Chapter 234

Suddenly, without even realizing it, I flinched and turned my head toward the direction of the voice.

“… Kang I-seo?”

“What are you two doing? Seriously…”

‘Damn it…’

I don’t know why she came back after going to the dorm, but the situation was already out of hand.

Kang I-seo’s eyes were wide open, staring at us like time had stopped.

‘Sigh, for now…’

“Kang I-seo, this is…”

Just as I was about to explain the situation to her, Wi Ho-yeon spoke up first.

“…It’s just some skin contact.”

‘What the…’

Somehow, Wi Ho-yeon had straightened her clothes and was looking directly at Kang I-seo as she spoke.

“W-what?”

It seemed like the situation was so awkward that even Kang I-seo, who’s usually composed, was reacting differently.

“What… what did I just see? Why are you… with her…”

“Kang I-seo. What you saw is exactly what it is.”

“What?”

“You already have an idea, don’t you?”

“…Hah.”

Kang I-seo seemed stunned by Wi Ho-yeon’s attitude.

It looked like she was quite flustered by Wi Ho-yeon’s tone and demeanor, which she had never seen before.

“So, you and her… are in that kind of relationship?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

At Wi Ho-yeon’s answer, Kang I-seo made a face and then turned to me.

“…Hey, Lee Yun-seong.”

“…What.”

“What do you mean ‘what’? You… what’s your relationship with Wi Ho-yeon? What did I just see…”

“…..”

“Why were you two so close like that… you…”

“…Kang I-seo, what you’re thinking is right.”

At my answer, Kang I-seo froze with a dumbfounded expression.

‘Tsk. For her to react like this…’

It seems my guess was right.

If Kang I-seo didn’t have feelings for me, she wouldn’t have reacted like that.

‘I’m going to lose it.’

“Ha… then what about Yoo Ju?”

“…..”

“Weren’t you dating Yoo Ju? Does… Yoo Ju know about this?”

It seemed like I could guess what Kang I-seo was thinking.

“Yes. The Clan Master knows as well.”

At Wi Ho-yeon’s answer, Kang I-seo’s gaze turned toward her.

“…She knows?”

“Yes. After all, I was the one who had a relationship with Lee Yun-seong first.”

“W-what? A relationship? Since when… huh?!”

Kang I-seo seemed to recall something as she processed Wi Ho-yeon’s words.

“Then, back then… when you said you had a guy… that was…”

It seemed she remembered the time when Wi Ho-yeon had mentioned having a guy.

“N-no way…”

She looked like she couldn’t believe it.

Of course, she wouldn’t have thought that the person Wi Ho-yeon was blushing and hiding back then was me.

“What is this? Yoo Ju and Wi Ho-yeon… both of them?”

“Kang I-seo. I understand your confusion, but you shouldn’t think of it in Earth’s terms.”

“…What do you mean?”

“This continent isn’t monogamous like Earth. So, even if Lee Yun-seong holds both me and the Clan Master, it’s not wrong.”

“That’s…”

“It’s natural here for capable nobles or players to have multiple partners.”

“…..”

Kang I-seo looked speechless at Wi Ho-yeon’s words.

It was a difference in perspective due to their time here.

Kang I-seo, who had only been on this continent for two years, and Wi Ho-yeon, who had lived here for a long time, couldn’t see eye to eye.

“That’s… ha…”

Kang I-seo looked at me with a complicated expression.

“…Lee Yun-seong, since when have you two been like this?”

“…Right after the Swamp of Oblivion was cleared.”

“…I see.”

She lowered her head with a complicated expression.

“Ha, I see. Damn it… so that’s how it was.”

She cursed under her breath, seemingly mocking herself, and I couldn’t help but speak up.

“…Kang I-seo.”

“Ahaha, I didn’t even know…”

Wi Ho-yeon was looking at Kang I-seo with a strange expression.

“Kang I-seo, by any chance…”

“…I don’t want to hear it.”

Cutting off Wi Ho-yeon, Kang I-seo raised her head after a moment.

Outwardly, she seemed to have returned to her usual self.

“…Yeah. Well! I was just so surprised because I didn’t expect it.”

‘Tsk…’

“This guy, he’s got some skills. When did you manage to charm two of them?”

She spoke to me like she usually did when joking around, but I wasn’t feeling great.

No, to be exact, I couldn’t feel cheerful.

‘…Sigh, at least don’t show it.’

She was acting like usual, but she’s not the type to hide her emotions well.

Of course, I could feel the awkwardness in her actions.

“Hey, Kang I-seo. You…”

“Huh? Ah, don’t worry. I won’t go around blabbing about it.”

“That’s not it…”

“Hey, hey, and take it easy at night. You’ll ruin your bones. Damn, no wonder you look so worn out. How much have you two been at it?”

‘Sigh, this girl…’

“Wi Ho-yeon, Wi Ho-yeon, you should go easy on him at night. Or is it the other way around? Whatever…”

Actually, the reason I look so worn out is because of Yoon Yeon, but Kang I-seo, who doesn’t know that, is assuming it’s because of Wi Ho-yeon.

“Ahaha… I’ll get out of your way. I was being clueless, getting in between you two. Sorry, sorry!”

Before I could say anything, Kang I-seo hurriedly left.

