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EP.237 Payment Is Taken in Women (2) 

Saoling, claiming it was a reward, suddenly produced the Russian representative out of thin air. 

She had that cold Russian beauty style and a body that was the very definition of temptation. 

But… why did she feel so lifeless? 

She seemed more like a cold corpse than a living person. 

“This is…?” 

“The payment I mentioned. The Russian representative… her body.” 

She called it a body was it really a corpse? 

I looked at her suspiciously. 

With a sly smile, she grabbed her own breast. 

“Don’t tell me you want my body instead?” 

“Cut the nonsense. What is this?” 

“I told you, it’s the Russian representative’s body. She just doesn’t have a personality right now.” 

So, personality extraction. 

I’d seen it was possible at the correctional facility she must have separated the personality in a similar way. 

Right now, this woman is just an empty shell. 

It’s not really the Russian representative. 

“This isn’t the reward, is it?” 

“Of course not. This is just an advance. If you find my master, I’ll give you not only Russian territory but her personality as well.” 

An advance, huh. 

She hid her true intentions behind fancy words, 

but the stench of ulterior motives was obvious. 

Right now, I had no way to carry around the Russian representative’s body. 

If I didn’t care about appearances, I could keep her in a carriage, 

but anyone would see that as a corpse. 

If there was ever a checkpoint, they’d ask if I’d committed murder. 

No matter how much I insisted it wasn’t a corpse, they wouldn’t believe me. 

But there’s one thing that could overrule that: power. 

Absolute authority that could wave off a checkpoint. 

And the woman before me was the highest authority in China. 

‘If I accept this, she’ll probably say next: 

Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re not stopped at checkpoints. Just do your best.’ 

But the moment I accepted her request and the Russian representative’s body, 

everything I did would be reported to her. 

Every time I passed a checkpoint, I’d have to show proof of course it would get back to her. 

She’s pretending to give me a job, but really she wants to keep me in her sights. 

‘But what can I do? I’m not going to fall for it so easily.’ 

I saw through her plan, so there’s no reason to play along. 

I waved her off and refused the Russian representative’s body. 

“No thanks. It’s just a burden. I’ll take my reward after the job is done.” 

“Are you worried it’ll get complicated? I can help with that…” 

“No, I don’t need it.” 

“…” 

I cut her off on purpose. 

Her gaze grew even sharper than when we first met. 

Maybe because things weren’t going her way? 

Now she’d probably show her true colors. 

“You won’t accept my feelings? That’s disappointing.” 

“Doesn’t look that way to me.” 

“You really don’t understand women yet.” 

Every word was icy, like being stabbed with an icicle. 

She looked up at me coldly, then snapped her fingers as if giving an order. 

“Do you know? When a woman holds a grudge, frost falls even in midsummer.” 

“I know. Of course I do. That’s why I came prepared.” 

But when she gave her signal, it wasn’t her people who appeared  

it was my own fox-eared children, whom I’d summoned earlier. 

“Father, we’ve taken care of everything.” 

“Good work.” 

“…When did you know?” 

“From the beginning.” 

So the tables were turned… or so it seemed. 

But she’s not like Seiichiro she’s a hard worker who’s honed herself. 

Even if all my children attacked, there’s no guarantee we’d win. 

“I knew your intentions from the start. Still, I’ll take your request. I want that woman and Russia’s territory.” 

“Ugh! Nothing’s going right today.” 

She sighed as her plans failed, 

but there was still a faint smile on her lips. 

I can’t let my guard down yet. 

“It’ll be a hassle, but I’ll have to try something else.” 

“Can’t you just leave me alone?” 

“Why would I trust you enough for that?” 

Neither of us trusts the other it can’t be helped. 

In that case, maybe I should let her win this round. 

Better to give ground than stubbornly fight and risk a backlash. 

“Then give me some info about your master later. I need something to at least pretend to search.” 

“I’ll have a subordinate bring it tomorrow.” 

