Feeling of Alienation (8)

I should have stopped Erina from drinking.

It is too late to regret it later.

“Erina. “Keep your hands still.”

“Ugh… “

While he was riding on my back, he was secretly fiddling with my body.

The obsession that seemed to have gotten better after being scolded by me was reappearing.

When I saw that, I was half convinced.

She hasn’t changed. I just learned how to be patient.

It can be said that it is a great progress, but there is still a long way to go.

“You… “Do you like me?”

“Okay. I like you. But…”

“Don’t lie… !”

Didn’t he suddenly grab my hair and shake it wildly?

The eyes of people around me changed as I complained more aggressively than usual.

Kayla tried to step forward, but Celica held her hand and stopped her.

Erina was drunk and no one could stop her.

It was best to quickly return to the mansion and sleep.

“Kayla. For now, let’s wait and see.”

“…”

As soon as Tyria came forward, Kayla fell quietly.

Of course, my face was full of resentment, but I couldn’t help it.

“Kayla. Are your clothes okay?”

“Yes. My lord. Everything is dry.”

Erina was hit with water, but her clothes were back in good condition.

I guess they used fire magic to dry it, but I’m glad I didn’t walk around the streets in wet clothes.

“Seohyun…!”

“Okay. Erina.”

Do you really hate being looked at by other people?

While I had no choice but to return to the mansion, I had no choice but to take care of Erina.

After about ten minutes of twists and turns, I was able to arrive at the mansion.

And the guard of the mansion welcomed us.

“Did anything special happen while you were there?”

“Yes. “It was so boring that nothing happened.”

Celica’s expression brightened when she heard that the children were safe.

When we opened the front door and went inside, the children were waiting for us.

“Senior Celica!”

“You’ve been there. Seohyun.”

The children greet us warmly when they see our faces.

Their expressions brightened a lot during the month we were gone.

Everyone had fat on their faces as if they had eaten properly.

“Guys! Everyone had a bad day, right?”

Celica ran towards the children and hugged them tightly.

The children smiled innocently as they were held in Celica’s arms.

“Sister. “Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Okay. I’m fine. Mark.”

“You defeated the Spirit King, right? Everyone told me!”

I quickly got out of the noisy atmosphere and entered the mansion.

I went upstairs and headed to an empty room.

This room was originally supposed to be Erina’s room.

Since she said she would live in my room, there was no owner.

From now on, I plan to let Erina become independent in her room.

Of course, there is no way she would be left alone in the room.

“Ruler. Erina. Lie down here.”

I laid a very drunk Erina down on the bed.

He held on to my clothes as if he didn’t want to leave me, but I was barely able to get them off.

It would be nice to just fall asleep, but Erina didn’t stay still.

“Don’t go. Let’s sleep together… “

“Let’s sleep today and wake up tomorrow and talk.”

“Then just stay with me until I go to bed…”

Because I know very well what will happen if I don’t grant her wishes.

I decided to lie down next to Erina and stay with her until she falls asleep.

What happened after that was obvious.

While drunk, he started crying and begging for affection from me.

While I was listening to her complaints, darkness was slowly coming.

***

“Kayla. Are you okay?”

Tyria came to Kayla’s room to comfort her.

Every time Erina harassed Seohyun, Kayla suffered but couldn’t do anything.

Seeing that, Tyria felt a sense of kinship.

Because there were many times when he was helplessly defeated by Erina.

I could fully understand her feelings.

“Thank you. Tyria… “

Kayla’s expression brightened, perhaps because she was comforted in her own way.

Kyla also didn’t hate Tyria.

Although it started off as a bad relationship, he is now a trustworthy person.

It could be said that he was an ally against her enemy.

And the biggest enemy was, without a doubt, Erina.

Even though I couldn’t stop Erina alone.

With the help of Celica and Tyria, I might be able to defeat her by force.

That’s why Kayla had a special regard for Celica and Tyria.

But recently, there was something that made Kayla’s heart feel uncomfortable.

“Tyria. “What do you think of your lord?”

“Huh? You mean Seohyun…?”

Tyria suppressed her embarrassed expression at Kayla’s sudden question.

I smiled and opened my mouth while calming my trembling voice.

“He is a precious benefactor to me. Thanks to Seohyun, our village was able to stay safe.”

“…That’s right. Because my lord is a hero.”

Hero. Seohyun is the only person who can receive the title of hero.

Even though he denied it, everyone acknowledged it.

That’s why people began to gather around him.

