The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

No one saw me, right?

Crossing the garden, I frantically looked around. Come to think of it, I had done something foolish.

I had resolved so firmly not to stand out, yet I started fighting from the very beginning.

No matter how angry I was, I should have endured it.

Causing a commotion in Eok I-geon’s front yard was tantamount to asking to be killed.

He was a very quiet person who pathologically hated noisy things.

Until I arrived at Geonyeong-gak, I had made up my mind to live like I was dead, but this damn hot temper of mine was the problem.

He couldn’t have heard it, right?

How far is it from his quarters to the main gate? Surely he couldn’t have heard that.

It was true that Eok I-geon was a monster beyond human limits, but that was in the future.

Right now he was only nineteen years old, just a teenage boy.

Of course, he was tremendously talented, so he was certainly a considerable master even now.

So even if I got caught, it would be hard to expect anything good.

Endure it. I must endure it.

I couldn’t ruin my life by getting swept up in anger.

I had to live. Even if this world was inside a novel, as long as I didn’t know how to return, surviving was the only path I could take.

Shin Seolha, don’t be scared.

Just do what you’ve been doing.

In front of Eok I-geon’s quarters where I had arrived long ago, I caught my breath.

Now I just had to open one door and work would begin.

Senior Doe’s group had already scattered to find their respective tasks.

I wanted to do the same, but today was my first day as a personal maid. I should at least greet him out of courtesy.

Of course Eok I-geon wouldn’t care about someone like me, but that’s what a servant should do.

“Phew. Stay calm…!”

Just as I finished taking a deep breath and was about to grab the door handle.

Creak, the door opened without warning. And a broad chest filled my vision.

“It’s a face I haven’t seen before. Are you the new personal maid?”

I was so startled that I couldn’t even scream and froze like a statue.

The surging fear made it impossible for me to even raise my eyes to look at him.

Thump. Thump thump. Thump thump thump!

My heart rate raced toward its maximum.

“Why no answer? I didn’t hear you were mute.”

At his frustrated tone, I finally snapped back to my senses.

I quickly stepped back and bowed deeply at the waist.

“H-hello. I’m Shin Seolha, assigned as Geonyeong-gak’s personal maid starting today. Please take care of me!”

“Are you going to stay in that position? I need to see your face to recognize you later, don’t I?”

“R-right!”

My throat felt parched from tension. I focused on managing my expression as I slowly raised my head.

…But wait?

This guy is Eok I-geon?

Facing the man, I fell into confusion.

I had never actually seen Eok I-geon, but I had read about him countless times in books.

Skin as white as if dusted with flour, a prominent nose bridge, a jawline sharp as a blade. His lips were red as blood and his eyes had a very dark and deep color as if the black night sky had been transplanted directly.

The author often added descriptions that he was more beautiful than women.

But the man before me had bronze-colored skin to start with.

His appearance was handsome too, but not to the level that women would worship him.

Therefore, there was a high probability this person was not Eok I-geon.

“I’m Cheon-gang. I’m in charge of Prince Lee’s escort.”

My deduction was correct.

I thought so. I didn’t read the novel carelessly.

But wait. Who did you say you were?

“…!”

I unconsciously covered my mouth with my hand and screamed internally.

Cheon-gang!

How could I have forgotten about him?

Though he was currently just playing the role of a lackey under the guise of being Eok I-geon’s escort, he would later be called Blood Sword Soul and make the greatest contribution to Cheonma Singyeo’s unification of the martial arts world.

As the heir of the Cheon family, one of Mageyo Yukdae Magga’s Magic Sword houses, he was also the only person who could calm Eok I-geon.

I heard that the head of the Cheon family, who recognized Eok I-geon’s abilities early on, deliberately made his son Cheon-gang into Eok I-geon’s closest subordinate.

“You seem to know me.”

Finding my reaction strange, Cheon-gang frowned and looked down at me.

Ugh, I’m trembling!

Though I couldn’t tell him, Cheon-gang was my favorite character.

I don’t know how many times I muttered “thank goodness” out loud whenever he stopped the rampaging Eok I-geon.

Though he couldn’t prevent all sacrifices, many people were able to save their lives thanks to his intervention.

I liked his attitude of knowing how to cherish life even though he was a demon.

