Chapter 276 – Are You a Flower? (1)

[99% sure she’s a Flower.]

The intelligence of the Vice President of the Hunter Association is beyond imagination. At the sound of the reliable star’s voice, I secretly raised the corners of my mouth.

“Are you certain?”
[I’m sure they’re a bad seed. It’s not impossible that they aren’t… It’s a situation similar to Lee Si-heon’s identity.]
“My identity?”
[It was created suddenly, the origin is unclear, and there are no other associated organizations.]

My status defies the law, created by Do-won over a decade ago. Gu-seul’s identity seems to not stray far from that either. However, there are still many aspects that can’t be explained by just that. There are countless instances where a non-existent status suddenly appears. By that logic, I would be considered a Flower as well.

Upon pointing that out, the star continued to speak in a steadfast voice. Her tone while dealing with matters at hand was entirely different from her usual demeanor.

[When Flower establishes connections with the military, civilian, government, and so on, there is a general route to creating an identity. It’s difficult to compare them one by one, but with enough manpower, nothing is impossible, though the process is so complex that it’s hard to explain. Especially the woman you mentioned is so intricately concealed that it’s difficult to uncover her identity.]
“Can I understand that her whereabouts were intentionally obscured to keep them unknown?”
[Yes. It’s not normal. There was no need for that originally.]

Although Gu-seul couldn’t produce definitive evidence that she is Flower, she can be certain.
This is what the stars conveyed:

The suspicion that the institutions and companies that helped create her identity are closely associated with Flower.
The fact that the creation of her identity coincides with a period when numerous identities for Flower were being fabricated.
Lastly, despite her ambiguous skill level, it isn’t unreasonable to assume she is Flower considering her insistence on the irrational act of eliminating many participants in the Forest Keeper selection competition.

Ideally, it would be best to conduct a more thorough investigation and act with certainty, but given that the setting is a forest keeper selection contest, it’s appropriate to quickly identify a suspect and prevent any further action.

[The Hunter Association has already instructed us. If any problematic or suspicious behavior is observed, arrest the individual immediately. As for the national title… we cannot intervene yet.]
“That’s sufficient.”

I was already aware that Gu-seul was a member of Flower or a group of similar standing.
There were far too many suspicious aspects to ignore. It was reasonable to assume that she deliberately exhibited such signs.

From the moment I entered the El Academy, our encounters continued, starting in the dormitory.
The unquantifiable affinity shown in the status window was as good as showing no interest in me.

[Si-heon.]

As I remained silent for a moment, Star inquired.

“Yes?”
[What are you going to do now?]
“What do you mean?”

With Flower right before my eyes, I can’t simply turn a blind eye.
It’s crucial to initiate close monitoring at once.

I had pondered the approach for quite some time. Gu-seul and I were, after all, close friends on the surface. I intended to take advantage of that.

“I must persistently stick with her.”

From the very first encounter, we feigned closeness and acted as if we were the best of friends. Gu-seul would excitedly wave her hands whenever our eyes met, even if only for a brief moment as we passed each other in the hallway. It was only natural to indulge her desire for this friendly charade.

“[…I’m a little worried.]”
“Don’t worry.”

It was my responsibility, anyway.

As I glossed over the various precautions mentioned by the star, I bid my final farewell and hung up the phone.

* * * * * * * *

Now that the second trial had concluded, the hotel’s interior was notably tranquil.

Not much time remained before the start of the third trial, and a few students could be seen packing their belongings and leaving the hotel. The once-crowded hallways had fewer people now, leaving ample space to use any facility.

“Ugh.”

Rising from the bed, I rubbed my face with both hands.

My head felt heavy.

This was a symptom I experienced every morning lately. I couldn’t fathom why my stomach felt so full after spending the night in Sansuyu’s room. Was it due to an overdose of Sansuyu’s therapy? The engorgement of the genitals, a common occurrence for healthy men, happened every time as well.

Even my dreams were intense. I lost count of how many times I dreamed of drinking milk. When I tried to shift my body just 5cm to the side, my churning stomach prevented me from moving.

“I can’t eat breakfast this morning.”

