Chapter 102

As expected.

As soon as I said I had no plan, the viewers’ concerns flooded in.

【Maehwa Tree】─At least book the accommodation, though.

【Qkrnfl892】─Isn’t this more like wandering than traveling?

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─LOL for real.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─This punk probably didn’t even book the plane ticket.

【Min Ji】─No way.

【Handsome Licker】─You never know with Se-hoon. *Lick*.

【Big Girl】─Isn’t this too reckless?

“Don’t worry. It’s not too late to figure things out when we get there.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─It’s already too late, you bastard.

Though I have no plan, at least I won’t starve to death. I have plenty of ‘money’ after all.

“Even without a plan, as long as you have money, everything gets solved.”

I said while shaking the wallet in my hand.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Damn. Rich people should all die…

【Yoho】─But, Room Master, don’t you use Oseong Pay?

“Nah. I’m more comfortable and used to using cards.”

【Yoho】─You should try it sometime. It’s really convenient, with more features than just cards.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Gye Sekkihoon, falling behind the times. LOL.

【Yoho】─Gyeongsaeng, do you use Oseong Pay?

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Hell no, you bastard.

The reason I don’t use Oseong Pay is simple. It’s too much hassle to download and learn how to use it. Maybe I’ll use it when I feel the need.

While thinking that, as I was putting my wallet in my backpack, a chat from Handsome John floated up.

【Handsome Licker】─Se-hoon, for backpacking, it’s better to take only a little money. *Lick*.

“Huh? Why should I take only a little money?”

【Handsome Licker】─Traveling with minimal expenses is the true essence of backpacking. *Sip*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Yeah, hungry backpacking has its charm.

“What are you talking about? There’s no such thing as ‘true backpacking.’ If you’re carrying a backpack and traveling, that’s backpacking.”

【Min Ji】─Exactly. Seems like you’re just bitter because you’re broke. Heh.

【Yoho】─Handsome John, let me know when you go backpacking. I’ll give you some money.

【Drifting AI】─I’ll say it. Handsome Licker just wants to see Gye Se-hoon suffer.

【Maehwa Tree】─What a psycho.

【Reverse Rape Mania】─A hypocrite like her preaching morals. Tsk tsk.

【Handsome Licker】─Damn bitches. *Spit*.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─LOL…

I immediately blocked Handsome John’s nonsense. After that, as I packed various things, my backpack became quite full.

“I think I’ve packed almost everything.”

Clothes, underwear, wallet, phone, spare AR lenses, etc.

While checking if I missed anything, a necklace on the desk caught my eye.

It was the ‘translation necklace’ I got as a service from a bunny girl staff at the Other World Restaurant.

‘I forgot to put it in the drawer.’

I had used the translation necklace recently, curious if it could translate the sounds of teddy bears going “Wakya-pya!” Sadly, it didn’t work. The maid could communicate with the teddy bear simply because it was a yokai she controlled.

Anyway, seeing the translation necklace made me wonder if I should take it.

The dilemma didn’t last long.

‘…I’ll just leave it.’

Since it’s a domestic trip, not an international one, I decided I wouldn’t need it. Even though Jeju has its dialect, it’s still Korean, so I’ll understand.

‘Anyway, I think I’ve packed everything, so let’s head out.’

After that, I went downstairs with my backpack.

***

In the garage, Balloon Gum and the maid came out to see me off, holding hands.

【Meng Yao】─Balloon Gum has been leaving without a word lately. If you’re going to Se-hoon’s house, at least say something.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Are you living with Jujijoa too?

【Meng Yao】─Yeah, Olivia, me, and her are living together.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Olivia? Who’s that?

【Drifting AI】─I’ll say it. Jujijoa’s real name is Olivia.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Oh, her real name sucks. I’d win in a fight.

【Yoho】─Olivia… Jujijoa is much better.

【Handsome Licker】─Jujijoa does have a nice ring to it. *Lick*.

【Qkrnfl892】─For real, it rolls off the tongue.

【Meng Yao】─That’s why I usually call her Jujijoa. My bad earlier. LOL.

I patted the maid’s head and said, “Teddy, you’ll take care of the house while I’m gone, right?”

[No problem! I have my minions and a gun! I’ll protect my house!]

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Why the hell do you have a gun, you bastard?

The maid answered confidently. Though not entirely reliable, with Balloon Gum by her side, I wasn’t too worried. Balloon Gum is an experiment that can chew up even a Great Yokai.

“Oh, and Balloon Gum, it’s fine if you eat, sleep, and play at my house, but stop hiding condoms everywhere.”

【Big Girl】─??

【Min Ji】─Why are you hiding condoms?

【Yoho】─That’s so gross.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Damn condom collector.

【Meng Yao】─Our house is also full of condoms Balloon Gum brought. Damn.

【Qkrnfl892】─Balloon Gum seems to have a screw loose like Guburi.

