Chapter 175: Only What I Believe
Baek Seol-hee thought to herself,
This man.
He must really like her.
Otherwise, none of this made sense.
Assuming Do Ji-hwan was the Goblin.
Becoming friends with her as Do Ji-hwan?
Because he liked Baek Seol-hee.
Hesitating to kill a demon as the Goblin while constantly looking at Baek Seol-hee?
Because he didnt want to show the act of killing someone in front of Baek Seol-hee.
Always appearing by her side, getting close as Do Ji-hwan, and saving her as the Goblin.
The moment she thought all these were because the Goblin likes her, Baek Seol-hee stopped thinking any further.
What could she do?
He approached because he liked her, got close because he liked her, and continued whats known as favorable acts because he liked her.
Even if hes the Goblin, hes human, and at the same time, a man.
Its natural for a man to feel his heart race and get excited at the sight of a beautiful woman.
Objectively and subjectively, Baek Seol-hee was a beauty, someone who would easily rank within the top five globally as someone people would want to marry and have children with.
Of course, the Goblin too would be within the top five globally as a man that makes you so smitten, youd even commit adultery with him.
Baek Seol-hee had experienced that too.
And fortunately
Fortunately?
She wasnt sure.
Baek Seol-hee couldnt control the emotions welling up inside her.
Ji-hwan.
Yes.
Do you like me?
I do.
Straightforward.
The man kneeling down looked straight at her without any hesitation.
Correction.
His eyes didnt waver, but he swallowed nervously, his heart raced, and his fingers were tense.
He seemed embarrassed about revealing his true feelings, but still, he showed his emotions confidently, just as he always did.
Someone might think this:
What kind of confidence did this man have to be so bold?
His face? Body? Or the pride that every man supposedly has?
Or perhaps, the special abilities that everyone in this age of abilities desires?
If all these were the basis of Do Ji-hwans confidence, Baek Seol-hee admitted it.
He was the Goblin.
The entire world trembled in fear, all demons were scared, and villains prayed not to cross paths with him, the ace of the Secret Society.
Even if he revealed he was the Goblin and seduced women while wearing a mask, S-class female heroes from other countries would fall for him, wanting to have children with the Goblin.
Such a man felt affection for her, approached her first, always loitered around her, whispering love.
Ah, this was why so many people could not overcome romantic feelings and ended up ruined.
Even the Goblin, who managed to hide his identity from everyone, eventually succumbed to love.
Tae I-rin had said,
-Love is a battle, the one who falls first loses.
It was ironic considering she never dated anyone and was a lifelong single.
-Sister, think about it. Because I like him, I end up giving in. Why else would there be so many love stories in human history? Ability users are not any different from humans.
Tae I-rin had said,
-Love is a war. I should fight for my love. The only thing that changed after the great upheaval of the 2000s, especially around 2020, was that ability users globally, upon reaching the age of 20 - adults by Korean age, it became normal for an ability user to have multiple lovers.
From then on, humanity started to see new forms of love.
-In Korea, a 20-year-old S-class man announced he would be with a female celebrity, an ability user woman a year older, and a third-generation chaebol woman. The world began to change. The era of monogamous couples was gone. Now, its the era of the lion.
Once one person started and succeeded, it became easier for others to follow.
It was no longer strange for a man to be with multiple women.
It was not at all strange for a man to want to surround himself with beauties.
Thus, it was not weird that Do Ji-hwan fell for her.
Especially since he had got the most important wifes permission.
Sigh, really.
Baek Seol-hee turned her head to one side.
Thank you for the gift. Well talk more later Im going home for today.
Are you leaving already?
I just need some time alone. Right, Mir?
Ah, yes.
Yumir sketched a circle in the air, startled.
From now on
Seol-hee.
From below.
I cant let you go just like that.
Baek Seol-hee felt puzzled by the force pulling on her wrist.
Surely, the person wasnt an ability user.
Even if he were, he wouldnt use magic power since he was hiding his identity as the Goblin.
But.
At the firm grip on her wrist, Baek Seol-hee found herself falling for him.
I cant just let you go. Mir, Im sorry, could you turn off the lights?
