“…Virgin… Corruption Seal.”
Mion muttered under her breath like a tiny mosquito.
It was hard to hear.
“What kind of seal is it? Please speak clearly, Mion-sensei.”
“Female… Female Virgin Corruption Seal!!”
Mion suddenly shouted.
What did she say?
Jeong Yusin’s strength drained from him, his posture crumbled, and he slumped to the floor.
“Female what?”
The informal tone slipped out.
“Virgin… Corruption Seal.”
“Ho ho ho.”
Jeong Yusin stared blankly at the air, his spirit detached.
“Scath! Were you hiding this kind of seal?!”
Karin shouted in shock.
“…This is the first I’m hearing of it too. How could I have hidden anything?”
Jeong Yusin replied lifelessly.
“Hm? There’s one more seal. The final one.”
There’s another?
Wait a moment.
Jeong Yusin carefully asked Mion.
“Teacher, is it possible to obtain two seals from one trip into the labyrinth?”
“No. You can only obtain one seal per labyrinth trip. Of course, the probability of gaining a seal isn’t particularly high either.”
Jeong Yusin fumbled through his memories.
He had received the Sacred Weapon Seal on his first labyrinth expedition.
Did he obtain the Female Virgin Corruption Seal on his second trip?
He recalled losing consciousness after killing a hobgoblin warrior alongside the rookie party.
When the labyrinth investigation team rescued and brought him out of the maze.
‘Ah.’
So that was when he received the seal.
When he woke up in the bed, Luke was looking down at him.
‘Ah, no. That old man would have told me if he saw the seal. He just ignored it.’
Could he have been treated like an old man with dementia who fed him lies?
He felt he deserved karma, but it was highly unfair.
Mion seemed to have guessed something, as he slightly nodded his head. Karin looked quite shocked, her complexion pale.
At this moment, fear outweighed curiosity.
What terrible kind of seal could the final one be?
Jeong Yusin hesitated before speaking.
“Do we really have to know?”
“This time, it’s a good seal.”
“Is it?”
“It’s the Revenger Seal.”
Mion regained his composure and calmly explained.
“It’s a seal that regenerates your body when you manage to deal any kind of physical or magical damage to an object of attack.”
Mion continued.
“The term ‘recovery’ means enhancing magical power, stamina, and physical regeneration. Of course, it’s not a complete recovery. There’s a set recovery limit and physical defects do not heal.”
Mion had now fully regained his calm.
So, you recover by hitting someone after taking a hit?
It was literally a ‘revenge’ seal.
Although it had its limits, this was something to be grateful for.
Now that he had gathered his senses, Jeong Yusin asked.
“What would happen if I were to harm myself? Would I become the target of my own revenge?”
“Self-harm is an exception.”
“How can I confirm if the Revenger Seal is activated or not?”
“I’ve heard flames will burn in your eyes.”
“Understood.”
“Ah! Because I’m in the back row, I don’t know the detailed value of the Revenger Seal. If there’s someone in the front row nearby who might know, go ask them.”
Ashur, the head of the Swordsmanship Guild, came to mind.
‘I should ask that elf.’
He obtained the Female Virgin Corruption Seal and the Revenger Seal.
It felt like bitter excrement was being forcibly pushed down his throat. Terrible and sweet.
Jeong Yusin stood up from his seat.
Karin and Mion stepped back one step each.
“Why are you doing that?”
“What… what?”
“Why are you looking at me like I’m poop?”
“That didn’t happen. You’re overthinking it.”
Jeong Yusin slightly approached Karin.
“Kya!”
Karin took two steps back.
“Still, even the Female Virgin Corruption Seal isn’t that bad of a seal.”
Mion added while taking a step forward.
???
What did he say?
It felt like he had been struck on the head with a hammer.
Jeong Yusin’s mouth stammered. He couldn’t find his voice due to the extreme insult.
He barely managed to speak, grasping at his wavering consciousness.
“Why? I’ve never seen a seal this terrible. Please remove it.”
Mion replied.
“Reconsider. You must endure seals of this level of injustice.”
What was this cleric even saying?
Could there be worse seals than this?
Mion spoke.
“Compared to the worst seal I’ve seen, this one is fine.”
“What was the worst seal?”
