Chapter 623 – Partners in Understanding

“Oh!?”

The goddess, who continued the work of creation in her mind, gave voice to the change that came without warning.

‘No way?’

The goddess dropped her hand from her work for a moment and closed her eyes and lifted her eyelids after she had properly checked them.

It was clear that the dirty contract with the demon god had been burned.

‘I can’t believe the contract has already expired…’

The joy of liberation is actually the second.

The goddess is not relieved that she is free from the contract with the demon god, but she feels the greatest joy and relief in the fact that Roman is returning soon.

─ I am motivated. I will definitely come back.

The image of Roman being overjoyed upon hearing her tell him his true name came to mind.

As I recalled the conversation of that day, the goddess’s wings fluttered and the corners of her mouth, which had been silently drawing a straight line, moved.

‘You always protect me, day and night.’

When she thinks of Roman, a feeling that cannot be explained other than warmth fills her whole body.

This is the first time in my long life that I am so excited about the future.

‘Roman. Show me her face quickly.

The goddess smiled with excitement as she reached down with her hand and opened her drawer, taking out one of the candies filled inside her and fiddling with it.

Perhaps because Roman left it behind, it was so sweet that it made her tongue tingle just looking at it rather than eating it.

A moment when I was spending time with such a happy feeling.

The goddess was in a dilemma.

‘Oh?’

Can she just stay in her mind like this until Roman comes?

If she moves, where should she place her steps?

Since she has no experience with feelings of love and affection, her thoughts do not flow smoothly, and she becomes restless.

“···.”

Rattling! After putting her candy in the drawer, the goddess lifted her butt and got out of bed.

She started walking around with her bare feet, showing her excitement.

I stand in front of her mirror, touch her hair, and check her clothes.

He neatly spread the disheveled blanket on her bed and smoothed out the wrinkles on the pillow she was holding.

“Hmm!”

A satisfied nod and flap of wings.

The goddess organized her thoughts neatly in preparation for some time with Roman.

She opened the door to the continent.

‘The kids will be happy when they hear about the situation.’

The goddess decided that her destination would be a mansion. The reason is very simple.

Of course, the goddess knew where Roman would head first after returning from Pandemonium.

It was a fact she knew even if she only thought about it for a moment, but it was a bit late for her to realize it because her mind didn’t move when Roman occupied one part of her consciousness.

‘And then…’

The goddess also has something she wants to check by showing her face.

The goddess herself must have noticed the fact that Roman’s schedule came to an end due to the destruction of the demon’s contract.

As another woman who desperately hoped that nothing would happen to Roman’s body, I wanted to check whether Roman’s condition was okay through the women who were bound together by the ring.

If there is a problem, the wives will be the quickest to notice.

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Roman’s mansion without Roman.

Dokgo-rin, who was being treated with Lee Cho-ah, reacted even before the image was properly opened.

“Hoo? A girl has arrived.”

“Yes?”

Immediately after those words, the goddess appeared, casting bright light into the imperial mansion, which was not a religious order.

“Ah! It’s a goddess!”

– Shhh!

“Welcome.”

Now that it is a familiar picture, instead of being surprised, everyone welcomes it with happy faces.

The only character who has yet to fully adapt to the existence of a goddess is Lee Cho-ah, who sticks closely to Dokgo-rin.

“Excuse me.”

“Well, I am also a shameless foodie.”

The goddess gave priority to the warrior in front of her.

Afterward, she smiled as she saw Atra coming closer and holding her hand.

“Atra. Excuse me for a moment.”

“How rude. I was waiting to see when you would come.”

In fact, she had already been assigned a room, but the goddess did not think her relationship with Roman was clear, so she never stayed in the mansion for a long time.

“I have urgent news to deliver, so I have to show my face like this.”

Everyone’s attention is focused.

Sensing that it might be bad news, the goddess hurriedly continued her story.

“I think Roman will be back soon.”

“Yes!?”

“Goddess, am I really… Really?”

“We didn’t feel anything…?”

The women who heard the conversation gathered around the goddess.

She was reassured by the women’s response that the goddess did not feel anything, and she continued with a light explanation.

“The contract with the demon god that was stuck in me like a thorn has been terminated. Looking at the procedure, it seemed like Roman had shown quite an extreme hand.”

Everyone’s mouths turn up at the good news. I feel like singing and dancing.

So, the ladies were chatting with the goddess about when she would be back.

Dokgo Lin, who was sitting at the table with Lee Cho-ah, looked out the window.

I put down the glass with strong liquor flowing.

He mutters with a surprised face that he didn’t expect this much.

“Huh…! The Imoogi bit the Yeouiju and became a dragon.”

“Sister Lin? Why are you doing this?”

Rumbling───!!! The sound of thunder coming from outside.

The loud thunder that echoed in the dry sky was clearly heard in everyone’s ears.

The sound was so different from normal thunder that the women had no choice but to go out into the yard.

Crackling! Pajik!

Dark red brain flags gathered in the yard and began to take the shape of Roman.

Seeing the women’s eyes widen.

Roman reacted first, smiling.

“I’ve been there.”

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I think I was in the yard for over an hour.

Time passed quickly as we consoled the crying women, proved that they were safe, and heard about the women’s physical condition and exchanged information about how they were doing.

