Chapter 113

<Episode 116> A Day of Bad Luck

“Days like this aren’t so bad, huh.”

Rime lounged on Yu-jin’s bed muttering to herself.

In her hand was wine, and beneath her were gourmet snacks like cheese and fruits.

If it were the usual Yu-jin, his Confucian-dragon spirit would’ve possessed him to scold about drinking on the bed!

But the owner of the room isn’t here right now.

Thanks to that, Rime indulged in luxuries she wouldn’t normally do.

“But if you wanted more alcohol, you could’ve just taken it from your personal storage, right?”

Biseo Park, standing beside her, poured more wine for Rime.

Since Yu-jin himself had personally entrusted her care to Biseo with “Take good care of Rime,”

the competent secretary worked hard to fulfill even such a simple command.

Well, Yu-jin probably meant ‘take good care’ as in nursing…

Still, since everyone’s happy, it’s all good, right?

“Let’s have another drink first.”

“Oh, cheers.”

Gulping down the wine with ease, the red glass emptied in no time.

“Kyaah~ This is nice.”

Rime’s cheeks flushed slightly as she took a breath,

but soon returned to her original pale complexion as if nothing happened.

It’s not hard for Slime Rime to detox alcohol after all.

“No matter how many times I see it, it’s an amazing ability. Getting drunk and sobering up is so easy.”

“Ah, don’t humans find this unfair?”

“While we can resist using magic power through training…the buzz never completely goes away.”

For highly skilled individuals with both magical and physical prowess, enduring alcohol might be possible,

but fundamentally, the buzz doesn’t disappear.

Rather, consuming magic power this way could even be considered wasteful.

That’s why unless someone’s extremely confident in their abilities, they tend to avoid drinking.

“I don’t get drunk basically. Poison doesn’t affect me either. Yet Yu-jin still insists on not letting me drink…”

“Boseu-sama?”

“When a girl gets drunk, it’s unbecoming, he says. He’s strict in some areas.”

Of course, the reason Yu-jin thought that was because Rime once pretended to be drunk and nearly crossed a dangerous bridge.

Rime kept that fact a secret.

After all, Biseo already mistakenly thinks Yu-jin is some kind of amazing bookish character.

No need to shatter that illusion.

‘I don’t fully trust these sunglasses-wearing types, but better safe than sorry.’

Originally, Rime didn’t trust humans.

Yu-jin was just an exceptional case.

“Anyway, let’s enjoy ourselves until Yu-jin comes back.”

Rime gestured.

Biseo skillfully poured more wine.

Regardless of the degree of trust, there was no reason to stop serving when asked.

“Ah~ If only Yu-jin were here too, it’d be perfect. The only regret is that Yu-jin can’t indulge in such decadent living.”

Rime stretched out lazily while lamenting.

This caused her white shirt to rise, revealing thighs encased in stockings.

Already dressed minimally in just a naked torso covered by a shirt and panties with stockings, this made her outfit even more scandalous.

But neither of them cared.

Initially, neither saw each other as male or female.

Or rather, it’s questionable whether they even saw each other as equals.

“Lord Boseu must’ve had a reason for acting thus.”

“You really believe everything Yu-jin does, huh?”

“Isn’t Lady Rime the same?”

“…Yeah, guess so.”

Just because Yu-jin trusts others, she trusts as well.

Though they’ve known each other for a short time, they’ve come to fully recognize each other.

As people chosen to be with Kim Yu-jin.

‘To help Yu-jin, it doesn’t matter who it is. This guy with sunglasses is pretty capable.’

From Rime’s perspective, it’s embarrassing words she’d die before saying in front of Yu-jin.

“Still, aren’t you worried about Lord Boseu?”

“Worried?”

Rime tilted her head.

“To worry about him losing anywhere in the world…you must be someone with nothing better to do.”

“There’s no way. Lord Boseu won’t lose.”

Biseo said it as if it were the most obvious thing.

Even though he said it first, there was something off about his blind trust in Yu-jin that made Rime feel uneasy.

“What I’m concerned about is something else.”

Biseo pulled up a chair and sat.

“For the whole tournament, being alone with another woman…wouldn’t that concern you, Lady Rime?”

Biseo has noticed that the relationship between Yu-jin and Rime isn’t shallow.

Then, having another woman as a partner, and spending days together like this,

would be the worst scenario for Rime.

He was naturally curious about her current state of mind.

“Hmm~”

Rime narrowed her eyes and crossed her previously stretched legs.

!

!

…..

The black stockings accentuated her calves and knees remarkably.

“Definitely, that thief-cat’s chest is monstrous.”

She recalled that bouncy chest.

How did it keep getting bigger every time she saw it?

Sometimes she couldn’t tell if those were breasts or melons!

Without a bra, just pressing men with those monstrous assets would make anyone go “hel-le-le!”

Why does that dumb girl endure such hardship?

“Still, my legs, skin, hair, and face are prettier.”

