Chapter 468 – Is This What It’s Like to See Another Server from the Main Server?
It’s ridiculous to say it now, but honestly, I somewhat expected this.
When Ayeon said she was running a booth, I figured it wouldn’t be ordinary business.
Especially since the operation was going on inside rather than outside.
And when Ayeon got involved, I thought she’d have at least a succubus or two with her.
I was right up to that point.
A single succubus was visible from the entrance of the hallway.
She was sitting at a desk, grinning and smiling.
And behind her was a mirror that looked like it could be opened.
As if there was something behind her she didn’t want to show.
[……What on earth is Ayeon doing.]
‘I only got the booth location…’
But the other thing was something I couldn’t have anticipated at all.
A gate with two thin pillars on either side.
It looked like it was meant for some kind of metal inspection.
Honestly, I questioned whether that was even necessary.
After all, most hunters aren’t exactly human beings.
Installing something like that wouldn’t stop anyone from bringing weapons.
In the first place, [Healing Succubus Korea Branch 2] doesn’t even have that strict of inspections.
“I smell dessert!”
“Now even calling someone a pig is not enough; we’re at dog level now, www.”
“Shut it, you slutty girl!”
Adding to my confusion were Elcia’s words.
“Shinwoo, hearing the Ear Goblin talk makes it sound like there’s a cafe or something?”
“But is there really a reason to hide like this?”
“That’s true…”
Especially disregarding the gate that looks like a metal detector.
I thought covering the inside with a mirror was a bit strange.
There must be several booths since the floor is wide enough.
So, others must be complaining to Ayeon.
What kind of guts do you have to just block it all off like that?
Instead of my curiosity lessening, it kept growing.
“Welcome! Are you a customer?”
“Uh… for now?”
In that moment, the succubus suddenly approached us and spoke.
“Eh? Are you by any chance Korean?”
“Except for one, we are all Korean, and since I understand Korean, it doesn’t matter.”
“Thank goodness! I don’t have a translator, so speaking in Japanese has been really tough!”
As if she wouldn’t allow my questions to surface.
“Then please follow me over here.”
“But didn’t anyone mention you were coming?”
“No, nothing like that. Why do you ask?”
“Um… never mind.”
I found it a bit odd.
Even if Ayeon forgot to mention us.
If she’s a succubus working in Korea, she should recognize this combination right away.
But she was answering as if she didn’t know anything.
“This guy doesn’t recognize the direct consort, does he, Shinwoo?”
“Right? And I’m actually the direct consort, and I’m not even wearing a hood!”
“Maybe he’s the type to forget his passphrase too!”
“Don’t bring that petty stuff up, will you…”
[You’re all ridiculous. Your lord is actually having an affair with me.]
‘Damn it, get out of my head, you bitch.’
Regardless, meeting Ayeon was our goal for now.
There was no need to make a fuss about it.
Instead, we calmly began to pass through the gate.
“Please pass through the gate one by one.”
“I want to go first!”
“Elcia, don’t run; go slow.”
And the moment Elcia and I passed through the gate,
“Wait a moment!”
“What?”
Suddenly, the succubus called us to a halt.
Curious about what was going on, Elcia and I turned our attention to the succubus.
She stared intently at the tablet on the desk,
Then suddenly grinned and reached out her hand towards us.
“Please pay the entrance fee.”
“What do you mean!”
To demand money just to enter.
“How much should we give?”
“About this much would be fine.”
In a way, it was quite typical of a succubus.
“No way, paying just to enter makes sense?”
“Did you write that down wrong?”
“No, it’s exactly what I wrote down.”
It was just a bit of a burden to the amount.
[The main event hasn’t even started, but I guess they’re collecting fees.]
‘This isn’t even on the level of mobile games…’
[Lineage.]
‘That’s not a game; that’s a piece of trash that’s been through hell.’
Still, I decided to go ahead and pay.
After all, the money would go into Ayeon’s pocket anyway.
I could just ask Ayeon to pay me back later.
“Must we really pay this, Husband?”
“We can get it back from Ayeon later.”
“Well, I guess that’s true!”
Just then, Kyoukyou rushed through the gate and anxiously approached the succubus.
She looked quite dissatisfied.
“Isn’t this a bit much? I just want to look around; why do I have to pay!”
Kyoukyou’s reaction definitely made sense.
Even if she’s close with us, she wouldn’t have thought of it this far.
But the reply that came back was a bit surprising.
“Oh, you don’t have to pay!”
“Eh? Really?”
“Of course! You can pass through!”
Kyoukyou doesn’t need to pay.
“Kyoukyou, why don’t you have to pay?”
“Because I’m the first-class citizen of the Greater Japan Empire, www.”
