Chapter 952 – #205_Let’S Create An Academy (3)
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1.
Count Adonai, one of the seven counts of Gehenna.
In truth, Siwoo doesn’t know much about her.
That’s because he’s never met her before.
To gather a bit more information, she’s the owner of the Adonai Trading Company, which handles the logistics and distribution for all of Gehenna.
She’s also the de facto owner of the Malcuth Gallery in the Renomond Town arcade.
Therefore, while she may not be as wealthy as the Gemernai Count family, she’s still incredibly rich.
She also gets along well with Takasho and is a pervert who can handle both S and M play.
“I guess that’s about it….”
Furthermore, the two haven’t had their wedding yet.
According to Takasho, they were originally planning to get married around May of last year, but it was postponed once when Siwoo was kidnapped by R’lyeh, and since then, a series of incidents have kept delaying it.
However, they’re currently living together and are said to have a good relationship, so it seems like it’s time to take advantage of my friend’s connections.
Arriving at the Malcuth Gallery in an instant via the portal installed in the Gemernai Count’s estate.
Rose Glass was bustling with business even in the middle of the day.
The interior decoration had changed since Siwoo worked there, as per Periwinkle’s advice, giving it a different atmosphere.
“Oh! Siwoo, my man!”
“It’s been a while.”
As soon as he entered, Paul, Takasho’s right-hand man, whom he had worked with before, greeted him with a bright smile.
“Are you here to see Takasho, my man?”
“Is he inside right now?”
“Yes, he’s in his office. I’ll guide you.”
“No, it’s okay. I know where it is.”
Paul, the handsome blond, bowed to Siwoo with an almost worshipful attitude, as if he were treating a witch.
“No! I insist on guiding you!”
Seeing the look of respect in his eyes, which was five times greater than when he had made a great contribution to Rose Glass’s success, it seems that Siwoo’s reputation is quite well-known even within the host bar.
Well, it’s a place for witches, so it’s not surprising.
“No need to bother. Go back to work.”
“Yes, sir!”
Siwoo smiled wryly, shook off Paul, and headed towards the office on the second floor.
“Kyahahaha! Hmm?”
At the sound of boisterous laughter, he glanced over and saw a familiar face.
A Latin witch, drinking champagne with two handsome men by her side.
It was Zlata Justitia, the ‘Free Witch’ who was granted citizenship in exchange for hiding Siwoo’s group in Hexennacht.
“Well, well, who do we have here?”
“You look radiant.”
“Of course, of course, thanks to whom did I get so lucky? Hehehe.”
The promise made to persuade her was fulfilled by Siwoo’s own money, and she had been staying in the public bath until recently, but lately, she’s been a regular at the host bar.
“I never knew a host bar could be such a wonderful place! The madam here is your friend, right? She has excellent taste! The music, the facilities, nothing feels cheap!”
“Of course, didn’t I tell you? It’s the best host bar in Gehenna.”
“I didn’t know it would be this good!”
It’s good to see her, who had been looking like she was about to die the whole time Siwoo’s group was staying with her, wearing the happiest smile in the world.
“Then, please enjoy yourself.”
“Okay, okay! Guys, shut it down! I’m not going home today!”
“You’re not going home again today?”
“Madam… please, just stop…”
“Another Dom Perignon here!”
Leaving the commotion behind the soundproof barrier, Siwoo entered Takasho’s office.
“……”
He knocked and entered, only to find Takasho dozing off, leaning back in his chair at the table.
Takasho, with his neatly trimmed beard, which was unusual for an East Asian, now looked like a seasoned businessman.
Well, he was always good-looking, even if his inner self was strange.
“Oh, I’m a bit busy right now. Can you come back later?”
Hearing the sound of the door closing, Takasho waved his hand without changing his position.
“Are you too busy to see a friend?”
“Huh? Shin Siwoo?”
“I’m here.”
“What brings you here?”
Takasho, who had been half-asleep, opened his eyes wide.
Leaving the awkwardly frozen Takasho, Siwoo plopped down on the recliner, which looked like it was for overnight stays.
“Since when did we make appointments to see each other?”
“Oh, yeah. That’s, that’s right.”
Takasho, still half-asleep, seemed flustered by his words.
“Here, a gift.”
“What’s that?”
He placed the gift he brought on the side table.
It was an item he had purchased at the smuggler’s contact point in Border Town before coming to the host bar.
“They say it’s a 100-year-old wild ginseng. I thought of you on the way and bought one. They say there’s nothing better for stamina.”
In fact, it wasn’t just something he prepared for a casual visit.
It was quite expensive.
First, he needed to ask Takasho to arrange a meeting with Count Adonai, and then he would slip this bribe to the count in exchange for selling the mansion.
Since witches don’t need to boost their stamina, Takasho would probably eat it.
Then, wouldn’t it be right to say it’s a gift for Takasho?
“Oh, is that so? Okay. Well, thanks.”
“You’ve become so bland with all the money you’re making. This is expensive, you know.”
“Why the sudden expensive gift? Do you need something?”
“Yeah.”
Now, they’ve been friends for almost eight years.
It seems Takasho realized that Siwoo didn’t just come for a casual visit.
“Actually, I have a favor to ask of Count Adonai. I was hoping you could arrange a meeting.”
“To, to the Count?”
Is it that surprising?
