Chapter 273

EP.273 The Last Hero

[Uijeongbu, affluent neighborhood house collapse, no casualties. Local government: “Accident due to water pipe explosion.”]

[Clash between Beast Slayer and monster at the Grand Canyon. Strong concerns over damage to natural scenery.]

[Arizona Evil Energy Explorer maintenance completed. Netizens raise suspicions: “Isn’t it breaking down too often lately?”]

[World Union: “Grand Canyon preservation will be our top priority.”]

[Nation’s younger sister Chae Boyeong’s mini-concert, all seats sold out!]

Sitting on the sofa, I was reading online articles related to the recent incident when Adeline quietly came out of the bedroom, and I smiled.

“What’s up? Not sleeping anymore?”

She was wearing the dog-patterned pajamas I bought her, rubbing her eyes as she naturally sat on my lap.

Then she spread her arms wide.

Her drowsy eyes and pouty face asking for a hug were unbearably cute.

I hugged her and asked again.

“Not sleepy?”

“I couldn’t sleep without you, Jihyuk…”

“Weren’t you just sleeping soundly?”

“Nooo…”

“Alright, let’s say you weren’t.”

Leaning back on the sofa, I played with Adeline’s body.

Her body was warm and soft, probably because she just woke up.

While I was playing with her body,

Rumble-!

A flash of light outside the window, followed by thunder.

Adeline, startled, tightened her arms around my neck.

I patted her back and said,

“It looks like it’s going to rain. No snow, though. Did it scare you?”

“A little…”

“Dr. Jennifer wants to see you tomorrow evening.”

“Huh…?”

“She wants to have a one-on-one meeting for a refresh.”

“O-one-on-one…? No! I’m scared…”

Well, the doctor did punish her quite harshly.

With Adeline clinging to me, I went to the fridge and took out a strawberry milk.

I put a straw in it and brought it to her lips, and she sipped it.

“If you show enough remorse, she won’t scold you too much. Avoiding it isn’t the solution. Just meet her, listen to what she has to say, and move on. Got it?”

“But it’s scary…”

“I’ll tell her not to be too harsh.”

“Really…? Will the doctor listen to you, Jihyuk…?”

She listens too well, that’s the problem.

“Don’t you trust me? That hurts.”

“Again… again!”

“Thinking ahead, huh? Sorry.”

Before Adeline could complain, I smoothly changed the subject and went into the bedroom.

After laying Adeline down on the bed, I lifted her pajamas slightly to check if the Demon Realm was properly hidden.

Her lower abdomen was very pale. It’s well hidden.

“Now sleep. Let’s skip the bedtime prayer today.”

“Huh…? We can’t skip the prayer…”

“Just for today. I want to sleep too.”

“…..”

Adeline, seemingly dissatisfied, pouted but eventually nodded.

“Alright. Then lie down next to me.”

She seemed completely unaware of what had happened between us.

Keeping her in a state of pleasure so she couldn’t regain her senses was effective.

For me, it was a relief.

I didn’t want to see Adeline tormented by guilt, praying for repentance.

Lying comfortably next to Adeline, I thought,

‘What will happen now?’

The creation of a Demon Realm in the body of someone who uses Divine Power was uncharted territory for me.

I couldn’t predict how it would change.

But one thing was certain.

Adeline could no longer escape from me.

That’s enough. Now, let’s sleep.

**

The next morning, near the doctor’s house.

Meeting the doctor in the car, I smiled as her long, red nails tickled my chin.

I gently stroked her messy short hair and asked,

“Where’s Silvia?”

“At home. Is Adeline at the office apartment?”

“Yeah. She’s sleeping there. She’ll wake up if you call her on phone number 2.”

“Coming back late at night is fine, right?”

“Right.”

Today was the day Silvia and I were going to see Stella.

We planned to imprint the last Aiter with its owner and just see her face before leaving.

“Adeline thinks I have work, so take good care of her. Preferably until dawn. And she’s really scared of you, so comfort her well.”

“Scared of me? Why?”

“Adeline is delicate, and you got really angry last time. Go easy on the scolding today.”

The doctor chuckled and replied,

“Alright. Then I’ll take Adeline to Israel for a bit.”

“Israel? Why there?”

“It’s a holy land for many religions. Adeline will like it.”

“Can you come back in a day?”

“If it takes longer, that’s fine, right?”

That’s true.

After sharing a deep kiss with the doctor, I went to the house as she left for the office apartment.

I rang the doorbell and waited, and the door opened cautiously, revealing Silvia.

“Why did you ring the doorbell… huh?”

She looked at me with a surprised face.

She seemed to have just showered, her hair wet.

She was wearing a simple white T-shirt and short shorts that revealed most of her thighs.

Her long, slender legs were noticeable.

“J-Jihyuk… How did you…”

I grinned at the stuttering Silvia.

“What do you mean, how?”

“The doctor went to meet Adeline…”

“I’m not here to see the doctor.”

“Really…? Does the doctor know you’re here?”

“She knows. I just met her on the way. So, can you let me in?”

“Ah, yeah…”

Realizing she was blocking the door with her whole body, Silvia quickly stepped aside.

I leisurely went to the dining table and sat down, inviting Silvia to sit.

“Have a seat.”

“Um… I got scolded a lot by the doctor…”

She thought I came to scold her.

I chuckled and said,

“I’m not here to scold you, so sit down.”

“Okay…”

Silvia sat down across from me with a demure gait.

