I tamed the First Rank Chapter 143
- HoshiMiya
- 3 days ago
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“What are my attributes?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha continued speaking as if comforting In Yoo-shin, who was startled by those words, while rubbing his shoulder.
"That's, um....... Simply put, it's the arch-rival of the vampires, which is my father's current form. It's an attribute that originated from someone who learned magic directly from God in order to hunt immortal vampires."
"Vampires don't die when a stake is driven through their heart or when exposed to sunlight…….?"
"Those who die like that are either young or light-blooded vampires. On the other hand, my father is practically a true ancestor(眞祖), so he probably won't die by normal means."
"Then…… is the characteristic of Gyu-ha-ssi, who you said was a set, the same?"
Hyeon Gyu-ha's expression softened and he gave a faint smile, then realized that Inyushin wouldn't be able to see him in the dark, so he kissed her forehead again.
"The fate of those who first possessed our traits was not taken away by the gods, but passed on through generations. That's why we are tied together as a set…… Well, I'm just a half-vampire and half-human. Compared to Yoo-shin-ssi, I'm nothing special."
“……”
"I really don't know how Yoo-shin-ssi was born with that trait in this world where there are no vampires or gods."
The fate of those who first manifested their traits was dismissed as a trivial matter. Fortunately, Inyushin, surprised by the revelation, paid no attention to the matter.
After being lost in thought for a while, he finally made up his mind and opened his mouth.
"Gyu-ha-ssi, can your father see everyone's status windows?"
Hyeon Gyu-ha's expression hardened in the darkness, where his face couldn't be seen clearly. I hoped his thoughts hadn't reached that far, but he was indeed a smart man.
Should I lie? If I hadn't considered it, it would have been a lie. But I couldn't even lie to him about this.
"Just as a god cannot see everything about a person's destiny or abilities, my father is likely similar. However, he likely possesses the ability to explore the essence of humanity."
"It means you can't be sure."
“......That’s right.”
"I will keep my attributes well hidden and not tell anyone."
In Yoo-shin quietly raised his hand and caressed Hyeon Gyu-ha's cheek. Though shrouded in darkness, his fingertips could sense his expression.
"I know what you're worried about, Gyu-ha-ssi. But it's purely selfish of me to want to go with you. I'm truly sorry……"
Hyeon Gyu-ha sighed deeply and took In Yoo-shin's hand in his own. The trace of his lips touching his grasping palm spread like a hot flame. Feeling the fear and trembling in that heat, In Yoo-shin bit his lip.
This man, who fears nothing in the world, becomes absurdly weak in front of him. In Yoo-shin is acutely aware that his weakness is anything but romantic. It could become a stumbling block. It could become a burden to him, and he might regret it.
Yet, this feeling that prevents me from deciding to remain here alone is an utterly vicious selfishness. A selfishness that wants to stay by his side no matter what the risk.
And the selfishness of hoping that the hand of someone named Hyeon Gyu-ha could hold me. The selfishness of hoping that at the moment of death, I, who had valued myself, could embrace something that would take precedence over all other values.
I'm not sure if this change, born gradually from Hyeon Gyu-ha's sincerity, is necessarily the right thing to do. But seeing him cherish and give meaning to himself more than anything else in the world, I feel compelled to change, to stop stagnating and become stagnant.
Because that would be a small reward for him who held himself, so ordinary and insignificant that he could not leave any trace in the world, at the center of his true heart.
"But can I go with you?"
If he had finally refused, there would have been no choice, but Hyeon Gyu-ha looked down in silence, his lips moving thinly. As his lips moved, the palms that covered his mouth and cheeks tingled.
"Is that your true feelings, Yoo-shin-ssi?"
A low whisper, tickling his skin, mixed with his light breathing, made In Yoo-shin lift his heels. Then, he pressed his lips to the ones he had just held in his hand. The sensation was slightly cracked and rough.
For a moment, Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to have forgotten how to breathe. He froze, unable to even respond. As In Yoo-shin's lips parted slightly, his feet slightly struggling to lift, he roughly hugged his waist.
