episode_0047

Three days have already passed since the overtime incident.

The sharp atmosphere has gradually calmed down, and it actually feels more lively than before.

No matter how many dead people were brought back to life, such a quick recovery felt a bit foreign.

Could it be that the people in the Bureau are quite used to losing colleagues?

“…If that’s the case, then it’s a much bloodier place than I thought. No, when I think of the battle against the ‘horrible conglomerate’, I guess I’m still a noble person…?”

A shiver ran down my spine as I recalled the crazy looks in the guard’s eyes as he put a funnel in his mouth and threw pieces of flesh to feed him.

The fact that seemingly ordinary people harbored such madness inside was something I didn’t want to know if possible.

Well, let’s not think about it as much as possible.

If you’re not careful, it could be a trauma.

“Huh? What?”

“Wow!?”

Suddenly, a voice whispered in my ear, making me jump up in excitement.

Thanks to this, the piece of boiled pork that I was picking up with my chopsticks flew into the sky.

“What!”

no! Moisture-free boiled pork made with care by finding the optimal recipe!

“Hah!”

Retel jumped up with more agile movements than expected, grabbed the meat, swallowed it without chewing, and burst out laughing.

“Hahahaha! Aren’t you so surprised? How do you get surprised every time I do this? Ahhh!”

The sight of her smiling and shaking her red hair is so disgusting that it makes me cry.

“Hey! Letel! How many times did I tell you to come in through the door!? I told you not to break in with space travel!”

“Ah, in order to protect the escort target, you need to know its location at any time.”

“Then why not contact me by phone first!”

“No! It only means seeing it with your own eyes! Pandora of the Salvation could be a supernatural entity pretending to be you!”

I sighed as I saw him speaking confidently and puffing out his chest.

She started living next door a few days ago, and at first I was a little excited, but now it’s just annoying.

“Anyway, is it boiled pork today? I’m eating something delicious in the morning. Wow! Is this really moisture-free boiled pork? It’s covered in onions and cabbage!”

After opening the steaming pot and admiring it, she naturally took her share and scooped up a large amount of rice from the rice bowl.

“…Wouldn’t it be okay to eat rice separately?”

“What are you doing? If you solve it like this, you’ll kill two birds with one stone. You can escort me and eat!”

“Is it okay to steal someone else’s food?”

“Yes! It’s so delicious!”

“Ha…yes, eat a lot.”

“Hehe! Even if I don’t tell you, it will happen!”

I sighed at the shamelessness of having an iron plate welded to my face and started using chopsticks again.

“Mmm~! It’s delicious! Han-gil, you’re really good at cooking, right? I can’t stop eating it like this!”

“Thank you so much for that.”

Although I answered bluntly, as if slightly sarcastically, I felt quite good on the inside.

Isn’t there anyone who doesn’t like compliments?

Anyway, it’s different no matter what because you use expensive ingredients without worrying about money.

Cooking is rewarding.

“Plus, not only the main dish but also the side dishes are plentiful and all delicious! Did you make all of this?”

“I bought some at a side dish store. Some of them are difficult to make at home.”

“Ohh…!”

After chewing on the boiled pork and taking a sip of the marbled kimchi stew, she crunched down a piece of raw lettuce, put a lot of bright red salted squid on top of the white rice, and stuffed a spoonful of it into her mouth.

“…It’s really delicious.”

“Huh? Because it’s actually delicious!”

Seeing her eating whetted my appetite, so I moved the utensils eagerly.

“Puh-ha! I ate well today too! It was delicious! Hangil.”

“I’m glad that’s the case.”

“But I think the meat ratio is a bit high in the morning! I hope there will be some kinds of vegetables tomorrow!”

“How thick is your mug?”

“Ahaha! I’ll do the dishes instead. Clean the house too.”

With a snap of her fingers, the dishes and dishes move to the sink, water flows out of the faucet, and the detergent released by the automatic pump creates foam.

Knock knock!

I stared blankly at the dishes being washed away by an invisible force.

“It’s really amazing to see something like this. Isn’t it actually nothing different from telekinesis?”

“Hmm, the principles are completely different, but the end result will be the same?”

She is lying down on the sofa, looking at her smart phone and spreading her legs obscenely.

There is no such thing as being unemployed.

Plus, I don’t know where to put my eyes when she’s wearing hot pants and a cropped tee that shows off her thighs.

Why are you more defenseless than Eun No-eul, the succubus queen?

“Retel. If you lie down right after eating, you will get reflux esophagitis.”

