Chapter 97

EP.97 Fairy Tale, Demon Realm #2

‘She’s changed.’

That was my thought upon seeing Yuria.

The indecision between two thoughts vanished, and I firmly set my course.

Justice has been overturned. Just as I wanted.

The moment when the fruits of my efforts bore results was truly thrilling.

I could feel that Yuria had developed a Demon Realm, and I knew it too.

It was a bit disappointing that it didn’t manifest in front of me, but it happened as expected anyway.

I watched Yuria, who was fidgeting with her mouth, eager to speak in front of me.

Then, Yuria squirmed and spoke.

“Jihyuk… I… finished my homework…”

“I know. I saw the message.”

“Then…”

Yuria, trailing off, knelt on the carpet and lay sideways on the sofa, looking at me with loving eyes.

I raised one corner of my mouth and asked.

“There are many problems in the world, right?”

“Yes! So many!”

“The powerful are corrupt, and the leaders of each country don’t hesitate to point guns at each other. They shout for peace in front but scheme sinister plots behind.”

“Yes.”

“Criminals are the same. They increase day by day, and even when caught, they receive slap-on-the-wrist punishments. We step forward to protect them, but all we get in return is ridicule and criticism. No one truly appreciates us. If they were truly grateful, they’d step forward to block the criticism, why would they hide?”

“That’s right. Protecting those humans without any reward is wrong. I’ve been thinking wrong all along.”

Seeing Yuria, who believes the overturned justice is true, makes my penis stand stiff.

As I silently nodded, Yuria continued.

“I will follow your justice, Jihyuk.”

Yuria must be thinking that to achieve true peace, humans must be suppressed and dominated by force, and then we must face the demons with one heart and mind.

Her belief that demons are evil hasn’t changed.

Only now, she also defines humans as evil and sees me as an absolute armor.

Now, I can comfortably violate Yuria, erase her resentment towards Tairat, and collapse her morals to make her fall.

“Well done. That’s the right answer.”

When I smiled softly at Yuria, her expression melted.

“Yes…”

“I should give you a reward, right?”

“Mmm…♡”

Eyes full of anticipation. She must be eager to receive the reward quickly.

It wouldn’t be fun to just give it to her. I’ll give her a mission.

“Before that… there’s something that’s been bothering me a bit. You can solve it.”

“What is it? I’ll do anything.”

“The business deal with Mr. Kim Taegon fell through.”

“…..”

Yuria flinched.

Rolling her anxious eyes, she asked.

“Why…?”

“I’m more capable than Mr. Kim Taegon. That’s a fact even he acknowledges.”

Yuria nodded.

She must be recalling Kim Taegon’s praise for Song Jihyuk.

I stroked my chin with a pitiful expression.

“We had agreed to each manage our own companies, and even signed a contract, but Mr. Kim Taegon subtly hinted that he wants to manage our company.”

A look of irritation passed over Yuria’s face.

She must be thinking why he’s causing trouble and preventing her from receiving her reward.

“I can’t stand an old man who’s less capable than me trying to climb over me.”

“…. Ol, old man…?”

“Yes. Old man. Why? Did I misspeak?”

Of course, you did.

Calling her father an old man and saying he’s climbing over her in front of his daughter.

If it were the old Yuria, she would have been indignant and thrown a fit at me.

But Yuria’s fundamental mindset has changed.

In a situation where she believes the absolute armor should dominate, she must think it’s ridiculous for Kim Taegon, the ‘subordinate,’ to try to climb over Song Jihyuk, the ‘superior.’

“No…”

But she must feel uncomfortable with me insulting her father.

But what can you do? Are you going to dare to rebel against me?

You can’t. You’d rather fawn over me.

“I’ll… I’ll solve it. Please forgive my father…”

“Do you think I’ll forgive him?”

“Jihyuk… I’ll persuade my father not to change his mind again. So please… show mercy…”

“Hmm…”

I pretended to be deep in thought.

Seeing me like this, Yuria quickly took off her clothes.

“If you don’t like my father… punish me instead…”

How admirable, how admirable.

“Such a filial daughter? You’ve finished your homework, so I can’t do that. If you solve it properly, I’ll forgive him specially for your sake.”

“Yes…! Yes!”

Yuria nodded hurriedly.

“Thank you… Jihyuk… Thank you so much…”

“Solve it by tomorrow and come back.”

“Okay…”

**

That night, disguised as Kim Taegon, I returned home and received Yuria’s enthusiastic welcome.

“Dad! What are you doing!? Can’t you judge the situation!?”

Yuria spoke abruptly.

Hmm… What kind of language is this to a father who has reincarnated across the galaxy?

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“The company merger! I heard you signed a contract with Jihyuk, but you still want to take over his company’s management rights?”

“How do you even know that?”

“I heard it from Jihyuk! That’s not the problem… Hand over the management rights to Jihyuk right now! I don’t understand why you’re doing this after agreeing! There could be delays in supporting the laboratory!”

I looked at Yuria with a stern expression.

But Yuria didn’t even blink and met my gaze.

