Chapter 271

EP.271 Receive the Demon Lord’s Benevolence and Holy Essence Deep Within Your Body and Soul

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“Sniff.”

It was Jihyuk’s voice, covering the upper part of his nose.

Adelle, who had rolled her eyes to glance at him, tightly closed her eyes and blew her nose.

With a loud “Hnnnng!” sound, her clogged nose cleared.

When she slightly opened her eyes, she saw sticky brown clumps of dirt on Jihyuk’s hands.

Disgusting to the point of madness. Adelle, worried that Jihyuk might dislike her, was surprised when he calmly washed his hands and then placed them back on her nose.

“Again.”

“Hnnnnng!”

After Jihyuk cleaned her nose thoroughly, he applied shampoo to his hands and gently massaged Adelle’s head.

Then, he put toothpaste on a toothbrush and even brushed her teeth, taking care of her every need.

After finishing brushing and a quick shower, Adelle was led by Jihyuk into the bathtub.

“……”

She looked at Jihyuk with swollen, bluish bags under her eyes.

In his jet-black, obsidian-like eyes, she could feel the love he held for her.

“Why did you come so late…?”

Adelle’s voice trembled, and Jihyuk scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

“There was an accident on the way… Even though I said I wouldn’t file an insurance claim, they held me back. That’s why I was late.”

An accident…? Could it be that he got into a car accident on his way to the lab because of her?

She felt so sorry… so ashamed.

“…. I’m sorry… It’s because of me…”

“No. If anything, I’m the one who should apologize for being late.”

Hearing Jihyuk’s gentle tone, her sorrowful heart eased a bit.

“Are you hurt anywhere…?”

“No. It was just a minor collision.”

After speaking softly, Jihyuk settled into the bathtub across from Adelle.

Adelle, having wiped her nose once more, wiggled her hips and moved closer to him, embracing him.

His broad, firm chest. It felt like warm energy was radiating from him.

Adelle, burying her face in his chest, spoke.

“I destroyed the house you saved for me and ruined the natural scenery.”

“I know.”

“Don’t you think I’m pathetic…?”

“No.”

“You’re lying… You’re lying… Even I think it was a stupid thing to do, and I’m sure you think the same as Dr. Cash…”

Adelle blamed herself.

Jihyuk, lifting her onto his lap, gave her a soft smile.

“Adelle.”

“What…”

“The Adelle I know always prioritizes considering others. Sure, she can be a bit reckless at times. But she quickly rethinks things, considers the other person’s feelings, and comes to a wonderful conclusion.”

Was she really like that?

Listening to Jihyuk, it seemed so.

“Like last time. When I doubted the doctrine, you got really angry and disciplined me. But that discipline was just a slap on the wrist, and on the way home, you said this: It’s okay to doubt. Since I’m your proper guide, if you have any questions, just ask. Let’s find the answers together… you said.”

“……”

“If a thoughtful person like you exploded and fought without thinking, it means Silvia made a big mistake. Don’t you think so?”

That’s right. This was Silvia’s fault first.

Adelle pouted and grumbled.

“…. You’re right… I hate my sister so much… I hate Dr. Cash too. Silvia was wrong first, and I was the one who got hit more… She didn’t say much to me… Sniff… Earlier, I was punished… Silvia can lift her hands easily because she exercises… But I can’t… It’s hard… She kept making me do it… Sniff…!”

She didn’t want to cry, but tears welled up again.

Jihyuk, as if understanding her completely, patted her and wiped her tears.

“Dr. Cash was too harsh.”

That’s right! She really was too harsh!

Jihyuk is truly a reliable person who deeply empathizes with her.

He’s her support. She wanted to act even more spoiled.

“Si, Silvia hit me on the forehead… Not only that, she spanked my butt over twenty times…! It hurt so much… I was so ashamed… I only hit her once…”

“She spanked a grown woman’s butt? Over twenty times?”

“Over twenty times… Ah, maybe even thirty…”

“Wow… Really… Silvia went too far. Are you okay now?”

“Yes…”

Adelle, about to give a positive answer, quickly shook her head.

“Ah, no…! I got treated, but it still hurts…”

At that, Jihyuk placed his hand on Adelle’s butt and gently rubbed it.

This is what she wanted. Jihyuk’s warm touch.

Maybe because they were in the water, it felt oddly comforting.

Adelle, letting out a long yawn, buried her face in Jihyuk’s shoulder.

“Jihyuk, you’re on my side, right…?”

Then Jihyuk whispered in her ear.

“Of course. Even if Adelle accidentally kills someone, I will never change. I will always be by your side.”

Killing someone… That’s quite an exaggeration.

But it felt good to know he was thinking of her that much.

No matter what mistake she made, Jihyuk would never change.

That was something she wanted to hear.

“I love you, Jihyuk… I love you the most in the world…”

“Me too.”

While hugging Jihyuk in the bathtub, she remembered what he had said before.

