Chapter 83
I don’t understand this situation at all.
Why did Seo Yoon come out of Nika’s stomach?
As my thoughts tangled, Seo Yoon, who had been lying unconscious, opened her eyes.
“Are you okay?”
“……!”
Her face twisted in fear as she scrambled away from us. The elderly man who had spoken to me earlier approached her and draped his coat over her shoulders.
“Child, why did you use the ‘Book of Regression’ and endure such suffering?”
“Aah….”
“You were told it was a failed creation, weren’t you?”
The old man muttered to himself as if he alone knew the story. Someone, please explain!
But against my hopes, their figures began to slowly fade away.
“As promised, the 80th-floor ‘Explorers’ will be your steadfast allies. With that, we take our leave.”
“Wait, at least explain—”
“You’ll know when the time comes.”
And with those words, I was expelled from the Gate.
What kind of nonsense is this?
“Hah, well then, Nika.”
【Yes?】
“Could you explain why you ate Seo Yoon?”
【Because she made my master sad.】
“Hmm? Me? When?”
【The elixir!】
…Oh? So, she misunderstood the situation at the hospital with the elixir and ate Seo Yoon?
Let’s break this down.
- Seo Yoon gifted me an elixir at the hospital.
- Nika mistakenly thought Seo Yoon had stolen my elixir.
- Nika remembered my sadness at losing the elixir and sought revenge.
- In the process, Nika ended up eating Seo Yoon.
…Okay, that clears things up.
“So, it was all for me?”
【Yes!】
Understanding the situation so perfectly—maybe I’m a genius after all.
…I must be, right?
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After a chaotic day, I woke up in the morning with Nika sleeping in my arms.
My head felt clear after waking up, but recalling last night’s events sparked a new curiosity.
Does this mean that those Nika eats aren’t actually dead but trapped in some space?
That must explain how Seo Yoon was alive.
What exactly is Nika’s true nature…?
Just then, Nika opened her eyes and looked at me.
She nuzzled against my face, looking utterly adorable.
“Did you sleep well?”
【I did!】
“Shall we get some breakfast?”
【Yes!】
Carrying Nika, I stepped out of the room. The spacious living room was empty.
I guess everyone’s still sleeping.
Something stirred on the sofa.
As I walked closer, I saw Darami lying on her back, fast asleep. She seemed to like the sofa.
Honestly, Darami lives such a cushy life.
“Nyooo….”
Even her sleep talk is adorable.
Chuckling softly, I stepped out to the rooftop garden for some fresh air. Heavenly Demon was already there.
“You’re up early.”
“Did you sleep well, master?”
“I did. Do you like the new room?”
“It’s quite satisfactory.”
We rarely got to talk one-on-one like this.
She gazed at the garden, lost in thought, so I decided not to disturb her and turned to leave. She invited me to stay.
“If you don’t mind, join me.”
“Sure.”
As I approached her, I noticed the sword she always carried.
She took it everywhere—proof of its importance, I guessed.
“Curious about my sword?”
“Yes, I’ve never looked at it closely.”
She handed me the sheathed sword.
The weight surprised me.
“Don’t unsheath it.”
“Huh? Why not?”
“It’s a cursed blade. It’s dangerous.”
So it’s like the holy sword my sister has?
Regardless, if she says not to unsheath it, I won’t.
After inspecting the sword and handing it back, I thanked her. She smiled.
“Shall we eat now?”
“It’s not soy sauce egg rice, is it?”
“Oh, no way.”
…How did she know?
Why does everyone dislike soy sauce egg rice so much?
It’s the ultimate balanced meal with protein, carbs, and fat. Delicious, nutritious, and cheap.
Is there anything better?
Reluctantly, I prepared a simple breakfast.
I made Lillian’s favorite bread-based breakfast and cooked rice dishes for Heavenly Demon and my sister.
When I called everyone, they came out of their rooms one by one, looking refreshed.
“Did you sleep well?”
“Yes… the bed is amazing.”
“The bed was so comfortable….”
Still basking in the morning-glow, Lillian and my sister mentioned taking another nap after breakfast.
I wanted to nag them to go for a walk or do some exercise instead of lazing around on their day off.
But they’ve been working hard lately, so I’ll let it slide.
“Speaking of which, the gym facilities here are great. Shall we try them out?”
Heavenly Demon suggested as she looked at me.
…Honestly, I want to crawl back into bed too.
But I suppose I should go.
“Just a little, okay?”
“Let’s do that.”
I regretted my decision shortly after.
I never imagined she’d put me through three hours of intense training—no, torture.
“One more! One more set!”
“Ugh! I can’t do it!”
“You can do it, Master! One more!”
“Please let me go!!”
My screams were futile.
It was just me and Heavenly Demon in this vast gym.
Well, except for Nika and Darami munching on popcorn as they watched from a distance.
Despite being wary of Nika, Darami followed her around diligently.
“Nyooo! Humans enjoy strange things!”
【Training?】
“I don’t get why they go through this when they could just eat another shadow to get stronger!”
【Exactly.】
So they’re on the same wavelength?
“You’re distracted… You still have energy left.”
“No, I don’t! I really don’t! Let me live!”
Fortunately, she finally decided to call it a day.
But then she dragged me to the swimming pool, claiming that endurance training was necessary after strength training.
“Swimming is great for endurance.”
“Is it, really?”
“And Master, your stamina is quite weak.”
“Hey, I’m pretty okay!”
“Pretty okay isn’t the same as good.”
Facts can feel like punches.
“Let me just change.”
She headed to the changing room, and I realized something important.
To swim, one needs a swimsuit.
“…….”
Her long black hair contrasted sharply against her pale skin, always paired with her signature black robe.
Even when we went shopping, she never wore anything else.
And yet, her first non-robe outfit was… a swimsuit?
As a man, I couldn’t help but be a little curious.
I quickly changed into my swimsuit and returned to the pool, only to find her already there.
And she wasn’t wearing anything.
“You’re finally here.”
“Uh….”
“What’s wrong?”
“Put on some clothes!”
I hastily wrapped a towel around her as she looked at me, confused.
More importantly, why did she even go to the changing room?
“Weren’t you going to put on a swimsuit in there?!”
“I just left my robe there. Why should I wear something that flutters and exposes my skin?”
“Being completely naked is worse!”
“I’d rather be naked than wear such shameless attire!”
“No, it’s not!”
Her outdated sense of modesty must be from another era entirely.
I draped a large towel over her and sent her back to the changing room, telling her not to come out until she put on a swimsuit.
She walked back reluctantly.
Still, the image of Heavenly Demon’s bare figure wouldn’t leave my mind.
…It was too much for me.
About 30 minutes later, I heard a hesitant voice.
“How could you make me wear something so embarrassing… Master, you’re quite bold.”
She’s finally here.
I turned toward the sound and saw Heavenly Demon in a black bikini, covering her chest with her arms.
Why cover up now, when she didn’t before? I might need to sit her down for a lesson on modern decency.
“Let’s just get in the pool.”
I stepped into the warm water. The heat eased my sore muscles from earlier.
Soon, she joined me, seeming less guarded now that she was in the water.
“Now, let’s begin endurance training.”
…Oh right, this was still training.
Following her instructions, I wasn’t sure if it was endurance training or endurance torture.
By the end of two hours of hellish drills, I crawled out of the pool and collapsed.
As I panted for breath, Heavenly Demon approached me.
“Are you tired?”
Looking up at her, drenched in water… the sight was overwhelming.
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