ALL NOVEL chapter 49
49 – Interdimensional Trap Gallery
They say in one’s life there are three peak times when popularity with the opposite s*x skyrockets.
But Judduk denied the story.
“Don’t spout nonsense.”
Most of the posts on the internet can’t be trusted.
Provocation and fabrication. The internet world is full of lies and sophistry.
Even a famous person didn’t say something like this?
Don’t believe the sayings and photos you see on the internet.
-Isaac Newton-
It was a statement with which even Newton, who made the mark of the century, agreed.
“Are you kidding me?”
You would have to be popular with the opposite s*x at least once in your life for it to be believable.
Throughout his life, Judduk had never experienced such a situation.
If he sat beside a girl on a school trip, he got startled.
“Oh, look, your boyfriend’s passing by. Want to die out there, you bastard?” That was routine for Judduk.
But, at the height of popularity with the opposite s*x?
Of course, he didn’t believe such rumors!
But just until a moment ago.
“Would you wait a moment?”
After carefully guiding him, Judduk sat on a cushy sofa.
In his surroundings, there were several pretty girls.
They were all in bikinis or subtly revealing maid outfits…!
Heaven is real, and the empire has proven it.
Dumbfounded by the provocative physical charm, Judduk fumbled and the woman gently soothed his shoulder with a smile.
“Alright, can you get up now…?”
“Yes.”
“You can go anywhere you like.”
“Excuse me?”
What could she mean?
She whispered so, and gestured inward.
There was a blatant smell of a trap.
But would it be alright to take a look around?
The structure here was alien. It was a dizzying, labyrinthine space.
The paths were meandering and irregular, the only certainty being that there were doors on either side.
Why on earth had such a structure been chosen?
As Jujik looked around, he arrived at the first room.
And he caught his breath at the plaque attached to it.
“What the-?”
“In a room alone with an academy girl, playing chess…”
Why was this inscribed on the door… broadcasting such an illicit suggestion…
The message of the plaque was clear.
“If I enter this room…”
Alone in a room with an academy girl, playing chess…
This was plainly a trap.
A trap so simplistic a child wouldn’t be fooled!
But an academy girl… alone with a girl, playing chess… No!
“What are you thinking?”
It would be strange for him to fall for such an thing.
With superhuman patience, Jujik headed for the next room.
“A knight taken hostage, forced to surrender via chess.”
“No way!!!!!”
This was outrageous!!!!
How could a knight taken hostage be forced to surrender… through chess?
Doesn’t this world have the Geneva Convention?
Telling me that anything is possible if I can force a surrender through a chess duel?
A vivid image formed in his head.
Force a knight to surrender in a duel…!
Me, losing in a duel… Damn, just kill me…
This game of chess is dangerous…!
In an instant, Jujik’s thoughts became complicated.
That something like this could exist in the world… It made no sense.
He shouldn’t have fallen for the Emperor’s ruse.
I must escape from this cruel scheme!
“Private chess lessons with a seductive teacher, just the two of us.”
Juddak’s fleeing footsteps came to a halt.
A secret lesson… chess… how could I resist?
Holding the doorknob, Juddak hesitated.
“…but it doesn’t make sense.”
Every room has such a concept?
Every room contains alluring temptations?
It can’t be. Opening the door might trigger a trap.
At the moment of his hesitation, the door opened automatically.
“Oh.”
A woman with a seductive gaze pushed up her glasses with a finger.
Skirt and top that looked like a suit, and buttons barely holding together, caught his eye.
“I told you I was going to the restroom… why are you so late? Sit down. We’re about to start the lesson.”
“Yes.”
Refusal seems difficult.
Juddak was instantly captivated by the woman.
“Where are you sitting? Come and sit next to me.”
She patted the cushion on the adjacent seat.
The seating arrangement was to sit side by side, not facing each other.
Such tuition shouldn’t exist in this world!
When Juddak took his seat, the woman gave a seductive smile.
“Then, just the two of us … shall we learn about chess? In depth?”
“Yes.”
The explanation of the chess pieces followed.
