Chapter 181

Woo Seo-heun had adapted quite quickly to the clan within just a week.

If you didn’t know she was an executive member of the Execution Society, she would’ve seemed like nothing more than a polite new clan member.

Though her true personality was unclear, her outward behavior within the clan was incredibly warm and friendly.

Because of this, her reputation within the clan was quite good.

She seemed to manage her image well—so well, in fact, that even the strict Kang I-seo had a positive opinion of her.

“Ah, Yoon Seong-nim, hello!”

“Ah, Woo Seo-heun-ssi. How have you been settling in?”

“Yes. Everyone’s been so kind to me, so it’s been very comfortable.”

Her bright smile made it hard to believe she was lying.

‘Oh? An executive member of the Execution Society finds it comfortable here? What an honor.’

“Haha, that’s good to hear. If there’s anything uncomfortable, please let us know anytime.”

‘It’d be awkward to show too much interest here, so it’s better to just keep it natural.’

It had only been a week since Woo Seo-heun joined.

If I were to approach her too eagerly or show too much interest, she might sense something was off.

If she’s capable of acting this well, she’d probably notice if I clumsily tried to gather information.

Well, anyway, I exchanged greetings and was about to leave when—

“Ah! Excuse me!”

Woo Seo-heun grabbed the hem of my clothes and stopped me.

“…Ah, is something wrong?”

“Ahaha… well, do you happen to have some free time?”

‘…Free time?’

If an executive member of the Execution Society asks, you make time even if you don’t have any.

“Yes, I suppose I do.”

“Well, there’s something I don’t quite understand while working… Could you explain it to me?”

‘What’s this?’

I was momentarily flustered as she leaned in closer.

It wasn’t overly intimate, but it was close enough for a man to notice.

If this was intentional on her part, it was quite impressive.

“Ah, Yoon Seong-nim, I thought you’d be the best person to ask. Hehe…”

“…..”

‘Look at this girl.’

It might’ve just been my imagination, but Woo Seo-heun seemed to be deliberately flirting with me.

Any ordinary man would’ve been a little flustered by her actions. After all, objectively speaking, she was a stunning beauty.

I quickly put on a practiced expression and responded.

‘If she’s putting on this act, I should at least react.’

“Ah, sure. I have enough time to help, so if there’s something I can explain, I’ll do my best.”

“Thank you so much. I hope I’m not being too forward…”

“Haha, not at all. Of course, I’d help someone as lovely as you when you’re in trouble.”

Flirting with women was a skill I was confident in.

‘…Lately, it feels like I’m actually doing it for real.’

******

After that day, she started approaching me more often with personal questions or casual conversations.

If I were a clueless man, I might’ve mistaken her actions as genuine interest.

At this point, I was starting to understand why the Execution Society had sent her.

‘They sent her to seduce me, huh?’

Of course, Woo Seo-heun didn’t only approach me, but her attitude toward me was subtly different compared to how she treated others.

It felt like she knew exactly how to charm a man.

However, there was one thing Woo Seo-heun hadn’t anticipated: my relationship with Seo Yoo-ju.

She might not have known before joining the clan, but she couldn’t have missed it afterward.

That’s why she never approached me when Seo Yoo-ju was around.

‘Is she being careful? Well, if she tried that in front of Seo Yoo-ju, all hell would break loose.’

Seo Yoo-ju’s near-obsessive reaction to me was something Woo Seo-heun couldn’t have missed.

I can guarantee that if Woo Seo-heun tried anything in front of Seo Yoo-ju, she’d be kicked out of the clan immediately.

And while I wasn’t sure how far their plan went, I needed to give them the impression that their scheme was working.

‘The problem is on my end—I have to be careful with Seo Yoo-ju and Wi Ho-yeon.’

I didn’t want either of them getting the wrong idea.

But it’s not like I could just tell them about Woo Seo-heun’s true identity—I was planning to use the Execution Society to help Seo Yoo-ju grow.

‘…Somehow, I feel like I’ve become a cheating man.’

I had to develop my relationship with Woo Seo-heun while avoiding the eyes of Seo Yoo-ju and Wi Ho-yeon.

******

– Report?

“…Well, it’s just a bit complicated.”

– …Woo Seo-heun, don’t give me such a vague answer. Report in detail.

Woo Seo-heun felt a surge of anger at those words.

“Ha… Why are you talking like that? I’m not your subordinate, am I?”

– …You need to report to the captain. How much progress have you made? What’s Eternity’s strength? We need to know so we can plan our next move.

“Report? Hey, you archer girl. Why do I have to deal with this annoying role? Why am I supposed to seduce some guy? What, am I some kind of prostitute?”

Woo Seo-heun couldn’t understand any of these orders.

From being told to seduce a man named Lee Yun-seong to being sent as a spy to Eternity.

Of course, she’d heard about Lee Yun-seong.

The man who exposed Shin Joo-tae’s identity as a spy. And the achievements that made it hard to believe he was only a first-year player.

‘…Still, he’s just a guy with a dick.’

– Everything is the captain’s order. Don’t question it.

