Maintenance (2)

A peaceful afternoon.

Today too, Kayla was having a peaceful day.

“Whoa…”

When I returned to the mansion after training as usual, Celica was waiting for me.

She had already returned from training and was taking a rest.

I waited for her to return and handed her some water.

“Great job. Kayla.”

“Ah. Thank you.”

Kayla drank water and looked around the mansion.

I noticed that the mansion was quieter than usual.

“Where are the children?”

“We all went out into the streets of the capital together.”

“Okay? “Didn’t you go?”

“They said he went there with the guards. “I don’t think there’s any need to follow along.”

Even if the streets of the capital have become less safe.

The guards of the mansion were trustworthy enough.

Thanks to that, there was a quiet silence in the mansion.

While you are practicing, how are other people spending their time?

After drinking enough water, Kayla went upstairs and headed to the innermost room.

The place she headed to was Seohyun’s room.

Even though I knocked quietly on the door, there was no answer.

“My lord. Are you inside?”

Instead of an answer, a faint breathing was heard beyond the door.

It definitely looked like he was sleeping inside.

Should I go into the room?

It was right to quietly return to the room like this.

For the first time in a long time, the desire to see my lord sleeping arose.

‘It’s unfair… ‘

Erina is currently staying in the master’s room.

I will be able to see my lord sleeping every day.

Just as I had no choice but to leave the door.

Someone opened the door and came out.

“You…”

The bloody gaze you feel as soon as the door opens.

But Kayla no longer felt fear.

The two had already fought and argued fiercely.

Because we have exchanged energy countless times like now.

Kayla also did not back down and was fighting back.

“Get out now.”

“If you touch my lord, I will not remain quiet.”

It was meaningless bravado, but the atmosphere was bloody.

But I had no intention of arguing directly.

Kayla quietly turned around and walked away from the room.

Then Tyria, who had been watching, quietly opened the door and came out.

“Kayla. “You’re not fighting, right… ?”

“Oh, no. “I’m sorry.”

Kayla quickly smiled at Tyria’s words.

Did I become sensitive without realizing it because I was having a war of nerves with Erina?

Fortunately, Tyria also smiled and gestured.

A signal to come into one’s room.

When I went into her room, what caught my eye the most was the flower pot.

“It’s a gift from my master.”

“Huh. “I plan to raise it with care.”

Maybe I thought I would miss my hometown after living in the capital.

I chose flowers that often bloomed in the village she was in.

“So what kind of gift did you receive?”

At Tyria’s words, Kayla took out the necklace hidden inside her robe.

A gold necklace similar to her golden eyes.

This is a gift that Seohyun chose after careful consideration.

“I have to cherish it from now on.”

Tyria placed the necklace preciously in her hand.

Tyria was filled with envy as she saw that.

Rings and necklaces. A gift that you cannot accept without permission.

Kayla said that receiving a ring as a gift means accepting a marriage proposal.

Kayla always boasted about her wish to get married.

Every time that happened, Tyria’s heart would sink.

What will happen to you if Seohyun and Kayla become a couple?

It’s already too late to be the first.

At least I wanted to remain as one of Seohyun’s precious people.

But the two barriers were too high.

Tyria was secretly holding her breath, waiting for an opportunity.

“Everyone was here.”

Just then, Serica also came to Tyria’s room.

Naturally, the three people sat together and chatted happily.

Most of their topics were limited.

Their past or hometown. And Seohyun and Erina.

Today’s topic was directed to Seohyun.

“You’re still sleeping today.”

“You must be very tired. “I had a long conversation with Erina last night.”

“… Seohyun, you’re having a hard time too.”

Erina must have continued the conversation one-sidedly.

The problem is that Seohyun doesn’t push her away either.

Considering her usual behavior, there is absolutely no reason to feel affection for her.

Seohyun continued to take care of her and stay with her.

No matter how much Erina does, he quietly turns a blind eye.