In the midst of pleasure, Jihyuk had whispered this:

The only person who truly loves you is me.

Who knew those words would touch her heart so deeply…

‘As long as I have Jihyuk…’

That’s right, that’s all I need.

As long as I have Jihyuk, who gives me unchanging love, I don’t need anyone else.

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“Yes, Dr. Cash. I’ll take her with me then.”

After finishing the prearranged conversation and hanging up the phone, I got into the car with Adelle, who was fidgeting in my shirt.

Then I started the car and headed to the officetel.

“Where are we going…?”

“To my place. Since your place in Uijeongbu is destroyed… You’ll stay with me for a while.”

“What about Silvia…?”

Even after being humiliated, she still cared about Silvia.

I didn’t see them fight, but I heard it through the communicator attached to the device.

If Silvia had apologized then, there’s a good chance Adelle would have accepted it.

If Dr. Cash hadn’t intervened at the right time, things might have taken a much longer route.

“Dr. Cash said she’ll take care of Silvia at her place.”

“Ah, okay… Can I play with Sehwa today…? I want to sleep with Jihyuk…”

“Sehwa and Yuria have been dispatched overseas.”

“Dispatched…? Why?”

“They found three demons in Iran. So they were sent to investigate. It’s a busy mission, so you won’t be able to contact them for a while.”

“I see…”

Adelle looked out the window and lowered her head.

Sehwa and Yuria were working hard, while they were foolishly fighting, so she seemed to be blaming herself.

After parking at the officetel, I got out holding a black plastic bag containing a fox pajama set and underwear.

Adelle quickly approached and took my hand.

“Your hands are cold. It’s chilly, so let’s go inside quickly?”

“Okay… But Jihyuk… I lost my phone…”

“It’s probably in the collapsed house. I’ll retrieve everything, so don’t worry. If needed, I’ll buy you a new one.”

“What should I use until then…?”

As the elevator opened and we got in, I looked straight at Adelle.

“Are you worried about Silvia?”

“Yes… I want to talk to her…”

“What do you want to say to her?”

“I need to give her a piece of my mind… And get an apology…”

“What kind of piece of your mind?”

“Y, you don’t need to know, Jihyuk…”

I already knew everything.

I chuckled and entered the house with Adelle.

She, as if it were her own home, naturally walked to the bedroom and lay down on the bed.

Then she covered herself with the blanket, only her face peeking out.

“Jihyuk, come in too…”

“I’ll start the laundry first.”

“Come lie down next to me… Quickly…”

Pretending to be reluctant, I lay down on the bed, and Adelle, smiling brightly, fiddled with my hand.

“Jihyuk, you said something before… About choosing who to receive guidance from…”

“Yes.”

“After thinking about it… I think you’re right…”

I inwardly cheered.

Seeing Adelle worried about Silvia, I thought their relationship had reached my intended point, but no further.

But judging by her current reaction, she had accepted my words beyond expectations.

“Sinners shouldn’t use religion to lighten their burdens. At the very least, they should receive some forgiveness before discussing conversion. That’s only fair…”

“Back then, I was talking about evil spirits, not sinners.”

“So you’re saying it’s okay for shameless people to convert?”

“Not at all. If someone with a wicked heart joins the pure Rosario Church, it would tarnish its image.”

“That’s exactly what I mean.”

Adelle’s tone was quite aggressive.

Thinking about the reason she fought with Silvia, it seemed her anger was rising again.

“But why bring that up suddenly…”

“Something happened. I’d rather not talk about it anymore.”

This incident might not shake Adelle’s faith, but it certainly caused a small crack.

It’s perfectly ripe.

Given Adelle’s current mental state, she’ll be more receptive to malice.

Let’s push a bit more today, even if it’s a bit much.

“Understood.”

“I’m so glad you’re here with me at times like this… I feel like you’ll never leave me.”

“I will never leave you. I feel resentful towards Rosario. Adelle is suffering so much, yet she’s not here by your side…”

“…. Jihyuk, that’s going too far. Rosario is very busy. The heavenly realm is constantly dealing with incidents. Also, Rosario is always with us…”

“In your heart? Yes, of course. But even so, when the only saint and representative is so mentally and physically exhausted… Wouldn’t it be better if she showed up and offered some comfort?”

“……”

Adelle didn’t say anything, seeing my indignation.

It was proof she agreed.

But her eyes were calm.

Criticizing Rosario seemed to make her uncomfortable.

Watching Adelle’s expression, I kept my mouth shut, and she placed her hand on my cheek.

“Jihyuk…”

“Yes.”

“Don’t fall asleep…”

Sleep? Me?

Today, I will infuse you with this Demon Lord’s grace.

So, I hope you sincerely accept my benevolent holy essence.

Without a word, I stared into Adelle’s emerald-green eyes and began to undo the buttons of her shirt, one by one, from the bottom up.

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