The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 100

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Chapter 100

When I returned to Yeong-eun Hall after finishing an intimate meal with Grandmother, an unexpected guest was waiting for me.

“You’re just coming now?”

My first thought was this.

Why is this bastard here?

And then.

Has it already been three months?

First Prince Eok Wi-baek, who had been ordered by Cheonma to undergo seclusion training as punishment for trying to kidnap and harm me, was sitting there brazenly.

“Sister.”

Eok Hwi-gyeom was also beside him.

“I told him I would send word later since I didn’t know when First Miss would return, but he insisted on waiting until you came, so I had no choice but to escort him inside.”

Seo-ryeon, who had been away during the day, hurriedly approached me and whispered in my ear.

“Just in case, I sent Sook to Prince Lee a moment ago.”

Seo-ryeon’s telepathic message reached me almost simultaneously. It seemed she had sought help from Eok I-geon, considering what Eok Wi-baek had done.

“It’s been three months since we’ve seen each other, and you won’t even greet me?”

Would you greet someone if you were in my position?

It would be fortunate if I didn’t curse at him, but that tactless bastard clearly didn’t understand.

“Come, sit down.”

Eok Wi-baek’s voice was unusually very gentle.

His attitude toward me was clearly different from before.

He couldn’t have come to his senses in the meantime, so what’s his scheme?

A suspicious smell wafted all the way outside Yeong-eun Hall.

I deliberately showed my displeasure openly as I walked over and sat down.

“Sister, did something unpleasant happen?”

Then Eok Hwi-gyeom looked at me carefully and asked cautiously. It was the first time I’d seen him since the Tak Mansion.

“It just happened.”

I answered meaningfully as if telling him to take note.

“Sister was right after all.”

“About what?”

“About reading hearts.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. When I look closely at your expression, I can feel that you’re in a bad mood.”

Anyone can see that right now, you know?

If you asked what was wrong after seeing my face like this, then you’re pretty tactless too, Gyeom.

When the perpetrator comes to visit the victim, of course I’m in a bad mood.

I just let out silent sighs while looking at these two hopeless brothers.

“Still, big brother came to apologize. He made a big decision as soon as he finished his seclusion training.”

Apologize?

Eok Wi-baek, you’re going to apologize?

I was surprised in a different way.

As far as I knew, he was the type who didn’t know how to apologize.

What wind had blown into this arrogant human who had lived his whole life thinking only of himself, that he would apologize to me?

With the mindset of seeing what he had to say, I lifted my chin.

“Big brother?”

Eok Hwi-gyeom looked at his brother with innocent eyes. That child seemed to truly believe that Eok Wi-baek would apologize to me.

“I was sorry about that time.”

What!

But he actually apologized.

Did you eat something wrong?

Did you go crazy from eating only fasting pills during seclusion?

Why are you being so scary?

Without realizing it, I scooted my bottom backward. Isn’t he possessed by a ghost?

Eok Wi-baek was better when he was being rude.

I was even getting goosebumps, afraid of what he might say next.

“I made a mistake by not recognizing that you were Tak Ga-ju’s granddaughter.”

Of course.

So you’re backing down a bit now that my status isn’t that of a lowly maid?

“So I’m saying.”

Yes, what.

“I formally propose to you. Will you marry me?”

What, what did you say? You bastard?

I almost spat out curses. No, I think I did spit them out.

“Big brother!”

It was just covered by Eok Hwi-gyeom’s voice as he shouted and stood up.

“You said you were going to apologize to Sister! That’s why I came with you, but suddenly a marriage proposal? That’s unacceptable!”

“Unacceptable?”

“Sister said she wouldn’t meet anyone until she mastered Mahu’s martial arts!”

“…Mastering martial arts?”

“Yes! Don’t say such things again! Do you understand?”

Why is he acting like this too?

I’m the one who received the proposal, so why is he making a fuss?

I was the one who was bewildered by Eok Hwi-gyeom’s overreaction.

“Think again.”

About what?

“Mahu’s martial arts can be practiced after marriage.”

You haven’t given up yet?

Despite his younger brother’s passionate explanation, Eok Wi-baek remained straightforward to the end.

The bastard who committed assault, kidnapping, and even attempted murder appeared after three months and what he had to say was a marriage proposal.

Wow, how should I interpret this?

I was so dumbfounded that I was simply speechless.

“I ask again. Will you marry me?”

Despite proposing marriage, Eok Wi-baek kept his knees and neck stiff and just flapped his mouth.

Alright, no matter how I look at it, you need to be beaten to come to your senses.

I’ve been too patient.

How much did you look down on me to act like this?

