episode_0508

In a typical romantic relationship, there are very few men who truly feel pain when their girlfriend hits them.

Of course, there are sometimes exceptions, and Lee Ho-yeon has seen photos like that before.

A photo of a man with a volleyball player as his girlfriend showing a large red swollen handprint on his back.

I clearly remember giggling while watching that.

‘Why did I think of that only now?’

Ellis’s fists, which could use magical power, could not be compared to those of an athlete.

“Aeon… aeon… keuhuh….”

Lee Ho-yeon clutched her stomach and knelt on the floor.

Since I was hit in the stomach while defenseless, it was more painful than most battles.

“Ha… It’s okay to hit someone once. You still have to be strong-minded.”

“Eh, Ellis… I-I’m dying….”

“Now that I’ve said it, I knew you lived with other women. But I’m glad you told me before I asked.”

“….”

Goosebumps appeared on Lee Ho-yeon’s body.

I got punched like this even though I spoke honestly. What would have happened if I had lied to deceive?

I don’t even want to imagine it.

“And if I see you doing this in the hallway, not in the living room or my room, I guess you’re here? Did your sister call you over about Lucifer?”

“… huh.”

“Hmm… there are a lot of things that only I don’t know.”

Ellis lowered her head and whispered to Hoyeon Lee.

“Hoyeon. Who is prettier, the girls there or me?”

“You’re more… prettier.”

Hoyeon Lee spoke while suppressing her trembling voice.

They say it’s good to be honest, but he wasn’t tactful enough to be honest until something like this.

Ellis, who heard Lee Ho-yeon’s words, tried to laugh, but only slightly raised the corners of her mouth as if it was natural.

“Well, okay. Let’s go and say hello.”

“Before that, let me explain briefly. There are people you saw.”

“It’s okay. I’d better figure it out myself.”

Ellis confidently headed to the living room.

‘… ‘I don’t think it’s okay.’

Wouldn’t you be quite surprised to see Nam Da-eun or Scarlett?

But it’s also funny to force yourself to explain something to someone who doesn’t like it.

Lee Ho-yeon followed behind, still feeling the tingling pain in her stomach.

*

At that time, Hoyeon Lee went out of the living room and greeted Ellis.

The women remaining in the living room were having a serious conversation.

“Da-eun. If we meet Lucifer again, will we be able to defeat him?”

“… I think it will be difficult.”

Nam Da-eun shook her head at Rebecca’s words.

She clearly knows her level.

Although he definitely became much stronger after going through the battle with Lucifer, he still lacked much.

Especially the magic power of hell.

I’m training as Rebecca said, but I still haven’t gotten used to it.

“I can’t do that. It’s special training starting today. I’ll draw a magic circle for you, so you can stay in my room for a training camp to get used to magic.”

“It’s not a bad thing if you have time… but since Lucifer shows up, you never know what might happen.”

Liliana was also serious today, and Scarlett was pondering her next course of action.

If the battle with Lucifer doesn’t happen right away, there may be some time.

Then maybe we can think of a better strategy.

‘Now seems like a good time.’

Irene thought as she watched the women talking.

The reason the women are gathered today is partly to talk about Lucifer, but it is also to tell them the shocking truth that I heard from Ellis.

“Scarlett. Are you okay now?”

“Yes. That’s what I said earlier.”

Scarlett, who had received a signal from Irene in advance, noticed right away and clapped her hands.

“Everyone. Irene says she has something to say.”

“That’s right. Everyone, focus. I have something important to say.”

Everyone stopped talking and focused on Irene’s serious attitude, and after seeing that everyone was looking in this direction, Irene slowly opened her mouth.

“Listen, don’t be surprised. Lee Ho-yeon… there is a high possibility that she is under a curse right now.”

“A curse? Irene. What do you mean?”

“To be exact, it would be something similar to a curse. A curse that forces you to continue to be involved with women.”

The reason Irene gathered the women was to tell them about the curse placed on Lee Ho-yeon.

