chapter 351
351 – Scene 351# Salting
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The secret workshop secretly located in the basement of the Ruelberta mansion has been very noisy these days.
“Mr. Chairman, you have made an amazing discovery!”
“I see. I, too, have no choice but to agree with Professor Furing. You really did a great job.”
“Meow.”
After Wendy and I went to the outside world, Furing and Albert couldn’t contain their excitement.
It was a result of Fu Ling’s novel techniques, expert Albert’s assistance, Myo Ha-il’s advice, and my own ideas. The atmosphere in the underground workshop was not only joyful, but also festive.
I was happy that I had succeeded in escaping to the outside world, but they seemed more happy that they had discovered a new world.
-Count! Take us with you too! Please!
-I’m also asking for Purin!
What can’t be done?
If it weren’t for those two people, it wouldn’t have been possible in the first place.
I gave Albert, Furing, and Miao Hail a tour of the outside world.
However, like Wendy, the opponents were formidable to simply go with the mindset of a tour guide.
As one of the world’s leading intellectuals, engineers, and researchers, they bombarded me with questions as soon as I took a single step. Even ten mouths were not enough to answer questions about everything I saw before my eyes.
But what was more frustrating than that was how I would explain my connection to the outside world to them.
These three people are people I can trust. Even if I tell you my identity and all the facts, they are not people who will make a fuss or leak things unnecessarily. But this is a separate issue.
The truth is that I am a human who originally lived under the name Jeong Ji-hwan, and that this world was artificially created based on my younger brother’s imagination.
Can they really accept that?
‘No matter how much you trust me, this is not the case.’
In the end, like always, I decided to make up a suitable lie.
The Ruelberta family has a bad record of conducting all kinds of magical experiments in secret. I decided to actively use that background.
“Chairman, did you live in a place like this? Furing is more envious of the chairman now than ever!”
“I can’t believe Milliam even had a hand in this field…”
I told him that my father, Milliam, had studied a technique for moving to another dimension. And it was a plausible scenario that when I was a young child who knew nothing, I went out to the outside world as an experiment for that technique and returned a few years later.
The person who was most surprised was Albert Groble, the father-in-law who worked under Milliam.
“The period of time I worked with Milliam was not short… “I had no idea he was researching this.”
“… “Father, I don’t think Milliam is the type of person to show something like that.”
“But… There is nothing strange about Milliam. Because he was obsessed with all kinds of magical experiments…”
It was fortunate that Milliam was a villain enough for Albert to understand.
“Do you still have the magic you used back then?”
“Does not exist. “Everything was burned and destroyed.”
“Is it. It’s a shame, but there’s nothing we can do.”
“Now there is an even greater Purification! Albert, you have nothing to regret!”
“Heh heh. Okay, okay. We have Professor Furing.”
Albert was the face of her grandfather watching his granddaughter show off her talent and patted her on the head.
‘By the way, Count. Why are you telling me this important fact now?’
I was not taken aback by Myo Ha-il’s question, which I heard through a conversation.
‘I didn’t think anyone would believe me if I told them. And at that time, there was no way to go to the outside world. There was no way to prove what I had been through.’
‘Uhm… Indeed. Honestly, I can’t believe it when I see it…’
Strangely, she looked up at the forest of buildings with her mouth open, as if she had forgotten that she had turned into a cat.
Myohail is a wise man who has lived for a long time. She was a little worried that she might ask an annoying question, but she was convinced and moved on.
In fact, if it had been normal, she might have seen through my lies. But now, I couldn’t help but be more interested in the modern civilization that stands before my eyes than in my past.
“Amazing. This is a new continent… No, it is the discovery of a new world. “No one can deny that this is a discovery worth remembering in history.”
‘New World… It’s not wrong.’
It will definitely feel that way to the residents of this world.
A forest of buildings completely different from the fantasy world, cars running without talking, and brightly lit streets even in the middle of the night. Seeing such a scene for the first time in their lives, they seemed to be more shocked than those who had moved to the city from the countryside.
“Count. If this is the capital of Korea, where among those big towers does the king live?”
“There is no king or emperor here.”
“Then… ?”
“There are representatives elected by the people, but it is difficult to say that one person rules.”
“Ho? It’s a country with a very unique system. But you probably made that choice because it was the most reasonable, right? I expected that in a country this advanced, the political system would not be simple… “Korea is a truly interesting country.”
“… After all, it is a place where people live. “This place is not much different from where we were.”
Even as I said that, I felt a strange feeling.
Is this the so-called Gukppong or something? I’m just telling the truth, but it’s hard to come out with words because you keep saying it’s amazing. Our country is said to be the weakest.
Even though I couldn’t answer all of the three people’s questions, I answered them in a way that wasn’t too difficult. When I returned with them after seeing the outside world, my throat was hoarse.
Immediately after that, the three people, with their excitement about the new world undiminished, began work on making the technique bigger and stronger. Myo Ha-il, who was disguised as a cat, could not participate in the work in person, so this time I proceeded with the work by listening to his words and giving advice from the side.
