Goblin Library - Chapter 64

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Chapter 64

I nodded at the Bamboo Sword Goblin’s words.
“I see.”
Whoosh!
The Bamboo Sword Goblin glanced at the two goblins.
[Interfering in another goblin’s novel requires the writer goblin’s consent.]
[I have no intention of interfering. I just came to watch.]
[Right. I have no intention of interfering either.]
[Understood.]
Whoosh!
And the Bamboo Sword Goblin’s form vanished. Watching the spot where he had been, the Pot Goblin let out a soft chuckle.
“Anyway, about the weight….”
Then the Pot Goblin began approaching Kang Young-moon.
“Um, I think the boss gave me a warning?”
He had sent a caution not to approach carelessly and do something strange.
“It’s fine, it’s fine. As long as it doesn’t break the rules. And I want to have a conversation.”
At those words, I stopped restraining her. Goblins are beings that must do what they want to do.
As long as it didn’t interfere with another goblin’s enjoyment, I couldn’t prevent a goblin from doing what she desired.
Meanwhile, the Pot Goblin drew closer to Kang Young-moon, who was preparing for the car wash.
“Hello there.”
As the Pot Goblin spoke with a bright smile, Kang Young-moon looked at her and bowed deeply.
“Hello!”
To Kang Young-moon’s enthusiastic greeting, the Pot Goblin smiled and spoke.
“I heard you’re really good at car washing. So I came to entrust my car to you.”
“I’m not a teacher. I’m Young-moon. Kang Young-moon.”
At Kang Young-moon’s words, the Pot Goblin nodded.
“Right. Young-moon, then please take good care of the car wash.”
“I wash cars well. Really clean. Please entrust it to me next time too.”
“Of course.”
She wanted to talk more and continue the conversation, but knowing Kang Young-moon was busy, the Pot Goblin stopped here and bowed her head.
To the Pot Goblin’s bow, Kang Young-moon bowed in return and was about to resume washing when he suddenly noticed me.
Then, after hesitating for a moment, he spoke.
“Hello. I’m Kang Young-moon.”
As Kang Young-moon greeted me, I bowed in return.
“Hello. I’m Yu Tae-poong.”
“How much for the clothes?”
“Pardon?”
“Your clothes… they’re wonderful. So stylish.”
“My clothes?”
When I glanced down at what I was wearing, Kang Young-moon laughed.
“Your outfit is amazing. I’d love to get something like that for my younger brother.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
Kang Young-moon looked at me and asked.
“Are those clothes expensive?”
At his question, I glanced down at my outfit and smiled wryly.
“I’m not entirely sure about the price myself.”
Since I’d copied the design from a luxury fashion magazine, I had no idea what the actual price would be.
“Your clothes are great. I really want to get something like that for my brother.”
Kang Young-moon seemed genuinely impressed by my outfit and eager to buy something similar for his sibling.
At his words, Pot Goblin glanced sideways at something—apparently at Bamboo Sword Goblin, who was watching from elsewhere.
After exchanging what seemed to be silent agreement, she nodded and pulled out a business card case from her inner pocket.
She shuffled through several cards before handing one to Kang Young-moon.
“This is a tailor shop I visit frequently. The price range….”
Pot Goblin paused, worried that if she spoke too awkwardly, Kang Young-moon might not understand, so she rephrased.
