Chapter 178

EP.178 The Demon’s Hand Reaches for the Saint

“You only think about using us, right? You just turned me into an Evil Valkyrie and then ignored me, only calling me when you need something. I knew it.”

Sehwa was pouring out her grievances.

I silently listened to her complaints.

Honestly, I had nothing to say. I had been too neglectful lately.

When Sehwa’s crimson lips pouted, I hugged her tightly.

“Let go.”

She tried to push me away, but there was no strength in her hands.

Soon, she slipped her arms under my armpits.

Even though she said that, she must have missed being held.

She bit my chest and said, “I really hate you…”

It had been a while since I last saw Sehwa act like this, so it felt refreshing.

Her more coquettish appearance was also cute.

I slightly raised the corner of my mouth and asked, “Are you serious?”

Sehwa lifted her face from my chest and made a sly expression.

“…You know it’s not true.”

“That’s a relief.”

“Promise me again. I’m your most important family, right?”

“Of course. That will never change.”

Sehwa’s expression brightened a lot.

“Then that’s enough… Don’t just stick to the Doctor, pay attention to us too.”

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll come find you soon. Did you get rid of all the evil energy?”

“Yeah. I took the medicine Marcella gave me.”

I nodded and gently brushed off the dust on Sehwa’s knitwear.

Sehwa, wearing a light purple sheer knit and white slim-fit slacks, looked truly beautiful.

As a demon, her sexy eyes suited a more mature outfit like this rather than a pure one.

I happily admired her fashion and smiled as I looked at the clock.

“It’s time. Shall we go?”

“I’ll go, but… Why am I the only one going? What about Yuria unnie?”

“Yuria transformed into a Beast Slayer. Even though she wasn’t an Evil Valkyrie, she borrowed Aiter’s power, so the evil energy might show. If that happens, it won’t end well, so we need to be careful.”

“Okay. But what should I talk about when I get there?”

“Do as you like. Think of it as a social gathering and try to get closer. It’s good to have more friends.”

Sehwa nodded obediently.

“I’ll do that.”

“Should I wait in the car after the introductions? Or should I go back first?”

“You can go back first. I promised to hang out with Yuria unnie.”

After saying that, Sehwa linked her arm with mine.

As I looked at her with a content smile, she suddenly grabbed my lower body, making me gasp.

She looked at me with a seductive gaze and said, “I told you, right? I’ll come find you soon. I’ll remember.”

“I know. Can you let go…?”

As I bent down, Sehwa smiled mischievously and slipped her hand into my pants.

She gently stroked my growing groin.

“Can’t you put it in now?”

“It’s time to go.”

“Then when will you put it in?”

“I said soon… So let go… You’re really in trouble.”

I glared at her with wide eyes, and she pouted and removed her hand.

Feeling a bit dizzy, I put my arm around Sehwa’s shoulder and headed towards the rented café.

**

“Hello! I’m Lee Sehwa.”

A bright face and a gentle tone.

Sehwa bowed her head in front of Silvia, showing a friendly attitude with her acting skills.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Silvia Reeves.”

Silvia greeted with an awkward smile.

Sehwa smiled and said, “I’ve heard a lot about you from Jihyuk. They say you’re really strong…”

“That’s too much praise.”

“Unnie, you can speak comfortably. I’m four years younger. I’ll make you some coffee. We rented this place, so there are no staff.”

As Sehwa approached warmly, Silvia, who had been a bit nervous, relaxed and smiled.

They soon started chatting and laughing.

From a distance, I watched the two, and when Adelle called me near the restroom, I tilted my head and approached.

“What’s wrong?”

“Jihyuk… I’m so nervous… My heart feels like it’s going to explode…”

I can see that. Your whole body is trembling.

I tried to reassure Adelle with a gentle tone.

“You’ve met many Earthlings before. Don’t be nervous. Sehwa is really kind, so she’ll accept whatever you do. Go quickly before Sehwa gets closer to Silvia.”

“It’s my first time meeting the Hero of the Sword. I can’t help but be nervous…”

“Hero of the Sword?”

“That’s the name I heard when I received the oracle. Sehwa, who uses a greatsword, is the Hero of the Sword.”

Ah… Really? I didn’t know she had such a title.

But what now? Sehwa uses a scythe now, not a sword.

Damn Rosario. If you’re jealous, don’t backstab.

“I see. Then… Will you stay here?”

“No… I have to go… Is there something like a calming medicine?”

Calming medicine? Where did you hear that?

I chuckled and thought for a moment.

Then I came up with a good idea, turned around, and rummaged through my pocket.

I secretly took out a mint-flavored candy I had been chewing earlier and handed it to Adelle.

