Holy B-Class Life

#087

Holding the net that had returned to his hands, Yoon Pa-ran barely opened his mouth in confusion.

“But… how do I wear this? Just this top…”

“It’s just trying it on, what’s the big deal?”

“No, still…!”

“Underwear designs are already quite diverse. This design was even trendy recently… You don’t mean to say you didn’t know?”

At Dan Joo-hyuk’s genuinely puzzled tone, Yoon Pa-ran hesitated for a moment. Is this actually common to wear, and I’m the only one who didn’t know?

Struck by this sudden doubt, Yoon Pa-ran reflexively answered.

“…Of course I know.”

“Right? It was quite popular, I thought there’s no way you wouldn’t know.”

“…”

Was this kind of thing really trendy?

Did people collectively drop their sense of shame in the Gate?

“Anyway, even if it’s not your taste, just try it once.”

“That…”

“You get a skill just by putting it on, isn’t it a waste to give up?”

“…”

Dan Joo-hyuk’s following words were, sadly, correct. Even if this underwear wasn’t ordinary, it was worth trying on just once with eyes closed.

Right. I should get the skill. It would be really foolish to miss such a good opportunity.

“Use that room over there. Or you can change here if you’d like.”

“…”

Having barely rationalized it, Yoon Pa-ran reluctantly stumbled towards where Dan Joo-hyuk was pushing him. He simply ignored the nonsense as if it were water under the bridge.

“If it’s hard to put on, call me.”

“…Shut up.”

After chiding him, Dan Joo-hyuk stared blankly at Yoon Pa-ran’s retreating figure.

Only after hearing the click of the door closing did Dan Joo-hyuk’s face slightly harden. It seemed he had gotten carried away thinking it was an interesting situation. He had handed over the item without mentioning the most important price.

Of course, this time he had only expected something a bit fun. That’s why he deliberately left out the pants when handing it over. Ever since discovering this special option on the plane, he could hardly contain his anticipation for Yoon Pa-ran’s reaction.

Yoon Pa-ran seemed to be able to view the situation quite objectively even with an S-class item in front of him. He appeared to be well aware of the contractual relationship between the two of them.

It was clearly convenient for him. Nevertheless, that fact felt like a hangnail on his fingertip, rough in the winter air.

Couldn’t he just accept it, even a little?

It wasn’t just about this item. The certain line that Yoon Pa-ran always drew kept bothering him.

However, Dan Joo-hyuk soon dispersed his thoughts with a smirk. There was no reason to worry if Yoon Pa-ran was acting conveniently for him first.

In any case, he needed to restrain his actions a bit. Even earlier, he had impulsively kissed without activating a skill. No matter how highly he valued Yoon Pa-ran, there was no need to keep doing irrational things.

From the beginning, Yoon Pa-ran’s position was clear.

He probably thinks they just need to get what they want from each other through the contract.

Dan Joo-hyuk’s face, without him realizing, hardened a bit more.

“I’m done changing…”

Just then, with a click, Yoon Pa-ran came out. Dan Joo-hyuk quickly raised his head and slowly scanned him from head to toe.

The pure white sacred robe suited Yoon Pa-ran quite well.

The design, flowing down to his feet, naturally draped along Yoon Pa-ran’s thin frame. Despite his awkward, hesitant gait, the fluttering decorations on the top swayed gently.

Perhaps from putting on the clothes, Yoon Pa-ran’s brown hair was slightly disheveled. Dan Joo-hyuk’s gaze naturally fixed on his face.

Slightly flushed cheeks, eyelashes that seemed strangely more sparkling caught his eye. As expected of a high-level item, it seemed to have some appearance enhancement effect.

Though such effects weren’t visible in the item’s status window.

“Did you put it on well?”

“Well…”

With each step Yoon Pa-ran took towards him, Dan Joo-hyuk took two strides closer. As the distance closed, the blush on Yoon Pa-ran’s face deepened.

Searching for the cause, his gaze went to Yoon Pa-ran’s awkward gait. Although the lower part of the tunic was deeply slit on the sides, it seemed that because multiple layers of fabric were overlapped, his legs weren’t visible when walking. Just looking at it, it wasn’t much different from the item tunics commonly worn by ranged attackers.

However, with each of Yoon Pa-ran’s steps, a glimpse of his white ankles was revealed.

Unconsciously swallowing a bit of saliva, Dan Joo-hyuk thought that at least the trip to the Gate was worth it.

“It’s strange, something…”

Yoon Pa-ran’s voice, filled with difficulty, penetrated Dan Joo-hyuk’s ears unnaturally well. A mischievous playfulness bubbled up inside him.

Imagining Yoon Pa-ran struggling alone to put on that underwear made his lower abdomen feel strangely heavy.

“Did you put it on correctly?”

“…I don’t know.”

Lowering his head slightly, Yoon Pa-ran mumbled his answer.

The awkward sensation from below made it difficult to even take a proper step. It certainly didn’t seem like he had put it on correctly.

However, he couldn’t think of any other use for the net-like underwear. The moment he fitted himself into the round hole, a wave of self-loathing washed over him.