“Congrats, Kyoukyou. I’m slightly envious.”
She must look young for that to be the case.
Meanwhile, Hyeji, even though she’s an adult, looks quite young too.
I thought Hyeji could also get through without a problem.
But the moment Hyeji passed through the gate, something unexpected happened.
“Can I just go in?”
“Wait, wait, wait, just a second!!!!!”
The succubus hurriedly rushed towards Hyeji.
Is she going to ask for money now?
I couldn’t even guess what the rules were.
Hyeji seemed to have anticipated this somewhat, and she was already pulling out money.
“What’s this? How much do I need to give?”
“Y-You can’t do that!!!”
The succubus roughly blocked Hyeji’s hand.
“Why?”
“You should be the one getting paid!”
The succubus’s expression was quite amusing.
Her pupils trembled as if she saw something unbelievable on the tablet.
Like someone was threatening her with a knife, anxious yet troubled.
A small bead of sweat was even dripping down her face.
It was a completely incomprehensible situation.
[Could it be that they realized it’s Hyeji?]
‘It doesn’t seem like it. If that were the case, they’d have gone straight for her head.’
But perhaps they were excited about getting money without much effort.
Hyeji spoke with a slightly uplifted tone, hands on her hips.
Showing her anticipative outlook rather clearly.
“Really? How much will you give me?”
“……This is a serious matter that I can’t decide.”
With each moment, the succubus’s face grew fiercer.
From awkwardness to total panic on her face.
Whatever it was, it seemed like she was in deep thought.
Fortunately, however, the succubus’s dilemma didn’t last long.
“Finally, you’ve arrived.”
“Factory Manager!”
Thanks to Ayeon who appeared out of nowhere.
“I’m sorry. I couldn’t see you because I was busy working.”
“Just in time! I was wondering what to do about this one!”
At her words, Ayeon waved her hands, as if saying not to worry.
“These are my Husband’s consorts and guests.”
“Is that so, Factory Manager? That’s a relief! Please, everyone come in!”
‘But why in the world would they call Ayeon the Factory Manager?’
[Maiden Factory.]
‘Please give me some kind of signal before you spout such nonsense, you bastard.’
Honestly, I didn’t know what was going on.
“Damn it, who’s a consort here?”
“Do you really want to die?”
“Uh, s-sorry…”
In the end, despite the ups and downs, I met Ayeon.
“What exactly are we doing here? I caught a whiff of cake!”
“Well, we’re doing something similar. But you only caught the cake scent?”
“I thought I smelled something weird too, but I didn’t really pay attention! Why?”
“Well, good job.”
I could say that my primary objective was accomplished.
“Hey! Discipline here! Even if it’s me, how could the others not recognize you!”
“I’m really sorry for not knowing!”
“It’s just because there’s a new recruit. Don’t worry; I’ll handle it properly.”
“Please don’t go that far! It’s fine, so let’s just go in!”
Now, I wanted to check out the booth Ayeon was running.
“But why were they saying they’d give money to me?”
“Uh, well, that’s… ”
“Shut up!”
“Yes, understood!”
However, Ayeon still didn’t explain why they were offering Hyeji money.
In fact, she even scolded the succubus, who was trying to explain.
Along with that, Hyeji glared with her fierce gaze, but…
“What’s with you, you bitch.”
“Uh… anyhow, don’t worry and come on in.”
“Hyeji, let’s just go.”
“Fine, got it.”
Ayeon managed to evade that question and started leading the way.
We followed her as she swung open the mirror.
The moment the scene unfolded before our eyes,
We all had to gasp in shock.
“Shinwoo, what is this?”
“……Don’t ask, I don’t know…”
“……Eh… really…?”
Even Kyoukyou, who usually has her own pace, momentarily lost her words.
“Where’s my cake?!”
“With that amount you’re eating, you really are Big Mom, www.”
Except for Elcia, who was even more laid-back and oblivious to the crisis.
“Um, is this really the Hunter Academy?”
“The Hunter Academy…? Ah, I see that thing.”
Because right now, the third floor of the Hunter Academy was.
“It is, however, the place of business for my lady.”
“Crazy lady. Crazy lady. Crazy lady.”
Since it had turned into the very Red-light District itself.
Subtly but distinctly alluring lights that gently uplift the heart.
A scent that momentarily makes your body feel lazy.
And slightly sticky music that gradually heightens the mood.
Plus, a plethora of succubi in various states of undress that could make onlookers blush.
This was an incredibly familiar sight compared to what I’d seen in Korea.
[It’s the Japan server.]
‘Looks like Nobel-chan came to Japan and it’s turned into Japan here too, dammit…’
The [Healing Succubus Korea Branch] had undeniably descended upon the Japan Hunter Academy.
