Chapter 29: Seyeong's Day (1)

Chapter 29: Seyeong's Day (1)

['Protection of Colors' has manifested, partially absorbing the ability of 'The World Tree of Healing'.]

[Natural regeneration drastically increases. You can now use the 'Healing' ability of the World Tree of Healing.]

It was said that after hardship comes relief, and it seemed like the Protection of Colors’ hidden ability could steal the trees’ abilities.

Seeing this, I felt a little of my anger subsiding. It still seemed unbelievable to be overwhelmed by a tree when I thought about it now.

“So, honestly, I still can’t believe that the tree did such a thing to you... So, Shiheon, about Seyeong—”

“Keep it a secret?”

I sighed. Byeol’s face turned anxious. I had no intention of talking about being assaulted, but I pretended to be slightly upset.

“So please stay with me a bit.”

“I’m, I’m really sorry. Should I kneel?”

Suddenly bowing her head, Byeol placed her hand on the ground, seemingly preparing to raise her legs as if she was really going to do it.

I softened my expression and smiled warmly.

“No, it’s okay. I received this, so it’s fine.”

Saying so, I shook the elixir in my hand.

With the elixir and the healing ability, I gained a lot in exchange for my body, so I decided to let this incident slide.

“That’s a relief~ Are you not angry anymore?”

“How could I be angry at you, Byeol? The bad one is the tree.”

“Thank youuu!”

Byeol hugged me tightly with a bright smile.

Her large chest pressed against my body. My dirty body seemed to melt cleanly.

How many seconds had passed?

A cold voice came from behind.

“What are you guys doing?”

“Hic!”

Hearing the voice, Byeol, who was hugging me, turned her neck to look at her.

“......Seyeong-jjang?”

“Seyeong-jjang, my ass. What are you doing to our kid?”

“I was hugging a cute comrade after a battle— Just hurt! Hurt! Don’t pull my cheeks, you crazy girl!”

“What, crazy girl? You’re the crazy girl! And Shiheon, if you’re awake, you should let me know, okay?”

Seyeong, who was pulling Byeol’s hair, glared at me. Byeol, struggling in Seyeong’s arms, whined.

After a fight ensued, Seyeong sighed and asked Byeol.

“Hey, crazy Byeol, were you always this clingy to guys?”

“He’s handsome, so I just hugged him.”

“Handsome?”

Seyeong looked at me for a moment.

“Him?”

“Yup”

Byeol, rubbing her red and swollen cheeks with both hands, nodded.

Seyeong said sincerely.

“You have some unique taste, huh? How is he handsome?”

“Huh? No way. Our Shiheon is handsome.”

“Our Shiheon? Want to die? And to be honest, his looks are a total bomb.”

Seyeong naturally mixed some vulgar words and pointed to her pretty face as if showing it to me.

“The handsome and pretty one is my face.”

“Really, stop talking nonsense, ma’am.”

“Just agree with me.”

“......Yes.”

Even though I was threatened last time and thought I should treat her well, looking at her face made me want to curse again.

And I wondered when Byeol saw my face. Maybe she saw it when I was unconscious without the mask.

“Anyway, get in the car quickly. I drove for five hours because of you, jerk.”

“Yes.”

Since she came from far away, I didn’t argue any further.

“Take care~! Let’s talk about rewards or certificates by phone later!”

“Yes, understood.”

Byeol waved us off until she could no longer see us, and Seyeong, staring at Byeol like she was a cat, started the car.

The luxurious imported car smoothly exited the parking lot and drove on the road.

-Bump, bump.

“Hey.”

“Yes?”

“What do you mean, you don’t know?”

Seyeong took out a black can from the back of the car and gave me a suggestive look. Something was off. Ever since the tree incident, I could feel sensitivity to a woman’s gaze. To make a point, Seyeong extended the can toward me.

It was beer.

“Alcohol? Why all of a sudden?”

Snap.

“...Why are you opening it?”

Fizzle.

Thud! Seyeong, who put down the beer can, showed a triumphant smile.

“I can’t drive now.”

This was driving me insane.

Slightly unbuttoning her shirt to blatantly reveal her bra straps, Seyeong turned off the car and approached me with subtle glances, reminding me of the tree incident.

But it felt good.

“You called me a beast...”

“Because I’m also a beast.”

Without any response, Seyeong pressed her lips against mine. Her soft pink lips, without a single flaw, intertwined with mine, gently teasing, opening up to share each other’s saliva. Our tongues entwined vulgarly.

“Mmm... ah.”

I embraced Seyeong tightly and pulled away from the kiss.

“Ah... yes.”

Seyeong, with her eyes sparkling, seemed to crave something as she wrapped her arms around my neck, pressing her lips there.

Didn’t we decide to spend the night together that day? Thinking about it, we also promised to watch a movie.

Might as well make the most of the time we have. I unbuckled Seyeong’s seatbelt and opened the car door.

Thud.

“Let’s do more.”

Seyeong, with a face full of regret, stepped out.

There was a late-night movie.

“Hey, let’s go quickly.”

I led Seyeong, who was pulling my arm towards the motel, in that direction.

“...Where to?”

“I’m hungry. Let’s eat and watch a movie. How about it?”

Whether she grasped the gist of my words, Seyeong approached me with quick steps, alternating her gaze between the motel and the shops.

“Well... we have plenty of time.”

Yes, we had plenty of time. But I never knew when the whimsical commands of the World Tree might surprise the world again. I wanted to enjoy this time to the fullest. Seyeong’s appearance was not lacking at all.

Holding Seyeong’s hand, I walked into the cinema and approached the counter clerk with a smile.

I chose a movie that seemed fairly interesting. I didn’t know what was interesting since there were no movies from the world I lived in.

“Couple seats, please.”

“.......”

I chose seats for two and bought popcorn and cola. Sitting with our hands tightly held, she mumbled.

“Bastard. You wanted to watch a movie with me that much?”

“I did.”

“.......”

I responded, thinking it was the right thing to say. There was no reply. When I turned my head, Seyeong’s face was as red as a ripe apple.

“Cr, cr, crazy guy.”

“How long will you keep saying that?”

“Oh my God... If we’re on a date, why don’t you take off the mask?”

Trying to make a bold statement, Seyeong reached out for my mask.

“That’s true.”

“Huh? Are you really going to take it off? You... you hate taking it off.”

“I don’t particularly hate it, but I need to wear it for certain reasons.”

Initially, it was to hide my hideous appearance, but now it was for the bonus of manipulating magic. The efficiency difference between wearing it and not wearing it was severe. So, I reached out for the mask.

“Tak, taking it off? Really?”

“Will I fake taking it off?”

I took off the mask and showed my bare face.

Thud.

Then, the cinema lights turned off, and the advertisements began.

Her eyes, staring at me, were larger and rounder than any eyes I had ever seen.

“......Gasp.”

I could hear Seyeong’s breath catch in her throat.

The movie began.