Chapter 147

EP.147 Taming #2

“Hello, Dr. Jennifer Cash. My name is Silvia Reeves.”

“Hello! Dr. Jennifer Cash! I’m Adeline! Just call me Adel!”

While Silvia bowed her head with a nervous expression, Adeline remained as lively as ever.

The doctor smiled brightly at the two who greeted her in unison.

“I’m Jennifer Cash.”

After shaking hands with both of them, the doctor showed great interest in the translator device Silvia politely handed over.

A device made with technology unseen on Earth.

It was only natural for the doctor to be intrigued.

“Jihyuk, how do you operate this?”

The doctor examined the translator device, asking how to operate it.

“Just rub the sides a few times left and right.”

“Like this?”

*Whirrr—!*

“Yes, it’s working now.”

“This is really fascinating… What kind of technology is this made with? Can I take it apart?”

“Hmm. Maybe you should ask Silvia about that…”

While we were chatting, Silvia, who had turned on the translator, chimed in.

“I’m sorry, but this is an essential item for us until we learn the language… You can’t take it apart.”

“Ah, my apologies. I was just so intrigued by this machine I’ve never seen before…”

“No, it’s an honor to meet you.”

Silvia bowed her head again. Unlike how she treats me, her manners are quite proper.

It doesn’t seem fake… Does she have a habit of bowing to people in authority?

Or does she instinctively recognize who deserves respect?

Whatever it is, it’s good for me. The more Silvia trusts the doctor, the easier it will be for me to handle her.

I approached Adel, who was happily looking at the spaghetti I brought from the dining table, and told her to join the conversation.

Then I stepped back a little and listened carefully to the three of them.

To be honest, there wasn’t much of importance in their conversation.

Most of the topics were about how the laboratory operates, how the search for Tairat’s hiding place is progressing, and how demons are detected on Earth.

The topic of Aiter also came up, and the doctor’s eyes sparkled when Silvia showed her the Aiter container.

“This is…”

“Yes, it’s a container made on our planet.”

“Your technological prowess is truly impressive. I’d love to take it back and study it.”

The doctor’s praise, now speaking more casually.

Silvia’s nose lifted slightly.

She must be feeling good since her home planet is being praised.

“If you create the device for us, I’ll gladly give it to you.”

“I’ll try to make it as quickly as possible. With Jihyuk here, we can probably finish it soon.”

At those words, Adel, who had been fidgeting like a restless child, perked up.

“Is Jihyuk as smart as you, Doctor?”

“He’s smarter than me.”

“Wow! Really?”

“Really. Honestly, without Jihyuk, the lab might not have functioned. It’s thanks to him that we were able to set up our infrastructure across Earth.”

Getting praised like this in front of them is embarrassing… or not.

It’s good if their favor towards me grows.

The conversation lasted for three hours before it ended.

The doctor explained everything Silvia was curious about, to the extent she could, and thanks to that, I was able to shed most of the suspicion.

The doctor comforted Silvia and Adel, who were reluctant to see her go, and after saying goodbye, she returned the translator and left the house.

I was about to follow the doctor out, but Silvia stopped me, so I paused.

“Today was really informative. Thank you.”

“Not at all. As the doctor said, we’ve started working on the device, so I’ll bring good news soon. Until then, bear with the itchiness.”

“Okay. I feel reassured since the doctor is such a good person. And… it was unexpected. I thought you, being a civilian, would just join the lab and help out…”

Her relaxed expression told me my evaluation had risen.

Thank goodness. It could have been a situation where suspicion grew, but since Silvia seems to trust the doctor a lot, I also benefited.

The goal of shedding suspicion has been achieved. This is a good result considering how cautious Silvia is.

“As I’ve said many times, let’s do well from now on.”

“Yeah, let’s do well. Send my regards to the doctor. I’m looking forward to the day I meet Lee Sehwa and Yuria Elenard.”

