The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 31

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Chapter 31

“Can you see it?”

Eok I-geon, who had been running ahead, stopped and turned to look back at Cheon-gang and me.

Having run without rest all day, I was gasping for breath up to my chin, and only then did I catch my breath and gaze forward.

“Huh? That’s…!”

“Right. We’ll arrive soon.”

“It took ten days plus two more.”

The time it took to get to Sichuan was a full two weeks.

On the way back, we had shortened it by a whopping three days.

Was this even a possible schedule?

No matter how much we cut back on food and sleep to go all-in on traveling, I never expected to make a comeback to my hometown in just 12 days.

Grandmother!

I’m back!

My heart was already fluttering at the thought of seeing Shin Geum.

Since we had departed in such a hurry, I couldn’t even contact her before setting out for Sichuan.

From grandmother’s perspective, busy with her business, she probably didn’t even know where I had gone, but anyway, emotions suddenly welled up and tears began to form.

I’m not usually such an emotional type.

This was all because I had fallen into this strange world inside a novel.

“Mabang Bicheongang is truly remarkable. I never expected Seolha to follow along this well to the very end.”

“With solid internal energy supporting her, Mahu’s martial arts shine even brighter.”

“No. All of this is entirely thanks to both of you taking care of me.”

It was an upset achieved because the hidden ability of the Seven-Colored Red Pills was added to that.

Since I still had no excuse to give, I was only using the Seven-Colored Red Pills when I was alone.

I thought they might find it suspicious if I revealed my secret technique from the beginning.

“If it weren’t for you two, how could a mere maid like me have gained such abilities? As soon as we enter headquarters, I will faithfully carry out my role as a dedicated personal maid, which I had been neglecting.”

When we departed, I thought the contract period would be over by the time we returned.

But as it turned out, only about a month had passed.

The time remaining for me as a dedicated personal maid was just two weeks or so.

During that time, I planned to select candidates who would suit Eok I-geon’s taste and conduct a specially customized handover.

Didn’t they say a professional should leave their position beautifully?

Cleanly wrapping up the greatest crisis situation of my possessed life.

That was my only goal right now.

“Seolha, as soon as we arrive at headquarters, there’s somewhere you need to go with me.”

“Yes? Where am I going…?”

I had spent almost a month stuck with this terrifying human.

Just when I thought I could finally breathe a little, what was this sudden talk?

“You’ll know when we get there.”

Eok I-geon didn’t add any further explanation.

He nodded once as usual, and that was the departure signal.

We set foot in headquarters half an hour later.

“I’ll go visit my family home for a bit.”

What? Cheon-gang wasn’t coming with us?

At least being three people had made it less burdensome.

Being alone with Eok I-geon after so long, I even felt betrayed by Cheon-gang.

“Follow me.”

“Yes…”

Outside he had pretended to be kind, confusing people, but now that we were back, somehow a cold wind was blowing through his tone.

His gaze was also chilly, making it look like he was going to a duel.

What on earth?

What was supposed to happen around this time?

I tried hard to recall the original story’s content, but nothing came to mind.

Originally, the novel’s beginning was much later than now.

Though past recollections occasionally appeared, I had never read anything about this time period.

That made me even more anxious.

Surely he wasn’t planning to suddenly dispose of me for being useless?

Right, if he had that intention from the start, he wouldn’t have brought me along like this.

Killing people regardless of location was Eok I-geon’s habit.

“Where is Mahu?”

Huh?

Lost in all sorts of delusions from fear, I belatedly realized.

The place where Eok I-geon and I were standing was the entrance to Maeuigam.

Had we come to meet Elder Mahu?

But why did he tell me to follow along?

I could say I had some connection with Mahu Pyo Jin-yang, but we weren’t close enough to warrant a special greeting, so I was inwardly puzzled.

Still, since I had been here once before, my tension eased slightly.

My steps following Eok I-geon into the Inner Chamber of Maeuigam were definitely a bit lighter than before.

“Master is currently with an honored guest. I will bring him here as soon as the meeting ends, but I cannot say how long it will take.”

“So stay put and wait quietly?”

“That’s not what I meant…”

“Is father here?”