I decided to rest a bit more in the morning. After all, it seemed Gu-seul didn’t eat breakfast either. Free from Mary’s childish antics, now was the perfect time for me to relax.

Glancing at the spot beside the bed, Sansuyu was still lying there. Clutching the duvet tightly with both hands, only her head peeked out as she stared at me with wide-open eyes.

“Suyu.”

It’s a thought that arises every time I see her.

“Did you do anything to me?”

My mouth is filled with the scent of milk. An unusual liquid continues to ripple inside my belly. I can’t say I don’t have any recollection, but I don’t think the girl I know would have done something like this. Sansuyu is the embodiment of purity. Even in heat, she’s the type of woman who only knows how to hug – someone I should cherish the most among those I know.

– Nod, nod.

It’s unlikely that Sansuyu would lie.

“…Really? Well, I guess I’ll lie down a bit longer today.”

I slid my body back under the covers, lay down, and closed my eyes. The lingering scent of a woman and flowers in my nostrils brings a sense of comfort.

As I tossed and turned like that, something caught the tip of my hand. Something soft, yet slightly hard.

“What’s this?”

As I pulled it out from beneath the blanket, a pristine white piece of underwear came along with it.
I.
An absurdly sized bra, not something you’d commonly see. Why is this emerging from the blanket? Quickly turning my head, Sansuyu’s eyes widened even more than before as she pressed her lips together.

We had slept together during the first trial some time ago. But she wasn’t the type to talk excessively in her sleep. More importantly, how does a bra inside a cotton tee end up outside? It’s not like it sprinted out due to feeling constrained.

I looked at Sansuyu with a sharp gaze.

“…”

Let’s see what she has to say. With that thought, I waited for Sansuyu’s response, and soon a tiny voice sprung forth, as if retreating into a mouse hole.

“…I’m sleepy.”
“No, wait a minute.”

Dodging the question. The bra I held was dampened with moisture, leaving me no choice but to misinterpret the situation.

The inexplicable sense of fullness I experienced every morning. The sweet, milky scent that lingered each time I tasted her lips.

“Take off the blanket for a moment.”
“…Just, wait a second.”
“Ready? One, two, three–”

I seized the blanket. Startled, Sansuyu clutched it tightly, but it had long since flown away.

– Whoosh!

The fluttering blanket soared away from the bed, exposing Sansuyu’s body as it was. Sleep shorts and the pure white skin above them. The important part of Sansuyu, which had risen sharply in the morning air, marked the beginning, and the center of her chest was flushed bright red as if it had been sucked on throughout the dawn.

“…….”
“…….”

A lengthy silence.

Sansuyu, with a face like a child caught in a massive mistake, mumbled. I couldn’t help but doubt my eyes as I looked at the two valleys before me.

It wasn’t long before Sansuyu offered a justification.

“……Pervert.”

No, it wasn’t an explanation.
It was quite unjust.

Is it true what Tae-yang says, that there are no friends between men and women?

What other reason could there be for Sansuyu to feel attached to me?

When I was trying to cure Sansuyu’s ailment by suppressing various urges and milking her breasts, I had the feeling it was somewhat suffocating.

“Suyu, is that your excuse?”
“…That’s too much.”

What is too much?

I extended the underwear I had been holding. Sansuyu, who gathered her ample breasts with both hands to cover them, did her best to avoid my gaze.

“What is this?”
“…It’s stifling.”
“Why is it stifling? Everyone else wears them.”

Sansuyu glanced at her chest. Somewhat embarrassed to say such a thing, she murmured in a timid voice.

“…They’ve grown bigger.”
“That-“

I momentarily lowered my gaze.

“…That could be the case.”

It wasn’t just my imagination that they had grown noticeably larger.

“Why did you take off your clothes?”
“Because it’s stifling.”
“Don’t repeat the same thing.”
“…Because it hurts.”

It hurt.
It was an understandable statement. I couldn’t know just how severe her breast soreness was, but if it made Cornus scream, it couldn’t be ordinary pain.
It might be even worse than the breast pain other women experience.

“Didn’t you say you didn’t do anything in the early morning?”
“…I don’t know.”
“What don’t you know?”

