Into the Creations

Chapter 27: Yeongcheon Style [1]

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?"

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.

"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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