episode_0041

Kyra was considering rejecting the escort mission this time.

Living a carefree life in the Hessen Viscountcy was enjoyable.

What is a hero?

A being that prevents threats to the continent.

In other words? If there is no threat, you can continue to relax.

Heroes had unparalleled power that could be treated anywhere within the Osan Kingdom.

Unbeatable power…!

However, power crumbles in the face of even stronger power.

Kyra’s carefree life as a hero was interrupted by the Queen’s summons.

There was a personal letter from the Queen.

‘An escort mission without knowing the escort target…’

She was no stranger to escort missions.

So, she knew better than anyone else that escort missions usually… had no pleasant corners!

Protecting and saving someone is noble and good…

But the rest of the time is filled with annoying and awkward personal requests…

From a hero’s perspective, it was not enjoyable at all.

And even though she appeared carefree, she had work to do.

Protecting the gallery was also a hero’s duty since it influenced the continent!

When praising comments were posted, she swiftly pressed the delete button like lightning.

It was her job to give a sharp 1-hour ban to those who criticized the gallery.

Such a busy daily routine! And now a summons.

Should she refuse? After contemplating, she sent a brief reply.

Even if she didn’t like it, if the Queen earnestly requested it, there must be a reason.

She could sense the Queen’s mood and didn’t want to refuse.

The reason she could live a carefree life as a hero was because of her help.

She ran towards the palace. It was much faster and more comfortable than riding a horse.

Upon arriving at the palace, she could see the escort target.

A brief thought crossed her mind. It was something she couldn’t easily express.

That man must be a wealthy noble.

His face was extremely ordinary, as if drawn hastily.

If he needed a hero as an escort, he must be no ordinary rich man.

But they would probably never see each other again.

Kyra planned to keep the meeting short.

“This person is the gallery’s curator.”

“….”

Of course, upon hearing Beatrice’s words, he looked different.

This man was the curator…?

She had never met the curator, but she believed he was a friend she had made and a colleague in protecting the continent and the gallery.

But now he appeared before her.

She never expected to meet the curator here.

Who could have predicted that the Queen, with whom she had no contact, would be with the curator?

Kyra’s eyes turned back to the curator.

Looking at his face again, he had a mysterious charm…

His body was firm. He seemed kind and gentle.

She was excited to meet the curator for the first time, but she calmed her trembling lips and spoke.

“Yes. I will escort the gallery’s curator.”

“Hero, is this a burden for you?”

“No, it’s fine, Your Majesty.”

How could escorting the curator be unpleasant?

It was something she actually wanted to ask for.

“Then, I entrust him to you. Curator.”

Before any other conversation could arise, Kyra bowed her head in farewell.

“Oh. Yes, Hero.”

With a greeting filled with discomfort and awkwardness, the conversation concluded.

The real hero, Kyra Luz. She was now tasked with escorting the gallery’s curator.

The work proceeded swiftly.

There was no one stronger than Kyra in the kingdom, and since she agreed to the escort, there was no need for negotiation.

Now, all Kai’ra had to do was stick close to Judak.

Kai’ra was still feeling a bit flustered.

And Judak, the hero, was acting awkwardly.

The two of them stepped out of the reception room.

“Um… I’m going to my room now—”

“I’ll accompany you.”

“Oh. Um, okay.”

Before any other words could come out, Kai’ra took the lead. She quickly agreed.

An opportunity to enter Judak’s room… an opportunity to be alone in a room with him?? She couldn’t miss it!

Protect at all costs! Guard for life!

Kai’ra walked beside Judak, trying to hide her excitement as much as possible.

It was a subtle expression and gait, but no one knew.

Meanwhile, as Judak walked with a guard…

‘It’s burdensome.’

He felt pressured to the point of suffocation.

Witnessing the presence of a hero. This aura… it’s powerful.

Feeling pressured in a way that wasn’t natural.

Just walking with a pretty woman was not easy for Judak.

A pretty woman with a kind heart and an unshakeable demeanor, the hero.

And… despite not being close, there was a faint pleasant scent.

He kept imagining having two sons and two daughters. It was complicated.

“Sigh. Not easy.”

A long silence followed….

Receiving a guard in an uncomfortable atmosphere. It was nauseating.

He should say something.

Judak steered the conversation towards a topic he was familiar with.

“Do you also enjoy galleries, hero?”

“…Yes. I do.”

“And you’re also active as a gallery manager with me.”

The hero responded, swallowing his true feelings.

“Oh, that’s good to hear. So you’re involved in managing the gallery. Do you know the hero of the gallery?”

“…I do.”

“You know. Well, I was thinking of dealing with that imposter hero if you want.”

“…Yes.”

“Since you might not know, I left it alone. What should we do?”

“Maybe… leaving it alone is…”

“Indeed, you are a hero. You have a big heart.”

Those who like kind-hearted people know that they are kind-hearted themselves.

“In fact, hero. That imposter… he’s tarnishing your image, so I thought of dealing with him.”

“…Yes.”

“He always writes the same thing and has a lot of strange quirks… is there something wrong with his head?”

“I see…”

In an instant, Kai’ra felt unjustly accused of being a hero with a head that can’t do 3-circle magic calculations.

It’s not that she can’t do 3-circle magic calculations, she just doesn’t have a reason to…!

She restrained herself from making excuses.

She had too much to lose to restore her image in the gallery.

“Oh, we’ve arrived.”

“…This is the room.”

Judak opened the door.

The room… was filled with his scent.

Kai’ra tried to sit on a chair, but Judak tapped the bed.

“You can use this spare bed.”

“…Thank you. I’ll just… take off my armor and come out.”

“Oh.”

