MP 08

Chapter 8: I Am Dan – Part 2

“If I don’t satisfy him, he’ll cut off my arms and legs? What a terrible man.”

His sharp eyes, like a hunter staring at prey, made Dan’s whole body shiver.

She lowered her eyes and muttered in annoyance.

“Hmph. Just don’t beg me to do it again later because it’s too good.”

“…Ha. Unbelievable.”

His fierce black eyes narrowed on her face.

But Dan didn’t care. Since he had given permission, she had no choice but to go through with it.

Suddenly, it felt like she was thrown into icy water. Her body shook violently with cold.

Dan hugged her own shoulders.

“Ugh. Too cold… my time must be running out.”

Her legs felt heavy, like iron weights were tied to them.

Slowly she walked until she stood before the bed.

Her heart pounded at the tense air around her.

She swallowed hard and forced herself to speak.

“I-I’ll take off my clothes first.”

Her robes fell to the floor like petals in a storm.

Her body’s graceful lines, like a vase carved by a master, were revealed.

But the man just stared coldly, with no expression.

“Hmph. I won’t be the only one undressing.”

“Brother… should I undress you too?”

He didn’t answer.

Taking silence as permission, Dan’s hands moved to his clothes.

He didn’t stop her, so she pulled off his upper garments.

‘If he worked in a men’s brothel, he’d make a fortune. Why is he grave-robbing instead?’

As she guessed, his body was strong and well-built.

Even without looking lower, she could tell women would throw themselves at him.

Dan blushed at the sight of his firm abs and turned her head slightly.

“Brother, have you heard of men dying in bed… from pleasure?”

“…Are you going to say something ridiculous again?”

“Ridiculous? I’m saying this for your sake. Men can die from doing this. To warn you… my skills are very dazzling. You’d better be careful. I don’t want to have to carry your corpse away.”

At her “serious” warning, his eyebrow twitched.

Dan straightened up and cleared her throat.

“Ehem. Let’s begin then.”

She pressed her chest tightly against him in a hug.

But his face showed no reaction, like nothing happened.

Puzzled, she tried again.

“Huh? Not this?”

She kissed his cheek softly. Then his nose.

Still, nothing changed.

She sighed and brushed her lips down his neck.

“Brother, be honest. You lied to me, didn’t you?”

He looked at her in disbelief.

“You think I have time to lie about this?”

“But it’s strange. The more I try, the colder I get. Feels like you tricked me just to tease me.”

“If you’re only going to spout nonsense, get out.”

“Ah! Don’t stand up like that. Maybe the position is wrong. I’ll sit on top this time. Will you hold me?”

“…I’ve been wondering. Just what are you doing?”

Biting her lips, Dan answered firmly.

“Can’t you see? We’re doing what men and women do. I’m copying exactly what I saw in the erotic books, but it’s not working.”

His eyes widened in disbelief.

Dan glared back, speaking clearly.

“Hmph. What’s the point if I’m the only one working hard? It takes two people to do this properly. What’s so hard about touching skin? It won’t wear out. Think of it as charity to cleanse your sins. So please… be more active.”

Her words were shocking. Did she even realize what she was saying?

His sharp gaze stabbed into her.

Yet, though she clumsily touched him without knowing the true meaning of intimacy, something stirred inside him each time her fingers brushed his skin.

“This time, you try first. Hug me tightly like this. Then use your arm to wrap my neck, okay?”

Her pink lips jutted out as she spoke.

Heon’s ruthless black eyes stayed fixed on her.

Her shining black hair, her large eyes like black pearls, her fair skin, her soft lips—all of it struck him at once.

Her beauty could not be hidden by her disguise.

For the first time, curiosity stirred inside him.

Then her hair brushed against his throat.

“…Brother? I’m really cold. Should I try instead?”

His brows knit slightly. His neck bore scars from many sword fights.

“Brother… don’t tell me… am I your first?”

“…Hah. And you’re not a first-timer?”

“Of course not. I’ve read over a thousand erotic books. If you don’t know, just think of this as a lesson. I’ll teach you well.”

At her proud words, his lips curved faintly.

“…From the start, something’s been bothering me. Why do you keep calling me brother? I never had a sibling like you.”

“Well, that’s because you never told me your name, br—mmph!”

Suddenly, his lips crashed into hers.

Dan’s eyes flew wide open in shock.

Her mind went completely blank.

His tongue pushed ruthlessly into her mouth, stirring it.

It was nothing like what she had seen in the books. Her head spun.

“Mmph!”

She tried to escape, bumping the back of her head hard against the wall.

Only then did Heon release her lips.

“…That’s my name.”

Dan panted, dazed, staring at him.

His once-cold eyes now burned like fire.

“…Heon.”

“How dare you say you’ll teach me? Absurd.”

He looked like a starving beast on the hunt.

His long arms trapped her on both sides.

Dan felt like a helpless animal cornered by a predator.

Her back pressed against the cold wall. She could not move.

Looking straight into Heon’s heated eyes, she spoke firmly:

“I am Dan. Not just some woman.”

Meanwhile, inside the ancient tomb, darkness hung heavy.

Dozens of torches burned, drawing red lines through the maze-like tunnels.

Men in black martial uniforms searched every corner, hunting for the runaway grave robber.

“Search everywhere! If you find the rat, kill it!”

“Yes, sir!”

But the underground tomb was vast and complex. The thief was nowhere to be seen.

One man hurried to a scarred commander to report.

“Commander Ma! Our lord has vanished.”

“What? Since when?”

“He was with us, but suddenly he was gone.”

“Think carefully before you speak.”

“About one hour ago.”

The scar on Commander Ma’s cheek twitched.

He realized he hadn’t seen his lord for some time.

Quickly, he gathered the search party.

“Squad Two, stop searching for the thief. Find the Prince at once!”

“Yes, sir!”

Commander Ma’s eyes swept sharply across the men.

Then he ordered a nearby group:

“We are delayed too long already. You must find the Human Shape Ginseng. Understood?”

“Yes, Commander!”

“Who among you can swim and dive?”

Two men stepped forward.

“Ilsam.”

“Ilo.”

“You will capture the mermaid child in the water. Do not injure it. I cannot send more support, but you must succeed. Can you?”

“Yes!”

“Leave it to us.”

“Good. I’ll search for the Prince myself.”

Commander Ma rushed through the underground maze, searching desperately.

But his lord was nowhere.

His chest burned with dread.

“Prince Gyeong… where are you?”