“Of course. Then, rest well.”

As I turned to open the front door, Adel suddenly ran over and blocked my way, making me chuckle.

“What? Do you have something else to say?”

“No! I just wanted to say thank you! Thank you!”

Adel bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle.

I barely resisted the urge to pat her head, finished my goodbyes, and went outside.

As I started the car, the doctor, who had been looking out the window from the passenger seat, casually asked.

“What did you talk about after I left?”

“Nothing much. Just some compliments about you.”

“What kind of compliments?”

“Just compliments, why do you need to dig so deep?”

“I’m curious… You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.”

“It’s nothing worth being curious about. Silvia said you’re a good person, and I agreed. Are we done now?”

“Yeah… we’re done.”

I laughed at the doctor internally.

If she gets curious about such trivial things, it’s clear she’ll soon become seriously obsessed.

Switching to autonomous driving mode, I reclined the seat and looked at the doctor.

“How are the two of them? Do they seem okay?”

The doctor reclined her seat like me and shrugged.

“I already liked them when I heard about them from you, but seeing them in person made me like them even more. They’re good kids.”

Of course, they’re good kids.

They’re also oblivious kids who don’t notice me slowly gnawing away at Earth.

“Right? Silvia is always calm, and Adel is lively… I feel like they’ll make a good team. Their looks also match well, don’t they? Cool Silvia, cute and warm Adel…”

At that, the doctor shifted uncomfortably.

She didn’t answer, just nodded a couple of times.

If it were before, she would have scolded me for making childish jokes like a husband, but now…

It’s proof that she’s unconsciously jealous.

For now, it’s just a slight discomfort, but if I keep bringing it up as our relationship deepens… eventually, she’ll develop animosity towards them.

By then, I’ll have manipulated their image as I see fit.

The groundwork for creating a device to seal Aiter is also going well.

I unbuckled my seatbelt and moved to the doctor’s lap.

“Hey…! You’re being dangerous…”

She scolded me in surprise.

I buried my face in her ample chest and let out a lazy sigh.

“Haah… This feels good. I’ll stay like this until we reach Seoul.”

“You…”

The doctor hesitated for a while, then finally started slowly and gently stroking my head.

The soft chest pillow and the gentle touch of her fingers made me drowsy.

Let’s sleep for a bit.

**

“Jihyuk… we’re here. Wake up.”

“Ugh…”

I groaned and opened my eyes with difficulty.

Inside the dark car. Outside, rain was already falling, pattering against the windows.

It’s not a downpour… which is even better.

Rainy days have a unique earthy smell and overcast clouds that create a gloomy, humid atmosphere.

People with sensitive emotions would be swept up in this mood, and the doctor was no exception.

Now that our relationship has progressed, leaving her alone would make her feel intensely lonely.

If she were left alone at home, she’d probably cry thinking about her husband and me.

No, she probably wouldn’t even want to be alone in the first place.

Then I should just go to her house and solve everything there.

“Where are we?”

“Near the lab. A place you often park when you bring the car. Get up quickly.”

The doctor tapped my back gently as if soothing a child.

I nodded and made a groaning sound as I returned to the driver’s seat.

“How long have we been here?”

“30 minutes.”

“You should’ve woken me up.”

“You were sleeping so soundly… Do you have an umbrella in the car?”

“I do… but should we just go back today?”

“Why…? Are you too tired?”

Her trembling voice. She’s definitely feeling uneasy.

“No. I originally planned to lay out a mat by the Han River and drink before it got cold, but it’s raining.”

“We can drink at a bar.”

“It’ll be too noisy. I don’t like that.”

“Let’s go to a place with a private room.”

“Can’t we just go to your house?”

“My, my house…?”

Even in the dark car, I could see the doctor’s eyes widen.

Is it awkward for me to enter her personal space?

No. The doctor knows well that if I go to her house, something intimate will happen.

