Moreover, she had mysterious eyes with a peculiar charm.
“Your eyes are quite unusual. Is there a reason?”
“My vision isn’t good… I’m wearing contact lenses.”
“Can I see your original eyes?”
As he spoke, Park subtly placed his hand on her thigh.
“I’m sorry, but that’s not possible…”
“Why not? Don’t worry about your vision. From now on, you just need to keep your eyes closed.”
Park spoke in a disgusting tone, wearing a revolting smile.
His lower body was so swollen it seemed ready to burst through his military pants.
“So hurry. I want to see your real eyes.”
At that moment.
Suddenly, Lim So-hee’s demeanor changed completely.
“No, you motherfucker.”
Speaking savagely with an expression like she’d bitten a bug.
Startled by her sudden transformation, Park blinked.
“What… What did you say?”
“Did your ears get blocked because you’re an old pervert? I said NO. How many times do I have to repeat?”
“Y-you! How dare this crazy woman…”
As he was speaking, Park suddenly gasped.
“Kyaa, ugh…!”
Her snow-white hand was strongly gripping his lower body.
An inexplicable pleasure and terrible pain simultaneously dominated his entire body.
“Old pervert. Before I turn you into a eunuch, answer properly.”
“What are you suddenly… Kkeok!”
Lim So-hee pulled Park close.
“Where is the gold?”
“Gold? I don’t know!”
“Stop bullshitting. The 10 tons of gold brought from Daegu. Where is it?”
Momentary panic flashed in Park’s eyes.
Lim So-hee, catching this, applied more pressure with her hand.
“Aaaaah…!”
As Park was about to scream in pain, she quickly reached out and covered his mouth.
“I already know everything. Tell me where you’ve hidden it.”
Gradually, her nails were growing on the hand gripping Park’s lower body.
As blood began to flow from his genitals, Park became desperate.
‘Is this crazy woman serious?!‘
He initially thought she was just trying to scare him.
He was even secretly enjoying and getting more excited by the situation.
But as real blood started flowing from his genitals, he couldn’t help but panic.
“Aaah! Just let go first! This could really end badly!”
“If you don’t want real trouble, speak quickly. We don’t have time.”
Perhaps because of the commotion, distant footsteps approaching could be heard.
If soldiers burst in now, the situation would become complicated.
“Speak quickly! Unless you want to become a eunuch!”
Screaming in pain of his genitals being torn, Park yelled.
“Aaaah! Seohwa-myeon! In the basement of the middle school in Seohwa-myeon!”
Lim So-hee tore the magic scroll given by Hyeon.
A scroll that distinguishes truth from lies.
Red means lies, blue means truth.
After tearing the scroll, a red response appeared.
“Is that a lie?!”
“Aaaah, this is crazy!”
“Tell me properly. No time! Will I really cut it off?!”
“Mi-Misiryeong! Near the Thieves School in Misiryeong, there’s an underground bunker. The gold is inside!”
Lim So-hee tore the scroll again.
This time a blue response appeared.
“Bastard. You should have said that from the start.”
Lim So-hee released Park.
Then she struck his jaw with full force.
-Boom!
Park’s head hit the floor, and he immediately lost consciousness.
“Ptui!”
After spitting on him, Lim So-hee jumped out the window.
