Became the Blind Male Lead in a Reversed World

1 – Episode 1

“Haak…haa…Namgoong…Yeonha-nim…”

“You girls, stop sobbing. It’s disgusting when women cry like that. You’re not men, and if you keep whimpering it makes me sick!”

Namgoong Yeonha was climbing Taebaeksan, also known as the Taebaek Mountains.

Taebaeksan, not far from Namgoong Se-ga’s territory, is a well-known tourist destination in this area.

“I’m s-sorry, my lord…!”

“hehehe. Who said you’re my lord? Your mother is still lively.”

As he spoke, the corners of Namgoong Yeonha’s mouth curled up slyly.

From the point where the forest of Taebaeksan begins, it is an excellent tourist spot up to a certain point. However, above that…

It becomes difficult for anyone, not just women but even men, to climb.

The oxygen is thin, and the pure air becomes poisonous.

Some might even say that when the Yin energy is excessive, one should climb Taebaeksan.

However, that wasn’t the case for Namgoong Yeonha at the moment.

“Let’s see… Where is this person called ‘Sinseon’? If I go on like this, I will reach the peak of Taebaeksan.”

Lately, rumors have spread throughout Namgoong Se-ga’s domain. A beautiful celestial being descends on the village at regular intervals and climbs Taebaeksan after experiencing something.

Women fascinated by his beauty followed him, but none climbed higher than she did.

What stimulated his interest was that Baek Cheol-hun, a disciple of Sallim Temple, frequently came here.

That caught Namgoong Yeonha’s attention.

Originally, Baek Cheol-hun entered Sallim Temple due to certain circumstances but failed to accomplish much because of setbacks.

If Baek Cheol-hun had remained the same, this information would not even have reached the gossiping mouths of the women passing by.

The current Baek Cheol-hun had achieved the level of a 4-star master who could establish his own martial arts sect and contribute to spreading knowledge.

All this in just three years.

While Namgoong Se-ga’s Namgoong Yeonha herself was at the high stage of the 3rd star, how did this young disciple achieve such growth?

Moreover, Baek Cheol-hun suffered from an incurable and rare disease called “Gihyeolfung.”

His Qi was not accumulating but slowly dissipating.

There was almost no harm to his life except for the fact that, as a member of the martial world, he could die right there. That’s why it was even more puzzling.

“Do you truly believe the answer lies with her, my lord?”

“I am certain.”

With navy blue hair and curious yellow eyes, she resembled a phoenix according to her mother. Although she didn’t have an intimidating beauty, she herself did not like her delicate face.

“At the gathering of the Mureung Sect, I overheard Baek Cheol-hoon talking about his friend, saying something about going into the mountains for training.”

“Master!”

The people who came to witness his calligraphy pointed beyond him.

Nam Gung-yeon turned around.

As the fog lifted, there was a small cabin.

“Is it over there?”

“M-Master. Can we really go in? If he’s a divine being… or if he truly comes from the heavens, we might receive divine punishment!”

“You fool! Even if I were the greatest martial arts master in Mureung, I cannot be struck by divine punishment! I am the Noryong Sword, passed down from my mother…”

“Who are you?”

In an instant, everyone fell silent at the sound of the beautiful voice.

It was not a low-pitched tone but an eerie and chilling harmony.

Her fair skin reminded one of the mythical creatures of the snowy mountains, and her gem-like silver hair covered her eyes slightly, as if shyly concealing them.

Peeking through the hidden strands of hair, her red eyes were as beautiful as mountain berries.

“……”

As the master remained silent, so did everyone else.

She was undoubtedly a celestial being sent from the heavens.

However, her actions were somewhat peculiar.

Swoosh, swoosh, tap-tap. It seemed like she was measuring distances with her arms, and Nam Gung-yeon froze.

Was her vision impaired?

Before that thought could finish, she stumbled and tripped over a rock.

“Uhh…!”

Thud.

“….!”

It felt like embracing a large dog. Although he had seen Lady Mother playfully handle servants, this was a different sensation altogether.

A faint fruity fragrance tickled her nose.

The beating of her heart was all too noticeable.

“Uhm… excuse me?”

“Yes, you! How can a man act so uncouthly?!”

“Shut up!”

“?!”

She unknowingly sent a command to the man under her control.

Is it… ruining the good atmosphere? She didn’t even realize it. But the man who had embraced me floundered in surprise at my command.

It was so cute, yet embarrassing. He cleared his throat and let me know that I was here.

“Are you okay?”

“Ah… Yes. Who are you? By coming up here… Are you a customer?”

Hm… I expected to receive at least a slap. Is he unexpectedly easygoing?

No… Am I too old-fashioned? I heard that men would scream and slap you if you hugged them recklessly…

“A customer?”

“You’re… not a customer?”

“Well… I heard that this is a mountain where Baek Cheol-hoon, a famous successor and monk from the Soryimsa Temple, often visits, so I came to find out if there’s any secret as a fellow martial artist…”

“Ah…! Did Cheol-hoon introduce you? Welcome.”

“Oh… I didn’t hear it properly. What exactly is this place?”