“Huh? You don’t have to worry. I’m using my powers to stop it.”

“…Is something like that even possible?”

It really has incredible versatility.

I’m a little jealous.

I wish I had that kind of ability…

After going into my room and changing into simple clothes, I put her needlessly long legs aside and sat down on the sofa and leaned back.

“But Hangil.”

“why?”

As soon as her leg was on top of mine, I immediately moved it away, but she smiled mischievously and kept raising her leg.

“What.”

Swish. slap.

“No, I want to hear how you used the points you earned this time. It’s no fun to worry because points you didn’t have before suddenly appear.”

Swish. slap.

“You haven’t used it yet? You mean you didn’t have any points before? Is this really your first time getting points?”

“Yeah. But?”

“No, does that make sense? I heard you entered the post more than ten times? Oh, if you’re hiding it on purpose, I won’t ask any more questions.”

“That’s not true. I’m sorry to tell you in advance. It’s not that easy to get points, is it? It may not be a big deal when you look at the fact that you just grab it whenever something happens, but you can only get it if you have luck in the first place.”

Swish. slap.

“…Really? You’ve never used the point shop before? But you’re still that strong?”

Swish. slap.

As I looked at her with mixed admiration, she had a triumphant expression on her face and grabbed my torso with both legs, squeezing me tightly.

“Ugh!? Hey, sleep…!”

I was so embarrassed by the long and plump texture that I stiffened.

“I’m a bit strong, right? But Hangil, don’t get caught up in the element of strength. I really don’t recommend using point stores to get stronger.”

“…Is it because of side effects?”

“That’s right. I guess you heard the story from Noeul, right?”

“To a certain extent. But, if you’re just looking at strength and not thinking about the side effects, wouldn’t it be more efficient to use the point shop? You can increase the weapons, skills, and even physical abilities you need, right? Oh, of course, you’ll need a lot of points. ”

I tried to get away from her legs, but I gave up and fell limp as she was holding me tightly, as if she would never let me go.

“Hmm… I guess you need to meet Barrett Urtega.”

“Barrett Urtega? Who is that again?”

“Have you never heard of it? A victim of a Constellation community that was ruined by its obsession with strength.”

“…Oh, I think I’ve heard of it from Noeul. Is his name Barrett Urtega? This is my first time hearing that name. Would you mind loosening my legs?”

She laughed at my words and tightened her legs even more.

“Wow, hey, hey! It hurts! It hurts!?”

“I’m sorry. My physical ability is very weak, right? Anyway, if you look at Barrett Urtega, you’ll probably think negatively about the point shop too.”

“…is it that bad? What kind of condition is it?”

“Well, first of all, she has human reason. Surprisingly, she can think and judge normally and can have conversations. However, she is a crazy person who will do anything to become stronger.”

I thought it was a man because of the sound of the name, but it turned out to be a woman.

“Hmm…? Isn’t it possible for a combat enthusiast who can communicate well to use it?”

“Not a battle fanatic, but a madman.”

“Whatever.”

“No, you don’t understand. Barrett Urtega is a human being who cannot be described with the word ‘crazy.’ He has different values, different emotions, and different perceptions and perceptions.”

“That much?”

“Yes. That’s why they are being confined at the Bureau’s headquarters.”

“…Incarceration…?”

I was a little nervous at the harsh words.

“Ahaha. Hangil. Your body has stiffened? Why? Are you afraid that the bureau will imprison you?”

“Hmm… to be honest, I feel like I was accepted quite easily.”

“Easy? Ahaha! You don’t know anything, right? That’s the end of it. It’s cute.”

She rubs her legs tightly around her torso and giggles with a mischievous smile.

“What do you mean? Didn’t I get in easily?”

“Twelve types of personality tests, twenty-two types of behavior pattern tests, six values tests using supernatural entities, thirty types of personality tests also using supernatural entities, and finally, three types of physical tests.”

“…huh?”

“You didn’t even notice, did you? These are all tests performed on you. As a result, it was determined that there was no problem and you were accepted into the management bureau.”

“…when on earth?”

“When did you do that test? Hmm…probably since you entered the ‘Rescue Restaurant’.”

“what?”

It was something I couldn’t understand, so I looked at her and she poked me in the cheek.

“Most of the testing was done through supernatural entities. I can’t tell you what it is, but…”

“No, wait a minute. So you’re saying the Bureau already knew about me and my team the moment we entered the relief restaurant?”

“Hmm…in a way, can you say that?”

“No, then why on earth…! Eupeup?”