It was not a light matter, and from the day I heard about it from Ellis, I had been planning to tell it to the people around Lee Ho-yeon.

“I’ve heard that magic similar to a curse exists… but I think Hoenn would easily block it. Are you sure about the source of the information?”

Scarlett was not embarrassed by Irene’s sudden words and confirmed the authenticity of the information.

She also knows Ho-yeon Lee’s every move. Moreover, although Lee Ho-yeon is fierce, he is not a man who will give such a loophole.

“I was surprised when I first heard from Ellis. But the reason is reasonable, and looking at Lee Ho-yeon’s actions, I understand.”

“What is the reason? This is the first time I’ve heard of a curse on the baby’s father.”

“That’s right… You’re dating the most beautiful girl in the world, Ellis, and you’re also seeing other women. That doesn’t make sense unless it’s a curse or something.”

“””…?”””

Rebecca, Scarlett, and Nam Da-eun, who saw Irene speaking with such a serious expression, simultaneously raised question marks above their heads.

This is because I couldn’t understand why what Irene just said was a reasonable reason.

Among them, Liliana was the only one to nod.

“As expected, Hoyeon Lee clearly inherited the blood of an incubus. There are many curses like that in hell.”

“Wait a minute. Incubus? Liliana. What do you mean?”

“Irene, please listen carefully to what Liliana says. More than that, what does Miss Ellis’ beauty have to do with the curse on Hoenn?”

“Are you ignoring Ellis now?”

“So, I don’t know why that happens.”

“….”

Nam Da-eun sat blankly and sipped tea.

She couldn’t keep up with the tempo of their conversation.

Originally, Irene wasn’t this reckless, but why did she suddenly change like that when Ellis’ name came up?

“The evidence is weak, but… I thought there was something about the baby’s father’s philandering nature. It’s worse than the average person.”

“It’s so long that I can’t express it in words that it’s severe.”

“Actually, if you think about the second generation, it might be easier to think of it as a curse….”

“hmm.”

Rebecca, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, nodded, and Scarlett also agreed.

Although the evidence was weak, the ‘situation’ itself that Ho-yeon Lee was cursed was persuasive.

Because his obsession with women was so strange.

“Irene. Please explain the curse in more detail.”

“From what Ellis found out, it was said to be a contract or oath to increase the number of women. There may be a reason why it shouldn’t be revealed.”

“Usually curses have safety measures. I’m also expert in curses.”

“Yes. I think I should tell you about it first. Ho-yeon Lee was very surprised when Ellis mentioned the curse.”

“… That seems like a more reasonable reason.”

“Thank you, Irene.”

Nam Da-eun bowed her head and thought about what Irene said.

Nam Da-eun doesn’t know much about magic.

All she knows is that Lee Ho-yeon is not a bad person.

If you were under a bad curse, I wanted to save you.

“That’s right. And the Victoria Park I mentioned last time, remember? I haven’t been coming to the place I used to visit every day for the past few days. Does anyone know why?”

“Isn’t it because Hoyeon’s body hurts?”

“That said, I heard it on the first day of hospitalization. My body must have been in the most pain then.”

“Or is it that you have achieved all your goals there?”

“Purpose…? Should we investigate again…?”

Irene nodded.

Although nothing in particular was resolved, we were getting closer and closer to Lee Ho-yeon’s secret.

You have to work hard for Ellis.

“Anyway, the curse is almost certain. If you guys see it for yourself and have any doubts….”

smart.

When Irene tries to warn him about the curse.

A light knock was heard and the door opened.

The one who came inside was Ellis, wearing a neat suit.

The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she was holding back laughter, and next to her was Lee Ho-yeon, whose face was pale.

‘… ‘Is that right?’

I guess I should have just sent it all away.

Irene looked at Ellis and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Elise. These people over there….”

“It’s okay, sister. I heard the explanation.”

Ellis smiled and bowed her head politely.

Her face was full of confidence.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Ellis, Hoyeon’s lover.”

