Chapter 138 (1/2)

[You have left the star cl.u.s.ter, ‘Nepomuk Cathedral.’]

It was a simple but definitive method. I disconnected from the star cl.u.s.ter so they definitely had to be separated. Of course, it was a speculation but it seemed to work.

[Chwik. It seemed like it would be very fun. It is a pity. Tsk.]

I was glad. Based on Mudur’s voice, it seemed to have worked. Phew, I felt like I lost 10 years. Next to me, Kim Sujeong spoke with a frown, “Father, Camille is asking about the orc just now.”

Looking back, Kis and Helena, who were following us, also stopped. Joseph and Drain were the same. The four of them were staring at us with dazed eyes.

Hrmm. It wasn’t possible.

I sighed and told Kim Sujeong, “Let’s continue on the journey. I’ll tell you using whispers.”

I started to tell the long story.

* * *

At the continent’s largest auction house...

A group of people came out of a place known for its live auction. Choi Mido was in the group and covered her face with both hands to hide her warm face. “Puhahaha! See, I told you before. Not a single one of them raised their hand... ack!”

Park Taehyeon’s words were interrupted by Kim Hyeonu’s kick. Kim Hyeonu approached Mido’s side and placed a hand on her shoulder. “It’s okay, something like this can happen. Don’t be discouraged, you’ll definitely sell it next time.”

“......”

Nevertheless, Mido couldn’t lower her hands. She was too ashamed. She never thought that her painting wouldn’t be bought twice in a row. She was very proud of her paintings but not today. It felt like the world she built up had collapsed. Yes, it felt like this.

“Ouch... Hey, Kim Hyeonu. Couldn’t you kick a bit gentler?”

Park Taehyeon straightened while holding his back with one hand and Eun Jeonghyeok sighed from behind him.

“Ah. This tactless brat.”

“What?”

“Stop bullying Mido.”

“Ah, me? I’m just telling the truth. Kukuk. No one raised their hand...”

There was the sound of a sword being pulled out. The sound didn’t come from the sword hanging from Kim Hyeonu’s waist. It was a bit soaked in blood so it was closer to a sound of terror. The sword’s owner, Mido, held the Bloody Butcher in her hands. She silently walked toward Park Taehyeon.

“Haha. Hey, is Mido angry? Hey. I’m sorry. Hey?”

Then she swung it. The sharp edges of the sword that narrowly missed him caused Park Taehyeon’s bangs to move. Park Taehyeon gulped. “M-Mido...?”

“Just die.” Her eyes were shining brightly with tears. Mido swung her sword at a high speed.

“Aaack! Mido! Stop! Sorry! I’m sorry! I was wrong! I won’t do it again! I’ll do anything if only you stop being angry! Midoooo!”

Mido swung the sword for around two minutes but she couldn’t hurt him. It was natural. She was a supporter while Park Taehyeon had a fighting class. There were huge differences between their strength and agility. All the executives except for herself had heroic rated classes.

Mido grumpily puffed up her cheeks like a balloon. “You will really do anything?”

“Y-Yes. What would you like? I’ll buy it for you.”

“No, it is okay not to buy anything.”

“T-Then...?”

“Come here.”

“Huh...?”

Park Taehyeon didn’t approach so Mido came to him first. Then she took out a brush and palette from her inventory.

“What are you going to do?” Park Taehyeon asked with a nervous expression and Mido replied, “I’m going to do this.”

Her hands moved quickly. Her brush was headed toward Park Taehyeon’s face. As time passed, laughter burst out from behind them. It was the laughter of Eun Jeonghyeok and Kim Hyeonu.

“Puhahaha! Kukukuk.”

“Cough. Hum.”

Park Taehyeon’s face was covered in makeup that made him look like a fool. Additionally, the words ‘dumb fool’ were written on his forehead. Since he often managed his appearance, Park Taehyeon pulled out a mirror from his inventory and stared at his face.

“W-What is this?!”

Mido turned around haughtily. “This is your punishment. You have to leave it there for three days.”

“W-What?”

“It is useless trying to erase it. This is a very durable oil paint. It is hard to erase without the Magic Power Cleaner in my hand.”

She walked away while shaking the Magic Power Cleaner in one hand. There was a lot of laughter behind them.

“Puhahaha!”

”Kukukuk. This is really amazing.”

“Hey, say kimchi~”

“Ah, you bastards!”

“Kuhahaha!”

Mido’s lips curved up. “It will sell well next time.”

The moon in the sky smiled.

* * *

[The firefly star, ‘Camille,’ is staring angrily at the orc.]

Fortunately, Camille and Mudur managed to reconcile. It was a slight misunderstanding and Mudur was only sleeping inside because it was cold outside. However, it seemed that the peace wouldn’t last long.

[Grruk. Hey, old man. Shouldn’t this little kid be killed?]

‘Rotten guy. Do you want to die?’

[Kuhuhu. It’s a joke. I don’t like fighting with such a little kid anyway.]

[The firefly star, ‘Camille,’ is making a face at Mudur.]

...These two. I thought about what happened just now and couldn’t help but have sweat flowing down my back. The situation just now had been very tense. Kim Sujeong was surprised to hear my story and so was Camille.

Just then, Joseph stopped walking. “Wait a minute. There is something in front.”

“Hmm?”