Chapter 805
Chapter 805
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 805
Chapter Title: Flight to Altai
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There's a saying that you should pull out even a bull's horn while it's still fresh.
Siu rushed through his travel preparations from early in the morning.
Packing up their luggage, they headed to Seoul Airport.
They boarded the Boeing business jet that Eloa had prepared and set off straight for their destination.
Their destination was the workshop of the 'Soul Witch' who would treat Siu.
According to the GPS coordinates Yebin had passed along, it was in Mongolia's Altai Mountains—more precisely, in the highland area near Tavan Bogd National Park, at the far western edge of Mongolia, bordering China and Russia.
In truth, using Gehenna's gates would have been the fastest way to get there, private jet or no.
The Altai Mountains were certainly high in elevation, but with rivers formed from melting perennial glaciers and lakes created by tectonic shifts, it was a remote region easily reachable via portal.
However, the issue was Linne and Dorothy, who had official public identities.
To travel with them, they had no choice but to take a flight.
And since Siu was the type to stir up trouble just by breathing, it was best to bring as many escorts as possible.
"Wow, this feels like I've really made it big."
The private jet was less a vehicle and more like a lavish party hall prepared for a luxury gala—Siu's first time riding one.
Even Siu, who had frequently flown on planes for symposia and academic conferences, couldn't hide his awe.
Lounge seats comfortable enough for twenty people, a shower room, and even a bedroom with a plush bed—these were luxuries hard to expect even in first class.
About an hour after takeoff, the lovers' reactions varied wildly.
First up: Eloa, Linne, and Dorothy, all seasoned flyers.
Linne and Dorothy, who inevitably relied on modern transportation when moving around the mortal world, were utterly unfazed.
As if they'd always used facilities of this caliber, they lounged back in their seats, reading or meditating.
The Master, ever the drinker, had naturally popped open a chilled bottle of champagne and was sipping away.
"……."
Next: Lurye, Sharon, and Amelia, all first-time flyers.
"Ooooh... whoaaa...."
Lurye especially had her face glued to the window since takeoff, staring out at the sky below.
She was so engrossed that even watching from the side, she barely blinked.
"I thought the sea was vast, but the sky is equally boundless. What a magnificent sight."
Lurye kept exclaiming in wonder, her eyes sparkling.
Having spent most of her life in the deep sea, this was all new to her.
She'd had various experiences lately tagging along with Siu, but the sight of clouds flowing like rivers from the heavens was enough to stir grandeur in her heart.
"Is it that amazing?"
"Of course. Floating a massive hunk of metal in the sky... Humans do have their uses. Odil and Odet should have seen this too..."
Lurye wistfully recalled her new best friends.
"Don't worry. I just got a text from them. Want to see?"
[Assistant!]
[We're on a plane too!]
[Photo]
The jet offered in-flight internet, so Siu showed Lurye the photo from the twins.
Behind their effortlessly radiant beauty was the unmistakable interior of another private jet.
When he asked his mother-in-law about it, she said the twins had thrown a tantrum wanting to fly too, so they were circling the skies overhead and would land back at Seoul Airport to sync up with the schedule.
Then there was Sharon.
"Hmm~ Hmmm~"
Gone was her initial fussing; now she sat with legs crossed, elegantly sipping her drink.
She looked even happier than Lurye.
"Enjoying it that much?"
"Yeah, it feels like I've become one of the bourgeoisie."
Sharon was a first-time flyer too, but unlike Lurye, she wasn't overwhelmed with awe.
Her long time in the mortal world meant plenty of indirect exposure through movies and media.
Instead, she opted to fully indulge in a service reserved for the elite rich.
Putting on her best 'This is just everyday life for me' rich lady face, she gracefully savored her wine.
(As an aside, Sharon's little acts of pretension were utterly adorable.)
"Ahh, I should've packed something cuter to wear... I want to step off like a movie star... No, first things first—I have to try the shower. When else would I get a chance like this?"
In that spirit, Sharon couldn't miss the chance to shower above the clouds.
She sprang up and shot Siu a subtle, inviting glance.
"Want to join me, Siu...?"
She said it casually, like it was no big deal, but shyness seeped through in her tentative probe.
It was a terribly tempting offer, but unfortunately, now wasn't the time.
"Rain check."
"Yeah, guess so."
Siu gave a wry smile, and Sharon nodded.
Both their gazes drifted to Amelia, clinging to Siu's side like an accessory.
