Chapter 169

Kyu Mi-ho flew through the portal and landed in our yard. After the portal closed, she groaned and struggled to get up.

“Kyu… I almost didn’t make it.”

[Gyeongsaeng Guburi] — “Why the hell did you come through, you bitch?”

[Semen Thief] — “Cute fox. LOL.”

[Balloon Gum Collector] — “Wow! Guburi got so startled he spilled what he was cooking!”

[Handsome Licker] — “?? Why is Balloon Gum at Se-hoon’s house? *lick*.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “LOL, guess the fox wanted to live with Se-hoon too.”

[Maehwa Tree] — “Then she should’ve said something earlier.”

[Maid] — “Wow… I need to go out and assert dominance!”

[Meng Yao] — “Planning to throw your weight around again? LOL.”

Kyu Mi-ho started gathering her scattered belongings: a fake tail, the Yeoui Boju, an orb that alerts when the Drifting Restaurant opens, and more. It seemed she had been gone for a while to collect these items.

[Maehwa Tree] — “Guess she can handle the orb with magic.”

[Gyeongsaeng Guburi] — “Damn, now I have to cook for her too. Ugh.”

[Balloon Gum Collector] — “Wow! Leave the chores to Pungjosu!”

[Handsome Licker] — “Pungjosu? LOL. *lick*.”

[Jujijoa] — “Looks like Balloon Gum is helping with the cooking too.”

After packing her things, Kyu Mi-ho looked at me with determination.

“I want to serve by your side, Lord! Please let me live with you!”

“…Mi-ho.”

“Kyu!”

“You’ve got the wrong idea. I’m not a god.”

“Kyu?!”

[Idiot, Reubangyi.]

Kyu Mi-ho looked shocked. The Defense Team and the Portal Wizard chuckled.

“That fox is actually really cute in person.”

“Right. Should I take her in and raise her?”

“She’s a girl.”

“Oh, a girl? Then never mind.”

While they chatted, I approached Kyu Mi-ho and explained the situation. The residents of the Imaemangryang world had mistaken me for a god and started worshiping me. I clarified that I wasn’t a god.

Kyu Mi-ho’s tail drooped, and she looked dejected.

“Kyu… So you’re really not a god?”

“Nope. So, what will you do? Want to go back to your world?”

The Defense Team and the Portal Wizard could reopen the portal. Kyu Mi-ho timidly scratched the ground with her paw.

“I can’t go back… I have a solemn duty to serve you, Lord…”

“You have a duty? First time I’m hearing this.”

“It started today. Kyu.”

“…Idiot. I told you, I’m not a god.”

“Just be a god for me! Kyu!!!”

“Stop being ridiculous, you crazy fox.”

[Qkrnfl892] — “LOL, this fox is seriously dumb.”

[Big Girl] — “She’s a yokai.”

[Drifting AI] — “I must say, Big Girl’s comment is dismissive of yokai.”

[Min Ji] — “Right. Not all yokai are that dumb. -_-”

[Yoho] — “Really? From what I’ve seen so far… they all seem dumb…”

[Jujijoa] — “Yeah, even Maehwa is dumb.”

[Maehwa Tree] — “?”

Kyu Mi-ho didn’t seem willing to leave. Her excuse of serving a god was just a cover; she simply wanted to live with me.

While I pondered what to do, Reubangyi and the Defense Team approached.

[Kyu Mi-ho should live with us, Reubangyi. She has a painful past, and we should embrace her, Reubangyi.]

“Se-hoon, just think of it as adopting a stray dog.”

After some thought, I sighed and made a decision.

“…She’s already come this far. It’d be cruel to send her back now. Fine, let’s live together.”

“Kyu!!!”

[Handsome Licker] — “She’s so excited. *lick*.”

[Maehwa Tree] — “Se-hoon’s actually quite soft-hearted.”

[Qkrnfl892] — “Probably because he knows about Kyu Mi-ho’s past.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “Poor fox.”

[Min Ji] — “Annoying. Should I just ask to live with him too? -_-”

[Yoho] — “Me too. -_-”

[Jujijoa] — “You’d get kicked out immediately.”

I decided to let Kyu Mi-ho stay. Reubangyi seemed to want her around too. Plus, Kyu Mi-ho had a painful past of being falsely accused and exiled from her village. I couldn’t just heartlessly send her away.

Originally, I didn’t feel much sympathy, but seeing her abandon her world and follow me without hesitation made me feel a bit of compassion. It proved she had no attachments left there.

“I have a home now! Kyu!!!”

[Congratulations, Reubangyi.]

[Handsome Licker] — “From a wandering fox to a homebody fox. *lick*.”

[Qkrnfl892] — “But didn’t she say she hated living with others?”

[Big Girl] — “It’s Se-hoon, not just anyone.”

