Chapter 187 – #41_Twin Rush

#185

One.
Fortunately for Sharon, Deneb didn’t come to collect the debt or to collect it after hearing that the debtor had collected a large bounty.
In fact, the 58 billion won he lent to Sharon 10 years ago is nothing more than a pittance in front of the Jemanai family’s enormous wealth.

The purpose of Jemani lending money to Sharon in the first place was not to do debt business, but rather to read the magical research data that Evergreen had accumulated so far as collateral.
Therefore, unlike Sharon’s trembling, Deneb entered the living room with a light greeting.

Siwoo arranged the table in the living room, which was littered with various items, and guided Deneb.
Sharon noticed, then took the fruit out of the refrigerator and washed it.
Deneb glanced at Sharon and then at Siu, then handed over the paper bag she was holding in her hand.

“It’s a housewarming gift.”
“Oh, thank you.”

It is clear that the shape and weight of the paper bag, as well as the shaking you feel when you accept it, are alcohol.
In any case, Siwoo seemed to notice.

Usually, a housewarming party consists of bright smiles or loud celebrations, but Deneb sat there with an expressionless expression throughout.
One of the reasons is that, unlike Albireo, who took Shiu’s circumstances into consideration, Deneb, who was fussy, was a little more difficult to deal with.

“Keuheum, I live comfortably thanks to Count Jemanai’s kindness.”

To break the uncomfortable silence, Siwoo clears his throat for no reason and gets lucky.
Deneb, who had been groping every corner of the room with his gaze, also responded.

“I felt uncomfortable when I heard that he was leaving the present world after refusing to accept me as a guest. I’m glad to see you’re doing well.”

I don’t know how serious he was, but Deneb was polite.
Something sweats

The decisive reason for Siu’s half-expelled from Gehenna was that he was concerned about forming a close relationship with his twin that crossed the line.
Under such circumstances, within a year, she lives with another witch…
He was secretly concerned about how he would appear in Deneb’s eyes.

“Are there any difficulties in life?”
“Thanks to your consideration, I am living in abundance.”
“Okay.”

But Deneb didn’t make it an issue.
Come to think of it, he had taken the front line before that, but he treated Siwoo quite respectfully.
In this situation, he wasn’t blind enough to add, ‘That’s because her sister’s side kicked her out halfway…’.

“De, let’s talk while eating.”
“Thank you.”

At that time, Sharon, who had been cutting fruit for a long time in the kitchen, sliced ​​her pears and apples full, and she put them on the table somewhere stiffly.
For Sharon, who did not know the details of her backstory, it felt like she was sitting in the same seat as a wild beast, not knowing when to eat her.

“Thank you for taking such a precious step… Why did you come to visit us?”

Sharon listens to Siwoo’s question and quietly swallows her breath.
Deneb gnawed at one of the apples and sighed in reply.

“Whoa… I think it would be quicker to talk about it while looking at it.”
“What do you mean by that…”

On the other hand, Shi-woo is confused by Deneb’s words, which he cannot understand.
Deneb hesitated several times before getting up.
Then he lifted the dress, which was wide and gave the impression of a modest lady.

Siwoo couldn’t even cover his eyes at the sudden reveal of his panties.
However, there was no way to know the color of the undergarments of the famous Gemanai Count Deneb.
It was because when Deneb suddenly pulled up the hem of her skirt, familiar faces appeared from within like a magic show.

“……”
“……”

Needless to say, Odile and Odette were wrapped up in Deneb’s skirt like a baby bird.
Instead of her trademark half-bonnet, she braided her hair in several strands and put it up in a bun head like a princess.
The adult-like jet-black dress harmonized with the doll-like features and boasted unchanging cuteness.

Siu was surprised.
The place where the twins popped out is also surprising, but it is because they never imagined that the countess, a foolish daughter, would bring her twins to the present.

“For my honor, this surprise was conceived and planned by these troublemakers.”
“I guess you would know that even if you didn’t tell me…”

Deneb shyly tidied up the hem of her skirt as soon as the twins came out, perhaps leaving the spatial refraction on for a while.
Seeing that his expression softened a bit, it must be because his face, which had been hard until recently, was reluctantly fitting into this event.

“……”
“……”

However, Odile and Odette, who thought they would rush at Siwoo at any moment, stood still as if they were caught in a lag.
She was staring at Sharon with her jewel-like purple eyes wide open as if in shock.
Even Odette’s side has his mouth half open.

“Hey guys?”

Deneb tilted his head.
The twins, excited to meet their assistant, wandered the hallways all night, losing sleep, and excitedly saying they would dress up from dawn.
But even though I met the assistant who said he missed me until his tongue was worn out, he didn’t even say hello.
Clearly out of courtesy, Bar Deneb tapped the twins on the back.

“It’s been a while, assistant.”
“I’m glad you seem to be healthy.”

The twins, who had been urged a couple of times, politely and politely gave a noble greeting that even the teacher in charge of etiquette could not find fault with.
It was not something everyone could do just because someone taught them, but the ‘nobility’ who had honed their innate nobility from their birth was a grace that could be seen in words.

“Uh, yes. Nice to meet you It’s been a long time.”
“Yes.”
“Yes.”

He probably weighs himself in front of Deneb.
Siwoo was happy, but slightly embarrassed at the excessive sense of distance.
Waiting for the three of them to say hello, Deneb opened his mouth.