She tilted her head, thinking for a moment, then asked,

“Have you… been here before? Not that it’s anything else… but you seem so natural.”

I couldn’t pretend to be unfamiliar with a place I knew so well.

I quickly thought of an excuse and replied,

“I used to come here often. Before the headquarters was fully operational.”

“Ah… I see…”

“Silvia.”

“What…?”

“This incident was very reckless. You know that, right?”

At that, Silvia’s face turned sulky.

“You said you weren’t here to scold me…”

“Answer me. Do you know?”

“I know… I know…”

“Then that’s enough.”

“…. That’s it?”

“Yes, that’s it.”

Silvia looked confused for a moment.

She seemed to wonder why I came if it was going to be this short.

I leaned my elbow on the table and tapped the glass with my other hand.

Silvia flinched and stared at me.

“What, what’s wrong…?”

“How much energy did you use?”

“…. About 16 percent…”

16 percent…

The time they fought was relatively short.

Yet, the consumption was quite high.

Adeline also consumed about that much… Was it their unstable mental state that drained the energy?

Strong adversaries from the Demon Realm should be sent to Earth for these two to handle.

So, until they are corrupted, it’s best to keep them at 100 percent.

I’ll fill it up today.

“I see.”

“Um… How’s Adeline?”

“She’s much better.”

“That’s a relief… Can I see her?”

“I’ll arrange a meeting for you by tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow…? Not today? After the doctor’s meeting…”

I clicked my tongue and cut her off.

“Did you forget?”

“Wh-what…?”

“Today’s the day we’re going to the concert.”

“I know… But how can I enjoy the concert in this mood? I want to see Adeline first…”

Screech.

I pushed my chair back and stood up, sitting next to Silvia, who was wide-eyed in surprise.

I leaned my face close to hers.

“If you were so worried about Adeline… you shouldn’t have fought in the first place. Right?”

“…..”

Silvia, unable to find an excuse, hung her head low.

Having just finished showering, her body emitted a fragrant smell that tickled my nose.

I placed my hand on Silvia’s thigh and started gently rubbing, causing her to jump up in surprise.

“St-stop it…! I’m not in the mood today…”

I silently stood up and approached Silvia.

She stepped back with each step I took.

Eventually, she bumped into the fridge and bit her lower lip.

It was similar to the scene in the company president’s office.

Smirking, I got close to Silvia and slightly bent my knee, placing it between her legs.

One hand went over her shoulder, and the other to her waist, blocking all escape routes.

“Jihyuk… This is the doctor’s house…”

“So?”

“Th-there might be cameras…”

“Why would the doctor install cameras inside her house? Maybe outside, but not inside.”

Her thighs tightly gripped my leg.

She was tense from the situation, her whole body stiff.

I brushed the hair from Silvia’s temple behind her ear and said,

“Adeline is fine. She actually wanted to make up with you.”

“R-really…?”

“Yes. You’ll see her tomorrow, so don’t worry too much and let’s go to the concert. It’s Chae Boyeong’s performance, after all.”

“I didn’t know you liked Chae Boyeong that much…”

“All Koreans do. So, what’s your answer?”

“…. I’ll go… I’ll go, alright…?”

“Sounds like you’re forcing yourself.”

At that, Silvia flared up.

She extended her finger and pushed my chest.

“I said I’ll go. Stop teasing me.”

Silvia was always like this.

When I set a suggestive mood, she gets flustered, then suddenly rebels.

Well, it’s fun to train a knight who resists a bit.

Though her physical resistance is lacking, as she quickly submits again, which is a bit disappointing.

“Move… I’m thirsty.”

Thirsty? Then you should drink water.

I stepped back from Silvia, and she opened the fridge and took out a water bottle.

I snatched it and, before she could say anything, gulped down the water and held it in my mouth.

Then I grabbed Silvia’s delicate chin and forced her lips open with my tongue, pouring the water into her mouth.

Before that, I bit her gums slightly to draw a little blood and mixed it with malice.

“Ugh…!”

At first, she stiffened in surprise, but soon she started swallowing the water I was feeding her.

Bzzz-!

The noise from the Device echoed through the living room.

Given how loud it was, Silvia must have thought this level of intimacy was quite high.

I stopped and let all the water I was holding flow into her.

Then, Silvia’s legs gave out, and she staggered, leaning on the chair back and letting out a strained moan.

“Gasp… Gasp…”

I approached her and placed my hand on her shoulder, but she moved her arm and pushed my hand away.

She wiped the water from her lips with her arm and glared at me.

“What are you doing…!”

“You said you were thirsty, so I gave you water.”

“You crazy…! Haah… You’re really a lunatic…! The water tastes weird…! It’s bitter…!”

Calling my malice-mixed Sacred Blood bitter… How ungrateful…

Anyway, she was happily drinking it earlier, and now she’s cursing.

Hide that faint smile on your lips and don’t say such things.

Her tsundere act is amusing. I wonder if she’ll become a tsundere when she’s corrupted.

I shrugged and said,

“Get ready.”

“What are you talking about…? Are we leaving already…?”

“Yes. We’re going shopping for clothes.”

“Clothes?”

“You’re not going to the concert in sweats, are you?”

“…. Alright.”

Silvia, staggering, went into the bedroom and closed the door.

We’ve already seen everything, yet she’s more shy than Adeline.

After a while, Silvia came out wearing long pants and a warm coat, her face flushed.

She seemed excited about shopping with me.

‘Did I pack the Aiter properly?’

She’s not the type to leave things lying around, so she must have packed it.

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