Ah, yes!
Yumir moved toward the switch, aborting the circle she was drawing, and Baek Seol-hee swallowed as she watched.
Thump, thump.
Then she heard it.
Do Ji-hwan was wavering.
Do Ji-hwan was wavering, but more so, she was wavering even more.
Seol-hee.
The hand wrapping around her waist, touching her shoulder.
If you plan to go like this, youre underestimating me too much.
Thats
Seol-hee.
!
At the sweet voice whispering in her ear, Baek Seol-hee realized what it meant to be disarmed.
How about watching a movie at my place tonight?
Well, um, thats
A signal.
A clear signal, and Baek Seol-hee realized it once again.
-Listen. Love is a war. The one who falls first loses.
Tae I-rins words echoed in her head.
The, the Taeguk Watch is.
Teacher! Ill be cleaning Seol-hees room.
Yumir sketched a circle in the air, half-inserting herself into it.
If the Taeguk Watch rings, Ill come right here, so enjoy the movie, you two! How long? Until the East Seas waters and Mount Baekdu dry up! Poof!
Yumir clenched her fist and disappeared into the circle.
Here.
Baek Seol-hee placed Do Ji-hwans hand on her chest and asked cautiously.
Am I trembling right now?
I cant really tell.
Click.
Do Ji-hwan pointed the Taeguk Watch backward, activating the TV, and a cable channel appeared.
Just then, a movie was playing on the movie channel.
It was unclear whether it was a movie or a drama, but in the scene, a blond man and woman faced each other.
.
Baek Seol-hee lay on the bed, obediently closing her eyes.
It was like a scene from a classic movie.
Do Ji-hwan.
Yes.
How can you be so confident What do you believe in?
What do I believe in?
Do Ji-hwan raised one corner of his mouth and gently stroked Baek Seol-hees head to neaten her hair.
Me.
Baek Seol-hee stopped thinking.
In the movie
The male and female leads slowly kissed, accompanied by a sticky background music.
Meanwhile,
Wow.
Yumir entered Baek Seol-hees room and immediately abandoned her restraint.
Even knowing I come in here, she leaves her room like this.
Baek Seol-hees room was in such a state that it could seriously tarnish the reputation of an S-class ability user if made public.
Ugh.
Yumir opened the curtains and quickly started to tidy the room.
Considering the chance of someone coming from the other side, she began with the bedding.
Ah.
Yumir snapped her fingers and reached into the air, creating a tiny hole.
Wow.
Yumir peered through the hole, holding her breath.
As expected.
Yumir licked her lips, examining the inside of the hole.
I wondered if Seol-hee would notice Even if she did, shed deal with it like this.
Yumir was certain.
Baek Seol-hee had realized that Do Ji-hwan was the Goblin.
The teacher, really. To say that there. How cowardly.
A man on one knee confesses because he likes her?
And not just any man, but one with an extraordinary background?
If you see someone clinging to you despite risking their life because they like you, who wouldnt be moved? Sigh.
Yumir shook her head and passed her hand over the hole, sealing it.
The hole in the air closed, and Yumir resumed cleaning, tidying the disordered interior of the house.
Hmm, I intended to help a bit more but maybe its better to let it go this time?
Yumir shrugged her shoulders contentedly.
Until the waters of the East Sea and Mount Baekdu dry up~
She sang the national anthem.
Patriotism is the future~ Whether its one, two, or many, lets give birth and be happy~
She sang the slogan from a public service announcement.
Like a lion, like a giraffe, like an elephant~
She sang a song with no clear origin.
Anyway.
She chuckled emptily.
Whats the use of realizing? Youll just keep it to yourself, playing both the drum and gong~
She murmured to herself, even altering the lyrics of the song.
But still.
She smiled mischievously, covering her mouth with her hand as she giggled.
For now, she wont suspect a thing. Compared to human Do Ji-hwan, and the Goblin theres no competition.
She grinned.
Seol-hee. Im sorry.
Yumir caressed Baek Seol-hees bed and gave a playful wink.
If what youre eating now is a delicacy, then what Ill enjoy later will be
She licked her lips in anticipation.
Wild-caught.
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