Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 31

It was a perfect early summer day. The rain from the previous night had thoroughly soaked the ground in Lima City Citizens’ Park. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, showing off their vibrant green leaves, and cleaning robots bustled around the grounds, diligently picking up any stray trash. Amidst all this activity, dozens of people in suits stood in three neat rows, practicing sword swings in the air.

“Emma! Your leg is twisting when you swing. I told you to keep it firmly planted!”

Beomseok approached her and tapped her sword lightly.

“I-I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful from now on.”

“With that attitude! How do you expect to become a pro gladiator!”

“I-I’ll work harder.”

Beomseok turned his head, glaring at Remi, who was responsible for Emma’s training.

“Remi! I told you to teach Emma properly! You know the lower body’s movement is crucial when swinging a sword! Make sure she masters the basics!”

“Y-yes. I’ll correct it within the next few days.”

Beomseok nodded, then a slight smile touched his lips as he looked at Venus standing further away. She was holding a massive square shield, each hand gripping metal horns embedded in its surface. The powerful gusts of wind generated each time she swung it were quite intimidating.

‘Heh heh. I don’t know who taught her, but they really helped her develop in an interesting way.’

Beomseok complimented himself and chuckled softly. He, of course, was the one who had taught Venus her shield techniques.

Feeling a bit more satisfied, he continued to walk around, offering guidance to the gladiators on the team as they trained. As time passed and it approached noon, he announced the end of the training session. The GA Cup was only two days away. They had been undergoing intense training without rest, even on weekends, so it was necessary to reduce training for today and tomorrow to allow them to conserve their strength.

“Okay, everyone. Training is over for today. I hope you all enjoy your time with your masters!”

“Yes, sir!”

The Gods Knights’ gladiators beamed with smiles at the unexpected rest. They hadn’t had many opportunities to attend to their masters’ needs due to their rigorous training schedule, so today’s break was a welcome treat. They immediately took off their training suits and began packing their bags, not even bothering to eat the lunches they had prepared.

“Okay, okay. Let’s get home quickly.”

Beomseok’s elves blushed and flocked around him. They knew exactly what awaited them when they returned home. They discreetly took out rouge and powder to apply, hoping to receive Beomseok’s affection even one more time, all the way to Aaron.

At that moment, a voice called out to Beomseok from across the park.

“Excuse me, Beomseok! I need to talk to you!”

He stopped and turned to see Emma approaching.

“What’s wrong?”

“Are you busy this evening?”

‘Asking about dinner? This might be a date invitation.’ Beomseok, thinking that his constant flirting and efforts to raise her favorability were finally paying off, wore an expectant expression.

“Hmm. I don’t have any special plans. Why?”

“One of the Black Society seniors invited you to dinner tonight. Are you available?”

Beomseok’s brow furrowed slightly. He was annoyed by the prospect of having to meet with an old man during his long-awaited break. Still, he couldn’t refuse outright, since they were members of the Black Society, who had provided significant support to his team. After all, they were the ones who had given him a substantial sum of 15 million krang [currency in the game world]. He needed to meet them and express his gratitude sometime.

“Well, I guess I have to go. Where and when should I be there?”

“Just come to the ‘Wind Stays Home’ restaurant by 6 PM.”

“Okay. Tell them I’ll see them then. Is that all?”

“Yes. Then, I have a lot to prepare, so I’ll be going now. See you at the hotel later.”

“Okay, see you later.”

Emma seemed to be in a good mood as she walked away with a light step. Beomseok also decided to meet the so-called Black Society senior with an open mind. There was still plenty of time until dinner, and it would only take up one meal at most.

“Okay, let’s get on board.”

He was the last one to board Aaron, and he immediately pounced on Oscar, who was standing in front of him. He couldn’t resist any longer, as her luscious hips were right in front of his eyes. Beomseok roughly pulled down her lower garment and immediately took out his swollen love tool, placing it against her vulva. Then, he roughly pushed it into the crevice of the lush black forest.

Through the window of Aaron, which was slowly soaring into the sky, the shadows of the elves taking off their clothes and heading towards Beomseok were noticeable.

“‘Wind Stays Home,’ huh…?”

As the sun hung low in the western sky, Beomseok stood in front of a high-end restaurant, frowning. He didn’t like the fact that he had to wear a neatly pressed suit and wander around this urban space this evening, when he should be relaxing with the elves to relieve the fatigue of training.

‘Well, I’ve already come, so I should go in. I have to manage my favorability rating anyway.’

Beomseok loosened his tight tie slightly and opened the automatic door to enter. He was momentarily taken aback by the dazzling atmosphere of the restaurant. Not only was there a glossy blue marble floor, but luxurious carpets were also laid throughout the interior. The well-crafted transparent chandelier hanging high on the ceiling softly illuminated the surroundings, creating a fascinating ambiance, and various sizes of wooden dolls and antique paintings were hung as wall decorations.

As he was inwardly admiring the decor, an elf in a suit approached him and bowed politely at a 90-degree angle.

“Welcome. Do you have company?”

