Chapter 146

“Of course, even high-level Dimensional Beings aren’t at a level that Returners or Hunters can’t handle. The problem is Erebus. Remember what I said earlier about the ‘Celestial Guardians’? If Erebus summons them, the situation will go to hell. It’s better to stop that beforehand.”

“Got it. I’ll go ask right away.”

I nodded my head.

I knew it could become a serious problem.

Then, I turned my head and looked at the Tower of Apocalypse.

“Baek-san, what exactly is the purpose of the Tower of Apocalypse?”

It causes Dimensional Movement, summons Dimensional Beings, and yet it also erects barriers to protect itself.

“You’ll eventually understand how frustrating it is not being able to say certain things.”

Baek-san just touched his lips as he looked at me.

His voice couldn’t reach me due to some restriction.

“And it would be good to find out when I’ll return. Tell Cheol-hyeol to keep an eye on the Returners too.”

“Got it.”

I entered the always massive mansion.

Baek-san didn’t seem to have any intention of following me in and just went somewhere else.

Even if they’re half-siblings, it seems he didn’t want to see his sister in a romantic situation.

As I entered the mansion, I passed through the vast garden I had seen before and entered the building. The entrance door opened as I approached.

“You’re here?”

Seol-hyang, who seemed to have been waiting for me, opened the door and greeted me.

Her outfit was more dressed up than usual.

Her already pretty face had a bit more makeup, making her lips a deeper red.

Seeing that, I couldn’t help but smile.

“Did you dress up because I was coming?”

“Ah, did it show? Is it awkward?”

“No, you’re pretty. You were always pretty, but now you’re even prettier.”

Hearing my compliment, Seol-hyang smiled happily.

She was always beautiful, but knowing she dressed up for me made me feel good.

“Did you eat?”

“Sort of.”

“Then let’s have some dessert. I prepared some.”

Seol-hyang said that and guided me inside.

“Where are the servants?”

“I gave them all a day off today. I wanted it to be just the two of us.”

Seol-hyang said with a smile, and I felt a bit embarrassed and awkwardly smiled.

Following her, I saw various types of desserts on the sofa.

There were also three bottles of liquor, and I immediately realized they were quite expensive.

“I’ll get the glasses and ice. Just a moment.”

Thinking about it, this was the first time Seol-hyang and I had a drink together.

As I awkwardly sat on the sofa, Seol-hyang brought the glasses, added ice, and opened a bottle of liquor.

The sweet yet alcoholic scent of the liquor gently tickled my nose.

“This is the first time it’s just the two of us like this, right?”

“Yeah. I remember when we were kids, we’d open five bags of snacks and drink cola.”

“Hehe, that was just copying what adults did.”

Seol-hyang handed me a glass of liquor, and I clinked glasses with her.

After taking a sip, the sweet taste filled my mouth and then went down my throat.

My throat felt a bit warm, so it seemed like a strong drink.

“But now we’re adults.”

Seol-hyang said that and leaned her head on my shoulder.

She seemed happy just being next to me, with a smile on her face.

Her hair was covering her face, so I gently brushed it aside, and Seol-hyang took my hand and held it.

“You said you wanted Dohwa to live here, right?”

“Yeah, will it be difficult?”

“No, not really. It’s just a matter of classifying her as a Returner.”

That was really good news.

If Seol-hyang had to suffer more, I would have been really worried.

“The problem will be the Dimensional Gate connected to Cheonma. Won’t they keep coming to take Cheonma for a while?”

“I talked about that with Ayu too. Dohwa and I will try to stop them. I’ll help if I can.”

“Hmm, you care so much about Cheonma. I’m jealous.”

She said it jokingly, but Seol-hyang seemed genuinely disappointed.

“What are you talking about? Of course, I care about you just as much.”

“You say the right things.”

Seol-hyang laughed happily.

Seeing her like that, I decided to bring up Baek-san’s story.

“Seol-hyang, can you investigate if there have been any highly intelligent Dimensional Beings coming through recently?”

“Highly intelligent beings?”

Hearing my question, Seol-hyang put a biscuit with cheese in her mouth and answered.

I nodded and told her what Baek-san had told me.

After hearing everything, Seol-hyang seemed to think for a moment and then nodded.

“Yeah, got it. Erebus can summon the Celestial Guardians. That’s dangerous. I’ll keep investigating.”

“Thanks. Sorry for always asking you to do things.”

“It’s my job. It’s actually easier to investigate now that I know what’s important. So, are we done with work talk for today?”

