episode_0042

Hilda left in the blink of an eye, and No. 25 was still confused as to what was going on.

I thought they had a great time confirming their friendship, but why did they suddenly run away?

I decided not to think about it too deeply. I thought there must have been something going on, so I ignored it. Even if there were other reasons, it would not be too late to ask after returning from District 6.

Still, No. 25, whose body and mind had become drowsier than before after kissing Hilda, was finally able to fall asleep this time.

The next morning, Aser came to room 25 with a more excited expression than ever. I could tell how much she was looking forward to it from the way she opened the door without knocking.

“No. 25, are you ready?”

“Yes!”

Number 25 woke up earlier than usual, got ready to leave, and waited for Aser to arrive. The bag was stuffed with extra clothes and various other miscellaneous items.

“Then let’s go.”

Her steps as she walked ahead were as light as a feather, making even those who saw them feel good. Number 25 smiled slightly and followed Aser out into the yard.

Bright sunlight was shining down on the entire yard, as if blessing the path ahead of the two leaving.

Before they knew it, Charlotte was behind them, seeing them off.

“Are you leaving now?”

Aser nodded and gave a short, formal answer.

“I’ll be back.”

After that, No. 25 said goodbye to Charlotte with eyes sparkling even more than usual. It was sad that he wouldn’t be able to see Charlotte for a while, but anticipation that went beyond sadness was driving No. 25’s body.

“I will go.”

Charlotte just waved her hand lightly.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t anxious. What woman wouldn’t feel anxious when she hears that her lover is going on a trip alone with another woman?

However, like Aser, he had no intention of restricting No. 25 from ever playing with other women.

Even if I formed a relationship with Aser in District 6, it didn’t really matter. It was time for Aser to repay the love he had longed for for so many years, and as someone who watched and supported her life, he had no intention of interfering with it.

I was able to watch these two’s journey with a cool, calm mind, with the confidence that they would eventually return to the one they gave their first time to.

Charlotte joked to No. 25 in a casual voice.

“Even if a woman you don’t know offers you food, you should never follow it.”

Aser answered instead of number 25.

“I will always be by your side, so why worry so much?”

“There is such a thing as what if, right? Besides, Area 6 is a bit dangerous area, so if you take your eyes off even for a moment… .”

Aser waved his hand as if he was tired of Charlotte’s nagging and turned his back.

“It will come within a week. Until then, please take care of yourselves.”

Aser reached the middle of the yard and glanced at No. 25 next to him, occasionally twitching his fingers. Normally, I would have held hands without any hesitation, but I became even more conscious of it after saying something embarrassing in the office three days ago.

Number 25 walked next to her in unison. Aser was also walking more slowly and with shorter strides than usual, as if he was being considerate of No. 25.

No. 25 seemed bored just walking quietly, so he occasionally asked Aser questions.

“Is Area 6 far from here?”

“It’s not that far. Since it’s an area right next door, you only need to pass through one gate.”

These conversations are nice, but I just wanted to hold his hand and feel his warmth. Aser hesitated, then grabbed No. 25’s small hand as if snatching it.

Number 25, startled by the sudden loss of his hands, opened his eyes wide and looked up at Aser’s face.

Although he was confused at first, No. 25 smiled brightly when he confirmed that the target was Aser. Aser, who had been anxious, saw that No. 25 was smiling and held his hand even tighter than before.

While chatting casually about daily life, we soon left the territory and reached District 7. Aser, who was talking to No. 25 with a smile on his face throughout the territory, his expression hardened slightly, but there was no need to show an expression on a good day like today.

However, just because Aser was in a good mood, it was impossible for the residents to be in a good mood.

The vagrants of District 7 were looking at No. 25 and Aser with empty eyes. That gaze contained a slimy unpleasantness seething from the bottom, as if several snakes were coiled from the toes to the head. Number 25 cowered like a small animal and only watched the girls.

Aser gently wrapped the trembling shoulders of No. 25 and led him into his arms.

“Ignore. Because it will arrive soon.”

The statement that it would arrive soon was not a lie to console the situation. As I walked straight to the east of District 7, a huge wall suddenly came into view.

The gate we finally arrived at looked more like a fortress than a gate. The sky-high barriers on either side of the huge gate gave an indescribable sense of intimidation just by their presence.

It was sturdy enough to make the surrounding shabby buildings look even more shabby, and there was not a scratch of any kind.

Aser left No. 25 alone for a moment, staring at the gate blankly, and began filling out some documents to pass through the gate.

When the soldiers who had received the documents from Aser gestured to the people above, the large and small gears clicked together precisely, and with a clicking sound, the bridge on top slowly came down.

thud! Aser took familiar steps on the bridge leading to the gateway, accompanied by a sound. If I hadn’t reached out to No. 25, who was so overwhelmed by the sight and couldn’t come to his senses, I would have probably been lost.

“Let’s go.”

