The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 43

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Chapter 43

“I’ll bring out some tea.”

I couldn’t remember what state of mind I was in when I entered inside.

After regaining awareness of reality, I was already sitting across from Eok I-geon at the table.

Between us sat steaming hot tea.

“Now your eyes have finally returned to normal.”

“…I apologize. I was so surprised that I…”

I never could have imagined that I would have my own quarters with a nameplate at the headquarters.

The scale was far too grand.

Does it make sense to grant such a massive pavilion just because I became Cheonma’s disciple?

Can I really accept this?

“There will be many similar occasions in the future, and if you act like this every time, your subordinates might look down on you.”

“…I’ll be careful.”

Just this morning, I was an ordinary maid.

Even when rising in status, there are usually stages, but in my case, I had skipped all processes and jumped straight to the top tier.

Naturally, there should be an adjustment period.

Eok I-geon, noble from birth, would never understand this in his lifetime.

“How do you feel about it?”

“I’m still bewildered.”

“I also didn’t expect Father to make such a drastic decision.”

“Can I truly become the Sect Leader’s disciple?”

“There’s no reason you can’t.”

“Why didn’t you object, Young Master… may I ask?”

If no one else, I thought at least Eok I-geon would step forward to oppose it.

Like when I was almost dragged to Macheondeon before.

“Is there a reason I should object?”

“If the dedicated maid position becomes vacant, it will be inconvenient for you in many ways.”

“Your safety takes priority over my convenience.”

“…My safety?”

What is he talking about now?

As I could only blink at Eok I-geon’s nonsensical response,

Suddenly, he reached out and stroked my head.

Huh?

Eok I-geon is caressing a woman’s hair?

It would be fortunate if he didn’t crush my skull – I had never seen any similar scene in the novel from my memory.

“Now no one will be able to treat you carelessly. That’s what I like most about this.”

A man tucking my hair behind my ear while speaking softly about my wellbeing.

Is this person really Eok I-geon?

Watching him say and do things that would only happen between lovers, I was shocked.

Why is my heart beating so foolishly in the midst of all this?

The longer my eye contact with Eok I-geon lasted, the faster my heartbeat became.

“Th-thank you for saving me.”

In the end, I was the first to look away.

I belatedly conveyed the thanks I couldn’t give in my confusion.

“I survived thanks to you, Young Master.”

“I’m glad I arrived on time. I’m sorry for making you suffer because of me.”

Wow!

Eok I-geon has completely lost his mind.

He did the same with Grandmother, and now he’s even apologizing to me.

If it were anyone else, this would be a very natural flow of conversation, but as you know, Eok I-geon had a personality that made normal back-and-forth dialogue difficult.

So I couldn’t respond at all to Eok I-geon’s apology.

I just stared at him with my mouth agape like a fool.

“I’m curious about how your body is. The turbid energy from Gunjasan has completely disappeared, right?”

“…Yes, I think so.”

“Martial artists must always be prepared for surprise attacks. You probably fell for such a shallow trick because it was your first time, but be careful from now on. I’ll give you one of my poison-repelling pills to always carry with you.”

He’s just giving away something that expensive?

I unconsciously fidgeted with the Hong-hwan on my wrist.

A person should have some shame.

I couldn’t accept anything more from Eok I-geon.

“I already have a poison-repelling pill, so it’s fine.”

“Really?”

“Yes, some crazy person left a poison-repelling pill at Grandmother’s noodle shop. They haven’t come to get it for years, so it became mine.”

I didn’t even have time to take it out of my pocket before being struck by Gunjasan.

If I hadn’t had the poison-repelling pill, it would be one thing, but no one would know how frustrated I felt.

To avoid the same accident next time, I should probably practice keeping the poison-repelling pill in my mouth.

“I understand for now. It’s late today, so get some good rest.”

Eok I-geon’s face still looked like he had much more to say to me.

Nevertheless, for some reason, he gave his farewell and quickly left Yeong-eun Hall.

Does he have some other urgent business?

Ah, whatever, whatever.

For now, let me just sleep.

Too many things happened in just one day.

When stress accumulated, my way of dealing with it was to lock myself in my room and sleep all day.

Now that I’ve escaped my maid status, even this becomes possible.

I rubbed my suddenly heavy eyelids and crawled under the covers.

The next morning.

Just as I was awkwardly having a maid clear away my breakfast table, Eok I-geon came to visit.

But he wasn’t alone.

