Into the Creations

The Yeongcheon Sword Hall was located in a neighbourhood that took about 40 minutes by bus from my place. Situated in a relatively quiet area, the Yeongcheon Sword Hall was much larger than I had imagined. It occupied an entire four-story building, spanning over 150 pyeong (approximately 495 square meters).

The first floor served as the reception and parking area. The second floor was a fitness club exclusively for hunters. The third floor had a sauna, locker rooms, and combat training rooms. The fourth floor was dedicated to private combat training rooms.

"A building like this… It wouldn't be strange even if it were a top-tier hunter academy. It's a bit out of the way, but since it's easily accessible by car, people should be coming here, right?"

I thought Oh Jun-hyuk had just been messing with me to scare me. Seeing the building, it seemed like they were serious about teaching.

"Hello. Are you here to sign up?" 

The woman at the counter greeted me with a professional smile.

'She's pretty, but not celebrity-level… Ah, she's just a staff member, not a trainer.'

Thinking about it, there was no reason for a trainer to be manning the counter.

"I'm not here to sign up… I just came to learn about the Yeongcheon Style and try it out." 

"Ah, I see. Could you show me your hunter license, please?"

I handed her my freshly issued hunter license, which I had received just two days ago. She glanced at it, typed something into the computer, and then returned it to me.

"Alright, I've checked it. At our Yeongcheon Sword Hall, a one-day trial is free. To become a member, you'll need to be initiated into the Yeongcheon Style, and the membership fee is 3 million won per month. We're currently running an event, so if you sign up now, you'll get free personal training and access to private training rooms for a month."

The staff member kindly explained everything to me. While the event was nice, I was more shocked by the price. 3 million won a month? Most hunter academies charge over 5 million won per month, and the famous ones that have trained well-known hunters charge over 10 million won.

She handed me some basic workout clothes and shoes. They were a bit old-fashioned, but not unwearable. I planned to buy new ones if I decided to train here regularly. Even if they were washed, I didn't want to wear sweaty clothes that some random guy had worn before.

"You can change in the locker room and then head to the combat training room. A trainer will be waiting for you there." 

"Thank you." 

"No problem. The Yeongcheon Style is a great swordsmanship style. I'm sure you'll like it too." 

"…Yeah, sure."

I felt an inexplicable unease at her words and headed to the locker room. The men's locker room was clean and well-maintained. There were no old furnishings, and it didn't seem dirty, as if it were cleaned daily.

"...But why is there no one here?"

It was eerily quiet. Not a single soul in sight. 

It was 5 PM. Hunters don't have fixed working hours, so they aren't bound by time. There should have been at least one or two people around.

"...Damn. Something feels off."

A sense of unease washed over me. Oh Jun-hyuk's words echoed in my mind.

"It's fucking brutal."

I swallowed hard and changed my clothes.

"If it sucks, I'm outta here."

When I entered the combat training room, I gasped. 

In the centre of the room, which was decorated like a traditional swordsmanship dojo, stood a stunning woman with waist-length hair tied tightly. 

Her fair skin and curvaceous body without an ounce of excess fat were mesmerizing. She wore grey leggings and a sports tank top, revealing her toned abs.

'Her chest is a C-cup…! Her face looks fierce but pure! And her perky butt is a work of art!'

I felt grateful to Oh Jun-hyuk for recommending this place and approached her.

"Are you Seong Eugene?" 

"Yes, I'm Seong Eugene." 

"Nice to meet you. I'm Jin Se-young, the acting head and hunter trainer here." 

"Yes, nice to meet you too."

We shook hands. I was a bit surprised. Her hand, which I expected to be soft, was rough and calloused. 

And without realizing it, I activated my "Erogenous Zone Detection" skill.

[Jin Se-young's Erogenous Zone: Inner thighs. Left ear.]

"I heard you just became a hunter recently." 

"...Yes. But I studied at the Hunter Department of Gukcheon University, so I know the basics about being a hunter." 

"At our Yeongcheon Sword Hall, your experience as a hunter isn't that important. What matters is your talent for the Yeongcheon Style. If I don't think you have the talent for it… I'm sorry, but I can't allow you to join." 

"…Uh, okay?"

I was taken aback. No wonder there were so few people here. Wait, isn't the point of running a hunter academy to make money?

"I know it sounds strange. But my goal isn't to make money—it's to spread the Yeongcheon Style. To do that, I need talented people." 

"…Wouldn't it be better if you became famous yourself and spread the style that way?" 

"That's a fair point. But I want to make the Yeongcheon Style accessible to the public... Unfortunately, the foundational aspects aren't fully established yet, so I have to judge based on talent. Accepting talented people is also part of gathering data on the Yeongcheon Style." 

"How will you determine if I have talent for the Yeongcheon Style?" 

"One month. I'll personally train you for a month and assess your talent... Of course, this is only possible if you pay the one-month membership fee." 

"…Ah, I see."

I forced a smile. Even if I endured a month here, if she didn't think I had talent, I'd have to leave. 

I wasn't confident she'd recognize any talent in me. In my life, I'd never been told I was talented at anything. 

Swordsmanship was no different. Most hunters used swords because they looked cool, and I was no exception.

"Wait. Can I take a look at your body?" 

"Ah, sure. Go ahead."

I spread my arms wide as if to say, "Look all you want." If she wanted, I could strip right here. 

Jin Se-young stepped closer to me. 