“Go there with your brother sometime. They have many fine clothes.”
“Really?”
“Absolutely.”
“Are they affordable?”
“They’re not overly expensive.”
“I understand. Thank you so much.”
Kang Young-moon beamed and looked at the car.
“I’ll give it a thorough wash.”
“Then I’m counting on you.”
Kang Young-moon bowed his head and began organizing the car wash supplies. Watching him, Pot Goblin and I turned away.
As we left the Car Wash, Dung Carrier Goblin quietly fell into step behind us.
Whoosh!
Dung Carrier Goblin appeared with a grin and spoke.
“Is this Car Wash location blessed? All the humans here seem so virtuous.”
Pot Goblin nodded in agreement.
“They each have their flaws, but by and large, these people are decent enough.”
Of course, they were human too—they made mistakes and harbored wicked thoughts from time to time. But such minor flaws were common to most people, so by that standard, they could certainly be called good.
“Is it because the owner has a good personality?”
“That’s part of it. The character of the leader shapes the nature of the entire group.”
At their words, I suddenly realized something.
“Oh! I never got a good look at the owner’s face.”
Then I turned to Pot Goblin.
“Did you see him?”
“I watched from the office window.”
“Ah….”
As I gazed regretfully at the car wash, Pot Goblin spoke.
“He can greet me when he comes to pick up his car.”
“I see.”
Pot Goblin nodded and looked at me as she walked.
“But the meat restaurant is quite a distance away….”
“Is it far?”
“It’s in the same neighborhood, so not terribly far, but about fifteen minutes on foot?”
“That’s manageable.”
“Maybe, but I don’t feel like walking.”
With that, Pot Goblin took my hand.
“Close your eyes.”
“Pardon?”
At Pot Goblin’s words, bewilderment flickered across my face. She may be a Goblin, but she’s still a strikingly beautiful adult woman.
So when such a woman took my hand and told me to close my eyes, I couldn’t help but be flustered.
‘Could it be? No… it can’t be. But why would she ask me to close my eyes?’
I swallowed hard and slowly closed my eyes.
“Um… why… are you doing this?”
As I spoke, I unconsciously moistened my lips with anticipation, and Pot Goblin released my hand.
“Done. Open your eyes now.”
“Huh?”
“You can open them.”
At her words, I squeezed my eyes shut even tighter and said.
“But… you haven’t done anything yet?”
“Haven’t done anything? Just open your eyes.”
As she spoke, Pot Goblin grabbed my eyelids and pried them open.
“Gasp!”
I stumbled backward in shock. Confusion washed over my face.
Moments ago I’d been in front of the car wash, but now I stood in an alley lined with storefronts on both sides.
“Where is this?”
“Walking is tedious and wastes time.”
With that, Pot Goblin walked toward the meat restaurant, where the aroma of grilled meat drifted through the air.
A small round table with a grill plate sat in front of the restaurant.
As Pot Goblin took her seat, I sat across from her and asked.
“What was that just now?”
“Spatial stride.”
“Spatial stride? Isn’t that what Hong Gildong does?”
“Something similar. Here we are.”
When Pot Goblin raised her hand, the server hurried over.
“Welcome. We have seats inside as well, but would you prefer this spot?”
Yu Tae-poong noticed that an explanation was attached to the middle-aged woman as well and read it.