“Here.”

Adelle looked at the candy on my palm with curiosity and asked, “What is this…?”

“It’s medicine I take when I can’t concentrate. It also helps relieve tension, so take it.”

“Really…?”

Adelle quickly grabbed the candy with her small hand.

Her eyes widened as she popped the candy into her mouth.

The cool sensation spreading in her mouth seemed fascinating.

I smiled softly and mimicked biting.

Seeing this, Adelle exclaimed, “Aha!” and chewed the candy carefully.

I watched her throat move and said, “It’s expensive medicine, so the effect will be immediate. How is it?”

“My mouth feels really cool…!”

“That’s a sign the medicine is working. Are you less tense now?”

At that, Adelle jumped in place and spun around.

Then she nodded with a bright face.

“Yes…! My heart’s trembling has stopped!”

The placebo effect really worked.

It’s good that I played a prank and scored points… But hasn’t she tried this kind of candy before?

Even though she likes snacks.

I chuckled inwardly and said, “Now go. Oh, and…”

I quickly unwrapped the candy box and handed it to Adelle.

“If you feel nervous while talking, put one in your mouth and chew it. Got it?”

“Wasn’t it expensive…?”

“It’s a special day, so I’m giving it to you. Keep it to yourself.”

“Wow…! Thank you so much, Jihyuk…!”

“Now go and greet them. Being proactive is important. Got it?”

“Yes! Proactively…!”

Adelle clenched her fists, took a few deep breaths, and walked briskly towards Sehwa and Silvia.

I watched Adelle with a content smile, and when she bowed energetically to Sehwa, I burst out laughing.

I left the café to give the three some space and called the Doctor.

After just one ring,

-Yes, Jihyuk.

The Doctor answered.

“You answered quickly, so I guess you’re not at the Yoga Academy?”

-I just arrived at the lab. I’m repairing the control button for the Device.

Since the day she found out about the tracker, she had followed my lead without questioning anything I did.

No, she even insisted on strengthening the control and actively stepped forward.

She even suggested attaching trackers to Sehwa and Yuria’s Devices.

The Doctor’s behavior was partly to impress me, but it was more due to the hostility she felt after seeing Yuria’s actions.

“Take it easy. Don’t overdo it.”

-Yeah. When are you coming?

“I’m on my way. Haven’t eaten yet, right?”

-Not yet.

“Let’s eat together. I’ll call before I arrive, so be ready to come out.”

-Okay.

**

[Jihyuk! You were really mean! Do you know how embarrassed I was!? ٩(๑`^´๑)۶]

[Why?]

[The medicine you gave me! It was just candy! Sehwa laughed so hard!]

[I told you to keep it to yourself, but you showed it?]

[Sehwa put her hand on my chest, so I thought she was nervous… I couldn’t help it… That’s not the point! You have to pay for playing a prank on me!]

I chuckled at Adelle’s cute angry text and quickly typed back.

[It wasn’t a prank. It worked, right? I heard your heart’s trembling stopped?]

[(งಠ _ಠ)ง]

[I’m sorry. By the way, you calling her Sehwa means you’ve gotten close, huh?]

[Yes! We even exchanged contacts. Sehwa said I can message her anytime! (˵ ᐛ ˵)]

She’s going to send a text bomb. I can imagine Sehwa whining about being annoyed.

I feel so sorry… I’ll have to do whatever she asks for a while.

[Congratulations.]

[It’s thanks to you, Jihyuk! Thank you for introducing me to a good colleague!]

[It was fate to meet someday, but it just happened sooner.]

[I’m still grateful. (๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑) By the way, do you remember what we talked about last time?]

She was referring to wanting to hear the doctrine.

[Yes. I remember.]

[I’m ready anytime. I’m waiting.]

I didn’t reply and glanced at the Doctor lying next to me.

After a long time riding me, she was still not tired but had fallen asleep.

In her current state, she would obediently fulfill any request.

But there was an inherent limitation.

Without injecting malice, she couldn’t do things like murder, which are measures of successful corruption.

Her intense jealousy towards Sehwa and Yuria was also a flaw. Of course, it was my intention, but the Doctor’s jealousy was stronger than I imagined.

Even if I could somehow manage that, as the saying goes, you can’t change a person’s nature, and changing the Doctor’s nature without injecting malice would take a very long time.

Still, the foundation was laid, and progress was made, but it was a bit frustrating.

After pondering, I made a decision.

To lay the groundwork for Adelle’s strategy.

If I could find a way to seal or remove her divine power, it would be much easier to separate the Doctor… Let’s start.

After finishing my thoughts, I replied to Adelle.

[Is tomorrow okay?]

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

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