Chapter 25: The Witch's Contract and Blessing
Chapter 25: The Witch's Contract and Blessing
The Witch's Contract and Blessing
"I'm still not feeling tired?"
Seven hours into the flesh-mingling affair, Yoomin finally drifted into slumber. If it weren't for Baek Taeyang's physique, I might have thrown in the towel. It was truly fascinating to observe my penis staying up for the entire marathon clear proof that the snake on my thigh wasn't just a fancy ornament.
"Now it should be a bit more bearable." Rising for a glass of water, a twinge in my back reminded me of how many times she'd scratched me while clinging. Red lines were undoubtedly etched into my skin. Her whispered pleas of "Don't ditch me, cherish me" in my ear nearly pushed me over the edge.
"I spent the whole day again with a woman"
Yoomin's morning entrance turned into nighttime revelation after I came to my senseit happened yesterday and today. Is this the fated tale of Baek Taeyang? A blend of pleasure and mind-twisting challenges. The issue is that the body isn't fatigued, but the mind is.
"Come to think of it, there was some kind of notification."
When Yoomin said giving herself to me, an alert window appeared in my vision. I was in the process of taming at that time, so I couldn't check it.
Achievemen Unlocked! [Sweet and Ruthless Contractor of the Witch]
The witch makes a contract with only one person in her lifetime. Therefore, it is very cautious, meticulous, and sometimes malicious. But you have brought the witch to submission and gained blessings.
As a reward, [Sub Skill] Witch's Blessing(S) is granted!
Witch's Blessing(S) {Sealed} :: Does not easily tire. The body is strengthened. Sees everything clearly.
(Always active, if the contract is broken, it changes to Eternal Curse(SSS)
The effect is reduced because the current contract has not been accepted.
"Blessing? Contract?" As I mumbled incoherently, a sizable scroll materialized before my eyes. Unfurling gradually, it emitted a palpably intense energy.
"I can't read anything"
Unknown characters and the wriggling letters of insects dazzled my eyes. In that moment of suspicion, I wondered if it was a scam, attempting to coerce me into signing a contract without knowing its content.
In real-time, ink blurred, erased, clumped, and scattered. Unrecognizable characters were gradually transforming into legible ones. After several repetitions of this process, a lengthy text was completed.
[Absolute Trust Contract]
This contract can only be drafted by a witch, allowing a singular contract in a lifetime. The origins of the contract trace back to the unilateral massacre of [Witch] skill possessors.
The [Witch] skill is a passive skill (always active) and inheritable. The revelation that a specific individual can be definitively bestowed with a main skill has thrown the country into confusion. Merely falling into anyone's hands would grant the power to overthrow a nation.
Many witches faced slaughter as their skills were forcibly passed on. The fate of witches was perpetually tragic, as their unique energy could never be concealed.
Enduring constant suffering, witches eventually found a solution to severely limit their power and manifest it through a contract. No special conditions are needed for the contract. Just finding a trustworthy partner is sufficient.
As trust between them grows, the use of their skill becomes more proficient, allowing them to conceal their energy.
This is the sincere wish of witches who endured numerous betrayals, threats, kidnappings, hoping for at least one person to rescue them.
The contents of the [Absolute Trust Contract] do not disappear and are transmitted to the successor of the witch. The content can be modified, but if deemed unreasonable or unfair, it will be deleted under the judgment of the [Absolute Trust Contract].
The [Witch] skill possessors who do not fill out the [Absolute Trust Agreement] will not be able to use most of the [Witch] abilities. Additionally, the output of the skill will significantly decrease, and their main skill name will be changed to [Mage].
If the [Absolute Trust Contract] is written, the main skill of the contractor [So Yoomin] changes to [Witch]. The changed name is visible only to the contractor [So Yoomin], and others cannot know.
Contractor [So Yoomin] regains her original power, and this remains valid as long as the contract is maintained.
Contractor [Baek Taeyang] receives the blessing of the witch and gains the absolute trust of the witch.
