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After Story 7. Transmission from the Future

Baek Seo-jin, who once reigned as the <King of Darkness> and ruled Korea from behind the scenes.

His myth achieved in life, Dark Root, held absolute superiority limited to those based in Korea.

Therefore, <Monarch > Noh Eun-ha, who defeated Baek Seo-jin and even inherited his myth, could be said to be the strongest in Korea in name and reality.

Theoretically, there was no one in Korea who could defeat Eun-ha.

Even so.

'It's still not enough.'

Eun-ha was not satisfied.

He shouldn't settle for the glory of being the strongest in Korea.

Complacency eventually brings carelessness, and a sword not used inevitably becomes dull.

The world was survival of the fittest.

The weak are eaten.

On the surface, it only wears the mask of civilization, but the essence of the world hasn't changed.

Therefore, to live in this world, one had to constantly train oneself to become stronger.

Even more so if one wanted to maintain a happy daily life and protect loved ones.

Moreover, didn't future Yu-seong say?

'Wars between countries will break out, and a calamity comparable to the <End of Century Destruction> will occur... Perhaps even worse than what we've experienced so far...'

Having learned of that future, he couldn't just sit still like this.

He needs to become even stronger than now.

Enough to stand against other countries, and further, against the great calamity.

Eun-ha set a new goal.

The training he was currently doing was also part of that.

"Phew..."

In the Clan Lord's office within the clan hall.

Eun-ha, after taking a deep breath, looked at the two mannequins placed in front of him.

While one mannequin was bare, the other was dressed in a female uniform.

'Providence related to space manipulation has countless ways of utilization. So if I can handle it more delicately than now, it will surely help in future battles.'

Second-tier monster Maegu.

Eun-ha was conscious of the providence now residing in his soul, obtained from its skill stone.

He placed his hands on the two mannequins as they were.

Eventually.

'Now.'

Eun-ha activated the magic.

Immediately after, the uniform worn on the mannequin moved to the other mannequin without a single error.

There were no mistakes in the process.

No accidents occurred such as damaging part of the uniform due to incorrectly designating the target range, or the uniform molecularly fusing with the mannequin at that coordinate due to miscalculating the movement coordinates, or creating a horrific mutant creature as a result...

The uniform and both mannequins were intact.

"Good."

Now it should be usable in actual combat without issue.

Eun-ha clenched his fist.

Then he started repetitive practice, moving the uniform again.

'Focusing on the sensation of touch...'

It was training that looked simple at a glance but actually required complex calculations.

Not only did he have to move the object, but he also had to perfectly consider the existence at the movement coordinates.

Eun-ha devoted himself to it.

It was then.

"Honey, what are you doing?"

"Ah, Ha-yang."

Peek.

The door opened, and as a pink ribbon appeared through the gap, Jeong Ha-yang poked her head out.

Soon she came into the office and hugged Eun-ha's arm.

Her gaze looking up at Eun-ha soon turned towards the mannequins.

"You were doing this again. How is it? Is the practice going well?"

"Oh, I've got the hang of it now. I'm planning to try it in actual combat soon."

Might as well show off to Jeong Ha-yang while at it.

Eun-ha, lightly shrugging his shoulders, demonstrated the results of his training.

The uniform worn on the mannequin moved to the other mannequin from head to toe in order.

"How about it? I'm good, right?"

"Wow. As expected of our honey? It seems your mana control ability has become more precise than before?"

"Right?"

Jeong Ha-yang genuinely admired it.

Eun-ha, having received the expected reaction, puffed out his chest.

Then she deliberately praised him more as if he was cute.

"But honey, how do you have a police uniform? And a female one at that..."

"It's not a real police uniform. Have you seen female officers wear something like that?"

"Ah, you're right. Looking again, it is different. Police skirts aren't that short... Is it for cosplay? So where did it come from? Maybe..."

It's not from Yu-jeong or the unnies, is it?

So you didn't secretly have fun at night with that outfit...

Jeong Ha-yang glared at Eun-ha with a sulky face.

Jealousy was evident in her eyes.

At this, Eun-ha gave a bitter smile and shook his head.

"I confiscated it from the twins."

"The twins? Ling and Lin?"

"That's right, Mei-ling and Mei-rin. A while ago, they bought some weird clothes and tried to tease me. So I angrily took a few outfits away. This is one of them."

"Ah, that happened, right..."

Jeong Ha-yang nodded as if remembering.

Soon she reached out to the uniform.

After touching the fabric for a moment, she playfully spoke up.

"It reminds me of when we were young. We used to play cops and robbers with Seo-na, Min-ji, and Eun-hyeok when we were little. It was so fun then..."