These days, the distance seemed to be getting further away, but we were still sharing the same room.

“I guess it’s because Erina-sama’s looks are outstanding.”

“Not only because of his looks, but also because his skills are outstanding.”

“Besides, I spent the longest time with Seohyun.”

Tyria and Celica exchanged reasonable opinions in their own way.

Kayla closed her mouth with a stern expression.

Unlike the two, Kayla was thinking differently.

‘Shouldn’t I tell the truth to both of them someday?’

The reason why Seohyun especially cares for and cares for Erina.

And the reason why you cannot actively intervene between them.

Because everyone knows the truth of this world.

How would the two react if they found out about this world and Erina’s identity?

Especially if Celica finds out about the goddess’s situation.

Will Celica be able to maintain her faith?

“Kayla. “What’s wrong?”

“Are you worried? “You don’t look good.”

Kayla quickly turned her head and denied what the two said.

It’s just that I have more thoughts.

The two offered comfort without knowing what Kayla was thinking.

It seems like she thought she was pushed out by Erina.

To be honest, it is true that I felt envious and jealous of Erina.

Rather, I was paying more attention to the two people.

‘In order to save the goddess, we will have to head to the top of the snowy mountain in the Demon World.’

Of course, since you have to head there with your colleagues, some explanation will be needed.

Seohyun hasn’t said anything about this yet, so we’re just waiting.

‘My lord must have a plan.’

Kayla simply chose to follow what her master said.

Because that is the right attitude as a lord’s servant.

***

While Seohyun was sleeping, Erina was by her side.

“Huh… Haha…”

Breathe in deeply and repeat exhaling.

Then, little by little, he started moving his body and getting closer.

I suppressed the urge to hug his body tightly like this.

I was satisfied with the fact that we were together under the same blanket.

“Why do you hate me…”

“…”

“I only have you…” ” “I’ve tried my best for you so far… “

A voice that anyone who hears could misunderstand that Erina is in a sad position.

Even Erina felt truly aggrieved.

Because of Seohyun, I was able to exist and live.

That’s why I did my best to receive affection and attention from him.

But what really came back was his rebuke.

Now it is forbidden to even approach him.

‘It’s all because of those b*tches… !’

The reason he doesn’t pay attention is because of Seohyun’s colleagues.

If it weren’t for them, Seohyun would have devoted all her time to herself.

Since I couldn’t break his stubbornness, I had no choice but to allow it.

Looking back, it was a choice I only regretted.

Especially Kayla. That b*tch was the biggest obstacle.

‘A b*tch like a thief… ‘

Even though I don’t know anyone else, I decided to never forgive Kayla.

I couldn’t help it until now, but if the opportunity comes someday.

‘If that happens… Seohyun…’

Suddenly, anxiety bloomed in Erina’s heart.

Seohyun has already become close to her colleagues.

What if all of my colleagues, including Kayla, disappear.

Is Seohyun really only looking at herself?

“Seohyun…”

Erina looked at him sleeping in front of her.

He fell asleep with a peaceful expression.

I wanted to go up to him and make fun of him, but I held back.

Seohyun has been becoming more sensitive recently.

I’ve been caught sneaking into bed before and waking up.

That’s why Erina couldn’t do anything to touch him.

Instead, I had to be content with breathing heavily and feeling the body odor.

“Whoa… Haha…”

Until just before Seohyun woke up, Erina constantly felt body odor.

When Seohyun finally showed signs of waking up, she quickly returned to her bed and pretended to be asleep.

And Seohyun wakes up.

“Uhm…”

I recognized it immediately from the warmth and faint scent I felt as soon as I woke up.

‘Erina came in again.’

I did this every day, so I didn’t have any strength left to point out.

Meanwhile, I saw Erina pretending to sleep.

Instead of getting angry, Seohyun ended up laughing.

‘Okay. ‘You have to look at this level.’

That’s how Seohyun took a look at Erina again today.