Chapter 433 – An Honest Heart

Squeak… Squeak…

A rainbow-colored Aether that moves peacefully.
Magnifying it, I nodded my head as I saw the black malice spreading from the corner.

‘It has grown.’

It’s a slow pace, but it’s growing properly.
From the disgust caused by Alex’s disobedience, to the sympathy and camaraderie towards the monsters that acknowledge him…
Everything I’ve done up until now has been growing the malice inherent in Stella.
From now on, I will erode Aether at an even faster rate.

Click.

I pressed the button to bring the screen in and stood up.
Then the doctor who was sitting next to me came up to me and asked.

“What do you think? Is it well eroded?”

“For now.”

“I’m glad. Oh, and I saw the device Marcella made. Was it great?”

“Saw? It’s a machine that can be called Marcella’s greatest masterpiece. You should have given me a little compliment.”

“Of course I did.”

It depicts Marcella wagging her tail in embarrassment at the doctor’s praise.
With a light laugh, I sat the doctor on his lap.
Then she took both of her hands to her stomach and stroked them gently.
Not stopping there, he put his hand inside her thigh and kneaded it slowly, and the doctor flinched and responded.

Her wriggling shoulders.
I wondered if the wings would pop out, but that worry was unfounded.
I said, caressing her wing bone, which had faded in an instant.

“Are you able to control more flexibly than last time?”

“… Yes… Sehwa helped me a lot… But Jihyuk-ah.”

“Say it.”

“Where is Stella now? Did you go looking for her brother…?”

“Originally, she was going to do that, but Adele flirted with her co-workers for a drink, so she’ll be in the officetel now.”

“Okay…? If finding her unreachable brother is a lower priority than drinking with her colleagues… Shouldn’t it be okay to put more malice into it?”

“It’s not that I haven’t thought about it, but for now, my plan is to move as carefully as possible.”

“Yes. If you are, I will follow.”

The person who followed the will of my ex-husband and cried out for justice disappeared everywhere, and Dr. Van, who became my relative and even my child.
If he sees the doctor like this, he will hit the ground and shed tears.
It’s a shame not to see it. That would have been really fun.
Still, there is an alternative named Alex, so let’s be content with that.

Whoa-! Ugh-!

I spent time kissing the doctor from the nape of his neck to his shoulder line, but when my phone rang, I licked my lips.
Looking at the jumbled up caller ID, it is Watson.

“Report.”

-Yes, master. It is said that the commander of the Future Command held a secret meeting with heads of state today. It seems that sooner or later the World Union will make an announcement. I think it’s probably about the creation of the organization that I reported to you the other day.

“Okay?”

Will a new hero be born who will become my slave and arrow holder?
In order to use them, I think they’ll set up a headquarters like us…
I won’t move as hastily as I need enough preparation, but at least I think I’ve come to the countdown.
You got a baby from the World Union. I guess we didn’t really like it.

“Anything else?”

-There is not.

“Good work.”

-Thank you.

After I hung up the phone, I asked the doctor who had listened to the conversation while he was lost in thought.

“Any problem?”

“I’m thinking about whether I should prepare for the public opinion contest.”

“A public opinion war? Ah… I see what you mean.”

The World Federation has only heroes, nothing else.
I don’t know about the Iblian explorers and portals that can predict the appearance of monsters, as well as various technologies that the headquarters has.
Because of this, obviously… A public opinion campaign was to be held even before the creation of the new headquarters.

Requesting to share the portal with the Beast Slayer HQ…
Asking to share the technology to maintain the Evilian explorer…
In addition to this, they will try to take away the know-how of the Headquarters by packaging it for a greater cause.
If you show disapproval, they will slowly try to erode your image by sending out knights who discredit the headquarters all over the world.

The solution to this part is simple.
I stroked the doctor’s belly again and continued.

“Don’t prepare. I can help you. It’s not bad for us to infiltrate them in the name of technology sharing.”

“Okay. Will you just stay still?”

“Yes.”

We will always ostensibly move for peace on Earth.
Until when? Until all the new heroes become my limbs,
And until the number of followers of the Church of Salvation has greatly increased, and my power becomes very strong.

“Oh, and I have a favor for you.”

“Say it.”

“I want you to find out the list of combatants recruited from the World Union. It will be difficult, but will you find it while sharing information with Watson?”

“Yes. I’ll be sure to find out.”

If it is my opinion, the doctor will send unconditional support and help.
I love that.

**

[Brother, sleep first. I, Alex, came over… We talked, and I’m going to sleep at my house today. I love you.]

What I received as soon as I returned home was Stella’s talk.
I immediately turned on the wiretaps I had planted in Stella’s house.
To be honest, I didn’t expect you to come back today, but I’ll have to find out what you’re talking about.

-How have you been doing? Ignoring all calls and calls… Do you know how worried I was?

It hasn’t been long since Alex came back.
It’s good to be able to understand the conversation from the beginning.

-Sorry. Originally, I was going to come tomorrow, but I just came back quickly because I was in a good mood. But did your sister drink?

Her voice is quite calm for having been bitten by me a few days ago.
Let’s keep listening.

