SCT-Novel Chapter 215: Negotiation Settled
Chapter 215: Negotiation Settled
Chapter 215: Negotiation Settled
Creating a harem because she couldn’t handle her lover’s sexual desires—this was something Sasha, who had a strong desire for exclusivity, couldn’t understand.
But upon further reflection, it wasn’t entirely nonsensical.
After all, Kim Yu-seong possessed an Extreme Yang Constitution.
According to ancient legends, it was a unique constitution often held by heroes who left their mark on history, such as Hercules or Oda Nobunaga.
Of course, even with the same constitution, individual differences exist, but with Kim Yu-seong’s level of Yang qi, it wouldn’t be surprising if his virility was incredibly strong.
It’s said that Hercules, who also had an Extreme Yang Constitution, slept with 50 women in one night.
“Just how incredible is he for you to make such a proposal?”
In response to the virgin Karen’s question, Kumiko chuckled softly and replied.
“The night I spent with him, I seriously thought I might die. If it were just once in a while, fine, but if I had to handle that every day, my body wouldn’t be able to take it.”
As she said this, Kumiko gently stroked her abdomen.
Despite her grim explanation, her wistful gesture oozed affection for Kim Yu-seong like honey.
And that image of Kumiko firmly impressed at least one fact on the three people gathered there.
‘Ah, this person really does love Kim Yu-seong.’
But that and the harem were separate issues.
Sasha, who seemed to be thinking along the same lines as Rika, spoke up.
“I understand what you’re saying. But that doesn’t give me a reason to agree with your plan, President. Why should I submit to you? I can just take him away.”
A few months ago, when Rika first extended her hand to form an alliance with Karen, Sasha coldly rejected her offer.
She said she’d rather win love on her own than gather a group like a coward.
It was a truly resolute stance, so much so that Rika, who had made the first offer, felt intimidated.
But the person here now wasn’t Rika—it was Kumiko.
Unlike the ordinary Rika, Kumiko was a woman who had become a master of eloquence through over a decade of family battles.
Kumiko revealed a truth to Sasha, who boldly declared her intention to steal Kim Yu-seong.
“You’re saying something quite amusing, Sasha. There’s no way Yu-seong, who is so responsible, would abandon me, right?”
With a slight smile, Kumiko shared some information only she knew.
“By receiving Yu-seong’s first time and him taking my virginity, a deep bond has formed between us. That bond is something that only I, among everyone here, possess.”
Kumiko said this as if it were the most natural fact in the world, narrowing her eyes as she looked at Sasha.
“If you thought Yu-seong would betray me and go to you, that’s a huge mistake. I’d rather tell you to wake up from that dream. This proposal is purely out of consideration for the fact that we both like the same man. To be blunt, I could pay women to satisfy Yu-seong’s desires. That might actually be cleaner for me, as I wouldn’t have to compete with women who have feelings for him. But the reason I’m making this offer, despite the burden, is that I believe it would be better for Yu-seong to have multiple capable women supporting him rather than just me.”
“......”
She was simply explaining her position calmly, but it carried more persuasive power than a threat would have.
Thoroughly objective information aids in making cold, rational judgments at the negotiation table.
And this show of confidence by Kumiko definitely struck a chord with Sasha.
“Certainly... the Kim Yu-seong I know would probably act as you say.”
Letting go of her hostile gaze, Sasha murmured this and then sighed softly before asking.
“So, what should I do?”
The one who was surprised by her quick surrender was actually Rika, who was watching the situation unfold.
“Interesting story. Explain it in more detail.”
Kumiko smirked and said.
“I’m glad we can communicate well. The plan is simple. I intend to become the head of the Saionji family. And using the connections my family, which has been noble since before democracy was established in this country, has in politics, I plan to influence the government. There are countless people in Japan’s political and financial circles who owe favors to my family, so changing the law a little shouldn’t be too difficult.”
“But changing an existing law isn’t an easy task. There will be resistance, right?”
“I’ve already thought of an excuse for that. Japan is currently facing issues of an aging population and declining birth rates due to young people’s reluctance to marry. I plan to use that.”
The phenomenon of men who excessively restrict their food intake, going beyond even the so-called ‘herbivore men’1, is often discussed in the media these days.
For those who absurdly blame young people rather than the flawed social structure for the low birth rate problem, this would sound like a plausible excuse.
So, she’d just use that to her advantage.
“If we justify it as a means to preserve the superior genetics of the Japanese by having one superior man (an alpha male) father many children with multiple women, there will be plenty of people who will enthusiastically support it. After all, you can count on one hand the number of top leaders in this country who don’t have mistresses in addition to their legal wives.”
“Indeed, it’s quite a plausible story. It’s an act of defiance against the norm of monogamy in an era where it’s considered common sense, unlike ancient times when the capable took everything.”
Karen, who had been quietly listening to the conversation between the two, finally spoke up.
“So, to summarize what we’ve discussed so far, Sasha and I just need to help you, the student council president, become the head of your family?”
“That’s correct. You’re smarter than you look, Karen.”
“...Should I beat her up?”
“Calm down, Karen. In this situation, saying something like that won’t sound like a joke.”
It was rare, but Sasha was the one holding Karen back this time, though Kumiko, unaware of the situation, asked with a bright smile.
“So, will you help me?”
“...If the condition is that we share Kim Yu-seong.”
“I feel the same.”
As Sasha and Karen answered in turn, Kumiko turned to Rika, who hadn’t yet given a definite answer.
“What about you, Rika?”
“M-Me?!”
There’s a saying that if you’re a normal person among abnormal ones, the normal person becomes the strange one.
As a very normal person with ordinary thinking, Rika stammered when the three pairs of eyes turned toward her, then finally made a decision, thinking it was all or nothing.
“I’ll cooperate, too.”
Rika wasn’t ready to give up just yet.
She was confident that her love for ‘him’ was stronger than anyone else’s in this room.
“Then it’s decided.”
Hearing Rika’s answer, Kumiko nodded with a satisfied expression and opened the fan she always carried with her.
She then pointed at each of the three people sitting before her with the fan and said.
“From now on, you are all members of the secret group, the Yu-seong Group.”
And since forcing the harem on Yu-seong might cause resistance, she decided to do it this way:
“The decisive moment will be the 78th Annual Fujiwara Festival, which will take place in two weeks.”
Saionji Kumiko’s eyes shone brighter than ever as she schemed to trap her husband, Kim Yu-seong, in the mire of a harem.
ED/N: A Japanese slang that refers to men who are less interested in traditional masculine behaviors, such as pursuing relationships or showing dominant traits ️