Do Heroes Need Welfare Too? - Chapter 163

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Part 2, Chapter 30

 

Even with his answer dripping with disappointment, my mouth remained shut.

 

I didn’t know what to say.

 

I deliberately lowered my gaze.

 

However, at Adam’s words, my heart was beating helplessly.

 

My feelings had always been consistent, to the point where I couldn’t deny them just by avoiding his eyes.

 

‘Rather…’

 

I finally lifted my head.

 

When I looked at Adam without avoiding his eyes, I met his gaze that seemed as deep as the ocean.

 

A person’s eyes cannot lie.

 

Adam’s shining golden eyes were filled with affection for me.

 

Enough to captivate me in an instant.

 

When our eyes met, Adam’s eyes curved up beautifully.

 

I could no longer deny it as a misunderstanding or say it wasn’t true.

 

His sincerity was so clearly visible in every gesture and look from Adam.

 

The reason I had turned away from his feelings until now was because of fear.

 

Fear that when the moment came to finish the Quest and return, I wouldn’t be able to give up Adam.

 

I secretly glanced above Adam’s head as he looked at me.

 

Hidden Quest: Protect the Hero’s welfare!

 

Stress – 10%

 

The stress level that had become impossible to understand sparkled above his head.

 

I had been thinking that someone seemed to be manipulating Adam’s stress level.

 

As if saying I shouldn’t end the Quest now, the stress level precariously never reached zero.

 

However, since this was a game, the Quest would eventually end someday.

 

The words I was going to say, asking him to wait until I finished the Quest, disappeared in my mouth.

 

Because then I wouldn’t be able to stay with Adam.

 

It might be my selfishness, but right now I just wanted to be with him.

 

And the moment I faced Adam, I no longer needed to worry.

 

“No.”

 

I had pushed Adam away enough until now.

 

Now there was nowhere left to retreat—it was a wall.

 

So now, couldn’t I pull him closer?

 

I had unwillingly pushed him away with words about doing it for Adam’s sake.

 

In case I got closer to Adam and received another strange ‘■■ Quest’ and had to forcibly leave him.

 

Once I had developed deep feelings, I didn’t want to hurt Adam.

 

The Quest remained quiet.

 

There was nowhere left to be cautious.

 

So now couldn’t I do as I pleased?

 

I decided not to avoid him this time.

 

My feelings were already discovered, so I had no choice but to speak openly.

 

Adam had started this game.

 

Even if I couldn’t win, I intended to tie.

 

Now I just needed a little courage to take one step closer to him.

 

“I like Adam even more than Adam thinks I do.”

 

I didn’t avoid Adam’s gaze.

 

“Since I like Adam, is there really any need for a special answer?”

 

I had been turning away because I didn’t want to hurt Adam, not knowing when I’d have to leave.

 

However, the more I did that, the more I was hurting Adam.

 

Adam, who I thought would always be confident, became cautious in front of me and watched my reactions.

 

I took Adam’s slightly trembling fingers and spoke sincerely.

 

Because these were words I had postponed, I didn’t want to brush them off as empty words.

 

“I just like everything about Adam. From how you consider me to everything else. I don’t think I’ll be able to let go of Adam. I can’t say everything since I can’t recall all the words I’ve been putting off…”

 

All the ordinary things I enjoyed were good because they were with Adam.

 

Rather than external things that might change someday, I liked him simply because he was Adam.

 

However, I couldn’t voice all those thoughts.

 

But Adam blushed as if he understood everything.

 

“I know.”

 

Then he smiled brightly.

 

At Adam’s words, I opened my eyes wide.

 

“I’m so happy because I know.”

 

Adam seemed slightly surprised by my answer, but soon smiled beautifully with his eyes curving.

 

The trembling stopped.

 

His reaction gave me confidence.

 

I moved closer to Adam. Nothing could stop my confident steps.

 

This wasn’t a fancy ballroom suitable for whispering sweet words of love, but a balcony where we were alone avoiding people, yet right now it was the perfect place.

 

I pushed Adam in like when we first reunited.

 

With positions reversed, Adam leaned his back against the railing and looked at me.

 

It wouldn’t happen, but this was to prevent any situation where Adam might run away.

 

After saying such things, running away would be quite embarrassing.

 

I looked directly at Adam and said,

 

“I’ll make you even happier.”

 

So now you can’t run away.

 

I had even considered completely giving up the Quest, so what would happen if Adam ran away?

 

However, Adam politely let himself be caught by me.

 

“I’m already happy enough just being by Eve’s side.”

 

Adam’s cheeks turned peach-colored.

 

As expected of my Adam. Even when embarrassed, he looked perfectly natural.

 

“Can I take that as an answer to my previous question?”

 

I nodded.

 

Then Adam smiled happily.

 

At that sight, I forgot all my worries. Because Adam’s happiness was my happiness.

 

Indeed, I wanted to establish myself as an important person in Adam’s small world.

 

“Of course. Adam can’t run away now.”

 

I said with a grin.

 

“Yes, please.”

 

Adam answered without the slightest hesitation.

 

Even the non-alcoholic champagne that could never intoxicate me made my head dizzy.

 

Was it because I was with Adam?

 

It seemed Adam felt the same way.

 

In this place where we were alone with no one else, Adam approached as if asking permission and whispered softly,

 

“Please allow me.”

 

No answer came from my lips, but it was clearly silent permission.

 

Adam’s head slowly turned toward me.

 

But I didn’t avoid it.

 

First, Adam’s soft lips briefly touched my closed eyes.

 

Then a moment of silence.

 

Just as my eyelashes trembled and I was about to open my eyes without realizing it,

 

When I heard Adam’s voice so close, I squeezed my eyes shut.

 

And Adam kissed my lips that wouldn’t run away.

 

The gentle shower of kisses gradually became more intense. As he tilted his head deeply to kiss me, the ticklish contact became even deeper.

 

Despite the small commotion happening inside the ballroom, I found myself staring at him as if my gaze was fixed solely on him.

 

For a moment, I had the illusion that Adam and I were left alone at the ball.

 

* * *

 

Just as he had said about having expertise in waiting, Adam eventually drew out the answer he had wanted.

 

Adam rubbed his face against my hand and said.

 

“I’m so happy it feels like a dream.”

 

“Don’t worry, it’s not a dream.”

 

I cupped Adam’s cheeks with my hands.

 

Warm heat was transmitted to me. At the same time, my warmth would be transmitted to Adam as well. He closed his eyes contentedly, then tilted his head slightly to lean against my palm and said.

 

“Could you say it just one more time?”

 

“That I like you, Adam?”

 

Then Adam hugged me a little tighter.

 

“Just one more time.”

 

“Hmm, no.”

 

But when he reacted like this to my every word, I somehow wanted to tease him.

 

Then Adam showed his disappointment.

 

I had the hallucination that puppy ears were attached to the top of his head.

 

I desperately hid the corners of my mouth that kept trying to rise. But it seemed all too visible to Adam.

 

Adam slowly bent his waist toward me, just like at the ball.

 

…A kiss? Is he going to?

 

It was sudden, but I had no intention of avoiding it.

 

I was about to gently close my eyes, waiting for him to come closer.

 

However, contrary to my expectations, Adam simply flicked my forehead lightly with his finger.

 

“Ow!”

 

I opened my closed eyes wide and glared at Adam.

 

How dare he shatter my expectations to pieces.

 

Now I was the one looking up at Adam as if I felt disappointed.

 

Then Adam said with a face full of mischief.

 

“Still, teaming up with High Priest Meriel to chase me away was too much.”

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