“Hmm.”
Mion placed his hand on his chest and took a deep breath.
Mion’s actions put Jeong Yusin on edge.
“A seal turning you into your crush’s underwear.”
“…”
“It was a major issue.”
Mion, embarrassed by his own statement, kept fanning his reddened face.
After a moment, Mion returned to his normal complexion and continued.
“Scath, what I want to say is this. There are many fatal negative seals in the world. If you keep purging negative seals because you don’t like them, you could run into trouble when you need one in a critical situation.”
Mion paused and smiled at Scath.
Behind Mion’s smile, there was a poignant sadness.
“How about giving it some time? We don’t know what the future holds. Truly.”
Jeong Yusin and Mion’s eyes met in the air.
Jeong Yusin nodded.
“Understood. If it’s not too much trouble, could you explain the Female Corruption Seal? I’ll take necessary precautions.”
“It’s the ‘Virgin’ Female Corruption Seal. Pay attention to the title.”
“Understood.”
“The virgin becomes extremely sensitive to the seal holder’s saliva, breath, scent, or touch. This sensitivity leads to arousal, which eventually leads to corruption, turning her into a… sex slave. Proof of this corruption is the appearance of a mark similar to an anus on the uterus.”
Mion’s face reddened again, and his hands moved restlessly.
I understand.
Even listening made him embarrassed. How awkward must it be for the one explaining it?
“Still, Scath shouldn’t worry. We have secret magic at the Dejimoseon Temple. While Karin might not be aware, I absolutely won’t corrupt.”
Mion opened the discussion.
Karin’s forehead veins bulged.
“I have ways too!”
Jeong Yusin let out a deep sigh.
No matter how these two prepared, he needed to make separate preparations as well.
After all, he couldn’t walk around the streets marking random virtuous maidens with a new mark, turning them into penis slaves.
“It seems quite dangerous.”
“It’s okay. For the Virgin Female Corruption Seal to activate, there are two important conditions.”
“Which are?”
“The target must have at least some ‘affection’ toward the seal holder and must be a ‘virgin.'”
Hmm.
‘Hmm?’
A silence enveloped the small room.
The three stood without speaking.
A furtive glance.
Karin subtly looked at Jeong Yusin.
Feeling Karin’s gaze, Jeong Yusin gave Mion a quick side-eye.
“!”
Mion clutched his chest, restless, then glanced at Karin.
Karin looked at the floor for a moment, then glanced at Mion.
Mion glanced back at Jeong Yusin.
Quietly, they glanced at each other without a word.
‘Could she like me?’
Jeong Yusin’s shoulders slightly rose.
Karin crossed her arms and said.
“So… there’s nothing to worry about. Who would like a barbarian?”
The sudden insult caused Jeong Yusin’s expression to crumble.
“Why do you think there wouldn’t be anyone?”
“Conversely, why do you think there would be?”
‘Perhaps not. Well, just because someone smiles at a man doesn’t mean they like him.’
He shouldn’t delude himself by thinking a woman’s smile towards him meant she liked him.
Jeong Yusin’s slumping shoulders returned.
“…I will take my leave then.”
Jeong Yusin weakly bowed.
“Yes, take care.”
Mion awkwardly smiled and acknowledged Jeong Yusin’s bow.
Karin spoke, looking at Jeong Yusin.
“I’ll talk for a bit more, so wait for me at the temple entrance.”
“Understood.”
Jeong Yusin gave a perfunctory response and left the room.
Bang.
The door closed.
Karin glared at Mion and growled.
“Put your nipples back in. And why are you standing so proudly? Did you already corrupt?”
“!”
Mion covered his chest and retaliated.
“Kar… Karin, don’t you dare. You were the one rubbing your tail against Scath’s waist, like some vulgar female.”
“Natural contact? I’m the daughter of the Canine Union leader. I won’t corrupt from something so simple. Scath even licked my belly and we did a morning cheek kiss, but I’m fine!”
Mion’s body stiffened from the great shock.
After a moment, Mion’s body trembled.
“Er… How?”
“Wanna know? Can’t tell you that.”
“Oh… But what to do now? Scath gently caressed my chest with those firm hands…Karín hasn’t ever had that, right?”
Karin’s proud expression crumbled instantly.