He was with some woman, who was quite tall for a female.

The woman with long hair tied in a ponytail style was a young female martial artist with glamorous beauty.

Even if I couldn’t tell what martial arts she had learned, I could surprisingly sense roughly what level she had reached.

To think that having more internal energy would let me feel even this – truly, in the martial arts world, one needed to have deep cultivation.

“Greetings. My name is Seo-ryeon.”

My bewilderment at the sudden visitor was brief – I was startled upon hearing the woman’s name.

Once I knew who she was, her appearance was exactly as described in the original work.

Though it looked casually thrown together, the ponytail hairstyle was like Seo-ryeon’s trademark.

A heroine called the Divine Wind Witch who wielded an incredibly swift sword despite carrying a great sword five inches longer than others.

She was a talent among talents who accumulated many achievements and rose through the ranks at the Main School.

But there was another reason I remembered Seo-ryeon in such detail.

She was the only woman that Cheon-gang ever truly held in his heart without wavering once.

How frustrated I was that he couldn’t even confess!

“She’s the bodyguard sent by the Ghost Spirit Hall Master.”

While I was lost in other thoughts facing Seo-ryeon, Eok I-geon introduced her.

Do I get a bodyguard just for becoming Cheonma’s disciple?

“But weren’t you part of the Yeom-wang Unit?”

The Yeom-wang Unit was simply put, like a special forces unit.

I didn’t quite understand why they would select her, who was doing so well there, as my bodyguard.

Surely they wouldn’t have wanted to give her up.

“…Do you know me?”

Ah, this is awkward.

At my question, not only Seo-ryeon but also Eok I-geon looked surprised.

It would be strange indeed, since I, who had been a maid until yesterday, recognized Seo-ryeon’s identity at once.

“I’ve seen members of the Yeom-wang Unit passing by before. You caught my eye then, so I remembered you.”

“Please lower your speech!”

At my respectful tone, Seo-ryeon hurriedly bowed her waist and shouted as if she had committed a mortal sin.

When I was flustered by this, Eok I-geon stepped forward to explain.

“There’s no need to be so surprised. Changing one’s manner of speech overnight isn’t an easy thing. It will gradually improve in time.”

“I apologize.”

Even though he wasn’t scolding me, I habitually apologized to Eok I-geon.

“Seo-ryeon is one of the outstanding young female masters of our Main School. I specially selected her, so get along well with her.”

“Didn’t you say earlier that the Ghostly Horned Sect leader sent her?”

“…He took my opinion into consideration.”

“Ah.”

I wondered if that was really taking his opinion into consideration.

Reasonable doubt was clearly evident, but since it wasn’t important, I decided to let it pass.

“Would you like to have some tea?”

Since this was our first meeting, it seemed proper to share tea and exchange greetings.

Just as I was guiding Seo-ryeon to a seat and about to give orders to a maid.

“Um, Lady Seolha. A guest has come to see you.”

The maid informed me that another visitor had arrived.

Who could be looking for me from this early in the morning?

Most of the people I knew at headquarters were fellow maids.

I wouldn’t mind if they came to visit, but from their perspective, my rapidly elevated status would probably be an issue.

So it wouldn’t be them, could it be that slippery guy?

“Seolha!”

“Yang So-baek!”

Indeed, my intuition was right.

At Yang So-baek’s voice, whose news I had been curious about, I ran over in a rush to greet him.

“Are you okay? Have all the injuries from yesterday healed?”

“Of course I’m perfectly fine! Can’t you tell from the fact that I came to see you like this?”

“Thank you. I heard you informed Prince Lee.”

“When I came to my senses, you weren’t there. Just thinking about that moment still makes my body tremble. I ran like my life depended on it.”

“This slippery bastard even saved my life! Well done!”

I habitually pulled him into a tight embrace.

If Yang So-baek hadn’t informed Eok I-geon in time, I really could have died yesterday.

“I chose my friend well!”

I released Yang So-baek and thoroughly ruffled his hair.

“Ah damn, Shin Seolha! I told you not to do this!”

“If you don’t like it, try dodging.”

“I’m really only putting up with this today.”

Yang So-baek grumbled while glancing at Eok I-geon.

That’s when I saw Eok I-geon whispering in Seo-ryeon’s ear.

What’s this?

Are they close?

Given Eok I-geon’s personality, the very act of whispering to someone was surprising.

Could they be much closer than I thought?

But what is this strange feeling that’s suddenly coming over me?

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