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“By the way, Safe World… … I’ve heard it a lot somewhere… … .

Safe World… … Ah.”

After repeating the name a few times, I finally remembered it. It was the name of a game that some of my school friends used to play when I was in daycare.

At that time, the orphanage had only one old computer due to its poor facilities, so I couldn’t even dream of playing games.

Still, I clearly remember my friends happily talking about Safel. When I think back to the memories of following them to PC rooms and watching them over their shoulders, I remember that it was a game with impressive cute graphics and background music.

“Shall we give it a try… … ?”

I became curious and started learning more about the game.

“Hmm… … 2D MMORPG… … .”

I checked the system requirements listed on the Internet. To my surprise, the recommended specifications were incredibly low.

“Wow, it’s definitely an old game with low specs. I think a cheap laptop would be enough… … ?”

I also looked up some gameplay videos. The cute characters running around the screen, the various jobs and skills, the scenes of multiple players hunting monsters. Everything looked fun.

“I want to try it too… … .”

I really wanted to play games while I was free, but the wall of reality was high. I had never owned a computer or laptop in my life, and now that I was relying on Seo-ah’s secret base, it seemed even more impossible to get a computer or laptop.

“No, if I can get it delivered… …I guess that might work. Should I ask… …?”

Then suddenly the door opened. I looked up and saw Seo-ah coming into my room.

“Uh… … ?”

I let out a slightly surprised voice without realizing it. She, who was always dressed neatly in a suit, was wearing casual clothes this time that looked comfortable yet sophisticated.

Looking down at the silk shirt and the fine neckline, I could see the valley of her chest. Her lower body was wearing jeans that fit her body perfectly. Seeing Seo Ah like this for the first time, it looked very natural and attractive.

Her sharp eyes were still there, but instead of her usual cold expression, she had a soft smile. She seemed to be in a good mood, perhaps something good had happened in the meantime.

“Autumn Army. You seemed a bit bored earlier… … .”

Seo-ah spoke to me in a much softer voice. How did she know that I was bored?

My face turned red because I felt like she had caught on to my true feelings. In fact, it was her cool and pretty private clothes that made me blush more than her usual suit, but that was a secret.

“Well, but… … it wasn’t that boring… … ?”

Since the real secret couldn’t be revealed, I avoided Seo-ah’s gaze and tried to cover it up. But the excuses didn’t work.

I glanced at her and saw that she was staring at me with sharp eyes. Those eyes were strangely scary, so I held my breath.

“Autumn group.”

She spoke softly. When I looked up at her, her voice was gentler than I expected, her sharp gaze was nowhere to be seen, and a strange smile was in her place.

“Be honest with me. I really want to know how you feel, Autumn.”

After finishing speaking, Seo-ah leaned in slightly. Her scent gently tickled the tip of my nose, and I couldn’t look away because of the valley of her chest visible between the buttons of her shirt.

“Autumn Army, I’m protecting you right now… …right?

So if there is anything that is inconvenient, please tell me. I want Ga-eul to be comfortable. ”

Seo Ah’s smile was gentle. It was a little disconcerting to see her for the first time as a wonderful career woman, but that gentleness wasn’t all bad.

I swallowed, feeling slightly nervous. Since Seo-ah was asking me so precisely, I had no choice but to tell the truth.

“Yes, that’s… …Actually, I was a little bored. I was just in my room all day with nothing to do… … .”

A light of understanding appeared in Seo-ah’s eyes as she heard what I said.

“Ah… … I see. I understand. I gave you some work to do, but you probably have nothing to do the rest of the time. Then you must be bored. I didn’t think about it.”

I felt encouraged when I saw her apologize. Yeah, I just got one package, so I guess that’s okay.

“Excuse me, Seo-ah. Can I order a delivery?”

“… … Delivery? What would you like to order?”

Seo-ah asked back, looking puzzled. Her eyebrows quirked slightly. I hesitated a little because it seemed like she didn’t like my request, but once I brought it up, I decided to follow through.