Count Adonai bought Takasho, who was a former public slave.
Takasho, with the investment from Count Adonai, successfully established the host bar.
Not only that, but they’re also living as a loving couple.
Therefore, he thought that arranging a meeting wouldn’t be difficult…
But Takasho’s reaction now seemed to indicate that things wouldn’t go smoothly.
“What is it? Is it difficult?”
“That’s…”
Come to think of it, the wedding has been postponed for too long.
Could it be that their relationship is over, and Takasho has become a poor slave again…?
-Squeak
The chair Takasho was sitting on was pushed back.
Suddenly, a head popped out from under the table that looked like the boss’s desk.
Just as he was experiencing a brain freeze from the unexpected appearance.
“Sip.”
The black-haired, red-eyed witch, wiping the drool from her mouth, nonchalantly sat on the table as if nothing had happened.
Sleek, seductive leather pants and jacket.
She exuded a much more powerful aura, like an evil executive, than the photos Takasho had shown him before.
“You don’t need to ask Honey.”
“……”
Her eyes were sharper than Rinne’s, making her look intimidating.
Her voice was husky and low, like a rock band’s lead vocalist, which suited her.
Until that moment, Siwoo was still half-doubting.
“I’m Persephone, the head of the Adonai Count family. What’s the reason you wanted to meet me?”
“……”
Count Adonai, the least known of the counts of Gehenna.
His first meeting with her was the most memorable in Siwoo’s life.
2.
“An elixir from the East.”
Count Adonai, who emerged from between Takasho’s legs like the boss’s secret secretary, examined the ginseng Siwoo had brought without any sign of embarrassment.
“My small and lovely fiancé. I told you not to do this at work.”
“It was you, Takasho, who said you wanted a secret secretary under the table. More importantly, look at this, it looks good for stamina.”
“Oh my, I really can’t help it? I need to punish a witch who doesn’t listen.”
“Hmph! You humans get cocky when you’re treated nicely. Do you think your tiny thing can punish me?”
“Where did the Adonai who was trembling, saying it was about to pop out of her belly button, go?”
“That was because it was my first time. It’s cowardly to tease a beginner.”
Is this really the level of conversation that’s happening when they’re first introducing themselves?
Siwoo, hiding his bewildered expression, lit a cigarette.
“Would it be better if I went out and came back in?”
“No, Takasho. Drinks. The good stuff.”
“Yes, yes~”
Somehow, it turned into a meeting where he was being introduced to his friend’s girlfriend…
Well, this isn’t so bad either.
“Nice to meet you, Shin Siwoo. I’ve heard a lot about you from Takasho. He says you’re his most trusted friend, and you’re as handsome as the rumors say.”
“T-thank you.”
“Is the favor you want to ask me a threesome?”
“No, it’s not.”
Siwoo realized.
So that’s why they say couples resemble each other.
She was a very unique character, yet strangely familiar.
However, the difference between her and Takasho was that she maintained great poise and dignity even while saying such things.
If you muted the audio, you could easily think she was proposing a very serious business deal.
Should he be impressed, thinking, ‘As expected of a count’?
Or should he lament, thinking, ‘Is this really what a count is like?’
He wasn’t sure.
“I see. If you’re uncomfortable sharing a bed with your friend, we can tie Takasho to a chair. He said he wanted to play the role of the male protagonist being NTR’d.”
“…I appreciate the thought.”
“Tell me if you change your mind.”
Well, everyone has a different form of love.
It’s not something Siwoo should interfere with.
“I don’t know if you’ve heard, but I’m planning to open an academy this time.”
“Oh, really? I’ll send a wreath.”
“Thank you. The reason I came to you is that there’s a place I’ve been eyeing for the academy, but…”
He began to explain the real reason he came.
Siwoo was impressed.
As soon as they started talking about work, she changed her gaze to one that was sharp and without any hint of her previous casualness.
A businesswoman is a businesswoman.
A count is a count.
“Hmm, I see.”
At the same time, he became a little uneasy.
The fact that she was strict about public and private matters meant that it would be difficult to say, ‘Aren’t we friends?’
“I don’t like beating around the bush, so I’ll tell you straight. It’s a bit difficult.”
The count shook her head.
“You know that Gehenna recently started the reinstatement of exiles, right? It’s information that only those in the know are aware of, but the laws in Ars Magna Town will be partially relaxed soon.”
Only nobles can reside in Ars Magna Town.
Therefore, witches who are not nobles pay exorbitant fees to use the villas attached to the Lebana Public Bath in Ars Magna Town.
“But the increased population can’t be accommodated only in the public bath, so naturally, hotels will be needed. I was planning to open my mansion as a hotel. I’ve already gotten quotes and received permits from the central city hall.”
“I see…”
If it’s a matter of money, it’s hard to ask for a favor easily.
“Persephone, can’t you do something for me, for Takasho’s sake?”
“No. This is a business matter.”
“Come on, just save my face once. Huh? He’s a really good friend! And look at this magnificent ginseng! If you eat this, you can have sex 24 hours a day!”
“Hmph, I’m not that interested in sex, but if you say so, I can’t help it.”
Despite being so firm, Count Adonai nodded very easily.
“Instead, it won’t be for free, and there’s a condition. You have to do me a favor.”
“Please, tell me.”
Siwoo straightened his posture.
3p and NTR play