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From beyond the cave, a relentless downpour hammered against stone, echoing along the inner walls like a warning carried on the wind. The rain was falling unusually heavily.
Thud!
Without warning, a bolt of lightning tore through the sky, briefly illuminating the area near the cave entrance. Almost instinctively, everyone gazed at me. Ha Hee-Jeong stood out the most, as she was fixing me with a sharp, probing stare.
I hurriedly shook my head. “It wasn’t me.”
Amid the damp, earthy scent of rain-soaked soil, a faint yet unmistakably unpleasant odor drifted in. I let out a quiet sigh before I could stop myself.
Of all times… I really wish it wouldn’t come now.
We had taken refuge in the cave to escape the downpour, but if I were to be honest, it was far from comfortable. Regardless of how powerful I was now, humans naturally gravitated toward places where they felt at ease.
Somewhat hopefully, I suggested to Ha Hee-Jeong, “With weather like this, shall we move to a place we can sleep more comfortably?”
At my mild complaint, she stopped stroking Yoonie, who lay across her lap.
She lifted her head with a firm look, leaving little room for negotiation. “Tsk. Travel is supposed to come with a bit of discomfort. A cave, rain pouring down outside, and a crackling campfire. That’s part of the charm.”
She narrowed her eyes slightly, as if daring me to challenge her decision. “So, that lightning just now—”
“I’m serious. That really wasn’t me.”
“Really? I thought perhaps you were expressing your dissatisfaction.”
When I shook my head once more, she softened her tone and coaxed, “Even if it’s uncomfortable, endure it for a little while.”
“Alright.”
Truth be told, I wasn’t particularly uncomfortable—comfort was simply preferable when available. Like I had considered earlier, resting in a proper bed at a hotel on a rainy day was undeniably better than sleeping on a cold cave floor. Especially now, when I could summon a bed at will even without Mung-chi.
I am glad that Mung-chi decided to stay with me even though I told it that it was free to go.
Anyway, Ha Hee-Jeong firmly refused my bed idea. She possessed...
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