Chapter 3 – The Dream Demon’s Gift
“Ugh?!”
My eyes flashed with a short scream. At the same time, a cold winter wind blows through his body.
“This, this…….”
Seo Joo-hwan saw the scenery that caught his eye and trembled his hands. Young men in their 20s dressed in familiar military patterns are looking at him with puzzled eyes. To make matters worse, the young men even had K-2 rifles in their hands.
“Seo Snake, why are you like this?”
“Sergeant Seo Joo-hwan?”
Voices were heard from all directions. He saw young men who had diagonally applied brown, black, and green cream across his face.
When I saw the candy-like camouflage cream, swear words came out.
“Fuck.”
He had to admit
‘Oh, you bastard…….’
He said he had returned to active service.
*
Seo Joo-hwan was a person who had no ties to luck because of wrongly assigned karma before returning. In other words, he meant misfortune (不幸), but in other words, it meant that he had built a wall with luck (僥倖).
Because of this, he was prudent in everything, did not wish for luck, and was a person who wanted to be recognized for his skills. Thanks to that, I heard that he was overly cautious, but his skills were stable and his mistakes were rare. He didn’t get a proper evaluation because of his innate misfortune…….
Anyway, Seo Joo-hwan, who had been like that, was making mistakes now. Not to mention his sluggish movements, he even stood in the aisle as if he didn’t know what to do. It was as if he was not enough with his own work and was interfering with others.
In the end, it was only natural for the company commander to scream.
“Seo Joo-hwan, what are you doing!”
A high-pitched voice ranged out sharply.
In a male-dominated army, a female high-pitched tone drew attention at once.
Jung So-ra, realizing her mistake, touched her forehead as if in pain.
“Ha.”
She has refrained from speaking in a high tone unique to women in a group called the military. Especially in such a bad situation, she was extra careful. As a woman, she had many things to be aware of in order to live in the military.
Jeong So-ra spoke again in a calmer tone than before.
“Juhwan-ah, you are the oldest and the squad leader. Where is the guy who should be leading the kids losing his mind? I hope you’re not deliberately resisting. Why, since I was trained in my later years, I can’t eat because I’m annoyed?”
Her voice lowered, but her tone sharpened. At those words, even the soldiers who were not involved in the attack were afraid. In fact, a few weeks ago, there was an incident in which some of the younger members of the other company were very upset when they said they would use their vacation during the training week.
‘As soon as he returns, he starts swearing at me.’
In fact, from Seo Joo-hwan’s point of view, it was very unfortunate. Just a moment ago, he was envisioning a hopeful future for his returning life.
He did, but suddenly returned to his military days. And that, of course, because the time zone is undergoing cold weather training. Besides, I felt a sharp pain all over my body, as if I had been hit somewhere.
Even if it was someone other than him, he wouldn’t have come to his senses.
“No! Sorry!”
However, this was the military, and the military was a place that did not listen to each individual’s circumstances. In the current situation, the answer was simply to say sorry without an excuse.
“You… Not. Let’s calm down and get things sorted out.”
“Yes! I will come to my senses!”
“The answer is good. Let’s act well, too.”
“Yep! I will do my best!”
“Okay, so hurry up and help the kids.”
“Yep! Steel!”
“Her her….”
She even gave a vigorous salute and shook her cheeks, so she let out a blank laugh, as if her spirits she had lost her spirits.
‘Did he have a side like this?’
For a while, she wondered at her appearance that she hadn’t seen before, and she quickly followed her and began organizing her supplies.
*
Seo Joo-hwan worked hard as if to make up for his mistake her. As he, the oldest, moved swiftly like a recruit, the movements of his successors also sped up. Thanks to that, the material cleanup was over quickly.
Jung So-ra said with a satisfied face, probably because it was finished faster than expected.
“Everyone suffered. Everyone, go to the dormitory, unpack your luggage, and erase your camouflage. The shower sequence will be broadcast from the command and control room, so let’s do it then.”
“Yep!”
“Juhwan, you unpack all your stuff and come down and report any unusual matters.”
“Yes, I understand!”
Jeong So-ra headed to the command and control room and her soldiers her went up to the dormitory.