‘Sigh…’

I couldn’t help but feel a bit resentful toward Wi Ho-yeon. After all, because of her, this kind of situation has happened twice at the training facility.

I glanced at Wi Ho-yeon with a slightly annoyed look, and she bowed her head apologetically.

“…I’m sorry, Lee Yun-seong.”

“Phew…”

“It’s my fault…”

“Ho-yeon.”

“…I’m ashamed.”

I stopped myself from blaming her.

Thinking about it, it’s not entirely her fault. I could’ve pushed her away sooner, knowing someone else might come in.





There were mistakes, after all.

‘Why am I feeling so worried?’

It was inevitable to worry that things might get awkward with Kang I-seo because of this incident.

Honestly, Kang I-seo is the only close female friend I have, and I enjoy clearing my head and talking with her. So, it would be a bit troublesome if things got awkward.

Frankly, I want to maintain the relationship we’ve had so far.

‘Sigh, and I have to see her face in a few days for the lecture.’

As I sighed inwardly, I heard someone approaching.

‘What? Again?’

I thought it was Kang I-seo coming back, but the voice was different.

“Here you are.”

“Ah, Yeon noona.”

Yoon Yeon had come looking for me here. Judging by her words…

‘She was looking for me.’

“You always seem to rest here, so I came to find you. I guessed right.”

Yoon Yeon glanced at my face and teased me.

While speaking, she sneakily glanced at Wi Ho-yeon.

“Huhu… Your face looks completely split in half? I feel sorry, what should I do?”

‘Why is she like this?’

I was flustered by her bringing up something that didn’t need to be mentioned here.

It was obvious that Yoon Yeon was deliberately saying these things.

When Wi Ho-yeon didn’t react, Yoon Yeon smirked and spoke.

“Hmm… The reaction is lukewarm. I guess she already knows?”

“…How could she not?”

“Kick, well, it’s impossible not to know.”

I had no choice but to stay silent amidst the strange tension between the two women.

‘Damn… Why are you two like this?’

If it were Seo Yoo-ju or Ha Yu-ri, maybe, but these two, who are usually much more rational, acting like this is driving me crazy.

Yoon Yeon suddenly hugged me and spoke as if deliberately for Wi Ho-yeon to hear.

“Darling, you look so tired. Last night was too intense, right?”

At Yoon Yeon’s words, Wi Ho-yeon’s eyebrows twitched.

“…Clan Master of Myth.”

When Wi Ho-yeon reacted, Yoon Yeon finally stopped her teasing.

“Ahaha, sorry. Was the joke too much? I couldn’t help but act childish since there was no reaction. Huhu…”

Since Wi Ho-yeon didn’t seem to be in a good mood, I hurriedly spoke.

“Yeon noona, enough with the jokes… Why did you come?”

“A bit disappointed. Do I need a reason to come see you?”

“…That’s not it.”

“Hmm, anyway, I just wanted to see your face. And this.”

Yoon Yeon handed me an envelope.

“…What is this?”

“Good things for a man, so just take it.”

Opening the envelope, I saw it was full of foods that seemed good for health and stamina.

‘What is this? Eel? Why is this even here?’

“Where did you get these? How did you get this at the training facility?”

“Huhu, where else? I asked a subordinate to buy it for me.”

“…Thanks. I’ll eat it well.”

Still, I was grateful for the thought.

“Right, eat up and get some energy. Honestly, seeing your face makes me feel a bit sorry. Maybe I provoked you too much.”

“Ah, that…”

I couldn’t help but glance at Wi Ho-yeon.

“Anyway, I came to deliver this. I should go rest now.”

After speaking, Yoon Yeon coolly waved and left.

After Yoon Yeon left, Wi Ho-yeon slowly spoke.

“…It seems Clan Master of Myth thinks a lot about Lee Yun-seong.”

“Haha… Yeah, I guess.”

I couldn’t just laugh it off.

Wi Ho-yeon was staring at what Yoon Yeon had given me.

“…Ho-yeon?”

“…I think I’ve been too careless until now. I should have paid more attention to you, Lee Yun-seong…”

‘What is she talking about?’

She’s always been good to me.

Honestly, it’s more like I haven’t done much for her.

“What are you talking about? You’ve always been considerate of me. Even now, it’s enough…”

“No, I’ve been too thoughtless until now.”

“No need to think like that…”

“From now on, I should spend time not just on training but on other aspects as well.”

“…Other aspects?”

“Hmm… I think I’ll learn to cook.”

“Huh?”

Suddenly talking about learning to cook left me puzzled.

“I want to cook for you, Lee Yun-seong. A woman who can cook well is more loved by men.”

‘Not entirely wrong…’

Whether man or woman, someone who can cook well has a huge advantage.

“Uh, Ho-yeon. You don’t need to go that far. Training alone must be tiring, and cooking…”

Honestly, I’m not sure how the conversation turned this way.

“It’s okay. I just want to do as much as I can for you, Lee Yun-seong, as much as my feelings for you.”

‘…Is it jealousy?’

From my perspective, it seems Wi Ho-yeon felt a bit jealous after seeing Yoon Yeon.

I’m not sure about her exact feelings, but it seems Wi Ho-yeon felt some sense of urgency.

I couldn’t help but feel resentment towards Yoon Yeon for provoking Wi Ho-yeon like this.