Chapter 404 – Obsession #2

Inside a laundromat with only one drum washing machine running.
Sitting with her Stella in her prepared chair, I said quietly as she tried to take off her hat.

“No.”

“Why… I’m frustrated…”

“There are surveillance cameras.”

“You just have to take off your hat and not look up.”

“Your face will look good though? If you really want to take it off, wear a mask.”

“… It’s ridiculous… I don’t think the owner of the laundromat will recognize me and leak it because I’m a bad person? That’s a crime And since it’s dawn now, you must be sleeping, right?”

I guess I really wanted to take it off.
That’s what you see when you make a strong argument.
In the end, I decided to accept her complaint.

“Then do it. Instead, write it again right away when guests come.”

Stella, who threw off her own hat at him, argued with me.

“Why are you treating me like a child?”

“When did I?”

“Wow, even in the bathroom, he said to me to spread my legs… In a voice like a kindergarten teacher…”

A face that turns red while talking.
It seemed very embarrassing to talk about it openly.
As she stayed still with a calm expression, Stella continued her words.

“Even now… They keep telling me not to do anything…”

“That’s because a lot of people recognize you, so if you see them alone in a laundromat at dawn, you might get misunderstood and damage your image. You know that.”

“…. I do not care.”

I’m glad you said that.

“Popular singers go to hell because of scandals, but it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t matter. And you said you liked it when you spread your legs earlier, so why are you grumbling now?”

“My, when did I say I liked it! Whatever your brother thinks, it’s your heart, so don’t say it as if that’s the right answer!”

Being stabbed and getting angry… Tsutsu…
I looked at Stella with a serious face.

“I’m sorry if you felt that way.”

“… No… I’m sorry…”

Stella, who used to give up, is now drooping.
Emotional ups and downs are no joke these days.
His large eyes are half-closed from fatigue.
I said, wrapping her shoulders and pulling her to her chest.

“Sigh. You look sleepy.”

“I’m not sleepy…”

How can you not get sleepy while having a drowsy yawn?
Her I hugged her in front of her and rested her arms on her hips.
Treated like a small child.
Even so, Stella didn’t grumble like she did just now.
Rather, she rested her chin on my shoulder and gave strength to her legs wrapped around my waist.

‘Cute.’

Proof that I like being treated this way.
In this state, she patted her back in a regular rhythm, and Stella relaxed her whole body and got ready to sleep.

“Brother…”

“Why.”

“Can I take a break from today’s schedule…?”

“I said I would work hard. It was on the radio.”

“From tomorrow… I’ll work hard… I’m having a really hard time…”

To come out of the shock of today’s events, you need to put your dreams behind you and take a break.
Choi Seung-hwan would hate it, but if he told Bo-young about it, he wouldn’t be able to openly express his dissatisfaction.

“Okay. Sigh.”

Hearing her answer, Stella laughed bashfully, then buried her face in her shoulder and let out a regular breathing sound.
She fell asleep almost fainting. He seemed to be quite tired.
I’ll let her sleep well for now, and I’ll have to put Adele or Saehwa on it sometime this evening.
At this point, we should ask the women to have a meeting, including YuRia, Sylvia, and even the doctor.

Her immature little brother, like her Alex, should make her feel more comfortable with them than with her little brother.
After that, I think it would be okay to send out one monster after seeing the situation.
It’s almost time for the second duel.

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Why do you have to sneak around your house like a thief…
I’m dying of exhaustion, but I’m going crazy from paying attention to Alex.
He should have just said that he slept in the van… He must have said he would go back because he was embarrassed.

I really like the feel of the soft blanket.
It was freshly dried and warm to the touch.
When I put my hand inside it, I feel the texture of the T-shirt Jihyeok was wearing.

‘Uh…?’

Why is this here?
It must have been mixed while taking the clothes out of the dryer.
Something feels fresh The fact that his clothes and Jihyeok’s clothes are together.
It was like a couple living together, and Stella’s face turned red.

Stella, who had only thought of her so far and tried to enter her room through the dark living room,

Rattle!

When the door opened and Alex rubbed his eyes and came out, I was really startled.

“Kyaaaaa!!”

“Aaaaa!! What is it!? What!”

Alex is surprised to hear his sister scream.
He quickly turned on the lights in the living room and looked at his older sister, who was sitting on the floor with blankets and covers spread out in dismay.

“What are you doing now…?”

“You-what are you doing…?”

“What are you doing… It’s half past six.”

Are you saying that the time has already passed?
I was really fortunate to get off the schedule.
Thinking so, Stella groaned and got up from her seat.

“Weren’t you playing games until dawn? But why did you wake up so early?”

“I just opened my eyes. But noona, how did you know that I played games until dawn? Why are your legs shaking like this?”

Stella, stinging inwardly, hurriedly came up with excuses.

“I woke up in the morning to go to the bathroom for a while, but I heard the sound of a keyboard… So I knew it. Everything, I was surprised that my legs were shaking…”

“Okay…? Where have you been?”

