In truth, **Sia** was at a point where she didn’t even know what she was saying.

The exhilaration from the battle. The excitement from continued skinship.  
Above all, the situation of being alone in the desolate gate.

All of this was swirling in her head.

“If you like me… it’s okay.”

—Swoosh.

It was to the point where she was sitting on **Yu-jin** and lifting up her clothes.  
Whether seen from afar or up close, it was an irresistible temptation.  
An invitation to 'patriotism' right now.

**Yu-jin**'s head was spinning.

‘What’s going on? Why is **Sia** suddenly acting like this…? It’s impossible she actually likes me.’

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' is activating.]

‘That can’t be….’

The hypnosis that had taken hold of him was something he was unaware of.  
The hypnosis was truly doing its utmost.  
It was trying to protect its master. To ensure that the budding feelings weren’t realized just yet.

But,

‘No matter how you look at it, this is clearly an invitation. It’s a clear invitation. Could it be she’s already fallen for me?’

[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' is activating…]  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis'….]  
[……..]  
[….]  
[.]  

“**Yu-jin**, please answer me. I… I like you, right?”  
“That, that’s… um.”

‘Is this just a confession? Unlike my master, I feel like I can persuade **Sia**. Should I just close my eyes and do it today?’

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' screams!!]

It was impossible for a man caught in the moment not to realize.  
It was clearly 'that situation.'  
If this went any further, they would instantly start making babies.

There was a limit to erasing awareness.

—Ding.  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' is touching its cheeks, deep in thought….]

Inside **Yu-jin**'s mental world, the hypnosis was contemplating.

Should I block it with force?  
That’s not possible. It’s beyond my authority.

Should I induce a delusion like before?  
That’s also impossible. The master is regretting not bringing a condom.

Oh no. What should I do? If this continues, I’ll fail.

———A mission given directly by the master to protect him.

—By the name of '???,' I, **Seo Yu-jin**, declare…

[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' recalls memories.]  
[The will of the skill 'Total Hypnosis' becomes empowered!]

The will of the hypnosis, which was about to falter, surged again.

Right. I’ll find a way to break through somehow.  
To immediately 'patriotism,' while the master would be collapsing and spitting blood.

And then, the hypnosis…

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' is activating.]

‘…Alright. Let’s start with a kiss. Then let’s confess our feelings.’

Instead of stopping, it pushed **Yu-jin** from behind.

As a man, he should just accept it, right?  
Let’s share a sweet kiss and confess love.  
The patriotism can come afterward. Got it?

Under the hypnosis’s coaxing, **Yu-jin**'s reasoning crumbled.  
Incredibly simply, as if it were nothing.

“**Sia**, let’s kiss.”

—Swoosh.

With her eyes gently closed, she leaned forward with her lips.  
Since she couldn’t move, she was signaling for him to take the initiative.

Stars sparkled in **Sia**’s eyes.

‘Did he ask if I liked him just to ask for a kiss? This is definitely a sign. **Yu-jin** must really like me.’

—Swoosh.

“Yeah…♡”

As she slowly descended,  
Her upper body overlapped with his.  
First, their bellies touched.  
Though not small, her modest chest nestled against his.  
Their ragged breaths began to mix.

Before long, **Sia** and **Yu-jin** were face to face.

—Thump, thump.

‘You can hear my heartbeat… what does it matter?’

**Sia** slowly lowered her face.  
To give him her first kiss.  
To connect with him happily.

A soft sound resonated.

—Smooch.

“……♡”

A light peck began the duo’s first kiss.

And…

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' was racing at that moment!!]

———The cheetah that had been waiting cautiously sprang into action.

The hypnosis sped through **Yu-jin**'s mental world.  
Unlocking the locks scattered throughout his consciousness.  
It aimed to undo one of them.

At that moment, **Yu-jin**’s eyelids, which had been closed, suddenly fluttered open.

—Slurp.

“……Ugh!!!?”  
‘A deep kiss? Right from the start!?’

He had been so blissfully happy with the sweet peck.  
But suddenly, her tongue was pushing in?

What is this? I’m pretty sure our first kiss was clumsy but cute.  
Was it because we were about to engage in 'patriotism'?

—Slurp, slurp.

“…….”

Meanwhile, **Sia** was silently swirling her tongue.  
Despite it being her first time, she did it as if she had practiced thousands of times.  
With no thoughts at all, just following her instincts.

This was exactly what the hypnosis intended.

‘Right. Since I’m going to end up with **Sia**, this much is….’

—Ding!!  
[———Release condition met. The seal of '???' is partially lifted. (1/3)]

“………?”

As a result, a notification filled **Yu-jin**'s vision.

Suddenly, a mysterious notification that conditions had been met appeared, followed by:

['???' (Lv.???)'s partial activation increases all stats by 1.0.]  
[Warning. The current body of the target is struggling to accept this….]

—Ouch.

“……!!!!?”  
‘What’s going on? Suddenly, it hurts so much…!!’

His heart. His brain. A sensation that felt like every muscle in his body was being crushed.

Something that had to be blocked even with hypnosis rushed through **Yu-jin**'s body.  
Accompanied by immense pain.

