Chapter 422 – 36. Temporary Return to the Empire
Adlen Party ended up suspending its activities until the end of this year.
Nominally, I was going to take a break for a while because I was working hard on conquering the four major dungeons, but in reality, I was busy training.
Half-orc monk Otan trained as a warrior through wandering.
Agna and Luang return to their hometowns and train.
A couple between a priest and a female warrior said they were having a date they hadn’t enjoyed in a while.
SS-class hero Adlen was left alone like that.
She remained in the conference room of the hideout where everyone was scattered, staring blankly at the ceiling.
“…”
At the end of the meeting a few hours ago.
Her son Ren couldn’t answer his colleague’s question.
After thinking about it for a while, she finally decided that her colleagues would take care of her and take a break.
Of course, Adlen was not dissatisfied.
She was the one who couldn’t answer and stayed still.
Even though it wasn’t what she had hoped for, her break was also positive for her son Ren.
The reason she continues to be in a dazed state is ultimately another reason.
‘Han Si-woo…’
I missed him, Han Si-woo.
“Ha.”
Four days after returning to the ecliptic.
Adlen hasn’t encountered him yet.
She was only present once when she had an audience with the emperor for a briefing, but that was it.
Since we both had different things to do, we said goodbye briefly and parted ways.
Since then, coincidentally, I haven’t met her and I haven’t gone to see her either.
The reason was simple.
‘Then it looks like you went because you missed me!’
It’s not the same thing, but I actually want to see it.
Her son, Ren, who escaped from his group, returned to his annoying personality.
Because of this, she couldn’t bear to go see him first.
Then doesn’t it seem like she’s clinging to him for no reason?
Her colleagues, especially her husband and wife, who were watching her, noticed her feelings long ago and encouraged her, but to no avail.
She eventually gave up and dispersed, leaving her son Ren unattended.
“Ugh…”
She sat in her chair and stamped her feet in conflict.
I felt anxious because she kept appearing before my eyes, but I didn’t want to seem like I was clinging to her for no reason.
However, I didn’t know when it would come if I just waited, and it seemed like everyday life would be difficult until then.
I wanted someone to help me, but my colleagues had all gone to prepare to leave before I could catch them.
‘Ah, what should I do… ?’
Adlen constantly drops his leg due to his never-ending worries.
At a time when the fuss was so loud, a knock was heard through the closed door.
“What!”
“Hey, Adlen. A guest has arrived…”
She shouted before her butler finished speaking.
“It’s annoying, so say it’s not there.”
Her son Ren flatly refused, but the door to her conference room opened.
“What? Who can come in at will?”
“Isn’t it too much to refuse just because it’s annoying?”
“Ha, ha, Han Si-woo?!”
Adlen is scared and jumps up from his chair.
Her Si-woo laughed as he looked at her in shock, his jaw wide open to the point where he couldn’t even point at her.
She didn’t expect it to be welcoming given her personality, but her reaction was a little disappointing.
She shouldn’t have been this surprised.
It was a misunderstanding that could have occurred because I didn’t know Adlen’s true feelings.
“You’ve come this far, but you’re not going to tell me to leave, right?”
“… Come in.”
She motioned for her butler to leave without her son Ren able to sit back down in her chair with the nervous look on his face.
I wanted to be alone.
Her butler, as someone who had served her for a long time, quietly closed the door and disappeared.
“What, what happened to Muson?”
“Huh?”
“…”
Adlen was so nervous that he even bit his tongue.
Si-woo laughed at her and, passing by her cute mistake, pulled out one of her chairs and sat down in front of her.
“I came to see you.”
“… Huh? … Huh? Me, nya, me?”
“Fuha. What, why are you so frozen? Are you doing something strange?”
“What are you saying!”
If there was anything caught nearby, it would grab it and throw it at any moment.
Still, the tension must have eased, and I got angry and fell back.
“Phew. So why did you come?”
“You came to see me?”
“… Don’t play around.”
“No, it’s true…”
“Really?”
“Uh, I’m almost done with important work. I’ll probably go back to Palania in a few days, but until then, I’m free.”
“Go back, go…”
“I should go. Soyoung and Maman will be waiting, and everyone is there.”
The fingers that were wriggling on the armrest of her chair trembled.
It was because of Siwoo’s words ‘everyone’.
Han Siu’s harem in the Kingdom of Palania, and his companions.
Naturally, she is not included there.
First of all, the country they belong to is different, and they are not part of a clan, nor do they have any special relationships like Han So-young.
‘But…’
Her son Ren bit her lip.
It’s said that she committed it impulsively because she was caught up in the mood, but hasn’t she had relationships several times?
However, I was annoyed by this man in front of me who was acting calmly.
“Yeah… Okay… I guess I should go back…”
“Uh. But there’s still time before I go…”
Instead of tension, frustration filled my whole body.
“Hmph. Why don’t you go on a date? With your fiancee.”
A blunt tone naturally came out.
