Chapter 87: How To Capture A Hero (8)
While I was driving back to the dorm with Yumir, I felt a chill from an intuition brewing deep within my heart.
‘I feel like she somehow knows I’m Do Ji-hwan?’
If I had to put it in terms of probability, it felt like she was about 90% sure.
There was no evidence.
After all, it was just my guess.
‘Is there some intuition that only an EX grade can feel?’
Since she was the main character, she might have abilities unknown to me because she didn’t appear in the original work. Just as I pondered about Yumir and the protagonist, she might have also thought about me a great deal.
‘So, is she playing hard to get with me now?’
If she was subtly appealing to me while knowing I’m Do Ji-hwan, she’s doing something quite cheeky yet cute.
After all, she was telling me that she didn’t know the identity of the Goblin.
[How long are you going to feel around like that?]
“Until I figure out the true form of the body that’s protected by magic power?”
Yumir continued to feel around my abdomen and waist.
It was probably an action to figure out the ability of my body, which was half ethereal and wearing the Goblin cloak. But, the touch had started to feel blatantly slimy.
[Isn’t that sexual harassment at this point?]
“Oh my. Will I become a villain for sexual harassment? How do we punish a villain who sexually harasses?”
[Well. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, sexual harassment for sexual harassment?]
“That sounds very villain-like.”
Kuwook.
Yumir pressed herself closer against me from behind.
“Will you let me see? I’m just curious.”
[The origin of my ability?]
“…Yes. I wonder what ability a person called the Goblin uses.”
[You’re planning to take away my ability too?]
“I’m not trying to steal it. I’m not a demon. Just… Borrowing it?”
[Do as you please.]
The dormitory was slowly coming into view.
In order not to get caught by others, I distributed my mana more intricately and drove my bike over the dormitory wall, just like when I picked up Yumir.
[We’re here. I’d like to talk more, but I’m busy.]
“It’s okay to talk more.”
[Let’s do that another time.]
“Can I call you?”
[Do you know my number?]
“If you give me your number, I’ll call you often. You should give me your business card. Even if you don’t want to now, you can contact me when you change your mind, right?”
[…….]
Should I gamble?
If I gambled, from then on, I was practically revealing my identity.
[Hmm.]
The problem that would happen when Yumir knew my identity.
The problem that would happen when Yumir knew that Do Ji-hwan was the Goblin.
There was only one scenario.
‘If my identity is exposed due to Yumir.’
They said Yumir was often seen near a man named Do Ji-hwan.
They seemed to have some sort of relationship.
Oh? But Yumir was also the Platinum Sun?
The Goblin always appeared where the Platinum Sun did?
Could it be?
[I’ll call you.]
“…Really? Do you know my number?”
[Personal information is all available online. I wonder if a determined saleswoman couldn’t break through the security level of an E-grade ability user.]
“Wow, are you saying you’ll hack to find out my number?”
[What if I already know it?]
“…….”
Yumir didn’t say anything.
I also looked down at her without saying a word.
[I’ll treat you as the Platinum Sun. You treat me as the Goblin.]
“Ah ha.”
Yumir winked at me with a flick of her finger.
“So that’s your concept?”
[I don’t quite understand what you’re saying.]
“I thought the Goblin was a more honest person, but you seem to play hard to get a lot. You must fail a lot in love because of this, right?”
[If you can’t even talk.]
After getting off the bike, I jumped towards Yumir, who was right in front of the glass window.
[Listen well.]
I stretched my hand next to Yumir and leaned against the glass wall.
Then, I bent my upper body and got close to Yumir’s face.
[There’s only one instance when a hero and villain, both concealing their identities, can reveal them to each other.]
“What is it?”
[When they fall in love.]
“…….”
Yumir’s expression hardened.
It seemed like she was about to burst into laughter, so I took one hand and squished her cheeks.
[Don’t laugh. Do you think I’m joking?]
“No, no. You’re right. When you fall in love, you want to know the other’s identity… Well, if you love them, you can also keep it a secret even if you know. Love, huh….”
Yumir looked at me listlessly and placed her hand on my chest.
“So, if I steal the Goblin’s heart, the Goblin will reveal his identity to me?”
[That’s not what I meant.]
“But it’s true, right? If the Goblin falls for me, Yumir, and not the magical girl Platinum Sun, wouldn’t he want to appear in his real form, not as the Goblin?”
[A typical villain would. But I’m different. I already have someone I love.]
“Eh.”
Yumir opened her mouth in surprise.
[Why? Is that strange?]
“Is it me?”
[What are you saying? How could I fall in love with you after knowing you for such a short time?]
