102. Irene and Spear Mastery Secret Manual Training

"We'll take votes on this for two days. If it leans heavily to one side, we might close it early."

Looking at the chat, they're already debating which option is better and what's realistically impossible. The content is so provocative and explicit that some users are getting AI-modded.

"Uh... I'll turn off chat again."

- Aww

This time I really close it and move to the next agenda.

[Please choose your preferred advertisement]

Advertisements.

I've received many offers since early days, but never had time to review them properly so I just rejected everything.

But now I need lots of money. I still haven't properly equipped myself to fully utilize Phantom Garment's effects.

Jihye curated five ads total.

Ranked from most useful to least as 1st to 5th.

'Wow, having one assistant makes things so convenient.'

First one:

Men's underwear ad.

"Huh...? Why would I do men's underwear...?"

Since I'm a woman, shouldn't I be doing women's underwear ads?

But then again, advertising women's underwear might be awkward too...

"Ah, since most of my viewers are male, maybe it's fine."

I peek at Jihye's memo attached like a sticky note.

[Free money printer go brrr! Just accept it!]

"Oh..."

Worried viewers might see this, I check the broadcast screen - only my face and breasts fill the large display.

'Okay perfect.'

I lightly agree and check the next ad.

Second:

Full-body Onahole ad.

"Wha...!"

An Onahole company wants to release replicas modeled after my pussy, anus, and mouth pussy's internal structure.

"No way..."

Speechless, I check Jihye's memo.

[Just one body scan and done! They'll give 10% of each sale! Free money!! This is money duplication!!]

"Huh... R-really?"

They say facial replication is impossible.

[We can make detachable photo merch for the face! Double money duplication!! Let's go!!]

"......"

Right, our admin Jihye had it all planned out.

One body scan isn't hard, so I accept.

Third ad: Awakener instant army stew packs.

'They even recreated army stew now...'

It even includes white rice and ramen noodles - I accept in a daze.

Fourth: Breast pump ad.

A full-body pump that extracts breast milk comfortably and pleasantly. Even has sleep mode - suspiciously tailored for me. Might as well promote it while using it anyway.

Fifth: Regular drink ad requiring me to sing a CM song and dance. I try to reject but...

2 billion won.

Too much money to refuse.

"What? I accepted all five...?"

Our admin is scarily competent.

Probably filtered out ones requiring more deliberation or rejection-worthy.

"Ads done, still one more thing?"

Next are appearance requests.

Broadcast stations and MUtubers' collaboration offers. Only three curated:

First:

Massage shop.

"M-massage?"

Thinking it might be shady, I check Jihye's memo:

[Run by certified Awakeners! Gives bonus stats! Free stats!! Just get massaged and leave!]

'Just massage, right...?'

Searching MUtube confirms it's legitimate chiropractic care - satisfying bone-cracking sounds and relaxed clients.

'Oh... I want this!'

Professional license and matching skills confirmed. Schedule it after World Awakener Association visit.

Second:

Sparring request from top Awakener streamer Kang Han-gil.

"Oh... him?"

Extremely famous. Korean male streamer with similar viewership to mine. One of few solo streamers past Floor 50. Known for creative trial clears and multiple hidden/true endings discovered.

[He also hates Large Guilds. Got beaten alone in neutral zone beforeㅠㅠ You two teaming up could counter Large Guilds. Helped during protest too.]

'Okay, must repay favors.'

Not urgent. More fun sparring when I'm stronger. Accept now, schedule months later.

Third:

Drinking stream with Excel broadcasters Jay.

"Hmm...?"

Excel broadcasts usually toe 15-19 age rating lines - somewhat underground.

'Wait... who am I to call others underground?'

Issue is frequent controversies giving them bad rep. Doubt Jihye recommended this - check fee:

5 billion won!

'Crazy. 5B for one collab? Could just join guild... Ah, for them broadcasting beats academy training...'

Too much money to refuse...

'No.'

Reply to Jihye:

[Tell them I accept if no sex - just drinking/talking while live]

Can't reject 5B over pride. That money buys +40-50 Agility gear.

'Phew... Backlog cleared...?'

"Everyone, moving to next thing now."

Finally, my long-awaited moment.

Irene's SSS-rank spear mastery secret manual.

Lunar God Spear Records.

'Records of spears surpassing gods... Been so curious.'

Summon Volume 1 and read reverently.