And the work that lasted for several days and nights… It was only finished today.
“From now on, I will call this technique ‘Gate’!”
Furing straightened his shoulders while introducing the completed technique.
‘Oh…’
As Furing said, the newly created spell was closer to a gate than a spell.
The existing technique was transferred to a mold made of alloy and engraved. On the circular door that was completed in this way, the intricately engraved inscriptions were glowing faintly.
“Now that I’m making it, I’ve also added the drink I made. By making the magic circulate along the gate, you don’t have to infuse magic every time.”
Albert also proudly looked at the ‘gate’ and turned his head this way, as if he was pleased with the finished work.
“Heh heh. “I am honored that the first guests at the gate are beautiful ladies.”
“That’s too much praise. Albert.”
Bella smiled softly and greeted him. Even though she simply smiled and slightly tilted her head, I could feel her elegance.
“I’ve heard a lot about Albert’s reputation. “It is an honor to meet the greatest craftsman in the empire.”
“It’s the best. Haha… There is still a long way to go.”
“Right. “My grandfather still has a long way to go.”
“Inseok!”
Albert stopped trying to throw the hammer at Vanessa, who was scoffing at him. No matter how much he did, it would have been difficult for him to act normally in front of Bella.
“Sorry. She is my granddaughter, but she is still immature… “This is the child who will take over the workshop after me, but I don’t know when he will grow up.”
“After that. “I will surpass my grandfather.”
“Haha… You mean that? Please also look at the princess. I don’t think I would have anything to say about my spirit of her even if I were given the position of the best craftsman in the empire.”
“Kukkuk… It’s nice to see that you both seem to be excellent craftsmen. Rather, I wonder if ‘Tristan’ treats you two well.”
“Hmm?”
“Huh?”
Bella is crossing her arms around me at some point. She didn’t notice at all.
Only then did Albert and Vanessa look at us as if they realized what was going on.
“This this.” I had no idea… “Congratulations, even if it’s belated.”
“Hey… The two of you had that kind of relationship…”
“Hmm.”
Bella seemed to want to show off our relationship, so much so that she even called me by my name.
But when I actually get called that, I feel a little embarrassed.
“Why? “Are you embarrassed?”
Although she clearly didn’t show it, Bella whispered as if she had looked into my heart. I need it. Please.
“Don’t call him by his name, call him Count.”
“Why?”
“It’s awkward.”
“Hmm… What if you don’t like it?”
“If you don’t like it…”
“Oh, then can I call you Tristan?”
A soft touch hugging my other arm. When you turn your head, you see a face with a humorous smile.
“I’ll call you Tristan instead of Count.”
“You can’t. Helga.”
“Hehe… The princess can do it, but is there any reason why I can’t?”
“Sure. “I called him Tristan first.”
What is this… It’s not that I added it first.
What? Come to think of it, Bella once said that she liked me, so wasn’t she completely wrong?
Anyway, this is nonsense.
“Phew… Not a child. “Isn’t that a decision for you, my lord, to decide, not the princess?”
“Joy… Tristan. Could you please answer this foolish woman? “Only I, Bella Isaachel, can call you by my name.”
“Neither can be done.”
Helga, even Albert and Vanessa are embarrassed when you come in.
“Kuh, khuh… ” . “Is this called double slope?”
“No. A leg of lamb…”
It’s not a leg of lamb.
“?!”
At that time, a squirrel burrowed into my side, looking for an opening… No, Wendy. She looks up at me blankly.
“Crack…”
“…”
“T-Tree…”
“…”
“S-sorry…”
She just looked at Wendy and she took a step back. What I love about her is that she knows when to back off.
‘But…’
Every time I see those big eyes.
I can’t help but feel worried every time I see myself reflected in those innocent eyes.
“Haha… So, you are just like my daughter.”
“I thought I had an extra leg on both legs.”
It seems that way to Albert and Vanessa as well.
“She’s not my daughter…”
Wendy seemed to be dissatisfied with those stares, but she pouted and shook her head in my arms. Although others may not know, I felt her shaking her head. The heart behind that action.
‘What should I really do with him?’ .’
It’s hard for me to accept those feelings right now, so I just pat Wendy’s head her…
I couldn’t help but sigh.
“It won’t work for either of you, so let it go. And this is not the reason I brought you all together.”
“Then am I okay?”
Huh?
When I turned around at the sound of a voice coming from behind, there was a tall woman standing there.
“Blanchet… ?”
“Is it okay if I call you by my name too?”
Blanche, who said that, couldn’t wrap her arms around me or hug me, but she was holding the sleeve of my dress.
“Joy…”
Bella didn’t even try to make eye contact with Blanche. Since last time she and Blanche declared that she would be my concubine, things have still been awkward between them.
From what I can see, it looks like Blanche came back as usual and Bella didn’t…
It’s not that I don’t understand her complicated feelings.
But I don’t think I’m in a position to understand anyone right now.