“Shut up, you crazy bastard!”

My first greeting to Eok Wi-baek ended up being a curse after all.

I put all my internal energy into my fist and flew toward him.

Swoooosh!

Thwack!

…Huh?

What is this familiarity?

My fist cut through empty air once again, and Eok Wi-baek was flying away in the distance.

“Young Master!”

As expected, the culprit was Eok I-geon. Sook had gone to inform him, and he had finally arrived.

After the younger brother, now the older brother?

Since there were no people around, it didn’t end with just one hit this time.

Just like Eok I-geon had beaten Gu Jong-myeong at the Tak Mansion, he used both fists and feet evenly to truly pummel Eok Wi-baek.

Whether he was flustered or there was no opening, Eok Wi-baek couldn’t even fight back and endured that humiliation as it was.

“Gyeom.”

“Yes, sister.”

“Stop him.”

“…Why should I?”

Why? He’s your brother. Your real brother!

“What if he dies doing that?”

“He deserves to die.”

“What?”

“He dared to propose to you, sister! I wanted to hit him first, but I held back because my skills weren’t enough.”

I felt this earlier too, but why are you more upset about this than I am?

‘Sigh.’

These damn Eok brothers.

They really require so much attention.

“Young master! Please stop!”

In the end, I was forced to do something I didn’t want to do. I really didn’t want to save Eok Wi-baek.

“This is my pavilion! I don’t want to see blood spilled in my quarters!”

Thwack!

Oh, it’s finally over. I’m so grateful that he still listens to reason.

After Eok I-geon stomped hard on his fallen brother’s head with his foot, he slowly turned back to me.

I nodded vigorously to show I approved.

“Gyeom, quickly take him to Maeuigam.”

Half of me was disgusted by the sight, and half of me worried about what would happen if Eok I-geon hit him again.

Though he was lying there like he was dead, Eok Wi-baek was also a master with considerable internal energy.

Apart from the visible wounds, there probably weren’t any serious injuries.

‘Crazy bastard.’

Try mentioning marriage proposals one more time.

Then either I would kill him or Eok I-geon would – it would be one of the two.

“Are you alright?”

Eok Hwi-gyeom let out a deep sigh, hoisted his brother onto his back, and left Yeong-eun Hall.

To me, it felt like he was going out to throw away garbage.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

Though I felt absolutely disgusted, I replied pretending to be calm.

But Eok I-geon wasn’t fooled. He asked even more calmly than me.

“…Should I kill him?”

It’s not time for that yet.

He keeps talking about killing.

He should have been born as the leader of Salmak instead of Cheonma.

“Lady Seolha, Gwi-hon Gak-ju urgently wants to see you.”

Just as I was about to plead with him again not to say such things.

No sooner had Sook delivered the message than Uncle Gong Pae-cheon burst in.

“…What’s the matter?”

This was the first time Gong Pae-cheon had come to Yeong-eun Hall to see me.

His previously neat complexion looked dark, giving me an ominous feeling.

The only reason he would come looking for me would be about Grandmother.

Sure enough.

“There’s something to discuss regarding Lady Dang.”

“Please come inside.”

I headed to the inner chamber with him.

Eok I-geon followed, but I didn’t bother to stop him. My mind was already full of worry about Grandmother.

“Has Grandmother’s identity been exposed?”

“That’s not it. And if it were that problem, the Sect Leader has approved it, so there won’t be any issues in the future.”

“Then what do you want to discuss with me…”

“Lady Dang’s father is currently in critical condition.”

“If you mean Grandmother’s father, are you talking about Elder Ahn-wang?”

“Yes. According to our informants, his condition has been poor for some time, but the message is that he really doesn’t have much time left.”

He must have been secretly watching the Dang Family’s situation for Grandmother’s sake.

“Please stop Lady Dang.”

“…Stop Grandmother?”

“She feels great guilt about not being able to attend her mother’s deathbed. Back then, the First Miss was too young to go, but this time I have a bad feeling about it.”

“Are you saying Grandmother will go to Sichuan to attend Elder Ahn-wang’s deathbed?”

“That’s right.”

“That… wouldn’t that be dangerous for Grandmother too?”

Even after 17 years, Grandmother was still a public enemy of the martial arts world as designated by the Martial Arts Alliance.

The death of Ahn-wang would be closely watched by the orthodox sects, and in such a situation, Grandmother would appear?

“Grandmother!”

“How long do you think this old woman can keep making noodles for you? I should do it plenty while I still can.”

Why did her words from earlier suddenly come to mind?

Feeling anxious, I immediately ran to Grandmother’s shop.

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