“What…?”
“Hmm.”
Mion lowered his hand from his chest and confidently faced Karin.
The caution against corruption had turned into a competition spurred by pride in where Scath had touched.
In silence, the two women glared at each other.
Karin gritted her teeth.
“I won’t lose.”
“Neither will I.”
Karin turned abruptly and left the room.
Though their appearances and species were different, both women shared the same thought.
The seal wasn’t one that randomly promoted corruption but rather required affection to cause corruption, eliminating the doubt.
There was affection.
The issue was the appearance of a rival.
Both knew Scath would try to avoid women because he feared his seal.
They also knew he would do so.
They had been observing him from the sidelines for a while.
Karin and Mion swiftly schemed, each thinking of some plan.
Their plans were filled with the intent to prevent Scath’s corruption, ease his worries, and enjoy more of his touches.
Bang!!
After Karin left and the door closed, Mion sighed, placing his hand on his chest.
Though a seal that turned into underwear existed, after seeing Scath’s expression, Mion refrained from mentioning it.
He wanted to protect the warm-hearted mixed blood barbarian amidst the selfish Labyrinth City.
And keep him from that annoying red-haired wench.
Mion gritted his teeth.
*
Jeong Yusin and Karin left the temple and walked down the street to Darmong’s inn.
Karin stood at the inn entrance, arms crossed.
“Scath, have you ever touched Mion’s chest?”
The sudden bombshell made Jeong Yusin dizzy.
“A… no.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
It had grazed him, but not in the kneading way.
“Hmm. Understood. I’m leaving.”
“Yes. Have a safe trip.”
After parting with Karin, Jeong Yusin entered Darmong’s inn.
“Darmong.”
“What is it?”
“…I obtained this seal.”
Jeong Yusin sat at the counter and explained to Darmong.
The time it took to drink a cup of tea passed.
After hearing Jeong Yusin’s explanation, Darmong crossed his arms.
“Hmm…”
“Should I leave the inn?”
“Let’s ask the guests first. It should be fine. They’re all men.”
“Understood.”
“Go rest upstairs.”
“Yes.”
Jeong Yusin returned to his room and lay on the bed.
He wondered if it was time to make preparations to leave.
He had obtained an absurd seal. He didn’t want to impede Darmong’s business.
He had also received money from Karin, so finding another place to stay wouldn’t be bad.
But would anyone else accept him?
He thought carefully, but couldn’t come up with a solid answer.
There must be a place somewhere in the city where barbarians stay.
But he couldn’t figure out where.
As he thought about various things, his head began to throb.
Since exiting the labyrinth, his mind had been slightly hazy.
After briefly losing consciousness, he fell asleep for a moment.
Bang bang!!
The sound of knocking woke Jeong Yusin. The dark room showed it was evening.
He got up and opened the door.
Darmong stood there.
“The guests said it was fine, so you can stay a bit longer.”
“Thank you.”
The door to the adjacent room burst open, and the one-eyed rat-man peeked out.
“Out of all the nearby 4-month quiet barbarians, only you qualify. Be proud.”
Surprised by the compliment, Jeong Yusin scratched his head.
“Ah, yes.”
“Still feels like a miracle. Maybe you like men?”
“I like women.”
“Understood. And keep that intention steady.”
The rat-man closed the door after speaking.
Darmong shrugged.
“In truth, I trust you more than them. But your behavior did impact their decision as well.”
“Ah, thank you.”
A faint sense of gratitude filled his heart.
He had strived not to act immorally despite various slanders.
So this was how he received repayment for it.
Jeong Yusin smiled. Seeing it, Darmong faintly smiled as well.
Darmong left, and Jeong Yusin lay back on the bed.
Sleep wouldn’t come. As he floated through various thoughts again, he landed on the seals.
There sure were all kinds of strange seals in the world.
A seal to turn into someone’s underwear, huh?
With his head on his arm, Jeong Yusin thought deeply.
‘Mion’s T-back panties…’
Hmm.
For a moment, he thought of some fanatical younger-brother lover before dismissing it.
The thought of rubbing his face against Mion’s soft and supple private area popped into mind.
Jeong Yusin softly touched his own face.
“Hmm, might not be so bad after all…”