“Sigh… You and that mute guy you hang around with are both so annoying. Just because you two are the only ones who’ve seen the captain’s face, you think you’re special?”

– That’s not it, and you know it.

“Then what is it? Your tone is trash, and why aren’t you two on the front lines?”



“Why should I take on the risk?”

– …I’m not slacking off either. I’m carrying out a special mission ordered by the boss.

‘Damn woman.’

It’s well-known that Shin Joo-tae was caught acting as a spy for the Myth Clan and executed.

There was no guarantee that she wouldn’t follow in Shin Joo-tae’s footsteps.

‘…Damn it, and why are the guys in Eternity so ridiculously strong? Aren’t they supposed to be just 1-2 year rookies?’

The Priest of Protection, the archer who never misses—these were understandable levels of skill.

At first glance, you’d think, ‘Wow, they’re pretty impressive for their experience level,’ but it wasn’t beyond common sense.

The real problem was Eternity’s master, Yoo Ju.

At first, she laughed when she heard a rookie with only a year of experience was assigned to a ranker position.

She even thought the idiots had finally gone collectively insane.

But after meeting Yoo Ju in person, she was utterly dumbfounded.

‘…I can’t win. If we fight, I’ll definitely lose.’

When she first met Yoo Ju during the interview, she couldn’t believe her eyes.

The aura radiating from Yoo Ju was anything but ordinary.

‘…She’s almost on par with the top three Clan Masters.’

She had thought the rumors about Yoo Ju were exaggerated.

Clearing the tutorial in the shortest time in history, sparring with instructors during training facility demonstrations, clearing rare and hero-grade dungeons in record time.

Even dominating the Clan Masters during the last large-scale expedition.

The rumors about Yoo Ju’s achievements as a first-year player were beyond absurd.

But after seeing Yoo Ju in person, she realized the rumors weren’t exaggerated—they were true.

‘And it’s not just her.’

The real target, Lee Yun-seong, wasn’t the problem. The problem was the two women attached to him.

‘I already knew about the Sword Monarch, but who the hell is Charis?’

It was obvious at a glance. She was a powerhouse on par with herself.

What she noticed after joining Eternity was that while the clan had significantly fewer members, each one was abnormally strong.

Powerhouses who should’ve been leading their own clans were just regular members in Eternity.

“…If you’re thinking of messing with Eternity, I suggest you think twice.”

From the other side of the communication device, a puzzled voice responded.

– …Why’s that?

“Because Eternity’s actual strength is way beyond what’s publicly known.”

– ……

“I’m telling you, if you assume Eternity’s master, Yoo Ju, is at a rookie level, you’re in for a world of hurt.”

– I know Eternity’s master is stronger than expected. Not all rumors are true, but of course, I assumed she’s somewhat strong…

“Ha, sorry to break it to you, but you’re mistaken.”

‘Stupid archer. Well, I guess it’s understandable.’

Thinking about it, she could relate. Before meeting Yoo Ju in person, she had thought the same.

– Mistaken?

“Yoo Ju’s level isn’t just ‘somewhat strong.’ She’s on par with the top three Clan Masters.”

– …Abyssal Priest. Even if Yoo Ju made it to the ranker position, do you really think it’s possible for a player with just over a year of experience to match the top three Clan Masters?

“Whether you believe me or not is up to you, but I’m risking my life infiltrating Eternity. If you’re going to dismiss my opinion, I’m out.”

– …Understood. Any other individuals to watch out for?

“Of course. The two bodyguards attached to Lee Yun-seong are also a problem.”

– ….One is the Sword Monarch, and there’s another? Who’s the other one?

“Yeah. A woman named Charis. She seems to be from the indigenous people. But I have no idea why an indigenous person is a member of Eternity.”

– I’ll look into that. Anything else?

“Lee Jae-hyo, one of Eternity’s founding members. He lost an eye, but he’s not to be underestimated. And if we’re talking about the rest of the chicks… the archer and the priest. Oh, and there’s a tank named Kim Ho-won.”

– Noted.

“And you told me to seduce Lee Yun-seong, but there’s a problem.”

– What’s the problem now?

“…Lee Yun-seong and Yoo Ju are in a relationship. That’s fine, but Yoo Ju’s looks are insane. Do you think it’s easy to steal a man from a woman like that?”

– They’re in a relationship?

“Yoo Ju’s feelings for Lee Yun-seong are almost obsessive. So, we have to work behind Yoo Ju’s back.”

– ……

“Why the silence? Are you still going to push through with this?”

– For now, the plan remains unchanged. In fact, it might work out even better. If what you’re saying is true, we might be able to use Lee Yun-seong to take down Yoo Ju as well.

“Easy for you to say. Are you kidding me? Why don’t you do it yourself? Why should I bother when you’re just sitting there looking pretty?”

– I’ll take that as a compliment.

“Ha… I’m done.”

Woo Seo-heun hung up without waiting for a response and cursed.

“Ha, damn woman. I just want to quit this whole thing.”

Little did she know, something in her shadow was listening to her entire conversation.