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Chapter 70
Chapter 70: Baek Ahyeong and Volunteer Activities! (2)
Baek Ahyeong and Volunteer Activities! (2)
Sunshine Orphanage was a place where children who have become orphans due to dungeons or gates gather. But even so, the children here always had smiles on their faces. Whether it was because of the director's abilities or the children's resilience, it was a good thing. The daycare teachers also had a strong bond with the children since they worked in such a positive atmosphere. Even us the volunteers couldn't help but form strong bonds with these kids in such a positive atmosphere. Yep, I was no exception.
"Hey, big bro! Can I get in on this too? Airplane ride!"
"Sure thing. Here we go… Wheee!"
"Hahaha! Go higher!"
Man, this is way more exhausting than it looks.
The girls from the orphanage were lining up, eager for their turn to ride my "airplane." And since the girl who went before would take her spot right at the back, there was no end to it.
"Big sis, um, can I ride the airplane too?"
"Come over here."
"Yes, yes, I'm coming…"
The boy waiting for his turn in front of Alice blushed like a tomato. He squeezed his eyes shut, gripping Alice's hand tightly as he soared through the imaginary sky.
That kid's already making moves on her before his hair's even dry… Man, I'm seriously envious. I want to ride Alice's airplane too.
"Alright! The whole airplane ride scene looks fantastic!" Since the photographer who had been snapping our pictures gave the green light, we decided to wrap up the airplane rides.
"Okay, everyone. Since each of you got to enjoy an airplane ride, let's switch things up. How about I show you some 8-step juggling?"
"8-step juggling…?"
Alice, who had been listening nearby, turned her head in surprise. With my mana on the rise and my control improving, I could now juggle fireballs with my eyes closed.
"Alright, here we go. It's not something I do all the time, you know~"
Swoosh!
"Ooooh…" As the fireballs danced above my hand, all the children's eyes were glued to me.
"Wow, big brother, you're so cool!"
"Big bro, teach me how!"
Their eyes sparkled with admiration. Even Alice, standing next to me, watched in wonder and said, "You're wasting such talent on juggling…"
Don't you know how important juggling is?! I've been working hard to connect with these kids, but I'm not sure if it's paying off. Except for you, who instantly became a beloved older sister!
"Alright, everyone. Gather around." While everyone was captivated by my juggling, Baek Ahyeong approached the children with drinks in hand.
"Wow! Snacks!"
"Since the handsome big brother bought them, you should say thank you."
"Yes! Thank you, handsome big brother!"
"Thanks, big bro!"
"Yeah, enjoy."
Thanks to Liliana's hard work, there's plenty in my bank account. So, every time I visit, I buy snacks for them, and it's safe to say the folks at the orphanage appreciate it.
"Yup, Hoyeon's always reliable. He never forgets to bring snacks for the kids."
"Absolutely, and he even gets ours. It's a win-win."
"Yes, I always knew he'd become popular."
The daycare teachers standing by my side were showering me with praise, and they were quite the chatterboxes.
Well, it's not every day that you can create such a fuss with just a few tens of thousands of won. Not doing it would be foolish.
"Oh, come on, it's all in good manners."
"Young man, considering how many folks struggle with basic courtesy these days…"
While I was having a chat with the teachers, Baek Ahyeong was engaged in a conversation with Alice.
"Alice, you've worked hard. You look tired, you can go take a break. I'll take over."
"I won't refuse. Thank you, Saint."
"This is your first time playing with the kids, right? It looks quite busy."
"…Yes, it's a bit tiring, to be honest."
Ladies' chatter was always a delight; it lifted my spirits. Alice decided to take a break and hopped into the limousine that had just pulled up.
Why did the car change every time we met? Does she have that much money?
"Now, sis, what should we do?"
Baek Ahyeong just switched and was full of energy.
"I want to switch too…" I sent a pleading look to the director, but all he did was smile warmly and look at me.
Well, it's a promotional event, and we need at least one person. With Alice gone, I had to step up.
