Chapter 315

EP.315 The Reborn Troublemaker #2

Whoosh-!

A portal opened before my eyes.

Adel’s brow furrowed deeply.

‘I don’t want to…’

Look at that sticky saliva stuck between those ferocious teeth.

How can such a disgusting portal even exist?

Could I have gained the ability to open a demon portal myself?

Jihyuk, really… If you’re the Demon King, you should use an elegant and noble portal… What is this?

“This portal leads to the entrance of the officetel.”

“Okay…”

Adel, who had been dragging her feet, finally stepped forward.

Jihyuk smiled softly and asked,

“Don’t want to go?”

“It’s gross… I feel like I’ll get eaten…”

“It’s super convenient, though? Once you try it, those thoughts will vanish. Come on, close your eyes and let’s go together.”

Jihyuk extended his hand.

Adel pouted.

How can I punish him when he’s being so sweet?!

Even though he cheated…! I’m so mad!

“Adel, I was wrong. I won’t mix bodies with Silvia without your permission again.”

Jihyuk spoke apologetically, as if he knew exactly what I was thinking.

Ugh…! It must be because our souls are connected that he can read my thoughts.

This way, I have no choice but to be swayed by him… It’s really worrying.

“Promise me…”

“I promise. On the name of the Demon King.”

“…Okay.”

Adel hesitantly took Jihyuk’s hand and intertwined their fingers.

And then she thought.

Now that I’ve become the Demon Queen, does that mean I have to live in the Demon Realm?

With those disgusting demons drooling and craving slaughter?

I really don’t want that…

There are no amusement parks, beauty salons, or nail art shops in the Demon Realm.

There isn’t even an OTT service to watch movies and dramas to my heart’s content.

It’s obvious it’ll be boring, so I should tell Jihyuk later.

To leave Earth’s good culture behind.

Or just let the demons play in the Demon Realm and leave Earth alone.

Let’s establish the only religion here, Adelaineism… no, Tairatism, and let all humans live in peace.

Hmm…! That sounds like a great idea.

Whoosh-!

As I stepped into the portal while thinking all this, my vision suddenly darkened and then brightened.

And Adel, seeing that she and Jihyuk were at the officetel elevator entrance, opened her eyes wide.

“Huh…?”

Are we already here? I didn’t feel anything…

Jihyuk spoke to the bewildered Adel.

“We arrived in an instant, right?”

“Yeah… It’s amazing…!”

The demon portal seemed much more efficient than the ones built into devices.

If only the appearance could be improved, it would be perfect.

“Now, please return to your old self. You can’t meet Silvia in this state.”

“Ah, right. But Jihyuk.”

“Yes.”

“How can you talk about such important matters here? You should have told me in the laboratory! There are surveillance cameras here too…”

“The cameras are all managed by Marcel… no, Minji.”

Oh dear… Isn’t this too much of a safety hazard?!

No matter how capable Minji is, she can’t handle everything… Being so careless is just…

Adel clicked her tongue and asked,

“What if someone sees us?”

“Then we’ll kill them.”

Hearing this absurd answer, Adel placed her hand on her waist.

And then she scolded Jihyuk.

“Jihyuk! No matter how insignificant humans are, you can’t just kill them anywhere!”

“Why not? Now that I have Adel, conquering Earth is just a matter of will. Besides, what’s the big deal about killing a few bugs?”

Look at that… that arrogant attitude!

The way he’s so proud of having me is just like a villain from a cartoon.

A careless villain’s fate is only death… It’s worrying.

He’s really a handful.

Adel shook her head at Jihyuk’s consistently relaxed attitude.

She sighed and said,

“Ugh… Jihyuk, you’re really such a fool. From now on, be careful. You must! Understand?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Now, tell me how to transform.”

“You said you knew everything.”

“Eek…! Jihyuk! Are you testing me now!?”

“Sorry. Just focus your mind and use the demonic power within your body. Use it like divine power.”

Only after Adel let out a scream did Jihyuk step back, looking a bit guilty.

Adel, frowning and muttering, closed her eyes and did as Jihyuk said.

Focusing on returning to her old self, she moved the demonic power within her body,

Whoosh…!

A gentle breeze formed in the enclosed space, brushing through her hair.

Opening her eyes, Adel saw Jihyuk smiling contentedly and realized she had successfully transformed.

Looking at the mirror inside the elevator, she saw that she had returned to her former beauty, though not as much as before.

Adel poked her cheek and scolded Jihyuk.

“So this is how you tricked me…! You’re really a bad villain.”

“I only did good. It seems Adel doesn’t like it.”

Ugh…! He’s so clueless!

Does he think I’m saying I don’t like it?!

He can’t even understand indirect speech… Tsk!

Adel glared at Jihyuk with a stern face, and he came closer and hugged her tightly.

“Why are you so grumpy today?”

How can he say that…!

He’s so flirtatious and lies like it’s nothing, turning me into a demon…!

Normally, I should be furious, but Jihyuk doesn’t even realize how grateful he should be!

But why is my heart filled with happiness?

‘I don’t know…♡’

Eventually, Adel rested her head on Jihyuk’s chin.

Flirtation education can wait.

Now, it’s important to fully feel and cherish Jihyuk’s cold yet warm embrace.