“The twins were making a fuss about missing their assistant so much that I brought them along for official duties. I plan to stay here for about four days.”
“Yes?”
“Originally, I was going to get a separate room, but… Well, I’ll be here too, so there shouldn’t be a big problem. I plan to pay enough for letting you stay.”
“Yes, but are you really okay?”
“Are you okay?”

Shiu explained to Deneb why he was surprised.

“Isn’t the current world dangerous? Apparently there are outcasts and homunculus and so on…”

Yes.
I know very well how Albireo and Deneb care and love their twins.
However, it was difficult to understand that he had to take the risk of going out in this world only in line with the twins’ stubbornness.

“I don’t know if I’m going to live here all the time, but it’s not a perfect lawless zone in this world. Siwoo’s case is a combination of various special cases, so it can be particularly dangerous, but how many outcasts raise apprentice witches in this world.”

To put it simply, wandering the streets with an apprentice witch is as dangerous as a dangerous overseas trip, but not as dangerous as going on tour to a third world conflict zone.
That was Deneb’s explanation.

“I would appreciate it if you could take the twins on a local tour when the day comes. Because I’m busy with work, so I won’t be able to accompany you. It is also important to accumulate various experiences as an apprentice witch.”
“All right.”
“And could you come out for a minute? Odile, Odette.”
“”Your master.””
“You guys, don’t play around quietly and wait here.”
“”Yes.””

Deneb and Siu went up to the roof for a while, leaving behind the twins, who answered the most calmly of all Siwoo had ever seen.
There was still a strong wind and rain blowing, but with one gesture from Deneb, a thin film formed and blocked both wind and raindrops.

“Do you smoke?”
“Yes, it is.”
“Shall we talk over a smoke?”

Deneb naturally lit a cigarette, and Siu also turned his head and lit it.
The smoke that was exhaled flies all over the place and scatters violently.
Beautiful Deneb started the conversation with a deep sigh.

“How is it? Life in this world.”
“It’s not like I didn’t have any troubles, but I think I can live thanks to the consideration of various things. The ring you gave me was very helpful.”
“That is fortunate. Frankly, I wanted you to stay in Gehenna. If anything went wrong, the bed would have been disturbed.”

As the last image of Deneb in his memory was a scene where he was angry when he was caught kissing Odile (Denev knew that), Siwoo’s tone was more favorable than expected.

“No. I was stubborn because I wanted to go back.”
“… Actually, I heard the story from Albireo belatedly. I was half forced to leave.”
“Oh, that’s…”
“Sorry.”

Deneb looked calm, probably because he hadn’t heard of the cause of Siu’s expulsion.
I paused for a while and asked.

“How is your relationship with the person you are with?”

Siwoo hesitated a little at the sudden question.
It was a delay caused by not being able to accurately determine what to explain.

“I’m sorry for bringing you into the house without permission.”
“Siwoo-kun, I’m not trying to reprove you.”
“…A friend. Somehow, things worked out and we ended up staying together.”

Seeing Shiu’s answer, Deneb put on a worried expression for a moment.

“You mean you’re not officially dating or dating or anything like that?”
“Yes.”

I was on the verge of adding the word yet… But I gave up.

Deneb had a more worried look on his face.

In fact, Deneb had a lot to think about.
He has never been particularly deeply involved with men, but he has lived through his years.
Pondering the scene when his twins face Siu, there was something I felt.

The fact that the twins had a crush on Siwoo was so certain that no evidence was needed.
In Deneb’s opinion, Siu is also a good man who is willing to allow Siu to become deeply involved with Odile or Odette later on.
Even after becoming a spiritual body, you can live as a lifelong spouse without worrying about the lifespan of the male side.

However, as a result of the Count’s family not trusting Siwoo and hastily using their hands…
‘He was kicked out’, ‘the twins were deprived of the opportunity to have a good relationship’, and ‘the opportunity could have been passed on to another witch’.
It occurred to me once again that I had done a disservice to him as well, and I had no face with his twin.

Of course, she has no intention of permitting a thoughtless acquaintance as it could threaten the apprentice witch’s safety itself.
It’s like letting twins play with unexploded ordnance.

But other than that.
For example, the twins spend intimate time with Siu and leave a good impression.
They plan to build good memories together and arrange things in such a way that even if they are apart for a while, Siwoo will remember her twin.

“I’m busy with work, so I won’t be around the twins for long. Please take good care of Siwoo.”
“Yes?”
“We haven’t seen each other in a while, but if I’m in the middle of it, it will be uncomfortable for both of us.”
“No. Both Odile and Odette will enjoy spending time with Count Deneb.”

Deneb was satisfied with his answer.
If he had been a man full of dark hearts, he would not have kicked the opportunity to be alone with the twins.

Deneb admitted that her judgment was clouded by the shock that Odile had a boyfriend that day.
A man who risked his life twice for others couldn’t be so pathetic as to reach out to his twin without thinking and ruin the bowl.

“I have sent gifts to the twins, so make sure you use them well. I’ll be staying at a nearby hotel, so if you need to contact me, please call me here. Oh, can you tell the twins that something urgent happened and they went home first?”
“All right.”

After handing the business card to Siwoo, who was bewildered, Deneb went down the stairs first.