The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 16

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Chapter 16

Ah, so refreshing!

I woke up feeling invigorated for the first time in a while.

The texture of the blanket felt especially nice today, making me smile naturally.

But did I wash the blanket?

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time for that.

Ah, Sook must have washed it for me!

I’m already grateful that she packs rice balls for me every day, but I really chose my friend well.

The smell of the blanket dried fluffy in the sunlight was so heavenly that I didn’t want to get up.

But my job was being a maid, and it required diligent movement.

Since yesterday, martial arts training that wasn’t in my destiny was added, making my already difficult days even more arduous.

‘Huh?’

That’s right!

What happened to me yesterday?

I was doing breathing exercises with Eok I-geon’s help, but at the end my head hurt like it was going to explode… and then I think I fainted…!

“Gasp!”

At the memory that suddenly surfaced, I opened my eyes wide and quickly sat up.

Oh my god.

Where exactly is this place?

It can’t be, right? It won’t be. It must not be.

Though I knew the moment I opened my eyes, I frantically shook my head in denial.

The world couldn’t do this to me.

How could I, of all people, be greeting the morning in Eok I-geon’s room?

It seems today is the day I die.

I tried so hard, but it’s still a sad ending.

‘I’m crazy, I’m crazy!’

Anger beyond fear welled up.

“If you’re awake, come out.”

It was then that I heard Eok I-geon’s voice from outside the door.

Never having thought he would be so close, I let out a silent scream and hurriedly got down from the bed.

First, let me beg for my life.

At this point, that was the best I could do.

I rushed outside without even having time to fix my clothes.

Eok I-geon seemed to be drinking tea, as tea utensils were placed on the table.

I prostrated myself before him almost like diving.

“This lowly one has committed a crime worthy of death! No matter how out of my mind I was, how dare I sleep in Young Master’s bedroom! I will gladly accept any punishment, so please spare my life!”

“Are you begging me to spare your life again? I don’t understand the reason at all. Are you still that afraid of me?”

Of course I would be afraid!

Everyone knows you have a cleanliness obsession, and I occupied your bedroom with my unwashed body.

According to Eok I-geon’s true nature, I wouldn’t have anything to say even if I were torn apart by five horses.

“How strange. I heard rumors among the maids that my character is quite excellent, but seeing you, that doesn’t seem to be true?”

“That’s not true! Prince Lee is the most popular person at headquarters! I guarantee that!”

Everyone is being deceived right now, but the fact was still a fact.

“Then why are you like this?”

“Pardon?”

“You can’t even make eye contact with me properly, and you’re always thinking of ways to run away somehow. No matter how much I think about it, I can’t understand why.”

Was it that obvious?

“Don’t give me the simple excuse of being cautious. You definitely have a reason for avoiding me.”

“…Wh-what reason could there be? This lowly one is just trying hard to serve Young Master well as a dedicated maid. Please forget about today’s incident. I don’t understand what state of mind I was in to sleep here either.”

“I did that.”

“…?”

“I moved you here and let you sleep when you lost consciousness. So don’t worry about that anymore.”

“Yo-Young Master personally brought this lowly one here?”

“Is there some problem with that?”

Of course there is!

Are you really Eok I-geon?

Why are you treating me like this?

“Although you succeeded in opening the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, I needed to watch over you in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Looking at you now, it seems the energy has settled well in your dantian without any problems.”

Eok I-geon’s tone as he explained to me was suspiciously gentle.

“You… weren’t angry?”

Eok I-geon, who doesn’t share his bedroom with anyone due to his cleanliness obsession, gave permission to me, a mere maid.

This was a major incident that would astonish anyone who had read the novel.

“I was actually a bit angry that my maid slept in late and couldn’t prepare my breakfast. It didn’t taste very good.”

“Pardon? What did you say? Breakfast?”

Only then did I hurriedly look outside the window.

The sun was quite bright, so it definitely wasn’t morning.

Crazy!

How long did I sleep?

As I panicked not knowing what to do, Eok I-geon chuckled and stood up from his seat.

“Would you like to try breathing exercises?”

In this situation?

“Don’t you want to check yesterday’s results?”

