I can’t let it end like this, so unfairly.

Seeing Choi Tae-soo standing at the entrance with his arms crossed, his face practically screaming, "You're not coming in," makes my blood boil.

‘Ungrateful bastard.’

I thought about turning off the stream and talking about the past, but that would just make things look weirder.

A secret meeting with a sex offender? That would look suspicious as hell. And it's not like I have any guarantee he’ll trust me.

Besides, I do feel somewhat responsible for him being falsely accused, so I need to clear his name too.

‘Yeah, maybe saying it now isn’t such a bad idea.’

"Everyone, the truth is… I have a secret benefactor you’ve never heard of."

• ????

• The hell is she on about again?

• Is this some boyfriend reveal?

• fr? A boyfriend?

• She’s coming out with a boyfriend now??

• Bro the simp army's gonna lose it lmao

I wasn’t planning to say it this early, but it’s something I’d have to talk about eventually. I’ll have to raid my vault in the neutral zone on the 10th floor someday, and it’s better to drop a hint now than come up with a lame excuse later.

"No, not a boyfriend or anything like that. I can’t say who it is… but he’s someone who’s already passed away…"

That person… is actually me. But I can’t say that, so I’ll just set up the relationship vaguely and let them fill in the blanks.

Whether they think I’m a disciple, a blood relative, or someone he saved—it’s up to them.

• Oh?

• Huh

• Hmm…

• Uh…

• Sorry…

The same people who were screaming about boyfriends go completely silent.

"Hey, what’re you muttering about over there? You’re still streaming, right?"

The reason I’m talking loud enough for Choi Tae-soo to hear is to send him a signal. Get with the program.

Unless he’s a total idiot, he’ll pick up on it.

"And before he passed, he left something behind for me. A legacy."

At this point, I’m no longer talking to the viewers. I look Choi Tae-soo straight in the eye.

“Hmm???”

He glares at me, confused.

"Choi Tae-soo… I’m here for the secret manual of Irene."

Flash!

His eyes go wide at my words.

Only the two of us know that name.

An S-rank training manual is one of those treasures that money alone can’t buy. I never told anyone because I was afraid someone might try to hurt him for it.

"You… how do you know that name?! That’s—"

Realizing the stream is still live, Choi Tae-soo stops himself from saying Lee Dohyun’s name. If it gets mentioned, the Big 6 Guilds will come swarming.

"So, will you let me in now? My legs are killing me… hahaha!"

Judging by his face, I’ve hit the mark.

"How… how did you…"

"I need your help. You’ll help me, right?"

By now, he should have figured it out. He’ll assume I’m either Lee Dohyun’s disciple, relative, or someone like that.

"Haa…"

He gazes into the distance, lost in thought.

His eyes shift from regret and sorrow to hope and determination.

How hard must it have been…

His comrade died under suspicious circumstances, and when he tried to uncover the truth, all six guilds turned against him. Most of his close friends abandoned him, afraid of the guilds' retaliation.

To someone like him, finding someone who knows about Lee Dohyun must feel like a miracle.

"Come in."

‘Took you long enough.’

• ????

• What the hell is going on

• Explain or I’m unsubbing, bro

• What IS this situation lol

• ?

• Streamer lost her damn mind??

• Still doesn’t change the fact that Choi Tae-soo’s a gross sex offender

I glance at the chat—it’s on the verge of a riot. But I don’t need to shut them down yet. They’ll see, feel, and think for themselves soon enough.

"Ahem… Everyone? You’ll understand once you see."

• tf are we supposed to see?

• Only thing I see is your cleavage, you pervy freak who wants to get groped!!!! (Message deleted)

• lolololol

• Let’s at least watch

• She’s stubborn af lol

• Damn, check out the miso jar~ (slang for basic woman)

• Someone massage that stubborn brat and calm her down

• Guys, chill lol

Ignoring them is the right move here. These viewers really are in need of enlightenment.

​

Inside the training center’s small office.

It’s a mess, clearly untouched for a while, and reflects Choi Tae-soo’s current life.

"I’ll be training with the director, right?"

The director is obviously Choi Tae-soo.

"Of course."

There’s the manual, sure, but his Golden Hands buff is a straight-up cheat code. Just that alone makes your training ten times more effective than anywhere else.

"Haa… Then let me explain the conditions."

He pulls up a video of his PT session on his laptop.

In the video, he’s placing his glowing hands on the thighs of a man doing squats, applying something.

