Chapter 27

EP.27 Secret Mission #2

“Hey, it’s embarrassing, so turn off the lights…”

“How am I supposed to see if you turn off the lights? It’s a hassle to close the curtains in broad daylight… Just come closer already.”

Sehwa, in her underwear, shyly approached.

I subtly pulled down her panties to take a peek and smiled in satisfaction.

Her smooth, hairless vulva was just too beautiful.

“Stop staring…”

“Well done. It’s pretty.”

“…Didn’t you promise to do everything I want?”

“Of course. I’m not the type to break promises.”

Sehwa flared up.

“Are you talking about me now?”

“Why? Feeling guilty?”

“You haven’t even met Seunghyun since that day!”

“Probably because he’s busy.”

“He even took time off, but I told him not to!”

“Did you? Good job.”

Sehwa pouted at my consistently relaxed attitude.

But that didn’t last long.

As if feeling guilty, Sehwa quickly softened her expression, hurriedly put on her clothes, and said,

“I registered for driving school. Starting Monday.”

“I know. I saw the card transaction on my phone.”

“But once I get my license, I want to move around with you.”

“I told you. If I get sick or something happens…”

“I’ll take good care of you so you don’t get sick. And with me around, what could possibly happen to you? I’m strong, you know.”

Of course, I know. Why wouldn’t I?

I was torn to pieces and died.

“Well… Life is unpredictable, you never know…”

Sehwa’s eyes instantly welled up with tears.

I was puzzled, not understanding why she was tearing up.

“What? Why are you like this all of a sudden?”

“Why are you talking like you’re going to leave soon?”

Ah… So that’s why.

You’re worrying for nothing. I’m going to make you my wife and keep you by my side forever.

I guess I did sound a bit unsettling.

I got up and hugged Sehwa to reassure her.

Her arms and legs naturally wrapped around my neck and waist.

It felt good knowing she relied on me that much.

Holding her hips, I walked to the living room and plopped down on the sofa.

“Why would I leave you? If anything, you’d be the one leaving me.”

“…I have a wish.”

Here it comes.

Let’s hear what kind of naughty request she has.

“Tell me.”

“That thing you said to me last time… Do it again.”

“What did I say to you last time? When?”

“That day… inside me…”

Ah. That’s all you wish for?

I can say it as many times as you want.

Guess holding back worked.

“That’s it?”

“Yeah… that’s it.”

“I love you.”

“…..”

Sehwa’s limbs tensed up.

She wants to respond, but remembering how I stopped her last time, she’s trying hard to hold back. It’s adorable.

As I caressed her hips, I thought,

‘I should give Seunghyun some material.’

Poor protagonist, whose life went downhill because of me.

I’ll give you a gift as an apology.

Beep! Beep!

Dr. Cash’s call came through Sehwa’s modified device.

They must have detected Evil Energy.

This time, it’s a Death Knight. Just a mediocre demon.

The only notable thing is that it leads an undead army.

The numbers are huge, so multiple Gates will be opened.

Death Knight, fight Leona for a few rounds and then die.

The undead army will be handled by me, Dr. Cash, and the Earthlings.

Thanks to your army, we’ll be able to set a standard guideline for demon rankings. I’ll thank you in advance.

**

“Song, what are you doing? The work’s done.”

Dr. Cash’s exhausted voice.

With dark circles under my eyes, similar to hers, I replied,

“I was making a chart.”

“A chart…?”

“This monster attack was different from the previous ones, right?”

“Yeah. It was systematic.”

“Right, as if someone was giving direct orders.”

The Death Knight and its army appeared in Moscow.

Over 10,000 in number.

Dozens of Gates opened, and they poured out.

No matter how strong Leona is, she can’t handle sheer numbers.

The only saving grace was that the Russian military could handle the undead army.

Thanks to that, Leona dealt with the Death Knight and other commanders, while the rest were handled by the Russian military, me, and Dr. Cash.

Of course, this was my intention.

The Death Knight appeared when the Evil Energy Gauge reached 95%.

Commanders at 50%, and the rest at below 20%.

This was completely different from the previous pattern where Gates opened at 90% or above.

Dr. Cash’s Explorer, which she worked so hard on, was reduced to a mere piece of scrap metal.

Doctor, don’t be too disappointed.

You should be thanking me for helping with Earth’s systematic defense.

“I don’t think the Gates just appear randomly. I suspect a highly intelligent lifeform is trying to conquer Earth or has some other reason for sending these monsters. The previous Gates were just a test, and now they’re starting to move more systematically…”

“That highly intelligent lifeform?”

“Yes. Just like we prepared through trial and error, they’re also organizing their system.”

“Go on.”

“First, take a look at this chart.”

Dr. Cash leaned closer to the monitor.

There was a chart showing the energy levels when the Gates opened this time.

And another chart summarizing the Russian military’s achievements.

Dr. Cash looked at it with great interest.

