Chapter Nineteen: Apology
Sylvia and Mary stared at each other in astonishment.
"Why are you and your friend here?" Mary asked.
Sylvia bowed her head and apologized.
"We're sorry, but we spent the night outside and couldn't sleep because of the monsters. So we were looking for a safe place. But it seems like this place belongs to you..."
Sylvia grabbed Liam's sleeve.
"Come on, Liam, let's leave quickly."
"Wait—"
She didn't finish her sentence and turned toward me.
Maybe she was afraid I'd refuse to let them stay.
"Perhaps... you can stay here."
When I turned, both Sylvia and Liam looked at me at the same moment.
"Are you serious?"
"Yes, you can both stay here. But no fighting is allowed inside the cave."
When I looked at Sylvia, she was on the verge of tears.
I wanted to go and comfort her.
Calm down... You know that would ruin everything you've done up until now.
Mary sat in front of the fire and invited us to join.
I sat down with Sylvia, and after a moment's hesitation, Liam joined us too.
The four of us—me, Mary, Sylvia, and Liam—sat around the fire until Liam broke the silence.
"Since we're all sitting together, why don't we introduce ourselves?"
I couldn't help but thank Liam internally.
Liam began to speak.
"My name is Liam. My father owns a potion shop. And the one next to me is Sylvia. We're childhood sweethearts."
When Sylvia tried to introduce herself, Liam interrupted and did it for her.
Due to her silly nature, she didn't notice what Liam was trying to do and took it as normal.
But Mary and I understood his intention.
"Don't even try getting close to Sylvia. We're childhood lovers."
He'd drawn a clear line from the start.
I couldn't help but smirk internally.
Do you really think you can compete with a veteran player whose in-game personality is a yandere?
If he can't have Sylvia, he'd rather destroy her so no one else can.
"My name is Mary. My mother works as a merchant," Mary introduced herself quickly.
Now it was my turn.
All eyes turned to me.
"My name is Kim Hyul. As for my parents... I don't know anything about them."
Silence fell over the cave.
When I glanced at Sylvia, I could tell she felt even more guilty now.
"Alright, now that introductions are done, there's something I'd like to ask."
Once he finished his sentence, we all turned toward Liam.
"Kim Hyul, forgive my curiosity... but don't you think it's a bit excessive to wear makeup during an exam?"
Why this bastard... he's trying to embarrass me?
Liam tried to put me on the spot, but Sylvia and Mary didn't even know what he was talking about, so they stayed silent.
Since you want to play games with me, you better be ready to face the consequences.
"I'm sorry you misunderstood, but I'm not wearing any makeup."
"What...?" Sylvia gasped.
"Don't be surprised. We just came back from the river," Mary responded without hesitation.
Liam gave me a deadly glare.
His plan had backfired completely.
Maybe he realized arguing now would only make things worse, so he stayed quiet.
We were all completely exhausted, so Mary, Sylvia, and Liam went to sleep.
I told them I'd step outside to get some fresh air.
Once I was out of the cave, my face contorted in pain again.
I need blood.
I have to find a monster quickly before I lose control.
"System, what's my current bloodlust level?"
[Confirmed]
[Bloodlust: 60]
Damn it... I need to move fast.
I don't even know what will happen if it hits 70.
As I tried to quicken my pace, I felt something grab my clothes from behind.
When I turned around, Sylvia was there, holding onto my coat.
"Kim... Kim Hyul, can we talk?"
I can't talk to her now. My bloodlust is rising too fast.
"Let's talk another time."
I knew what she wanted, but the pain in my body prevented me from saying anything else.
"I'm sorry, I just can't talk right now."
When Sylvia realized I didn't want to speak, her expression darkened.
"Just five minutes, please."
System, how much time left before I reach level 70 bloodlust?
[Confirmed]
[Bloodlust: 61]
Maybe I can spare five minutes...
"Alright. But remember, just five minutes."
Her face lit up when I agreed.
"Yes, I promise. Only five minutes."
We walked to a spot a little farther from the cave before she began to speak.
"I'm sorry."
I appreciated her apology, but I didn't have time for this.
"If you want to apologize, you can do it another time."
The pain in my stomach was getting unbearable. I couldn't even move.
"Let's talk later..."
When she realized I was trying to get away, she grabbed my wrist and shoved me against a tree, placing both hands beside my head.
And since Sylvia's an airhead, she didn't even realize what she was doing.
She cornered me and shouted,
"Can't you at least listen to me!?"
She bit her lip until it bled.
"Sylvia... please let me go. I'm warning you."
But Sylvia didn't back off and got even closer.
[Bloodlust: 65]
" I warned you, Sylvia...you must take responsibility "
Kiss.....
End of chapter.
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