Adlen was shocked even after saying the words with his own mouth, but you can’t take back what you’ve already said.
As always, I tried to move forward consistently with a cocky attitude.
“Helena? She’s busy and can’t come.”
“Huh?”
“I will continue to stay in that territory.”
“Uh, really…? I see…”
She had to tighten her facial muscles.
Otherwise, I felt like she would keep snickering and laughing.
“Yeah. We’ll still go on a date, though.”
In an instant, her armrest was dented.
It was a chair made of hard wood from the northern mountains, but it was no better than cotton in front of an SS-class hero.
If the butler finds out, the corner of Adlen’s mouth twitches as he has done something remarkable.
“Then turn it off…!”
That time when shouts filled with frustration and resentment came out of the mouth.
“I’m going to go on that date with you.”
“Dungaeu. Uhe?”
Siwoo is smiling with a mischievous smile on his face.
Adlen’s face quickly turned bright red after saying something stupid.
It was easy to realize that he had been spinning her words around to make fun of himself.
But I didn’t have the slightest desire to get angry.
“Heh. Heh, heh. Heh, heh.”
“…?”
“Like that, huh. You wanted to go on a date with me, huh?”
‘In fact, he looks happier.’
Siwoo swallowed the words he couldn’t say in the back of his throat.
I’m so happy that I can’t even hide it, and I’m smiling brightly.
I don’t know why he’s so annoying because his pride is so high, but he has a really annoying personality.
‘Well, that’s good for Adlen.’
“That’s right. I’ve been thinking about you the last few days I haven’t seen you.”
Unless he’s trying to make a joke, Siwoo prefers to be blunt.
A girl with a ripe scarlet face hesitated as she landed a heavy punch into Adlen’s chest.
Si-woo was slightly relieved to see that he was so embarrassed that he seemed at a loss for words.
She was a little worried, though.
Although it may not be possible, she wonders if there is some reason why her son Ren is not visiting.
Han Si-woo, whose jealousy is just as strong as his desire for exclusivity.
When she confirmed her son Ren’s feelings, she also could not hide her joy.
“Well, that’s right…♥”
“What do you want to do? Should we go now?”
“Good…!”
Adlen reflexively tried to answer yes.
However, the woman’s instincts, which had been dormant until now, awakened and stopped her master.
There is one reason.
‘No. Going on a date in a bad mood because you couldn’t sleep properly? My wife, it’s our first date? I hate that!!’
A first date can’t be this messy.
With her superhuman physical ability, she quickly closed her mouth and raised both hands to draw an X.
Si-woo didn’t understand her sudden change of heart, but he also didn’t think they would go on a date today.
“Okay. Then when will it be convenient…”
“Tomorrow! Let’s meet here in front of the mansion around 10 o’clock tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
A date with SS-class hero Kismega Adlen came to fruition.
I was quite looking forward to my first date in the Glazer Empire, other than doing some light sightseeing before visiting.
Moreover, isn’t it anyone else’s son, Ren, with whom she has been bickering?
If someone catches you, something interesting will happen.
‘Hmm. I didn’t mean to, but I seem a bit snobbish.’
Of course, I wanted to avoid other people’s eyes if possible.
Perhaps, since her son Len is also a celebrity, she probably doesn’t want to stand out.
As she was thinking about where she should go, her son Ren waved her hand.
“Go now.”
“… Huh? Go?”
“Uh. I told you earlier. I’m tired.”
“…?”
She said it was annoying, but I didn’t hear her say she was tired.
The butler said that she didn’t look particularly bad and that she had been lounging around until just now.
Her son Ren looked like he wanted to kick Siwoo out immediately.
“No, I just came here and had some tea and talked for a bit…”
“Hey! … You idiot. Me too, after getting nicely prepared… We’re going on a date… Oh, I don’t know! Get out of the way quickly!”
I tried to move on, chewing my words in between, but I could definitely hear voices muttering.
Adlen, the female hero who is shy and ticks, but is just a dick.
She hesitated, wondering if she should just throw it away, but decided to hold on for tomorrow.
Even if you like it right now, you’ll be angry when it’s over.
“Yes, it’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do.”
“Ah, are you sad?”
“Well, it’s been a while since I last saw you, right?”
“. Hehe♡”
Her son Ren was happy to hear her snort, and she looked around for no reason and then slowly approached Siwoo, who got up from her seat.
“I’m telling you to feel a little more regretful, that’s what I’m doing… Because it’s amazing.”
“Huh? What are you saying…”
“Side.”
“…”
My son, Ren, grabbed Siwoo by the collar and lifted his tiptoes to kiss him.
Siwoo, with a blank expression on his face, quietly let out a word.
“Can I attack you?”
“Hmph. Not today♡”
“… Okay.”
Adlen, who had been touched with a tantalizingly short bird kiss, smiled and fell.
With a brief greeting, Siwoo had no choice but to leave, and while he admired his own patience, he also regretted it a little.
