51.
‘Is he really connected to Leviathan?’
Or he could be a hidden asset of the Lucid family. With multiple possibilities, it was difficult to draw a conclusion right away. In this situation, a normal person would have decided to back off from Yu Jin. But Rockwell couldn’t do that.
‘It’s too valuable to give up.’
He still had lingering attachments because he hadn’t fully explored Yu Jin’s intimate inner self yet.
“Then shall we try a direct approach?”
Of course, that didn’t mean he was planning to immediately go to Yu Jin with a bouquet of flowers. Seeing how Ahmed had broken down, it seemed the head of Lucid had intervened directly. In this situation, a wrong move could ruin everything. So he decided to be patient and calm.
There were still opportunities left, after all.
Blando, a man with brown hair and a sturdy impression, let out a deep sigh.
“It’s a mess.”
The fight between Hans’ gang and Green’s gang, which had started at some point, was now reaching its end. He should have been happy that a troublesome force was disappearing, but Blando couldn’t be. Because he knew there was someone behind their fight.
According to what his half-brother Rockwell had told him, the backer was likely to be the rogue of Lucid.
Blando hadn’t believed it at first. But after moving all the connections he could mobilize, he found out that Rockwell’s words were not wrong.
“What’s there to eat in the back alleys?”
Blando had also thought about catching some suitable nobleman or merchant for help, but he hadn’t anticipated this situation. Blando leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. Then his close friend Gee, who was sitting across from him, put down the paper he was holding and clicked his tongue.
“Things are getting complicated. What are you going to do?”
“About what?”
“You know what. I’m asking whose hand you’re going to take between your brother Count Lumine and the rogue of Lucid.”
“If possible, I’d like to reject both.”
“Why do you dislike both?”
Gee, who disliked using his head, grumbled as he asked.
At those words, Blando raised his hand to scratch his head. Looking back, he had bad relationships with his other half-siblings, but he got along relatively well with Rockwell. It wasn’t to say they were close or trustworthy, but at least they would greet each other and ask about each other’s well-being when they happened to meet.
Blando spoke frankly about this.
“Count Lumine is not a trustworthy person.”
“Even though you’re brothers?”
“We have different mothers. Moreover, my mother was a maid from a fallen noble family. Without backing, she was constantly disrespected and couldn’t even get the position of a wife.”
“But I heard he never bullied you?”
“That’s true, but that’s because he didn’t feel it was worth it. Not because Count Lumine felt any brotherly affection for me.”
“Hmm. I think I get his personality roughly. Then what about the other side? I mean the rogue of Lucid. Why don’t you like him?”
“…Because I don’t know anything.”
Gee tilted his head at Blando’s words.
“You don’t know anything? But information about him seemed pretty easy to get?”
“That’s just surface information.”
A rogue who was almost abandoned by his family. Although his appearance was outstanding, Yu Jin stood out in night parties. In places where half-witted nobles gathered to enjoy pleasure, he shone the brightest.
“He likes alcohol, has sex with different people every time, acts arrogantly towards others while spending money recklessly?”
“Yes, that’s the surface information.”
“What else is there besides that?”
“There’s more.”
At some point, Yu Jin changed a lot. Instead of seeking pleasure at parties, he occasionally appeared at gambling dens. But it’s ambiguous to say he was addicted to gambling instead of alcohol and men.
Yu Jin had never lost a large sum of money at the gambling dens. Although he frequently showed up at gambling dens, his appearance was far from that of a gambling addict. In this situation, he learned that the person involved in the recent back alley incident was related to him.
Then the answer comes quickly. The rogue of Lucid had been disguising himself until now.
As Blando groaned, Gee lightly threw out a suggestion.
“Then how about meeting him directly?”
“What?”
“You have a good eye for people, don’t you? That’s why you don’t trust your smiling brother either. If you want to meet, I think you could meet the rogue of Lucid too?”
Gee was right. If Blando wanted, he could create an opportunity to meet directly. Judging from the fact that he didn’t harm Blando while tearing down Hans’ and Green’s gangs, the rogue of Lucid probably didn’t intend to completely erase the forces in the back alleys.
“Well, that’s true, but…”
The other party was a nobleman. Even though rumors circulated that he was abandoned, he was still a descendant of Lucid blood. Blando let out a groan.