“Please make yourself comfortable as if I’m not here.”

Kai’ra took off her armor in the dressing room.

Are we really going to stay together here?

Sleep together in the future… eat together…? Like lovers…?

She felt a bit nervous and changed into casual clothes.

Even after changing, Judak didn’t seem to pay much attention.

Feeling a bit unjust, Kai’ra accepted it.

He seemed busy, as if he was managing the gallery by tapping the air.

She sat down on another bed in loose-fitting clothes.

He glanced at Judak.

“You look fine.”

Kaira let out a sigh of relief.

When he heard that Judak had died, it felt like his heart sank.

When he heard that he was injured, he didn’t know how much he worried.

But looking at him now, he seemed fine without any visible injuries.

“There won’t be any more of that in the future.”

She firmly vowed.

As the one in charge of Judak’s protection, she promised to never let him get hurt again.

If anyone tries to harm him, she will take them down, no matter who they are.

Her eyes turned fierce.

***

Judak returned to his daily life.

He managed the gallery and looked around, flipping through the old writings again.

His questions remained unanswered and only grew.

“How on earth did he find my location?”

If he had gone out to buy chicken skewers… or went for a walk. Then it would make sense if he was followed.

But how did they pinpoint his specific location on the continent in the first place?

Judak’s questions remained unanswered.

How on earth did they find his location?

Not knowing that, he also had a powerful guardian like a hero attached to him.

In the face of overwhelming power, any assassination attempts or anything else would be neutralized.

Even if his location was pinpointed, he is safe now!

It doesn’t matter who comes looking.

But a lingering small question remains.

How on earth did they find him?

Just like his questions, detective Galbung appeared in the gallery.

Title) Judak, how did this happen?

He didn’t even mention where he lived, and it’s impossible to pinpoint the time zone of 0G life, right?

ㄴSo how did he get stabbed?

ㄴThere are a few suspicious characters, yeah.

ㄴSomeone who holds a grudge against Judak, has the ability to find him, and boldly confront him?

ㄴSomeone who shorted the stock?

ㄴShort-bung, lol.

ㄴThese damn shorters, lol. Betting money on the continent’s downfall, are they out of their minds!!!!!!!!

Title) There are suspicious characters

Imperial Emperor <<< He must be mad since his plan to absorb the Osan Kingdom was thwarted, but Judak's death ruined the economy, so who knows?

But if he is the culprit, how did he find Judak?

Queen of Osan <<< It's possible to find him if you make a wish. But honestly, she has no reason to kill him, lol.

Queen Ardel <<< Since she's a Dark Elf, she might have just killed him

ㄴLol, she's the only one who's suspicious?

ㄴA Dark Elf suspicious enough to be suspicious…

ㄴThe Emperor doesn't know the location, the Osan Queen has no motive, and… Queen Ardel, Serendia, might have suddenly killed him thinking about the humiliation she suffered last time, right?

Title) Explaining Serendia's perspective

This guy Judak poses a high threat to Ardel

So she picked a fight and got exposed

But thinking about it again? It's just anger

It's like kicking the blanket while trying to sleep

In the end, Serendia decided to take revenge using dark magic and shadows to find Judak…

Sneaking into his bedroom at night…

ㄴSneaking into the bedroom at night…? Isn't this that kind of thing…!

ㄴWhy is the atmosphere suddenly spicy?

ㄴThe villainess Serendia attacking Judak…

ㄴLol, Serendia supporting Judak, lol

ㄴEven just thinking about the situation is exciting, lol

ㄴIs there going to be another highlight of slaughtering polar bears?

ㄴPolar Bear: You bastards, stop it

ㄴMelt all the polar ice, lol. Fight until the whole world is on fire, lol. Fight until we develop fire magic, lol

ㄴDamn, lol, it's chaotic

ㄴSo, is Serendia the culprit?

ㄴI'm not sure, but there's a high possibility that Serendia found Judak's location

ㄴHonestly, even if it's not her, it's fun to just blame it on Serendia, lol. It's entertaining, lol

─Detective Galbung

Title) Suspects of Judak's murder for real;

Imperial Emperor

Queen of Osan

Terin Blacksmith's Ring (Can't forget this)

Serendia

Life Sentence (Forced) Mafia Game

Neighborhood Chicken Skewer Lady

Grandma

Next-door Cutie

ㄴWhat's with the weird mix?

ㄴThis list is so confusing.

ㄴWhy is the neighborhood chicken skewer lady…

ㄴIt's suspicious because we see her often, right?

ㄴThen why suspect the next-door cutie?

ㄴThat brat barks every time I pass by.

ㄴThat's definitely suspicious haha

ㄴCutie keeps growling and acting up for no reason haha, so I threw a chicken bone at it.

ㄴHaha, what a kind pet owner…

ㄴMaybe this brat actually likes Cutie?

ㄴFor real haha, likes Cutie?

ㄴLooking at it this way, the list seems grand.

ㄴThere are quite a few subtly dangerous people.

ㄴSo, each person on the list, please come forward and explain.

ㄴExplanation (forced)

ㄴExplanation (if you don't, you're the culprit)

ㄴFor real haha

ㄴFirst off, you're the culprit. Just do it, you brat haha

ㄴWhat kind of logic is making a culprit out of someone unrelated?

ㄴHaha, making someone a criminal without committing a crime haha

ㄴDon't know the principle of presumption of guilt? You're the culprit for now, so explain yourself haha. Bring your evidence too haha

As the gallery was in the midst of a Mafia game of guessing the culprit.

There were also those who were lurking in the gallery.

"Why me?"

The Queen of Artel, lying down and browsing the gallery.

Serendia muttered in frustration.