episode_0419

dark night.

Pandemic’s hideout located underground without sunlight.

In this hidden place with excellent security, the Maestro was receiving reports from his confidant.

“Has the position of the next president of the Wizarding Association fallen?”

“Yes. Moreover, even the elders who had set up a kite at the academy were caught.”

“… I guess I’ll have to give up on the Wizarding Society.”

“sorry.”

“No. It’s not your fault.”

Strongly-

Maestro, who felt a headache, pressed his forehead and sat down in his chair.

I don’t know why, but the pressure on my body has become increasingly severe recently.

The Maestro continued.

“What is the progress of the plan to destroy humanity?”

“Dungeons all over the world are being eroded. Under Maestro’s orders, even if some dungeons are discovered, we are proceeding to erode them quickly.”

“…Okay. Proceed as quickly as possible. I will prepare the Apostle Summoning Ceremony.”

Only then did the Maestro escape from the pressure pressing down on his body.

The headache that was getting worse became weaker, and the feeling of weariness disappeared.

As he stumbled, his henchman was startled and approached the Maestro.

“Maestro, are you okay?”

“… I think you need a break. You seem to have been praying too hard. Just proceed with your work.”

“All right!”

The henchman bowed and went outside, leaving the Maestro alone, staring into space.

It was his destiny from the beginning to destroy humanity.

After realizing this fate, I gave up my feelings, but after meeting Lee Ho-yeon, I became even more strange.

It was as if someone was controlling me, and if I postponed my plans for even a little bit, I felt tired and weak all over my body.

That’s probably Lee Ho-yeon’s strength.

The stronger Lee Ho-yeon became, and the more he interfered with the pandemic, the more the plan had to be advanced.

The Maestro closed his eyes and remembered his fate.

A being born to destroy the world.

And there is a person named Lee Ho-yeon who stands in his way.

If you can’t fight fate, you have to ride it.

“There is no turning back.”

His destiny is to destroy the world.

You just have to achieve that purpose.

That’s it.

Everything that happens in between is a fate.

The Maestro began praying while looking at the eerie statue in the room.

Meanwhile, the henchman who came outside turned on the crystal ball.

An artifact that allows you to communicate with people far away.

He conveyed his plan while looking at the faces of the executives floating in the air.

“Maestro needs some rest for a while. It’s probably because of frequent communication with the Demon King.”

“Is that so.”

“Yes. The plan to destroy humanity will proceed as is. It will be passed on to branches around the world… Where are the executives of the Korean branch?”

“Here it is.”

One of the many demons answered.

“The Korean branch should be especially careful. The crazy guy might still be in Korea.”

“All right!”

The Korean branch executive bowed his head and answered.

A demon slayer currently active in Korea. Commonly known as a crazy person.

He was a man whose eyes would roll whenever he saw Mine, so he needed to be careful.

Since the last place it was discovered was in Korea, caution was also taken during the pandemic.

“The delivery is over. If anything unusual happens, please report it at any time.”

“yes!”

The demons disappeared one by one, and soon the henchman turned off the crystal ball and returned to his location.

*

Dinner time.

“ouch….”

How can you really hit someone just for joking around?

Scarlett seems to have become more fierce since the slave contract was abolished.

Tsk. I can’t help it.

I made fun of you first, so you have to take that into account.

I walked down the street, touching the back where Scarlett had hit me.

“Hoyeon. Are you okay?”

“Yeah. It didn’t hit me that hard.”

“Whew. Ms. Scarlett is considerate.”

“…Is that so?”

Nam Da-eun, walking next to me, sighed in relief at my words.

We were heading to the supermarket near our house.

This place, which is crowded with people in the evening, is Nam Da-eun’s favorite shopping place.

I usually come to buy groceries before preparing dinner, but since I don’t have anything to do today, I’m thinking of helping too.

“But why are you coming now instead of in the morning? There are a lot of people in the evening.”

“A lot of things go on sale at closing time.”

“Aha. Really?”

I followed Nam Da-eun while listening to her explanation.

That certainly seems to be true, seeing as there are a lot of people there.

“Yes. That’s why I usually come and buy it at this time.”

“Our Da-eun is frugal.”

“… thank you.”

Nam Da-eun was smiling happily, as if she was happy to walk with me.

Actually, I followed along without much thought, but I didn’t know I would like it this much.

I followed Nam Da-eun around and looked for snacks.

“How about this? Milk is cheap.”

“Then let’s buy some cereal. Liliana likes it.”

“It looks like Liliana eats all the snacks in our house.”

We quickly finished shopping.

Nam Da-eun had already prepared all the ingredients while I was looking for snacks.

‘It’s relaxing.’

This is possible because we have time during vacation.

If I get busy, I might not be able to do it.

On the way back home.

I smiled and said to Nam Da-eun.

“I have quite a bit of time left today, so I’ll help you prepare dinner.”

“… It’s okay if you don’t have to do that. Normally men don’t come into the kitchen. Ho-yeon is resting.”

“okay?”

When I think about it, I think I heard something like that somewhere.

It’s probably true because what Nam Da-eun says.

We chatted and walked around.

After returning home, Nam Da-eun prepared dinner with Scarlett, and I lay down on the sofa while Liliana ate cereal mixed with the milk I bought.

Rebecca was watching TV next to me.

I lay there dazed and then spoke to Rebecca.

“Mr. Rebecca.”

“why?”

“Rebecca, aren’t you good at cooking?”

I’ve seen Liliana cook a few times, but I’ve never seen Rebecca cook.

Rebecca must have lived alone for a long time, so does that mean she can’t cook?

“Hmm. I can do it too. I learned a lot of dishes from my clan. But what those two made is more delicious.”