“Laundromat… It’s time to wash the blankets, pillows… Covers and everything…”

“Did you wash my clothes too?”

“Your clothes…?”

“Aren’t those my clothes?”

Where Alex pointed his finger was Jihyeok’s T-shirt.
Stella, who was very nervous, tried to answer calmly.

“Not really? These are the clothes I wear when I sleep.”

“Is that so? Okay.”

Shrugging his shoulders, Alex soon opened the fridge door and started gushing water.
At least he almost got caught by Alex.
It was fortunate. Because the one Jihyeok wore yesterday was a plain white T-shirt.
Stella’s body trembled as she entered the room with clothes and a blanket and closed the door.

“Ha…”

A breath that gets rough.
Stella swallowed his saliva and wiped her chest.
Because it was a strange feeling.
Should I say creepy? An unknown feeling of excitement spread throughout his body.

“…..”

My legs are still shaking.
Biting her lower lip, Stella spread the cover on the sheet and lay down.
Covered with a blanket, it was very warm.
The drowsiness I had endured for a long time is pouring out.

‘Let’s go to sleep…’

Come to think of it, Jihyeok told Alex to ask about that strange smell…
I do not know. Let’s sleep first and wake up and think.

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The temporary temple I stopped by after a long time was busy.
It was not because the followers were busy preparing something, but because of Adele, who went around and introduced Sehwa to the inside.

“This is a bathhouse. Originally, it was a space only Jihyeok, I, and the believers who attend baths could enter… I’ll let you both come here.”

“Really? Are you giving me special treatment?”

“Then…! How much I like you… So thank you.”

“What? I like Adele, who takes good care of YuRia and Sylvia unnie…”

“Uh, yeah…? Great. Then, the two of you will be given permission to enter once a week.”

“A week or so? Don’t you think that’s too harsh?”

“Um… Is that so? Then how about changing it to once every three days…?”

The two people who talk as if going to the bathroom is a serious problem are ridiculous yet funny.
Upon hearing Adele’s amendment, Sae-hwa showed her somewhat exaggerated reaction and hugged her as if she were taking care of her own sister.
Sehwa knows how to tame her Adele.

Adele struggled, saying that she was suffocating, but soon hugged Sae-hwa around the waist and enjoyed the hug.
Adele laughs softly and even bursts into laughter.
It seems that Sehwa’s arms are warm.
Shaking my head, I approached the two of them.

“What are you doing here?”

He looked back at me with a bright smile.

“Adele boasted that she did a good job with the task you gave her. So I followed you.”

“What do you think?”

“I think it’s fine. It’s a flaw that there aren’t many followers yet, but there’s time until the World Federation cloned the Aether to study it. Until then, you can gradually increase it, so don’t worry.”

Sehwa was wearing a dress that could only be seen in other worlds.
It was a design similar to the dress that Adele wore at the temple the other day, symbolizing a special status.
Sehwa, noticing my gaze, continued with a somewhat awkward tone.

“Adele told me to wear it… They say you have to wear this to enter the temple. Here are the rules.”

Adele has become obsessed with religious games.
Like me.

Nodding her head slowly, Adele came up to her with her gungazing, and she asked.

“Mr. Jihyeok, have you seen the new followers?”

“From a distance, I saw women changing clothes with the help of existing believers. It was two people.”

“Okay. These are pretty things that I personally selected and picked out. Now that you have become our believer, please treat me well. One is a cheerleader and one is a cop.”

Cheerleaders and cops…
It’s good that people who are in mental and financial difficulties are not covering their jobs.
The former will be helpful for missionary work as much as working at a female workplace,
The latter seems like it might relieve what Marcella is doing.

And as Saehwa said, there are not many believers in the current Salvation Truth Church.
But it’s okay.
When these girls, who are in various occupations, enlist other humans, the enslaved humans enlist other humans…
Once a certain number is reached, the number of followers will increase exponentially.
The time for me to gain god’s power will also be shortened in proportion to the time the followers gain.

I simply drew a blueprint for the future and said to Sehwa.

“Have a meeting with Stella this evening. Including Yuria, Sylvia, and even my older sister.”

“Okay.”

“Yes. When your obsession is at its peak, don’t talk about me first.”

The corners of Sehwa’s lips rose slightly.
I knew at once what I had done with Stella.
With her meaningful eyes on her, she replied with a silent nod of her head.
I called Adele after she smiled at her.

“And Adele.”

When her own name was mentioned, Adele replied, eyes glistening with anticipation.

“Looks like I have something else to do. It must have something to do with the youngest, right?”

“You’re right.”

“I will gladly accept. What can I do?”

“As Adele is the person Stella and Sehwa feel most comfortable with, please take good care of him by his side.”

“It is a heavy duty. Leave it to me.”

After stroking Adele’s hair as she raised her nose, I met Sehwa’s eyes.
I wish she would have blocked her in advance if she thought she was going to cross her line.
Sehwa, who read my mind, smiled brightly, as if telling me not to worry.