The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90

“What is all this commotion about?”

“How could such trouble arise in the Hyeon-ma Tak Family!”

“On such a joyful day when we found our lost granddaughter!”

Of all days, it had to be today that people came rushing over in droves.

Seeing how those who should be in the banquet hall at this hour had come in such a group, there was clearly someone’s intention behind it.

That would probably be that man, wouldn’t it?

“Tak Ga-ju!”

“Elder Gu, what’s the matter?”

Elder?

If he’s an elder… the Hostage Taker, Maegyo’s inspection organization?

Don’t tell me that scoundrel was the elder’s son?

Come to think of it, he was cursing about tearing me apart and boasting about his family.

If he’s the Homa Director’s son, that would be more than enough. Ah, under the premise that his character is absolute trash.

“Look at this man. Can you recognize who he is?”

Elder Gu pointed at the bloodied man and shouted in indignation.

“This is my child who went into seclusion training for a full six months and came out yesterday. But look at this state. Is this how guests who visit the Tak Family should be treated?”

“Seclusion training… are you referring to Gu Jong-myeong, who was the suspect in that incident six months ago where he assaulted two maids and one of them committed suicide?”

“…That’s correct.”

The Homa Director acknowledged it while glaring at Tak Joong-hak for deliberately voicing his child’s disgrace.

That bastard, he was a habitual offender!

It was also suspicious that he only targeted maids.

Does he have some kind of fetish for maid outfits?

I should have dealt with him decisively this time – what a shame, such a shame!

“First, he needs to receive treatment. Heo Jin.”

“Yes, Ga-ju.”

“Take him to the main family clinic.”

“Understood.”

At Supervisor Heo Jin’s signal, two strong men rushed over to carry Gu Jong-myeong away. He looked almost like a corpse, but Eok I-geon had still kept his promise to me.

‘As long as he’s alive, that’s good enough!’

I was newly grateful for that consideration.

“I request of Tak Ga-ju. Please find the beast who did this to my son!”

“You don’t know who did it?”

“Our servant found him collapsed on a path used by the lower servants and came straight here. They said there was no one around.”

Came straight here, my foot.

There’s no banquet hall on the way from that spot to here.

Since he was too scared to come alone, he brought people with him and now he’s pretending otherwise.

The Homa Director was so different from the image I had of him that I felt quite disappointed.

“That’s quite a troublesome situation. To think your son would suffer such misfortune after visiting a path used by maids. Do you happen to know what business he had there?”

Grandpa Tak, you’re not really asking because you don’t know, are you?

That Gu Jong-myeong fellow was definitely waiting for me on that path.

Unable to break his usual habits, he was scouting for prey.

His father, the Homa Director, would naturally know this too.

But he seemed to have no intention of mentioning his son’s criminal activities.

‘Really now, is it okay for the Homa Director to be so biased?’

“…We’ll know that when the boy wakes up. Before then, you must certainly find whoever committed such a heinous act and punish them severely!”

“That’s something I, as the family head, will handle myself. Elder Gu, are you giving me orders right now?”

Tak Joong-hak’s voice sank heavily. He looked at the people reproachfully and spoke sharply.

“Have I lost your trust so much that you all come rushing here together to tell me what to do and what not to do?”

The hall instantly turned cold at Tak Joong-hak’s direct words.

His words were, in a way, correct.

This was the Hyeon-ma Tak Family.

A family that was like a symbol of Maegyo, truly respected and followed by countless demonic practitioners.

In the past, this would have been unthinkable, unimaginable.

Tak Joong-hak, who had locked himself away and gone into long seclusion after his daughter’s death.

No matter how excellently the young family head Tak Mu-seong had handled affairs in his stead, today’s incident was a result of Tak Joong-hak’s long absence.

With no tiger in the mountains, they had lost their fear.

“There’s no need to search. I’m the one who did it.”

This was the perfect time for me to step forward.

I moved one step ahead of Grandfather and asked the Homa Director.

“So your son’s name was Gu Jong-myeong. I didn’t even know that and just called him a perverted bastard.”

“What, what did you say?”

People seemed very shocked by my choice of words.

“He suddenly asked me to share intimate pleasures with him when we first met today?”

“…!”

“How, how could he be so rude to the First Miss!”

I could hear several people who recognized me calling Gu Jong-myeong a madman.

