The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 25

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Chapter 25

What kind of picture would that handsome face make if it held a smile?

The unexpected eye contact with Eok I-geon sparked strange imaginings in me.

At the same time, an inexplicable embarrassment washed over me.

I had known it well enough, but indeed, that beauty was harmful to the heart if gazed upon for more than 3 seconds.

“Fo-food! You should eat!”

I hurriedly lowered my eyes and took out the rice balls I had prepared.

Knowing we would be camping outdoors, I had woken up early at dawn to make them myself.

“Compared to what you ate at headquarters, the taste will be quite lacking. I have no talent for cooking whatsoever.”

I wasn’t completely terrible at it, but I laid some groundwork in preparation for the worst-case scenario.

Barely listening to my words, Eok I-geon took a big bite of the rice ball.

“It tastes quite good.”

Then he suddenly gave me a compliment.

As if to prove his words, he devoured one rice ball in an instant.

“It was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten.”

That couldn’t possibly be true.

At Eok I-geon’s baseless praise, even my ears turned bright red.

Even without a mirror, I could feel my face burning.

“Ch-Cheon-gang! Cheon-gang, you should eat quickly too!”

When flustered, avoiding the situation is the best strategy.

I ran over to Cheon-gang, who was just returning with firewood, and handed him a rice ball.

“Thank you.”

Fortunately, Cheon-gang didn’t confuse me with embarrassing words like Eok I-geon did.

Seeing that he didn’t even say it was delicious, Eok I-geon’s words were clearly untrue.

I couldn’t understand it at all.

Both the praise about the taste and giving up his bedding were completely unlike Eok I-geon.

I understood that I had become quite a useful existence, but I kept thinking it wasn’t just for that reason alone.

Could there be something else I hadn’t noticed?

Lying on the bedding Eok I-geon had yielded, I became lost in thought, one idea leading to another.

This bedding was embarrassingly comfortable for something I had so fiercely protested against.

When he was packing it, I never imagined I would end up using it.

It was a strange night in many ways.

I was also surprised at how smoothly this journey with Eok I-geon was progressing.

When we stayed at inns, I did sleep in the room next to Eok I-geon’s, but contrary to expectations, he didn’t even make me run errands.

It seemed he had truly brought everything necessary himself, leaving me with nothing to do.

So I wondered why he had brought me along at all.

I’d rather he act scary than kind – kindness was unwelcome.

I was the person who knew Eok I-geon’s cruel nature better than anyone.

I must never forget that.

Especially that inhuman appearance – I needed to stay alert and guard against it.

No matter how much of a face-chaser I was, what’s wrong is wrong.

I repeated the same words like a mantra over and over as I gradually fell asleep.

It was eight days later that we arrived at the capital city of Sichuan.

It took exactly two weeks from headquarters to Sichuan.

I was moved to tears alone at our earlier-than-expected arrival.

This was all the result of running like mad except for sleeping time.

Thanks to this, my Mabang Bicheongang had already reached the 3rd level.

Mahu’s martial art was so remarkable that even at just the 3rd level, my lightness skill was comparable to Eok I-geon’s.

To think that I had acquired the ability to run alongside someone who would later be called the Martial Emperor (Muhwang) by martial artists.

Even seeing it with my own eyes, it was hard to believe.

“Let’s go to our lodging first.”

As if he had already decided on a place, Cheon-gang took the lead as soon as we entered the capital.

For me, who was experiencing a city for the first time since possessing this body and staying only at headquarters, every corner of the streets was full of wonders.

As a result, I unconsciously got distracted and fell behind, but each time Eok I-geon would find me like a ghost, so fortunately I didn’t get lost.

“This is the place.”

After passing through countless crowds and shops, we finally arrived at our destination.

Hwa-wol .

It was a magnificent inn whose grand calligraphy caught the attention of all passersby.

To think I would come here.

Though I didn’t show it outwardly, my heart pounded with nervousness and excitement as I entered the inn.

That was because Hwa-wol Inn was a contact point secretly operated by Maegyo.

It was a high-class lodging establishment spread like a chain throughout the martial arts world, where much information was exchanged.

Of course, all of this was common knowledge I possessed as a reader of the novel.

How incredible!

Though I had expected it from the splendid exterior, the interior had an even more luxurious atmosphere.

It was on a completely different level from the inns we had stayed at along the way.

“Hello. Welcome to Hwa-wol.”

