The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 62

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Chapter 62

“We greet the First Miss.”

The children of the Six Great Demon Clans arrived at the appointed time. As if they had practiced, they all spoke in unison and bowed to me simultaneously.

“I’m also pleased to meet you. I am Shin Seolha.”

I too welcomed them with appropriate honorifics and hospitality.

“Before the meal, I would like to serve tea first, so please sit this way.”

Perhaps feeling awkward about coming empty-handed, one side of the corridor was piled high with gifts they had brought.

Just thinking about having to unwrap all of those and give return gifts made me feel tired already.

Should I hire a secretary?

Is that acceptable for Cheonma’s disciple?

Though I was having other thoughts in my head, I maintained my smile and took a seat at the table with my guests.

Luxurious tea sets were already arranged on the table.

“I watched yesterday’s martial arts competition well. I could only admire the First Miss’s martial prowess. Congratulations on your victory.”

“Thank you. But your name is…?”

Since we were all meeting for the first time, I couldn’t tell who was who.

I needed an introduction to know which family this gentle-looking young man in his twenties belonged to.

“Ah, I am called Tak Seung-myeong.”

Oh, he’s the grandson of Grandfather Tak Ga-ju.

It was worth hastily reviewing the family trees of the Six Great Demon Clans.

Since he was family of someone who had shown me kindness, my favorability toward him immediately increased.

“I grew up hearing about the renowned reputation of the Hyeon-ma Tak Clan since childhood. I plan to visit your family soon at Tak Ga-ju’s invitation, and I hope to see you then as well.”

“Would you believe that Grandfather has already begun preparations to welcome the First Miss?”

“Really?”

“Thanks to that, our family home is overflowing with vitality after a long time. We’ll be waiting for the day you arrive.”

“Brother Seung-myeong, may I come that day too?”

I thought I could tell who the girl sitting next to Tak Seung-myeong was even without an introduction.

“You’re Cheon-gang’s younger sister, right?”

“Ah, yes! First Miss! Please forgive me if I was rude. It’s been so long since I visited the Tak family that I unconsciously…”

At Cheon Hwa-yeong’s apology, I immediately waved my hand saying it was fine.

She was the younger sister that Cheon-gang had frequently mentioned when we returned from Sichuan last time, and she was the same age as me.

“If you come that day, let’s definitely greet each other.”

“Thank you. Ah, I’m called Cheon Hwa-yeong.”

“Yes.”

I already knew from hearing about her from Cheon-gang, but I pretended not to know and smiled.

“I am Pyo Moon-gwang.”

“The young master of the Mando Pyo Family has come.”

He was the nephew of the demon Pyo Jin-yang and cousin to Eok I-geon. Perhaps he was naturally a man of few words, as he only added a silent bow after his name.

“I am called Sim Yong. It is such an honor to meet the First Miss!”

Next was Sim Yong of the Ma-do Sim Clan. Though he was sixteen years old this year, making him the youngest among the Six Great Demon Clan children gathered today, he was the eldest son and young master of the Sim family.

“Thank you for visiting. I hope you have an enjoyable time today.”

“I’m Yeo So-min.”

As soon as I turned my gaze away from Sim Yong, who seemed like a cute younger brother, I met with venomous eyes.

The girl who had put on heavy makeup despite her age had a beautiful appearance that anyone would admire.

She would have looked even prettier if not for those wicked eyes.

It was obvious that her personality would be terrible.

…Huh?

Did she just say Yeo So-min?

Then is this the woman that Eok I-geon strangled to death while she was pregnant?

‘Gasp.’

Though her role in the original work was minor, I remembered it clearly because it was such a horrific incident.

I had gotten chills from Eok I-geon’s madness when he mercilessly killed a woman carrying his own child, not even another man’s.

So-min, you must absolutely avoid him in this life.

You even shed tears of blood as you died.

Ugh, Eok I-geon will come later, so I’m really worried.

“Do you have nothing to say to me?”

Huh?

In my pitying feelings, I had failed to respond after hearing her name. I belatedly smiled and greeted her.

“Thank you for coming.”

Her stiff attitude was somewhat irritating, but I let it pass.

Knowing someone’s death in advance really wasn’t pleasant.

“The remaining person must be from the Goru Wi Clan.”

“That’s correct. I am called Wi Gun-seong. I am truly delighted beyond measure to meet the First Miss.”

“I hope today will be a good time for you. Well then, shall we drink tea now?”

I had smiled so much that my mouth felt like it might cramp.

Still, I endured and kept smiling brightly at my guests.

“Sister, this younger brother is really hurt!”

It was then that Eok Hwi-gyeom, who had sent a letter in the morning, appeared. The guy showed up at Yeong-eun Hall with a booming voice.

