Time began moving again. It felt as though around five hours had passed, but only five minutes had gone by. Then a message from my sponsor appeared.
《The Constellation "Blacksmith of the Volcano" says the joking ends here.》
"...? Joking?"
《The Constellations of the Olympus Nebula did not accept it just because they had yet to eat the apple...》
《The Constellation "Lady of the Abandoned Labyrinth" asks why Yoo Sangah’s apple has a bite taken out of it.》
Then thin golden threads emerged from the area around Yoo Sangah’s and my hearts, connecting us. Yoo Sangah and I stared at those threads for a while, and a message appeared before us.
《The Threads of Fate between you and the incarnation Yoo Sangah have become entangled.》
"...?"
《The Constellation "God of Wine and Ecstasy" begins an explanation.》
According to the God of Wine and Ecstasy, exchanging apples had originally been a proposal. However, because that could lead to unwanted marriages, the custom had changed: taking a bite of the apple on the spot meant accepting the proposal. And because this fixed one’s fate, divorce was impossible. After hearing that, I said this.
"Yoo Sangah and I are Korean, not Greek. Doesn’t that make it invalid?"
"T-that’s right!"
"Um... I don’t think it works that way?"
"...?"
"Cheolung’s sponsor is one of the Twelve Olympians, and Sangah signed a contract with the Olympus Nebula itself, so I think those rules apply to you."
"......"
"Master, does that mean you’re getting married?"
"...Probably."
"........"
Yoo Sangah and I were silent for a while. I walked on as I read the Constellations’ messages.
《?》
《The Constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire" says, "A married man... possible!"》
《The Constellations of the Absolute Good lineage display ? at the sight of the Constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire."》
《The Constellations of the Absolute Evil lineage display ? at the sight of the Constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire."》
《Numerous Constellations display ?.》
Just look at that. Even the Star Stream was so flustered that it displayed a question mark. Wearing an expression of resignation, I answered.
《The Constellation "Mass-Production Maker" asks what kind of wedding ceremony you prefer.》
"A traditional Korean wedding."
《The Constellation "Prisoner of the Golden Headband" offers an advance wedding gift, saying congratulations in advance.》
《The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" says it has also offered a wedding gift.》
《The Constellations of the Korean Peninsula give advance wedding gifts to their incarnations.》
《The Constellation "Sea Spirit" disappears, saying it has to tell its incarnation.》
《The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" says it will do the same and disappears.》
《The Constellation "Secretive Plotter" heads over there to explain the situation.》
《The married Constellations rebuke you, asking why you are walking into hell.》
《Numerous Constellations ask their husbands what that is supposed to mean.》
I continued walking while reading the messages. Gilyoung’s head kept drooping, apparently because he was sleepy, so I carried him on my back. He fell asleep just like that. Come to think of it, Yoo Sangah had been walking alongside me for some time. I spoke quietly.
"...I’ll do my best to take responsibility."
"...Please take good care of me."
After that, Yoo Sangah did not leave my side for a while. Looking down at her feet, I saw that she seemed to be struggling to keep up with me, so I slowed my pace to match hers.
"Come to think of it, how old are you, Cheolung?"
"I’m thirty this year."
"I’m twenty-eight. But your beard grows so fast."
"Probably because I’m a quarter dwarf."
"A dwarf?"
"Yeah, the dwarves that commonly appear in fantasy novels and games."
"That’s fascinating."
"Is it?"
"Yes."
"Doesn’t my size make me scary?"
"Actually, you seem dependable. Come to think of it, do you want a son or a daughter?"
"Personally, I’d like one son and one daughter."
"I like daughters... Then, Cheolung..."
"What is it?"
"May I call you oppa?"
"...Call me whatever you want. I’ll call you Sangah, then."
"!@#÷×!#%:@×~'-"
Yoo Sangah covered her mouth and mumbled something. I looked into her eyes. They held joy, confusion, and embarrassment.
"Can I ask one thing of you, Sangah?"
".......Yes."
Yoo Sangah’s face was red, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
"If you are not uncomfortable with it, I am thinking of adopting Gilyoung."
"...Why?"
"Last time, while Gilyoung was asleep, he called for his mother. He probably lost her during the first scenario. Then he called for his father and begged him not to hit him. He must have been abused by his father. He even begged his mother, saying he was sorry."
"....."
"Do you understand what I mean?"
"Yes..."
"That child needs real parents. Parents who give him love and trust. So now I am asking you, Sangah. What do you want to do?"
"...I don’t know whether I can become a good mother!"
"Heh."
《The Constellations of the Absolute Good lineage redden their eyes as they hear your words.》
《Numerous Constellations say you are too kind.》
《The Constellations of the Absolute Evil lineage call you hypocritical as they watch you.》
Ignoring the Constellations’ messages again, I continued talking with Yoo Sangah.
"Come to think of it, are you good at cooking?"
"I even took bridal classes, you know!"
"Heh. I must have been born with good fortune in a wife."
"Mmm~"
"He’s going to wake up at this rate!"
"Mm."
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Lee Seongguk approached Kim Dokja and spoke.
"Boss, aren’t they practically already married?"
"They really do look like newlyweds."
"...Are you jealous?"
"What? Why?"
"No, you keep frowning whenever you look at Cheolung..."
"It’s more like meeting a coworker outside work and seeing her all lovey-dovey with her husband?"
《Numerous Constellations cheer you on, saying you should speak honestly and that heroes ought to be lecherous.》
"......"
Ignoring those Constellations’ messages, I kept walking. As I watched Yoo Sangah talking to Kang Cheolung, I thought,
Am I jealous of Sangah?
I dismissed that thought and called out to Yoo Sangah.
"Sangah!"
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Meanwhile, Kim Namwoon was...
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no..."
she muttered quietly while biting her nails.
《The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" stares at its incarnation with a weary expression, saying it should not have told her.》
《The Constellation "Sea Spirit" says it feels the same.》
Lee Jihye was sharpening her sword.
"When he comes back, I’ll stab him..."
"......."
How did they end up getting their claws into kids like that?
The other members of the party trembled in fear at the two girls’ reactions.
《The Constellation "Secretive Plotter" sighs at this situation.》
One Constellation sighed at the situation.
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