Seo Joo-hwan was also about to go up, but someone caught him. Looking back, the soldier who was organizing supplies with him saw him and said.
“Seo Bam, let the kids go first, how about a cigarette?”
It was natural since they belonged to the same company, but it was a familiar face. However, from Seo Joo-hwan’s point of view, it was the first face he had seen in 10 years, so he couldn’t immediately remember who it was. Then, when I saw the rank and name, I realized who the soldier was.
‘Lee Jung-hoon? Ah, Jung Hoon hyung!’
Lee Jung-hoon was the right successor with a gap of about four months, but he was three years older than Seo Joo-hwan. And he was one of the few people he liked while serving in the military. Anyway, after I was discharged, I contacted him several times, but Seo Joo-hwan stopped contacting me.
Click.
The two lit a cigarette and took a deep sip. Seo Joo-hwan exclaimed with admiration at the taste of his first cigarette after he was revived.
Seeing this, Lee Jung-hoon smiled and said.
“Haha. Is it that delicious? After all, smoking cigarettes after training is really sweet. Is not it?”
“Yes. The frustrating things go down quickly.”
Seo Joo-hwan accepted Lee Jung-hoon’s short words regardless. Because he had stopped talking about this time. And when the two of them were together, he treated Lee Jung-hoon with respect. Lee Jung-hoon told me to speak casually, but given the age difference, this was more comfortable.
“By the way, bro.”
“Yes?”
“Didn’t you call because you had something to say?”
“… Did you notice it?”
“Yeah, the other kids smoke too, so I didn’t bother calling me.”
“Haha. It’s nothing special, just cheer up. Don’t worry too much about being blacked out in front of the kids today.”
Lee Jung-hoon speaks with a shy smile. He tapped Seo Ju-hwan on the shoulder as if to cheer up.
As Seo Joo-hwan looked at Lee Jung-hoon, memories of his old days he came to his mind.
‘Jeong-hoon hyung took care of me often.’
In terms of seniority and succession, Seo Ju-hwan was the most senior and the squad leader, but the three-year age difference was not going anywhere. Moreover, at this time, he was only a squad leader, but he was in a state of considerable intimidation during his military life.
‘I’m a body with misfortune, but he’s been living with me for over a year…….’
It was natural for bad rumors to spread within the unit. That’s why he was harassed not only by his seniors but also by his executives his, and his successors his also did n’t want to get involved with him very much. Had it not been for Lee Jung-hoon, who took care of him, the tragedy might have happened.
However, Seo Joo-hwan now is a different person than he was then. Before his return his, he was 32 years old, and although it was short, he had been working in a company and had a social life. Crucially, he was now in a state where the misfortune that followed him like a curse had disappeared.
Seo Joo-hwan deliberately said indifferently, as if not to worry.
“It’s okay. What did I do wrong?”
“… Okay?”
“Yes.”
“Then I’m glad…”
“Haha. What do you do with something like this? If you make a mistake, you might be criticized.”
Lee Jung-hoon looked at him and made a slightly surprised expression. It was because the Seo Joo-hwan he knew was the type of person who couldn’t be bold enough to pass this on.
“Go up. If I’m late after watching it, I’ll get scolded again.”
“Ugh. Okay.”
Lee Jung-hoon looked at the back of Seo Ju-hwan, who was running ahead, with a puzzled expression.
*
Seo Joo-hwan quickly adapted and accepted the reality. Currently, he was lying in the dormitory after taking a shower as well as reporting unusual matters.
‘Where did you return to the sergeant?’
If King Yeomra had used humanity for one more year, he would have been in big trouble. How lucky he is to think so. Rather, it was good for my mental health to think of it as an opportunity to calmly organize my thoughts.
‘Anyway, what was that? I think it was some kind of system.’
Seo Joo-hwan recalled the time of his return.
Immediately after his return his, a certain message appeared before his eyes his. It was the real reason why Seo Joo-hwan couldn’t come to his senses his quickly and was frozen.
‘Ah, it was the same name as the Demon God. It’s definitely a Rust system… ‘
A message appears as if it had been waiting for that moment.
