I Teleported Into the Academy of a S*xy Game-Chapter 180: Repayment (2)

Repayment (2)

4th Day of Hospitalization.

Thursday.

As per usual, I found myself confined to the hospital bed. Colorful bouquets adorned the bedside, all gifts from Nam Daeun. Not content with merely visiting daily since permissions were reinstated, today too, she brought along a fresh batch of flowers.

"This bouquet offered the best value and had the most flowers."

The bouquet she presented was filled with mist flowers.

"Um, thank you."

She needn't have fretted so much over cost.

Thanks to her thoughtful gesture, my hospital room felt more inviting. Numerous rose baskets and mist bouquets added a touch of vibrancy.

"Where did you suddenly get so much money?"

Nam Daeun isn't exactly affluent, yet she managed to purchase an array of flowers.

"Miss Scarlett gave them to me. She insisted, saying it was fine."

"Hmm…"

I suppose it makes sense if someone of modest means splurges on flowers. Scarlett does seem like a kind-hearted person.

"Thanks to you, the room feels much more cheerful."

I'll be stepping out eventually, but receiving such gifts certainly elevates my mood.

"Alright, I'll take my leave. Take care."

Nam Daeun always made a swift exit after assessing my condition. Needless to say, I'm grateful for her consistent visits.

"She seems to have a penchant for these things."

I glanced at the rose basket and mist bouquet she'd gifted me. Her affinity for flowers struck me as unusual. While admiring the blooms, I checked my smartwatch.

[Alice: I'll visit you tomorrow. There's a matter concerning our contract that requires discussion.]

It was a message from Alice, received last night.

It's high time she made an appearance. Though we have a mana massage contract, I've only done it once. Given that the agreement stipulates I visit upon Alice's summons, I've done nothing wrong.

Knock—knock—

"Patient Lee, a woman named Alice is here to see you."

"Yes, please send her up."

So, Alice arrives as soon as Daeun departs, huh? I'm curious about her agenda.

Anticipating Alice's arrival, I relaxed my body and waited.

***

"I came, in the end…"

Alice paused to take a deep breath outside Lee Hoyeon's hospital room. Visiting someone had never been her forte, yet here she was, even going as far as to visit a man.

I'm here because of the contract. Yes, that's it.

Her massage contract with Lee Hoyeon had come with a hefty upfront cost, offering him the caliber of treatment reserved for industry elites. However, Sebastian's constant surveillance had left her no opportunity to meet him. Now, with Sebastian on vacation and the urgency of fulfilling the massage, Lee Hoyeon's hospitalization presented a challenge.

Maybe I should just tell my father.

Entrusting herself to a young man's touch for a mana massage was a secret she had kept from her father, fearing the upheaval it could bring to the guild. Yet, circumstances might soon force her hand.

For now, treatment is the priority. Nothing else matters. I should consider this carefully.

Setting aside these contemplations, Alice knocked on the hospital room door.

Knock—knock—

"Yes, come in."

Upon entering, her eyes were immediately drawn to a bed adorned with vivid flowers, and lying there amidst the floral arrangement was Lee Hoyeon.

"It's been a while…"

Surrounded by blossoms, Lee Hoyeon looked ethereal, as if he were an angel descended from some other realm. His face, not seen for so long, felt oddly unfamiliar.

"Thank you for coming."

"No need for thanks; I'm here due to our contract. I apologize for discussing business at a time like this."

Placing the fruits she'd brought as a gift on the table, Alice took a seat. The bed where Lee Hoyeon lay felt both unfamiliar and oddly familiar, perhaps because she had seen it so often in Scarlett's video.

Swallowing hard, Alice felt a warmth spread through her. Seeing the bed in person, which she had only ever seen when pleasuring herself, stirred something within her.

"I was awaiting your next communication, but as you can see…" Lee Hoyeon lifted his arm slightly. His feeble gesture and the hospital gown he wore painted a clear picture of his condition.

"You're unable to use mana altogether, correct?"

"Yes, looks like a massage might be out of the question as well."

"What's the estimated recovery time?"

"Um… probably around a week or so." Lee Hoyeon glanced at his arm. Clearly, his condition had improved since their last encounter. At this pace, a complete recovery within a week seemed plausible.

"A week…"

However, Alice also had only a week to spare. If Lee Hoyeon didn't recover within that time, she would have to wait indefinitely again.

That's not an option.

Their conversation had made it clear. But she couldn't wait any longer.

Already, her night masturbation sessions had increased in frequency. It was all because of Lee Hoyeon. She felt that receiving a mana massage just once would alleviate her pent-up frustrations.

During the massage, Lee Hoyeon's touch had provided Alice with excitement and pleasure she couldn't achieve through self-pleasure. She still hadn't forgotten that sensation.

"Alright… I'll contact you once I've recovered."

She couldn't keep waiting for Sebastian's absence to align with the timing for the massage, especially when this wouldn't be the last massage session.

Yes… this is a therapeutic act.

As soon as Sebastian's vacation ended, Alice decided she would invite Lee Hoyeon to her home. She would have to introduce him to a mana masseur she had personally arranged, after all.