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“Adel! Why did you come without contacting me? I was worried…!”

Silvia, wearing a tank top that revealed her abdomen, greeted Adel.

Adel’s eyebrows twitched upon seeing her.

That shameless woman!

She clearly tried to seduce Jihyuk with her body!

“Sorry. I was with Jihyuk, so I’m late.”

At those words, Silvia’s facial muscles twitched slightly.

I didn’t notice before, but now it’s clear.

She’s jealous that I’m with Jihyuk.

‘That wicked…!’

A woman with ulterior motives towards a man who’s already taken!

Her pretending to be indifferent is so disgusting! Such a vulgar woman!

But even so, I love her.

No matter how much Silvia is a cheating wench who secretly had an affair with Jihyuk, our bond remains unbroken.

It’s all thanks to my benevolent nature.

So, she should bow her head and be grateful.

Oh, by the way, Jihyuk said he injected a lot of malice into Silvia.

That means, since I hold a higher position, am Jihyuk’s wife, and share a soul connection with him…

I might be able to control the malice within Silvia!

Sitting on the living room sofa, Adel secretly giggled and shouted inwardly.

‘Take off your clothes and kneel before me! You filthy thing!’

But the much-anticipated event didn’t happen.

Silvia just smiled brightly and looked at me.

Rosario… That woman’s power must be protecting Silvia.

Adel, feeling down, accepted the banana milk Silvia offered.

“Why the long face? Did something bad happen?”

“No… Here, sister. Lie down.”

Adel patted her lap, and Silvia gave a bewildered laugh.

But she seemed in a good mood.

She seemed to like how affectionate I was being.

To act so sweetly in front of me while being entangled with Jihyuk behind my back…

I still can’t believe it. This hypocrite!

“Lie down quickly. I’ll get angry.”

“O-okay… Got it.”

Silvia awkwardly rested her face on Adel’s lap and glanced up at her.

“Is this okay…?”

“You did well. Comfortable?”

“Yeah… It’s comfortable…”

Adel placed her hand on Silvia’s forehead, wondering what would happen if she infused her with demonic power.

But hold back. Silvia is very strong and perceptive.

If I act strange, she’ll notice right away.

Even though I have the Aiter seal Jihyuk gave me, I can’t let my guard down.

For now, I need to act normal.

It’s important to find out everything about the prophecy Silvia received.

Once I know everything, I’ll mix some medicine into her drink, make her dizzy, and then kidnap her.

Then, slowly break her through torture.

Hmm…! I want to quickly exact compensation on Silvia and erase the remnants of Rosario from her heart!

[Last night, a massacre occurred at a club-owned building in Itaewon, shocking the nation. At the scene of the drug incident…]

The TV was broadcasting news about the crime I had committed.

Adel felt a bit guilty but quickly reassured herself.

Jihyuk had told her that the very capable Minji would handle everything.

He even added that since it wasn’t the first time, there was no need to worry.

“The world is really going crazy… Why do people do such things?”

Silvia muttered while listening intently to the news.

Adel responded,

“Right. It’s really a big deal.”

Hmph, what’s the big deal about a few insignificant creatures dying…

Humans tend to exaggerate incidents too much.

And calling it a horrific crime… They were criminals who committed illegal acts in the first place, where do they have any rights?

Those ugly humans pretending to be just and noble… Disgusting.

I should take time later to capture the scriptwriter and the announcer and make them repent.

Adel, with a disinterested face, turned her gaze downward.

“Sister.”

“Yeah?”

“Did you meet Rosario again while sleeping yesterday?”

“No. She doesn’t give me prophecies anymore. Even if I gather divine power, it doesn’t work. I must have done something wrong.”

Perhaps Rosario was disappointed because of the adultery.

Rosario… At least she has a conscience!

But giving prophecies to a lowly woman like Silvia, who only seeks her own peace, is a big mistake.

Come to think of it, I became like this because of Rosario.

If only Rosario had embraced me a little more…!

Ah, then I wouldn’t have become Jihyuk’s wife.

‘Cancel… cancel…’

Adel swallowed her resentment towards Rosario.

While massaging Silvia’s scalp, she said,

“Let’s go to the amusement park together today. Get ready.”

“Now…?”

“Yes. Lately, I feel like the distance between us has grown. So, to restore our relationship, we should go have fun.”

“That can’t be… I…”

Slap!

Adel, not wanting to hear excuses, slapped Silvia’s forehead with her palm.

Silvia, who had placed her hand over Adel’s on her forehead, opened her tightly closed eyes.

“Adel…! That hurt…!”

“Don’t exaggerate. I hit you softly, with affection.”

“Did it show? Sorry… Then I’ll go change. Are you going like that?”

“Do I smell from my clothes?”

“No. You only smell nice. And you’re super cute.”

Silvia’s sincere compliments were as good as ever.

Adel smiled broadly and said,

“Then I’ll go like this. It’s cold, so dress warmly. Got it?”

“Yeah. Thanks for worrying about me.”

Jihyuk had said he was worried my acting might be awkward.

But that was unnecessary.

I’m doing so well, what’s there to worry about!

Adel, with her nose in the air, answered by pressing Silvia’s cheek firmly.

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