Chapter 43.
As silence enveloped the space like a deep exhale.
…Throb.
A man with deep wrinkles between his brows alternately looked at the paper in his hand and the woman standing before him.
“……..Haah.”
Only a deep sigh flowed endlessly from his mouth.
Letters densely written on the paper.
And the red-haired woman standing before him, casually standing with her hands behind her back looking at distant mountains, felt like a thorn in his eye.
Even the muttering heard in front of him.
‘Park Yeon-jeong was his name, I’d like to meet him again.’
Snap!
The man suppressed his anger and muttered to the woman who wasn’t properly aware of her current situation.
“Haah…Associate Jeong Da-ram.”
“Yeees~.”
“Keep your answers short!!”
“Yes!”
“……”
Throb!
“This bastard really!……haah, fine.”
The man’s deep sigh was heavy as if the ground would cave in.
He pressed his temple with his thumb, suppressing the throbbing headache.
“Do you know why I called you here?”
“Hmm……”
Jeong Da-ram seemed to think for a moment.
And then, as if something brilliant had occurred to her, she boldly blurted out.
With her characteristic lewd smile.
“Director Kwon……is saying!”
“Huh? What?”
She suddenly spoke to her superior in a playful, light tone.
Jeong Da-ram began twisting her body like a puppy that needed to pee.
She soon suggestively explained the reason her superior called her to the room, while caressing the buttons of her shirt.
“We agreed not to do this at work, Director……no, Op-pa♥”
“……..”
Throb, throb, throb!!
He was going crazy.
‘Director Kwon,’ who had regretted every moment of giving someone like this an associate position in J Team, barely restrained himself from spewing worse than curses.
Yes, have patience.
Must be patient.
The one who gets angry loses.
Even if she was a crazy woman who disturbed his composure.
She is a woman.
Doesn’t Director Kwon himself have a daughter?
It’s just high-level wordplay from a girl who’s barely an adult.
……Phew.
Thud.
?
It wasn’t the sound of Director Kwon’s thread of reason breaking.
This sound came from the direction of this crazy scene where this woman called Jeong Da-ram was unbuttoning her shirt and approaching him.
“Today, let’s do it outside, Oppa♥ By the looks of it, inside……”
“Jeong Daraaaaaam!!”
Bang!
Crack-!
What had been Director Kwon’s desk until a moment ago was now broken in two, completely shattered.
At that moment.
The J Team personnel who heard that huge explosion-like sound from outside didn’t seem particularly surprised.
Far from being disturbed by the loud explosion just now.
“See, I told you Director would break his desk because of that bitch Jeong Da-ram.”
“Ah, really…looks like I’ll have to skip lunch today.”
The current situation in J Team was just like an everyday occurrence, to the extent that bets were being placed on whether Director Kwon would break his desk or not.
Facing the terribly broken desk, Director Kwon once again grasped his thread of reason.
If he stayed like this, he felt he might smash all the office furniture like last time.
Director Kwon had already written dozens of explanatory reports for property damage.
And naturally, the crazy woman Jeong Da-ram accounted for a significant portion of those reports.
A toxic existence to Director Kwon himself.
Now that it had come to this, he quickly moved to the real point of why he called this crazy woman…no, Associate Jeong Da-ram here.
“…Ahem! Associate Jeong Da-ram. Job assignment. The higher-ups have designated you again.”
“Whaaat? Again?”
Jeong Da-ram’s face, which had shown a lewd smile just moments ago, now revealed considerable bewilderment.
“Aren’t you exploiting me too much?”
“Then quit while you’re at it.”
It was Director Kwon’s half-serious answer.
But rather, hearing that, Jeong Da-ram showed clear dislike yet still said.
“The company really can’t run without me♥.”
Twitch.
A very faint small smile peeked from her face.
‘…Crazy woman.’
No wonder the higher-ups had no reason not to use Jeong Da-ram, who had consistently shown excellent results in ghost story investigations.
Even if she caused many troubles in everyday company life, this woman Jeong Da-ram alone had discovered many hidden gimmicks in ghost stories until now.
Although he hates to admit it. This crazy woman (Jeong Da-ram) is clearly like a goose that lays golden eggs within the current organization.
“…This ghost story investigation requires at least 3 people including you. Considering your situation, we’ll supplement with additional personnel from other departments, so wait until then.”
Normally, forming teams within the department would be the basic protocol but.
J Team’s Jeong Da-ram is treated as an exceptional case.
Despite her associate position, at the workplace she is.
Treated as an outsider.
Of course, this part is entirely her own doing.