“No, sir.”

“Then have the heads of the Six Great Demon Houses visited?”

“…That is also not the case.”

Fine wrinkles formed between Eok I-geon’s brows.

It was a clear sign of his bad mood.

Except for Cheonma, there could be no one more precious than Eok I-geon at Maeuigam.

Eok I-geon was also Pyo Jin-yang’s only nephew.

“If it’s not father, and not the heads of the Six Great Demon Houses, then who exactly is it?”

“I don’t know that much either.”

“Strange. An honored guest has come to Maeuigam, but you, my uncle’s disciple, don’t know?”

“…!”

The other person flinched as if caught off guard by Eok I-geon’s words. Eok I-geon wasn’t fool enough to miss that.

“Lead the way. I need to check for myself.”

“B-but Master said absolutely no one should be let in…!”

“Do you think I can’t find the way?”

Though it was a question, it was an order to guide the way if he wanted to live.

“…This way.”

In the end, Mahu’s disciple had no choice but to lead the way with his head hung low.

In the murderous atmosphere, I held my breath and just followed behind Eok I-geon.

Knock knock.

“Master, it’s Jeong-myeong.”

“What is it?”

“Prince Lee has come to see you.”

“I-geon has?”

Pyo Jin-yang’s concern for his nephew could be felt from beyond the door.

However, despite his beloved nephew’s visit, the decision he made was to wait.

“Tell him I’ll come as soon as I finish my business.”

“Yes, Master. That…!”

No one expected Eok I-geon to suddenly move like that.

Even I was included.

Bang!

Eok I-geon kicked down the closed door and strode inside.

“I-geon, you bastard, what the hell do you think you’re doing!”

“I came to get a look at our precious guest’s face.”

“What did you say?”

“If they’re such an honored person, shouldn’t you properly introduce them to your one and only nephew? But strangely, I get the feeling you won’t even let me meet them.”

“Now is not the time. Get out of here immediately!”

Pyo Jin-yang seemed furious to the top of his head at his nephew’s rough misconduct.

“I won’t just let this slide. Wait for me to scold you later!”

Pyo Jin-yang shouted with a deeply furrowed brow.

Gone was the gentle, caring demeanor he’d shown while treating me—he was like an enraged bull.

“Please show me the face of that person standing with their back turned. This is the first time my uncle has yelled at me like this, so I absolutely must see them.”

Besides Pyo Jin-yang, there was one more person in the room who appeared to be a guest.

The person had their back turned, but somehow their silhouette looked very familiar to me.

“…Grandmother?”

Without realizing it, I thought of Shin Geum and called out to her.

Even as I did, part of my mind couldn’t shake the doubt: ‘That can’t be right,’ ‘Why would our grandmother be here?’

But the moment I confirmed the face that turned around, I was left speechless.

Incredibly, it really was our Shin Geum.

“Seolha?”

As if recognizing my voice, Grandmother whipped around.

The first thing that appeared in her eyes when she spotted me was a look of relief.

“You’re back, my child!”

Grandmother rushed toward me. As if I didn’t matter—standing there stunned and bewildered—she embraced me tightly and began stroking my head and back roughly with her thick hands.

“Child, when I heard you went to Sichuan, do you know how shocked this old woman was? Nothing happened to you, right? You’re not hurt anywhere?”

“Grandmother, calm down. Can’t you see? I’m completely fine!”

“That’s because you’re so hopelessly clumsy! This old woman couldn’t sleep a wink while you were gone!”

“Liar. Your skin is practically glowing—what do you mean!”

“This old woman’s skin is natural. You’re pretty like this because you take after me—how many times have I told you this! Hm?”

“I’d say I’ve been practically brainwashed.”

I didn’t think we looked alike at all, but since Shin Geum insisted we did, I’d been going along with it for five years now.

“But why is Grandmother here?”

“Huh?”

“Don’t tell me the honored guest of the Physician is actually Grandmother?”

“Ah, well, that is to say…”

Usually, our Shin Geum was someone who would firmly say no means no.

But that same Grandmother wasn’t immediately denying it?

Then this was definitely it, wasn’t it?

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