Blood poured from his nose.

‘It hurts, it hurts, it hurts…!!’

[Warning. Warning. Cannot handle '???'. Side effects lead to abnormal states 'Soul Collapse' and 'Mild'….]

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' frantically clasps its hands and pleads!]

[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' whimpers, stating it couldn’t help it because of that wicked daughter-in-law.]

[…….]  
[The higher skill '???' shows mercy! The absolute being embraces you, significantly easing the failure's side effects.]  
['???' barely takes root in your body.]  
[As a side effect, the skill 'Total Hypnosis' becomes unusable for 24 hours.]

Fortunately, the pain didn’t last long.  
Thanks to the hypnosis, which put on a melodramatic performance inside his mental world.

However, **Yu-jin** was unaware of any of this.  
He was simply blinking in confusion.  
What was that? What just rushed by—? 

‘I was definitely deep kissing **Sia**. Suddenly it hurt… **Sia!?**’

But that didn’t last long.  
**Yu-jin** jolted awake and focused his mind again.  
He wondered if **Sia** had experienced something similar due to his agonizing struggle.

Their eyes met.

—Slurp.

“…….”

Silently, her tongue fell away.  
A sticky strand of saliva hung between them.  
Her brown eyes were filled with confusion.

Finally…  
Her philtrum was stained with blood.

**Yu-jin** was horrified.

“**Sia**, are you okay!? Does anything hurt? Just wait a moment. I’ll call **Soo-yeon** right away….”

—Flailing. Squishy.

“Ugh!?”

**Sia** was startled as well.  
As **Yu-jin** tried to move to get up, their bodies inevitably brushed against each other.  
In the position they were in, they were perfectly aligned.

At that, **Sia**…

—Bolted upright!

“You! You do it right!! How could you suddenly have a nosebleed? Fool! Fool!”

Unable to hold back, she shot up.  
With a flushed face. Her eyes still trembling in shock.

“Oh. It’s just that my nosebleed got on you. Thank goodness….”

—Swish.

“I want to go back. Hmph, hmph. Fool. Fool!”  
“**Sia**? **Sia**!?”  
“Don’t follow me!! …I’ll leave my handkerchief, so take care of that nosebleed!!”

With that, she dashed toward the return portal.  
Her hair braided into pigtails swirled in the light before disappearing.

In the blink of an eye, **Yu-jin** was left alone in the gate.

“**Sia**, wait?”

  
‘Why is she acting like that? We were in a good mood. I was going to confess my feelings after the kiss.’

In his confused mind, questions piled up.  
They were clearly supposed to be before 'patriotism,' so why such a reaction?  
Did I do something wrong?

‘What did I do wrong….’

—Clench.

‘……Ah.’

**Yu-jin**’s confusion was resolved only after looking down at his groin.

Now that I think about it, there was that notification about not being able to use hypnosis for 24 hours.  
Could it be that it was released because of that? My sexual desire suppression hypnosis.  
It had been released so thoroughly that it could even lead to 'patriotism.'

Moreover, I had been twisting my body under **Sia**.  
While in that embarrassing position.

‘I must have looked like I was so eager during our first kiss, causing a nosebleed and acting like a lustful idiot.’

In other words, he had tainted her face with blood during their first kiss.  
And committed acts that wouldn’t seem out of place if viewed as sexual harassment.  
Right up until the end, he had shamelessly tried to hold on.

At least, that’s how it appeared to him.

—Thud, thud.

“This stupid brat. How could I not appreciate the meal my wife prepared for me? And then spill it? You’re definitely disqualified as the hypnosis breeding guy, you clueless brat!”

His regret echoed throughout the gate as he pounded the floor in frustration.

—Ding!  
[The skill 'Total Hypnosis' proudly announces it has succeeded once again, wiping the beads of sweat from its forehead.]

It was all according to the plan of the hypnosis, which had now developed a sense of self.

---

Meanwhile, after coming out of the gate.  
**Sia** ran away without looking back.  
Leaving behind the A-rank awakened ones who were waiting with meaningful glances.

“Hehe. Miss. How was it… blood, blood!!!”  
“What happened for you to come back with blood on your face!? Did you encounter a monster? What about the junior!?”  
“I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know!! I want to go home!!”

With her face flushed bright red, throwing a fit to go back was just a bonus.  
It showed how flustered she truly was.

Thanks to that, the awakened ones were thrown into chaos.

“Shell shock!? Everyone, quickly grab your weapons and re-enter the gate!! If something happens to the junior….”

—Bang.

“Secretary! To the academy. Right now.”

Taking advantage of that chaos, **Sia** jumped into a vehicle.  
She ran away without looking back.

From **Yu-jin**.  
No, to be precise…

—Ding!  
['???' fragments resonate with '???'!']  
[The seal is partially released.]

[……!!!? Thank you for talking to me. Hehe.]  
[**Yu-jin**!! Make sure to like me!!!]  
[Sorry for being a trash that uses hypnosis….]

—Clenching tightly.

‘What the heck is going on? What are all these vivid memories?!’

———From the overflowing memories that shouldn’t exist.