Chapter 166

EP.166 I Want to Go to the Amusement Park

Ding-dong!

A doorbell rang without any noise, and shortly after, Silvia opened the door with a welcoming face.

“Long time no see? I thought you two were bored to death.”

Though her words were kind, there was a sharp edge to her tone.

I awkwardly laughed and replied, “A lot has happened. Have you been well?”

Silvia’s expression twitched.

Seeing my slightly doubtful expression, she seemed to guess something serious had happened.

Her tone softened considerably.

“What on earth happened? You look like you’ve lost some weight.”

“Haah… It’s a long story. Can we talk inside?”

“Sure.”

Entering the house, I placed the bags I was carrying on the dining table.

Silvia chuckled without even checking the contents.

“Spaghetti again?”

“Yes.”

“Adel’s tastes have changed. She won’t even touch spaghetti now.”

“Ah… Really? You should’ve told me when I called earlier…”

“I should have. Sorry.”

“It’s fine. By the way, your Korean has improved a lot. We can talk without a translator now.”

Silvia shook her head.

“I think everyday conversations won’t be a problem.”

“What about Adel? Where is she?”

“She’s in her room. She’s completely absorbed in her mobile game.”

I let out a weak smile.

I knew Adel was playing games.

In fact, I knew both Adel and Silvia were playing.

But pretending not to play… My phone had hundreds of payment notifications.

550,000 won packages, 330,000 won packages, 110,000 won packages… They bought everything available daily and weekly.

They’ve adapted a bit too well, haven’t they?

But even after spending millions, they don’t seem to feel guilty… Do they not understand the value of money?

Or do they know I have a lot of money and just spend recklessly?

Either way, it’s a relief for me. At least I don’t have to hear complaints about being away for so long.

Sitting at the table, I nodded lightly as Silvia poured me a glass of water.

“I’ll enjoy it.”

“So, are you going to tell me? What happened that you were out of touch for so long?”

After taking a sip of water, I exhaled and began the story.

I told it straight. There was a technology leak at the lab, high-ranking officials in the U.S. colluded with a criminal organization to analyze the technology and overthrow the government, and in the process, I was framed and sent to prison.

But I didn’t mention that I discovered it while traveling.

I just said I coincidentally gathered information and flew to the U.S.

If I said I went on a leisurely trip and found the information, their disappointment would be immense.

After hearing everything, Silvia sighed with a serious expression.

“So, it was you in the news?”

“I was in the news?”

“Yes. The news mentioned that the U.S. received significant help from the World Union’s intelligence, and there was someone who was wrongfully framed. It was just a passing mention, but I remembered.”

Normally, it would’ve been headline news, but it was just a passing mention?

The World Union must’ve been tight-lipped.

That’s what I wanted.

If my identity were revealed, my freedom of movement would be limited.

It’s better to work in the shadows.

“I see. Anyway, because of that, the device production was temporarily halted. I’m really sorry about that.”

“No. Rescuing you was the priority. Was it tough?”

“Dr. Cash had it tougher than me. But we’re both fine now. Production will resume soon.”

Silvia’s gaze softened a bit more.

She seemed pleased that I was thinking of others before myself.

She spoke.

“Honestly, Adel and I joked about something.”

“What was it?”

“That maybe we landed on the wrong planet.”

The two of them had immediately taken out my tracking demons upon crash-landing and fought A-rank demons.

Given what they’d been through, they must’ve expected more hardships, but with no demons appearing, it’s understandable they’d feel let down.

“That Tairat guy seems to have really gone into hiding, as you said. We just have to wait, and with enough Aiter energy, we can fight if demons appear, so there’s no need to rush.”

They’re starting to settle into peace. A very good sign.

Of course, if demons appear, they’ll go into extreme alert mode.

“That’s not possible. I want to finish it as soon as possible to ease the anxiety you two must be feeling.”

“We’re really fine.”

I responded to Silvia’s awkwardness with a warm smile.

After taking another sip of water, I asked, “You must’ve been bored. Have you gone out at all?”

“Just to the convenience store. And Adel wants to ask you for something… It’s fine if you refuse.”

“What is it?”

“Hear it from her. I’ll call her.”

“Ah, okay.”

Leaving me with a puzzled expression, Silvia got up and went to the bedroom.

And she didn’t return for a while.

They must be discussing something, but with my human body, I couldn’t focus my hearing, which was frustrating.

But I’ll wait. I’ll hear it soon enough.

After a considerable amount of time, just as I was starting to get bored.

Thud!

The bedroom door opened, and Adel, with her hair pinned up by the hair clip I gave her, walked stiffly toward me and bowed her head.

“Hello! Jihyuk!”

“Hello. Have you been well?”

“Yes! I’ve been doing great!”

I couldn’t help but smile like a proud dad, eager to hear what this little devil wanted to ask.

“You have a request?”

“Yes…! But… Silvia said you’ve been through a lot… So maybe next time…”

Adel fidgeted with her fingers.

Her disappointment was evident, so it seemed she really wanted something.

I smiled warmly, indicating it was okay.