- Wtf came for "next thing" and it's readingㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- Technically not wrongㅋ

- Just shut up bitch

- Reading??

- What changed from before? Mumbling to screen vs silent reading?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- These bastards always mad when no sexㅋㅋ

- ㄹㅇㅋㅋ

- When meeting Irene?

- Tell us when going for lesbian sex bitch

"The manual said to finish reading first! I'll read Volume 1 then go to training space! Be patient!"

Preparation is key for meetings.

I'll complete her homework and face her proudly.

First volume.

Form 1: Straight Heart One Spear

"This uses... Divine Power?"

The preface contains lengthy discourses about mana, ki, Divine Power etc. being fundamentally connected rather than spear techniques.

Most is incomprehensible now, but key point: this spear art works with any energy type.

Emphasizes energy control.

Not fixed Divine Power costs per skill like system skills, but self-controlled like aura blades or sword energy.

'Right, this makes sense.'

Enemies in Trials spam aura, but few real Awakeners use it.

Reason: efficiency.

Example - mana user's aura blade:

<Aura Blade lv.1>

Consumes 1% mana per second to boost attack.

Amplification scales with mana spent and skill level.

Seems simple but can't control amplification. 1% total mana per second is ultimate-level drain without ultimate-level power. Leveling required for viability but comparable to other builds. Needs supplementary skills/gear and spear mastery manuals.

Biggest issue: no manual control. Hard without medieval-style lifelong training or innate energy control.

Few can control it - Korea has Sword Saint and disciples only.

'But this emphasizes control. Will Irene create new meridians in training space?'

Keep reading.

How to wield spear with energy.

Form 1: Straight Heart One Spear

Pure spear fundamentals.

Focuses on thrusting.

'Straight mind thrust? Spear becoming one with mind? Damn, my hanja studies stopped after middle school.'

Skip hanja analysis, read manual.

Extremely detailed technique descriptions.

Which meridians route energy for explosive power, meridian flow differences.

Practical energy application methods etc. Very thorough for first form.

'Specialized terms... Glossary included.'

Back pages explain terminology and all human meridian names.

'Wow... Regular Awakeners would understand none of this...?'

Without past life's system-less skill attempts or Juji/Heavenly Demon opening my meridians, this manual would've broken me.

Too advanced for system-spoonfed Awakeners.

'Zero automation... Must manually move energy and swing arms.'

I understand most principles though.

'Getting how to become one with spear. Must channel energy into spear.'

Treat spear as giant meridian - create virtual meridians in it.

'But how...? Like medieval or wuxia training?'

Attempting to move internal energy works naturally.

Can release/explode it.

But channeling Divine Power into external objects to flow naturally is hard. Energy disperses quickly.

'Still impressive I can do this... Regular Awakeners can't even move their energy.'

After focused reading, finish in one hour.

Seems challenging but promises overwhelming power if mastered.

Secret manual ranks consider destructiveness, but versatility/difficulty/restrictions lower grades. Hence Irene's S-rank body training manual with many restrictions.

But this spear art has no "click-to-use" skills and even I struggle - yet SSS-rank.

Likely exceeds SSS destructiveness.

"Phew... Prep done? Real training's key. Heading in."

[Form 1: Straight Heart One Spear]

Train this form? Accepting moves you to subspace.

"Yeah, coming Irene."

Feeling my body pulled into subspace, I enter Irene's training space.

***

Similar to Tower teleportation - slight floating sensation before vision clears.

White space resembling previous body training manual. Turning around, I see Irene seated on ornate chair.

"Uh... Irene?"

'Vibe feels different...?'

"So you're this generation's successor."

Her tone is authoritative and icy.

Freezing atmosphere leaves me speechless.

'Expected memory loss but...'

"No answer? Did we get a dullard this time..."

She sighs, stands with spear, approaches slowly.

"W-wait! Who are you?"

"Odd question. I'll wake your mind - engage."

'Why the hostility...?'

As she angles spear forward, I mimic her stance but-

Ssskreeeㅡ

"Huh...?"

Crunch!

My throat gets pierced.

***

"Gahk!!"

Consciousness fades then returns.

Instinctively touching throat - intact.

'What? Definitely...'

Irene's cold voice cuts in:

"Assume stance. I'll rebuild that sloppy mindset first."

"W-wai..."

Thunk!!

I die again.