Chapter 220 (1/2)

‘This guy, he was the first one chosen by Hercules?’

Park Muyeol’s eyes widened at the unexpected information. The second was naturally Hutton and the third was himself, chosen not long ago. Then the one who contracted with another constellation...

Park Muyeol stared at him and Michael c.o.c.ked his head in a questioning manner. “Do you have anything to say to me?”

“Tell me.”

“Yes.”

“Was another constellation interested in you in the past?”

[A constellation who likes sticks is staring at Michael with dissatisfaction.]

“...How do you know that?” This time, Michael watched Park Muyeol with suspicious eyes. This was a story that no one knew. It was the early days after the opening of Arkstar. Michael had received various love calls from a constellation. Of course, Michael didn’t like this constellation. It was because he kept wanting Michael to dress up as a woman. Michael still shook when he remembered that time.

[The scorpion zodiac, ‘Antares,’ is wondering what happened.]

Park Muyeol shrugged. “He is interested in me now.”

“Ah?” Michael was startled by the unexpected words. No, maybe it was natural. It was natural for a constellation to be interested in such a skilled person.

Park Muyeol told him, “He seems to be very dissatisfied with you.”

“...I-Is that so?”

Michael still remembered the constellation, whose nickname was ‘the first man to dress as a woman.’ In the early days, Michael had used something called Stick's Protection. However, the constellation’s obsession was so severe that Michael eventually ate a Star Fruit and chose a different constellation. He didn’t regret it. Even if he thought about it now, he wouldn’t have changed what he had done. Therefore, Michael decided to give Park Muyeol some advice, “Be careful. Didn’t he ask you to dress up as a woman?”

“He did, but I didn’t do it. I would be crazy if I did it. Tsk.”

“I-I see. Well done.” Michael felt a stabbing pain in his chest. If so, was he a madman?

Park Muyeol saw Michael’s reaction and felt strongly suspicious. “Don’t tell me you...”

“No, don’t misunderstand.”

“Yes, yes.”

“No, I’m serious. I didn’t do it.”

“I heard from this guy that you looked pretty good?”

“Cough! I’m going first!” Michael walked away while feeling shame for the first time in ages. The surrounding area was a lava zone and there were various fire attribute monsters that were good for Michael to hunt.

Park Muyeol’s voice could be heard from behind him, “Dude~ where are you going in such a hurry~? Go slowly! Let’s go together, you rotten guy!”

Michael continued to walk while ignoring the words. He couldn’t bring himself to face Park Muyeol.

[The scorpion zodiac, ‘Antares,’ is curious about your cross-dressing.]

“...Don’t be curious, Antares.”

Michael gritted his teeth and stared at the sky. Park Muyeol didn’t chase Michael and instead pulled something out of his inventory. After a moment, a brightly glowing fruit was held in his hands. Park Muyeol’s mouth twitched as he gazed at the Star Fruit in the shape of a golden apple.

“I will have a taste.”

* * *

Around this time, I successfully completed my interview with the duke and had tea in Drain’s workshop in the mansion.

“I didn’t know I would meet Buroder here.”

“Shouldn’t I be the one saying that?”

“Ohh, that is true. By the way, I heard the news. Did you win the Colosseum event?”

“Well, it was abrupt. I just played around for a while. There is no need to make a fuss.”

“Huhu. There is a need to make a fuss. Weren’t you amazing?”

“Groan.”

I felt like I was stabbed for some reason. In fact, it was very confusing. Even now, the TV continued to release news stories related to Dark Wolf. The match was a hot topic and it was enough to shock people around the world. Now they were all arguing about whether I was going to compete in the World Competition or not. Of course, I didn’t intend to participate.

I asked Drain, “How is your health? I heard it wasn’t good.”

“Yes, I was playing the game too much for a few days. It is okay again.”

“Take it slowly. What is so urgent?”

“It is urgent. How much time do I have left to live?”

I was silent for a moment after hearing his words. Then, with the intention to change the topic, I opened my mouth, “Thank you for your help.”

“Huhu. Why are you thanking me? I got help in Mulan last time. Isn’t this what Koreans should do?”

”Kukuk. Yes, that’s right. Koreans are truly compassionate.”

The noble title I was originally supposed to receive from the duke was a baronet. Fortunately, thanks to Drain’s closeness with the duke, I was able to receive the higher rank of baron. Thanks to this, Metheus was the territory of a baron and I became an official nobleman of the Orca Kingdom. It was a much lower position compared to Edward, but in the first place, I had no desire for power.