Plus his pure and innocent devotion to only one woman.

Though they weren’t destined to be together, the things he did for his secret love used to make my single heart flutter.

“I-I heard your name mentioned. It’s an honor to meet you.”

“Are you going to make such a fuss in front of the young master too?”

“…Pardon?”

“All this talk about ‘please take care of me’ and ‘it’s an honor’ is strictly forbidden. He dislikes noisy things, so just quietly do your job. Understand?”

Though his tone was blunt, this was a warning he was giving me.

Having watched Eok I-geon since childhood, he would already see through his true nature.

My favorite character is worrying about me!

Just meeting him in person was deeply moving, but my heart was trembling so much I couldn’t contain myself.

This was the first joyful moment since becoming Eok I-geon’s personal maid.

“Why no answer.”

At my dazed appearance, a look of exasperation crossed Cheon-gang’s face. It was a look that said ‘what am I going to do with this one.’

I quickly replied to ease my favorite character’s concerns.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“Lastly, if you have anything to ask the young master, ask me instead. It’s better to avoid speaking directly with the young master.”

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

“The bedroom is this way. The young master has gone out for dawn training.”

This was welcome news. A golden opportunity to finish arranging the bedding before Eok I-geon returned.

I bowed to Cheon-gang and hurried toward the bedroom.

My steps became much lighter with the joy of meeting my favorite character.

Eok I-geon’s quarters were surprisingly simple. For someone who was supposedly the second son of the Heavenly Demon, the interior was quite empty.

The furniture consisted only of a bed, closet, a bookshelf with books, and a desk for personal use.

A frugal psychopath, I see.

“Let me start with ventilation.”

I’ll confess now – I enjoyed cleaning.

Even during my busy office worker life, I cleaned my house every single day without fail.

There was no special reason for it.

I just felt good when my house was clean and tidy.

Moving my body made the stiffness disappear and cleared my head too.

The problem was that the place I got hired as a maid happened to be Maegyo, but actually it was quite suitable work for me.

“Still, having to change these bed sheets every day is going to be tough.”

Eok I-geon was a germaphobe.

The many women who had secretly snuck into his bedroom to seduce him died without being able to utter a word because they had carelessly laid their bodies on his bed.

He didn’t allow anyone other than himself to use his bed.

He was so obsessed with his own bed that he even used different spaces for sleeping arrangements meant for producing heirs.

Isn’t it truly ironic that I, a maid, am touching that bed to tidy it up?

As if proving Eok I-geon’s obsession with cleanliness, pristine white bedding was neatly arranged.

If not for the traces of where he had lain, the condition was so immaculate you could believe it was brand new, just finished being sewn.

Not even a single strand of hair to be seen.

‘As expected, his humanity is zero. Absolute zero.’

I clicked my tongue and folded the bedding, moving it to the laundry basket.

Then I took out fresh bedding from the closet and set it up neatly.

I didn’t forget to pray inwardly that Eok I-geon would feel comfortable when he lay down.

“Now then, shall I pick out some clothes?”

I had swept the floor clean and carefully dusted the furniture and ornaments, making sure not a single angle was out of place.

The first place Eok I-geon would visit after finishing his training would be Mokgan.

Given his personality, he would naturally want to change into fresh clothes after bathing.

A personal maid was essentially a kind of secretary in modern terms.

Not only following the orders of the person you serve, but also anticipating what they want and having it ready beforehand.

Well, most of it was menial work, but if you didn’t keep up with it promptly, daily life became inconvenient.

And if things went wrong, you’d lose your head.

Since I needed to survive, I opened the closet again and carefully examined the clothes.

Various types of garments hung in neat rows.

I selected blue-toned light armor from among them and placed it at the foot of the bed.

If my memory was correct, even after becoming the Heavenly Demon, Eok I-geon preferred to wear blue-toned martial robes.

That’s when I learned that even psychopaths have favorite colors.

What was next on my to-do list?

Ah, I need to bring breakfast.

One of the main daily tasks of a personal maid was taking care of meals.

I was wondering what side dishes would be served today as I turned toward the door.

When had he arrived?

I hadn’t heard the sound of the door opening at all.

There stood Eok I-geon with wet hair, as if he had just finished bathing.

Staring at me intensely.

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