For her sake, the higher-ups specially allow Jeong Da-ram to form teams with personnel from other departments.
Well, even that is perceived as ‘passing the bomb’ by other departments.
“I’ve said what I needed to say. Now go……”
“About that supplementary personnel, could it not be from Team A? I’d like intern ‘Park Yeon-jeong’ from Team A.”
“…Huh? Team A?”
Jeong Da-ram suddenly approached and wanted to form a team with Team A.
Well, there’s nothing wrong with that.
From what he heard, the ghost story for this investigation is quite grotesque. If he talks well with Team A’s director, they might provide additional support.
But.
“No.”
“Whyyy~~~.”
“You think I’ll grant your request because you’re pretty?!”
“The fact that I’m pretty is a fact, you know?”
…Should I really hit her.
“……Anyway! Did you know that because of you, a troublemaker every single day, there are many new employees who avoid our J team?! And why are you suddenly bringing up A team that you’ve never cared about before?!”
“……”
As Manager Kwon burst out in anger, Jeong Da-ram blushed instead.
That expression was like a high school girl falling in love.
“I really want to meet that person again.”
“Why?!”
“We spent a hot night together in the same room… Aing! I’m embarrassed!”
“……”
Manager Kwon was silent for a moment after hearing Jeong Da-ram’s circumstances.
And then.
“Get out.”
“…That’s mean!”
Jeong Da-ram stormed out of his office like a teenage girl.
“…Finally gone.”
Manager Kwon thought he controlled his anger well today, having broken only one wooden desk after meeting Jeong Da-ram.
While organizing his thoughts, he muttered that name under his breath.
‘Was it Park Yeon-jeong?’
A woman?
Just hearing the name, it sounded like one a girl would use.
Since Jeong Da-ram had never specifically named anyone before, Manager Kwon was also a bit curious about this male intern Park Yeon-jeong who had caught her attention.
What kind of crazy woman would she be…
Glance.
A wired telephone visible between the completely destroyed desk.
Fortunately, the phone looked intact, and soon Manager Kwon picked up the receiver and decided to call the A team manager to ask about the intern.
Click.
“Ah, you answered. ‘Manager Baek’, by any chance, is there a new intern in the A team…?”
“I’m hanging up.”
“Huh? W-wait!”
Beep, beep, beep, beep-
The call ended.
…Crack!!
“What? When a person is speaking!!!”
Crackle!
Bang!!
And once again, the sound of the office being destroyed.
“See? I told you I’d lose it one more time.”
“……”
The J team with Manager Kwon was peaceful today as well.
*****
The white sunlight shines on me.
When I opened my eyes in that sunlight.
I might have subconsciously sensed it.
Ah…
This must be heaven.
So heaven really does exist.
Oh, hallelujah.
That’s what Park Yeon-jeong thought.
A pleasant sensation like warm sunlight embracing the whole body.
The warm feeling particularly noticeable on the right arm felt especially good.
And one man thought.
The one who led him to heaven right now was.
His daughter, Soi.
Before falling asleep last night like fainting, the last suspect’s face was only Soi’s.
The culprit is Soi.
He thought there was no way he could come to this place, heaven, otherwise.
Although Park Yeon-jeong couldn’t escape that place alive, at least in death he could escape from that space full of ghost stories.
Well… isn’t it better this way?
In some ways, in that world, this might be considered a good death.
Park Yeon-jeong slowly got up, and just as he was about to check what kind of place heaven was.
Grip-
?
Somehow the right arm feels heavy.
The position where a particularly warm feeling was felt, unlike other body parts.
I carefully lifted the blanket and checked my arm.
There.
A beautiful woman was sleeping peacefully, breathing quietly.
While tightly hugging his arm.
“……”
Park Yeon-jeong looked at the beautiful woman and whispered:
“…So-so, So, Soi?”
A short tremor.
“…Master, did you sleep well?”
“……”
“Then I’ll prepare breakfast right away.”
“……”
Looking at Soi lying with him in bed, the man corrected his current location.
‘Ah, this was still hell.’
Heaven my ass.
I was still trapped in this endless whirlpool of ghost stories.
And.
“……”
“…Master?”
I had no right to look at Soi getting up from the bed. More precisely, I didn’t have the confidence to look at Soi directly.
Soi was now.
“…Why are you without clothes?”
Naked.
The man named Park Yeon-jeong truly summoned the courage to speak.
But Soi’s response was.
“Don’t worry. Today too, I just slept with you, Master… I can’t enjoy it alone.”
What?
Why do you always leave such meaningful words, Ms. Soi?
