Chapter 180: Pleasant Daily Life (2)

Chapter 180: Pleasant Daily Life (2)

Pleasant Daily Life (2)

1.

The bus jolted along the road. Through the window, a skyline filled with tall buildings sped by.

A scene of the downtown, the stereotypical scene youd see in big cities with all those big corporate buildings and tall structures gathered in one place.

At first, Sharon was amazed by such a sight.

But, after living in this bustling metropolis for ten years, she had grown somewhat accustomed to it.

With Gwanghwamun entering their view, it marked that they were getting closer to their destination.

Sharon let out a deep sigh.

Haa

Whats wrong?

Sitting beside her, Siwoo asked casually.

Despite what happened yesterday, their friendship remained strong.

As they had breakfast together, any lingering awkwardness dissipated, and they returned to their usual selves.

However, Sharon felt oddly uncomfortable with Siwoos friendly demeanor.

The reason for that was the fact that she had been deceiving Siwoo by telling him that she believed his white lies.

Nothing. Just Tired I guess

Since youre going to quit your part-time job, why dont you take a break?

That sounds tempting, but nah. Also Im not ready to quit yet.

I see.

Mm.

They exchanged such conversation idly, and after it ended, Sharon drifted back to her thoughts.

Siwoo unexpectedly decided to tag along with her to exchange the crystals they got from the Homunculi the other day.

However, since he was keeping his identity as a witch and his ability to use magic hidden, he couldnt accompany her all the way to the Witch Point.

Hence, their plan was for him to wait nearby while Sharon completing the exchange. Then, theyd go to a nearby pasta restaurant.

But, there was still an unaddressed problem with this arrangement. Della.

She had defeated Sharon and forcefully took over her hunting ground.

Although the other day she didnt come to intervene during their hunt, and they managed to reap a good harvest, the exchange might draw the attention of other witches, creating rumors that would eventually reach her ears.

If that crazy bitch were to hear it, what would she do?

Wait, what if I bumped into her before the exchange even began?

Such a multitude of worries made her stress level skyrocketed.

Her head felt like it was about to explode.

Ill wait outside. How long will it take?

It wont take long. Around thirty minutes at most.

Alright, Ill wait for you at the cafe.

The two stepped off the bus together.

She glanced towards the cafe where Siwoo would wait before checking her leather pouch one last time.

This pouch was an heirloom, enchanted with magic to keep its weight light, and expand the space inside it.

And, inside said pouch, there was a pile of crystals rattling as her movement shook the pouch itself.

With an anxious heart, she headed towards the exchange spot.

She took the elevator straight to the exchange counter, while hoping to avoid Della.

To her relief, there were no other witches there when she arrived.

Welcome, Miss Evergreen. Its been a while since we last met.

Ive been busy lately. Please exchange all of these.

The Witch Point employee behind the counter, dressed like a bank teller, greeted Sharon with an amiable, office-like smile.

Almost immediately, that smile turned into astonishment.

-Chrrrrrrrr!

As Sharon poured the content of her leather pouch onto the counter plate, countless crystals spilled out endlessly. The sight reminded one of a pachinko machine hitting the jackpot.

The receptionists eyes darted around momentarily at the piled up crystals.

Um Ill verify this And proceed with the exchange quickly

Despite the unexpected situation, the courteous receptionist began to diligently weigh the crystals after a few back-and-forth trips.

Meanwhile, Sharon leaned against the wall, anxiously peeking at the entrance.

Siwoo quickly reached for his smartphone and presented an article to Sharon.

What?! 30% annual increase rate?!

With 5.4 billion won in her possession, she could make a profit of around 1.6 billion won each year.

Considering investing the remaining money in real estate with a forged identity might generate a significantly higher income than the interest on the money she borrowed from the Gemini.

Ill need to research how stable the industry is first, but it seems riskier than investing in cryptocurrency

She was overwhelmed with emotion.

Despite numerous unresolved and undisclosed issues, she couldnt deny the happiness she felt in the moment.

It was like finding a glimmer of hope in an otherwise impenetrable darkness.

She unknowingly slid her arm under Siwoos as the latter walked with his hands in his pockets.

In reality, she had been holding back her urge to just embrace him right there and then.

Meanwhile, Siwoo was surprised by her sudden action, and the sudden pressure he felt from her plump chest.

Siwoo Should we Do that thing again?

Oi, what are you talking about? This is a public place!

They were talking about her unique way to make Siwoo happy, something that they both had just learned yesterday.

Her unexpected proposal left him visibly flustered.

Meanwhile, she inadvertently hid her laughter.

Hes so cute~

Previously, she had always thought that if she were to date someone, he should be a dependable and upright man, with a sturdy and tall body like a pine tree. But recently, she had different thoughts.

Did I say something strange? I didnt even say anything about what I would do.

Ah

He willingly extended significant kindness to her, yet he felt uncomfortable and embarrassed when she tried to repay him.

Despite him being in a position where he could easily act like a jerk toward her, he didnt. Even when she was teasing him, he only tried to resist her a little, and that was it.

Still, when it counted, he courageously took the lead, risking his life to protect her.

This is what a truly admirable man looks like, huh?

Cupping her hands, she leaned in and whispered into his ear.

Just kidding. By thing, yes I was talking about the thing we did yesterday.

Please, go easy on me

Your face is red~

As Sharon was teasing him, he tried to pull his arm away, as if he was angry, but there was no force behind his movement.

He was just pretending to be angry due to his embarrassment, and Sharon knew this.

Are you upset?

No. Why would I?

So, you arent upset?

Yeah.

Then, why are you sulking?

Im not.

Their conversation might be incomparable to a couple in a full-blown argument, but if one were to record their interaction on the video, their dynamics as a couple was quite noticeable.

Do you want to see my chest now?

When we get home.

How considerate~ You can ask me to show them here if you want to, you know~?

Possessing a hefty sum of money, Sharons excitement was high, and she kept on teasing Siwoo who could only reply to her awkwardly.

From a third persons view, the two of them looked quite affectionate.

This went for a while, to the point that Siwoo could only show a wry smile as he couldnt even compose any words to retort.

At that moment

Sharons smile suddenly disappeared from her face.

Her face had turned pale, as if she had just seen a ghost.

As the saying goes, the world was indeed a small place.

Right when they entered the alley leading toward the nearby pasta restaurant, she encountered her worst enemy.

Normally, she could just pretend that she didnt see her and walk by, but because they were standing face-to-face, that was not an option at all.

Said enemy was none other than the wicked witch who had been tormenting her persistently.

Della Redcliffe, the bitch of all bitches.