Share a satisfying experience.

Roman entered the mansion and faced three guests.

“I was being rude. My spouse’s cooking skills are truly excellent.”

“Roman! I’m glad you came back safely! Thanks to your concern, I’m doing well…!”

“···Welcome.”

Lin, Lee Choa, and even the goddess.

Roman, who responded to the three’s reactions with a smile, looked to one side and spoke.

“Goddess. I have returned as promised.”

“···.”

The first place Roman’s eyes turned to was the goddess.

The women who followed her watched the relationship between the two without making any noise as the goddess, unable to bear her gaze, covered half of her face with her wings.

A bright, interesting smile is a bonus.

“Goddess.”

“Okay, say it.”

“I thought a lot while wandering around Pandemonium.”

Roman got down on one knee and showed her the ring.

Romance usually had a mischievous side, so capturing her mood made it even more enjoyable.

“It may be a little sudden, but I want you to know that I am extremely cautious and serious. Would you please accept it?”

“!!!”

The thought of proposing marriage in front of the ladies makes me lose consciousness.

It is only after biting her soft tongue several times that I realize it.

‘Isn’t it a dream!?’

Even as the goddess fantasizes about Roman’s return, she has never imagined such a perfect outcome in her conscience.

Even if she told me her true name, it felt like a dream because she didn’t even think about this much progress.

Reality easily exceeded imagination.

“W-That…? Ugh!”

The goddess breaks down.

A story that would have made her jump even if she was alone with Roman. The goddess seemed to have her eyes spinning as tickling glances poured in from around her.

The goddess’s face heats up like a volcano.

The organ called the heart is about to explode. She had to answer, but her lips were trembling and wouldn’t open.

“Goddess. Please give me her hand.”

After gulping down her saliva, the goddess slowly folded her wings and carefully stretched out one of her hands.

Even when I’m out of my mind, I have an instinct that I can’t kick a moment like this.

The fact that Roman was shaking the moment he put the ring on reminded me of Gleipnir and Rakshasa.

“Please take care of me in the future. Jinmyeong will come to hear from you soon.”

“Me too…! Please… Please…”

The goddess nodded with wide eyes and Roman got up and kissed lightly.

The women who were watching finally spoke up.

“Huh, my brother ended up taking over the goddess. I expected it though!”

“Congratulations!”

“I don’t know how far Mr. Roman wants to go.”

“Congratulations.”

“The goddess is now family too!”

– Sigh!

Leaving the goddess in her dazed state, surrounded by her ladies, Roman approached the two people at her table.

Lee Choa looked quite surprised by the progress between the goddess and Roman.

Rin said yes and was filling her drink.

“Lin.”

Her hand stopped before she passed the glass.

Dokgorin smiles when he sees Roman’s face.

“You looked like you were going to die, but were you starving?”

“Ugh. I think I’m going crazy.”

“It is truly a desperate feeling to woo a girl while suppressing that condition. If that child had felt it, he would have been moved.”

“I don’t even want to go that far.”

Roman felt his soul reacting to Dokgorin’s voice that seemed to know everything.

“Whether you resolve it or give up on diverging it, if you don’t resolve it, nothing will be in your hands.”

“That’s right.”

Roman’s whole body resonates with Dokgorin’s accurate empathy.

“So?”

Dokgorin waited for Roman to say something about having a fight.

But surprisingly, Roman did not respond right away and turned his gaze to look at the goddess.

“Goddess.”

“Uh, huh?”

“Everyone who has been with me knows that I am too greedy. However, I would even sacrifice my life for the woman who gave me my heart.”

“···.”

It’s a happy word.

But she, not only the goddess, but her wives could not understand why such a thing was said.

“I told you that I put a lot of thought into Pandemonium.”

“Hmm, I remember it because it was right before…?”

“What I will do next will never be an impulsive decision. Can I act as I please?”

She seriously seeks her answer.

The goddess nodded without thinking for long. She was in a position to accept anything.

“Thank you for your understanding. I will repay and make up for this behavior with a lifetime of love.”

Roman smiled at the embarrassed goddess and moved her head back to her table.

“Lin.”

“Stop the flow without warning… And speak.”

With her mouth pouting, Dokgo Rin lifted the glass filled by Lee Choa.

“Do you know how extreme this thirst is?”

“Of course.”

“I’m happy.”

That’s why Roman made a decision in her mind.

I need a doggolin. Want to have. It has to be this woman.

Just as the wives scratch Roman’s itchy corners with their own tendencies, only Dokgo-rin is able to understand and solve his problems.

I am afraid that time will pass, and I will go somewhere else.

I don’t want you to go anywhere. I want you to swing your sword while only looking at me.

I want you to share a drink with me, laugh, and share the story behind the results. It would be nice if we could exchange by expressing explicit impressions and opinions in straightforward language.

The form of this emotion is probably…

“Lin.”

“Are you going to ruin my name? Stop calling me that and tell me your business.”

“This may be something you’ve heard so many times, but listen to it one more time.”

Roman is in front of her drinking glass, bringing it to her mouth.

A ring with a dark red color was placed.

“If you lose in sparring, become my woman.”

“Fuuuuup——!!!”

Dokgo Rin spat out all the alcohol that was in her mouth.