***

After wrapping up her discussion with Lee Hoyeon, Alice exited the hospital room, her mind racing with questions.

What should I even say? How startled would he be if I brought in a student he's been assigned to investigate as my masseur?

As she pondered how to persuade Sebastian, Alice navigated her way to the hospital's bustling lobby, filled with an array of shops from cafes to toast joints. Amidst this, a familiar face caught her eye in the flower shop.

Is that Nam Daeun?

Nam Daeun stood there, clutching a bouquet and engrossed in conversation with the shop owner. The bouquet was adorned with roses and mist flowers, and the shop owner seemed visibly annoyed, as if inconvenienced.

Hold on, roses and mist flowers… Weren't those the same flowers in Lee Hoyeon's room? Could she be on her way there?

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Alice scrutinized Nam Daeun for a moment before cautiously approaching. Nam Daeun had always been a top-priority candidate for recruitment into the Iris Guild, even before Lee Hoyeon entered the picture.

Her grades and pride had made her a difficult target in the past. However, with Lee Hoyeon potentially offering a solution to mana deficiency, and academic performance no longer a barrier, Alice felt a newfound sense of confidence.

People say her contract with the Buyers Guild is rock-solid… but I've never tried negotiating myself.

Nam Daeun's unwavering loyalty to the Buyers Guild was a well-known fact in the industry. Numerous guilds had attempted to recruit her, all to no avail. Yet, Alice believed in the principle of "nothing ventured, nothing gained."

With a composed demeanor, Alice approached Nam Daeun and greeted her warmly. When it came to public matters, Alice always gave her utmost.

"Nam Daeun, are you buying flowers?"

***

Nam Daeun was exiting Lee Hoyeon's hospital room after her visit when she noticed a nearby flower shop. Intrigued, she stepped in, aiming to find reasonably priced flowers. All she knew about Lee Hoyeon was that he liked flowers, so she wanted to get him some.

While comparing prices, she heard a sweet voice from behind her.

"Nam Daeun, are you buying flowers?"

Turning around, she saw Alice looking at her with a smile.

"Yes, I'm buying flowers," Daeun replied, unsure why Alice was talking to her.

She hadn't spoken to another woman in quite some time. During Dahee's captivity, she'd deliberately steered clear of interactions with fellow students, except for Lee Hoyeon.

"What are you pondering over? I know a thing or two about flowers; let me help."

"I was deciding between this bouquet for 2,500 won and that one for 2,450 won. I was leaning towards the more expensive one because the flowers seem larger."

Alice was momentarily speechless, as their considerations for choosing flowers were completely different.

"Usually, don't you look at the color harmony in a bouquet rather than just the price per flower?"

"Really? I didn't know that," Nam Daeun responded, nodding as if she had just learned something significant.

Alice briefly furrowed her brows, thinking, She's an odd one.

At first, Alice had only intended to discuss recruitment, but now she was genuinely curious if the flowers in Lee Hoyeon's room were indeed from Nam Daeun.

"Did you place those flowers in Lee Hoyeon's room?"

"Yes."

"Ah… do you have feelings for him?"

Alice had found no evidence of a romantic link between Nam Daeun and Lee Hoyeon. Still, the frequent flower deliveries made her wonder. If they weren't just friends, was Lee Hoyeon attempting to bring more women into his life?

"No, I'm just expressing gratitude."

"Alright… Just a word of advice as a fellow woman: it's better to keep your distance from Lee Hoyeon. He's quite the womanizer and—no, never mind."

Alice hoped Nam Daeun wouldn't be swayed by Lee Hoyeon's charms, as too many women around him would be problematic.

Why am I even meddling? Alice questioned herself but felt compelled to warn Nam Daeun.

"You seem close to him." Nam Daeun spoke, completely ignoring Alice's comment. In reality, whether it was about relationships or anything else, Lee Hoyeon was her benefactor.

"No, I, I'm involved because of business reasons… Oh, right, are you interested in joining the Iris Guild?" Alice, flustered by Daeun's words, but finally remembered her original purpose: recruitment.

"Hmm…" Nam Daeun pondered briefly. She had no intention of joining a guild, especially with her past experience with the Buyers Guild and her current focus on repaying Lee Hoyeon.

"I'll think about it." Still, she didn't want to end the conversation on a negative note, especially since it was the first time she had spoken at length with another woman.

"You made a good decision. Here's my number, so feel free to contact me anytime."

"Thanks."

For the first time, Nam Daeun's smartwatch displayed the number of a female friend. She seemed pleased, though she didn't show it.

"Alright… Um… One last thing, never get too close to Lee Hoyeon."

As Alice was about to leave, something else bothered her. She felt like Nam Daeun, holding the bouquet, might impulsively run to Lee Hoyeon.

That can't happen… Just not acceptable…

Alice glanced around and whispered into Nam Daeun's ear, "Lee Hoyeon has a reputation for being involved with many women. You should consider that when dealing with him, okay?"

With that, Alice left the flower shop.

Why did I do that? Ugh…

Immediately, Alice regretted her actions. Interfering in someone else's affairs like this went against her nature. She pondered over her behavior all the way home. But she couldn't find an answer. She still didn't know why she had done it.