Chapter 131

This was the first time I had come to the Divine Realm alone.

There was a time when I came with Karin after becoming a Magical Girl, and before that, I had come with the Mother-Body, but this was the first time I came here all by myself.

Eve took a light breath and knocked on the door of the highest floor of the God of the Divine Realm’s shrine.

“Come in.”

A relatively clear, high-toned voice greeted Eve.

The door opened by itself, and inside the office, adorned with dazzling decorations, Edell, who had been standing next to the sofa, welcomed Eve.

“Miracle Princess Eve. You’ve found your way well.”

“I don’t easily forget places I’ve been to once.”

“That’s good. It’s a skill worth envying, I suppose.”

“Usually, that’s the case. Especially for those who easily get lost.”

With a soft chuckle, Edell gestured to one side of the sofa.

Assuming it was an invitation to sit, Eve carefully walked over to the sofa and sat down. Soon after, a cup of cold green tea was silently placed in front of her.

“Do you like green tea?”

“I don’t dislike it.”

“Good. It’s one of the specialties of the Divine Realm. Take a sip. The taste is…”

Edell, who seemed to be pondering something, soon smiled brightly.

Unable to understand the intention, Eve stared at Edell for a moment before picking up the cup and taking a sip. Immediately, Eve understood why Edell had been silent.

“…Why does this taste like this?”

It was bitter.

Seriously bitter.

The bitterness was so intense that it made her mouth feel dry in an instant.

Is this really a specialty? The bitterness was so extreme it was hard to believe.

“Not great, right?”

Meanwhile, Edell was drinking a cappuccino.

After taking a sip and placing the cup down, Edell looked at Eve with a smile.

“They say that bitterness is the charm. I don’t get it, but apparently, people flock to the Divine Realm just to buy this green tea. I really don’t understand it.”

“Uh, sure.”

Whatever kind of addictive bitterness this is. Even considering diverse tastes, I just can’t understand it, Edell muttered as if someone might be listening.

“Well, I didn’t call you here to talk about such trivial matters.”

“I thought so.”

Finally, Eve straightened her posture.

And then, strangely reminded of the taste of the green tea, she picked up the cup and took another sip, frowning.

“Maybe it’s somewhat addictive?”

“Well, that’s…”

I can’t say no… Eve clicked her tongue and looked at Edell again.

“Anyway, good. I think it’s about time we had a talk.”

“About what?”

“Oh my, in a hurry? Let me finish.”

Edell waved her finger near her mouth, swaying it gently.

“Alright, go ahead.”

She’s strangely annoying.

Eve muttered to herself but kept her gaze on Edell.

“The Light Realm, it’s stabilized now, right?”

“Well, yes. The disappearance of the God was an unprecedented event. Even though I was imprisoned, the presence or absence of the God made a big difference. Now it’s somewhat stabilized…”

“That’s why.”

Edell clasped her hands and rested her chin on them.

“Miracle Princess Eve, I have a proposal for you.”

“What kind of proposal?”

Once again, Eve picked up the green tea cup and took a sip.

The intense bitterness struck her brain, and she frowned again.

“Probably, you won’t be able to refuse.”

“That’s for me to decide. I’ll hear it out.”

“Hearing it out, huh? Quite cheeky. Well, that’s good. You need that kind of attitude. Now, let’s get to the point.”

Edell smiled slyly.

“The proposal is—”

*

There wasn’t much to call luggage, but the moving estimate was for a 5-ton truck.

“Considering the distance, this much…”

I can’t understand why they’re talking about distance and adding more costs when it’s not that far from here to Incheon, really.

I glared at the moving company’s salesperson with dissatisfaction.

“Madam, actually, this amount of luggage is a bit too much even for a 5-ton truck. Look, there are six wardrobes alone.”

That’s exactly my point.

Two desks, fine, I can understand that.

But compared to my one wardrobe, Dusik has three, and Sohee has two, which I just can’t comprehend.

“Alright, alright. Just do it that way then. But, can’t you just give me a discount of 100,000 won?”

“Oh, madam…”

The salesperson looked at me with a genuinely troubled expression, then glanced at Kabe, who was sticking close behind me.

“With such a pretty daughter watching, it’s a bit hard for me to give such a big discount, madam…”

“Ugh.”

When they put it that way, I feel bad asking for more.

Well, it would be a disaster if the luggage got damaged because I tried to save on moving costs.

“Alright. Just take good care of it.”

“Of course, of course. We’ll make sure the service is top-notch, so don’t worry!”

