Chapter 142
Chapter 142
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 142
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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"That fucking bastard..."
"Ha..."
"Now I get why you never head up to Seoul."
"That's not it, man."
Junseok grabbed his hair with his own hands and raised his voice.
"Bullshit... You were fucking women while I was asleep? A threesome, no less!?"
Park Hyunju and Kim Sea had left for their homes early that morning.
So, after catching a bit of shut-eye, I'd woken him up figuring we could at least knock back some hangover remedy...
But it seemed Junseok had briefly woken up at dawn and peeked into my room.
I let out a short sigh from my chair.
"If you were jealous, you should've stripped down and joined us."
"You fucking bastard!! What the hell happened while I was out cold yesterday!?"
If I told him straight, he'd whine about why I called Park Hyunju and Kim Sea over in the first place, or bitch that he was just a third wheel. Obvious as day.
I kept my cool and continued.
"Kim Sea and Park Hyunju weren't originally like that with me."
"But!?"
"We were drinking after you passed out, and Sea dozed off..."
"So!!?"
"Hyunju and I slipped into the room quietly to do it, and then Sea suddenly walks in."
"And then... you all rolled around together?"
I shrugged both shoulders at Junseok.
"Can't exactly tell her 'get lost,' right?"
"No, Hyunju's the weird one. How do you let your friend's girl join in while you're going at it!?"
"Guess she's pretty open-minded."
"Fuck... Her kind of 'open' is a far cry from what I know."
I let out a short sigh and narrowed my eyes at Junseok.
"If you're jealous, just say you're jealous."
"I am jealous, fuck!!"
"Told you to sip your booze slow. If you had, at least Sea would've ended up with you."
"...Fuck... Life's so goddamn unfair."
"Not something the Yeoksan Group heir should be saying."
At my words, Junseok clutched his hair again and raised his voice.
"Ha... My eyes! What about my eyes!!"
"So, how'd you see it?"
"How? I woke up thirsty, went to the living room for water, and heard weird noises from your room. Cracked the door open and..."
He trailed off, his face screaming disbelief, before continuing.
"Hyunju was on top of you, and Sea was on your face... Ha... Fuck... Anyway, seen it in porn, but first time witnessing a real threesome."
"You're growing up."
"Crazy bastard... If she's so open, why not comfort a lonely guy like me?"
I crossed my arms thickly and smirked.
"Told you to drink slow, didn't I? Who was it that ignored me and chugged past their limit?"
"Ha... That wasn't up to me!!"
"See? I gave you solid advice."
"Should've jumped in myself then..."
"You psycho... You kept watching the whole time?"
Junseok slammed his palm on the table and yelled.
"Who you calling a perv...? I was shocked, shut the door quietly, and went back to my room. Why even ask?"
"Figured you'd at least jerk off while peeking."
"Ha! This guy's done."
"For what?"
"Gotta hook you up with Yerim no matter what."
His sudden mention of Seo Yerim made my eyes widen round.
"Seo Yerim? Hooking me up with your little sister? Even after witnessing last night's wild threesome?"
"Yeah! I'm gonna make it happen with Yerim!"
"Why?"
"'Cause I don't want you living happily!"
"Crazy..."
"Huh? You think it's a joke? Dead serious."
I rubbed my stomach with my palm and spoke.
"Cut the nonsense. What do you want for hangover food?"
"You think I can eat right now?"
"Guess ramen it is. You're passing, right?"
I stood from the chair to boil some ramen, and Junseok's face hardened.
Then, in a panicked shout:
"Ch-chop some peppers in it!"
A few peaceful days passed.
After that chaotic, comedic morning with Junseok, things had settled back into quiet routine.
But the calm didn't last.
♬♪♬
The front door bell rang.
I tossed my phone on the sofa and headed to the entrance. When I opened it, a familiar face greeted me first.
"Haeseong, hello."
It was Detective Yoo Seongjae.
But he wasn't alone this time.
A man followed behind him.
A stranger, but his vibe grabbed my attention instantly.
"Ah, hello. I'm Yoo Woongtae."
"Han Haeseong. Come on in."
Yoo Woongtae looked to be in his early thirties, dressed in an impeccably neat suit.
Jacket perfectly ironed without a wrinkle, black slacks, and shoes gleaming like new.
His features weren't overly striking, but well-balanced, with especially deep-set eyes.
The look of someone who took meticulous care of himself.
'A celebrity...?'
I'd expected Detective Yoo Seongjae's visit from our phone call...
But who the hell did he bring?
I tilted my head, quietly setting the pre-boiled teapot and cups on the living room table.
"Who's this guy?"
"Ah... He works at a host bar, and he seems connected to the case we're investigating."
"...Pardon?"
"Mind hearing him out first?"
I turned my gaze straight to Yoo Woongtae.
He took a deep breath, placed his hands neatly on his knees.
"Shaman-nim..."
Short and simple title, but it froze the living room air in an instant.
My eyes narrowed as I stared him down.
Then I turned to Detective Yoo Seongjae beside me.
"...He's calling me 'shaman-nim' right now?"
Yoo Seongjae scratched his nape, cleared his throat, and looked toward the living room window.
"Uh, well... Didn't know how to explain you..."
No, even if it's hard to explain, you don't just label a normal guy a shaman?
I sighed shortly and looked at Yoo Woongtae.
"...Go ahead."
"Recently, a close guy friend of mine went missing and came back."
"And?"
"His mental state's wrecked, body covered in wounds. Seems traumatized—can't remember a thing."
I stroked my chin and tilted my head up.
"Any signs of sexual assault?"
At my question, Yoo Woongtae glanced at Detective Yoo Seongjae, then nodded slowly.
"No physical evidence, but the detective and I think so."
"Detective aside, why do you think assault?"
"Well... My friend was working at the host bar with me... He chatted with two women and vanished."
"Two women?"
"Yeah, first-time customers at our place."
"Just for talking... You think they're the kidnappers?"
Yoo Woongtae shook his head frantically.
"No! There was a new guy on his first shift. Sat at their table, and now he's out of contact too."
Then Detective Yoo Seongjae leaned in slightly.
"Checked out that new guy Woongtae mentioned. Hasn't been home."
"So, possible they were kidnapped by those customers?"
"...That's what I think."
"But how's it linked to your case?"
"Victim's condition matches our case victims closely. Issue is, two women instead of one... But something bugs me."
I cocked my head at Detective Yoo Seongjae.
"What?"
"Those women visited the host bar twice. Both times, CCTV was busted."
"B-both times?"
"Yeah. Too coincidental, right?"
Two women...
Sowol the fairy was near zero suspect.
Lee Hyunseok the butler said she always went alone.
Still.
Women assaulting men? Rare even abroad.
Even two women kidnapping a man ain't easy.
And all CCTV down? Detective must smell foul play.
Probably why he came to me.
I turned back to Yoo Woongtae.
"What'd the women look like? Vibe?"
"Tall, Western-style figures. Faces... Honestly, stunning. Hosts fought over their table."
Sudden flash in my mind.
The fairy list Lee Hyunseok showed me.
Some always paired up.
"Hold on a sec."
I excused myself to Detective Yoo Seongjae and Yoo Woongtae, stood from the chair.
Stepped out and called Lee Hyunseok.
-Hello?
-Yeah, Haeseong.
-At the villa now?
-Grabbing some stuff at home. Head to yours later?
-Sure. Hey, that fairy list you showed me last time. Names of the pair that stuck together?
Lee Hyunseok jumped right in.
-Yoo Ha Fairy and Byeol Ha Fairy.
If there's even a slim chance, gotta check.
Serious tone, eyes flashing.
-Can you sketch them now?