“aha….”

“In return, I’ll help you with a lot of cleaning.”

“You didn’t just study magic in your room.”

“Of course. Mother is great. There is nothing she can’t do.”

Rebecca smiled, sticking out her chest, and I laughed in bewilderment.

“You’re not a mother yet.”

“I’m an expectant mother.”

Rebecca looked at her smart watch in response to what I said, then clapped her hands as if she remembered something.

“That’s right, baby’s father. He said he would introduce me to the wizard Imsol.”

“Imsol Wizard?”

“Yes. You two are close friends. You said you would introduce me last time. How did it turn out?”

“uh….”

Now that I think about it, there was definitely a conversation like that the other day.

Rebecca was surprisingly a fan of Lim Sol.

I was definitely planning on making an appointment then, but I forgot because I only studied magic every time I met Im Sol.

“I couldn’t ask you because of research. Now that the conference is over, I’ll ask you. I’m sure you’ll really like it if it’s about magic.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

Rebecca smiled happily.

If you’re so happy, should I ask you right now?

I tapped my smartwatch and sent a message to Lim Sol.

– Me: Professor Sol! A wizard I know wants to talk to the professor. What do you think?

– Professor Lim Sol: It’s annoying. That’s okay. When are you coming to the lab to see it?

– Me: I’ll be there soon. And. How dare I introduce you to a local wizard? Sol is such a great wizard that even Sol will be surprised.

– Professor Lim Sol: Then, bring him next time.

okay.

As expected, if you seduce Imsol with magic, he will definitely give in.

He said he was a great wizard, so he gave me permission right away.

“I got permission. I’ll see you next time.”

“Really? He’s the baby’s father after all. He’s got great skills.”

Rebecca happily sat down next to me and folded her arms.

It is said that Imsol is like a wizard’s idol, so Rebecca must feel good too.

I rested my head on Rebecca’s shoulder and watched TV with her until I heard a voice announce that dinner was ready.

*

next day.

Academy’s laboratory.

“Hello. Dr. Hyorin Kang.”

“It’s been a while. Cadet Hoyeon Lee.”

I bowed my head and entered Kang Hyo-rin’s laboratory.

The reason she is a doctor and not a professor is because she was invited as a visiting professor at the Victoria Academy.

If you think about it and know its identity, it is probably the work of the Iris Guild.

I guess you don’t get a professorship so you can run away at any time.

Kang Hyo-rin stood up and greeted me.

“Sit comfortably. Oh, what do you like about tea?”

“Anything is fine.”

I sat on the hospitality sofa and sipped the tea that Kang Hyo-rin prepared.

The last time I met him, I thought he was a strange person, but hearing Scarlett’s words made me even more wary.

“Well, I joined the investigation team. Let’s talk about it right away.”

“thank you.”

“Since this is a request from Irene, of course I will grant it… but I will ask you nominally. What is the purpose of cadet Lee Ho-yeon wanting to join?”

Dr. Hyorin Kang asked as if she was purely curious, and I came up with the answer I had in mind.

Whenever this happens, I have the perfect excuse to use.

“It’s for personal magic research.”

“Aha… As expected, genius wizards are different. Even though abnormal phenomena have occurred, they still explore magic.”

I don’t know who first gave me the nickname genius wizard, but I’m so grateful.

Thanks to that nickname, he can overcome most things.

“When will the investigation team be formed?”

“You will probably be called up within a few days. Cadet Lee Ho-yeon has nothing to prepare, so you don’t have to worry.”

“All right.”

“Oh, I still need your signature on some documents.”

Kang Hyo-rin handed me a document, and I roughly read it and signed it.

Since it was a contract filled with magic, there was no need to worry about forgery.

“It’s all over. You worked hard.”

“thank you.”

I thought it would take a long time, but it ended surprisingly quickly.

To get up, I picked up my teacup and finished the coffee.

I’ve finished my work, so I should go back.

“Oh, can I ask you something? It’s a personal question.”

At that time, Kang Hyo-rin asked in a calm voice.

I answered reflexively.

“Yes. It’s okay if I can answer.”

“How are you and Scarlett dating?”

“… yes?”

“This is my first time seeing Scarlett do that to a man… Ah, I’m sorry if I was rude.”

Of course I thought it would be a story related to the investigation team, but I didn’t even expect Scarlett to appear.

Kang Hyo-rin said she was sorry with her mouth, but her expression was smiling.

… He’s a really strange person.

“That’s because it’s a personal matter… It’s a bit too much for me to say based on my own will.”

It’s a bit awkward for me to talk about my relationship with Scarlett on my own.

At least we should listen to Scarlett’s will.

“Oh, really?”

After hearing what I said, Kang Hyo-rin smiled and held the document I had signed in her hand.

“Hmm. Perhaps we should think about arbitrarily bringing in outsiders to the investigation team?”

“….”

“Or should I ask Scarlett next time she comes to work? If she doesn’t answer, I’ll have to fire her. Hmm.”

“I’ll tell you….”

I bowed my head.

‘Well, there are all these crazy bitches.’

This is what Irene said, but if you question whether it is really true, things get more complicated.

A real crazy bitch doesn’t care about that.

As I was about to open my mouth, Kang Hyo-rin smiled and put down the documents again.

“Hehe. Just kidding. He’s protecting Scarlett well. He’s a very good man.”

“ha….”

“Then, that’s the end of our work with the investigation team. See you next time at the Hwadong Dungeon, Cadet Ho-yeon Lee.”

“Yes. Thank you very much, Dr. Hyorin Kang.”

I shook my head and stood up.

As Scarlett said, I think I roughly understand why she is called a crazy bitch in the Iris Guild.

Don’t get involved any deeper.