“It’s acupressure. We unblock clogged blood vessels, remove toxins, and artificially enhance energy to treat illnesses.”

Acupressure? Oh… I felt interested.

“Can you do it for me?”

“Namgoong Yeon-ha! If you receive acupressure from a complete stranger… What if he’s blind?! Can you trust him with acupuncture needles?”

“I told you to shut up.”

I subtly held his hand and spoke.

“I’m counting on you.”

2.

Hmm… It’s unfortunate not being able to see ahead.

Stroke, stroke.

I felt a bit naughty as the smooth hand firmly gripped both of my hands.

Well, it’s not always bad things happening. Still, it’s regrettable.

Who knew I would meet Namgoong Yeon-ha, whom I saw on the cover of this novel.

A beauty with blue hair and intense yellow eyes. Namgoong Yeon-ha.

However, she had a bit of an arrogant personality… and there are quite a few trials ahead.

Smoothly… Smoothly… Without letting go of our joined hands, Namgoong Yeon-ha was subtly exploring my hand.

Hmm… Does she think she’s not being noticed?

After possessing this body, whether in this life or a past one, these things have been happening more often.

– The woman’s body was subtly touched.

– It took quite some time for me to realize that this was a world where men and women had reversed roles.

– This was all because I had been possessed by a real blind male lead.

– “Well, I’ll go get ready. Please wait inside.”

– “Th-That’s right.”

– Ahh, disappointing. At least I wanted to see the heroine of the possessed novel.

– But as I mentioned earlier, there are also advantages.

– Since my face couldn’t be seen, I could simulate my interactions with Nam Gung Yeon Ha in my own way.

– In short, it’s like a continuous SM play.

– This is a world where the roles of men and women are reversed. As I used to live in the original world, I have become a relatively straightforward man.

– If I rattle on about the supposed advantage of being a blind guy engaging in continuous SM play, Nam Gung Yeon Ha would probably be shocked.

– After all, it seems like I’ve been possessed by a handsome and quiet male lead.

– “Um… Do I lie down here?”

– After confirming by feeling around with my hand at Nam Gung Yeon Ha’s question, I said, “Yes, please lie face down on this bed.”

– No, come to think of it, I’m getting angry. I’ve only read up to the third episode and yet I’m being possessed.

– Why does the poor kid have to be a real blind person? That’s usually a setting that should be shown, right?

– Even if it were to exist, it’s something that only the female lead would have, isn’t it?

– “Preparations are complete. However, there is a precaution…”

– “What is it?”

– “Depending on the treatment you choose, I may need to feel your body. Although our basic medical pulse is the same, the pulse related to acupuncture points or energy channels…”

– “Just do that.”

– “………..”

– Isn’t that too explicit? I almost burst into fake laughter without realizing.

– Anyway, it was only years later that I realized this was a world where men and women had reversed roles and that I had been possessed because of the real blind protagonist.

– After that, somehow I learned acupuncture and now live in seclusion on a mountain, occasionally providing acupuncture therapy.

– Hmm…

– I gently touched Nam Gung Yeon Ha’s back.

– “….. Um..”

– “Hm?”

“You need to take off your top.”

“Um… Sure. Just a moment.”

I was a bit taken aback by the suddenness of it all. Whether I swallow my saliva or not, it won’t change anything I say or do.

As I listened to her breathing, it seemed like Nam Gung-yeon was somewhat tense. Judging from this aspect, she doesn’t seem to enjoy feminine… no, masculine colors that much.

Aside from the SM play mentioned earlier, there is another advantage in the world of role reversal between men and women.

Swooosh… The sound of fabric and skin brushing against each other could be heard.

When one’s vision is obscured, their hearing tends to become more acute.

And…

“It’s done.”

This means I can touch the body of a beauty legally, like so.

I wet my hand with some water and gently touched her back.

The smooth and silky texture proved that she hadn’t trained much.

Despite not training much, the strength emanating from her essence during the fight was formidable. It was something she inherited from her mother, the Dragon Sword.

“D-Do you normally wet your hands?”

“Based on what I’ve learned, yes.”

A cold sensation soaked her back as my hands made contact. I secretly touched her before. This is the price.

Things are roughly flowing how they should. I realized where the blockage was.

“Lately, do you feel any stiffness in your shoulders?”

“Y-Yes, sometimes.”

This part didn’t require me to swallow my saliva.

I used my hands to knead her shoulders, trying to relieve the stiffness.

“Huh?…”

Hmm… How should I explain this pleasure?

“Hmm… You’re quite good at massaging.”

My speech is what I struggled with the most in this world of role reversal. I understand that the hierarchy has been reversed, but hearing women speaking like men did in historical dramas from my original world felt strange.

So, occasionally, when I say things like this, it sounds pleasant as it pierces through the unfamiliarity.

Because the feeling of unfamiliarity doesn’t arise.

“D-Do you… ever release the saliva?”

In response to his words, I smiled softly and replied.

“I’ll solve your shoulder stiffness first and then release you.”

“Ugh.. Ugh..”

The barely suppressed screams, the trembling and nervous shoulders were pleasing to my ears for a while.