“Uh… if it’s not love, why are you treating me so well? Is it because of my abilities?”
[You might be disappointed, but it would be quite troublesome if you became my enemy.]
“Wow. I thought you’d at least say it was because of you.”
[I’m not one to tease that much.]
Yumir pouted her lips.
[I hope you continue on your hero’s path. Well then.]
“One more thing at the end.”
[What?]
“Just in case, really just in case.”
Yumir hesitated before as if making a decision. She clenched her fist tightly and looked up at me.
“…Is it me?”
[You’re absurd.]
“I just hesitated whether to say it now. We’re not at the stage to discuss such matters yet.”
I didn’t know what she was thinking, but this distance right now was just right.
If she hadn’t yet prepared to join the battle.
Even if she was doing the right thing, she was not prepared to be called a villain by others.
Showing more ‘sincerity’, that was for the future.
[Well then, goodbye.]
“One more thing.”
[What is it?]
“Can I hug you once? From the front.”
Yumir spread her arms, and I hesitated for a moment.
[…Well, there’s nothing wrong with that.]
I spread my arms, and Yumir rushed into my embrace.
[Are you trying to verify my ability that much… hey.]
I held Yumir’s face and pushed her away.
Her touch lingered below me, and it was incredibly awkward.
[Now you’re outright harassing me.]
“Hehe.”
Yumir moved her hands around in the air beside her face.
“The Goblin’s butt is firm.”
[You’ll die.]
“I won’t tell anyone. I’ll just remember this touch. Haah.”
[If you do such things recklessly elsewhere, you might be treated the same way.]
“Why would I do it recklessly elsewhere? I’m doing this because it’s you.”
[I may have been lenient with you because I wanted to recruit you, but did I go too easy? Don’t forget that I am an S-Class villain.]
“Then… I’m an EX-Class hero, right? And.”
Yumir grabbed my hand and placed it on her chest.
“If I do this, I will become your teacher, right?”
[…….]
“You’re not taking your hand away?”
[I’m not the one who’s not letting go; I’m just thinking about what you’re doing right now.]
It was big.
As expected of an EX-class.
[And.]
I was a villain.
[Did you think I’d be as innocent as a lamb?]
“…?!”
Yumir became tense in an instant.
I buried my face in her shoulder, gently slid my hand into her side, and stuck close to her.
“Ah, um, there…!”
[Why? You started it.]
“No, um…just a moment. I didn’t expect this!”
[Did you think a villain would move as predicted?]
Squeak.
Squirm.
“Aah, um, I’m sorry. The joke went too far, hee-ah?! That, there…?! I’m sorry! I really won’t do it again! Huh?!”
[Anyhow.]
I stepped back from Yumir.
Yumir gave a markedly different rough gasp and choked back tears.
“Euh, I can’t get married now…”
[Don’t say things even girls from the Joseon era wouldn’t say.]
“What did you say?”
[Don’t cross the line.]
I drew a line in the air lightly with my hand between me and Yumir.
[If you do it again, I’ll discipline you with the Goblin’s Bat.]
“You keep that stored in there… Ouch.”
I grabbed Yumir’s head.
[Until the end.]
“…Heh. Even so….”
Yumir, although choking back tears, laughed broadly.
“Seeing you play along like this, you seem like a very nice person, Goblin.”
[… It’s just a punishment for villains. In the end, I’m just like a salesman.]
I jumped in place and climbed onto my bike.
[If you want to join the battle, talk to me anytime. New comrades are always welcome.]
“Can I call first if I decide?”
[…….]
I started the engine of the bike.
[As you wish.]
Running along the fence, I focused straight ahead without looking back.
[Sigh.]
No matter how much I thought about it.
[I think I know.]
She wouldn’t keep touching my butt when I was in my Do Ji-hwan form, right?
[Alright.]
Now, it was a battle of pride.
[Let’s pretend we don’t know until the end.]
I would win this battle.
“…….”
Yumir, who just came in through the window, undid her transformation and lay on the bed.
“…Heh, heh, heh.”
Yumir, touching the air with her outstretched hands and smiling mischievously, soon put her hands on her body and blushed.
“It’s not easy.”
Yumir sighed for a moment, then picked up her smartphone while wearing her Taeguk Watch.
“…….”
There was no contact.
From the beginning, there was no one to contact.
“……Should I call?”
Staring hard at the phone number of the person she last spoke with, Yumir closed her eyes while holding her smartphone.
“No, no. My pride won’t allow this. Yes, this is a showdown.”
Smack.
“I’ve decided.”
Yumir declared, slapping her cheek.
Approach Do Ji-hwan as a woman and approach Goblin as a hero.
Just sync it.
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