“Ah, I should check that…”

I had achieved the opening of the Governing and Conception Vessels.

How much experience did I have reading martial arts novels?

The opening of the Baihui acupoint on the crown meant I could now join the ranks of masters in the martial arts world.

I sat in proper posture on the cold wooden floor and immediately began breathing exercises.

Wow, the meridians are really all opened!

After quickly completing one circulation, my impression was the confidence that ‘I wouldn’t lose against most opponents now, right?’

“How does it feel to become a master with sixty years’ worth of internal energy?”

My dantian, which had been the size of a bean, became the size of a fist overnight.

Its density was also solid, feeling like I was carrying an inexhaustible magic jar.

“I’ve received an incredible opportunity. How can I ever repay this kindness…”

“Forget about kindness, just continue training with me.”

“…Training again?”

“Right now, your martial arts skills are significantly lower compared to your internal energy. Since you haven’t learned proper martial arts, you could say you’ve just become a little stronger. Do you want to stay like that?”

No, I don’t want that.

If nothing else, my wish is to learn amazing lightness skills and fly through the sky!

“From today, I’ve ordered more maids for Geonyeong-gak, so you’ll have plenty of time. Don’t waste that time and devote yourself to training.”

“But my position is still a maid serving Young Master…”

I could ask grandmother to teach me martial arts.

It might not compare to the demonic arts that Eok I-geon learned, but with increased internal energy, couldn’t I somehow cover for it?

“From now on, you only need to worry about my meals. Focus on training during other times. If you’ve gained sixty years’ worth of internal energy, you should have the skills to match.”

Though he was giving orders without even asking my opinion, this was clearly consideration for me.

Eok I-geon and consideration.

This was too mismatched a combination.

What exactly is he trying to raise me into by taking such care of me?

Could it be a personal bodyguard or something like that?

With this unexpected benefit, I couldn’t tell whether this was a good thing or not.

Eok I-geon was someone I should distance myself from, yet strangely I kept feeling like we were getting closer, which felt ominous.

“Young Master, the First Young Master is here to see you.”

Just then, Cheon-gang came to inform us of a visitor.

“Bring him in.”

The First Young Master—that would be Eok Wi-baek?

What scheme is this bastard planning now by suddenly showing up?

Though puzzled as I tilted my head, I quickly got up and brought another teacup to set it up.

“I-geon.”

“You’ve come, elder brother.”

Eok Wi-baek called his younger brother’s name quite familiarly as he entered the room.

Unlike Eok I-geon in his simple martial attire, he wore white light armor embroidered with splendid designs.

“Have you been well? Since you don’t come to see me, I had no choice but to come here myself.”

Eok Wi-baek was also quite handsome, befitting Eok I-geon’s brother.

However, his slightly slanted eyes and excessively long mouth corners somehow gave off a vile impression.

“Please sit over here.”

Despite being only three years apart, Eok I-geon spoke respectfully to his elder brother.

“Oh my, it’s you!”

Eok Wi-baek, who had plopped down in the seat Eok I-geon offered, suddenly looked at me and acted familiar.

Since I had never even exchanged words with him, I could only be bewildered.

“I never knew my younger brother had this side to him. I wondered why he’d been so quiet all this time—so his tastes ran in this direction?”

What’s with those filthy eyes?

His gaze scanning me up and down was quite sticky.

“The girl is quite pretty indeed. If she had caught my eye first, she would have been mine. What a shame, such a shame.”

Eok Wi-baek looked at me while licking his lips as if salivating.

“Elder brother, please speak so I can understand what you mean.”

“Are you embarrassed now?”

Eok Wi-baek didn’t seem to notice, but Eok I-geon was currently extremely angry.

His tone had dropped to a chillingly low pitch and all expression had disappeared from his face.

“No need to act coy. If a man has a woman he fancies, he can take her. Isn’t that the natural order of things?”

Eok Wi-baek giggled while sipping his tea.

“When I heard that you slept with a maid last night, I was so relieved. I came here personally to congratulate you.”

What is all this bullshit?

Don’t tell me the maid he supposedly slept with last night is me?

Did the rumor get distorted like that?

Damn, I’m screwed.

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