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Chapter 9
Returning from an R-Rated World
Fortunately, Iruri soon stopped crying. She opened her eyes wide and alternated her gaze between Min Hyemi and Seon Jejun.
“Heh… Did you come to save me?”
“Yeah… well, you did save me, after all.”
“Ruri-chan, that’s kind of touching!”
Min Hyemi ignored her words and signaled Seon Jejun with her eyes to move on to the final ninth floor.
Once they reached the ninth floor, the dungeon would close, and they could escape!
[Entered 9th Floor <Hell of Betrayal>.]
However, the moment they reached the ninth floor, an utterly despairing mission appeared before them.
[Escape Condition: Prove your camaraderie by revealing a secret you want to hide.]
“This… this is insane…”
Min Hyemi wasn’t the type to have many secrets. If she had to pick one, it would be obvious.
‘I guess I have to reveal my origin genre…’
A light or trivial secret wouldn’t be enough to get out of this dungeon.
As Min Hyemi cautiously glanced at Seon Jejun, Iruri, standing next to her, cheerfully spoke up first.
“Eh, back when I was a school idol… I was kind of jealous of Minami-chan, I guess?”
“…?”
“Everyone said I took good care of Minami-chan, but… she was so good at singing and dancing compared to me! I was a little jealous! That’s my secret!”
[Iruri: O]
You actually admitted something like that? And who even is this Minami, you idiot?
She wanted to say that, but Min Hyemi swallowed the words. Instead, she looked at Iruri expectantly, as if asking for an explanation.
“Hehe, it’s a pretty big secret! Everyone thinks I can’t feel jealousy, you see!”
“Uh, okay…”
Considering Iruri’s innocent and naive image, it could count as a bit of a character break, sure.
Anyway, now it was her turn to reveal her secret.
She subtly checked Seon Jejun’s expression.
She hated how men’s gazes would change once they knew her origin. A few looked at her with pity, but most treated her like a lightweight woman—cheap and disposable, as if they could take her whenever they wanted…
‘Damn dungeon.’
But there was no choice. To clear the dungeon, she had to speak.
Finally, Min Hyemi lowered her head and spoke her secret.
“I was the protagonist of a high-rated R-Rated romance fantasy.”
[Min Hyemi: O]
A circle appeared in midair, as if to acknowledge her secret.
Min Hyemi couldn’t help but glance at Seon Jejun.
‘He doesn’t seem like the type to treat me lightly… Will he pity me?’
Given the short time she had observed him, it seemed likely.
But surprisingly, Seon Jejun had a completely blank expression.
He didn’t flinch at her confession at all.
‘Even the calmest people usually react to this kind of thing.’
Min Hyemi, in turn, looked at him, astonished.
Seon Jejun maintained his calm expression, and finally spoke.
“I am from the gods of myth.”
When the system window didn’t appear, he continued.
“…I was Prometheus.”
At his words, Min Hyemi covered her mouth.
Wait a minute—Prometheus…
“For thirty thousand years, my liver was pecked by an eagle for humanity.”
“…!”
“I spent thirty thousand years in that world.”
[Seon Jejun: O]
[Dungeon Cleared!]
Although they could now leave the dungeon, Min Hyemi couldn’t enjoy this reality.
Thirty thousand years… That was insane…
‘No wonder he’s always so lethargic…’
After having her liver pecked by an eagle for thirty thousand years, how could he be sane?
Seon Jejun was not human.
He was literally a god.
When they emerged from the dungeon, government officials dispatched from headquarters were already waiting for them.
“Team Leader!”
“Ehh, Channeul!”
Kim Channeul and Jeong Yesul waved their hands energetically, and Iruri squealed happily and ran to them.
Although they usually made Min Hyemi’s clothing a mess, seeing their faces brought her a small sense of relief.
At that moment, a man approached Min Hyemi.
She realized he was the head of the research team working in the office below.
“You’re the… Corpse Disposal Team—no, the Probation Team 2 Leader, right?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“Why did you enter the dungeon yourself? Seon Jejun the Hunter was there. You didn’t need to go in together and risk your life.”
She couldn’t say it was because she got an S-rank quest, so she gave a safer answer.
“How could I just stand by when my team members were inside?”
“Oh…”
Fortunately, he seemed to accept her explanation.
Min Hyemi explained the situation to the officials and prepared to leave.
Whoooosh—
At that moment, a sleek sports car sped toward them. Even with the restricted access tape, it seemed ready to break through.
All eyes turned to the car as it screeched to a halt.
The doors opened, revealing familiar faces.
“Security Team 1…”
Someone muttered.
Indeed, the car contained Security Team 1.
Leading the team with overwhelming charisma was the sole female member and team leader, Kwon Anna.
Unlike Seon Jejun, she was known for dirtying the scene with flashy fighting.
Following her was a man with sharp features and a fierce expression.
He was exactly the type of man whose presence screamed “intimidating introduction.”
‘That must be Kang Jinhyuk.’
Kang Jinhyuk, the male-oriented apocalypse protagonist, was known for his violent and rough personality, hardened by surviving an apocalypse.
He was definitely not someone to mess with.
Min Hyemi subtly stuck close to Iruri.
Finally, the last person got out of the car.
Seeing him, Min Hyemi’s face turned pale.
“Ugh… ughhh…”
Golden hair, kind and gentle features—clearly the “sub male lead” of a romance fantasy.
He was Han Ian, known as the sub male lead from a female-oriented romance fantasy.
“Channeul, I don’t feel good…”
Like a sub male lead often overshadowed by the main male lead, seeing a returnee from a romance fantasy made her stomach churn.
“Team Leader, don’t die!”
Kim Channeul hurriedly supported her.
“Let’s get out of here quickly!”
“Yeah…”
As she leaned on Channeul, preparing to leave the scene in a hurry, a voice stopped them.
“Wait!”
Turning, Min Hyemi met soft brown eyes.
Unbelievably, one of the three people she least wanted to face—Han Ian—was staring at her.
“Haven’t we met somewhere before?”
“…Cheesy line.”
Kang Jinhyuk, standing beside him, mocked him.
But Han Ian didn’t seem to care.
Min Hyemi, having never met him, gave a puzzled look.
“No, it’s the first time I’ve seen you.”
“Oh? I thought you looked familiar… Ah, could it be…!”
As if realizing something, Han Ian’s eyes widened.
“Are you from a romance fantasy world?”
“Yes… yes?”
“I’m from a romance fantasy too, haha. But you kind of give off the heroine vibe.”
“…”
Min Hyemi narrowed her eyes in silence.
It was fortunate that he hadn’t noticed her R-rated romance fantasy origin…
‘I don’t really want to be recognized as a romance fantasy heroine.’
Besides, Han Ian was a sub male lead. He might even fall for her.
“That’s right… I heard you were a sub male lead.”
“You know about that, huh.”
“Do you still love the heroine there?”
When Min Hyemi asked, trying to gauge him, he responded with a very serious expression.
“Of course. My love will never change.”
“Oh…”
“Angelina, never forget that I am always behind you…”
Han Ian suddenly became melancholic, muttering to himself.
Min Hyemi immediately lost interest in him. With that kind of pure love, there was no way he would fall for her.