When it's chest day, his hands go on the chest. Arm day, arms. Back day, back.

"My ability was already disclosed during the trial. It’s a partial buff that only works through direct contact. That’s why placing my hands like that is more effective. Still want to go through with this?"

"Of course, I don’t care about that stuff. Touch me however you want."

In my past life, we were like brothers, training together for nearly a decade. It’s not like I’m gonna get weird about it now.

• Huh? That was a thing?

• Damn, this tower girl built different

• Wait, so then…

"Can I ask you one thing?"

"What is it?"

"You told all the other women this too, right?"

"…Of course. Not just verbally—we had contracts. You’ll be signing one too."

"Ahem… Alright, let’s get that done."

• Wait, so she agreed to all this and still sued him?

• Uhhh something feels off…

• But there’s clear evidence?

• Yeah, but she said yes and then sued—wtf

• Isn't that different from sexual assault though? Maybe the girl felt like he was being creepy

• Haha… I'm staying neutral

• The victim’s tears are the evidence~ knew this would happen, f

  ---

  Korea

• Hmmm…

This alone won’t clear everything.

But at least now, some viewers have taken off their tinted glasses.

They can make up their own minds.

The truth is, even if you dig into this case, the names of the Big 6 Guilds will never come up. It'll just go down as another #MeToo tragedy, with men and women bickering over it.

Besides, they never meant to fully erase Choi Tae-soo.

If they really wanted him gone, they’d have sent an assassin.

No way they'd waste time stirring up a sex scandal.

He was acquitted in all five trials.

Sure, his reputation among neutral awakened ones played a role, but the Big 6 already got what they wanted.

It was a warning to anyone questioning Lee Dohyun’s disappearance—this is what happens if you go against us.

If they’d killed him, resistance groups would’ve formed.

But dragging him through the mud and destroying his name slowly?

That crushed any will to resist.

Still, I’ve taken the first step.

Thrown my first stone into the ocean that is the Big 6 Guilds, who secretly rule Korea.

They might not even notice, but my revenge has already begun.

‘I’ll fix the Korea you’ve ruined.’

​

"KYAAAAAA!!!"

A woman’s (my) scream echoes through the training center.

"Come on, one more rep!"

"Wait! I’m gonna die!!!"

A barbell weighing dozens of kilos is crushing my shoulders.

"You’re fine. If you get hurt, I’ll heal you."

‘Ugh… forget revenge, this is killing me.’

I’d forgotten.

He’s absolutely insane when it comes to working out.

A support-type ability user who still went around punching monsters on the frontlines—he’s a brute in every sense.

His thick, bear-like hands grip my thighs.

A golden glow spreads from his palm, making my skin tingle.

It’s like getting hit with some low-frequency muscle stim.

But there’s no time to enjoy it—he jumps straight into the next set.

"Okay! Lower—one!"

"Aaaaaargh!!!"

"Up—two~~!"

"Urrrrrrgh!!!"

• This is supposed to be sexual harassment?

• LMAO she’s just working out like hell

• Okay yeah, now I get why she told us to just watch lol

• Hilarious

• It’s not like he’s touching her sneakily and being creepy or anything?

• I mean, Lee Dohee is kinda hot, but the situation is definitely not

• I am jealous he gets to touch her thighs though

The difference between awakened and non-awakened people.

That difference comes down to whether your body can contain energy like mana or not.

A normal human body has its limits.

But awakened ones can surpass those limits.

Mana causes changes at the cellular level, and when muscles are torn and rebuilt through training, the mana seeps into them, gradually strengthening the muscle fibers beyond human norms.

That’s why consistent training creates a bigger and bigger gap over time.

And Choi Tae-soo amplifies that effect even more with traits like <Muscle Boost> and <Mastery Boost>, thanks to his Miracle of the Golden Hand buff.

But his buffs don’t just enhance training efficiency.

"Huff... I can’t go anymore. I’m gonna die..."

As I whimper in pain—

Wuuuuuuung~

A white light shines from his hand, and all my drained stamina gets instantly restored.

Though I still feel mental fatigue, the physical exhaustion vanishes.

Normally, healing spells don’t contribute to training.

But his are different—he boosts natural recovery to absurd levels, so after a bit of pain, your muscle strength actually spikes.

"Ah, fuck..."

• You’re not going anywhere lol

• Oho, the onahole’s broken (deleted)
  
  

• You chose Choi Tae-soo, girl lol

​

It was already sundown.

A few guys who’d come to Choi Tae-soo’s training hall stared curiously.