“I thought Sister would wait for me, but you started without me?”

Why would I wait for you?

The guy who unilaterally said he would come should have arrived on time by himself.

I couldn’t bring myself to snap at him and dealt with it with a forced smile.

“You came.”

“We greet the Third Prince.”

At Eok Hwi-gyeom’s entrance, the children of the Six Great Demon Clans all rose from their seats in unison.

He naturally accepted their greetings and came to sit in the empty seat next to me.

“It’s been a long time, everyone. I came thinking I might help in case our sister felt awkward, but the atmosphere doesn’t seem like that at all?”

“Didn’t you think the atmosphere would become more awkward because of you?”

“Second Prince!”

The owner of the voice scolding Eok Hwi-gyeom was Eok I-geon.

Seeing him, Yeo So-min cried out in a tone close to a scream.

What’s this.

Her expression changed instantly?

Don’t tell me you’ve been liking Eok I-geon since this time?

Oh my, what to do with this girl.

I can’t tell her about the future, is she crazy!

‘Not even knowing how precious life is…’

Yeo So-min, who had been consistently arrogant toward me, began running to Eok I-geon and acting coquettish.

Regardless of that, I suppose the fact was that Eok I-geon had no interest whatsoever.

That’s quite a spectacle in its own way.

“Move aside.”

Eok I-geon commanded Eok Hwi-gyeom. What was his intention in insisting on sitting in his brother’s seat when there were empty chairs available?

I could see Eok Hwi-gyeom’s face contorting.

However, he didn’t have the guts to defy his older brother. In that respect, he was similar to me.

As soon as Eok Hwi-gyeom stood up, Eok I-geon boldly claimed the seat next to me.

And at that moment, I saw it.

The scene of Yeo So-min clenching her fists and biting her lips.

Hey hey, that’s not it.

You mustn’t misunderstand, you.

The way she looked at me had become even more hostile than before, as if she was having ridiculous fantasies.

It would be understandable if people misunderstood since the man I like went so far as to steal someone’s seat to sit there, but this was purely due to bad feelings toward Eok Hwi-gyeom.

Eok I-geon’s petty nature simply couldn’t stand watching his younger brother get his way.

I really wish everyone would understand this, but why does it seem wrong?

Not only Yeo So-min, but children from other families were also looking at me and Eok I-geon strangely.

They said every single action today would be reported directly to the Six Great Demon Clans!

Then shouldn’t you, Eok I-geon, be the first to act properly?

I barely held back my desire to scold him and put on a smile again.

“Ahahaha! The young masters are taking such good care of me. Growing up as an only child, I didn’t know much about this, but I suppose this is what sibling affection looks like.”

“It’s a wonderful sight. It would have been even better if the First Young Master were here too. Where has he gone?”

“Is the Wi-ga’s young family head slow with information?”

Eok I-geon’s sharp gaze shot toward Wi Gun-seong.

“Or are you asking on purpose despite knowing?”

“Second Young Master, what do you mean by that…?”

“Is there anyone among those gathered here who doesn’t know that my elder brother committed a crime and entered seclusion by our father’s command?”

Eok I-geon had the talent to crush the atmosphere with his mere presence.

When such a person openly acted rough, even I was scared to death watching.

Everyone was frozen, only reading the mood, and it was pitiful to see.

“I truly didn’t know. If I’ve displeased you, please forgive me!”

“To think someone who’s even a young family head didn’t know. How truly foolish.”

Even at Eok I-geon’s sarcasm, Wi Gun-seong only apologized again, saying he was sorry.

I had a good impression of him because he seemed to speak nicely, but he was rotten inside.

As Eok I-geon said, there was absolutely no way he wouldn’t know. There were so many watching eyes that day.

I couldn’t understand what kind of reaction he wanted to see by bringing up Eok Wi-baek.

“Second Young Master, today is a gathering to celebrate First Miss. How about calming your anger and changing the topic of conversation?”

It was Tak Seung-myeong. As befitting someone from the Hyeon-ma Tak Clan, he had the skill to smoothly redirect the situation.

“That’s right, Second Young Master! This young lady has many things she wants to ask about how you’ve been. Have you made progress in your martial arts?”

“Why are you curious about that?”

Eok I-geon’s dark eyes turned toward Yeo So-min this time.

“I think I told you before to stop being interested.”

Ugh, a dagger piercing the tender maiden’s heart.

Seeing tears welling up from Eok I-geon’s single remark made even me feel sorry for her.

But what should I do about this atmosphere?

This was my first social gathering, and I could only describe it as a complete mess.

This was all because of Eok I-geon.

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