“Ah. I have company, but I don’t know where they’re sitting. It’s too big, so I can’t find them at all.”

“Ah. Is that so? Do you have a reservation? If you made a reservation, it will be in the counter’s roster, so you can find them quickly.”

He had never made a restaurant reservation in his life.

“Well. I didn’t make a reservation. Do I have to?”

“No, it doesn’t matter. Hmm. What’s the name of your companion? If you tell me, I’ll go to the counter and check and let you know.”

“Emma, a woman.”

The elf immediately clapped her hands and said,

“Ah. You’re the chairman’s guest.”

“Chairman? Is Emma the chairman here?”

“No. Emma is our chairman’s junior colleague. She’s already here, so please follow me.”

“Hmm. Okay.”

Guided by the elf, Beomseok walked through the wide lobby, winding around to a table overlooking the central stage. There, a blonde woman wearing a fancy floral dress was sitting, calmly watching the musicians playing instruments on the stage.

She was so beautifully made up and dressed up that he would have passed her by without recognizing her as Emma if he hadn’t been guided.

“Wow. I wouldn’t even know if this is Emma. If I met her somewhere else, I would have asked her out on a date without realizing it.”

Hearing Beomseok’s voice, she hurriedly got up from her seat.

“Oh, Beomseok. You’re here.”

“Since the mistress calls, the servant must come, of course. Hehe.”

“Beomseok, you’re so…”

The elf employee pulled the chair back, and he sat down.

“Let’s make such an occasion again sometime. But let’s exclude the so-called senior and just have it be just us together.”

Emma waved her hand and laughed. In fact, in this game world, the relationship between men and women was almost like cats and dogs. Women resented the elves who took their places in the home and workplace, and men did not understand the women who envied the elves with their excellent looks and unwavering loyalty. Therefore, men often treated other men who associated with human women as perverts, even worse than homosexuals. Homosexuals had unique tastes, so it couldn’t be helped, but why would anyone in their right mind pour affection on human women who were far inferior to elves? As a result, the concept of marriage, as well as natural childbirth, had disappeared.

According to the game settings, there was a time when humanity was on the verge of extinction because no children were being born. Fortunately, mandatory artificial insemination and special culture tubes were used to produce as many offspring as society needed, but as a result, the gap between men and women deepened even further. The reason was that the reason to live together had completely disappeared. In response, the federal government even enacted ridiculous laws such as polygamy to try to connect men and women in any way possible, but they had no effect and became dead letters.

In this situation, when Beomseok made a comment asking for a date, Emma could only take it as a joke.

“Hahaha. You’re so funny. If that happens, people around you will call you a pervert.”

“I’m not joking. I don’t care if it’s an elf or a human woman. What if they call me a pervert? It’s fine if I like it.”

Judging by his tone, it sounded like the truth, and Emma stared at him intently. As a woman, it was a natural instinct to crave a man’s love. It felt good to be the object of genuine interest. But unfortunately, women had another instinct.

“Hmm. I’ll think about it. I don’t know what to do because you’re suddenly doing this.”

“Okay. Think about it carefully. It’s not an easy decision to make.”

Beomseok smiled slyly. He had confirmed through the information window that his favorability rating had increased significantly with the previous conversation. It was still a long way to go before he could win her over, but if he kept flirting, the day would come when she would be in his arms. He decided to get back to the main point now.

“By the way, is the person I’m meeting today the chairman of this restaurant?”

“Ah, yes. That’s right.”

Beomseok looked around at the interior decorations and made an impressed expression.

“He must be quite rich. He even owns such a high-end restaurant.”

“Not quite, but very much so. He owns about 40 of these restaurants all over the world. And he has also invested in many other franchise fields.”

He picked up the glass of water in front of him and gulped it down. ‘He’s expected to be quite wealthy.’

“Whew. I guess I’m meeting a really important person. It’s a bit intimidating.”

“You don’t have to feel intimidated. You’ll get used to it over time.”

“Get used to it?”

“Yes. You’ll understand when you meet him.”

At that moment, a blonde young man in his early 30s approached Beomseok’s table. Seeing him, Emma got up from her seat and bowed her head in greeting.

“You’re here, Senior Lucas.”

“Hmm. Is the guy next to you that kid named Beomseok?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

Beomseok frowned as the seemingly young man used the term ‘kid’ and spoke down to him. However, he quickly remembered that Lucas was a modified human and understood. Modified humans had bodies similar to elves, so their youth lasted a very long time. They looked like they were in their 20s until they were about 50 years old, and only after that did they slowly age. If he looked like he was in his 30s now, he was roughly in his sixties or seventies.

Beomseok got up from his seat to greet him.

“Welcome. I’m Beomseok. It’s an honor to meet you like this.”

“I’m Lucas. Anyway, nice to meet you. Okay, let’s sit down. I have a lot to talk about with you.”

Beomseok, who looked at him with a serious expression, sat down. The reason he came to this place today was for a conversation. He didn’t know what the story was, but he needed to listen. He pulled his chair closer and straightened his posture.

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Next, I’ll go again.