Her hand clamped over my mouth before my angry voice could escape.

“Calm down, Han Gil. The management bureau didn’t ignore your team’s danger even though they knew about it. There was simply nothing they could do. The rescue restaurant is a very dangerous and high-level supernatural phenomenon.”

“Whoa…”

I took her hand away and sighed, letting go of my anger and leaning back on the sofa.

It was uncomfortable because my legs were tied to my torso, but I didn’t complain.

“……”

“……”

We were silent for a while, but then we simultaneously tilted our heads.

“How did the story end up in Samcheonpo?”

“Really? I’m sure it was a trivial story… Ah! You were talking about a point.”

“Oh, that’s right. Anyway, Hangil, I wanted to tell you that you’re lucky. Usually, if you don’t pass a certain level of testing conducted in secret, you’ll be imprisoned at least briefly.”

“Thank you so much for that.”

“Ahaha! Are you upset?”

She bursts out laughing at my sarcastic tone and taps me on the shoulder.

“Next time you get a chance, let’s go see Barrett Urte! I’m sure you’ll have a lot to feel.”

“Let’s go see it… It’s like going to see elephants at some kind of zoo—”

My words didn’t last until the end.

The reason is that while I was talking, the surrounding scenery changed.

Specifically, to the office of the paranormal response team.

“…Uh, you two get along well?”

“Wow! Are you two already in a relationship like that!?”

My face brightens at the grinning words of Gyeong-hyeong and Saeron.

“…Retel. What are you doing now?”

“Keuhum! Keuhum!”

As Noeul, who was weak because it was morning, was lying limp on the sofa and glaring at her, Letel relaxed her legs with an expression of humility and pretended like nothing had happened and headed to the bathroom.

I had to lie down on my desk and pretend to sleep for a while.

“Oppa. What were you doing? Huh? Like something like that? You were burning up and forgot to go to work? Huh? Would you like me to leave the office for a moment?”

Of course, Saeron’s mischievous questions did not stop.

-Hangil. You don’t have to be ashamed. In our world, strong men often take concubines.

“Wow! Han-gil, did you mean to do that!? Then who is your real wife? No-eul? Letel?”

“Please stop…”

Even though I begged, Saeron, who had caught Geonsu, kept circling around, chattering to the point where it was annoying.

***

“……”

It was a leisurely and boring morning with Saeron’s teasing over.

As I was staring blankly at the ceiling, I suddenly thought.

“…?”

How do you think the ceiling has changed? Is it because of my mood?

Feeling strangely different, I glanced around and saw that the entire office felt like that.

It feels somewhere old, shabby, and gloomy.

what…?

“Everyone, gather around. We have a meeting to discuss today.”

“Huh? Meeting?”

My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Noeul’s voice.

For some reason, she stayed in the office even though it was mid-morning and was motioning for us to gather quickly.

“What’s going on? Noeul.”

“Hmm, I think we need to talk about a very important topic.”

She spoke with a serious expression and brought a white board.

“Has anyone seen the Constellation Community in the last few days?”

“…I didn’t see it.”

“If there’s nothing special going on, there’s nothing to see, right?”

“That’s right. It’s not fun because I can only read the title to begin with.”

“I’d rather watch new tube shorts than see that!”

In response to the answers from me, Gyeong-hyung, Saeron, and Letel, Noeul nodded as if she had expected that to happen.

“Do you remember how the community burned down after we returned from the Demon Mansion last time?”

“Ah…the silent dimension and all that?”

“that’s right.”

As she nodded and called out the constellation community, we also called out the constellation community.

Hmm, it seems like it’s been a long time since I last saw you.

[Have you found the silent dimension yet?]

[Please disclose the source of the photo for 666!]

[Find all the people who uploaded ‘pictures of ordinary humans’!]

[I think 414 was also used before?]

[I looked it up and found that there are quite a few people who used ‘pictures of ordinary people.’ Is this true?]

[Ah, so where is the silent dimension? I’m feeling dizzy, so please hurry]

“It’s still like this.”

Several days have already passed since then, and I never dreamed that the silent dimension rice cake was still burning.

“What on earth is the silent dimension causing such a fuss?”

“Ugh, it looks like the constellations really have nothing to do.”

“So? Did Noeul find out something about you?”

Noeul showed a complicated expression for a moment in response to my question.

“Hmm, although I can only read the title, I’ve been looking around the Constellation community for the past few days. As a result…”

After a beat, she muttered in an uncertain voice.

“Anyway, it looks like our dimension isn’t Earth 44.”