“Yeah, no more work talk.”

“Hehe, now it’s my time.”

Seol-hyang said that and was about to lean her head on my lap but then laughed as if she remembered something.

“Should I give you a lap pillow this time?”

“A lap pillow?”

“Our company employees work hard every day. As the chairman, I should at least do this much.”

Come to think of it, Seol-hyang is the chairman of our company.

I smiled wryly and put down my glass.

Seol-hyang straightened her back and patted her lap, and I had no choice but to rest my head on her lap.

A soft sensation touched the back of my head.

Is it because women’s skin is different from men’s?

I was a bit surprised, and when I lifted my head, I froze.

I had expected it, but Seol-hyang’s face was hidden by the mountains.

What on earth is that made of?

“…I can’t see Ha-chan’s face.”

Seol-hyang muttered to herself, seemingly thinking the same as me.

Then, as if to see my face, Seol-hyang leaned forward.

“Seol-hyang, wait…”

I panicked and tried to stop her, but it was too late.

I froze as my face was filled with a soft sensation.

The faint scent of perfume and a woman’s scent filled my head, and for a moment, I thought I was buried in a pillow.

But that didn’t last long.

As her chest slowly moved away from my face, I could see Seol-hyang’s face beyond the mountains.

Her face was bright red, as if she hadn’t expected that. As I slowly sat up, she turned her back to me, covering her face.

Silence lingered between us for a while.

“I didn’t mean to do that.”

“I know. Of course.”

Who would have thought that leaning forward to see my face would result in her chest covering me?

Seol-hyang was too embarrassed to show her face.

“Really, why is it so big? I’m so embarrassed I could die.”

Seol-hyang said as if she couldn’t stand the embarrassment, and I hugged her from behind and patted her head.

I couldn’t just watch her put herself down like that.

“I like it, so it’s okay, right?”

I couldn’t say it outright, so I mumbled, and Seol-hyang hugged my arm around her waist.

Then, as if the embarrassment had faded, she turned to me and smiled faintly.

“…Yeah, as long as Ha-chan likes it, it’s fine. It’s yours anyway.”

Was it really mine?

I was shocked, and Seol-hyang blushed as she realized where my gaze was.

“…You can do whatever you want, anytime.”

I almost lost my composure.

This was bad for my heart.

“Don’t do that. I’ll die.”

But Seol-hyang bit her lip and turned her back to me, lifting my hand that was around her waist.

Then she suddenly moved my hand to her chest.

I was so shocked I couldn’t say anything, and Seol-hyang leaned against me and said.

“…You can really do whatever you want.”

I was dumbfounded, and my hand moved unconsciously at the soft sensation.

“Ah!”

Seol-hyang’s body twitched, and a faint voice escaped her lips.

She quietly closed her eyes and stayed like that, as if she had truly entrusted everything to me.

Is this okay?

I was shocked by her chest, which filled my hand and still had more.

But for a moment, I thought of my sister and stopped.

I had told myself I would hold back until I found her, but I kept crossing lines.

‘Damn it.’

But when I met Seol-hyang’s moist eyes, those thoughts flew away.

Honestly, I had been holding back for a long time.

Every day, the most attractive women were flirting with me.

I’m not a saint, and there’s a limit to what I can take.

Seeing Seol-hyang’s half-closed eyes, I lifted my head and met her gaze.

A sweet scent tickled my nose, and a soft sensation filled my mouth.

Seol-hyang’s tongue touched mine, and we started exchanging saliva.

Our breaths became heavy as our tongues intertwined.

When our tongues finally parted, Seol-hyang leaned forward again, as if reluctant to let go.

But she seemed embarrassed by her actions, as her face turned bright red.

I kissed her again, and Seol-hyang’s eyes fluttered open before she tasted my lips once more.

Before I knew it, Seol-hyang had her arms around my neck.

Her soft body was right in front of me, and I slowly reached out and squeezed her chest like before.

“Ah…”

A breathless sound escaped her lips as we kissed.

But unlike before, I didn’t stop my hand and slowly moved it along her chest.

Her chest, even through her clothes, was amazing to touch.

Everywhere I touched felt different, and the sensation of it slightly squishing under my hand made me feel something primal.

But even then, it felt like something was missing.

I wanted to go further, just a little more.

“…Ha-chan.”

Seol-hyang seemed to sense my thoughts and slowly pulled her lips away, looking at me with half-lidded eyes.

As she gently placed her hand on her clothes, I knew what she meant and unconsciously swallowed.

Today, I took a step up the adult staircase.