[Jujijoa] — “Big Girl, are you okay? You seem a bit off.”

[Big Girl] — “?”

“Kyu, kyu~ I’m a fox serving a god~”

[Reubangyi, Reubangyi~ I’m the terrifying Stone Queen~]

Kyu Mi-ho jumped around, expressing her joy with a beautiful melody. It was a heartwarming sight.

***

“Se-hoon, we’re heading out now.”

“Nice seeing you again. We’ll be going now.”

A new portal opened. The Defense Team and the Portal Wizard had a circus performance to attend.

“Oh, and Kyu Mi-ho, try not to transform into a human. Consider this a warning.”

“Kyu! I won’t transform; it’s uncomfortable!”

The Defense Team left the warning and went through the portal with the wizard.

[Qkrnfl892] — “How do they even communicate with the Defense Team?”

[Jujijoa] — “Kyu Mi-ho has mastered our language. Reubangyi taught her.”

[Big Girl] — “She must be a fast learner.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “What? I thought she was a dumb fox. Turns out she’s smart? -_- Betrayed.”

[Min Ji] — “What? Did you feel a connection? ㄷㄷ”

Later, I brought Reubangyi and Kyu Mi-ho into the living room through the veranda.

“I’m back.”

As soon as I said that.

[Wow, wow!!!]

[Wow!!!]

The Maid and Min Neong burst into tears and flew towards Reubangyi. Reubangyi scratched her cheek shyly and greeted them.

[I’m back, Reubangyi.]

[I missed you, Reubangyi!!!]

[I missed you too!]

“Guys… Am I invisible?”

[I missed Gyesekkihoon too!!!]

[I dreamed of Gyesekkihoon every night!]

“Bowing to me isn’t necessary… But Min Neong, why do you call me Gyesekkihoon? Stop learning weird things from the Maid.”

[Wow!!!]

As this emotional reunion continued, Kyu Mi-ho, who had been hiding behind my leg, peeked out and greeted the other yokai.

“Nice to meet you. Kyu.”

[Wow…!]

The Maid, seeing a new yokai in the house, took on a hostile stance. As expected, she approached Kyu Mi-ho to assert dominance.

[I am the head maid of this house! The right hand of Gyesekkihoon! The Great Queen Level Yokai, the Maid! And as my name suggests, Gyesekkihoon and I are related by blood!]

[Qkrnfl892] — “Related by blood? LOL.”

[Yoho] — “She lies so casually.”

[Min Ji] — “Kyu Mi-ho, overthrow the Maid and take over.”

[Handsome Licker] — “LOL, a coup. *lick*.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “A wandering fox starting a rebellion?”

[Drifting AI] — “I must say, it’s time for a revolution.”

As the Maid boasted, Kyu Mi-ho cautiously stepped forward and tilted her head.

“Kyu? A Great Queen Level Yokai?”

[That’s right! Bow your head to the ground! Then I’ll accept you as part of our Warkyarupa family!]

Kyu Mi-ho blinked without answering. Enraged, the Maid took a step closer and shouted.

[Wabakkyabak! Are you defying me?!]

“Kyu…”

Kyu Mi-ho extended her paw with a meaningful expression.

“Let me tell you something. If I use this paw… I could destroy the world in an instant. There’s an uncontrollable, immense power within it, Kyu…!”

[Wow, wow?!]

Hearing this, the Maid stepped back in fear.

[Qkrnfl892] — “Why are you scared, idiot?”

[Maehwa Tree] — “Is she scared because she thinks she damaged the seal last time?”

[Yoho] — “Probably. She’s such a hopeless fox.”

[Min Ji] — “Why is the Maid scared? She must’ve seen the broadcast.”

[Big Girl] — “She’s a yokai.”

[Handsome Licker] — “Guess she forgot. *lick*.”

[Se-hoon Defense Team] — “Uncontrollable, immense power. LOL.”

[Jujijoa] — “Stop the act.”

Kyu Mi-ho retracted her paw and smiled.

“But I won’t use this power! Anyone who follows Se-hoon is a friend! I’m a good fox who doesn’t fight with friends… I’ll humble myself for you! Kyu!”

Kyu Mi-ho prostrated herself on the ground. Thankfully, no trouble arose.

“And I’ll join the Wakyurukyurupa family too, Kyu!”

[Warkyarupa! Good, I’ll accept you!]

[Wow!!!]

[Idiots, Reubangyi.]

Watching this scene made me feel like I was getting dumber.

I sighed and turned away from the yokai, heading to the kitchen where Guburi was busy cooking.

“Guburi, I’m back.”

“Wow, wassup…”

[Min Ji] — “Sounds like he bit his tongue.”

[Handsome Licker] — “Wassup? LOL. *lick*!”

Balloon Gum was also at our house, diligently helping Guburi with the cooking.