The first period is an explanation of chess rules. The second period, a practical game of chess with the teacher!
When Juddak won lightly, the woman hugged him snugly from behind.
“Good. You did well today.”
“Wow.”
Comforting words from a generous-eyed woman…!
Jujjak found happiness in the chess lecture.
After spending about thirty minutes, as he stepped outside, Jujjak realized the danger of the situation.
“Oh my God.”
This place… It’s too addictive.
The structure of the building made it confusing to find the exit, trapping Jujjak.
“I won’t be fooled twice.”
Jujjak seethed with anger.
Why would he want to fall for such a blatant trap twice?
Jujjak started to walk towards the exit.
Then his steps paused again…
“What?!”
“Chess exchange at a colleague’s house who lost his reason at a drinking party”
Such nonsense…!
His body warmed at the pervading anticipation.
But… It’s clearly a trap…!
As Jujjak deliberated, the door slid open again.
A woman in pyjamas greeted him.
“Hic. Oh… You’ve come. Have a drink… I want to play chess… Would you like to?”
“Yes.”
“If you win, I’ll let you take a drink… Right here.”
“!”
The woman pointed towards the valley of her breasts.
Oh my God… such a heaven exists.
Unconsciously, his vision got filled with her chest.
“Ah…”
He arrived. To heaven.
He did well to come here.
But why did he decide to come here again…?
For now, enjoy and think later.
“Which room would be better next?”
Judaki moved with pleasant strides.
Meanwhile, at that very moment.
A report came to the Emperor.
“He has made a move.”
“Is he enjoying himself?”
“Yes. Absolutely.”
He laughed inwardly.
‘Drinking up the poisoned chalice.’
If he keeps this up with one of these ladies, he will likely live a hundred happy years.
The bindings made up of women will ensnare Judaki and draw him into the empire.
‘Yes. Keep going just like that, Judaki. The ladies vouched for by the empire will keep you amused.’
Spend your life joyfully in the empire.
The Emperor’s wicked scheme engulfed Judaki.
***
Judaki moved with a staggering gait.
‘How much time has passed?’
He wasn’t sure but he was surrounded by women.
Judaki hopped from room to room, indulging in pleasures.
He danced with the women, drank, and sang.
Yet, despite all this… the discomfort that lingered deep in his heart did not fade.
Something was lacking.
Despite spending time with such beautiful women with great figures, he felt an endless lack.
He pursued countless hearts, but a corner of his heart remained unfilled.
‘Why?’
The smile gradually faded on Judaki’s face.
Why was it not joyful?
He snuggled into the arms of a woman with a white tiger’s tail and played chess.
He made the devilish woman surrender at chess and laughed.
For the lofty elf, chess was her weakness.
He played chess with the dark elves in the darkness. Delicate flames and thin clothes… playing chess in a corner away from the prying eyes was enjoyable.
A dwarf resembling an adorable young girl showed off his personally crafted automated chess machine.
Despite being surrounded by numerous beauties, his delightful mood gradually wore off.
“Sir…?”
The women around him couldn’t hide their worry as the laughter of the dwarf, who had been enjoying himself while observing the bosom of the women, suddenly stopped.
The dwarf was deeply immersed in his thoughts.
‘I thought this was what I wanted.’
It is full of women, attractive with ample bosom.
At a glance, they seemed perfect.
But yet this sense of unfulfillment…
‘Is that so?’
Now, this feeling is just borrowed from the atmosphere and the intoxication.
Because he couldn’t really like them.
A corner of his heart was not filled.
As the dwarf sat on the sofa to rest, the woman who first guided him approached.
“Are you alright?”
Her slick voice contained a mix of affectation and coquetry.
But that was it.
They weren’t really looking at the dwarf.
They were looking at something beyond the dwarf.
The dwarf stepped out of his reverie.
‘This place is filled with counterfeits…’
The bosoms are real, but the warmth from a beating heart was absent.
They felt like dolls, devoid of human warmth.
This place is a grand theater, in the midst of an ongoing play.
The dwarf was the only audience. The others were all actors.
‘It’s not real.’