“Cough… Cough… Hey. I’m saying this because I don’t know much, but this should be considered a layered slope… Is it a crab?”
“No. It’s just an octopus leg…”
“…”
I couldn’t deny it.
To me, this was a situation that I would only see in a harem drama.
Albert and Vanessa’s gaze, who had been congratulating me sincerely, subtly changed. That gaze is painful.
“Now it is time to leave. Let go.”
“Ah… Come to think of it, you said you had a place to go alone with me today, right?”
“Who said Helga was going alone with you? “We all asked to go together.”
“Well, the rest are bridesmaids anyway, so shouldn’t we just call them the two of us?”
“It’s amazing… “Aren’t you stupid?”
“Yes. I’m a fool who only knows the Count and me… Oh, did I take this too far?”
“Yes… It makes me cringe so much.”
“… Be considerate.”
Even Wendy nodded.
Even though my hands didn’t shrivel up, my expression did.
Helga cleared her throat, probably feeling embarrassed.
“Hmm! That’s it, and I plan on tormenting the Count forever. Once everyone has set, we will let it go. “You understand, right?”
“Good.”
“I understand.”
“Yes…”
“Then one… Two… Three!”
Like a ghost, no one moved.
“Why isn’t anyone letting go?”
“I was about to let go when I saw you let go.”
“Me? Princess. “You don’t trust me too much, do you?”
“I can trust others, but I can’t trust you.”
“Why!”
“Think about what you have done.”
“Then Wendy… Wendy… Oh no? Why are you looking at me with such cold eyes as the Count?”
It’s a total mess.
There will be no progress like this.
I don’t really want to use it, but should I at least write ‘anger’ to make them quieter? When I was thinking so much…
“I want to tell you to stop salting furing!”
Furing, who couldn’t see anything, intervened.
However, unlike other women, she did not approach me.
She just poured her magic into the gate in front of her.
Huh?
The spell engraved on the gate flashed. The magic began to activate.
“You’re telling me it’s past departure time!”
The wind blew from beyond the gate. This is definitely not a good sign.
Paang-!
Light exploded.
“Sleep… !”
“Hey?!”
With a single shout, we were sucked into the gate.
*
“That’s strange…”
Park Se-hee looked at the clock and tilted her head.
“It’s past the appointed time…”
About 5 minutes have passed since Jeong Ji-hwan was scheduled to come here.
He is the one who always sticks to his appointment times. Maybe something happened.
I was worried for no reason, but Park Se-hee shook her head.
“No… “It’s probably late because they’re building a gate or something this time.”
Last time she visited with her group, she said she was going to build a gate connecting the two worlds.
So, for a few days, the grandfather, who seemed to be a craftsman, and the short girl repainted and repaired the technique.
He said that today is definitely the day the gate will be completed, so he will appear right away.
“Hmm…”
Park Se-hee looked at her clothes.
Instead of the suit he usually wears, he is wearing a purple dress this time.
This is like that.
Jeong Ji-hwan used to come every night, but this was his first time his coming during the day, so he tried on different clothes. Besides, today is the weekend, so unlike weekdays, I ended up paying more attention to how I dressed. Anyway, that’s it.
“Hmm… It’s okay.”
Park Se-hee, who was looking blankly at herself in her one-piece dress, muttered.
“I guess I’m being too conscious…”
She didn’t want to think of it as a date, but she kept becoming aware of it.
Park Se-hee tapped her own cheek.
“Let’s come to our senses…”
Today is not a date day. Jeong Ji-hwan said he was coming with his companions, so strictly speaking, it wasn’t just the two of them. Let’s drink some kimchi soup.
As Park Se-hee was thinking such things, she suddenly felt the wind blowing in her ears.
“Ah!”
Have you finally arrived?
Light leaked from the drinking party prepared in the living room.
And…
Paang-!!
Light exploded.
“Kyaaa?!”
I unconsciously covered my eyes from the bright light.
“Is everyone okay?”
“It hurts…”
“Huh… My butt hurts…”
“Keu… I came here wearing high heels for no reason…”
Huh? Why women’s voices?
My vision, which had been lost to the intense light, gradually returned.
“Ji-hwan…?”
Jeong Ji-hwan was not alone.
A bunch of women… And for some reason, they all appeared hugging him.
No, the tall woman landed safely on her own, but when he noticed her, she was hugged by Jeong Ji-hwan.
What on earth?
“Ah… !”
Among them, it was Wendy who recognized Park Se-hee. Wendy was crying as she touched her sore bottom. In the meantime, it’s pitiful that she’s trying to pretend to know her.
However, the remaining three are women I have never seen before.
The first thing that caught my eye was a woman with bright silver hair. She was such a beautiful woman that even people like her took their breath away.
Could it be a dream? Could it be that a goddess has descended somewhere?
However, when the goddess found Park Se-hee standing there in a dazed state, she opened her mouth.
“You are…” ?”
It was only then that Park Se-hee realized that this situation was not a dream or anything, but reality.
“Well, who are you?”