I Became the Academy's Kibitz Villain [part 1]

Chapter 124: Do Ji-hwan's Ambitious Project (1)

"Sigh."

It was tough playing this act.

Now, all that was left was to hope that Baek Seol-hee, amidst her confusion, would view Do Ji-hwan in a favorable light.

'I can finally get some rest now.'

At least he had managed to get a moment of rest, lying on the bed.

-Typically, infidelity leads to one's downfall when one lie covers another.

A memorable line from a famous lecture on the internet came to mind.

-It's a complete disaster. How long can a lie last? Your partner isn't a fool. They're as clever and observant as you, deceiving themselves because they love you more than you love them.

One deceived oneself because of love, fooling oneself into thinking they were doing no wrong.

Meaning even the rational judgment of an S-tier hero could be paralyzed by love.

So, rest was essential-

Ding.

The Taeguk Watch beeped.

It was Pension Owner, Mr. Jang.

"Hello?"

[Yes, Mr. Do. Your 'wife' is on her way up now.]

"......!"

I quickly sat up from the bed.

"Now?"

[Didn't you schedule her to arrive at this time?]

"Oh, yes, but..."

It was Yumir's schedule.

He just hadn't expected Baek Seol-hee to rush here so early in the morning.

"Please let her up for now."

[...Hmm. Alright. Hang in there.]

Though Mr. Jang's encouragement didn't feel encouraging, so I quickly got out of bed and opened the door leading downstairs.

"Excuse me."

"Oh, yes! Ms. Seol-hee."

Darn it.

"I've been thinking, you see?"

"Yes, go on."

"...Why are you sweating so profusely?"

Baek Seol-hee tilted her head upon seeing my flustered state. I couldn't blame her. After our discussion, my obvious discomfort would raise suspicions.

"Did your wife tell you something? Did she mention meeting Baek Seol-hee?"

"...Not that."

With things as they were.

"Student Yumir has arrived."

"......Really?"

Baek Seol-hee looked at me with wide eyes. Soon after, the sound of someone entering from downstairs echoed.

Click, click.

Why did the sound of high heels seem so lively? Given that this was Ulleung Island, shoes should be removed at the entrance. Yet, the sound of those high heels was deafening.

"Ms. Seol-hee."

"Oh, it's alright. Yumir is just a student from the academy. There's nothing to worry about."

"But the thing is."

She was coming up.

I could feel someone approaching the place up the stairs, and unfortunately, it was towards my bedroom.