Pardon?

Roberto quickly looked up with a shocked expression.

H-However, if your Majesty becomes absent at this important moment

The bothersome hindrance that was the Marco Family had just disappeared. The Hirudo faction was in desperate need of Isabellas strength in order to take over Italy.

Fufu.

A pretty smile was placed on Isabellas face.

She slowly extended out her hand and stroked Robertos chin, who was bowing down.

H-Hik!

Robertos face turned pale.

Roberto, since when were you allowed to comment on my words?

Forgive me!!

Tremble

His body shook and soonBang!, he slammed his head into the ground.

Hmpf.

Isabella looked down at Roberto with cold eyes and ran her fingers through her hair.

Well, meeting him isnt the only reason Im going there.

Then

The Owls.

Robertos face stiffened from the word Owls. The way he appeared as he bowed down beneath Isabellas feet while shivering completely disappeared as killing intent like that of a bloodthirsty serial killer spewed out.

Im thinking of finding out how they were able to get their hands on the Forbidden Purple Enclosure.

Isabella narrowed her eyes and continued.

After all theres a slight possibility that the Snakes were controlling the Owls in the dark.

If thats the case, I should also

Didnt you just mention that its an important moment?

Isabella going absent was already a big problem. The plans of taking over Italy would basically go down the drain if the second-in-command, Roberto, also left his seat.

Thats

Fufu. Roberto, you stay here in Italy and lead the Black Star Organization, okay?

Isabella put on a faint smile and lightly tapped on Robertos cheek.

I shall follow the queens command.

Roberto deeply bowed down his head.

Hmm. Well, then

Isabellas eyes shone as she slightly licked the tip of her finger.

Roberto, theres something I need you to find out.

Give me the word. If its about the Owls, I already have a decent amount of

No. Not that.

Then? Roberto tilted his head.

Get me a list of what Korean males like the most! Everything ranked from 1st to 30th place!

Isabella puffed air out of her nose with excitement as she clenched both of her fists.

Sigh.

Robero clutched his head as if he had gotten a headache.

* * *

[According to the results of the Associations investigation, the mastermind behind the horrifying terror that occurred in Guro-dong was one of the board members, Managing Director Lee Woosung, who was also connected to the group known as the Black Star Organization]

Beep

Ohjin pressed on the remotes power button with his toe and turned the TV off.

With this, the existence of the Black Star Organization has become known in earnest.

The Black Star Organizations brutality had been completely exposed from the incident. The organization that controlled demon beasts to massacre hundreds of civilians was an abomination to man and god.

The other atrocities they committed are also starting to come to light.

And amongst them, the fact that they kidnapped and brutally murdered the brother of Lee Woohyuk was a big shock to people all around the nation.

Pieces of shit.

Ohjin shook his head at the heartless atrocities they committed.

He wasnt the only one who was furious.

It was easy to tell how overwhelming their fury was when the petition to punish the Black Star Organization had received over hundreds of thousands of agreements without it having passed three days.

Well, the Black Star Organization wont disappear that easily.

Though Cheon Woosung had died, it didnt mean the complete disappearance of the Noctua faction. Not only was there an unknown number of members remaining, their King, Cheon Doyoon, was still alive.

Although he hasnt been seen lately

Once the Association and large guilds started to make moves to punish the Black Star Organization, Cheon Doyoon would also have no choice but to become exposed.

Looking at the situation, Ohjin should also be very busy with preparations, however

[Do not even think of moving until your arm is completely recovered.]

Vega, who was sitting next to him, flew in front of his eyes and crossed her arms with a stern expression.

Im okay now.

[Okay? What part of you is okay!!] Vega shouted out as she placed her hands on her hip.

[Didnt you turn the TV off with your toe just now because you cant move your fingers?]

Um.

As she said, his mana circuits themselves had become wrecked due to excessively compressing mana into both of his arms during the last fight.

He was able to move his arm somehow, but his fingers wouldnt even budge.

Water Affinity can only heal external wounds, after all.

He had heard that the stigma of Aquarius could heal internal wounds at a higher proficiency, but his proficiency wasnt there yet.

Ultimately, Ohjin was in a state where he couldnt use either of his hands until his mana circuits recovered naturally.

Theres a mountain of things I have to do.

Tch

Ohjin clicked his tongue and exhaled a deep breath.

Not being able to use both of his arms was quite fatal when he needed to get used to his strengthened body and stigma from rising to the 6-Star rank and also had to experiment with the nearly learned Charge and Discharge skills.

[Why are you in such a rush when youve become a 6-Star recently?]

Vega asked reproachingly.

A huge war will happen soon.

[A war?]

Ohjin nodded his head.

Even without Lew Shinhyuks memories, it wasnt hard to come to the conclusion that an all-out war with the Noctua faction would happen soon.

Before I wasnt able to do anything because I was powerless.

Ogjin looked at Vega with hazy eyes like he was recalling his past.

[By before, do you mean]

In the 1st Round.

He avoided her gaze with eyes containing sadness.

I was a beginner Awakener who just became a 3-Star back then.

Ohjin created false memories.

Like writing a novel, the memories of his made-up past came out of his mouth.

I I didnt even know why a fight broke out. Forget about saving others, I was too busy trying to protect myself.

[My child]

However, isnt it different now?

Ohjin smiled faintly.

My strength has become incomparable to back then. Vega I also have you by my side now.

And so

Can I do training that doesnt require my fingers

[No.]

Tch

That didnt work?

[My child.]

Rays of light covered Vegas body as she enlarged.

After Vega returned to her true form, she extended her hands out and pulled on Ohjins head.

A gentle touch like an autumn breeze.

Cozy warmth spread from the skin that contacted his cheek.

[How are you able to constantly put others before yourself?]

