The World’s Strongest Daughter.

1 second.

2 seconds.

3 seconds.

Yoo Ji-hwan seemed troubled about something, his lips twitching hesitantly.

… What’s there to think so hard about…!

He’s fine with putting his spoon in my mouth, but he’s too shy to confess?

I really can’t understand Ji-hwan’s hesitation about such a strange thing.

Feeling frustrated, I wanted to urge him and ask why he wasn’t answering, but I shouldn’t do that.

Pressuring a man to confess is a surefire way to fail.

He might avoid it if he feels even a little burdened, according to “RareNick.”

“….”

But I can’t just wait forever, either.

I might go crazy at this rate.

If only Ji-hwan had confessed from the beginning, this wouldn’t have happened…

… That’s right, this is all Ji-hwan’s fault.

He freely came and went to a single woman’s house, giving off a manly scent, and even acted like a boyfriend as he pleased.

After enjoying it all to his heart’s content?

I absolutely won’t let that slide.

Growing angrier at Ji-hwan, I glared at him and pressed him for an answer.

He flinched in surprise and slowly opened his mouth.

“…I like you.”

…I like you?

Am I imagining it, or does the nuance feel strange?

But the thought that I finally heard the answer I wanted made me immediately forget about it.

…Likes me.

…Ji-hwan…

Likes me…

Ji-hwan… likes me…?

It wasn’t my imagination…!

Is there anything more joyful than having your feelings confirmed by the one you love?

My sunken heart started pounding.

I foolishly covered my twitching, rising lips and looked at him.

His expression wasn’t very good for someone who just confessed his feelings.

He must be feeling shy.

I fully understand that feeling, too.

Because I’m so embarrassed I could die right now.

“… It’s, it’s fine then… S-see you next week…!”

“…Huh? O-okay, go in safe-”

I unconsciously bowed 90 degrees and ran into the house, leaving the flustered Ji-hwan behind.

Thud-

As the front door closed and I crossed the courtyard.

“…He, hehe….”

Like a village idiot, I kept uncontrollably giggling.

I covered my mouth tightly and quickly went inside to brag about this joyful news to my “friends.”

***

While driving to Gangwon-do.

I fell into deep thought as I absentmindedly stared at the streetlights quickly passing by the window.

The words So-yeon said to me earlier.

Her question of whether I liked her kept circling in my head.

Of course I like her. No, how could I possibly dislike her?

She’s my one and only daughter.

Even if she committed a heinous crime, even if she got into an accident with her boyfriend, I will always take her side for life.

Because that’s what parents do.

I told her I liked her, and she went home satisfied.

That should have been the end of it.

A day that satisfied both me and So-yeon should have ended like that.

But…. Something nagging kept poking at my heart, creating doubt.

Really…

Was the question So-yeon asked really meant purely as “like” in that sense?

Her bashfully blushing face.

Her pitiful eyes yearning for affection.

It felt somehow familiar…

Right, it was like seeing Yeon-hee from the past.

The day I first went on a date with my wife.

She had asked me.

‘Do you like me?’

I naturally answered yes, and we ended up eating ramen together.

The next day, when I finally came to my senses, I saw that there was already a ring drawn on my left ring finger.

It was hard to erase since it was a permanent marker…

Thinking about my wife’s younger days, I realize that So-yeon really takes after her a lot.

So much so that I would believe it if you told me Yeon-hee had become younger.

…If, just like how my wife was back then…

So-yeon… asked if I liked her to confirm my feelings?

Not in the sense of LIKE.

But in the sense of LOVE?

“…Sigh….”

I let out a long sigh and wiped my face.

It was my own thought, but it felt so pathetic.

So-yeon loves me.

And as a man at that?

“Ha.”

I must be crazy for sure.

…I am crazy, right?

I tried to dismiss the ridiculous thoughts by knocking on my head, but the suspicion didn’t leave easily.

“… I’m really going insane….”

No choice.

I think I need to have a serious talk with my wife about this.

After an hour of driving while agonizing over the terrible thoughts,

I finally arrived at my wife’s house.

But….

“Ji-hwan! You worked hard coming all this way. You have no idea how long we waited!”

“It’s been so long since a vacation… Anyway, please take good care of our madam.”

The two housemaids, who I see once a week, greeted me while carrying large luggage.

Huh?

Apparently, my wife gave them a vacation.

“Va-vacation?”

Until Sunday night, the day I go home.

“Our student Ji-hwan, I didn’t know you were such a player? You really live up to your handsome face!”

“I know, right…. How did you seduce that proud lady?”

“…What?”

What are these ahjummas saying…

“We’ll get going then, see you on Sunday!”

“Wait, the checklist is….”

“Good luck, student Ji-hwan!”

“…Ha-have a safe trip….”

Before I could say anything, they left, and I could only blankly stare at the car disappearing in the distance.

…No way, they want me to manage this huge house by myself?

I already had a lot on my mind because of Min So-yeon, and now my workload increased for real.

They didn’t even properly hand things over, what kind of sudden disaster is this…

“…I don’t get it….”

Just as I turned around with a deep sigh.

…Huh?

My eyes met my wife’s, who was standing by the window.

She showed a strange smile and waved at me when she saw me.

It felt like she was telling me to come up quickly.

“….”

I have much to say about So-yeon and the housemaids anyway, so I should go up immediately.

I smiled slightly and waved at her, then went straight up to the 2nd floor after just dropping off my luggage.

And then…

“Welcome.”

No way, when did she do all this…?

I discovered my wife’s room was completely redone as if it had been remodeled.

Everything was covered in bright, lively colors, from the wallpaper to the floor and ceiling.

