Ch.1414. I Don’t Know Why It’s Comfortable, But.

Did you guys see this? -Anonymous (183.***)

Blanc showed up at the department store in front of my house

(Photos of Blanc and a small child completely buried in Blanc’s embrace)

But that kid next to her? I looked closer and realized it’s Bene, Blanc’s former rival.

I thought she was in Marina after being arrested, but she’s just walking around?

That confident cuteness Bene used to have is completely gone

Now she’s just like a shy little child for real

ㄴ Isn’t Bene dangerous? So many people got hurt because of her

ㄴㄴ Seeing how she quietly follows Blanc around, something must have happened. Don’t you remember how Bene always fought with Blanc?

ㄴ Why is she walking around outside? Shouldn’t she be in Marina?

ㄴㄴ They said she got out after 3 years. There was a huge uproar, don’t you remember?

ㄴㄴㄴ Oh right, but isn’t she still dangerous…? I’m a bit worried. What if she goes berserk again even with a magical girl nearby?

ㄴㄴㄴㄴ The Association must be managing that kind of thing

ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴ You trust the Association?

ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴ What else can we trust? We have to believe in something

ㄴ Damn she’s so cute, holy shit, I’m going crazy, villains have no human rights lolololol

ㄴㄴ Someone arrest this crazy pedophile

ㄴㄴㄴ The one who got arrested was Bene lolololol

ㄴㄴㄴㄴ Someone arrest this guy too, where are the police!!!!!!!

When news spread that Bene had appeared at the department store, magical girl communities instantly went up in flames.

Bene had become the arsonist of the community.

That Bene, whom anyone who liked Blanc would remember for her cute appearance and overwhelming combat power,

Had lost her once-fearsome former self and was now hiding while tightly holding onto the arm of Blanc, whom she used to fight so fiercely.

Those who witnessed this legendary scene with their own eyes further fueled the already burning community by posting collections of Bene’s fashion show.

Department Store Children’s Clothing Bene Collection.jpg – Anonymous (125.***)

(Numerous photos of Bene)

OMG here’s the adorably cute former strongest and worst villain lololololol

How can someone this cute have such a dark villain inside lolololol

This villain just collapses after trying on hundreds of outfits, her expressions are so damn cute lololol

I bet Citrus was behind her pushing “try this one, try that one” lololol

Nooooo lolololololol

ㄴ Bwahahahaha lolololololol

ㄴ How did someone with that body destroy tens of thousands of buildings by herself lolololol

ㄴㄴ For real lol she looks like she’d break before the buildings lolololol

Nevertheless, public opinion wasn’t always on the bright side,

Some people emerged who were displeased with Bene’s public appearances.

Honestly upvote if you hate seeing that bitch Bene walking around – Anonymous (165.***)

She’s still a villain but she’s shopping for clothes at department stores

I’m wearing a $10 sweatshirt from the supermarket, why does that villain get expensive clothes?

Why does a murderer live better than me?

It’s so fucking infuriating

If I see you on the street, you’re dead

The post was suspended for excessive violence, but it represented the cold public opinion toward Bene.

Bene carefully adjusted the black scarf hiding her face while selecting ingredients for tonight’s dinner.

Watching her from the side, Yoonseul looked at Bene with worried eyes as she browsed the magical girl community now flooded with Bene’s photos.

Though she knew not to believe everything on the internet, she still wondered how this small demon, not yet forgiven, could return to society.

Not as Eden’s Bene, but as a complete human being.

For now, even that concern was a luxury,

Because right now,

She needed a way to beautifully piece together Bene’s already shattered amethyst.

This absurd plan to restore a broken jewel to its original luster,

Even if not as brilliant as before, was racing forward to make a new brilliance shine.

“Blanc, what are you thinking about so deeply? Do you know how many times I’ve asked if chicken stew would be good for tonight?”

“Ah, yes. Anything is fine with me. Whatever is easy for you.”

“Please tell me what you’d like to eat. That’s why you hired a housekeeper, isn’t it?”

“That’s, that’s not exactly why I hired you, but…”

“So for six people… Oh, does Arin handle spicy food well? If it’s too spicy, she might not be able to eat it.”

