Do Heroes Need Welfare Too? - Chapter 176

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Part 2, Chapter 43

 

“Completely ending the Demon King’s curse…”

 

Adam muttered quietly.

 

“What if you don’t complete that mission?”

 

“Well, I think a situation similar to when I had to urgently leave Adam last time would come.”

 

A world that moves according to the whims of whoever gave me the Quest. I felt the unfairness of it.

 

“A situation where Eve could die?”

 

“Ah, that could happen too…”

 

I had moved because of a sudden hidden Quest that appeared out of nowhere and nearly burned to death at Iblith’s hands.

 

Abaddon too, and all the demons except Abracxas are dying to kill me.

 

‘Next time we meet, I must get my revenge.’

 

I clenched both fists tightly, burning with vengeance.

 

However, Adam seemed lost in deep thought.

 

I thought he’d be a little happy if I told him about the Quest.

 

His reaction was different than I expected.

 

“Then in the end, this cycle will only end when we end the Demon King’s curse.”

 

“Yes. But Adam’s curse seems to have almost disappeared, so it shouldn’t matter.”

 

“Simple enough.”

 

Adam smiled brightly.

 

However, alarm bells went off at his smile.

 

I hurriedly grabbed Adam and said,

 

“That doesn’t mean you should go off and try to kill the Demon King alone. Dangerous actions are forbidden.”

 

Adam burst into laughter as if my urgency was amusing.

 

“I understand, Eve.”

 

Adam nodded as he briefly kissed my forehead.

 

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‘Adam believed me more easily than I thought.’

 

Maybe it’s because Adam is a protagonist directly connected to God.

 

No matter how much you grab any priest who believes in God and say ‘I’m actually a deity and came to break the Hero’s curse,’ you’d probably be treated like a madman.

 

But what’s important is that Adam believed me.

 

I giggled as I received my grooming.

 

Just having an ally who knew my circumstances put my mind at ease.

 

“Just a moment, Lady Iberis.”

 

I obediently closed my eyes at the maid’s touch.

 

Perhaps because I was invited to a special place today, the maids took great care in dressing me up. The maids adorned me with delicate skill. I became so glamorous and beautiful that even I couldn’t recognize myself in the mirror.

 

The maid finally braided my hair neatly and asked,

 

“Will you keep wearing these earrings?”

 

“The master is wearing them too.”

 

The maids giggled and made pleasant sounds.

 

Asking when they already knew. I unconsciously covered my face with my hands from embarrassment.

 

“What conversation are you having so enjoyably?”

 

“Oh, master.”

 

The maids who had been helping with my grooming quietly stepped back when Adam appeared.

 

Adam naturally approached me and spoke.

 

In Adam’s hands was another box I’d never seen before.

 

When Adam handed it to her, the maid opened the box to show me.

 

It was a brooch with a red ruby attached.

 

“As expected, red suits Eve well.”

 

A small rebellious spirit arose at Adam’s words.

 

Instead of the red accessory, I picked up the blue gem Adam had given me before and held it up to my hair.

 

“I’d look pretty with anything, right?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Adam answered my playful question with an expression as if he owned the whole world.

 

No, if you answer so sincerely like that…!

 

In the mirror, the maids were watching us with satisfied faces.

 

I became embarrassed instead of the confident Adam.

 

Adam showed his affection without any hesitation even in front of the servants.

 

“Is there some problem?”

 

“It’s not really a problem, but…”

 

I slowly raised my head that I had lowered.

 

And I gently pushed away Adam who had been clinging to me.

 

Somehow, showing affection in front of people was embarrassing. There was even someone who let out a disappointed sigh as if watching a drama.

 

“I think the grooming is fine now. Thank you.”

 

“Not at all, Lady Iberis. This is our job.”

 

The maid looked embarrassed when I gave her individual thanks.

 

But when I gave her a look afterward, she left the room with eyes full of regret.

 

Then Adam naturally came and clung to me.

 

I stroked Adam as if I was now used to it.

 

“Why did you push me away…?”

 

Adam asked gloomily in a small voice with his eyebrows lowered.

 

I hurriedly pulled Adam toward me and spoke. I had to quickly soothe him before he got upset again.

 

“Well, because people were watching.”

 

“I want to show that Eve is mine.”

 

Why would you show that to the servants!

 

I spoke with an incredulous expression. Then Adam grumbled with a slightly sulky face.

 

“What do the maids matter? Are you embarrassed by me?”

 

Adam asked boldly.

 

What kind of power abuse is that? Even though the maids watched with fascination as if watching a trashy drama.

 

I slowly shook my head with a horrified expression at Adam’s behavior, as if he might call the servants back right away.

 

The fact that I was Adam’s lover had already become established fact to the point where even passing ants would know.

 

Originally, it was a rumor that had spread even before I actually became Adam’s lover.

 

Thanks to that, I broke out in a cold sweat trying to manage the rumors, but ultimately couldn’t.

 

Especially after the ball, it ended as if stamping a seal on those rumors.

 

Since we ignored the implicit rules of the ball and only the two of us danced.

 

Could this be some kind of Seodong-yo technique or something?

 

Even though I already couldn’t completely separate from Adam, he acted as if he was worried.

 

I never had any intention of doing so in the first place.

 

What was Adam so anxious about?

 

“If I had my way, I’d ask Kyrillos to spread it throughout the entire domain with a magic amplifier.”

 

“Please, I beg you, don’t do that.”

 

If that happened, I might not be able to take a single step out of the mansion.

 

Ah, could he be aiming for this?

 

Adam spoke with a bitter expression.

 

“Then even if Eve leaves, I could get her back. I’m worried. That Eve might escape from me again.”

 

I burst into deflated laughter at Adam’s words.

 

His attitude was cute and understandable, so I didn’t try to dissuade him.

 

Because I knew Adam’s desire to show off contained anxiety about my delayed response.

 

“Adam, you don’t need to worry either.”

 

I smiled and put my arms around Adam’s neck.

 

“No matter what anyone says, I only like Adam.”

 

“Ah, that’s cheating, Eve.”

 

Adam said with a soft laugh.

 

Adam naturally approached me as he spoke.

 

A light kiss was gently placed upon my lips.

 

Since I couldn’t ruin the makeup I had just applied, I gently pushed Adam away with my hands.

 

Then Adam said with a regretful tone.

 

“Do I really have to go?”

 

“Even if I don’t go, you won’t be at the mansion anyway, Adam.”

 

I flatly refused.

 

But Adam didn’t back down either and spoke. His voice rose a little.

 

“I don’t have to go either. When Eve is here, why would I go anywhere else!”

 

A maid slightly opened the door as if she had forgotten something, then quickly closed it with a creak. As the door closed, I thought I heard the maid’s small gasp as well.

 

I pressed my hand to my forehead.

 

“Adam has to go. The most famous Count in the Empire these days.”

 

I patted Adam’s shoulder encouragingly.

 

The public’s attention on Adam hadn’t cooled down. If anything, it might have grown even hotter.

 

A Count is naturally more approachable than the Emperor, who is difficult to even mention.

 

If Adam wants to live as a Count, he has to engage in social life whether he likes it or not. There were several postmen who came carrying armfuls of invitations for him.

 

I slowly extended my arms and cupped Adam’s cheeks.

 

Warm heat was transmitted through my skin.

 

Adam’s sparkling golden eyes looked at me.

 

“I’ll stay by your side for life, so don’t worry.”

 

I voiced what I had been thinking all along.

 

Though it was temporary until the Quest ended, I wanted to make Adam happy until then at least.

 

Rather than someone’s playful numbers, I wanted to directly witness Adam’s happiness by his side.

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