The room, which previously only had minimal furniture, was now decorated with luxurious furniture as if setting up a newlywed home.

“…You must be tired from the trip.”

Surprised by the sudden change, I stood there stupidly until she slightly got up from the sofa as wide as a bed and approached me.

And what are those clothes…

I couldn’t help but be shocked by Yeon-hee’s outfit.

Her brown hair loosely hanging down.

An extremely thin white tank top with thin, knee-length gray shorts.

Her attractive body was barely covered by a thin piece of cloth.

“I wore it thinking of old times… Do you like it?”

Do I like it?

My heart is pounding so loudly she can probably hear it.

Seeing her in underwear for the first time in three years was enough to awaken my dead heart.

When I slowly nodded, she showed a strange smile and came right up to my face.

She lightly pressed her enormous breasts against me and said in a suggestive voice.

“…Then will you admire me?”

Admire…? Ah!

I came to my senses at my wife’s words and hurriedly stepped back slightly.

It was a signal my wife was sending me.

A signal to secretly make So-yul.

I quickly shifted my gaze to look at her feet. Her toes were painted bright red.

This wench…!

She’s planning to squeeze me to death.

“Ah, no! How can you with that body…! Until you’re properly healthy….”

“We’ll only know if we try.”

“Do-doing that between is wrong!”

I was excited to see her after a long time, but this wasn’t the time to leisurely have sex.

Just then, my wife glanced around and said:

“…Was there family here?”

“What? No….”

She’s going to force it again.

“… You’re being curt with your older sister. Want to get scolded?”

I pressed my lips together and glared at her.

She covered her mouth and laughed softly, as if amused, then walked over to one of the walls.

It turned out to be a fridge.

“Tsk….”

I scoffed in disbelief at my wife’s thorough preparations.

I had wondered why there was useless furniture in the room.

A sofa bed and what seemed to be a king-size bed…

Even the fluffy carpet on the floor.

My wife is definitely planning to squeeze me all weekend.

Once I realized that, I understood why she sent the housemaids on vacation.

Since when had she been preparing for this…

I couldn’t help but be amazed by her meticulousness.

“… Let’s talk first. I don’t have confidence I can stop once we start.”

The latter part was a bit irreverent, but I couldn’t disagree.

Following my wife’s opinion, I sat on the sofa and…

“…Of all the places, do you have to sit there?”

“I like it here though?”

She naturally sat on my lap.

“…Then keep your waist still.”

“Something keeps poking me.”

Seeing my wife grinning mischievously, I finally gave up and tightly hugged her.

“… You’re planning to do it right away?”

“…Yeon-hee. I’m trying to have an important conversation right now.”

“More important than So-yul?”

I lifted her up, sat her down next to me, and carefully brought up the topic with a serious face.

“…Yeah. It’s about So-yeon.”

At that moment.

My wife, who had stiffened slightly, soon spoke worriedly.

“…Did something happen to So-yeon?”

The fox seducing me was gone, and So-yeon’s mother had taken her place.

As expected of a mother.

It’s natural, but I felt proud of her for putting her child before her own desires.

After contemplating for a long time and carefully choosing my words, I slowly opened my mouth.

“…I think So-yeon might like me… As a man.”

She just stared at me intently without saying anything.

…Ugh….

Feeling guilty for no reason, I explained everything that had happened with Min So-yeon recently until we parted today.

“Ah, it might not be! Of course, I hope it’s just my misunderstanding… But somehow, I just… get that feeling…”

After saying everything, I felt like I had become a crazy person.

No matter how much my body changed, the idea that my daughter loves me.

It was such a disgusting thought, even to myself.

Crazy bastard…

Just as I clenched my fist, feeling pathetic, my wife patted my back and said:

“… It’s possible. Don’t worry too much.”

“…Yeon-hee….”

Fortunately, my wife didn’t curse at me.

No, she even understood my situation, comforted me, and assured me it could happen.

“…Come here, let me hold you.”

She spread her arms slightly and smiled benevolently.

As if my mind had become younger along with my body, I unconsciously nestled into my wife’s embrace.

I had never known while alive, but being held by my wife after so long made me feel more at ease.

“…I should have taken care of So-yeon, but I couldn’t, so I’m sorry. You must have had a really hard time.”

My eyes reddened slightly at my wife’s sincere apology.

That’s right, I only have Yeon-hee….

At that moment, my wife hugged me tightly.

“…I think the problem might be you.”

“…Huh, what?”

She had been comforting and soothing me, but suddenly started blaming me.

“Have you ever… ‘relieved yourself’ alone until now?”

“…What?”

What on earth is she saying…

“At such a virile age, it’s only natural to be boiling inside since you’ve never done it.”

“…What…?”

My wife cupped my face, nestled in her embrace, and looked down at me.

“It’s not that So-yeon likes you……. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

“… Th-that’s ridiculous…!”

Startled, I sat up and glared at her.

Me to So-yeon? This wench right now…!

My wife met my gaze and grinned, patting her belly.

“So the answer will come out if you try it over the weekend, won’t it?”

In the end, it was all about So-yul.

“Y-you…!”

Just as I was about to say something to my wife, she handed me something.

“Eat this.”

A small bottle with a striking picture of a snake biting its tail.

[ Ouroboros Elixir ]

Ouroboros Elixir.

The ultimate “supplement” made from monsters captured at the Gate.

Just one bottle is enough to last a day without any problems…

It was the elixir I drank whenever So-yeon left the house for training camps or school trips.

“… It’s best if you drink it… You’ll need doping to pay back three years’ worth at once, right?”

… I’m dead…