There were many people he embraced, like Kayla, Celica, and Tyria.

On the other hand, there were some who recognized his abilities and approached him.

“Tyria. “I love you, lord.”

“Ugh. “I know.”

“And I… “I don’t like my lord having relationships with other women.”

At that moment, venom appeared in Kayla’s eyes.

I wasn’t just talking about Erina.

Coincidentally, there were many women by Seohyun’s side.

And Kayla suddenly had an idea.

‘Maybe it’s not a coincidence…?’

Julia, Catalina, and the other women I’ve met so far.

In fact, I think he may have approached Seohyun with impure intentions.

Of course, Celica and Tyria were different.

Because he was the person that Seohyun originally planned to welcome as a colleague.

But let’s see Tyria and Seohyun together.

Kayla wasn’t in a very good mood.

“Tyria. Did I tell you last time? “I don’t think of my lord rationally.”

“Okay. That’s right.”

“I trust you. “The same goes for you too, right?”

“Okay. “Me too.”

Kayla finally smiled sincerely at Tyria’s confident voice.

Even though Kayla didn’t realize Tyria’s feelings.

There was no telling how far her lies could go.

Tyria was afraid of both Erina and Kayla.

Kayla chose to confront Erina, but she lacked determination.

That’s why Tyria took the last step.

“My lord may come out soon. “I will go to my lord’s bedroom.”

Seohyun and Kayla especially spent a lot of time alone.

But I didn’t know what kind of conversation the two people were having.

Tyria also listened a few times, but she always kept her voice low.

It’s a secret that only the two of you know between a man and a woman.

Tyria was scared but also curious.

“Kayla. “What kind of conversation do you have with Seohyun when you’re alone?”

Then Kayla was surprised and shook her head.

It was such a dramatic reaction that Tyria, who actually asked the question, thought it was strange.

“Well, that. “It’s not a big deal.”

“Okay? Since we are alone every day, I wonder if something is going on.”

Tyria also speaks as calmly as possible.

In fact, her heart was beating loudly.

I’m sure we’ll exchange words of love.

Maybe the progress goes beyond that.

It was unknown territory for Tyria, who had never been with a man before.

But Kayla couldn’t open her mouth.

Of course, there were times when we had simple conversations.

According to the master’s orders, the truth of the world had to be kept silent.

“It’s just not that important.”

“…?”

“Nothing special is going on, so don’t worry… !”

Kayla leaves the room without saying goodbye.

Upon seeing that, Tyria became even more suspicious.

But even today, my conscience pricked me about secretly eavesdropping.

Perhaps Seohyun will notice and be more careful.

For the time being, Tyria decided to abstain from Gwaneum.

If you’re not careful, you might incur his hatred.

***

“Okay. “You’re back.”

The day after returning to the capital.

I bowed my head in the throne room of the kingdom.

Dozens of eyes looking at me.

For the most part, there was a mixture of caution and fear rather than goodwill.

But there was only one person who had eyes full of favor towards me.

“I didn’t know you could really do it, but you really did a great job.”

The king sits cross-legged on a huge throne.

It was a very poor and rude attitude.

To me, who knew her feelings, it just seemed like childish bravado.

I guess it’s fortunate that I didn’t smoke like I did when we first met.

“Yes. If you have made a contribution, it would be natural to give an award.”

“…”

“Is there a gift you’d like to receive? I’ll give you anything as long as my luggage allows.”

I was already anticipating the reward.

That’s why I answered as soon as the king finished speaking.

“In one month. My colleagues and I are planning to head to the Demon World.”

“…?!”

The atmosphere around me changed with my remarks.

Heading to the Demon World, I have never entered the Demon World before.

The reason was obvious.

Dense fog covering the demon world.

This is because the energy made up of demonic energy covers the demon world.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes. Please allow it.”

There weren’t many people. Catalina and Malcolm, including me and my colleagues.

As my words continued, more than just my surprise, I started laughing in an absurd way.

To others, what I said was practically suicidal.

But the King was listening to me seriously.

“…You don’t know the meaning of a reward.”

“I say this with all my heart.”

I was half sure.

The King will not refuse my request.

Not long after, the king sighed heavily and waved his hands.

“I’ll think about it for a bit, so please leave for now.”

In other words, let’s talk separately, just the two of us.

After realizing her intention, he slowly lowered his head.

And as soon as I left the throne room, a familiar man approached me.

“…Follow me.”

As expected, the king’s direct servant caught me.

I nodded quietly and followed behind him.