Episode 245.
Siwoo remained there for a while.
I felt like I had lost my mind and no thoughts came to mind.
How much time has passed like that?
There was a point in time when I wasn’t even aware of the passage of time.
[But it’s okay.]
Cleopatra’s voice was faintly heard.
Cleopatra, who was looking up, was smiling faintly.
[I can understand everything.]
What can you understand?
As Siwoo stared blankly, Cleopatra laughed and continued speaking.
[I’ll be satisfied with Siwoo’s second one.]
What does the second one mean?
My mind was so dazed that I couldn’t think properly.
[Still, it’s a shame. I thought you could be Siwoo’s first…]
Cleopatra looked slightly sullen.
But that was only for a moment.
[That’s okay. The second time is also a good one.]
He smiled faintly as if to say, “When did that happen?”
And is it because she is the embodied Cleopatra?
A smiling Cleopatra was certainly pretty.
[Oh, by any chance, you won’t be taking the second one away either? I don’t think that’s acceptable.]
Then Cleopatra pretended to look angry.
How can an angry expression be so pretty?
At that moment, I had that thought.
“…What are you talking about?”
Siwoo was suddenly able to come to his senses.
[I’m saying that I’m giving up my first wife, Si-woo. I don’t know who she is, but she’s the woman that Si-woo is lusting after.]
And I could understand Cleopatra’s words properly.
But on the other hand, I couldn’t understand Cleopatra’s words.
“A second wife? Do you think that makes sense?”
[So what?]
Cleopatra tilted her head.
The wide-open eyes had an expression as if to ask what the problem really was.
If you think about it… .
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh.
The supreme ruler of ancient Egypt, and a being revered as a living god.
[It’s common to have multiple wives.]
Polygamy was common in ancient Egypt.
In Cleopatra’s case, it may have been polyandry, but anyway.
That was only in ancient Egypt.
“That’s not a common thing here.”
This was by no means a common occurrence for Si-woo, who lives in modern-day South Korea.
No, it wasn’t uncommon; it was absolutely unacceptable.
Not only did Siwoo himself not have any such intentions, but he was also a total idiot…
No, Confucius’s noble scholarly spirit, the gentleman’s heart [SSS], absolutely did not allow it.
But wait a minute.
In the past, Confucian culture allowed polygamy.
‘…What are you thinking?’
Siwoo shook his head fiercely.
Still, I clenched my teeth as the thought kept coming to my mind.
Never. No matter what happens.
Siwoo had no intention of giving his affection to two women.
“I have no intention of having a second wife.”
[Are you saying this because you are afraid that your wives will fight? If that is the case, don’t worry. I am a very obedient woman, aren’t I?]
“That’s not the problem.”
[Or am I just unattractive?]
Then Cleopatra thrust her face in.
A dizzying floral scent was felt from Cleopatra, who had come up to Siwoo’s nose.
At the same time, the power of fascination that permeates the mind.
But is this because it is a force that works outside the mental barrier of Confucius’s gentlemanly heart (SSS)?
Or the hearts of both parties.
So, is it because Shi-woo doesn’t have feelings for Cleopatra?
“There will never be a second woman I give my affection to, even if the sky falls.”
Siwoo was able to resolutely shake off Cleopatra’s charm [魅惑] (SR).
[… It’s too much.]
Then Cleopatra pouted her lips.
Aww, hunched, thin shoulders.
A truly sad expression.
All of these things appeared to be materialized, not just on a screen.
Is that why?
[I really like Siwoo.]
Cleopatra’s feelings were becoming more apparent.
Maybe this is also the power of fascination (SR).
‘… crying?’
Cleopatra was sobbing.
Somehow, it was a similar situation to Han Chae-rin.
Of course, I couldn’t see her crying because she had her back turned.
But judging by her slender shoulders shaking slightly and her sobbing, it seemed like she was crying.
But Siwoo did not waver.
