Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 46: Even where there are tigers, foxes sometimes become kings (1)

It was only after she realized that I needed to catch my breath that I was able to step back. However, Jung Hayan's wanting expression had successfully drawn me in once more.

"Oppa, oppa, oppa..."

I kissed her again. There was no reason to avoid her want for intimacy. If there was a time for foolishness, then that time was now.

I didn't know if it was intended, but Jung Hayan had started biting and suckling on my tongue. A slightly sore feeling emerged from the sensation. Although I didn't necessarily like it, I did not complain about it, either.

It was only after a few seconds that Jung Hayan realized what we were doing, and she drew back to look up at me in surprise. Smiling down at her, I leaned in to whisper softly right into her ear.

"I like you."

Upon hearing my words, I could see her struggling to contain her joy.

"Me too... I... I love you..."

"I want to be able to protect what we have now."

Half of what I said was sincere. Too bad, she didn't know the hidden message I wished to convey with my words.

"Me too... Me too..."

"I don't want to get hurt."

"Me, too!"

"That's why this is necessary. We need to have a good relationship with Cha Hee-ra because we are not strong yet."

"I... I'm not strong, either..."

"Do you get why I'm doing this now?"

"Still..."

"It will be fine. Please, trust me."

Jung Hayan shut her mouth, her expression shifting into a more complicated one. I could guess what she was thinking, but I didn't try my best to decipher it properly.

Instead, I squeezed her hand and gave her a light kiss.

This was no big deal. She would understand.

Jung Hayan seemed to know that I was in a position of being sold out, but I was only planning on holding a conversation with Cha Hee-ra. I didn't bother explaining.

'Good.'

After all, one couldn't really believe an unpredictable woman.

Anyway, after the steps I had taken today, Jung Hayan would definitely be immersed in her growth a little more from now on. However, I knew she was still worried about me going to see Cha Hee-ra.

I couldn't help it; I had to laugh. She was getting so anxious over nothing.

"The same thing won't happen this time."

"But..."

"I love you."

"Ah... Alas..."

I had never said these words out loud before, but it seemed to have done the trick. Jung Hayan's legs wobbled, almost as if she was on the brink of falling to her knees.

After I kissed her on the forehead once more, I began to walk away.

Some of my plans did not go as intended. I ended up rushing my relationship with Jung Hayan because of the circumstances that presented themselves to us.

Of course, this did not necessarily mean that it was a bad thing. Our relationship had gotten stronger, which meant a stronger attachment. This would serve me well in the long run.

'Crazy old man.'

It was not only Jung Hayan who lacked proper strength. It was also me. Therefore, we had to find a way to get past this shortcoming.

Shaking my head to rid myself of these thoughts, I continued making my way out, my mind already set into analytical mode.

It wasn't long before I reached the place where the Red Mercenary Guild was staying. A guild member who saw me with his startled eyes began to rush over.

"What is it?"

"I came to see Cha Hee-ra."

"Ah! Could you wait a minute?"

"Of course."

It almost felt like they had been waiting for me all this time.

"You just have to go inside. She is in the last room."

"Alright, thank you."

As I walked, I tried to find the right words to say. However, it wasn't easy to do so in a situation like this.

'You shouldn't be so interested in Cha Hee-ra, Lee Kiyoung.'

If I really planned on joining the Red Mercenary Guild, then maybe the situation about how I felt would have changed. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case.

I knocked on the door. A voice immediately came from inside.

"Come in."

"Thank you."

As I opened the door, I saw a familiar woman lying in bed and yawning. She was still wearing the same bold attire, her red hair as daring and unruly as ever.

Like last time, I fumbled about where to look, but I was faster to regain my senses. I decided to stare at her eye to eye.

"Did your thoughts change?"

"Not like that."

"Then... You have to explain why you chose to come here alone. I was having a pleasant dream until you came. Honestly, this is a little unsettling. I can't just calmly sit around watching as the younger girl you came with gets to have you as her lover."

Only

I blinked. I suddenly forgot how I planned to start my story. I couldn't, for the life of me, understand this woman at all.

Did one automatically become immune to embarrassment once they were aware of how they looked? I did not know.

As I was in the position to make an offer, I needed to be just as confident as her. Taking a deep breath, I collected my thoughts and blurted out what I had planned to say all along.

"I want you to be a sponsor."

There was a stunned silence.

After a few seconds, Cha Hee-ra recovered from her surprised expression and faced me with an expression that showcased her newfound interest.

"Hmm... you are indeed very interesting."

'What was she talking about...?.'