[… ] Update is complete.]
[The Lust System has been partially activated.]
[The status window has been activated.]
[You have received the start package.]
[The tutorial quest has arrived.]
『Get to know the system (1)』
▶ Open your inventory and use the start package.
Compensation: None.
My eyes widen at the sudden message. Seo Joo-hwan calmed his startled mind and rose from his seat.
“Guys, if someone finds me, say I went to the bathroom.”
“Yes.”
“All right.”
Seo Joo-hwan went into the bathroom and looked at the message again.
‘Come to think of it, the devil said he would give you a gift, right?’
It seemed that this system was a gift from the Demon God. Seo Joo-hwan decided to follow the words of the message.
“Inventory.”
Along with the horse, the inventory that was only seen in games appeared as a translucent window.
[You can only keep items obtained through the system in your inventory.]
[Items can be used just by thinking without opening the inventory.]
A message like help followed.
‘Use the start package.’
Tring!
[I used the start package.]
[Blessing, Dream Demon’s Blessing (60) has been applied.]
[Blessing, Blessing of Helchang (60) has been applied.]
[I have acquired an item, a random skill box.]
[You have acquired the item, Skill Up Coupon (B).]
The message flashed in my mind.
The last message that came to mind was a quest that seemed to be an extension of the previous quest.
『Get to know the system (2)』
▶ Check the items and blessings received from the package.
▶ Use the items received from the package.
▶ Check the status window, skills, blessings, and talents.
Compensation: None.
Quests were literally as detailed and kind as the game’s tutorials. Seo Joo-hwan proceeded calmly one by one following the message of the system.
‘Use random skill box.’
[I used a random skill box.]
[The skill, pheromone, has been acquired.]
‘Pheromone?’
It’s hard to know exactly what skill it is just by looking at the name. As he checked his skills, he opened all the windows he could summon right now.
〈Status〉
Name: Seo Joo-hwan
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 170cm
Weight: 92kg
Talent: Writing (C+/B+), Gaming (C+/B+), Teaching (D+/A+)
Skill: Pheromone
Blessings: Nightmare’s Blessing(60), Helchang’s Blessing(60)
〈 talent 〉
1. Writing (C++/B++)
2. Gaming (C+/B+)
3. Education (D+/A+)
〈 Skill 〉
1. Pheromone (Rank: F)
▶ Effect: Slightly fragrant body scent flows out.
〈 blessing 〉
1. Dream Demon’s Blessing (60 days)
▶ Effect 1: Greatly increases luck related to sex.
▶ Effect 2: When you master something, you receive a 200% additional effect.
▶ Effect 3: Energy springs up.
2. Helchang’s Blessing (60 days)
▶ Effect 1: Male hormones rise significantly.
▶ Effect 2: All exercise proficiency increases by 200%.
▶ Effect 3: The recovery speed of muscles increases by 300%.
Seo Joo-hwan’s eyes moved without rest to accept the information that came to him all at once. Fortunately, he reads the lines fairly quickly, so he was able to read them all in no time.
But as soon as he finished reading the text, a new message came to his mind.
『Activate the Lust System!』
▶ Currently, the desire system is not fully activated. Unlock locked features by fully activating the Desire system.
Requirements: Have sex with any woman.
Additional condition: Have sex with a woman other than a prostitute.
▶ Reward: Full activation of the system.
▶ Additional achievement reward: 1,000LP.
“Haha…….”
Finally, Seo Joo-hwan let out a laugh.
‘Looks like I’ve been given a huge amount.’
The abilities and blessings already obtained are amazing, but they say there are more hidden features. At this point, the embarrassing feelings subsided and I began to look forward to what more features there would be. My heart thumped with excitement as if I had won the lottery.
‘But why are the quest completion conditions like this?’
Come to think of it, did he say that he was not just a demon, but a dream demon? If you think about it, it may not be such a sudden condition. Looking back, the name was Lust.
‘… Should I go on vacation and go to a business?’
Naturally, he was a maternal soloist.
At the age of 30, there was not even a tent set up, so what can I say?
At least now, I was relieved that it was before I had erectile dysfunction.
