My skeleton looked at me with upturned eye sockets, as if to say Dont be upset, Im here! With deep affection in my heart, I patted its smooth skull; Lackey quickly became elated and settled into my arms.

After minutes of giving it lots of love, I raised my head and realized that Seo Dawon had been staring at us for a while. He pointed at Lackey rubbing its forehead into my palm and said something ridiculous, Hey. Do you think it has separation anxiety?

Huh? WhoLackey?

Look behind the sofa?

Confused, I wandered to the location Seo Dawon indicated with Lackey still dangling from my arms

Oh my god.

There lay a cushion with its cotton insides torn away and pieces of ripped tissues. I saw Lackey stick out from behind the sofa when I returned home, so there was no doubt that it was the culprit of this mess.

You rascal! Whats wrong with you these days?

Lackey! Why did you do this? I said, frustrated.

However, the skeleton didnt seem to properly understand my words. It only inferred from how my tone raised that I was scolding it; Lackey shrunk in on itself and peered up, pleading ignorance.

Whats wrong with it nowadays, anyway? When the two of us lived together alonenothing happened when I left it home alone for a short while?

I looked at Dawon, suspecting him of harassing the other servant once again, but I could glean nothing from his expression. Rather, his perplexed face also informed me that he too was wondering if there was something wrong with my skeleton.

Lackey, status window! I opened the system to check Lackeys current mood.

Current Mood: Masters palm was injuredI cant see himThe smell of bloodHe left! Why? I dont want to be left aloneAm I still so useless?

As soon as I read Lackeys mood, I could make an educated guess at why the poor skeleton has been fussing and acting out.

Come to think of it, Ive never explained anything to it. From its perspective, its master purposefully cut his own hand. When it rushed to stop me from hurting myself, I disappeared from its grasphow confused and despairing this situation must be for Lackey

Besides, just now

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I thought Lackey was just trying to beg for affection by stroking its forehead into my palmBut, after reading its [current mood], I wondered if Lackey was looking for the wound on my palmchecking for breaks in the skin or any other irregularities. Though it had little desire to shake off my arms hugging its body, it still was curious to find traces of my injurythus it used its forehead

Haa

In the end, it seems like I was the cause of Lackeys anxiety.

Though I knew logically that Lackey was at a different level of intelligence compared to Seo Dawon and Jung Garam, I often forgot that fact on a daily basis. Since I understood the skeletons feelings, I decided to let its tantrum slide without further explanation. Lackey-ah. Im not hurt anymoreIts alright.

On one hand, I felt extremely sorry, on the other I was so touched that I could barely say anything else and just hugged it tightly. Lackey couldnt understand my overflowing gratitude and simply tilted its head with a [Clack clack?]

I put Lackey on the floor while I removed the de-cottoned cushion and the tissues. HaaI have tears in my eyes, seriously.

Why are you suddenly tearing up?

I had no explanation for Seo Dawons absurd question, so I just simply shook my head.

But Seo Dawon crawled with me and started to pick up the garbage together, Did you find out whats wrong with Lackey? Can you even converse with it? He asked, persistently.

No, its nothing like thatIts justI got the rough gist of why its been so upset

So, whats the reason? It even tried to attack me; I almost smacked it away.

Dont hit it! Do you want to die?

???

Theres no reason to smack such a small baby

Although, from Seo Dawons point of view, maybe there was a reason for his strange hostility with the skeleton. Since he cant read Lackeys [current mood] as I can, he has no way of understanding its feelings; instead, he must feel as if hes living with a rabid dog thats gotten free of his muzzle.

In addition, ever since Seo Dawon approached me, Lackey began to growl at him. Even before we manage to kill Bae Jaemin, our team might be embroiled in an internal feud.

So, I swallowed a sigh, leaned closer to Seo Dawon, and whispered into his ears. Youresmarter than it is, so be the bigger man.

I thought Lackey should really have been shaped more like a puppyit sure acts like one. For a skeleton of a human child, its a bit lacking in the mental faculties. Though for a dog, it would be considered a genius.

When Seo Dawon heard this, he bowed his head with a mysterious yet pleased expression. He whispered back in kind, Is that so? But why are you whispering that in my ears?

If Lackey hears this, it might feel bad.

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However, Seo Dawon started laughing openly, throwing the ruined cushions in the garbage bins.

Whats so funny about this?

I tried to quiet Seo Dawon, but my eyes met Jung Garams, who looked as if he had seen something utterly strange. Youyou dont know? The Treasure Hunter asked.

Yes.? Know what?

You might think youve been whisperingBut to my ears, Ive heard everything clearly. Maybe its because weve signed a contract with you?

What? At first, I couldnt understand what he was saying, but gradually, as my mind caught up, I could no longer keep my mouth shut. When I was trying to keep quiet, they could hear it all?

Was he implying that my servants could also hear me mumbling to myself? B-butSeo Dawon! You knew everything?!

About what?

A-all of my mumblingHave you been listening to everything?I didnt know if I could believe what Jung Garam said, so I asked my first contractee, Seo DawonTo my dismay, he nodded nonchalantly! I could even hear Lee-kyung-ies quiet sleep talk.

Y-youre crazy! Why didnt you tell me?!

I didnt want to make you feel too self-conscious. He shrugged his shoulders.

I didnt appreciate Seo Dawons consideration one bit! Why didnt he tell me anything and instead listen in like some pervert?! Is he crazy?!

Despite my shocked expression, Jung Garam did not stop expressing his acerbic opinions. By the way, you have a lot to saymoaning and groaning under your breath all the time. 1

Y-you

Its because Lee-kyung-ie doesnt have many friends. He doesnt have much experience talking to many people Seo Dawon teased.

WowA honmono? Jung Garam whistled. 2

Bastard.

What would you know, Seo Dawon? I swallowed curses and hid my fierce gaze with a sweet exterior, staring intensely at the Mage who excitedly teased me.

Then, in a trembling voice, I asked them, WhaWhat else?! Tell me quickly. What else changed after signing a contract with me!

However, Jung Garam was the one who answered, bringing the conversation back to a topic I desperately wanted to avoid. Hey, Im curious about one thingDo I really look so cute to you?

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Ack!!!

When I saw Jung Garams wicked smile, my face blushed bright red, and I eventually escaped to the bathroom.

Stupid! Stupid!

Did I say all that out loud?

No, thats not the most important partdid he hear everything?!

Youre too much! Youve never once told me that Im cute. Seo Dawon called out.

Ara? After seeing hyung, Choi Lee-kyung didnt say anything? Jung Garam replied.

Of courseHes muttered a few times that Im handsome.

Oh? Hey, Choi Lee-kyung! I have another question. Whos cuter, me or Dawon hyung?

Fuck, fuck, fuck.

Did I say all those things to myself? Ive been a bit lonely after arriving at the HubAfter being alone with Lackey all day, Ive developed the habit of talking to myself.

AhI want to dieBut if I die, those idiots will probably giggle at me, asking if Im a newcomer to the spirit world.

Damn!

[Clack Clack!]

Lackey, unaware of my embarrassment, started knocking on the bathroom door, asking to enter. Even though I begged inwardly for it to just leave, the knocks started banging harder. It seemed, from the inside, that the door would crash through.

Inevitably, I was forced to open the doorNot only Lackey but Seo Dawon and Jung Garam all stood in front of the door.

You did well, Lackey. Seo Dawons detestable voice was encouraging the skeleton from behind.

I lowered my head and mumbled, Please, just go away

But none of these three so-called servants obeyed my orders.

TL: Ngl, Id die if I was MC and I knew these two have been listening to me calling them handsome and cute.

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