The overlapping flesh pushed his lips apart even wider, burrowing inward. Every inch it touched felt scorching hot. The flesh, pressing against the roof of her mouth, scraped and rubbed violently, stealing In Yoo-shin's breath impatiently. As if clinging to it.
His hot breath mixed with his saliva, making breathing difficult. But instead of patting his shoulder and pushing him away, In Yoo-shin held him tighter. A familiar scent drifted through his gasping airway.
A large hand wrapped around his neck, pressing down on his shoulder and entangling him. The pressure, so tight that he couldn't move, was actually pleasant. The tingling sensation seemed to penetrate not just his oppressed skin, but his entire body.
The tongue, which had been thrust deep into his throat as if it were going to take over, fell regretfully, leaving behind a clear sound of water.
“Huah……”
Only then did In Yoo-shin gasp for air, his breath still choked. His lips, once again seemingly overlapping, held a bitter smile, and instead of pressing deeply, he dropped a light kiss, like a bird pecking.
In Yoo-shin leaned listlessly against his shoulder, unable to even think of wiping his swollen, red lips. Only after the cool summer night's sea breeze had cooled his flushed skin a little did she realize his lower abdomen was aching from the swell of heat.
His cheeks flushed again. Hyeon Gyu-ha must have noticed, since he was pressed so tightly against his thigh. He leaned back slightly, and Hyeon Gyu-ha gave a small smile and nibbled on his earlobe.
"You said it wasn't attached."
"Uh, th- 8,8-se, is in my pocket……"
"It's heavier than the arm."
"6-se too......"
"I held back because it wasn't rubbing against my left thigh."
In Yoo-shin's face flushed red and then turned white repeatedly as he remembered what was stored in his left thigh. He couldn't tell if it was a blessing or a curse.
Hyeon Gyu-ha grabbed In Yoo-shin by the waist and lifted him lightly, placing him on the fence. It was the first time he'd seen him, and it was a shame that his face couldn't be seen clearly in the darkness of the night.
Hyeon Gyu-ha whispered softly while looking up at In Yoo-shin.
"But promise me one thing. You will never do anything dangerous."
"Once I get there, I'll do whatever Gyu-ha-ssi tells me to do. Even if you lock me in a secret room and tell me not to wander around, I'll stay quiet and not try to escape."
"I would feel a little more secure if I could have a cage made just the right size for me and have my owner carry me around."
“…….”
He thought it should be the other way around, but In Yoo-shin nodded vigorously and responded anyway.
Hyeon Gyu-ha's gaze, blinking his eyelashes, seemed to be asking for something, so he hesitated and lowered his head. A breath mingled with his soft lips. Perhaps it was the right answer.
In Yoo-shin secretly made a promise as he gently pushed his tongue between his lips, which had become smoother than before due to the rough kiss.
'Next time, when it's bright, I should ask to sit higher than Gyu-ha-ssi.'
As if answering him, Hyeon Gyu-ha clicked his tongue.
***
In Yoo-shin, who returned to Seoul after a fulfilling summer vacation, submitted his leave of absence first. He was uneasy about whether it would be okay to submit his own, given that it had only been a few days since Hyeon Gyu-ha submitted his, but Manager Kim didn't say much.
"Team Leader Hyeon is on leave, so there's no way Yoo-shin-ssi would come to work alone."
It stung. Still, it was a little easier because everyone around me recognized me as a group of people who were all just like that, and everyone accepted me without having to make excuses.
"It's strange that Gyu-ha stays stuck at one job for so long. Let's recharge together."
"I hope that you can educate the incompetent person to become a self-reliant person before he is reinstated."
"Have a good rest with Hyeon Hunter!"
I decided to take it as a bit of encouragement.
Before taking a leave of absence, In Yoo-shin was busy, organizing work and organizing his surroundings. Hyeon Gyu-ha was away for a while. His whereabouts were reported in the news.
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