“It’s fine. Go ahead.”

“Then… I’ll just say it… Absolutely! Absolutely don’t agree to it…”

As always, Adel is just adorable.

From her mannerisms to her way of speaking.

But she wields the most troublesome divine power.

The power of purification, combined with Aiter, would make her the strongest among Beast Slayers.

“I’ll listen and decide. Is that okay?”

“Ah, yes!”

Adel, nervously rolling her eyes, continued in a hushed voice.

“I… want to go to the amusement park…”

I had a feeling she’d say something like this.

Earth has so much to offer compared to just going back and forth between home and the convenience store.

Being stuck at home all the time must’ve been boring.

She must’ve seen something about amusement parks on TV and got interested.

“I-I’m sorry for saying something so childish… Maybe next time… When you’re not busy, could you take me?”

It is childish.

But that’s when I’m truly on the side of justice.

This is a great opportunity to fuel the doctor’s jealousy and build Adel’s affection for me.

I can’t miss this.

I glanced at Silvia, who was faintly smiling.

She shrugged.

She was leaving it up to me to decide.

I nodded and said, “How about we go now and just check it out?”

“Check it out? Are we going to eat something?”

Adel asked with innocent eyes.

I chuckled and shook my head.

“No. I meant let’s go to the amusement park now.”

“R-Really? Can we?”

“Yes. I’ll let the doctor know.”

Adel looked at Silvia with the expression of a child who’d just picked out a toy at the store.

A look asking for permission.

Silvia’s answer was, of course, approval.

“Have fun.”

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– Ah… So you’re going to the amusement park with Adel? Silvia’s not going?

“She said she’ll stay home. She doesn’t like crowded places.”

– Just the two of you?

“Yes.”

– I see… Have fun.

The doctor’s voice sounded a bit down.

It was clear she was a little upset that I was going to the amusement park with Adel, a place she hadn’t even been to with me.

I’ll have to gently soothe her jealousy later.

If her jealousy gets so bad that she hacks the amusement park’s surveillance cameras, that’d be perfect, but even if it doesn’t go that far, it’s fine.

After hanging up, I started the car.

Adel, sitting in the passenger seat, couldn’t hide her excitement.

I spoke to her in a soft tone.

“Put on your seatbelt.”

“Ah… Right. Sorry.”

Adel hurriedly pulled the belt and clipped it in.

Though not as much as the doctor, the belt digging into her ample chest created a somewhat suggestive atmosphere.

Adel didn’t seem to realize she was unintentionally making a sexual appeal.

A white plain T-shirt, slightly rolled-up denim hot pants, and flip-flops.

A simple outfit, but paired with her bright blonde hair pinned up, she looked incredibly pure.

How do I approach this innocent virgin? Her purification power makes it hard to act recklessly.

I feel like if I make a move, she’ll burn away all my dark energy.

As I stepped on the accelerator, I kept my eyes forward and asked Adel, “Adel, you’re a believer who serves a god, right?”

“Yes! I’ve been honored to be chosen as a proxy and saint! I’ve received the god’s power!”

“And you use that divine power to purify evil?”

“Yes!”

“That’s an amazing power.”

“Right!? Hehe…”

The god Adel serves seems to be the opposite of me… One thing’s for sure, it’s not omnipotent.

If it could see and influence everything, it would’ve descended directly instead of using proxies.

No need to overestimate and get scared.

But I shouldn’t underestimate it either.

I decided to change the subject.

I could dig deeper, but Adel would tell Silvia everything that happened today when we got back.

And Silvia is a very sharp woman.

If she finds out I’ve been extracting a lot of information from Adel, the trust I’ve built could crumble. I’ll hold back.

I just need to keep doing what I’m doing.

If I build enough favor, everything will come to light in due time.

“But why did you suddenly want to go to the amusement park?”

At that, Adel shyly placed her hands between her thighs and bowed her head deeply.

“Ah… Well… I saw it on a TV show, and it looked really fun… I really wanted to go…”

“Next time, you and Silvia should go together.”

“J-Just the two of us? Can we go out that far?”

“Of course. It’s not like it’s a prison… You’ve never been restricted from going out. But if it’s somewhere far, like not just the convenience store, you need to let me know. If something happens, I need to be able to rush over.”

“Yes!!”

She shouted so loudly my ears rang for a moment.

She must’ve been really excited.

“I’m so glad I met you, Jihyuk! Thank you!”

Glad? Let’s see if you still think that later.

After I’ve conquered the doctor, you’re next.

When your divine power turns to darkness, corrupting the other Beast Slayers will be much easier.

“Your Korean keeps improving. It’s great.”

“I’m studying hard! I want to get close to Sehwa and Yuria quickly when I meet them!”

“I’ll arrange a meeting soon.”

“Okay! But can we ride the roller coaster first? That’s what I really want to try!”

I smiled warmly at Adel, who was bouncing with excitement.

“Whatever you want.”

At the amusement park, I’ll make sure Adel has the best time possible.

Today, I’ve gained a little information about the god Adel serves… And great fortune seems to be following me.

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

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