"Sis! Let's play house! House!"
"Play house? Why not?" Baek Ahyeong effortlessly blended in with the kids. With her experience in volunteering, she was a pro at playing with them. But I couldn't quite figure out the meaning behind her occasional glances my way.
"Yeah! Sis is the daddy, and that big bro over there is the mommy."
"It's the other way around, dummy!"
"Oh, is that so? Then, the other way around!"
There were a couple of kids who clung to us persistently, the girl with blue hair and a boy with red hair. People with unique hair colors like that are usually the offspring of someone extraordinary.
"Alright. So, I'm the mom, and big bro is the dad, right?"
"He's not big bro! Mom should call him ‘darling'!"
"Darling…?" Baek Ahyeong shot me a glance, trying to gauge my reaction.
★ Heroine Status Window
[Baek Ahyeong]
[Affection: 86]
[Lust: 72]
[Appetite: 20]
[Fatigue: 30]
Current Status: Calling ‘darling' to the person who forcefully took my first… Not sure if that's a bad thing… But what if he gets mad and drags me off somewhere and…
Ugh… She's just crazy about sex.
"Uh, um… This is just… a game, right? Okay, so… darling?"josei
"Yes, darling?"
"Hmmhg…" Baek Ahyeong blushed. To others, it might look like she's embarrassed, but it's clear she's getting excited.
Click click! The photographer was enthusiastically capturing our moments. I'd seen him before, and his dedication was off the charts. I decided to ignore the photographer and focus on playing with the kids.
"Mom, I'm back! Can I have dinner?"
"Mom, hug me! Hug me too!"
"Dad, give me an airplane ride! A high one!"
"Dad, show me some juggling!"
Technically, it was just a game of house, not much different except for the titles. But the kids seemed even happier. I couldn't help but smile seeing their joy.
Despite growing up without parents, they had grown strong with the support they received. I shook my head, banishing any negative thoughts, and readied myself to continue playing with the kids. But Baek Ahyeong's gaze remained fixed on me.
What's going on? I'm playing with the kids, dammit!
***
"Yes, yes… Today, you say? Thank you… No, we're not shooting together, just thought I'd have some free time today. Yes, yes, don't worry. I'll talk to them. Yes, thank you."
Baek Ahyeong heard from her friend Min Yeji that there was a student council promotional activity. She, unknowingly, called Sunshine Orphanage and made the necessary preparations.
"I'm going for volunteer work. There's no other meaning to it. Yeah." She self-affirmed and headed to the orphanage.
After a conversation with the director and hiding in his office, Baek Ahyeong came out when she heard a familiar voice outside. Out there, Lee Hoyeon was greeting the director.
"Saint? Why are you here?"
She almost revealed that she had come to meet Lee Hoyeon specifically at the orphanage but thankfully managed to smoothly move past it with an improvised response. Even she herself thought that her comeback was quite witty.
Later, while watching Alice and Hoyeon playing with the kids, Alice seemed tired, so she took over. However, Hoyeon didn't pay much attention to her, even though she had just arrived.
Despite Baek Ahyeong sending continuous glances, he simply ignored her.
Why, why is he ignoring me…?
She remembered Hoyeon's lustful advances that had dominated her even next to a dead ogre. Therefore, when she initially thought that he would eagerly embrace her while laughing, she started to feel perplexed. He was engrossed in playing with the kids.
"He's not big bro! Mom should call him ‘darling'!"
"Darling…?"
Then, as the game of house began, Hoyeon started to show interest in Baek Ahyeong.
"Uh, um… This is just… a game, right? Okay, so… darling?"
"Yes, darling?"
"Hmmgh…" Baek Ahyeong's underwear gradually became wet. Calling the man who forcibly took her virginity ‘darling' and surprisingly, it was arousing to her.
The game of house continued. The kids called her ‘mom' and cuddled up to her. She felt a pang of sadness in one corner of her heart.