Contractor [Baek Taeyang] must never betray Contractor [So Yoomin].
In case of betrayal, the contract is terminated. In this scenario, Contractor [So Yoomin] immediately loses all power, and the power is inherited by the closest person.
"There are two notable points."
The singular condition to unleash the true power of the skill is trust. While the ability to overthrow a nation is a common trait of passive skills, it remains unusual even if overlooked.
"Could the conditions vary for each passive skill?"
It's a plausible hypothesis, especially considering Yoomin mentioned it being an inheritable type.
The conditions are simple yet challenging. The skill remains mostly sealed until finding that one person to trust for a lifetime. It's a carefully crafted setting, and if it follows the original storyline, Minsoo would undoubtedly have made a contract.
"The other one is the part where the skill name changes"
Sure enough, when I examined Yoomin with [Enchanting Gaze], the skill was marked as [Witch]. However, according to the contract, it should have read [Mage] because I haven't even filled out the agreement yet. It's strange.
"What I saw was Witch though"
Whether the [Virgin Bomber] had an influence is unclear, but there seems to be some connection.
[Enchanting Gaze] is merely a B-grade. It's inconceivable for a B-grade skill to see the concealed aspects of a main skill.
"Taeyang what are you doing?"
"Getting some water, are you awake?"
"Ugh why am I not in your arms"
Not fully awake, she approached with half-closed eyes, walking towards me. Her ruby-like red hair sparkled in the moonlight, and her cat-like steps seemed to stir a gentle breeze.
It felt like a scene from a movie.
With every step she took, a spring breeze rustled. The scent of flowers was overwhelming, almost suffocating. Lily of the valley bloomed with each step of her white feet.
Huh? It's not that it looks like it's blooming it's actually blooming?
"Yoomin, flowers are growing from the floor?"
"Yeah? Oh my power control isn't quite there yet I need to lower the bracelet um"
As she nestled into my embrace and pouted, the room was transforming into a flower garden. Each adjustment of the bracelet caused the lilies of the valley to disperse like smoke in an instant.
"Taeyang give me water to drink"
"Drink and go back to sleep, okay?"
"Ung"
I took a sip of water and planted a kiss on her lips.
The immediate desire to inquire about the peculiarities in the contract details was in my mind, but questioning a woman I had just sex with, especially one who had recently shed tears, felt inappropriate.
It's not pressing anyway.
However, the kiss lingered oddly. We had already exchanged water, and observing her swallow indicated she had finished drinking.
"Yoomin, you've finished the water"
"Don't talk while kissing; it's rude hmm"
Yoomin's eyes gradually shifted to red, perhaps even deeper than her hair color.
"That's enough now; I'm feeling sleepy. Come in quickly, okay? Close the door." Satisfying her with a peck on the cheek, I entered the bedroom first.
Whether it was an illusion or not, the warmth from my lips on her cheek felt more intense than the gaze I had just experienced.
"Back to school tomorrow"
It had only been three days since entering the realm of this novel, yet so much had unfolded. I hoped for smooth and uneventful days ahead.
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"Why can't we go to school together? Do you dislike me? Am I embarrassing?"
"What are you saying? Anyone would misunderstand, and besides, coming out from the boys' dormitory together"
"We're adults, so what?"
"You're dating Minsoo, and it would be strange if you come out with me."
In reality, Yoomin knew she shouldn't be airing this grievance. She was just throwing a temper tantrum laced with aegyo because she fancied the idea of a joint school entrance.
"Taeyang, you're mean."
"Will this make it clearer for you"
"Hmph!"
After exchanging unspoken communication, the whole mood underwent a miraculous transformation. Even in my musings, it was a stellar performance.
"See you at school later."
"Okay."
Yoomin conjured a cloak out of thin air, nonchalantly wearing it backward. I had my suspicions, and indeed, it turned out to be an invisible cloak. It was almost too good to be true, but when I concentrated, Yoomin materialized instantly.
"You're the lucky one who gets to see through the act. Others can't touch or sense it."
