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"Yes, understood!"

"Go and come back~"

After Lee Hoyeon left the dorm, Scarlett geared up to head to Alice.

"Miss Liliana, I\'m going too."

"…Scout, we\'ve got a situation. Sit down here."

"Yes?"

Liliana, with a serious expression, grabbed Scarlett, who was about to leave, and plopped her down.

"I\'ve lost control of the economic dominance… His upfront payment alone is more than my monthly income…"

Liliana was in shock at the astronomical amount she was seeing for the first time. The sum, with an extra zero compared to Liliana\'s total earnings, was mind-boggling.

"Now I might become useless and get tossed aside…" Liliana was overwhelmed by anxiety that the days she worked hard for Hoyeon might become unnecessary.

"Um… I don\'t think Hoyeon would see it that way. Even if Miss Liliana can\'t earn money anymore, he won\'t ditch or abandon you."

"No, but just in case. I always have to be prepared for any situation."

With the increasing number of women around Hoyeon lately, Liliana is also feeling a bit on edge. The pride of being the household\'s center is gone now. To bring Lee Hoyeon to Hell later, a clear wedge is needed.

"Come here. Let\'s scheme our strategy."

"Do we really have to… Um…. Fine…"

Liliana and Scarlett, brainstorming together, kicked off their plan to win over Lee Hoyeon.

***

I arrived at the training ground a bit earlier than the agreed-upon time because there\'s something I want to try out.

"Doing a self-mana massage should work, right?"

Even if I\'m not sure about the exact effect, if it aids in casting spells, there\'s no reason not to give it a shot.

While waiting for Nam Daeun and to pass the time, I grabbed a spot in the common training room instead of opting for a private one. As I moved towards a corner, I couldn\'t escape the curious glances from those around me.

"Hey, isn\'t that Lee Hoyeon? Is he seriously facing disciplinary action?"

"If he isn\'t, that\'s a problem."

"Ugh, you guys, I told you not to fall for that stuff."

"Wow, how can someone look like that… It\'s messing with my self-esteem."

Even though they whispered among themselves, I caught every word.

"Hmm…"

Given that I consistently use Rune Barrier, this kind of attention is pretty unusual.

Recently, I\'ve noticed something strange – the Rune Barrier is getting breached more frequently. In the source material, it was considered the best and worst type, requiring multiple professors to interpret. But I\'m puzzled why my barrier looks like this.

Maybe I should discuss it with Professor Im Sol later. For now, let\'s get into the massage. I\'m used to the stares of others by now.

I grabbed my left wrist with my right hand, then let go.

Actually, there\'s no need to grab it. After all, the mana in my left wrist is my own, and it\'s not like I\'m going to call it a massage.

Closing my eyes, I expanded the mana in the circuits, forcibly stretching them out.

"Ugh…" A mild pain spread, and I felt the mana circuits throughout my body expand slightly. It was akin to the rubber hose inside me inflating.

"Oh…" Undoubtedly, the mana manipulation speed increased. Although it\'s not a significant sensation right now, it\'s bound to be beneficial for using magic.

I might be able to adjust it a bit.

While I limited the massage for Alice and Liliana because they couldn\'t precisely control the mana, considering it\'s my own body, I could roughly sense the limits of my mana circuits.

I gradually expanded the mana circuits, managing the pain. Beyond the initial tingling sensation, I started feeling a sharper pain, discovering my limits as if tearing through the skin.

Now!

The mana circuit has expanded by about 30%. This is precisely my limit. At this level, there shouldn\'t be any side effects or lingering issues.

Around 30% is acceptable. No, it\'s even better than expected.

Considering my current level of growth, a 30% increase is a tremendous achievement. Even if I can\'t maintain it for long, it\'s useful for a momentary boost.

[Acquired Unique Skill!]

[Blood Beat]

▶ Unique Skill

▶ Expands mana to momentarily widen mana circuits. (Base multiplier: 1.3x)

The maximum duration at 1.3x base is one minute. The expansion rate can be initially adjusted, affecting the duration, but it can\'t be altered midway. Forcing a higher expansion rate may reduce the duration and could lead to after-effects.

"Oh…" I discreetly looked around and quietly exclaimed in admiration. It\'s been a while since I gained a new skill. Even if it\'s a temporary boost skill, it suits me better. Since I already have a sense of combat, the total amount of power is the most crucial.

"Hey, have you been waiting long?" At that moment, a woman\'s voice came from behind. Turning around, Nam Daeun, dressed in the academy uniform, stood there.

"No, I just got here. Shall we warm up and practice right away?"

"Sure."

Despite it being the weekend, she wears her uniform? Does she not have casual clothes?

I stood up and stretched while pulling up mana. Nam Daeun took out a training sword and swung it around.

Typically, if you\'re a student who uses a sword, you\'d usually have your own sword, but Nam Daeun seems not to have that luxury, using a sword that\'s available each time she comes to the training ground.