We were greeted by a woman who appeared to be in her mid-twenties.

She possessed such outstanding beauty that ten out of ten people would turn to look if they passed her on the street.

“Dining is on the second and third floors, guest rooms are on the fourth and fifth floors. Which would you like to use first?”

“Let’s eat first.”

“I’ll guide you. Please follow me.”

She smiled brightly and led us to the stairs with elegant gestures.

Could this woman also be a member of Maegyo?

Or just an employee?

The fact that Hwa-wol Inn’s actual owner was Maegyo was known only to a few people.

Naturally, most of those working here wouldn’t be affiliated with Maegyo.

Nevertheless, while climbing the stairs, I speculated about the identity of every employee I saw.

Since the son of Cheonma had personally arrived, perhaps security was tighter than usual.

Surely Sura-dan or Yeom-wang-dan weren’t here, were they?

Sura-dan and Yeom-wang-dan were Maegyo’s supreme military organizations.

They would be difficult to see unless war broke out with the Martial Arts Alliance.

Knowing this, yet slightly excited by the fact that I was inside Hwa-wol Inn, which I had only seen in the novel, I kept adding imagination upon imagination.

“I’ll bring tea first. Please take your time looking at the food and let me know what you’d like.”

At the woman’s signal, a waiting employee approached and poured tea.

A refreshing tea fragrance that stimulated the appetite instantly hit my sense of smell.

As always during our journey to Sichuan, Cheon-gang took care of ordering several menu items.

“Since we’ve come all the way to Sichuan, you should have a drink too.”

“Good idea.”

“What kind would you like?”

Since leaving headquarters, he hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol, so I vaguely expected today would be the same, but apparently not.

‘Ah, I’d like a cold beer too.’

The taste of drinks after work was amazing.

Since coming to this world, I had become younger and had no opportunity to encounter alcohol, so I was forced into abstinence.

Could I have a sip too?

Just two weeks ago, when I first shared a meal with Eok I-geon, I couldn’t tell if food was going into my mouth or nose, but I had certainly grown quite bold.

I found myself quite ridiculous for licking my lips at the thought of alcohol.

“Would you like to choose?”

“…Me?”

Eok I-geon suddenly gave me the choice.

“I don’t mind anything.”

Oh please, what kind of lie is that to tell with a straight face?

I know perfectly well that you like Geumjoncheng!

As the name suggested with the character for gold, Geumjoncheng was a very expensive liquor.

Eok I-geon enjoyed various drinks, but among them he often drank Geumjoncheng.

However, as a maid, I couldn’t order such expensive liquor.

“Then I’ll go with Jukyeopcheng.”

In the end, I chose the safest option, and a bottle and cups were immediately set on the table.

Befitting a high-class inn, they seemed to have dedicated servers as everything was quickly prepared right after ordering.

“You’ve worked hard coming all this way. Today, eat and drink to your heart’s content.”

“Thank you.”

To think Eok I-geon was personally pouring me a drink.

It felt somewhat surreal, but perhaps having adapted over the past few days, I calmly accepted the cup without trembling.

“I’m fine, thank you.”

In contrast, Cheon-gang pushed his cup aside and declined the drink.

“I have a few things I need to check on.”

“I understand.”

Eok I-geon didn’t insist twice. In the original work, Cheon-gang rarely drank anyway.

No matter how excellent Eok I-geon’s martial arts skills were, Cheon-gang was his bodyguard.

I had always thought his dedication to his duties as a guard was quite admirable.

Seeing him in person would probably be even more impressive.

Indeed, a man devoted to his work is always attractive.

Secretly pleased with myself, I downed the Jukyeopcheng in one gulp.

Cough! This is incredibly strong!

In novels, everyone always drank it saying how delicious it was.

I bit my lips tightly and barely managed to suppress the cough that wanted to burst out.

I didn’t want to look pathetic after ordering it myself.

I casually brought the tea to my lips, pretending nothing was wrong.

Then Eok I-geon, thinking I could handle my liquor well, poured me another cup.

Naturally having no chance to refuse, I downed the drink again and even smiled as if I were happy.

The high alcohol content felt like it was burning my throat, but it was the best I could do in this situation.

The problem was that this kept repeating.

As Eok I-geon continuously refilled my cup, I had no choice but to keep drinking without rest.

And so, absurdly enough, I blacked out before the food we ordered even arrived.

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