Side Story 19. The Story After (19)

Breakfast time.

Lee Hoyeon sat down, looking at the appetizing breakfast.

“I’ll eat well.”

“Eat up. Daddy-to-be. Here, try this first.”

Yum.

He brought the well-grilled ham to his mouth.

The savory juices and saltiness spread in his mouth, making him automatically shovel rice into it.

“How is it? Delicious?”

“It’s delicious.”

Lee Hoyeon gave Rebecca a thumbs-up.

It really was delicious.

“Hehe. Since Daddy-to-be is eating it so well, I feel like I’m gaining confidence in my cooking.”

“… I don’t want to ruin the mood, but are grilled ham even considered cooking?”

Scarlet watched their little skit and laughed, looking dumbfounded.

Rebecca’s words, that staying devoted to the home fosters maternal instincts, which in turn helps with conception, were also funny, but she decided not to bring that up.

“Scarlet. I need to feel like a mom-to-be, even if it’s just like this. Please empathize.”

“Understood. I made a mistake. Hoyeon-nim. Please try my rolled omelet too.”

“You made this, Scarlet? Oh, this is good!”

“Please refrain from saying it’s delicious. You might get pregnant unintentionally.”

“Pfft, pfft…. Ah, I’m sorry, Rebecca-ssi. I didn’t mean to laugh…”

Seeing Scarlet and Nam Daeun laugh, Rebecca frowned.

These people are all good, but they lack empathy.

No, this is all Lee Hoyeon’s fault. If he’s having unprotected sex every fertile period and she’s not getting pregnant, it must be the man’s fault.

“Daddy-to-be clearly said things would be different starting this month. So why is it still the same?”

“… Maybe it’s a lack of fighting spirit?”

“Fighting spirit? Fighting spirit??? Then it’s Daddy-to-be’s problem! I even do exercises every day to help with conception?!”

“… I’m sorry. I’ll try harder.”

He had nothing else to say, even with that explanation.

The God of Betting had told him that his body had definitely become capable of impregnating someone.

However, Rebecca’s pregnancy was taking longer than expected.

This wasn’t anyone’s fault; pregnancy was just inherently difficult.

“Ugh, this isn’t working. It’s Liliana’s turn tonight, right? Should I butt in too?”

“Re, Rebecca. That’s not good manners!”

“Don’t Succubi know any magic that helps with conception?”

“Nothing like that… probably…?”

Liliana mumbled the end of her sentence and turned her head.

That was definitely a lying expression.

If Lee Hoyeon noticed, Rebecca could notice too.

“If you had such magic, you should have told me sooner…! Liliana!”

As Rebecca grabbed Liliana and shook her back and forth, Liliana hastily made excuses.

“No, no…! It exists, but it’s magic that puts a strain on the woman! You said you need to rebuild your clan, Rebecca! If you use this magic, you won’t be able to have that many children!”

“Oh, really? Then it’s fine.”

“Hah, hah… Isn’t she a completely weird woman…. Hoo.”

Liliana was relieved that Rebecca wasn’t going to barge in tonight, after all.

Because today was that important.

After the meal ended.

Everyone left to do their own things.

Lee Hoyeon and Nam Daeun went to the Academy, while Rebecca and Scarlet went to work.

Now, this house belonged entirely to Liliana!

Ding dong-

“Yes-. Coming out.”

Tip-tap.

Liliana received the long-awaited package with a happy chuckle.

*

After finishing my schedule at the Academy.

I turned on my smartwatch, having some free time.

I didn’t have anything specific to do today.

‘I wanted to meet Surin noona or Ahyoung-ssi after a long time… but they both said they were busy.’

Since the other heroines also had schedules, maybe this was heaven’s way of telling me to rest today.

I trudged home.

“It’s still empty here.”

The empty house next door was quiet again today.

Alice and Irene had returned to France.

They said they were in the process of taking over the Iris Guild? Anyway, they had busy things to do in France too.

‘Does that mean they won’t graduate from the Academy?’

I didn’t like that thought.

It was quite fun teasing Alice.

Ttiring-

As I opened the door and went inside, I sensed some commotion from the living room.

Since Liliana was the only one home right now, it had to be her.

‘What has she been doing alone lately?’

Come to think of it, what does Liliana do with her time if she’s not broadcasting?

I casually entered the living room to check the situation.

“Hmm hmm~ Hmm hmm. Ah. How is it? This sexy outfit?”

“….”

Liliana had placed a full-length mirror in the living room and was striking various poses in front of it.