【Maehwa Tree】─Still better than Guburi, though.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─LOL for real.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Why are these bitches picking on me? If we met in a community comment section, they wouldn’t even dare look me in the eye.

【Handsome Licker】─Don’t get mad, Guburi. *Lick*.

“Balloon Gum, aren’t you going to answer?”

“Yeah… I won’t hide them anymore…”

Balloon Gum looked dejected. She must have really wanted to store those condoms.

Seeing her pouting like a child, I couldn’t help but soften.

‘Her appearance is so deceiving…’

Finally, I sighed and said, “…I’ll set aside a room for you, so keep the condoms only there. Got it?”

“Really? Which room can I use?”

“Pick any empty room. Whatever you like.”

“Okay! Thanks! Hehe.”

Balloon Gum’s expression brightened again. She’s such an easy kid to understand.

“Anyway, I’m really leaving now. Take care of the house.”

“Come back safely, honey!”

[Bring me cola when you come!]

With Balloon Gum and the maid seeing me off, I started the truck and headed to the subway station.

***

Not long after Gye Se-hoon left, five women were loitering around his house, looking around cautiously.

They wore black masks and carried knives wrapped in newspaper.

They were armed robbers who specialized in targeting wealthy men.

“Are you sure he lives alone?”

“Positive. I’ve been watching him for weeks.”

“But didn’t you say a little girl visits sometimes?”

“Yeah. Probably a neighbor’s kid, but she’s just a child, so no problem. The house is pretty isolated, so even if she screams, no one will hear.”

“Really? How did you find this place?”

“It was a lot of work.”

The robbers checked their surroundings once more before climbing over the wall into the yard.

“What’s with the weak security?”

“Must be because it’s the countryside.”

“The guy has no sense of danger. Good for us.”

“Wow. It’s even more impressive inside. The yard is huge, with a garden and a pool… He really went all out.”

“Shh. From here on, keep it quiet.”

They moved silently, their footsteps barely audible, quickly crossing the yard and entering the first floor.

“…It’s quiet.”

“Maybe he’s not home?”

“Shh! Keep it down!”

Then, one of the robbers stepped on something soft.

She stopped and slowly looked down.

It was a cute teddy bear.

“That scared me. Why is there a teddy bear here?”

“I told you to be quiet.”

“Got it.”

The robbers moved again, and as they entered the living room, they saw dozens of teddy bears scattered everywhere.

“Why are there so many teddy bears in this house…?”

“Is he a teddy bear enthusiast?”

“Kind of creepy.”

“But those teddy bears… aren’t they looking at us?”

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

Though the scene was a bit eerie, they didn’t think much of it and continued to inspect the living room until they reached the stairs to the second floor.

“Huh? There’s another teddy bear up there.”

“Why is it standing? That’s creepy.”

“…Wait. Is it holding something like a gun?”

“It’s just a toy, idiot.”

At the top of the stairs, a teddy bear stood tall, looking down at the robbers, holding a small gun.

“Hey… isn’t that teddy bear really looking at us…?”

“Stop talking nonsense. How can a teddy bear look at us? It’s not alive.”

One of the robbers snorted and took a step to the side.

She looked up the stairs and said, “See? If I move like this… huh?”

Swish.

The teddy bear’s head turned, following her movement.

Suddenly, the robbers’ faces turned pale.

And then.

[Wakya-pya!]

[Wakya-pya!]

[Warkya-pya!]

From behind the robbers, dozens of teddy bears began to swarm them.

“Eek!”

“What the hell!?”

“Run!”

The robbers screamed in panic, but it was already too late.

Their escape was blocked by dozens of teddy bears, and at the top of the stairs was the teddy bear with a gun.

In the end, four of the robbers were subdued helplessly.

One robber managed to escape by using her comrades as bait, but…

Thud thud thud thud!

[Warkya-pya!]

A 2-meter-tall teddy bear quickly caught up to her.

“Ahhh! Help!!!”

The robbers’ screams echoed outside the house, but no one in the village heard them.

This was an isolated house, far from any neighbors.

And so, all the robbers were left flat on the ground.

Thud thud thud thud!

“Ugh, ah!”

Thud thud thud thud!

“Stop, stop…!”

The teddy bears’ cute punches knocked them out cold.

***

【Maid】─Wakya-pya! We just caught some thieves!

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wakya-pya! Maid, you’re amazing!

While driving, a chat from the maid about catching thieves popped up.

【Balloon Gum Collector】─Wakya-pya! The thieves all passed out!

【Maid】─Wakya-pya! They’re knocked out!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─What nonsense.

“Thieves all of a sudden?”

【Maid】─Thieves broke into my house! But I caught them all! This time, I wasn’t scared and protected the house! Warkya-pya!

“…Good job.”

I’m not sure if it’s true, but since there seems to be no trouble, I decided to focus on driving.

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