“Arin…? Arin handles spicy food well. That tteokbokki thing? She ate all of it by herself when I gave up because it was too spicy.”

“Ah, I see. Hmm, I should ask everyone when we get back. Thank you. Let’s head back now.”

Bene’s steps as she pulled a cart nearly half her height taller than herself,

Looked very laborious to Yoonseul.

* * *

Hah, alright. Good.

Chicken stew. That should be easy.

It’ll take less time than yesterday’s braised ribs.

After some time passed, it was already done.

Now I just need to wait for the rice cooker.

In the meantime, I should prepare the table.

While setting the table, Arin and the redhead returned.

“Welcome back. Do you two always return at this time?”

The redhead, still not used to my presence, answered with a startled voice.

“Y-yeah. We usually come back around this time… Bene, you startled me…”

“I see, you’re not used to it either. I was surprised too, though not as much as you… Ah, Bene unnie! I’m home!”

“Arin, there’s no need to greet me. Oh, if you return around this time, I should prepare meals for this hour.”

“Y-yeah. That would be nice…”

While the two went up to their rooms, the owner of the crybaby returned.

“Yaaawn… I’m back… Bene, what exactly did you do to my sister? Brainwash her…? Or maybe common sense modification? She wasn’t like this before.”

What nonsense is this magical girl talking about?

“You know very well I can’t do such things anymore. Why, did something happen to Citrus?”

“Sigh, all the way home… she talked about you… really…”

“I see. Well, that’s normal. She was always goofing unlike a proper magical girl when fighting me.”

“Huh? She was? My sister…?”

“That person can’t resist anything cute. I used that to lure her many times.”

“Hah, fine for now. Did you make that?”

“Yes. Let’s get ready quickly. It’s best before it gets cold.”

Hmm, I wonder if this is good enough.

Surviving in a magical girl den, I’d call this a success so far.

At least my limbs haven’t been blown off.

It actually feels like I’m being kept as a pet by magical girls.

Well, I threw away things like honor long ago.

The magical girls coming down for dinner and enjoying the food.

It feels strange when they say it’s delicious while eating, something feels off.

Living like this, just doing housework, might not be so bad.

I’m starting to consider surrendering the bet with Blanc.

But not yet.

At least not yet.

“Huh? Did Bene really make this by herself?”

“Yes. Is there a problem…?”

“Yes, there is. Why is it so delicious? This doesn’t make sense…”

“Hyewon unnie, right? When I first tasted Bene unnie’s food yesterday, I had the same reaction. Wow, how can it be…”

“I’m glad you’re enjoying it. If there’s anything you’d like to eat, please feel free to tell me anytime. That’s why I’m here.”

“Me! I want rose tteokbokki!”

The crybaby next to her tried to stop Arin.

“Arin, we can just order that kind of thing. There’s no need to make Bene go through the trouble…”

“No, it’s fine. Then, I’ll prepare tteokbokki tomorrow.”

While eating and making small talk, the crybaby asked a question.

“Oh, Bene. So where’s your room? Next to Yoonseul? Or on the first floor?”

“I was originally going to unpack in the room next to Blanc’s today, but there were so many things happening.”

“Ah… right… I’m sorry! I was wrong!”

“No, no. It was understandable. I would have been surprised too if you all were in my personal area at Eden.”

“B-but…”

“If it bothers you that much, just enjoy the food. That’s enough for me.”

“O-okay. I understand.”

Yes, that’s enough.

I told Blanc it was too much trouble to organize my things in the middle of the night and I’d do it tomorrow,

But Blanc said she couldn’t let me sleep on the sofa anymore and suggested we clean the room together now.

I didn’t really need Blanc’s help to set up my room, but I was surprised when everyone offered to help.

Magical girls joining forces for the worst villain.

It’s really strange and unusual.

After about two hours of effort,

My very neat room was completed.

My room with my bed.

Having it after being forced to leave Eden.

Where water doesn’t leak and wind doesn’t blow through.

Where I don’t live with my freedom taken away.

My own space.

Tonight, I’ll be able to sleep comfortably.