“Se-hoon, hi!”

“Yeah, long time no see.”

After exchanging greetings with Balloon Gum, I approached Guburi for a quick chat. I wanted to test if his communication skills had improved in my absence.

Unfortunately, there was no improvement. It seemed he needed more intensive training.

‘Well, I’ll think about the training later… First, I’ll go wash up. It’s been a while.’

By the way, dinner would be ready by evening. Considering we ate a lot at the festival, Guburi prepared time-consuming dishes to match dinner time. He had some sense after all.

“Then I’ll go wash up. Good job, everyone.”

“Okay! Come back soon!”

“Uh, okay…”

[Qkrnfl892] — “Guburi, talk like you do in chat, you idiot. It’s frustrating.”

[Min Ji] — “Right. Should I just kill him?”

[Handsome Licker] — “He’s cute, why are you like that? LOL. *lick*.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “Lesbian. LOL.”

As I left the living room for the bath, Reubangyi followed me, seemingly planning to bathe together.

“Reubangyi, where are you following me?”

[Reubangyi?]

“You’re a girl now. From now on, we’ll bathe separately.”

[Reubangyi…]

[Maehwa Tree] — “That crazy girl.”

[Se-hoon Defense Team] — “LOL, Reubangyi is hilarious.”

[Jujijoa] — “Defense Team, aren’t you supposed to be at the performance? You’re still watching the broadcast.”

Leaving the disappointed Reubangyi behind, I headed to the bath alone.

***

After showering, I did some exercise, showered again, and headed to the kitchen.

[Qkrnfl892] — “Why did you shower before exercising?”

[Se-hoon Defense Team] — “Seriously, showering twice is such a hassle.”

[Min Ji] — “Se-hoon is just incomprehensible.”

[Big Girl] — “It’s Se-hoon, after all.”

At the table in the kitchen, the yokai living in our house were seated, waiting for me.

“Oh? Se-hoon’s here!”

[Wow!!! Dinner’s ready, why are you so late?]

[Reubangyi! Hurry up, Reubangyi!!!]

Balloon Gum, Min Neong, and Reubangyi shouted when they saw me.

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “Reubangyi’s mad because you didn’t bathe with her.”

[Semen Thief] — “She’s sulking. LOL.”

Across from them sat Kyu Mi-ho and the Maid.

“You’re here? Come sit down! Kyuburi? He made some delicious-looking food! Kyu!”

[Gyesekkihoon! Sit next to me!]

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “Our fox’s wish to eat with Se-hoon came true. LOL.”

[Semen Thief] — “Was eating with Se-hoon oppa her wish?”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “Yeah, she used to pester him to join her before.”

[Jujijoa] — “But you already ate together at the festival.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “True.”

[Min Ji] — “3-second memory. Dumb idiot. Guburi would’ve chatted like this.”

The table was already filled with food.

‘But where’s Guburi…’

As I looked around for Guburi, I spotted him carrying a plate with a small portion of food, trying to sneak out of the kitchen. It seemed he felt burdened eating with everyone and wanted to eat alone in his room.

I quickly called him back.

“Hey! Where are you going? Sit here and eat with us.”

“Uh, okay…”

“Come sit and eat. Why are you trying to eat alone like a beggar?”

“It’s, it’s fine…”

“Stop hesitating. If you don’t want to die, sit down now.”

“Okay…”

[Yoho] — “He’s really hopeless.”

[Min Ji] — “Right. Why does he want to eat alone? -_-”

Dragging his slippers, Guburi timidly sat next to me. This was unexpected. I thought he’d sit far away since he’s shy.

Anyway, now everyone was seated for dinner.

[Handsome Licker] — “LOL, Guburi secretly wanted to eat together. *lick*.”

[Jujijoa] — “Right next to him? Guburi’s got guts.”

[Reverse Rape Mania] — “That lewd girl!”

[Qkrnfl892] — “What did she do to be called lewd? LOL.”

I glanced around the table.

The Maid.

Balloon Gum… She’s a guest, so excluded.

Gyeongsaeng Guburi.

Min Neong.

Reubangyi.

Kyu Mi-ho.

Looking at the new faces, I smiled and picked up my utensils.

“Alright… Let’s eat, everyone.”

“Let’s, let’s eat…!”

[Qkrnfl892] — “Guburi’s pronunciation is killing me. LOL.”

[Handsome Licker] — “Is he a foreigner? *lick*.”

As I said to start eating, Guburi gave a meal greeting, followed by Balloon Gum and the other yokai.

“Let’s eat!”

[Warkyarupa! Let’s eat!]

[Wow!!! Let’s eat!]

[The precious feast Guburi prepared… I’ll enjoy every bit, Reubangyi.]

“Wakyururupa! Let’s eat! Thank you! Kyu!”

And so, with the new members, a lively dinner began.

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