"We played like that as training... Sometimes noona joined in too. It's nostalgic."

"Should we do it again after a long time? Just the two of us, honey."

"Just the two of us?"

"Yes, just the two of us. At night, for adults."

"..."

"You be the thief. I'll be the police. I'll wear that outfit and try to catch you. Or... You can try to catch me too. Actually, I think I'd prefer that."

While licking her upper lip.

Jeong Ha-yang caresses Eun-ha.

Her touch was just like a snake.

Eun-ha couldn't help but be flustered by her seduction.

Of course, it was only for a moment.

He replied glibly.

"Alright, shall we? But instead of at night, why don't we do it right now?"

"Now? Right away? Here?"

"Yes, here. There's a bed over there too, conveniently."

"Hmm..."

"Why? Don't you like it?"

"No, I like it. Yu-ran is with Yu-jeong right now too."

When Eun-ha gave her a meaningful look, Jeong Ha-yang quickly answered with a lisp.

The two giggled together.

"Then I should change clothes. Honey, please lock the door outside. Ah, you know you have to lock the secret door connected to Seo-hyeon unnie's room too, right?"

"Is there really a need to lock it? If we get caught, Seo-hyeon could join too..."

"I prefer having you all to myself? And it's embarrassing. How can I show that outfit?"

"Alright, I'll do as you say. But I don't think you need to change clothes."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because..."

Suddenly a brilliant idea came to mind.

While Jeong Ha-yang, who was unbuttoning her blazer, tilted her head.

Eun-ha raised the corners of his mouth with a mischievous face.

Right after, he placed his hand on her shoulder and deployed magic.

"I'll change your clothes for you."

"...What?"

Before Jeong Ha-yang could even realize.

The change of clothes happened instantaneously.

Her clothes were put on the naked mannequin leaving only her underwear, while the uniform worn on the other mannequin was put on her.

"Kyaaah!"

Jeong Ha-yang, checking her changed outfit, was startled and hugged her own body.

"..."

"How about it? I'm good, right?"

At this moment, to Eun-ha's eyes, Jeong Ha-yang looked like she was embarrassed.

So he was proud, but.

"...Ha-yang?"

"..."

He realized belatedly.

That Jeong Ha-yang was angry.

Eun-ha watched her expression with a sinking heart.

Eventually.

"Eun, ha, ya?"

"..."

Jeong Ha-yang, who hadn't answered for a while despite being called, opened her mouth.

Unlike her brightly smiling face, her voice was utterly chilling.

Eun-ha sensed his fate.

Sure enough, he got a good scolding.

* * *

How could you use magic on me that you haven't even verified in actual combat yet?

Even if you had verified it in actual combat, even if you were certain of its safety beforehand, you can't absolutely guarantee it, can you?

And what if I had unconsciously interfered with the magic?

No matter how much you wanted to surprise me, wasn't there a lack of consideration for me?

You were too careless.

What if something had gone wrong?

Why? Were you planning to forget about me and bring in a new woman then?

Does this mean you can treat me carelessly now because I'm a caught fish?

How could you do this to me?

Am I easy? Huh? Am I a pushover?

What am I to you anyway?

Am I not precious to you anymore?

I'm really disappointed.

Please grow up.

And...

"I was careless..."

Jeong Ha-yang's anger was justified.

Eun-ha, who had been thoroughly scolded by her, was full of regret.

He kept sighing.

'Ha-yang seems to be very upset, what should I do...'

He comforted Jeong Ha-yang who had burst into tears and asked for her forgiveness.

But that didn't mean her mood was completely better.

Eun-ha knew it.

'For now... Let's be careful not to upset her more for a while.'

Of course.

There was no way they could intimately make love in such a cooled-down atmosphere.

Jeong Ha-yang left without even changing clothes, taking the mannequin wearing her original clothes.

And not long after.

'...This won't do.'

Eun-ha also left the office.

He felt stifled, as if he was trapped alone inside.

'At times like this, I should sweat it out. Let's go swing a sword.'

To change his mood at least.

Eun-ha went down the stairs aimlessly and headed to the training ground.

While walking down the corridor like that.

"Eun-ha."

"Dad!"

He met Lee Yu-jeong, Noh Yu-ran, and Noh Yu-rin.

Naturally, Eun-ha's face brightened.

He patted the heads of his daughters who came running to him.

"Oh my, our Yu-ran, Yu-rin. Did you run here because you missed Dad so much? You run well."

"Yes!"

"But from next time, don't run and come slowly walking. What if you get hurt?"

"Yes!"