Was it pure malice rather than pure innocence?
Indeed, there are different types of purity.

I told her to turn around and put on her clothes. Soon after, Cornus wore a tee shirt over her upper body, leaving only her underwear off.
As a result, two prominent bumps were visible.

“Tell me.”

I sat cross-legged, facing Cornus. Kneeling, she rubbed her thighs and cast furtive glances at me.
She seemed to know what she had done.

“It hurts… but I couldn’t wake up on my own.”
“Don’t you have the one I gave you last time?”

I pointed to the milking device on the bedside table.
I even taught her how to use it, so why is she resorting to my mouth like a helpless infant?

“No wonder the sleeping environment felt hostile.”

It wasn’t Cornus therapy, but a Cornus succubus.
As I blamed her and pressed her, she bowed her head with a defeated expression.

Rubbing her thighs a bit more,

“…I can’t use it on my own.”

She spoke weakly once again.

“You can’t use it?”
“Yes.”

Even though I had explained it to her last time, she still couldn’t use it.
I was about to bring it up again, but I closed my mouth upon seeing Sansuyu’s expression.

Restless eyes beneath slanted eyebrows.
Seeing Sansuyu like this made me feel weak for no reason.

“It’s not like she wants to be in pain, did I go too far?”

She had a gangster-like appearance. It’s true that if someone has a large, pretty chest, anything they say can be forgiven.
When I saw Sansuyu’s face, my heart melted away, leading me to think that maybe I was in the wrong.

“You can’t use this?”
“Yes.”
“Didn’t I teach you last time? Didn’t I?”

Her voice gradually softened. Now, it wasn’t a demand, but more of a gentle and soothing request.

Sansuyu seemed to notice my change, as she subtly lifted her head to look at my face.
Did she think there was even a glimmer of hope?

“Si Eon always did it for me.”
“So?”
“…I wanted you to do it.”

Me?
On your breasts?

“Well, originally-“

I was at a loss for words and couldn’t say anything. Overcome with shame, I covered my face with both hands.

“No. Hmm…”

Her two breasts swayed in response to her movements.
Hesitating, she held onto her clothes, contemplating whether to lift them up. Witnessing Sansuyu gauging my reaction, I was engulfed in despair.

It’s my fault.
Sansuyu did nothing wrong.

“I’m sorry.”

I had led my friend astray.

* * * * * * *

The morning tumult resulted in me not staying with Sansuyu.
I didn’t tell Taeyang and Aori. Undoubtedly, they would loudly protest, claiming it violates King Mokryeong’s duties.

A grown man and woman sharing a room. It’s certainly improper.
I assumed there would be no issue since Sansuyu didn’t appear to harbor any romantic feelings.

-…Huh.

When I mentioned sleeping separately, her spirits immediately dampened.

She lacked romantic feelings, but she was brimming with sexual desire.
It’s a good thing if recovering both her health and libido simultaneously is considered positive, but…

*Sigh.*

I let out a sigh as I reluctantly ate my lunch.

“Did something bad happen this morning?”
“Don’t even mention it.”

Sansuyu’s actions are inevitable. What must be done, must be done.
I moved my jaw vigorously and gazed at the woman before me.

“But what’s going on? Siheon invited you to eat.”

Gu-seul.

A woman with black, shoulder-length hair and an adorable smile.
And the guy who was revealed to be a Flower just yesterday.
She was standing right in front of me.

“It’s nothing major; we’ve known each other for quite some time. I just thought we’ve been too distant.”
“Phehehe. What do you mean by that? Are you making a move?”

Gu-seul responded with her customary smile.
She was well-known for her friendly nature among the Korean students at L Academy, making her popular with everyone.

Up until now, I had been reluctant to get closer, maintaining a distance between us. But things were different now.

“Yeah.”

Gu-seul’s eyes widened curiously.

Let’s make a move.
Or, to put it more accurately, become my emotional trash can and counseling center.

I grinned and held up the ticket.
Today’s meeting partner, arranged by the preliminary round. I was quite fortunate. Sometimes the universe listens if you just wish hard enough.

[Gu-seul]

“You and I have a meeting today.”