In the past, she would have flinched and looked down… How sad.

By the way, delays in supporting the laboratory… That’s quite a good excuse.

Alright. I’ll fall into Yuria’s trap.

“Delays in supporting the laboratory? That won’t happen.”

“Why are you so sure? Jihyuk and Dr. Cash have already planned how to fund the laboratory after the company merger!”

“I can support it too.”

“Dad, you said it before! Jihyuk is humble but confident in his actions, has quick initiative, a good eye for people… and has excellent leadership that makes people follow him!”

“Huh…”

“You agreed to do business together for 20 years, so why are you being greedy now? Your greed might delay finding Tairat!”

“…..”

I pretended to have nothing to say and closed my mouth.

Yuria, who had been huffing, spoke in a calm voice.

“Jihyuk and we have a common purpose. But you’re ruining it, Dad. Just give advice and manage it together harmoniously, why are you being so frustrating now?”

“Yuria. I just wanted to help with the management…”

“Jihyuk is more capable than you, Dad.”

“Huh… Yuria, that’s disappointing. I also built a big company.”

“No, it’s not you, it’s Mr. Kim Taegon who built the business. You just put the spoon…”

“Yuria Elenard!”

At my angry voice, Yuria gasped.

She had insulted me to my face, so it was inevitable.

Pretending to feel deeply humiliated, I spoke.

“I believe I spoke out of excitement.”

“…..”

She made a sullen face.

She’s serious. She really thinks I just put the spoon.

You brat! You should respect your father!

“What is it about Song Jihyuk that makes you react so strongly?”

At my question, Yuria, who had been clenching her teeth, answered.

“I… love Jihyuk.”

“What?”

“I have a good relationship with Jihyuk. A very good relationship. We love each other.”

I grabbed the back of my neck and groaned.

To have her heart completely stolen by the demon Song Jihyuk!

After being in shock for a while, I walked to the fridge and took out soju.

I chugged the bottle and asked.

“Since when…?”

“It’s been a long time.”

“But you have Aaron. The reincarnated Aaron…”

Yuria frowned, expressing her irritation.

“I don’t see him anymore.”

“Why?”

“I met him a few times, but he doesn’t even remember me. Trying to force his memories back is a sin, so… I just gave up.”

“Huh… Yuria. You’re thoughtful…”

“Stop calling me that!”

She screamed.

I was stunned and stared blankly at Yuria.

She huffed for a while and then went into her room.

Why are you so excited and making a fuss? Did you hate being called Yuri that much?

She must be thinking she only wants Song Jihyuk to call her that.

I quickly finished my shower and knocked on Yuria’s door.

Knock knock.

“Come in…”

A weak answer came.

I opened the door and saw Yuria covered with a thin blanket up to her head, and I chuckled.

I sat on the bed and tried to stroke her hair, but she shook her head vigorously, preventing me.

I sighed deeply and spoke.

“Daughter. I’m sorry.”

“…..”

“I didn’t want to shackle you… but as you know, I’m a bit conservative. You can meet anyone. Whether it’s Song Jihyuk or anyone else.”

“Really…?”

“Yes. And you’re right about everything. I couldn’t see the big picture because of my greed. I’ll go handle the management rights issue tomorrow.”

At that, Yuria sat up and asked.

“Will you apologize too…?”

“Apologize…? Do I have to?”

“You were wrong, Dad. You will, right? I want you to get along well with Jihyuk. We might live together later.”

Sehwa, you, and me. The three of us are supposed to live together.

Kim Taegon isn’t in the plan. He doesn’t exist in the first place.

“Huh… You’re already imagining that future? It’s obvious you haven’t been together long…”

“I’m sure. I hope you respect my opinion.”

“Hmm… Did Song Jihyuk break up with Lee Sehwa?”

“Yes.”

Lying? She must want to get through this crisis somehow.

After pondering for a while, I finally agreed.

“Alright. I’ll apologize.”

Yuria seemed very satisfied with my answer and hugged me tightly.

“Thank you… Thank you, Dad.”

“Haha…”

I laughed heartily and patted her back.

“Since it’s come to this, I hope you stay with Song Jihyuk for a long time.”

“Of course. Don’t do anything that bothers Jihyuk from now on.”

To say that so openly… Song Jihyuk’s position is truly heavenly.

A normal person wouldn’t speak to their father like that.

A daughter who knows nothing about business meddling in her father’s affairs, and calling a kid half her age ‘sir.’

A normal father would have been furious.

But I am Song Jihyuk and Kim Taegon.

With her morality collapsing, Yuria can’t make proper judgments, so I can easily agree to her demands.

“Alright… I understand.”

“You’ll just do as Jihyuk says, right? For my sake.”

“Sure. I’ll do that.”

“You’re the best, Dad.”

Yuria’s arms tightened.

Should I touch her erogenous zone?

No. Yuria has deeply ingrained the belief that strength is law.

Moreover, with my current actions and answers, Yuria must see Kim Taegon as beneath her.

There’s no need to get beaten up for no reason.

I patted Yuria’s back as a response and drew up a blueprint for the future.

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

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