What have these kids done wrong to deserve this kind of hardship?
While it's not impossible to live without parents, seeing these kids unable to enjoy what others take for granted was painful for Ahyeong. Her innate desire to help and care for these kids welled up.
On the outskirts of her gaze, Lee Hoyeon's face appeared. With a mixed expression, he gazed at the kids with a distant look in his eyes. His eyes, emitting a subtle atmosphere, seemed to be reminiscing about a distant past.
"Ahh…."
"Mom, what's wrong?"
"Uh, it's nothing," Baek Ahyeong replied while hugging the child tightly.
Even Hoyeon… I have to help him. That child must have faced a tough life, she thought. The warmth in his eyes from their first meeting still lingered in Baek Ahyeong's memory.
Yes, he's definitely lost his way. That's why he's become so primal. I need to guide him and make sure that primal instinct doesn't affect others. But more importantly, I can't let him take it out on others…
Baek Ahyeong continued her wild thoughts about Lee Hoyeon, brewing up plans to assist him.
"Alright, kids. Let's grab a snack and keep the fun going~" Just then, the director showed up, announcing snack time.
"Snacks!"
Whoosh! The children hurriedly went for their snacks, and later, they would either nap or enjoy indoor activities.
With the director and daycare teachers busy inside with the kids, only Baek Ahyeong and Lee Hoyeon remained in the yard. There was a moment of silence between them. Ahyeong wanted to start a conversation but couldn't quite figure out what to say.
Then, breaking the silence, Hoyeon spoke first, "Ahyeong, why did you come to see me?"
"To… to see you? I just came for my usual volunteer work…"
"Do you think I'm a fool? You came here specifically to see me."
How did he figure it out? Baek Ahyeong was surprised but managed to keep a nonchalant expression and said, "I need to have a chat with you. Follow me behind the building."
***
Baek Ahyeong's eyes flickered like a lost puppy's tail. However, her mouth and nose remained strangely composed.
Is that her idea of a poker face?
"I need to have a chat with you. Follow me behind the building," she said, heading to the back.
I have no clue why, but she wants me to follow her. She isn't seriously going to ask me to rape her, is she? Surely not…?
★ Heroine Status Window
[Baek Ahyeong]
[Affection: 86]
[Lust: 72]
[Appetite: 20]
[Fatigue: 30]
Current Status: I have to guide him properly. I need to take responsibility to ensure no harm comes to others.
"…?"
What's all this about?
Considering her current status, I couldn't quite grasp her intentions, so I followed along for now. The way she swayed her hips felt oddly seductive.
"You… What's your intention?" Finally, after reaching the back of the building, Baek Ahyeong spoke.
"What do you mean?"
"You took those pictures and then vanished without a word, without any threats or attacks… What's your intention?!"
"Um…" I pondered slowly. Asking her rapist why he hasn't contacted or threatened you is… "So, are you suggesting I should threaten and violate you right here, right now?"
She's quite adept at turning the conversation around.
"No! Just be honest about what you're up to!"
★ Heroine Status Window
[Baek Ahyeong]
– [Affection: 86]
– [Lust: 78]
– [Appetite: 20]
– [Fatigue: 30]
Current Status: What if he still doesn't make a move? Should I beg him to delete the photos and start undressing…?
The scorching heat oozed from Baek Ahyeong's eyes as she glared at me like a venomous serpent. She was harboring some seriously unsettling thoughts.
If things continue like this, what if we end up facing social consequences together? What's the rush all about?
"Yeah, right. Actually, I had plans to violate you today…" I reluctantly played along with Baek Ahyeong's charade.
Honestly, I had considered holding back today due to the crowd and potential risks, but her determination left me little choice. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to test how much her affection level would skyrocket if we happened to have sex.
"As expected…! I knew it! You beast…!" Baek Ahyeong finally relaxed, her venomous gaze transforming into something gentler.
Her acting skills are abysmal. I silently swallowed my thoughts.
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