Those bosoms that feel warm, that give you that sincere feeling…
They were absent here.
“Even with dozens of bosoms, the satisfaction can only amount to two, maybe three times…”
“Pardon?”
“Even that wouldn’t last long…”
A momentary pleasure that will eventually fade away…
It feels cold because it lacks warmth. It freezes because it lacks human emotions.
The heart remains empty.
Plays tend to become boring over time.
No heart here remains unchanged by boredom.
Even the remaining naïveté in Judak has disappeared.
“Call the emperor.”
***
Perhaps Judak could be tempted by desire.
That proposition was wildly discussed in the gallery.
Title) Seriously, Judak looks f*cking easy.
Just gather some pretty girls and push your chest up to him, he’ll do whatever you want, right?
ㄴSeriously
ㄴIf you sneakily show off your chest, or dress up seductively, he’ll definitely fall for it lol
ㄴNow the important thing is to see how long he can hold out lol
ㄴI bet he won’t last more than 5 minutes
ㄴWell, he might be able to endure it for at least 10 minutes.
The emperor also estimated it to about 10 minutes.
If he had superhuman patience, maybe around an hour.
Considering it’s already been two hours since Judak was reported to be indulging in pleasure.
The end of this strategy should be in sight soon.
“Your Majesty.”
“Right. Time to go.”
Having finished his work, by now Judak would have totally fallen.
The emperor walked leisurely towards the outbuilding.
‘It can’t be ineffective.’
He brought beauties whose faces were well-known throughout the empire.
Whether it was the daughter of a noble family or the daughter of a powerful person.
Although it wasn’t easy to bring these women with perfect backgrounds…
It has worth to Ju-Deok!
Upon arrival at the out-house, the emperor moved further inside.
Looking at the lobby where the ladies were gathered, he figured things must’ve proceeded smoothly.
Contrary to his expectation, however, the atmosphere was off.
The women were clearly uneasy, keeping careful watch on the emperor.
Seeing them gathered in front of a room, it seemed they had all been cast out.
One… two…
The emperor, countng, furrowed his brow.
All ladies called upon got kicked out of the room.
‘No way…’
He had even sprayed the virginal fragrance that never fails to lighten moods. Could they resist that?
‘That’s impossible!’
He likes women. Has he resisted a woman’s temptation?
He loves their bosoms. Is he breaking away from this delight?
It doesn’t make sense!
How is it possible? The scent he’d brought was the empire’s finest aphrodisiac.
How could a man who likes women…
Suddenly, the emperor got goosebumps.
‘Why did I believe that Ju-Deok would like women?’
Because he went crazy over a bosom in the gallery?
Because he consistently showed liking for women?
But… where is the guarantee that it was real?
Even himself, the emperor, wore a fake mask and fake laugh in the gallery.
Then how could he believe the other party’s authenticity?
A cold sweat trickled down the emperor’s spine.
I’ve been fooled.’
When he saw it, if even his fanatical love of breasts was an act…
No, if him liking women was actually an act?
Who on earth would the person in this room turns out to be?
He gulped.
The Emperor swallowed his saliva and subtly twisted the door handle.
Upon entering the room, a man revealed himself.
His laid-back demeanour contrasted sharply with the cold ruthlessness in his eyes.
His appearance was average… but, the determination in his eyes was far from ordinary.
The moment the Emperor’s eyes met his, a wave of fear hit him.
“Damn…”
If he could resist a woman’s temptation while intoxicated by lust… then he was a monster of immense willpower.
The existence of such a monster was hard to believe.
Instead, it was easier to believe he never liked women in the first place.
Then it would have been easy for him to resist the temptation of women!
However, that fact was also terrifying to the Emperor.
Could it be that this man was gay…?
No, he wasn’t in a position to conclude anything yet.
There was no definite evidence.
The tense Emperor naturally opened his conversation as he sat in the chair.
“Are you a eunuch?”
“And you’re the Emperor?”
“Yes. I am the Emperor.”
“Hmm… you are certainly handsome.”
Chills ran down the Emperor’s arm.