Putting others before himself? Ohjin had decided to let her think of him that way, but honestly, he had never imagined that he would hear someone say those words to him in his life.

[I understand how you feel about wanting to protect others. However, you shouldnt overexert yourself to the extent of ruining your body.]

She continued in a tone of admonishing an immature child.

[Arent you the only one who can change the predetermined destiny? Of course, other people are also important but you must place your highest priority on yourself.]

Vega

[Dont try to shoulder everything on yourself.]

Boop

Vega used the tip of her finger to playfully push his nose.

[As you have said arent I with you this time?]

Vega smiled caringly and increased the strength of her pulling arms.

An unexplainable soft sensation pressed down on both of his cheeks.

[Just like how you are trying to prevent the destiny of my tragic ending, I will also put everything on the line to protect you.]

[Fufu. Are you flustered? Your cheeks have heated up.]

How would it be normal in this situation.

[Theres no need to be flushed. Put down everything and leave your body to this ladys embrace.]

Her tender voice rang through his ears.

Was it because she was a celestial? Some kind of irresistible magic was permeating through her voice.

Ah

A drowsy sensation settled in his body.

Heavy sleepiness spread out.

Ohjin slowly closed his eyes in Vegas embrace.

[Fufu. Youre strange.]

She smiled warmly and stroked Ohjins hair.

[Tell me whenever you want to loosen up and act immaturely. This lady will take care of you.]

Vega

Wow, is this the thing called a mothers love? I can see why that bastard Cheon Woosung became like that.

With a somewhat itchy sensation, the craving of wanting to leave everything to her soared up.

If its for just a moment, isnt it fine to stay like this?

When he left his body to her embrace while having those thoughts

What are you doing?

Ha-euns voice woke up his drowsy mind.

K-Khm! H-Ha-eun, youre home.

Oh, yeah. I bought some things for you to eat.

Thud

Ha-eun put down the hefty plastic bags and glanced at Vega sharply.

You couldnt hold it in for that small amount of time and went into heat.

[W-Went into heat?! How impertinent!]

Vega quickly got back up.

[This lady is simply taking care of her child!]

Keep taking care of him like that and therell be another child we have to take care of.

[Y-Your mouth is vulgar!]

Heh. Its better than pretending to be elegant.

A feisty atmosphere settled down between Ha-eun and Vega.

However, soon after

[Fuu. Lets stop this unnecessary fighting. My childs body is injured right now.]

Tch. Alright.

Was it because they were used to each other?

Or maybe because of Ohjins injured state?

Their battle of nerves didnt last all that long.

Ohjin, lets eat food. I bought a lot of all kinds of stuff.

What did you buy?

Wait.

Rustle, rustle

Ha-eun took out what was inside the plastic bags.

Inside was take-out nutrient porridge, ginseng chicken soup, eel, and various kinds of dishes that were known to be healthy for the body.

Why did you get so much?

As an estimate, the amount of food looked to be close to 10 servings.

You need to eat a lot to get better when youre recovering. Seriously, you always come back home injured.

* * *

Ha-eun lightly hit Ohjins head and pulled him over to the dining table.

Open wide~

Ha-eun sat right next to Ohjin on the right and used her chopsticks to place a piece of eel close to his mouth.

I can eat by myself.

How are you going to do that with your arm in that state?

If I hold it with my wrist like this

Stop talking nonsense, and open your mouth.

Ha-eun recklessly pushed the eel into his mouth.

nom, nom.

Hehe, its tasty, right? I bought the most expensive ones while thinking about you.

Ha-eun smiled sheepishly and picked up a spoonful of nutrient porridge.

However, before she was able to put the nutrient porridge inside Ohjins mouth, a finely cut piece of chicken entered it first.

[Fufu. Is it tasty?]

Vega, who had sat on the left, warmly patted the head of Ohjin, who was eagerly chewing.

Hey! Im the one who bought them!

[Isnt there too much food for you to feed him alone?]

You really are a sly snake.

[Youll become wise like this lady once you gather up experience across your ample life.]

Heh. Must be nice to have lived so long, old woman.

[O-Old woman!]

No, is it grandma? Hmm no, not even that. A celestial shouldve lived a couple thousand years at minimu

[Be quiet!]

Ha-eun and Vega quibbled as usual as they kept placing food into Ohjins mouth.

Should I be liking this?

He couldnt be happier as two shockingly beautiful women were feeding him, but it was hard to enjoy the happiness, as the mood was so intense.

A feeling somewhat akin to eating food between two extremely pretty bombs?

Well still.

A calm smile was placed on Ohjins face.

It isnt cold.

The cozy warmth that transmitted through his arms spread to his entire body.

The warmth that he would protect at all costs and that couldnt be more precious.

Now, now! Theres still a lot left!

[Fufu. Try this out, as well!]

He even felt like he would explode as the warmth felt too hot.

Nom, nom

He smiled as he rigorously chewed through the food that was pushed into his mouth.

* * *

Fua~!

Ohjin, whose stomach had been filled to the limit, ran away to the bathroom with the excuse that he was going to wash up.

Too much is as bad as too little.

He awkwardly shook his arms that didnt move properly to take off his clothes and went into the bathroom.

Shwaaaaa!

When he turned on the water and was drenching his body

Click

carefully, the bathroom door opened.

Wh-What?

Ohjin looked back with a surprised expression.

K-Khm.

In that place was Ha-eun with a heated face, standing there covered with a thin towel.

H-Ha-eun?

Its hard to wash with your arm like that, right?

She twirled her hair with the tip of her finger and entered.

I-Ill help you wash.

What are you

Before Ohjin was able to say anything, Ha-eun entered the shower.

And then

Stay still.

the thin towel that was covering her body was thrown off without hesitation.