“Alright, then ” 

“Wait.” 

As I sent my children away and turned to go, 

she stopped me, spread her legs, and opened her crotch. 

“Since you’re here, how about it with me?” 

“No thanks.” 

“There aren’t many women as good as me.” 

“Then at least get rid of your ero items first.” 

Did she think I wouldn’t notice? 

I could sense the aura of ero items on her. 

Women have plenty of places to hide them she could easily conceal one or two. 

But more than that, I just wanted to go to bed early. 

I need to rest if I’m going to look for her master tomorrow. 

But will she try to attack me while I sleep? 

Left alone on the rooftop, Saoling burst out laughing as soon as I left. 

“Pfft! He’s a more interesting man than I thought.” 

A man who saw through all her plans and took out all her hidden subordinates. 

He even dodged her final trap. 

It’s only natural that her desire for him would grow. 

“I really shouldn’t, but… I really want you.” 

Her eyes shone with madness. 

Since taking over all of China, she thought she’d never feel this way again. 

But the possessiveness she felt after so long made her grin uncontrollably. 

She swore she’d get that man, no matter what it took. 

The next day, Saoling really didn’t approach me again  

aside from sending a subordinate, she kept her distance. 

Is this person her master? 

Well, at least she has big breasts. 

“Master, who’s that?” 

“The person we’re supposed to find.” 

“Huh?” 

When I explained what happened the night before, 

Nami’s eyes narrowed and she grumbled. 

“Master, why did you go into enemy territory alone? What if something happened…” 

“Sorry. But I was confident this time.” 

I was sure I wouldn’t be caught off guard. 

The fact that I’m safe now proves it. 

Still, Nami looked unhappy. 

Well, if the person she’s supposed to protect goes into the tiger’s den, 

of course she’d be upset. 

But I did my best. 

If I’d taken her as a bodyguard and something happened, 

I’d have lost my mind. 

‘Treating people too preciously is a problem, too.’ 

“Enough. Let’s eat and get going.” 

“…Alright.” 

I’d make it up to Nami later right now, food comes first. 

After all the stress since last night, 

I woke up starving. 

No matter how much stamina I have, I can’t go without food. 

We went down to the first floor together, 

just as Saoling and her group came down too. 

“Master…” 

“No need to face them. Let’s just find a quiet spot ” 

“Wait a moment.” 

Saoling approached before I realized it. 

I hadn’t expected her to come to me and let my guard down. 

What’s she up to? 

I focused all my attention on her. 

With a dignified smile, she spoke. 

“If you don’t mind, how about joining us for breakfast?” 

“Join you?” 

Out of nowhere? 

I wondered what she was plotting, 

but looking around, I realized I couldn’t refuse. 

“If the Sex Demon invites you, you can’t say no.” 

“Who’s that?” 

“I wish she’d invite me, too.” 

If I refused, I’d be branded a monster who rejected her. 

She calculated everything she’s on another level from amateurs. 

“As long as you don’t keep us too long.” 

“That’s fine. Breakfast will be quick anyway.” 

Unlike last night, her tone was much weightier, making me even more tense. 

We sat with her group, and the server immediately brought out food. 

The table quickly filled with dishes, 

and Saoling graciously told us to eat first. 

‘Did she mess with the food?’ 

Telling us to eat first was suspicious. 

Maybe she’d put some kind of poison in it. 

But even if I was knocked out, it wouldn’t hurt the group much. 

I’d have to play the food taster. 

Nervous, I tried the food. 

‘Huh? It’s actually good.’ 

Contrary to my fears, the food was normal  

even better than what I’d had yesterday. 

I waited to see if there was any delayed effect, 

but nothing happened. 

Then I heard laughter from across the table. 

I looked up to see Saoling covering her mouth and smiling at me. 

“It’s good to be cautious, but I wish you’d trust me a little.” 

“Should I repeat what you said yesterday?” 

“Fair enough.” 

