The next day, Kim Sangyoon rolled up in front of my house with a black sports car I hadnt seen before.

As I rode in his car, I recalled the phone call from yesterdayAhns VIP ward seemed to be more famous for providing premium luxury medical and accommodation services rather than caring for high-risk patients who need intensive care. An Ahn hospital existed outside of the hub as welltheir VIP ward housed entertainers and politicians who wanted to take a few days off for medical checkups.

During that call, the comments that flowed out of the ward managers mouth created a picture that was reminiscent of a luxurious resort rather than a hospital. Kim Sangyoon had asked me quietly, How many days do you think youll need?

Seo Dawon, who had been listening, said, I think two nights and three days will be enough.

I relayed what he said, and Kim Sangyoon told the manager to reserve a room for two people for two nights and hung up.

Kim Sangyoons attitude seemed quite rude as the ward manager wasnt finished explainingBut, we werent close enough for me to point that outOn the contrary, after speaking so bluntly with the other man, he politely asked me What time should I bring the car tomorrow? It was quite amazing how he could quickly turn his attitude around.

You really cant know the human heartAs expected, Kim Sangyoon hadnt personally changed; its just that our positions in the hierarchy have reversed.

I think wed better get there early. Please come tomorrow morning at eight.

Yes.

So today, Kim Sangyoon arrived, wearing casual clothes and driving a flat, black sports car.

The sunglasses and the flamboyant shirt on his body made him look like a gangster, but when he quickly stepped onto the porch, personally opened the door, and waited outside for mehe acted a bit like Lackey.

Jung Garam eyed the scene as if he were looking at an idiot. All the doors are automatic anyway, this is super extra. 1

I guess he wants to look good in front of Lee kyung-ie. Seo Dawon said.

But Choi Lee-kyung looks like hed rather run away?

Of course, just as Jung Garam said, I was extremely uncomfortable with Kim Sangyoons royal treatment.

Even when he was calling for a VIP room yesterday, he didnt talk like someone asking for favors from anotherEven if he takes care of me as if he truly cherishes me right nowif the contract ends, I may be facing assassination

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Um, so

Yes?

I wonderedif youve had breakfast. If youre hungry, please eat this. As soon as Kim Sangyoon fastened his seat belt, he offered me bread and a warm latte.

I couldnt refuse such kindness, so I passed him my thanks and slowly placed the bread to my lips. Im so confused. Is this just more inevitable kowtowing because of the contract? Its too obvious a flattery for that

Lee-kyung-ies taking things seriously again.

I made eye contact with Seo Dawon through the rearview mirror. He smiled and spoke condescendingly as if he perceived my inner struggles. Is it because Kim Sangyoon is feeling anxious?

Huh? Why? Jung Garam wondered quietly, as he looked out of the window.

Kim Sangyoon is tied to Lee-kyung-ie through a [vow of submission]. All that effort to look good in front of his master is because of that contract.

Oh..I just thought Choi Lee-kyungs taste lied in rice-cake like men like him. 2

Is he crazy?

I glared at Jung Garam, trying to compel him to shut up.

But, he snorted at me instead, If youre really that nervous, you can just kill him before the end of the contract. Do you want me to do it for you?

. Of course, I ignored his words and looked forwardbut Seo Dawon and Jung Garam sometimesThose two often treated people like tools to use and dispose of. Though it wasnt my life on the line, the hairs on the back of my neck still rose in fear.

To be honestI think Kim Sangyoon and I are in a similar situation. Its just that Im more useful than him

This anxiety has probably been growing ever since Seo Dawon took possession of my body and fought with Lackey.

To me, Lackey is like family; I would never have entertained the thought of breaking its shoulderlike he didand using Lackeys arm like a handheld weapon. Even though I knew that Lackey was an undead servant and that amount of damage wouldnt cause it pain.

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I couldnt fight like thatBut Seo Dawon He easily broke it off and easily utilized it. Its as if hes asking why I care about everything so much in the pursuit of my goal

The Red Lotus guys in the back seat may think Im wary of Kim Sangyoon butThe part Im wary of is not about the possibility of him suddenly turning on me after the contract ends. I was warier of growing emotionally tangled with the man. And that feeling grows worse the more these two servants relentlessly speak scathingly of the poor Warrior

Uh, if youre feeling bored, shall I turn on some music?

..yes.well.

When Kim Sangyoon asked if Id like some music, I thought it was such a relief. Thoughts begin to multiply in the quiet.

As soon as I nodded, he pressed the touchpad with his huge, bear-like hands. His finger pressed the triangle play button, and a loud bang roared through the huge amplifier.

But why was the volume turned up so high? Does he have a reason to rupture his eardrums? Lackey, face snug in my embrace, jolted at the thunderous noise.

I-Im sorry. At my surprise, Kim Sangyoon hurried to lower the volume, cold sweat running down his back.

Jung Garam, in the back seat, said, This bastardhes the type to roll his windows down and blast obnoxious music. I had to agree with that evaluation.

The music that was being played had a very fast, pop-y beatIm not particularly proficient in English, but I could clearly hear Fuck!! interspersed throughout the song.

Haahas expected: hip-hop genre

However, when I saw Kim Sangyoon tap his fingers to the beat on the steering wheel, I just closed my eyes. Lets not talk anymore

Shall I lay you down? Kim Sangyoon must have interpreted my closed eyes as exhaustion.

Well, I didnt mind leaning back, but there were two people in the back seat. I shook my head. The two in the back were souls so they wouldnt obstruct the chair, but it would be cumbersome to see that kind of visual.

Kim Sangyoon rambled, No, I-I didnt mean anything elseIts not aboutIts just purelyUm, you just looked so tired.

.What? I asked.

Ah.Its nothing.

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What was that? I looked at Kim Sangyoon, confused, but he simply looked stiffly forward, cold sweat trickling down his forehead.

What did he mean by other intentions? After thinking a little, I turned my head, unwilling to ponder moresomething correlated with sports cars and reclined seats.

I didnt want to think about it anymore.

* * *

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere did not last long.

The hospital was closer to my home than I had thought. And because we were heading towards the VIP wardAhn Hospitals medical resort complexthere was no traffic on the road.

After checking in at the security office at the entrance, we drove for five minutes alongside a straight forest road. Soon, we arrived in front of a picturesque, red building.

The buildings iron gates gently swung open from the middle before the car could pull up inside. Inside, there was a roundabout with a fountain in the middle and a central building fitted with a lobby. We parked the car near that building.

Welcome! Youre Kim Sangyoon-nim, right? My name is Lee Sang-tae, the person in charge of your reservation for the luxury room. As we got out of the car, ten employees in gray uniforms and the suited manager welcomed us, as if they had been waiting for our arrival.

Kim Sangyoon nodded his head without much of a reply; he seemed like he was used to this sort of treatment. Of course, ever since my body grew hair, its the first time Ive ever experienced such luxurious service at a resort like this.

As I stared, frazzled at the sights, I heard Jung Garam and Seo Dawons conversation behind me.

Four guards on the way. There are about five armed users alone on this floor. All five are keeping an eye on Kim Sangyoon.

I think the fourth woman from the front is also a skilled fighterabout as strong as Kim Sangyoon?

Yeah. I included her.

At their words, I jolted back into an alert state.

I didnt have time to look around in awe, I needed to quickly find Koo Hui-seo. So, while chasing after the staff guiding us to our room, I tried my hardest to memorize the surrounding terrain.

TL: Let the awkwardness continue~ Also Seo Dawons going to have a word soon enough about all this flirtingand right in front of his salad, too.

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