When alone with him, Amelia was all syrupy sweetness, but around the other lovers, she wasn't nearly as affectionate.
Onlookers might even wonder, 'Are those two really dating?'
Probably due to embarrassment.
But today's Amelia was different.
From takeoff until just now chatting with Lurye, she'd been hugging Siu's waist like a plush keychain, stuck fast.
She seemed almost like a lost child terrified of losing her guardian again.
"Lady Amelia, you okay?"
"Siu... I feel dizzy... How much longer?"
"About four or five hours more, I think..."
While everyone enjoyed the jet in their own ways, Amelia alone had gone pale as a ghost.
Just like right after that roller coaster at the amusement park last time.
She was terribly anxious and scared.
The jet was on the smaller side, so it jostled easily in turbulence, and every bump made her arms tighten around Siu's waist.
Siu couldn't quite understand why she—who could surely escape a crashing plane unscathed, or handle dozens plummeting from the sky without issue—was so terrified...
He chalked it up to motion sickness.
Still, he did his best to care for her.
It was a rare sight, seeing her act like a spoiled child.
"Siu... I'll go through Gehenna. Just land the plane here."
"That's not gonna happen."
"My stomach's churning so much..."
(By the way, the trip's true purpose was kept secret from everyone except the Master.)
No need to worry them unnecessarily, especially Amelia, who was sensitive about this matter.
If she'd known they were heading to the Soul Witch for a thorough checkup, she'd be tearing up with guilt even through her discomfort.
So the cover story was visiting the Oracle Witch near the national park to decode a 'prophetic dream' at a prophecy hall.
Conveniently, one of the corridors leading to a prophecy hall was nearby, making for a perfect excuse.
"Ugh... uuuugh..."
"Here, water."
Siu scooped up the struggling Amelia in his arms.
Cute as her clingy mode was, letting her suffer like this would drain her completely.
He needed to calm her down a bit.
"Get some rest."
"No... I want to stay with you, Siu..."
He carried her into the bedroom and laid her on the bed, where she amped up the cuteness.
She must have held back in the lounge with eyes on her.
Now, lying there with interlaced fingers gripped tight, her eyes pleaded, Stay with me.
She looked so fragile and pitiful...
Yet somehow, it stirred a desire to conquer her.
Especially since they hadn't been intimate once since reuniting.
"I know a good remedy for motion sickness."
"Motion sickness... Is this what it feels like...? Mmph?"
Siu delivered the classic drama-line kiss.
Amelia shuddered like a bird ruffled awake in the rain.
"Mmm... chu..."
But soon she relaxed completely, entrusting herself to him in a deep, lingering French kiss.
Amelia's kissing style was quite unique.
She never stuck her tongue out first—instead, she obediently sucked on his when it entered, like a caress.
Her eyelids fluttered as she hooked her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
Her fists clenched tight over her chest betrayed her inexperience with kissing.
"Chuuup... smack..."
Ticklish breaths mingled at their philtrums.
His transcendent senses, honed by his refined spirit body, even picked up her quickening heartbeat.
Amelia felt the nausea fade away, replaced by a lewd urge surging hot and fast.
Just one door away from the other lovers...
She definitely couldn't stifle her voice...
Yet she wanted more than kissing right here with Siu.
Firm in her belief that the secret manual from Kyobo Bookstore had leveled up her bed skills, Amelia resolved to put her head-knowledge to use this time.
"Haa... Siu..."
Melting into sensuality, she gazed into his eyes as the kiss broke.
According to the book, in situations like this, Koreans used a natural code phrase.
It was...
"I want some ramen."
'Wanna grab some ramen before you go?'—the book called it an irresistible killer move in any relationship with chemistry, guaranteed to seduce him.
She'd softened the direct quote from the book to make it her own subtle version...
A moment later.
"……."
Alone in the jet's galley, Amelia stared in bewilderment at the cup ramen with hot water poured in before her.
It said it was a killer move—why did it turn out like this?
"Empty stomach definitely makes motion sickness worse. Not sure if it applies to spirit bodies, but eating something might help."
"...Yeah, thanks, Siu..."
Of course, Siu had preemptively assumed she couldn't know the slang for 'Wanna fuck?', taking her words literally.
A pity, with the mood so perfect.
"I'll check if the others want any. Be right back."
Left alone with the ramen, Amelia picked up the fork and took a bite.
"...Sniff."
It was too spicy.