Her reaction is more about feeling guilty about having sex in a space where remnants of her husband, like photos, exist.

It’s not so much awkward as it is feeling guilty.

“Why? Is it not okay?”

“Well… there’s not much to snack on…”

The doctor is already bursting with loneliness.

She was satisfied with our intimacy, and even sweet conversations make her ecstatic.

Plus, it’s raining now. To the emotionally charged doctor, who’s falling for me, refusal is out of the question.

“We can buy some. I saw a convenience store near your house last time. If it’s too much trouble, we can just go back today.”

“N-no! Let’s go to my house… It should be fine.”

The doctor hastily agreed.

She must be afraid I’ll leave her.

“You don’t have to force yourself. We can just go back tomorrow…”

“It’s not forcing. It’s just that the house is a bit messy, and I’m embarrassed to show it… It’s fine.”

“Really? Then let’s go. It’s XA Housing, right?”

“Yeah…”

The doctor’s house was close to the lab.

Thanks to that, we arrived shortly after driving.

As I was about to grab an umbrella and get out of the car, the doctor spoke urgently.

“Jihyuk! Wait a second…”

“What is it?”

“I’ll go in first and tidy up, so can you buy some drinks and snacks at the convenience store?”

“Are you that embarrassed? Is it that bad to show me?”

“…..”

The doctor fidgeted with her fingers without saying a word.

I handed her the umbrella as my answer.

Then she shook her head as if to say it was okay.

“I’m fine. I can run, so you take it…”

“I’m fine too. You take it. I’ll be back.”

I smiled at the doctor and ran straight to the convenience store.

There, I took my time picking out drinks and snacks and finished the purchase.

As I stepped out with a large bag, the doctor was waiting for me in front of the store.

I clung to her and almost snatched the umbrella, then asked, holding it slightly higher.

“Are you done cleaning already?”

“Already…? You were here for about 15 minutes.”

“Was I? I didn’t notice the time passing while carefully choosing. I’m excited.”

“About what?”

“I’m curious about what your house is like.”

“It’s just… ordinary.”

That’s not what I’m curious about.

I’m curious about how the house “changed” while I was at the convenience store.

Arriving at the doctor’s house, I sniffed the faint scent of air freshener.

A clean lavender scent. It naturally calms the mind.

“Smells nice. Is it lavender?”

“Yes. It’s my favorite scent. Can you set up the snacks on the dining table? I’ll go to the bathroom…”

“Can’t we watch TV while drinking?”

“That’s fine too. Then put them on the sofa table.”

“Okay.”

The doctor gave an awkward smile and went into the living room bathroom.

I heard the sound of running water. She must have turned on the shower.

She probably doesn’t want me to hear the sound of her peeing.

I chuckled and noticed the bedroom door slightly ajar. I quietly pushed it open.

The door opened silently. I turned on the bedroom light and looked around, my eyes lighting up when I saw the clean nightstand.

When I saw the bedroom through the tracking demon, there was a wedding photo of Edward on the nightstand.

But now it’s gone. She must have hidden it.

She probably thought I wouldn’t want to see it… but mostly, it’s her guilt towards her husband.

If the photo were there, she might feel like her husband is watching.

The minds of widows who think they’re committing adultery are all the same.

I smirked and turned off the light when the shower stopped, then sat on the sofa.

Shortly after, the doctor came out of the bathroom and tilted her head.

“Huh? Why are you just sitting there?”

“I was distracted by looking around the house… It’s spacious but cozy. I like it.”

“Really…? I’m glad you think so. Shall we drink now?”

“Yes, let’s.”

I rustled through the bag and took out the drinks and snacks, then tapped the space next to me on the sofa.

The doctor hesitated but eventually came over and sat next to me.

I placed my hand on her waist and smiled.

“Turn on the TV.”

“Ah, okay…”

The doctor’s breathing became rough just from my hand on her waist.

I think I’ll get a blowjob today.

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

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