“Oh. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a strong human woman.”

“… It’s been a while, Ellis.”

“Hello. Ellis.”

“Nice to meet you, Miss Ellis.”

“Yes. Scarlett and Nam Da-eun… and Rebecca? I remember seeing them in France.”

“Why don’t you call me by my name? It’s Liliana.”

“… Thank you, Liliana.”

Ellis was embarrassed when she saw the familiar faces of the women, but used all her concentration to hide her expression.

It was a light fight, but I was a little surprised because they were strong enemies who didn’t even move.

Ellis made eye contact with the women one by one.

Liliana, a fierce-looking woman with black hair.

Nam Da-eun, whom I often saw at the Academy.

Scarlett, a former Iris guild member.

Even the red-haired Rebecca we saw during the centaur capture operation.

‘… I’m the best.’

First of all, I won when it came to looks.

I was worried that there might be someone who attacked me, but I didn’t know any woman with that many bad manners.

“What are you going to do about this? Lee Ho-yeon says you’re in charge…!”

In the suddenly quiet atmosphere, Irene started hitting Lee Ho-yeon on the arm, not knowing what to do.

“I’m in so much pain right now… don’t hit me.”

How many times did you get hit by this sister today?

“What are you going to do with this atmosphere? So I told you to run away, right?”

“… Don’t worry. Everything looks fine.”

Irene makes a fuss, so it’s just awkward and not in a fighting mood.

The women he lives with are tolerant of Lee Ho-yeon’s relationships with women, and Ellis said they knew from the beginning.

Still, I guess I’ll have to direct the traffic myself.

Even if it’s okay right now, it’s like a bomb that you don’t know when it will explode.

Ho-yeon Lee entered the crowd of women who remained silent.

“After we say hello, Ellis, you sit down too. We were also talking about Lucifer. Irene said you are here to do important work. Can you tell me?”

“… Originally, this is something I should have told my sister about, but I’ll just say it together. I succeeded in getting the Academy’s cooperation. Other organizations will soon give a positive answer as well.”

“So what changes?”

“We will form an investigation team or seek help from other countries.”

“Can’t we join the investigation team?”

“There’s no need to go in. It’s dangerous.”

“Still, just watching is a bit….”

Lucifer’s appearance in Korea must have had his own influence.

But for some reason, I felt guilty about sending the investigation team first.

“Baby dad. It may seem cruel, but it’s their business. If we go and get wiped out in an instant, that would be a bigger problem.”

“I understand that too….”

“Rebecca, I’m sorry, but what does the title baby daddy mean?”

“What’s wrong with calling the baby’s father ‘baby daddy?’”

“… Ellis. It’s not like that, so don’t misunderstand.”

I think we should have some time to have a deep conversation with each other later.

But right now, Lucifer is important.

“Mr. Irene. If we receive your cooperation, when will the investigation team be formed?”

“… It will probably be as short as a few days, or as long as a week. This matter is even more urgent….”

Tiririri. Tiririri.

At that time, Irene’s smartwatch rang.

“Yes. I’m Irene from the Iris Guild. Yes…. Huh? No, I just finished, so how… Yes. Anyway, I understand. Thank you for your cooperation.”

Pop.

Irene hung up the phone and tilted her head with an expression of not understanding.

“No… I heard the investigation team is leaving?”

“Huh? I heard you just came from negotiations.”

“So… this doesn’t make any sense….”

While Irene was wondering, Scarlett nodded happily.

“It appears that the Hunter Association and Academy also treat Lucifer as important.”

“If that’s the case, I’m glad….”

“That’s right. Sometimes air tubes are helpful, right?”

“Irene. Can we get the information right away?”

When everyone loses context.

Ellis laughed alone.

This is because I can feel how hard the student council president of Victoria Academy worked.

‘No matter how much of a fuss there is, an investigation team can be formed in one day.’

Ellis smiled as she remembered the face of Moon Su-rin, who was screaming until she left the student council room.