Chapter 105
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Ever since the day they visited the department store, Yeo Moon-beom continued to return home only around dawn.
Perhaps because he had to endure the city nights alone?
Eun-hwi had strange dreams every night, seeing Yeo Moon-beom in unfamiliar places he had never visited before.
Sometimes he stood in a place with various swords and unidentifiable weapons hanging on the wall, or received a box containing a human liver from a rough-looking man.
He looked terrifying with his expressionless face, as if emotions had never existed within him. After waking from these dreams, the half-dokkaebi would burrow into the embrace of his lover who had returned to him, letting go of his anxiety in the gentle warmth that enveloped him.
He would beg and plead with Yeo Moon-beom, who held and gently patted his shoulder, to enjoy nighttime play again and again, and only after the sun was high in the sky would they go out to explore Seoul.
Two days ago, they went to Korea University where he received kisses as rewards and visited Dr. Hong’s professor’s office filled with fish pictures. Yesterday, they went to a place called Namsan Tower where the building floor rotated, and ate beef steak.
Although they couldn’t visit many places, it was enjoyable just to see the scenery of Hanyang he had dreamed of and the distinctive people with his own eyes. Receiving Yeo Moon-beom’s abundant love every day and pressing their skin together was even more blissful.
Lying languidly like a cat basking in the morning sunlight, Eun-hwi rested his head on Yeo Moon-beom’s thigh as he sat on the bed with the breakfast tray and rubbed his cheek against it. The firmly woven thigh muscles touched his skin. His cheeks, still tinged pink from the lingering effects of their lovemaking, were as fresh as a plum just picked from water.
“Are you seducing me again?”
“Is that not allowed?”
“Not allowed. Eat your food.”
Yeo Moon-beom’s lips drew into a relaxed, crooked smile at the now-natural display of affection. Though Eun-hwi could feel the thigh muscles tensing beneath him, Yeo Moon-beom didn’t give in to the temptation, suggesting he was quite hungry.
“Open up.”
Yeo Moon-beom placed shredded short ribs and yellow egg garnish on top of white rice and popped it into Eun-hwi’s round, open lips. The well-boiled rib meat melted in his mouth before he could even chew it.
“Is it good?”
“Mmm.”
He only now felt the hunger he had forgotten. Eun-hwi managed to sit up by straining his numbed waist muscles and scooped a large spoonful of rice to mix with the short rib soup. After eating Western food continuously, the soup warming his stomach felt particularly refreshing today.
Of course, it wasn’t as tasty as what Yeo Moon-beom or Gabi made.
“You’re eating well. For Koreans, soup is indeed the best, right?”
“Yes. It’s delicious. You should eat too, Moon-beom.”
As Eun-hwi began eating the rice soaked in soup, Yeo Moon-beom pulled up a chair and sat on the opposite side. Despite surely being hungry himself, he only helped with the half-dokkaebi’s meal, feeding him various side dishes including cubed radish kimchi.
“Eun-hwi.”
“Mmm?”
Just as he was about to ask about today’s itinerary, curious about what amazing place they would visit next, Yeo Moon-beom called to him first. The hand that had been moving the spoon without pause suddenly stopped.
“I’ll give you free time today. Go wherever you want to go.”
“…Huh? Free time?”
“I have something to do all day. It’s a very important matter.”
He had thought it meant permission to roam freely without a set destination, but instead it meant that Yeo Moon-beom couldn’t be with him all day, so he should spend time on his own.
Eun-hwi blinked his eyes repeatedly. Even going to the bathroom alone was a great adventure for him, so this sudden freedom made him feel lost instead.
He was afraid of being pointed at by people if his true identity was discovered. His hand holding the spoon tensed. His fingernails, which had been pink, turned white.
“I’ve contacted the doctor. Asked him to guide you around Seoul in my place. He’ll be here in an hour.”
“Ah…”
Though that was somewhat comforting, he couldn’t hide his disappointment at being separated from Yeo Moon-beom. As he slumped his shoulders and aimlessly stirred the soup where the rice grains had settled, Yeo Moon-beom reached out and tousled his hair.
“If you spend the day well, I’ll cherish you again when I return.”
“…Cherish me? How?”
“Well. Like this, stroking you?”
He gently stroked Eun-hwi’s hair along the grain, which he had been playfully tousling. The disheveled hair was neatly arranged by his attentive touch.
Lifting his downcast eyelids at the warmth of fingers seeping through, Eun-hwi put down his spoon and pointed to his lips, saying:
“Then after stroking me, give me a deep kiss here.”
He was determined to endure the loneliness he would feel moment by moment, thinking only of that reward. Just like how he had waited for the past ten years anticipating only the star candy that Gabi would give as a reward when he returned home.
With eyes brimming with tears as if about to spill over, he stared straight ahead and boldly made his demand.
Seeing the half-dokkaebi like this, Yeo Moon-beom’s lips curved smoothly. With amusement in his eyes, he gazed at Eun-hwi’s lower body hidden under the table and asked in a sticky voice that seemed to wrap around his skin:
“What about down there instead of up here?”
“Down there? Ah…”
Just yesterday, his hole had been sucked until the wrinkles swelled. Even before hearing the full answer, Eun-hwi realized where Yeo Moon-beom meant and replied softly with a face flushed to the tips of his ears:
“Kiss me there too…”
They had enjoyed nighttime play every day, but he thought they wouldn’t be able to make love today because of the important matter. His heart pounded fiercely. His expectations grew even stronger.