“Whatever.”

Stretching her legs while arrogantly tilting her chin, Rime looked smug.

Biseo awkwardly nodded at the sight.

Of course, interpretations may vary depending on personal preference.

Nevertheless, it’s undeniable that Rime is a doll-like beautiful girl.

“She even lives with Yu-jin. This bond isn’t something easily surpassed.”

Rime sighed deeply after wiggling her toes.

“But Yu-jin hasn’t even touched me with a finger.”

I know Yu-jin’s personality.

It’s not that he doesn’t care or lacks feelings.

As a man, Yu-jin definitely gets flustered in intense situations.

There were times they almost crossed the line.

But just that much.

‘Probably cherishing someone means treating them that much more carefully.’

It’s quite typical of Yu-jin.

And his small chestnuts and timid side surely played a part too.

“Would something happen just because that kid spends a few days together? Hah! There’s no way.”

“Haha, who knows? In hardships, mutual thoughts might grow…”

Pang!

The glass Rime was holding shattered suddenly.

Turning her head, she stared at Biseo with dead eyes.

“It won’t happen.”

“…”

“It won’t.”

“Hmph! Hmph! Got it.”

Biseo coughed nervously and averted his gaze.

He instinctively felt saying the wrong thing could lead to big trouble.

“But seeing how you’re concerned…even if Lord Boseu somehow ends up…well, if that partner is interested in Lord Boseu, approaching from that side is fine, right?”

“That kid’s scared stiff of Yu-jin. She’ll probably faint happily if Yu-jin just pats her head.”

“Bu, but shouldn’t you look this way?”

The Class President blushed slightly while speaking.

About causing waves in the river to cross over, the ridiculous antics of Yu-jin and the Class President.

Crossing the river was fine, but it was still raining outside, and what’s worse, she was soaked to her underwear.

Moving around in this state would be dangerous and likely worsen her condition.

Entering the abandoned building quickly was good, but…

‘There’s no way there’d be a change of clothes in a situation like this!’

Still, she couldn’t stay in wet clothes.

To dry them, she had to take everything off.

‘Even so, undressing in front of Yu-jin…’

It wasn’t like they were doing anything lewd.

However, undressing in front of the boy she likes was an awkward situation.

Of course, Yu-jin was equally nervous.

‘Ga, I’m suddenly super nervous.’

Even though Yu-jin’s as dense as a rock, he’s still a teenage boy.

An intense situation where a beautiful classmate with a great figure undresses right next to him!

His heart pounding uncontrollably was unavoidable.

“Don’t worry. I absolutely won’t look back.”

“……You can look a little.”

“Eh?”

“Ah, no! Then I’ll excuse myself first.”

Soon, sounds of flesh brushing against clothes came from behind.

Was it because of the rain?

Or because of the situation?

The sounds seemed clearer than usual.

‘Did she take everything off?’

Thinking that while trying to maintain composure.

Splash! The sound of thoroughly wet underwear hitting the floor echoed.

Unconsciously, Yu-jin swallowed.

Behind him stood the Class President, completely unclothed, not a thread covering her.

Yu-jin had seen her fair skin and figure up close before.

Her image infiltrated his imagination far too easily.

‘Geez, I need to pull myself together. If I glance even a little, I’ll be branded a pervert without any excuses.’

Meanwhile, the Class President watched Yu-jin with a slightly discontented expression.

‘He’s really not looking at all…’

Of course, if he turned around, that’d be problematic too.

But his complete lack of peeking was slightly disappointing as a woman.

She glanced down at her own chest.

‘Still…this is the one area I’m confident in more than anyone else.’

Despite her face burning with embarrassment, she wanted to appeal to the boy who liked her strengths.

Feeling contradictory emotions, the Class President dried her body with a towel.

Her thighs, armpits, and cleavage.

It was somewhat embarrassing, but she trusted Yu-jin enough not to worry about it.

Once she finished drying her entire body and hung the wet clothes behind her, she wrapped herself in a blanket.

‘Haha, taking this off would leave me completely naked, huh?’

What if Yu-jin suddenly attacked her? Could she resist?

Or rather, would she even want to resist from the start?

Smiling at her foolish thoughts, the Class President sat next to Yu-jin.

“I’m all changed.”

“Mm.”

Now it was Yu-jin’s turn to change clothes.

Yu-jin also draped a blanket over himself.

But being taller, it was hard to fully cover himself.

Ultimately, he wrapped the blanket around his waist like being at a hot spring.

Seeing Yu-jin’s back muscles and firm abs, the Class President gulped.

‘…This isn’t the time to worry about Yu-jin attacking.’

Right now, Yu-jin was too stimulating for the Class President.

Her head was already slightly dizzy.

She couldn’t control her thumping heart.

Could she maintain her sanity if this continued?

“Class President.”

At that moment, Yu-jin called her with a serious tone.

“Come over here.”

“……Huh?”

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