“One way or another, you’ll end up facing him someday, so stop worrying.”
“You’re so simple-minded, it must be nice.”
“Is that an insult or a compliment?”
“Think of it however you want.”
Gee frowned at the casually thrown words, but Blando didn’t care. Yes, in the end, Gee was right. He had to meet him at least once.
“Let’s try to make contact as you said.”
Blando made his decision.
Yu Jin was hiding among the densely hung clothes. Recently, Keith and Haruna’s overprotectiveness had been too much. Jinhyeon at least followed Yu Jin’s wishes, but even he was burdensome.
‘Why are they suddenly acting like this?’
After confessing his feelings, Jinhyeon had become incredibly affectionate. With such a handsome man treating him as if he were the only one in the world, even Yu Jin, who had built up iron walls, found his heart wavering.
“No, I shouldn’t forget.”
The novel Jinhyeon came from was a full-fledged harem and continent conquest story. Especially with a big underline under harem. How many women had lost everything after being captivated by him? Although some of them stayed with Jinhyeon until the end, Yu Jin didn’t think he could be like that. Moreover, having to share the person you love with others!
That wasn’t the life Yu Jin wanted.
‘I need to give Jinhyeon what he wants quickly.’
When that time comes, Jinhyeon will leave Yu Jin without regret. Then there won’t be any more wavering of the heart. Yu Jin buried his face between his neatly gathered knees.
At that moment, the door of the closet opened and someone’s footsteps were heard. When he looked up, Jinhyeon was standing right in front of him.
“Found you.”
Jinhyeon smiled, his eyes curving beautifully. Yes, he knew he’d be found soon anyway. Thinking he should find a different hiding place next time, Yu Jin stood up, and Jinhyeon opened his arms wide. It was a gesture asking for a hug, but Yu Jin subtly ignored it and moved his steps.
“Why are you being shy now? What about when you matched bodies with me?”
That mouth, that mouth! Yu Jin turned around and covered Jinhyeon’s mouth with his palm.
“Can’t you speak nicely?”
While he was scolding, something soft and moist touched his palm. Yu Jin swallowed the scream that was about to burst out and removed his hand in shock.
“Why? We could do more.”
Jinhyeon playfully licked his lips with his tongue, which he had stuck out provocatively.
“It’s dirty!”
“What’s dirty? Your hand? Or my tongue?”
His heart rate started to accelerate at the sight of that mischievous smile. It wasn’t like this at first, and he didn’t know where Jinhyeon had learned such behavior. Yu Jin glared at Jinhyeon and turned his back. But as always, Jinhyeon nonchalantly stuck close to Yu Jin’s side and started spouting unnecessary words.
“You don’t like having your palm licked?”
“I don’t.”
“But you liked it when I licked other places.”
Yu Jin’s earlobes turned bright red at Jinhyeon’s words.
“Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve properly sucked you down there. Should I do it?”
Oh God, please shut this bastard’s mouth. Just as he was praying to a God he didn’t even believe in, Keith appeared from the other end of the corridor.
“Yu Jin.”
The face that was smiling kindly at Yu Jin immediately turned cold when it reached Jinhyeon. It was the same for Jinhyeon. Although they weren’t openly fighting right now, it seemed like something big might happen someday. Yu Jin opened his mouth to divert Keith’s attention for now.
“What’s the matter, brother?”
“Can’t I come to see you if there’s nothing wrong?”
Keith asked in a gloomy voice.
“No, that’s not it. You’ve just seemed so busy lately, so I asked. I’m sorry. It should have been my job originally, but I’m not being helpful.”
Keith immediately denied Yu Jin’s words.
“No! Just you being here is a great help.”
Keith did his best to comfort Yu Jin. In fact, Yu Jin’s words weren’t wrong. Originally, Yu Jin should have been taking the lead in both the guild’s affairs and the management of the mansion. It’s just that as Yu Jin’s condition improved and he started to gradually handle work, they were only now realizing how much work they actually had to do directly. Realizing this, Yu Jin felt nothing but sorry towards Keith and Haruna.
How could they give such unconditional love?
This must be what family is. Yu Jin blinked awkwardly. It’s not that he didn’t have a family in his previous life, but they weren’t particularly close either. That’s why the affection Keith and Haruna gave was especially special.