Damn it. He wondered if he had ever felt this embarrassed in his life. Heat had been rushing to his face since earlier, making his cheeks feel like they might burst.

Moreover, the biggest problem was separate. While he confirmed that the curse hadn’t activated, for some reason, the status window saying he had acquired a skill didn’t appear.

As he was about to mention this fact, Dan Joo-hyuk, who had somehow approached right in front of him, started saying crazy things.

“Then show me.”

“Are you crazy?!”

Yoon Pa-ran reflexively shouted and his eyes met directly with Dan Joo-hyuk’s. Dan Joo-hyuk was smiling with his eyes curved, as if he just found this situation amusing.

It was just his usual self. Yet Yoon Pa-ran felt his nerves intensely focused on Dan Joo-hyuk.

It was strange, even though his gaze wasn’t particularly fierce.

A peculiar tension made his body even more jittery. Just as he was about to take a step back with his uncomfortable, awkward gait…

Dan Joo-hyuk swiftly reached out and grabbed his waist, pulling him closer.

“What’s the big deal? We’ve seen everything there is to see between us.”

“Ugh!”

His body collided with Dan Joo-hyuk’s firm chest. However, perhaps due to the increased defense from wearing the equipment, it felt more like a gentle undulation rather than an impact.

While feeling the item’s performance firsthand, Yoon Pa-ran stiffened his body. It was because of the tightening sensation below caused by Dan Joo-hyuk pulling him close.

“What’s wrong? You look uncomfortable.”

“Let go…!”

He could clearly feel the heat rising to his cheeks again. Unable to struggle freely, Yoon Pa-ran pushed against Dan Joo-hyuk’s chest, trying to move him away.

However, Dan Joo-hyuk didn’t budge an inch. Only now did Yoon Pa-ran notice that his sly smile had intensified even more since earlier.

He’s deliberately doing this to tease me again.

But why wouldn’t this bastard budge? His own strength should have increased considerably due to the item’s effect.

“You won’t show me?”

“You pervert!”

Dan Joo-hyuk was now groping around Yoon Pa-ran’s waist, constantly pulling his body closer. Finally, a strange sensation from below, where the wrong place was being pressed, made Yoon Pa-ran flustered.

“Ugh…”

Hunching his shoulders and letting out a moan, Yoon Pa-ran finally glared fiercely. Just as he was about to break free while spitting out curses…

Sacred Energy skill holder detected.

The long-awaited status window finally appeared.

“Huh?”

“Ah. Looks like the skill popped up.”

Only then did Dan Joo-hyuk pretend to pay attention to the skill. As Yoon Pa-ran kept staring into empty space, ignoring him, Dan Joo-hyuk’s large hand groped lower down his waist.

While swatting away his arm without even looking at it, Yoon Pa-ran focused on the status window.

You are the first holder in this dimension.

What’s this now?

The following phrases were difficult to understand. While trying hard to remember those meaningful phrases, Yoon Pa-ran waited for the next part.

The skill given to him was far beyond his expectations.

[Sacred Zone S]

Declare a safe zone.

*This is a special benefit for the first holder.

*This skill can only be used when wearing the full set.

*You can create a safe zone in any desired location.

*Find a medium to form the safe zone.

“Huh?”

“What’s wrong?”

Yoon Pa-ran exclaimed with a dumbfounded face. Dan Joo-hyuk, who had finally let go of him, tilted his head.

Focused on the phrases of the status window swirling before his eyes, Yoon Pa-ran’s consciousness was completely absorbed by it. To think he could create a safe zone.

Then, could he make one outside the Gate too?

The orphanage immediately came to mind. As he imagined a safer future, Yoon Pa-ran’s heart began to race.

The skills didn’t end with just one.

[Coldly Embracing Touch A]

Adjust the surrounding moisture.

*This is permanently registered as a set item effect.

“This skill…”

“What kind of skill is it?”

The moment he acquired the skill, he intuitively understood how to use it. It was another ranged skill for him. Moreover, it was a permanent skill that would remain even after taking off this equipment.

It was a groundbreaking achievement. He had been worried that it would be inconvenient to engage in close combat while wearing this sacred robe, but now his concerns were completely resolved.

It was an opportunity to fully transition into a ranged attacker. Of course, he would need to experiment to know exactly how to utilize the skill.

“Wow…”

“You keep explaining nothing and seem to be having fun all by yourself.”

Excited by the new possibilities, Yoon Pa-ran’s ears failed to catch Dan Joo-hyuk’s sulky words. Naturally, he also failed to notice Dan Joo-hyuk’s eyes gradually narrowing as he looked at him.

In any case, Yoon Pa-ran continued to stare into empty space with an expectant look. He had originally expected two skills, but it seemed he had received one more as some kind of special bonus.

Now all that remained was the second equipment-exclusive skill that could only be used while wearing this outfit.

However, sadly, this skill completely betrayed Yoon Pa-ran’s expectations.

[For a Sacred Life S]

An essential skill for a clean and safe religious life.

Maintain a state of purity at all times.

*This skill can only be used when wearing the full set.