She’d doubted me yesterday, but now wanted me to trust her? 

A bit hypocritical. 

Still, the food was good, so I let it slide. 

“You’re lucky with people. You’ve gathered talents I couldn’t get easily.” 

“I’ve always been lucky.” 

“The Mount Hua Sect master, and that one over there she has an unusual aura.” 

“…” 

Saoling looked at Gayoun with interest. 

Of course, a revived Sword Ghost would attract attention. 

But she didn’t seem to realize who Gayoun really was just found her intriguing. 

If she ever found out the truth, who knows what would happen. 

“But let’s move on. I’d like to continue our conversation from yesterday.” 

“There’s more?” 

“Come over here.” 

A woman approached at Saoling’s call. 

When our eyes met, I shivered  

it was the Russian representative she’d tried to foist on me as an advance. 

Now, she seemed to have her personality back and moved on her own. 

What the hell was going on? 

I frowned at Saoling, who smiled knowingly and explained. 

“You saw her yesterday, so you can guess. I’ve temporarily restored her personality.” 

“What do you want?” 

“It’s obvious I’ll be watching you.” 

Of course. 

I’d seen through Saoling’s plan and refused, 

but as long as I’m in China, there’s no escape from her surveillance. 

But she wasn’t giving up this was her backup plan. 

“Take her with you.” 

“And if I refuse?” 

“No problem. I have nothing to lose.” 

I glanced at the Russian representative her face looked worse than before. 

If I refused, she’d be the one to suffer. 

I leaned back in my chair and thought. 

Saoling smiled, then snapped her fingers and gave a command. 

“Put on a show.” 

“Ugh!” 

The Russian representative’s face showed she hated it, 

but her body moved against her will, 

posing to perform. 

She climbed onto the table, put her hands behind her head, and said, 

“Greetings to my new master. Please enjoy my vulgar dance…” 

She shook her hips and breasts, spraying milk everywhere. 

People around us laughed at her lewd display. 

Her face was red with shame, but she couldn’t stop dancing. 

“Is this hypnosis…? No, what is this?” 

“I just tweaked her personality a bit when I restored it,” Saoling said, tapping her temple. 

She hadn’t tampered with her body, 

but with her personality itself. 

If I lost, I’d probably end up like this too. 

It was a chilling thought. 

“While you have her, do as you please.” 

“Wouldn’t that be a loss for you? What if I drag my feet?” 

“That’s fine. If you stay here longer, that’s even better for me.” 

I really don’t get her. 

She’s basically keeping her enemy in her own house  

and she wants that? 

“By the way, you have command authority too. Try it.” 

“…Stop.” 

“Th-thank you.” 

Only then did the Russian representative stop. 

Unless given a new order, she’d keep following the last one. 

She wasn’t hypnotized or under a common sense shift she was fully aware, so she felt all the shame. 

That’s a delicacy in its own way, 

but it still felt like I was dancing in the palm of Saoling’s hand. 

“Do whatever you want with her fuck her, make her a clown, whatever. If you find my master, she’ll be yours.” 

“…” 

She looked at me with disbelief she must not have heard this before. 

But my job didn’t change. 

“I’ll accept. But don’t watch me too closely, please.” 

“I’ll decide that for myself.” 

No more compromise was possible. 

Still, I’d gotten as much as I could. 

After finishing our tea, Saoling stood up first. 

“Let’s hope we meet again with good faces.” 

“Yeah.” 

Saoling and her group left the inn. 

Time for us to get moving too. 

“Excuse me, may I have a moment?” 

“Hm?” 

A server approached. 

Was something wrong? 

Nervous, I looked at her. 

She handed me something and said, 

“The Sex Demon said you’d be paying.” 

‘That damn bitch…!’ 

She dared to stick me with the bill? 

Next time I see her, I’ll kill her without hesitation! 

“Can I pay with semen?” 

“O-of course!” 

Let’s just shoot one out and think about it.