「Kim Mi-sun.
A server at the meat restaurant appearing in Bamboo Sword Goblin’s novel 【Kang Young-moon】. She handles the serving and has a loud voice with a cheerful personality.
She’s a kindhearted woman who even makes side dishes to give to Kang Young-moon.」

‘So this is Aunt Mi-sun.’
Kang Young-moon called Kim Mi-sun “aunt.” At first, he had called her Ms. Kim Mi-sun, but she had insisted he call her aunt instead, so he changed it.
Of course, it hadn’t been easy to change. Calling someone aunt when she wasn’t actually his aunt felt uncomfortable for Kang Young-moon.
But when Kim Mi-sun offered side dishes….

-Do you want to eat my side dishes?
-Ms. Kim Mi-sun’s side dishes are delicious. My younger brother eats them well.
-Then call me aunt. Ms. Kim Mi-sun won’t give side dishes to Young-moon.
-Aunt is what you call your mother’s siblings. Ms. Kim Mi-sun is not your mother’s sibling.

Using his younger brother Kang Young-sik’s favorite radish kimchi as bait, Kang Young-moon eventually agreed to call her aunt.
And since such forms of address are always difficult at first but easy from the second time onward, Kang Young-moon now called her aunt comfortably.
In any case, seeing Kim Mi-sun taking care of Kang Young-moon and Kang Young-sik in the book like this, Yu Tae-poong couldn’t help but smile.
Seeing Yu Tae-poong smile at her, Kim Mi-sun smiled back and spoke.
“Will this spot work for you?”
“This spot is nice and airy with a good sense of openness. We’ll take it.”
Pot Goblin looked around the restaurant and spoke.
“We’ll have the brisket and the sirloin, one of each.”
“With just the two of you, that’s quite a lot. Should I split it half and half for you?”
“One more person will be coming.”
“Of course.”
As Kim Mi-sun took the menu and went inside, Pot Goblin gestured to Dung Carrier Goblin.
Then Dung Carrier Goblin, who had been hiding to the side, revealed herself.
Whoosh!
And then she quickly took her seat.
Pot Goblin, watching Dung Carrier Goblin, took out a small bottle from her pocket and placed it on the table.
“I know you hate this kind of thing, but would it be okay if I sprayed a little?”
At Pot Goblin’s words, Dung Carrier Goblin squinted and looked at her.
Or more precisely, she looked at the small bottle in her hand.
The label on the bottle read as follows.

「Latrine Deodorant」

The Dung Carrier Goblin shook his head.
“I like my scent. It’s proof that my master worked hard.”
Watching the Dung Carrier Goblin squint, the Pot Goblin waved her hand dismissively.
“I know. I understand completely. That’s why I didn’t take this out when you rode in my car. You can just ride on the roof.”
“But?”
“This is a place where we’re eating.”
“It’s outside, so the wind carries the scent away. Surely you’re not saying your appetite is ruined because of my smell?”
Sensing the Dung Carrier Goblin’s tone growing increasingly sharp, Yu Tae-poong quickly interjected.
“Brother, I’m sure that’s not what you mean.”
“That’s right. It’s not like that. If it were, wouldn’t I have eaten with you at the Goblin Library or Jeonjujeon? I would’ve gone somewhere else and eaten separately.”
The Dung Carrier Goblin realized the Pot Goblin had a point.
If it were truly about the smell, she would have said so long ago. Goblins weren’t the type to hold back what they wanted to say.
“Then why are you suddenly bringing this up?”
At the Dung Carrier Goblin’s question, the Pot Goblin looked at Yu Tae-poong.
“It’s because of Yu Tae-poong.”
Caught off guard by the sudden statement, Yu Tae-poong protested.
“Me? I’m fine with it.”
“See? He says he’s fine.”
As the Dung Carrier Goblin squinted while speaking, the Pot Goblin sighed and continued.
“The food at Jeonjujeon is delicious, right?”
“Yeah, it’s delicious.”
“But even delicious food gets old after a while. How long do you plan to eat only at Jeonjujeon? Sometimes we should have sashimi, sometimes meat, and occasionally fried chicken and beer at a Hof Bar. We can’t go to those places.”
“Well…”
The Dung Carrier Goblin hesitated before speaking.
“If we eat at home or at the Goblin Library…”
“Then Yu Tae-poong has to clean up after us. Have you ever cleaned up after eating at the Goblin Library?”
“Ah…”
As the Dung Carrier Goblin faltered, Yu Tae-poong laughed.
“I don’t mind cleaning up. So it’s really fine.”
“No. No. We’re going to see each other for a long time, so it’s better to eliminate inconveniences one by one.”
Then the Pot Goblin looked at the Dung Carrier Goblin.
“Think about it carefully. If you want to see Yu Tae-poong for a long time, it’s better to make things comfortable for him.”
Pondering the Pot Goblin’s words, the Dung Carrier Goblin picked up a small bottle and opened the cap.
“Brother, you don’t have to do this because of me.”
“No. The Pot Goblin is right. Besides, I won’t use it all the time—just when I go somewhere with you. It’s fine.”
With firm resolve, the Dung Carrier Goblin brought the latrine deodorant to his body.
Psssht!
With a brief press, the deodorant sprayed out. And….
“Huh?”
I looked at the Dung Carrier Goblin with surprised eyes. Though I’d grown accustomed to her presence, the Dung Carrier Goblin still emitted a rather pungent odor.
But then—psssht! With just one spray, that stench vanished as if it had never existed.
“I’m telling you, JS Products really delivers results.”
Hearing the company name for the first time, I tilted my head in confusion.
“JS Products? What company is that?”
The Pot Goblin chuckled softly.
“It exists. A place that sells only quality products.”

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