Maybe she had been working out before I arrived because the faint scent of her sweat wafted into my nose. It wasn't unpleasant. In fact, it was a fragrant smell that stirred my lust. No, it was more like a pheromone that was tempting me.

"…Hmm. Your body isn't very trained." 

"I came here to train, after all." 

"That might actually be better. If you were only somewhat trained, it would be harder to adjust you to the Yeongcheon Style…."

She stepped back. I felt a pang of regret. If this were a game world and not reality, I might have pounced on her right then.

"Today, I'll teach you the basics of the Yeongcheon Style and how to use the training equipment. Follow me." 

"…Yes."

My eyes were drawn to her butt. Encased in grey leggings, her buttocks jiggled slightly with each step. 

What turned me on even more was the triangular space between her thighs, right below her crotch.

'If only I could….'

"Eugene? Come over here and pick up a wooden sword." 

"Ah, yes!"

I hurried over to her. It was hard to focus because she was so damn attractive. Even though I'd been satisfying my sexual desires almost every day in the "Vampire Detective" world.

"Alright. I'll show you the basic stance of the Yeongcheon Style. Watch me and follow along."

I picked up a wooden sword and faced her. Jin Se-young held the sword in her right hand, with the tip slightly lowered. It was a bit different from the basic stance of kendo. 

Even though I was just a rookie hunter, I could mimic the stance without much difficulty.

"Actually, once you reach a certain level, the basic stance of the Yeongcheon Style isn't that important. The core philosophy of the Yeongcheon Style is being able to wield the sword from any stance. So, once you get used to it, the basic stance loses its meaning." 

"…Any stance?" 

"Yes. To be precise, it's about wielding the sword in any place, from any stance. But this is just the basics. The true purpose of the Yeongcheon Style is to kill your opponent faster than they can kill you." 

"That's a brutal swordsmanship style." 

"The Yeongcheon Style is meant for real combat. I can assure you, it's not inferior to any other swordsmanship style. So, give it your all."

Jin Se-young swung her sword slowly, accommodating my pace. I tried to mimic her stance and movements, but something felt off.

"Your stance is a bit off. It's a matter of strength. Don't worry, just follow me for now."

I focused on the training, but my concentration lasted less than three minutes.

'…Wow. Look at her chest bouncing.'

As Jin Se-young swung her sword, her firm C-cup breasts pressed against her arm, distorting their shape. The flesh of her chest peeked out slightly from her sports tank top before settling back in.

"This stance is for swinging from a high position…"

I followed her movements while half-listening to her explanation. My eyes were glued to her, but my gaze was evenly distributed between her chest, waist, and butt. I secretly ogled her body.

'That firm butt… I really want to give it a good slap.'

When she spread her legs, I noticed the bulge of her crotch. Her labia seemed thick.

'...No. No. Focus. You're here to learn swordsmanship.'

About 30 minutes later. 

What felt like torture—no, the swordsmanship training—was finally over.@@novelbin@@

"Do you think you've got the hang of it now?" 

"Ah, well… It's a bit difficult." 

"You'll naturally get used to the basics with practice. Let's head downstairs and work on strengthening your body. I'll also teach you how to use the hunter-specific training equipment."

The hunter-specific equipment wasn't all that special. 

It was just regular gym equipment modified to be more intense for hunters. The usage was similar.

"One of the best exercises is the squat. The lower body is crucial for any type of exercise, and few exercises work the lower body as effectively as squats. Here, follow me."

I mimicked her squat stance, spreading my legs and sticking my butt out.

"Watch your knees. One."

In front of a large mirror, we did squats together. It was impossible not to stare at Jin Se-young's butt—it was just a man's instinct. 

Jin Se-young meticulously taught me how to use the equipment, and she didn't let even the slightest mistake slide.

"This exercise works the chest, not the arms." 

"You're a bit weak for a hunter. But don't worry. A hunter's body gets stronger with training." 

"Arch your back more." 

"This is hunter-grade equipment for a reason. If you're not careful, you could get seriously injured."

Jin Se-young didn't just explain verbally—she also touched me to correct my posture. Sometimes, I deliberately made mistakes just to feel her hands on me.

"Good job~" 

"Th-thank you, Se-young."

I forced a smile as I replied, completely exhausted. 

My body was drenched in sweat. Every muscle in my body was screaming. I thought I might not be able to get up tomorrow without a massage.

'Now I understand what "brutal" means. How does she know my limits so precisely?'

I tried to weasel out of doing more, but it didn't work. Jin Se-young just smiled and made me do three more sets.

"Since today is a free trial, we'll stop here. But tomorrow, we'll train more seriously. Probably around four hours?" 

"...Is that normal?" 

"No. As you can see, there aren't many people here, so we have plenty of time. I'll make sure to help you properly, Eugene. You're going to join, right?" 

"…Join? Can I leave if I want to?" 

"Of course, joining and leaving is entirely up to you. We're not a gang or some martial arts sect from a wuxia novel. But, as I mentioned earlier, if you don't have talent for the Yeongcheon Style, I'm sorry, but I'll have to expel you."

Jin Se-young stared at me intently. I felt an unspoken pressure. She was asking if I was going to join or not.

"...I'll join."

She was a B-rank hunter. That meant she was undoubtedly skilled. Training here would be tough, but I'd definitely get stronger. 

Most importantly, I liked Jin Se-young.

"That's great! I'll be waiting for you!"

Jin Se-young smiled brightly. 

For some reason, her pretty face reminded me of a devilish grin.

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