“Grandfather, should I have endured hearing such things?”

“Truly… did that bastard say such vile things to you?”

“Yes, he said his seclusion had just ended and asked me to play with him. When I refused, he immediately threw a punch at me.”

“What?”

Veins bulged on Grandfather’s forehead. It was proof that he was extremely angry.

“If only that were all.”

“What else did he babble?”

“When I got angry and hit him a few times, he got mad and said he’d tear me to shreds and throw me to the dogs. He told me it was useless to run away. He even threatened me, saying his family would chase me wherever I went.”

“How dare he commit such outrageous acts against my granddaughter in the Tak Family! Heo Jin!”

“Yes, Ga-ju.”

“Stop the treatment immediately!”

“I shall obey!”

Before Heo Jin could even signal, one man leaped over the wall and disappeared.

“Tak Ga-ju! Isn’t it too much to prevent him from receiving treatment? How can you make such a mistake by listening to only one side of the story!”

Wow, that man doesn’t understand the situation.

Can’t you see our grandfather has blown his top?

“Are you saying my granddaughter is lying, Elder Gu?”

“Of, of course not! I’m simply…!”

“There’s nothing more to hear. From today, not only Elder Gu but all your family members are banned from entering the Tak Family!”

“Ta, Tak Ga-ju!”

The Homa Director shouted in panic, but Tak Joong-hak was resolute.

“It seems your son learned nothing despite his seclusion training. Will you just continue to watch as the Homa Director? If so, I’ll have to change my thinking as well.”

I’m in favor!

Absolutely in favor!

Looking at what that man does, he’s completely unqualified.

It’s problematic when someone who should be investigating corruption acts like this.

“…I’ll make Jong-myeong apologize as soon as he wakes up. Please show mercy until then, at least.”

The Homa Director immediately lowered his tail and pleaded.

That’s what you get for taking people lightly just because things were quiet.

Do you think the Hyeon-ma Tak Family is called that for nothing?

Even after 17 years of seclusion, replacing one person was nothing for Tak Joong-hak.

“He probably won’t be able to apologize.”

I wondered when he would intervene.

Eok I-geon walked leisurely out from the crowd and spoke as if for everyone to hear.

“I pulled out his tongue.”

“P-Prince Lee!”

Gasp!

He pulled out his tongue?

Not only I, but Tak Joong-hak also looked shocked. The Homa Director turned completely pale at the tragic news about his son.

“When he spouts such nonsense, did you expect me to just stand by and watch?”

Eok I-geon’s gaze turned toward me.

“Still, since First Miss said not to kill him, I let him keep breathing.”

He seemed quite proud that he had kept his promise with me.

His eyes had also returned to normal.

Phew, thank goodness.

“So the Homa Director should be grateful for First Miss’s mercy.”

“Of course! I can only be deeply grateful for First Miss’s grace!”

He banged his head on the ground while offering his thanks to me.

Having come to argue but now facing the loss of his livelihood instead of gaining anything, his insides must be churning.

“The mercy was bestowed by Prince Lee, not by me.”

Getting off with just his tongue was nothing.

If I hadn’t told him not to kill back then, that bastard would have bid farewell to this world with other parts pulled out too.

Anyway, Eok I-geon was a terrifying guy.

“Thank you.”

After sending the people away, we returned to Tak Joong-hak’s residence. He expressed his gratitude to Eok I-geon, who had stepped in to help.

“I merely spoke the truth.”

“I heard you’ve helped my granddaughter in various ways. I should have visited earlier to express my thanks, but this old body was inadequate.”

“I also heard about my father’s misdeeds this time.”

Eok I-geon looked straight at Tak Joong-hak and asked.

“Have you forgiven him?”

“No.”

“I thought as much.”

Despite hearing that his father wasn’t forgiven, Eok I-geon seemed rather pleased.

A psychopath’s thoughts were truly too difficult to understand.

“Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but I think I should go prepare now.”

I was still in casual clothes. Grandfather said he would introduce me during the evening hours when the most guests would be bustling about.

Since this was the first official occasion where I would be revealed before everyone, I was scheduled to be reborn with helping hands.

Originally, on days like this, it was the peak cliché for the protagonist to appear beautifully dressed and surprise everyone.

Though I never thought I would be doing that, since I was doing it anyway, I planned to properly bring it to life.

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