“Alright.”

After carefully reading the contract and stamping it, it’s done.

I sent the deposit and took care of everything needed.

“I’m back!”

“Oh, you’re back?”

As soon as the salesperson left, Dusik also came into the house.

“Did you have a good day at school?”

“Yes, but who was that?”

“You must have run into them. The moving company people. We need to pack up.”

“Packing up?”

“Yes.”

The move is now just two weeks away.

The distance from Eve’s house to our new place isn’t exactly close, so to make the move smooth, we had no choice.

I thought about summoning minions to help, but we’d still have to carry the luggage there, and stuffing everything into the inventory would be a hassle.

Eve offered to help, but I didn’t want to rely on her for the move.

“Wow, we’re really moving…”

Dusik, who had changed out of his school uniform into casual clothes, leaned back on the sofa and sighed.

When we decided to move, he was the most excited, but now that the moving day is approaching, he seems a bit reluctant.

“Are you feeling sad?”

“Not exactly sad… Well, no, it’s not that I’m sad. It’s just that it feels like we’re moving again.”

Now I’m at a loss for words.

How many times have I moved since becoming the boss of the Mogmog Group?

From the underground to a hotel, from the hotel to an officetel, from the officetel to Eve’s house, and now to our own house.

Five moves in less than a year, so it’s like moving once a month.

“No, no. I’m not blaming you or anything like that.”

That’s strange.

I didn’t say anything, but Dusik is already waving his hands in denial.

“I didn’t say anything?”

“Ah, it’s written all over your face. You’re sorry for making us move so much.”

Really?

I’ve been told I have a poker face, but does this really show on my face?

That can’t be.

“Just kidding. I was just saying that.”

Heh, seeing Dusik laugh, I couldn’t help but laugh too.

That’s more like it.

“You’ve been smiling a lot lately.”

“When did I not smile?”

Just as I was thinking he was saying all sorts of things, Dusik tilted his head and spoke.

“Well, it’s not that. Before, even when you smiled, it didn’t seem like you were smiling because you were happy… Well, how should I put it? It felt like you were smiling reluctantly, but now it feels like you’re genuinely smiling because you’re happy.”

“What’s that?”

I don’t really get it.

“Anyway, it’s not a bad thing, right?”

“Of course not. Would I say something bad to you?”

“Of course not. Our Dusik wouldn’t say anything bad to me.”

Of course, right?

Dusik wouldn’t say anything bad to me.

“I’m back.”

“Oh, you’re back early?”

I was so busy talking to Dusik that I didn’t even hear the door open.

Even though it was early, Eve looked strangely tired.

“Eve, is something wrong?”

“Nothing’s wrong. Why do you ask?”

“Nothing’s wrong? It’s written all over your face that something’s up.”

“Really, nothing’s wrong. It’s just that today, the God…”

“The God what?”

She stopped mid-sentence.

Eve paused for a moment, then scratched her head.

“…I wanted to eat some good sushi.”

“Sushi? Let’s have kimchi stew instead.”

I bought pork belly during the day.

Tuna kimchi stew is fine too, but I prefer kimchi stew with lots of pork.

“We can eat out. Why bother making side dishes?”

“Hey, eat when it’s made. Once we move out, there won’t be anyone to make it for you.”

Oops.

As soon as I said it, Eve’s face froze, and I immediately realized I had made a mistake.

Eve had been saying how she’d have to eat alone again after we left, and that expression had been bothering me.

“Alright, I’ll eat while Yoon-Woo is here, then.”

“Oh, no. On second thought, it’s a bit of a hassle. Let’s eat out.”

Anyway, the meat can be frozen and eaten tomorrow.

I thought it was time to cheer Eve up.

Suddenly, sushi? Well, there are times when you crave something.

“Why the sudden change?”

“That’s just how it is. Let’s eat out. Dusik and Sohee are fine with it, right? Kabe can have rolled omelets.”

“Oh, great!”

Somehow, Dusik seems the most excited, but maybe it’s just my mood.

“Sushi… is that the thing made with fish, right?”

Sohee probably hasn’t had it before, but since sushi appears a lot on TV, she must know what it is.

“Mom, I like it too.”

Kabe eats everything without being picky.

“Bedel, you come too. Let’s go together.”

“Yes!”

The problem is, she’s a bit picky.

“Do we need to make a reservation?”

“No, it’s fine.”

“Alright, let’s go.”

It’s been a while since we ate out.

We usually order delivery or eat at home, so eating out feels special, and my mood has lifted.

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