Noh Yu-ran and Noh Yu-rin, who seemed to answer without really listening, eagerly enjoying Eun-ha's touch.

Eun-ha couldn't help but smile at their expression of affection.

They were so lovable.

"As expected, our kids are the best... It feels like all my gloominess is gone."

"Why? Did something happen?"

"Ah, well..."

From above Eun-ha's head, who had knelt down to match Yu-ran and Yu-rin's eye level.

Lee Yu-jeong asks curiously.

At this, Eun-ha scratched his cheek and explained about what had happened earlier.

A moment later, after hearing the general circumstances, she nodded.

"You did do wrong, Eun-ha. You shouldn't do that again from now on, okay? Did you apologize to Ha-yang?"

"Oh, I should never do it again. I already apologized to Ha-yang... But she still seems angry..."

"Ha-yang must be very shocked. I'll go see her later. If Ha-yang talks it out clearly, she'll surely feel better. Then try apologizing again at that time."

With an angelic, benevolent smile.

Lee Yu-jeong reaches out to Eun-ha and gently pats his head.

Eun-ha was moved.

"Yu-jeong... There's really no one but you."

"Oh my, look at this guy? You say that while having three other women besides me? I'm not even the first?"

"Haha..."

Half-jokingly, half-seriously.

Lee Yu-jeong lightly retorted.

Eun-ha could only give an awkward laugh and evade answering.

Then he just hugged her.

He buries his face in her chest.

"I need to stay like this for a while. It feels good, gives me a sense of stability."

"Can't be helped. Alright, good boy~"

It's warm and soft.

Eun-ha closed his eyes and enjoyed being in her embrace.

At that moment, Noh Yu-rin objected.

"Is Dad a baby? Do you like Mom's chest?"

"That's right, Dad is actually a baby."

"Really?"

Noh Yu-rin blinks her round eyes as if she just learned something new.

Eun-ha and Lee Yu-jeong burst into laughter at her appearance.

Lee Yu-jeong also joined in the joke.

"Yes, that's right. Dad is actually more of a baby than Yu-rin."

"Wow..."

"So Yu-rin, do you want to hug Dad like Mom does?"

"Yes, I'd like that!"

"Me too! Yu-ran too!"

Noh Yu-rin and Noh Yu-ran bounce up and down.

Eun-ha, breaking away from Lee Yu-jeong's embrace, quickly spread his arms.

Then his two daughters ran over and hugged him.

Of course, to Eun-ha and Yu-jeong, it looked like they were trying to be hugged.

Nevertheless, Eun-ha didn't mind and enjoyed his two daughters' embrace.

"By the way, what brings you here? With the kids."

"The kids were bored. And I heard Yu-seong was sparring with clan members in the training ground. So we came to watch that."

"Yu-seong? Big Yu-seong?"

"Yes, big Yu-seong."

Come to think of it.

He hadn't checked future Yu-seong's skills yet.

Eun-ha's curiosity was piqued.

'I wonder how strong my son is.'

He had already grasped future Yu-seong's abilities through reports from clan members.

They said he was skilled enough to be deployed on dangerous missions without any issues.

However, he couldn't properly gauge it with just indirect information.

He should judge for himself this time.

Eun-ha's eyes lit up.

"Really? Then shall I go too?"

"Yes, good. You like that too, right?"

"Yes!"

With that.

Eun-ha headed to the place where future Yu-seong was said to be sparring, along with Lee Yu-jeong, Noh Yu-ran, and Noh Yu-rin.

The place was already crowded with people who had gathered after hearing the news.

"Sorry, let me through."

"Ah, Clan Lord. Welcome."

The sound of metal could be heard beyond the people.

It seemed future Yu-seong was sparring with someone.

Eun-ha asked for understanding from the surrounding clan members and came forward so his daughters could see.

And when he confirmed the sparring partner, he couldn't believe his eyes.

'Pa-rang hyung?'

<Thunder Wolf> Jin Pa-rang.

Future Yu-seong was engaged in a fierce battle against him.

That alone was surprising, but.

"Kuk, damn it!"

After allowing future Yu-seong to land a hit.

Jin Pa-rang fell to the ground.

A sword was placed at his neck.

"..."

The outcome was decided.

It was future Yu-seong's victory and Jin Pa-rang's defeat.

Everyone watching the sparring couldn't help but be surprised.

Meanwhile.

"I learned a good lesson! Thank you! As expected of Uncle!"

"What do you mean you learned a good lesson! Hey, let's do it again! One more time!"

Unlike future Yu-seong who was showing respect to his opponent.

Jin Pa-rang, who had sprung to his feet, shouted as if frustrated.