"Did he just accept a girl as a trainee?"

"Looks like your natural recovery’s finally hitting its limit. Let’s stop with the basics and take a look at that secret manual now, shall we? I’ve been curious about it myself."

The secret manual.

Actually, I already checked it earlier and quickly decided I couldn’t use it, so I brushed it off.

• Ooh the secret manual at last

• I’m dying to know what it is, why’s she hiding it?

• Let’s gooo

• Finally!!

• Basic training (8 hours)

• LFG~

• Please actually explain it this time, you’re driving me nuts

• If there’s nothing wrong with it, share it already

"......"

"Hm? Is there a problem?"

Here we go...

Yeah, there’s a problem.

There’s a reason I didn’t say anything earlier.

Most training manuals don’t have usage restrictions.

But not all of them are like that.

I only found out the details after opening and reading it fully.

That’s why I was vague about it earlier.

‘Irene, you insane slut...’

[Irene’s Female Body Conditioning Manual]

Usage Requirements: Can only be used while sexually stimulated, or when semen is present inside the womb.

"......"

I seriously want to chuck this in the trash.

Even worse, the conditions were hidden until I unlocked it.

‘How the hell is this S-rank? I don’t get it.’

Wasn’t she supposed to be some legendary empress? Did she become one by draining guys’ life force or something?

‘What kind of sick fuck would receive something like this—’

Oh.

That was... me.

Fuck...

I’m so stunned I can’t even swear properly.

I’ve just been scammed by my past self.

Actually, maybe it’s a relief I got it instead of someone else?

If Choi Tae-soo had given this to someone, it could’ve been solid evidence in an actual sex crime case.

• Share it!

• Hurry, share it!

• What is it this time? Don’t clam up again or you’re dead to me

• I swear I’ll lie down in front of your house if you don’t share it

• Urgent

• Me

• Ignoring us again? You’re bold af lol, ignore us again and I’m never watching you again

• Lock

• About to unsub in 1 min

• Me

• Lock

• Just share it, it’s not like it’s a love letter from your boyfriend or something

• Me

Riot mode activated.

The viewers are rioting in the name of their right to know.

"Haa…"

I’ve already been ignoring them since earlier, and morale isn't great.

Ignoring viewers only works when you can later prove you were right and they were wrong.

Doing it now just wrecks my reputation and viewer count.

"Fine… I’ll share it. But let me say this first—I didn’t know either. The usage conditions weren’t visible until I opened it, so even the person who gave it to me couldn’t have known. I want to make that very clear."

I close my eyes, go into the settings, and change the manual to public.

…

The chat goes silent for a moment as everyone reads the manual.

Then a few seconds later…

• Wahahahahaha

• Is this real life?

• What the…

• How is that an S-rank manual?

• Not muscle training, it’s vagina training lol

• Hurry up and start using it!

• I feel bad for whoever gave that to you… but also lol

• lololol

• How is this actually S-rank?

• This was made for prostitutes lmao

• Time for some adult content

• Really wanna see you train with that manual haha

"Ahem..."

Choi Tae-soo, watching my stream on his phone next to me, turns away.

"I-I’m innocent, I swear. I didn’t know that guy was such a pervert either."

Wait, is he implying I gave this to myself on purpose?

That I meant to use this thing?

No way.

"Th-that person wouldn’t have known either!!"

"Ah, right. It was bound, so the info was hidden until you unlocked it... haha… well, still unfortunate."

"This is driving me crazy."

The problem isn’t Tae-soo.

It’s the chat.

They’re flooding it with mocking messages and begging me to use the manual.

"Train with it?? No way! Absolutely not! I’m never using that thing! How the hell could I?!"

• Just try it once

• Manuals with restrictions like that are usually super powerful tho

• Come on, just use it already

• Don’t you care about climbing the Tower? You need those stat boosts!

• Even Tower Girl’s got her limits lol

• Benefactor = Child predator

• Let’s see that manual in action

• That line

• "Why, benefactor... why me?"

Now even my past self is being treated like a sex offender.

Even if I say he didn’t know, these people won’t believe it.

And seriously, what kind of sickos ask me to train using that vulgar manual?

This chat is completely deranged. I feel like I’m going insane.

"Ugh… I’m done for today. Ending the stream!"

• ?

• Where are you going? You still haven’t trained with the manual lol

• She’s running away lmao

• That ending was gold

• Her face turned so red lol

• lolololol

[Lee Dohee’s stream has ended.]