Number 25, who barely came to his senses after hearing that sound, held Aser’s hand and carefully passed over the bridge with trembling steps.

After passing the long bridge and crossing another gate that looked like a fortress, I was able to arrive at District 6, which I had longed for.

Arriving at Area 6, No. 25 opened his mouth without realizing it and muttered to himself.

“This is District 6?”

I only had to cross the huge gate twice, but the scenery changed in an instant, as if I had entered another world.

The sky, which had been shining brightly with the sun just a moment ago, was suddenly painted a purple sky covered in hazy fog.

It was like a scene I had seen in a dream.

Wooden buildings with colorful lights blooming loudly, and bustling streets filled with the scent of people.

If you turn your gaze a little to the side, a completely different scenery unfolds.

Men wearing flowing clothes and chatting happily among themselves. A woman who persistently woos such a man, asking him to have a drink with her.

Everything seemed good, but No. 25 was unaware of the ugliness hidden behind it all.

On the outside, District 6 seems carefree and glamorous. However, most of the men living here were sold to pay off debt. He dealt with countless women and carried a lot of sorrow on his body.

To No. 25, who didn’t know that fact, they seemed like people who could only admire them, living hard and freely every day.

On the other hand, Aser, who knew the underbelly of District 6 better than anyone else, did not pay them any attention and spoke to No. 25.

“Let’s get accommodation first.”

Aser took out the paper Orca gave him from his pants pocket. The location of the accommodation was listed on the back of the ticket with Orca’s roughly scrawled signature.

Although I was a little reluctant to go to the accommodation that Orca prepared himself, he is a guy who does not skimp on hospitality.

Unless you went and ran into an orca, there was nothing to lose.

Aser held his hands and looked around, afraid that he might miss number 25 in the crowd.

District 6 consisted of a total of four streets. Butterflies, swallows, magnolias, wolves.

Among them, the street that was responsible for the most sales and represented District 6 was Butterfly Street, where No. 25 and Aser are located. A street lined with luxurious shops, teahouses, and attractive men, so much so that the word red-light district would not be appropriate. Aser didn’t particularly dislike this street. It was such a fascinating and delicate street that the image of an orca who was shallow and only knew about power did not come to mind at all.

In the innermost part of Nabi Street, there was a five-story building that boasted overwhelming grandeur even among the magnificent buildings.

Orca looked at the paper and the building in turn and then spoke briefly.

“Here.”

Without hesitation, I opened the door and went in, and the hostess came out to greet me as if she had been waiting for me.

She was a woman with an impressive, elegant face that did not match the Oriental-style clothes embroidered with colorful floral patterns, and an overall old-fashioned atmosphere.

The hostess bowed her head to Aser and said hello.

“Are you Aser? I was waiting.”

“You were waiting?”

“Yes, Orca told me to treat my friend very well because he will be here soon.”

Aser burst out laughing at being called a friend.

“What is a friend… Please show me the room.”

“Please come this way.”

The hostess led them up the stairs to the innermost room on the fifth floor of the hotel.

“I hope you have a peaceful night… .”

Aser arrived at the room he was guided to and stretched. After turning on the lights, I looked around the room.

Since it was located on the 5th floor, the top, the view out the window was quite nice. The lanterns swaying all over the streets were bright and creating a dreamy atmosphere.

It’s a sight I’ve seen enough to get sick of, but it wasn’t number 25. He had his face pressed against the window and was admiring with his mouth open.

Aser stroked No. 25’s head and smiled happily.

“Let’s unpack first. I have a place to go right away.”

Only then did No. 25 come to his senses, trembled and put down the bag he was carrying.

“Wow, sorry… Because it’s so beautiful outside… .”

“No, it’s okay. I’m going to take a closer look, but wouldn’t it be a waste to look at it like that from now on?”

After finishing speaking, Aser began to take off the suit he was wearing. Number 25 raised his voice as he saw Aser suddenly naked.

“Demon Lord!?”

I’ve seen Aser’s naked body many times so far, but I didn’t expect him to suddenly take it off in this situation.

At No. 25’s raised voice, Aser looked at him curiously.

“Why? I was just trying to change my clothes.”

Number 25 smiled awkwardly and avoided eye contact. Nowadays, whenever a woman takes off her body, it only comes to her as an image of everyone coveting her body. Yes, there was no way I could have developed a sexual desire for something as common as changing clothes.

However, Aser’s dormant sexual desire was awakened by No. 25’s just remark.

Number 25 had a hunch as he saw Aser coming closer and closer. It’s going to take quite some time to go outside.

Aser held No. 25 in his arms and looked down with hot gaze that was seething with lust.

“There’s still a lot of time, so just a little… .”

Number 25 closed his eyes and completely surrendered himself to her.

The two didn’t know until then.

The fact that darkness mixed with extreme malice is coiled in the cracks of Area 6 and is targeting its prey.