-Yes. A little bit with my co-workers…

-A colleague, a celebrity?

-No, um… These are the people I got to know while working out.

-Okay? Aren’t they the people who know Song Ji-hyeok?

I thought you were sensitive too.

-No, Jihyeok oppa knows them well too.

-I thought so. I still can’t come to my senses.

-Alex, that way…

-Okay, I’ve been thinking about it while I’ve been at my old house for the past few days.

-…. Wait. Listen to me first

-What?

– I’ve been thinking about it for the past few days. Why did our relationship become like this?

Alex is quiet.
What facial expression are you making?
After a moment of silence, Stella’s mouth opened again.

-I think I had something like obsessive compulsiveness to make you not grow up as hard as I did. So I put a lot of pressure on you. I want to say thank you for putting up with me even though I acted like this.

A sudden reconciliation mood? Is this a little out of the ordinary?

-What did you put up with? I just pretended to put up with it because it didn’t work because I just rebelled.

-Still, being patient is being patient. Thank you for being honest… That’s not what I want to say… School starts soon, right?

-Yes.

-You don’t have to go.

-…. What?

– You don’t have to go to school.

Alex was so surprised that he didn’t say anything for a while.
I understand. I was quite surprised too, but I wonder if he was shocked?
She must have disliked the long silence, Stella continued her words.

– It’s a decision I made after thinking about it for a long time. I won’t tell you to take the GED. I want you to follow your dreams If you don’t have a dream, look for it. Do what you want to do. Jihyeok and I will help you.

Dulleongi, I was doing well, but what if I mention my name?
To Alex, I’m the opposite.

-That bastard…

As expected, Alex was about to burst into anger.
However, he stopped talking and just let out a sigh, as if his older sister was seriously looking after him.

-Ha… Yes. Thanks for saying that, sister. By the way…

-By the way?

-I hate it when my sister is with someone named Song Ji-hyeok.

-Can I ask you why Jihyeok hates you so much?

-I told you. It’s sinister. Not only that… I also told you what he said to me… No. Noona will not even try to believe me if I do this for a hundred days.

– Because it makes no sense.

Hearing Stella’s resolute voice about me makes me smile.

-… Did your sister do that the other day? Do I have a mental illness?

-Yes. But it’s outrageous…

– I think my sister should go to the hospital.

-Alex! You really…!

Stella would think that Alex was talking nonsense.
Not to mention, she’s frequently tested on the medical equipment in her lab.
After the battle, she receives medical treatment and even checks for mental problems.
The result is of course normal. So if Alex’s words could touch you, you wouldn’t be able to reach them.

-Has the atmosphere been good until now? But why did it get so hot?

-What are you talking about?

-You know very well that I hate Song Ji-hyeok. Are you mad at me for mentioning that bastard? Anna?

-…. Alex… That’s…

-Know. I know. My sister really likes Song Ji-hyeok. But did you really have to mention that bastard in a place like this?

Yes, this time Alex is right.
It was too harsh to bring out my name even at the reconciliation table.
What, you did very well, our clumsy.

-…. You’re right. Sorry. My mistake.

Stella was willing to apologize, but Alex was still angry.
The sound of her snorting was heard all the way here.

– I’m really sorry that my older sister became like this.

-I’m sorry… So could you sit down? Let’s talk slowly again.

-Let’s talk in this state? I can’t

-Then what should I do…? It’s been a long time since I came here, but you won’t be here if we have to talk…

Stella’s voice trembled.
She’s crying Regretful.
I’ll go to comfort you right after it’s over.

-I plan to stay here for a while, so let’s wake up and talk again.

-…. Really…?

-Uh. I was worried about my sister while we were away. It’s the same now. Since I’m not going anywhere, talk to me tomorrow.

-Yeah… I’ll do that. Good idea… Have you eaten? If you haven’t eaten, should I serve it right now?

-Nope. I’m really tired today So let’s eat together tomorrow morning.

-Okay… Hurry up and rest.

It was followed by a clicking sound, accompanied by the sniffling of her nose.
Looks like Stella stole her tears after seeing Alex enter.
Turning off the wiretap, I took a moment to talk to Stella.

[If Alex is sleeping, could you set the door lock to silence?]

Then the reply came right away.

[I said I was tired… But you want to come…? I think I’d better take a break today…]

[Miss you. I can’t sleep because you’re not here.]

[Okay…? Shall I stop by my brother’s house for a while?]

[Not. I’ll just go through the window. Open the window of your room.]

[What?]

Whoa-!

The cell phone starts ringing right away.
Ignoring Stella’s phone call, I went into the room closest to Stella’s and opened the window and pushed myself out.

“Brother…! Brother…! I’ll silence the door lock…! Come to the hallway…! Don’t do that…!”

Stella’s desperate voice poked her head out.
Pretending not to hear, I put my hand over my ear and stepped onto the railing without hesitation.
Shall I go away on purpose? Then Stella would transform and save me.
Not. Stella might scream, so I’ll just have to get over it.

I’m going to have fun with Stella today.
I’ll relieve all the stress you received from Alex.
So you can eat comfortably and be honest with your feelings.
That’s how you can nurture the malice within you.