After staring at the monitor for a while, she said,

“So, to summarize… it’s like this?”

F-rank Gates can be handled with regular firearms.

E-rank requires armored units.

D-rank requires futuristic weapons like missiles.

C-rank and above require Beast Slayers.

I nodded at Dr. Cash’s neat summary.

“Yes. Exactly.”

“This Gate could just be a coincidence. The humanoid monsters that appeared worldwide before weren’t even detected.”

“Of course. But that was before the Evil Energy Explorer was improved. Now, we can definitely figure it out. And as I mentioned earlier…”

“Right, you said that highly intelligent lifeform seems to be moving systematically.”

“Exactly. I think the Gates will appear like this from now on. It’s just my prediction, though…”

“You’re getting ahead of yourself. But it’s plausible. Those Gates and monsters definitely didn’t just appear randomly. It’s credible.”

Dr. Cash, with her arms crossed, paced around the lab.

Sehwa, who was sleeping in the corner, woke up to the sound of her heels clicking.

Dr. Cash apologized to her, told her to sleep more, and then approached me.

“This chart you came up with… we should save it separately. Let’s see how the next Gate opens and decide.”

The next Gate, and the one after that, and the one after that will open just like this time.

Weak ones will come through weak portals, strong ones through strong portals.

I’ll make sure of that.

You, who have no idea about this, just keep trusting me absolutely.

“Got it.”

“You’ve worked hard for two days… Now wake Sehwa. I’ll take her home.”

“I’ll take a flying taxi, so get some sleep. You worked the hardest, Doctor. I’ll just increase the device’s capacity and head back.”

“Thanks for saying that. Then I’ll leave it to you. Take tomorrow off and rest.”

“Okay.”

Dr. Cash lay down haphazardly in the corner of the lab and soon started snoring lightly.

She must have been really tired.

Well, she worked hard for two days without proper sleep, handling the aftermath and research…

After simply increasing the device’s capacity, I took off my lab coat and approached Sehwa, lifting her up.

As I did, Sehwa, who had just woken up, asked,

“Is it over…?”

“It’s over. Let’s go home.”

“Mm… Good job… I’m hungry…”

“Let’s grab something on the way.”

“Hehe…”

Sehwa was really upset when Russia suffered massive damage, just like last time.

But it wasn’t as bad as before.

Her willpower has improved a lot, and she’s been with me in the lab for the past two days.

I’m pretty tired today too. I should go home and sleep.

**

The next day, after a long, sweet sleep, I woke up in the morning.

Feeling around, Sehwa wasn’t there.

I got up, stretched my stiff neck, and went to the living room.

“Awake? Breakfast is ready, so eat.”

Sehwa was cooking, wearing an apron.

It would’ve been better if she were naked, but oh well.

“Don’t you have school? Shouldn’t you be getting ready?”

“I’m not going today.”

“Really?”

Glancing at Sehwa’s expression, there was a hint of sadness.

If I leave her alone like this, she’ll struggle again.

“Missing one day won’t hurt. Let’s spend the day together. What’s on the menu?”

“Rolled omelet… stir-fried anchovies… bean sprout salad, ham pancake… and fish cake soup.”

She made a lot. Must have been tiring.

As I sat down, Sehwa brought out freshly cooked warm rice.

I started eating the various dishes she made.

It’s delicious. This ordinary life isn’t so bad.

Sehwa sat across from me and picked up her chopsticks.

As we ate breakfast in silence, Sehwa asked,

“Can I keep living here?”

“You’re already living here.”

“No, I mean, can I move all my stuff here?”

“Hmm… Won’t Seunghyun ask you to live together once he pays off his debts?”

“We lived separately before… And even if Seunghyun says that, I won’t live with him.”

“Really? Then let’s move in together slowly.”

Sehwa, beaming, placed a piece of ham on my rice bowl.

Her way of saying thanks is so Sehwa-like.

After finishing breakfast and washing up, we lay in bed, enjoying our lazy life.

We watched movies on our phones, then under the pretext of charging the device, we playfully touched each other, throwing silly jokes and laughing.

Sehwa’s phone kept ringing with calls and texts from Seunghyun, but she ignored them.

She even sent a text saying she’d contact him later and turned off her phone.

Yeah, talking to Seunghyun will only make you more anxious.

Remember that time? Instead of comforting you, he groveled to me.

He’s not reliable, so take your time, very slowly, to detach from him.

‘Ah, right.’

I remembered something I had forgotten in the busyness.

“Sehwa.”

“Yeah?”

“Let’s make a Twinkle ID.”

Twinkle is an anonymous social network service.

A massive SNS used by 70% of the world’s population.

“Twinkle…? Why…?”

Why? To spice things up and boost your exhibitionism a bit.

And to give Seunghyun some material.

Sehwa’s eyes rolled nervously.

Don’t worry. We won’t show your face.

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

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