I should get her a sword later. Not sure about anything else, but she should have her own sword.

Seeing her living in such poverty from the age of blooming adolescence reminded me of my previous life before the transmigration, making me feel bitter.

"Let\'s go in."

Although the common training room has a sparring area, we opted for a dedicated training room for the two of us to avoid attracting too much attention.

Ziing!

The magical barrier covered the sparring area, and on the other side, Nam Daeun stretched and warmed up her body.

Thump!

"Well, let\'s begin."

"Yeah."

I faced Nam Daeun.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

The heightened sensation of combat, a maximum that I haven\'t felt in a long time. Nam Daeun has become even stronger than last time. However, the same goes for me.

Thanks to the safety enchantments in the sparring area, we can fight freely without leaving any injuries.

It\'s been a while since I went all out.

[Spar Start!]

In a state of heightened excitement, I entrusted my body to my Battle Sense.

***

"Haa…"

Alice took a break in the training room within her home, her body drenched in sweat from the movements and exercises.

"Twice… no, about two and a half times the usual, perhaps?"

The efficiency was incomparable to her usual method of forcing mana using manastones.

While Lee Hoyeon\'s mana circuit efficiency approached perfection, reaching only 30%, Alice, with congenital mana deficiency, experienced an effect of more than double. Contracting with Lee Hoyeon at a top-notch professional level cost a significant amount, but spending money on him was preferable to using manastones.

"I need to meet him more often…"

The duration of Lee Hoyeon\'s massages lasted only about a day. Although it would be ideal to receive massages daily, it\'s not feasible. On the remaining days, Alice had to compensate with manastones.

The positive aspect is that his massages gradually and permanently expand my mana circuit with each session. At this rate, it might be done within a few dozen times.

"Miss." At that moment, a blonde woman stood behind Alice.

"Scarlett. You\'re here?"

"Yes. I came to give you the video I recorded earlier. I thought it might disturb your training, so I brought it now." Scarlett stood upright and extended the video file.

"Thank you."

Scarlett seemed strangely more amiable than the first time they met. The initial strong pride and arrogance were gone, replaced by increased loyalty. Alice didn\'t know the reason behind the change, but it seemed like a positive transformation, so she decided to let it be.

"Oh, and I found this in your room, Miss Alice." Scarlett extended a smartwatch.

"Whose is this…?"

"Lee Hoyeon must have forgotten and left it behind during his visit. I haven\'t checked the contents."

"Is that so?" Alice casually took the smartwatch. "Send the video to me. I need to check if it can be used for coercion. Oh, any unusual developments during your duties?"

"None. However, I might have some good news soon. I\'ve almost breached the defenses."

"Got it. Good work." Alice waved her hand to dismiss Scarlett.

With an excited heart, Alice, who had finished showering and clenched her chest, entered her room and locked the door. First, she checked the video Scarlett had sent. Lee Hoyeon was drenched in sweat, massaging Alice\'s body with vigor.

"Hmm…"

Although she didn\'t expect much, it still couldn\'t excite Alice.

"I can\'t believed I reacted like that…"

Watching more only turned her face into a tomato, so Alice decided it was time to cut the video. She then fished out the smartwatch from her pocket.

"A smartwatch…"

No fancy locks or secret codes on this one. Some people just don\'t bother with locks, thinking, "Eh, I won\'t lose it anyway," making them a bit lax on security.

"I guess I, lucked out with him being that kinda guy."

Lee Hoyeon had tinkered with the smartwatch to keep any suspicions at bay. From message logs to contacts and internet history, Alice was deceived and had no choice but to be fooled. Of course, he left out the genuinely important stuff.

"This… I\'ll give it back tomorrow."

Since it\'s a regular school day tomorrow, she figures she\'ll hand it back during class.

"…"

Recently, Alice, who became more interested in relationships, learned that among couples, there are those who record their intimate moments. Curious, just in case, she entered the gallery of the smartwatch.

"!"

Seeing the thumbnail, she discovered a video of a woman doing something with her mouth.

Thump. Thump.

Alice\'s heart pounded, and pressing play, she heard Lee Hoyeon\'s voice – the same one that had just been exploring her body.

[W-what\'s this, Master?]

[Don\'t worry about it. I just wanted to try something.]

[It\'s, um, a bit embarrassing.]

[Just suck me off.]

[Um… Hah…]

The explicit act of the two was captured in the video. A beautiful woman was indulging Lee Hoyeon\'s penis in her mouth, licking it like an ice cream.

"What, what\'s this…"

Alice expected something, but she swallowed nervously as she watched a video she never anticipated.

"…"

[Master, ram your hard dick into my filthy mouth and fill it with your cum, please!]

Alice couldn\'t take her eyes off the video. Intermittent sounds of Lee Hoyeon\'s voice throughout the video confirmed its authenticity.

Gulp.

After making sure the door was locked tight, Alice slipped her hand into her panties.

"Hmm… Hoyeon…" Soon, the sound of explicit fluids filled the room.