And why no clothes when sleeping with me…
Before the bewildered questions could disappear.
A bright smile spread across Soi’s face as she looked at Park Yeon-jeong.
“Please take responsibility for me, Master♡.”
???
After that, Soi headed to the kitchen.
And that day as well.
The breakfast prepared by Soi was excellent.
*****
With Soi’s seemingly good mood seeing him off today.
09:00 AM.
Tap!
With the numbers pointing to 9 AM.
I completed my normal arrival at work.
This way of commuting wasn’t surprising anymore.
Even though it’s been just a little over a week since I started working here.
Is this right…
Crackle-
[It’s another energetic morning! Employee Park Yeon-jeong!]
[Was last night with her enjoyable!]
No.
And honestly, yesterday I just fell asleep so deeply that I don’t remember anything.
[But… you know? Balance between work and love is really important.]
I don’t know what you mean…
Alright for now.
After ending the short, nutritionally void conversation at the crack of dawn, the Noise continued speaking in an even higher tone.
Crackle-
[And yesterday I said I would prepare a gift for Employee Park Yeon-jeong. Do you remember?]
“Yes, I remember.”
If I couldn’t remember something said just yesterday, that would be a problem in its own way.
Swoosh!
The crack of dawn, the Noise continued speaking in an even higher tone.
Crackle-
[And yesterday I said I would prepare a gift for Employee Park Yeon-jeong. Do you remember?]
“Yes, I remember.”
If I couldn’t remember something said just yesterday, that would be a problem in its own way.
Swoosh!
Soon, a white librarian approached Park Yeon-jeong and handed him something as usual.
[This is the gift I prepared for Employee Park Yeon-jeong.]
[I hope you like it.]
Jingle.
He moved toward something making a distinctive sound on the librarian’s palm.
On the librarian’s palm was.
An expensive-looking wristwatch.
The moment I saw that watch.
I shouted.
“Ro, Rolex! Isn’t this?”
The only luxury watch brand I know! Did you really give me such an expensive watch as a gift! Mr. Noise!
[Rolex? Do humans call wrist watches Rolex? Employee Park Yeon-jeong?]
“…No, that’s not it.”
Yes, that couldn’t be right.
I accepted the wristwatch handed by the librarian, and Noise continued the explanation without stopping.
[Of course, you know this isn’t an ordinary wristwatch, right?]
Yes, something you give could never be ordinary.
And although Park Yeon-jeong knew of some watch-type items, this appearance was new to him.
In other words.
This item was probably also created by Noise.
[Try wearing that watch on your preferred wrist.]
Wear this watch on my wrist?
A seemingly ordinary wristwatch on the outside.
Perhaps, if I carelessly put it on, a slave contract might be established like shackles.
Or my wrist might suddenly be cut off.
Or maybe…
[Employee Park Yeon-jeong?]
!!
Right, what’s the point of worrying?
I’m going to wear it anyway.
Let’s just accept it.
But just in case.
I immediately took out glasses from my employee ID and put them on.
Now I’m really prepared for anything.
Park Yeon-jeong recalled his motto once more, closed his eyes tight, and put the watch on his wrist.
-If you give up, it’s easier.
[…Indeed, it suits you well.]
After wearing it on the wrist, no special abnormal symptoms were felt.
Checking, I grabbed the glasses frame and slightly lowered it.
It was fine.
No particular mental damage symptoms were felt.
That watch will probably provide a lot of help to Park Yeon-jeong as he deals with numerous customers.
This watch is… a wristwatch that reacts to the subject’s lies.
“A lie?”
Yes! People say that seeing something with your own eyes once is more memorable than a long explanation!
I will demonstrate how to use it directly.
Tick!
The clerk’s index finger, which had not yet disappeared, was precisely pointing at Park Yeon-jeong himself.
I was going crazy, wanting to kill you every moment.
I wonder what melody you will play for me…
I’m looking forward to it.
!!
Immediately after the speaker’s noise emits a sudden enormous sound.
Tick.
?
The second hand, which was pointing to ’12’ just moments ago, was now pointing to ’11’.
The second hand just moved.
“…Yes.”
That is the ability of this wristwatch.
When the subject lies, the second hand moves back one notch.
Isn’t it amazing?!
Besides that…
“…”
However.
Even while Noise was grandly explaining, his interest was focused elsewhere.
‘…That, that means.’
The words just now were a lie, right?
‘Yes! Mr. Noise!?’
It’s a lie!
Park Yeon-jeong seemed to still not believe in the wristwatch’s capabilities.
Is it really a lie!?
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