“That’s… …I want to buy a laptop. I’ve never had a computer or laptop before.

It seems like it would be easy to use the internet and find things to do… … For example, games… … .”

“Aha, it was a game… …? Can I ask what game it was?”

“That’s a game called Safe. I’ve seen my friends play it before… … .

Oh, or there’s also the Restart World that’s popular these days… … .”

Seo Ah’s expression became subtle. She seemed to be absorbed in something, but soon her eyes sparkled and she took out her cell phone.

“Okay, Gaeul-kun. Let me take a look at your laptop first.”

Her fingers moved rapidly across the screen. Excuse me, I tilted my head to look at her phone screen, curious about what she was doing.

“Eh, Titan… … ?”

The notebook on the screen had six zeros and one number 8, meaning the number 8 million was written there.

“Wait a minute, Seo-ah! That’s too expensive! I can’t afford a laptop like that?!”

But Ms. Seo-ah didn’t care and pressed the order button. She looked at me with a triumphant expression.

“It’s okay, Ga-eul-kun. This is my heart. I apologize for making you bored.”

I didn’t know how to accept her kindness.

“But 8 million won is too expensive for an apple… … .”

Seo-ah lifted her finger and gently covered my mouth.

“Don’t worry about the price. This is nothing to me.

You said you’ve never had a computer before? When it arrives, I’ll just do a simple setup and hand it over to you. I requested quick delivery, so it should arrive soon. ”

Faced with her determined attitude, I was at a loss and could do nothing but bow my head.

“Thank you so much. Seo-ah, I don’t know how to repay you.”

At my words, Seo-ah’s eyes sparkled once again.

“A favor? Um… … Then can I ask you a favor?”

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Seo-ah’s offer was completely unexpected.

“Jo, assistant?”

To me who asked in surprise, Seo-ah smiled gently and began to explain. There seemed to be something special reflected in her eyes.

“Remember? I told you that I do other things besides business. Like… volunteer work for social justice.

I guess I can share my ‘other work’ with you.”

“Ah… … .”

‘It’s like a special service for social justice, like saving you and punishing the Pureblood Guardians.’

After hearing Ms. Seo-ah’s explanation, I belatedly remembered what she had said.

“Don’t worry. I won’t be giving Fall a big job. Just organizing my schedule and finding simple information?

And… … it would also include listening to my story. Sometimes I go through many special things. It might be even more special if I share it with Ga-eul-kun. ”

As I sat on the bed, Seo-ah took a step closer to me and bowed her head. I could feel her breathing.

“Yes! I’ll do my best to help you!”

As I answered in one go, holding back the embarrassment that was rising due to the close distance, Seo-ah’s eyes widened slightly.

“You accepted so quickly. I thought you’d think about it a little?”

“… … Hehe, you shouldn’t worry! I really wanted to repay the favor I received from Seo-ah.”

Seo-ah’s gaze deepened. Her hand gently touched my shoulder.

“Eunhye… … You don’t have to think like that, Gaeul. We have a… … special relationship now.

I will be counting on you in the future, Gaeul-kun.”

“Yes! I know it’s not enough, but please take care of me!”

Seo-ah’s eyes lit up with joy at my answer. I, too, was delighted to be able to help this wonderful woman I had just met and who had been blessed with such grace.

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Led back to Seo-ah, I returned to her study. Seo-ah opened her notebook and motioned for me to come closer.

“Autumn Army. Now that you are my assistant and have a special relationship with me, I will show you a little bit of what I do. It will be easier to understand.”

A dark distance appeared on the laptop screen. It was a view from Seo-ah’s perspective. Her breathing was very low and regular.

“This is my body cam footage. It’s for you only.”

In the video, Ms. Seoa quietly approached the gold shop like a ghost. At that moment, the strange men were seen trying to open the door and enter.

Immediately afterwards, Ms. Seoa on the screen moved quickly and attacked the robbers. Her movements were so fast that it was difficult to identify them with a first-person body cam.