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Ep 8
Cheon Hyerin had formed a certain impression of me.
Right now, the man named Yujin—
Was someone wholly devoted to her alone.
Not only that…
Even the harsh training I supposedly endured was all for her sake.
The man who saved her life.
The man who even used his innate energy for a single person.
Because of that, I could roughly guess how Cheon Hyerin would treat me.
“You… you really… must you always be like this…”
“…Do you have to make me yours for your heart to settle?”
Of course—
It was all a misunderstanding.
“…”
Maybe it was my imagination, but her ears had been red this whole time.
I scratched the back of my head awkwardly.
At this point—
I had no choice.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art?
Fine.
I decided I would learn it.
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The decision was one thing.
But there was a problem.
“…This…”
From the morning, Cheon Hyerin had personally arranged things.
A letter and rare materials lay neatly beside me.
The words in the letter—
Soft.
Affectionate.
Completely unlike her usual self.
I reread it several times, unable to believe it.
This felt wrong.
Something was off.
But the way she looked at me—
It was already too deep.
“…Hm.”
Training that pushes the body to its limits.
I turned to the window.
Ma Noe had clearly said my body showed signs of such training.
…So they expected something from me.
They even gave me such a rare elixir.
For training the Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
“...”
Well—
It was only possible because I was under Cheon Hyerin’s protection.
Normally, I’d already be dead.
They were expecting me to live up to it.
“…Fortunately…”
I did know the method.
I had used that martial art the most in the game.
Even if I didn’t understand everything—
I knew enough.
Especially—
The brutal training method.
I stood up.
Three goals.
First.
Train the Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
At least grasp the basics quickly.
Second.
Become strong enough to meet their expectations.
Third.
Deepen my relationship with Cheon Hyerin.
It sounded simple—
But it wasn’t.
I had never pushed my body to such extremes before.
Still—
I had no choice.
“…This elixir too…”
It was incredibly rare.
Even in the game.
“…By the way. How long are you going to keep watching from there?”
As I spoke toward the slightly open door—
It opened.
“Excuse me.”
A woman entered.
With quick steps.
“I came to check if you had finished eating.”
“…Next time, knock.”
“Today, I was ordered otherwise.”
“….”
She hesitated.
A young woman.
Pink hair.
“…You’re not going to follow me around from now on, are you?”
“My name is Sorin. From today, I will serve you.”
“….”
“I heard your internal energy has been damaged. If needed, I can assist your recovery.”
“…What?”
“…If you require… I can help at night as well.”
I went silent.
…This is wrong.
Very wrong.
“Was that also Cheon Hyerin’s order?”
“…What?”
She tilted her head.
As if she hadn’t expected that.
I sighed.
“If it’s not her will, I don’t need it.”
“…”
Her expression shifted.
Then—
She blushed slightly.
“…I understand. I will relay that.”
Relay what?
To who?
…Did I just make things worse?
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“…He’s completely devoted to you.”
In a quiet chamber.
Cheon Hyerin narrowed her eyes.
“What happened?”
“He didn’t fall for it at all. Not even once.”
“….”
“He rejected me completely. As if protecting his purity.”
“….”
“You said he had admirers before. Did you try properly?”
“…It didn’t work at all. He’s completely immune.”
“…Then…”
“It means he’s already fallen for someone.”
“….”
Cheon Hyerin let out a quiet breath.
Her chest tightened.
“…What did he say?”
“He asked if it was your order. When I said no, he refused immediately.”
“….”
Not her—
Then unnecessary.
He even drove away a woman like that without hesitation.
“…This is…”
“…He kept asking about you. Only you.”
“…!!”
Her breath caught.
“…He must have fallen for you at first sight.”
Her heart pounded wildly.
“…I never said I liked that…”
But—
She liked it.
Too much.
“…Maybe he doesn’t function as a man at all?”
“That’s not it. He reacted. But held himself back.”
“…No experience…”
Like her.
“…I see…”
Her cheeks flushed.
“…Are you two close?”
“…!!”
A direct hit.
“…We’re… nothing.”
Her voice trembled.
Her face burned.
“…Strange though. Most men wouldn’t act like that.”
“….”
Something—
Felt unpleasant.
Women surrounding him.
“…I need to control this.”
Her eyes turned cold.
She bit her lip.
“…You are forbidden from approaching Yujin.”
“…?”
“I’ve decided.”