Chapter 217 – Growing Doubt #3

“Mr. Jihyeok… How are you feeling?”

“Good. Everything is fine.”

“That’s fortunate…”

A tone as if he was worried about something.
I was driving, when I came across a red light, I stepped on the brakes and looked back at Adele.

“What are you doing? Your complexion doesn’t look good.”

“Yes… Sylvia unnie is strange.”

“Is that strange?”

“You keep touching the back of my neck and avoiding my eyes…”

With her frightened face Adele explained everything she had been through yesterday.
After hearing the whole story, I gasped inwardly.
It was because he could see Sylvia’s expression in a difficult situation.
She must have been very upset. So he must have deliberately made her mood scary and kicked Adele out.
Is it hard to act? I know all about it.

“Ms. Sylvia worked really hard taking care of me at the Grand Canyon. She was also injured by a monster. It seems that her mind and body are a little tired because of that.”

“I thought so too… But I can’t explain why you’re doing something you shouldn’t be doing… Why the hell is that?”

“Well… It’s not because of the psychological shock…?”

“Did anything else happen at the Grand Canyon?”

“Nothing other than what I said.”

“Yes…”

I held Adele’s hand, who was anxious.
You shouldn’t make a tea that takes care of you excessively.
It might look like I’m being stabbed for no reason, so I’m doing it as usual.

We went to the restaurant and ordered food.
Then, after asking Adele for her business phone call, I left and called Sylvia.

-Hello.

“Hello, Mr. Sylvia.”

-Hi. Why did you call me? Aren’t you dating?

“I came out for a while because I had something to say. What the hell did you do yesterday that makes Adele worry?”

-…..

She replied as if Sylvia, who had been silent for some time, had no face with her.

-I guess I kept touching the back of my neck unconsciously… That… Because of the scar you left…

It’s a scar I carved… Why does it feel so ugly?
I wonder if it was in heat. I need to chill out with Adele in the evening.

“Who was it that called me unreliable?”

-…. It’s me.

“Is the person who said that suspicious of Adele? If you do this, only Sylvia will be in trouble.”

-Are you threatening me now? None of your business!

Sylvia gets angry.
I guess my tone was sad.

“I’m telling you because I’m really worried, but why are you so angry… I’m doing great.”

-Did you treat my back yesterday? It’s not

“That’s because I forgot…”

-But you’re doing well! This wouldn’t have happened if you had just removed the scar. And Adele only worries about me, so don’t worry about it.

Who are you worried about right now?
Even if I get caught, I can get out very easily.

“Are you passing the blame on? This is disappointing…”

-That’s right. Now stop talking about it and tell me how to use medical devices.

It seems that he is trying to erase the kiss mark himself.
Can’t tell You should stay scared for another day or so.

“Why medical devices?”

-I’ll erase the scars.

“If an unskilled person touches it, there is a risk of serious harm, and since the device has undergone a lot of treatment, we have to wait until the medical substance is released again. Come to the lab tomorrow morning. I will treat you then.”

-Are you saying you can’t do it today?

“Yes. I can not help it.”

-Haa… I’m really going crazy… Please treat me tomorrow instead. Okay?

Although he reluctantly agreed, his disquiet could be transmitted to this point.
Actually, it’s a lie… Medical devices work well…
It’s a lot of fun to tease.

“If I get caught, I’ll be in trouble, so I’ll treat you unconditionally.”

-Yes… Where are you dating now?

“I came to a western restaurant.”

-Okay… Oh, and be sure to delete the call list. Know?

“I know.”

-Have fun.

“Yes, good job.”

I hung up the phone and left the bathroom, holding back my laughter.

**

After dinner, Adele and I, after a normal date at the cinema, walked the streets holding each other’s hands.
Then, when the news came out on a large electronic display board at the top of a tall building, I stopped.

[Breaking news. Pierre Issa, a board member of the French branch of the United Nations and recently appointed as Interpol’s secretary-general, has uncovered evidence of contact with a humanoid monster. Pierre Issa is currently denying all charges, but…… ]

[Pierre Isa, currently detained in Lyon, France, worked closely with Interpol’s five wanted Red Men to conspire to turn the Grand Canyon in the United States into an expansion base for monsters. The equipment they used is intensive with the latest technology, which shocked the international community…… ]

[Selene, the new beast slayer, took care of all the monsters in the Grand Canyon. Dr. Jennifer Cash, who played a major role in arresting the people involved in this case, expressed anger by declaring that if the World Union does not immediately cut down the corrupt, the Beast Slayer headquarters will become an independent organization and give it a last chance.]

Adele’s eyes widened as she listened to the announcer’s accurate and quick diction.
They must have noticed that the work in the Grand Canyon was hidden because of them.
This was all planned by Marcella and I.
In order to divert the eyes of the doctor who has a lot of exclusivity, and to plant a small seed of distrust in humans in Adele.

It’s a guy named Pierre Isa. Well… He has nothing to do with this incident, but he’s a corrupt guy.
His image is abysmal, and even the various circumstantial evidence is clear, so no one will believe him even if he complains of injustice.
The World Federation will act quickly to appease the angry doctor.
He would probably demand the death penalty for the Red Mans, and more than life imprisonment for Pierre Issa.