“Finish your meal and let’s get ready to go out.”
“Yes! I’ll eat quickly.”
Picking up his spoon again, Eun-hwi ladled the soup multiple times until all the solid ingredients in the bowl disappeared. His body, which had grown heavy with accumulated fatigue from their continuous lovemaking all morning, felt light again from just one bowl of boiling hot short rib soup.
“Wear this.”
Yeo Moon-beom, who had finished preparing to go out first, selected clothes from the closet for him to wear. Black top and black bottoms. To Eun-hwi, they were the dullest and least pretty clothes.
“But I prefer this one…”
He pointed to a short-sleeved shirt with a large dark blue rabbit drawn in the center, but it was of no use. Yeo Moon-beom firmly placed the clothes in Eun-hwi’s hands.
“Wear these today. And wear sunglasses too. That way people won’t mess with you recklessly.”
“Ah… Alright, Moon-beom.”
So there was such a deep meaning behind it.
Eun-hwi put on the black hat and sunglasses as instructed and checked his appearance. He looked so dark, like a grim reaper, that it seemed no one would dare lay a hand on his head out of fear.
“Will you be okay without me?”
“Yes. I won’t cause you any worry.”
“Where are you going?”
“Hmm… It’s a secret!”
Eun-hwi had one goal for this trip.
The grand goal of preparing a gift for Yeo Moon-beom with the 30,000 won he had received from Dr. Hong.
Since all he knew were the candies sold at convenience stores, he planned to meet Choi Eun-young again and ask her to help him find the most delicious candy in Seoul.
He really wanted to visit the 63-story building he had seen from Namsan Tower, but preparing the gift came first. While imagining how happy Yeo Moon-beom would be receiving the surprise gift, his lips twitched into a smile, and Yeo Moon-beom took out a black card from his wallet and said:
“Take this. With this alone, you can buy anything you want without cash.”
“…Anything I want? Even you, Moon-beom?”
“I’m already yours, aren’t I?”
“I don’t need anything else besides you…”
What the half-dokkaebi wanted were things money couldn’t buy.
Such as time spent with Yeo Moon-beom, safely becoming human, or Gabi returning home.
Except for the 30,000 won secretly tucked in his back pocket, everything else was just extra baggage. Nevertheless, Yeo Moon-beom insisted he take it and put the card into the diagonally worn bag.
“I’ve arranged a car with a driver, so you shouldn’t have any trouble getting around. Call me if anything happens.”
“Yes!”
Ding dong—
“Young master! Hong-salgwi has arrived!”
Just in time, Dr. Hong arrived. After checking one more time to make sure his horns weren’t protruding visibly, Eun-hwi greeted him with a solemn expression.
“I’m off, Moon-beom.”
The driver parked the car in front of the department store building rather than in the underground parking lot, so unlike before, they had to enter without the help of staff.
Eun-hwi, along with Dr. Hong who had said he’d lived a life unconnected to department stores, nervously stepped through the huge glass doors.
Contrary to his expectation of white walls everywhere like before, there were countless dazzling shops lined up like market stalls on market day. An exclamation of admiration spontaneously burst from the half-dokkaebi’s mouth.
“Wow!”
It was truly another world. Everything from floor to ceiling sparkled brilliantly. The goods displayed by merchants looked nothing short of luxurious.
“Young master. Are you curious about that?”
“Yes.”
“Shall we go look?”
“Is that okay?”
“Of course.”
Eun-hwi, who had been staring as if mesmerized at a human-shaped doll dressed in clothes that would suit Yeo Moon-beom, took out the credit card from his bag. Then, together with Dr. Hong, he strode energetically into a store with a curly-lettered sign.
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Weeeeee—
One day remained until Chairman Jang Gitae’s return to Korea. On his way to obtain the fox bead before the day of the final battle, and to punish the white fox who had caused the scar on his chin, Yeo Moon-beom checked his phone as it continued to vibrate.
[Web notification]
Daeyeon(7590) Approved
Yeo*beom
510,000 one-time payment
8/21 14:30
Shinsung Department Store Main Branch
[Web notification]
Daeyeon(7590) Approved
Yeo*beom
1,270,000 one-time payment
8/21 14:48
Shinsung Department Store Main Branch
[Web notification]
Daeyeon(7590) Approved
Yeo*beom
2,800,000 one-time payment
8/21 15:12
Shinsung Department Store Main Branch
[Web notification]
Daeyeon(7590) Approved
Yeo*beom
6,490,000 one-time payment
8/21 15:30
Shinsung Department Store Main Branch
[Web notification]
Daeyeon(7590) Approved
Yeo*beom
12,300,000 one-time payment
8/21 15:59
Shinsung Department Store Main Branch
Though he had expected it, the level of innocence exceeded his expectations. To use the card so freely, spending over 20 million won without even realizing that confirmation messages were being sent with each use.
He truly was a being that ordinary people would find difficult to handle.
“And he said he didn’t need anything besides me. What an avatar of desire, our Eun-hwi.”
Yeo Moon-beom stroked the long facial scar running down his face, smiling pleasantly. If he could only obtain the dokkaebi’s power, he was willing to offer ten billion or a hundred billion.
He wanted to quickly cut off the white fox’s head to avenge his past defeat and then stroke that small, round head.
While showering kisses on that soft, white skin, those temptingly plump lips, and that lewd little hole.
Blue flames danced proudly around him. It was a perfect dokkaebi fire that seemed impossible to have been created by a human.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
