"Ms. Envy... I... I thought you..." Kim Yuna stuttered, unsure what to say. She knew from her grandfather that he had met Envy during World War II, and based on the lifespan of mages, Envy should have appeared middle-aged.
Seeing Kim Yuna's stunned look, Envy quickly deduced the reason behind her earlier statement.
"Are you implying that I'm his sugar mommy? And that I'm so old I can barely walk?" Envy asked, pointing at Daniel, her eyes cold as she glared at Kim Yuna.
"Er..." Kim Yuna averted her gaze, unable to meet Envy's eyes.
Meanwhile, Koyuki struggled to contain her laughter, covering her mouth with both hands, but her eyes betrayed her amusement. Clearly it was about to burst out of her control.
"Give me one reason not to turn you into a toad, Miss Yuna," Envy threatened, raising her hand, ready to cast a spell. It was a simple prank spell, transforming the target into a toad for 24 hours.
"Er... Ms. Envy, I... I've never seen your picture, so I thought..." Kim Yuna tried to defend herself.
"Didn't your grandfather tell you about me? I heard from your uncle that he respects me or something? Even though I only met him once during World War II," Envy questioned, growing suspicious.
"Uee... uhh... Yes, he respects you and mentioned you once, but he didn't say anything about your appearance or..." Kim Yuna trailed off, studying Envy's face, wondering if it was a disguise or illusion to deceive her younger lover, Daniel.
"Girl, I have a lifespan of at least 5,000 years. I'm a witch, not a normal mage. Understand that," Envy clarified.
"Ah... ye... yes... Lady Envy, I'll remember that," Kim Yuna replied with a wry smile.
Daniel chuckled at the misunderstanding and received a playful slap on the shoulder from Envy, who pouted at him.
After the misunderstanding was cleared and Kim Yuna offered several apologies, the van finally set off towards Michaela's desired destinations, mainly locations where memorable scenes from Korean dramas were filmed.
The rest of the day unfolded in a whirlwind of laughter and excitement as the group embarked on a whirlwind tour of iconic filming locations from Michaela's favorite Korean dramas.
Their first stop was the N Seoul Tower, the setting for a heart-fluttering confession scene in Michaela's beloved drama, "The Moonlight Love." Michaela squealed with delight, recreating the scene with Daniel, much to the amusement of the others.
Envy discreetly cast a bounded field spell to ensure their privacy, otherwise Daniel might die of over embarrassment from onlookers.
From there, they ventured to the picturesque Nami Island, strolling hand-in-hand along the tree-lined paths that had witnessed countless romantic encounters on screen. Michaela couldn't contain her excitement, pointing out every spot where her favorite characters had shared tender moments.
Hearing this, Daniel didn't take offense. He was familiar with Korean history, knowing the country had often been invaded by foreigners, and their last dynasty, Joseon, had been overthrown by the Qing Dynasty.
The subsequent division of their country during the Cold War, caught between the East and West arms race, could understandably foster resentment towards outsiders, especially among long-lived mages like the Kim family.
"Okay... so... why are you here, Mr. Kim?" Daniel asked, trying to de-escalate the situation.
"Don't you dare call me by my family name or my name! It disgusts me to hear it from your mouth!" Kim Tae-sung retorted.
A twisted smile flickered across Daniel's face, quickly transforming into a mischievous grin.
"Alright, then why are you here, Mr. Hater?" Daniel asked calmly, with a hint of sarcasm.
"You!" Kim Tae-sung started to angrily retort, but Michaela's sword at his neck stopped him short.
"If you're still not satisfied, I'll start calling you 'Tteokbokki' next," Daniel said, looking pointedly at Kim Tae-sung's crotch with a knowing smile.
"Pffft... uf... fufufu, 'Tteokbokki,'" Koyuki let out a muffled laugh. Envy chided her, "Ugh... uh, huf... don't laugh," but even she couldn't completely suppress her own amusement as she gave Koyuki a light slap on the arm for her outburst.
At first, Kim Tae-sung was confused. What did "Tteokbokki" mean? Was it supposed to be an insult? He personally enjoyed tteokbokki, finding it delicious and spicy. But then he noticed Envy and Koyuki's reactions, Daniel's gaze, and Michaela's blushing attempts to suppress her laughter.
Then... It dawned on him.
"You!" Kim Tae-sung roared, drawing his sword. But Michaela swiftly slammed the pommel of her sword against the back of his neck, knocking him out.
After subduing Kim Tae-sung, Daniel turned to Kim Yuna, who stood nearby, clearly embarrassed by her uncle's behavior.
"What's wrong with this guy?" Daniel asked Kim Yuna, puzzled by Kim Tae-sung's outburst.
*Sigh* "It's like this, Mr. Emberweave," Kim Yuna began, letting out a weary sigh. She then explained to Daniel what had transpired over the meal, while leaving Kim Tae-sung to remain sprawled on the cold floor of their VIP room.
It turned out that Kim Tae-sung had overheard that Yuna was to act as their guide. He interpreted Kim Yong-chul's request, for her to guide Daniel's family on their multi-day tour of Michaela's desired destinations, as a matchmaking attempt.
Yuna was aware of her grandfather's intentions but didn't mind. She wasn't going to fall for a man she barely knew, and Daniel didn't seem interested in her either, focusing his attention on his wives. She simply intended to fulfill her duty as a guide.
However, Kim Tae-sung had mistakenly believed that Yuna was being betrothed to Daniel. This, combined with his intense dislike of foreigners, drove him to confront them and try to prevent the supposed union. He found the idea of his niece marrying a foreigner utterly repulsive.