Seeing the clothes scattered on the floor, it seemed like she hadn’t been doing this for just a short while.

I entered the living room and spoke to Liliana.

“Liliana. What are you doing?”

“Huk.”

Liliana, trembling slightly, turned her head. After her eyes met mine, she blinked a few times, then magically tidied up all the clothes.

Tip-tap….

Then, without answering, she went upstairs to the second floor.

Hearing the sound of ‘udangtang’, it seemed like she ran off as soon as she rounded the corner.

“Why is she having a fashion show all by herself? Is she sick?”

Or is she thinking about starting her broadcast again?

It would be better if she did something productive like that.

A solo fashion show is just too creepy.

‘Maybe I should have followed her. … Nah. I’ll see her tonight anyway.’

She looked embarrassed, so there was no need to follow her.

I leisurely lay down on the sofa in the empty living room.

I had nothing else to do, and Liliana, who was home, had run off to her room.

I decided to check EveryDay on my smartwatch for the first time in a while.

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[I want to see Lee Hoyeon’s magic..]

He said he would graduate from the Academy, but he doesn’t attend classes.

I used to sneak glances at Lee Hoyeon whenever there were classes, but now it’s hard to even see him at the Academy.

Lee Hoyeon, my love.

Lee Hoyeon, my light.

Lee Hoyeon, my darkness.

Lee Hoyeon, my life.

Lee Hoyeon, my joy.

Lee Hoyeon, my sorrow.

Lee Hoyeon, my solace.

Lee Hoyeon, my soul.

Lee Hoyeon, me.

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“… What the hell is this crazy bastard.”

I scrolled past the creepy post and looked for others. Surprisingly, there were many people who liked me.

Especially, compliments about my magic and my appearance had increased tremendously.

Honestly, considering the achievements I’ve made, it was natural, but still, seeing this made the corners of my mouth slowly curl up.

“Still, since I attend Victoria Academy, they have a good eye for people.”

After nodding, I was browsing through other posts when a voice came from behind me.

“Hmm? Hoyeon-nim. You’re back early today.”

“Scarlet. You’re back?”

Scarlet came home at the perfect timing.

She hung her coat on a magic hanger and sat down on the sofa.

“Yes. The head of the Korean branch let me leave early today. I was thinking of making a snack for Liliana-nim at home, but I’m lucky you’re here, Hoyeon-nim.”

“… Khmm.”

Scarlet, snuggling up close to me as I lay on the sofa, smiled.

The scent of her perfume wafted strongly, as she had just come from outside.

It was a temptation Lee Hoyeon couldn’t refuse.

“Whoa there. What are you doing, Scarlet? We’re family. Rebecca and Daeun will be back soon too….”

“It feels good that you acknowledge us as family. That’s a form of affection too.”

“You’re quite the formidable opponent today. … Should we do it just once before the others arrive?”

“I’m joking. I have to prepare dinner today.”

“Hey. You can’t do that. Tempting someone like that and then doing nothing.”

Scarlet chuckled and got up from the sofa.

I let out a hollow laugh watching her smile.

What kind of woman is she?

*

After dinner ended.

I washed myself in the bathroom.

Even though it’s a world with Clean Magic, it’s too much to rely solely on it and not wash.

People need to get their bodies wet with water occasionally.

‘It was Liliana’s turn today.’

The rule of taking turns having sex was surprisingly being applied well.

Since I didn’t do much today, I had plenty of stamina left.

‘I thought she was quiet lately, but seeing her fashion show makes me question her mental state…’

I had consistently tried to take care of Liliana’s mental state, but since she said she was fine, there was nothing I could do.

So I had left her be, assuming she was okay, but seeing her fashion show today makes me think a conversation is needed.

Thinking such thoughts, I came out of the bathroom.

I could go to my room, rest, and then casually visit Liliana’s room.

• Ugh, ah… Ahhh….

As I walked down the hallway, strange noises leaked from Liliana’s room.

Curious, I casually put my ear to her door.

• Master…! No, hey, Lee Hoyeon? Ugh. What should I do?!

What on earth is she doing?

‘Is she really sick somewhere?’

Hearing her talking to herself in her room made me genuinely worried.

Mental issues become harder to resolve the longer they are left unaddressed.

I gently sent some magic into the room.

The room was, as expected, messy with clothes strewn about.

I’ll have to say something about that tonight.

In the middle of it all stood Liliana, wearing revealing underwear and sobbing.

• Sob, how can I get fucked until I come to my senses?

… I think I just heard something I shouldn’t have.