Unlike Han Chae-rin, Cleopatra’s tears had an obvious intention.
Still, it is not good to scold a crying woman.
“I think there was a misunderstanding. I didn’t mean to say that Cleopatra wasn’t attractive.”
Siwoo slowly approached Cleopatra.
[So, will you take me as your second wife?]
Then Cleopatra shouted with her eyes sparkling.
Cleopatra raised her head and smiled brightly.
“I didn’t mean it like that.”
[You just said I was an attractive woman.]
“that….”
[Are you by any chance weak to women’s tears?]
Cleopatra smiled seductively as if she knew of his weakness.
At that moment, Siwoo was about to say something.
[I’ll tell you how to control the power of fascination.]
Cleopatra spoke out of the blue.
“Suddenly? No, were you able to control your fascination?”
[I originally didn’t want to tell you, but I changed my mind. It’s unfair that the first one was taken away from me, but I absolutely can’t give up the second one.]
Cleopatra glanced at Siwoo with sharp eyes.
[So when I’m not around, don’t go around and try to seduce some random woman!]
Then it was Cleopatra who shouted with a pretended angry expression.
If anyone heard it, it would sound like something a wife said to her husband.
“I wouldn’t do that. And I told you that I have no intention of having a second wife.”
[Yes, yes. Sir.]
Cleopatra was a very self-willed person.
* * *
The UN headquarters building located in New York.
smart.
UN Secretary-General Maverick looked up at the sound of a knock on the door.
-Secretary Maverick. This is Everden.
And then I heard the name Everden.
“Come in.”
Maverick said, organizing the papers he was looking at.
And then click.
The door to the president’s office opened and a man with a sharp military look appeared.
Everden, commander of the UN peacekeeping force.
“Dau Shin Sayama has requested help from the UN.”
Everden, like a soldier, got straight to the point.
And Daw Shin Sayama.
She was one of the 13 heroes who decapitated the Demon King in the past.
Of course, because of my age, I didn’t have the glory of the past.
Also, there was Dow Shin Sayama who was seriously ill and was doing his best today and tomorrow.
Still, 13 heroes are 13 heroes.
She was the owner of a strength that even S-class hunters could not dare to do anything about.
“Could it be that the red shadow moved?”
Maverick asked and Everden shook his head slightly.
“Pandemonium has moved, but the whereabouts of the Red Shadow are uncertain.”
“hmm.”
Maverick let out a small groan.
Pandemonium, where the red shadow does not move.
It is true that Pandemonium is humanity’s worst public enemy.
But it was nothing compared to the 13 heroes.
The only thing that can do anything to the 13 heroes is the red shadow.
Nevertheless, the fact that Dow Shin Sayama asked the UN for help.
“It seems that Lord Sayama Dou’s condition is very critical.”
Maverick smiled bitterly.
The retirement of heroes who commanded the past.
It was the natural course of things to grow old and return to the earth, but the bitterness was unavoidable.
“That’s true, but not just for that reason.”
“It’s not just for that reason?”
“here.”
Instead of giving a detailed explanation, Everden placed a rectangular tablet on the desk.
Maverick checked the contents floating above the tablet screen.
An unfolded world map.
On top of that, each country had a bright red spot on it.
I briefly wondered what it meant.
“Aren’t these the countries where pandemonium is distributed?”
Maverick quickly figured out what it meant.
Red spots on a world map drawn on a tablet screen.
Asia, Europe, Australia, America, Africa.
Pandemonium, which has taken over the underworld hegemony.
Pandemonium was taking hold in every country around the world.
Just one.
Only the small country in the east, South Korea, was clearly marked.
“What does this mean?”
Maverick tilted his head and asked.
It is a well-known fact that pandemonium is spreading all over the world.
As Maverick raised his eyes, Everden opened his mouth again.
“This time, it shows the countries where the pandemonium moved.”
“… … !”