"Incredible" I marveled. If a seasoned assassin had this ability, taking lives would be a walk in the park.
A ghost that can't be detected or touched, brandishing a knifewho could dodge that? The versatility of this ability was off the charts.
"Well then, I'll go ahead! See you at school!" With a sound of poof, Yoomin disappeared after an extra short kiss.
"It's nice"
The fulfilled fantasy of romantic cohabitation left me feeling rather pleased.
It's still amusing.
The walk to school always brought a breath of fresh air.
Having graduated from school quite some time ago, I reveled in the emotions of middle and high schoolers. The added enjoyment of being a public figure enhanced the experience.
Most of my time indoors with the ladies didn't quite showcase my popularity. Stepping outside, the difference was stark. It felt like a whole new world compared to last Friday.
Should I engage in some banter? Greetings flowed naturally, followed by the standard compliments on my good looks.
Is this the life of an influencer
It almost felt like being an idol. Had Baek Taeyang's appearance been a tad softer, there might have been a flood of photoshoot requests.
Humming a tune, I spotted a familiar face in the distant corner of an alley. It was an unusual spot on the way to school; I couldn't help but wonder what was going on there.
"Kim Minsoo?"
"Oh? Taeyang!"
Minsoo was in the company of a group, clearly not his usual crowd. Moreover, the group seemed less than thrilled, while Minsoo remained the lone optimist.
Feeling it wasn't right to leave things unresolved, I approached. As I got closer, the situation grew even more absurd.
"Why on earth are you making bank transactions in this alley?"
"Oh, the seniors needed lunch money, so I was dishing it out."
Observing the phone screen, the amount was substantial, so I commented, "The food bill comes to two hundred and fifty thousand won?"
"There are five people" Minsoo scolded me with a face that said, Don't you know that?'.
Suddenly, I recalled Kim Minsoo's profile description: Has a just and kind personality.'
What a load of crap. He's just a pushover. It was so ludicrous that a sardonic laugh involuntarily escaped me.
"Hey, junior, why not go on your merry way?"
The group labeled me as a junior and squeezed in between Minsoo and me. With all five standing side by side, it felt like a clichd special forces unit, prompting laughter.
"What's so funny?"
"Hey, what's your name?"
I was trying to get a handle on the situation amidst the shoulder bumps.
"Oh you need a security card to do this bank trick"
"These days, you can do it all with an authentication certificate, no security card needed."
Minsoo was fiddling with change while getting jostled. He was getting pushed on one side while the other side was giving a lesson on money transfers. The situation was nothing short of chaotic.
What's with these guys? Why are they so amateurish?
[Urgent Quest]!
Steal Minsoo's Spotlight!
Minsoo was destined to become a heroic protagonist, devouring all clichs in his path.
Sure, he's currently in the midst of a bank transfer, but isn't that just a manifestation of the author's skill?
Imagine a scene where he bravely defeats delinquents encountered on the streethaven't we seen that somewhere before?
Wreak havoc in the space crafted for the protagonist!
Seize the opportunity, establish your place in the spotlight, and boldly pave the way to be the protagonist!
Clear Condition: Delinquent Education [Physical] (0/5)
Deadline: Until the intervention of the student council.
Reward: 0.1% position of [Protagonist Kim Minsoo] / Penalty: Get ripped off together.
Ah that's why it felt so artificially constructed
In RPG terms, it was akin to coming out of the beginner's village and hunting down five squirrels. But Kim Minsoo wasn't hunting squirrels; he was busy collecting acorns and sharing them.
"This is really ridiculous"
"What? Ridiculous? Hey, say that again."
"What did you just say, ridiculous?"
Out of the five, the tall one, the chubby one, and the lanky onethree in totalapproached discreetly.
I couldn't help but burst into laughter. Having witnessed monsters with well-toned muscles, these bunch seemed like fairies compared to them.
"What are you doing, seriously?"
There was no hesitation.
Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack!
The sound of bones breaking began echoing in the corner alley of Victory Academy.