So be nice… If he did, he’d have put someone else in.
I put my arms around the panicked Adele’s shoulders.

“That’s sad.”

“… That is ridiculous… How could people living on the same Earth do such shameless things…  Belonging to the World Federation, an institution of justice, but collaborating with monsters… I don’t want to believe it… It seems like a false report. .”

Looking at the situation, it seems to have worked out very well.
However, Adele will never collapse even if she explodes a few incidents like this.
It is because a huge being called Rosario takes hold of her heart.

‘I have to take the place of Rosario.’

The existence that calms Adele’s heart is not Rosario, but I have to make it.
I will use all kinds of methods to bring down the rosario that is nestled in her heart.

“I don’t want to believe it either… But absurd things like this happen a lot.”

“Mr. Jihyeok is the party to that incident…!”

Adele was about to scream at her excrement, she saw my gesture to her to be quiet and then shut her mouth.
After calming her down, I whispered in whispers.

“This is the street. Don’t say it out loud.”

“Ah, yes…”

Adele, who looked around her with her tense eyes, lowered her voice.

“As a party to that incident, how can you be so calm? Mr. Jihyeok almost died from a monster… Is that the end of the feeling of pity? My whole body trembles with anger…”

“It is already in the past. The ringleader was also arrested. As for the cooperation with the monsters, I’ll look into the details when the doctor returns…”

“Mr. Jihyeok is such an idiot…! Such an optimistic personality cannot survive in this harsh world!”

Who is advising whom… It’s absurd.
I barely endured the big and small sticking out, and said with a straight face.

“Don’t be shaken.”

Then Adele came into my arms.
It seems that the current advice was very touching.
I want you to trust my words for always being by your side more than Rosario, who is loafing around in the sky and then comes down only to give an oracle.

“Still, my heart hurts… Does Jihyeok feel the same way?”

“Of course it hurts. A person who betrayed humanity and sided with the monsters… That’s terrible. However, we who have power believe that we must stick to our upright beliefs. Then the world can change.”

“… Mr. Jihyeok is a teacher who has a lot to learn from. Always be by my side and assist me.”

“I will.”

This demon lord is more saddened by the sacrifice of monsters than those other humans.
In that sense, should I recharge today?
I asked after patting Adele’s back.

“How many Aether do you have left?”

“Ah… I checked yesterday and I have 42 percent left…”

I wrote a lot. Is proud.

“Okay. Shall we stop now?”

“Are you going back already…? Well, I understand that you must have been shocked by the news.”

Who’s going back? I’m going to the hotel

**

[The 22nd floor.]

I took Adele’s hand, who was staring at the floor, and headed towards the end of the hallway.
She hasn’t said anything since her car pulled into the hotel.
Even until you pay for the suite at the reception.
Judging from the fact that he was only shy and did not dissuade him, it was clear that he had no objection, if not even expectations, about future work.

I opened the suite with my card key, deliberately not guided by a bellboy or manager for Adele’s sake.
When I opened the door, I saw a living room with an old-fashioned atmosphere with a modern interior.
Adele entered her room, and when she entered the space alone, she calmed down, and she opened her mouth, which she had kept shut until now.

“I… Jihyeok.”

“Yes.”

“Oh, today… Are you going to sleep…?”

“If Adele wants it.”

“Well, then she will take a little break and go back to Uijeongbu… Because she’s worried about Sylvia…”

“All right.”

Adele, reassured by the easy answer, cautiously walked over to the sofa and sat down.

“Order a strawberry soufflé from room service…”

“Is your phone right next to Adele?”

“I ordered Jihyeok to do it. Please don’t talk…”

I said yes, ordered room service and sat next to Adele.
Then, as she stared at her, she put on a look of great concern.

“The seat seems a bit uncomfortable, shall we just eat the soufflé and go back?”

“Who said it was uncomfortable? I must have told you not to think ahead. Have you forgotten that you are being disciplined?”

“I was just worried because you were restless. Why do you…”

“Yeah…”

Adele caught her breath.
I guess I’m embarrassed to say what’s going to happen now.
She said in a voice that crawled out of her mouth.

“Oh, it’s because my heart is uncomfortable…”

Okay? You mean that?
I smiled and gently pressed the area around Adele’s heart with my index and middle fingers.

“Wow!”

When she touched the top of her breastbone with her fingers, she stunned and jerked her body.
She always feels it, but Adele’s reaction is very good.
I asked with a benevolent face.

“Are you uncomfortable here?”

“No…”

“Then here?”

As her fingers crossed between her breasts gently pressed the pit of the stomach near her lower breasts, Adele tightly gripped the hem of her dress.

“Ji, Jihyeok, I would like you to eat the soufflé first…”

“You say you’re upset. I just want to check the status.”

“… Go, you’re suddenly feeling better… Play the news from earlier. I’ll have to pay close attention until room service arrives…”

Seeing Adele talk away without even making eye contact with me, I think she’s going to be really funny today.
Today, I have to challenge myself to a much higher level than in Jeju Island.
So far, only you have felt the pleasure, don’t you think it’s very unfair?
So please satisfy me this time.

“Are you really okay? You have to be honest…”

“Because it’s okay…? Don’t you believe me?”

“No, of course I do.”

I removed her hand from Adele’s body and turned on the TV in search of the remote control.