Maverick’s eyes opened wide at once.
And then I looked down again at the tablet screen on the desk.
Asia, Europe, Australia, America, Africa.
A red spot stamped all over the world.
What this means is….
“It seems like Pandemonium is about to start an all-out war.”
* * *
Tiring!
A notification window that floats above the retina.
Soon, a notification window popped up again saying that the related skill level had increased.
‘Why does the skill level of a gentleman increase?’
Moreover, the increase rate was not low either.
A whopping 8.8%
I think it was probably because of the unwavering mind.
A restless mind.
A direct translation would be to say that it is an unwavering mind.
Perhaps because of that, Siwoo was able to remain unshaken by the power of charm (SR).
In simple terms, it was like adding an on/off function.
anyway.
“By the way, what happened to Adonis?”
Adonis, who became a problem because of his entry into high society.
I was able to re-enter thanks to Cleopatra’s breath.
However, there were many problems due to the interference of Aphrodite and Persephone.
[It was resolved well.]
Cleopatra nodded slightly in response.
And then it was over.
I haven’t said anything more about him than that.
‘It seems Aphrodite and Persephone are more persistent than I thought.’
It seemed like he didn’t really want to think about it.
So Siwoo didn’t ask about it anymore.
However, I just wish it had been featured on the Cleopatra channel.
anyway.
There is no problem with Adonis getting information from social circles.
But um.
‘It seems like Cleopatra knows some things too.’
If you think about it, the information Adonis was gathering was just rumors coming from social circles.
And the mademoiselle of high society, Cleopatra.
Wouldn’t Cleopatra already know the gossip of high society?
I wonder if you know the facts that Siwoo is curious about.
A moment of thought.
“Do you know anything about Pandemonium?”
Siwoo asked Cleopatra.
[well….]
Cleopatra did not give an easy answer.
Whether you are thinking or taking a breather.
[It’s rude to keep asking a woman’s secrets.]
She was a woman who was utterly elusive.
[But there’s nothing I can’t tell my husband. I can tell him the number of moles on my body, too.]
Then Cleopatra leaned forward.
Her dizzying collarbone was visible between her slender shoulders.
[How, would you like to check it yourself?]
… Ah, that’s enough.
Siwoo shook his head with a sigh.
A situation where Cleopatra may or may not be aware of the relevant facts.
Even if she knew, Cleopatra seemed to have no intention of telling him.
Siwoo answered by taking a step back.
[…This is really too much.]
Then Cleopatra made a face that said, “That’s too much.”
I wonder what part of it is too much.
“While I’m at it, may I ask you one more question?”
As soon as he said that, Siwoo put his hand into his subspace pocket.
And then, slowly, he took out something with a strange feel.
Once called a mad fox, now a monstrosity that has lost its original existence.
[oh.]
“Do you know what this is─”
[You like tentacles, huh?]
I really had nothing to say.
Should I say that I was speechless?
And it wasn’t just blocked, it was blocked really tightly.
Of course, depending on the angle you looked at it from, this monstrosity looked like tentacles.
Didn’t Hercules call it a tentacle monster the moment he saw it?
[Even for me, this is too hard…]
But how can one think like that?
What kind of daily life do you usually lead?
… Ah, that’s enough.
What are you talking about with this woman?
Shiwoo was a fool to have expected anything.
Siwoo put the monster back into the subspace pocket.
I don’t know if you know Siwoo’s feelings or not.
Cleopatra just smiled.
[But that’s unexpected.]
What kind of crazy stuff are you trying to say this time?
I didn’t really want to hear any of it.
It felt like the unwavering determination I had learned was about to be shaken violently.
Siwoo sighed inwardly and prepared to end the video call.
[I didn’t know Lotan would be here?]
Cleopatra’s voice was heard at that moment.
“yes…?”
Rotan?
The hand gesture that was about to turn off Siwoo’s video call suddenly froze.
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