Creating Hidden Endings Vol. 1 by Homekeeper B

Author:Homekeeper B. [B., Homekeeper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chapter
Published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

EMBARRASSING REACTION

Taera, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully, couldn't suppress a soft chuckle as he probed, "That ring, you treat it like a burden, but is it actually your way of flaunting a couple's ring?"

His question hit uncomfortably close to home. Yet, the term he used was too significant to overlook from my perspective.

"A couple ring?! That's quite an exaggeration," I protested, trying to dispel the growing speculation.

"Really?"

"Yes, definitely not that."

"Then what exactly is it?"

As I struggled to articulate a response, Jehee interjected. He inserted himself between Taera and me, his hands firmly on our shoulders, guiding us away from the conversation.

"We've cleared this area. Time to move on,” Jehee urged.

Taera's response was laden with suspicion. "...That's suspicious."

The situation left me pondering. Was there a clause about confidentiality in our agreement? As far as I remembered, there was no such stipulation. The ambiguity of our relationship and the purpose of these rings seemed to only deepen the mystery, fueling more questions than answers.

Sighing, I trudged forward, unable to resist Jehee's silent urging to drop the conversation. We were the only living beings left in the vast field strewn with monster carcasses.

Chorok, who had been securing the perimeter, approached Taera and me.

At that moment, Hana, usually expressionless, unexpectedly voiced her concern. "Are you alright?" she asked, her voice carrying a rare hint of empathy.

"...Me?" I responded, slightly taken aback.

"Yes, you," she affirmed, her gaze steady on me.

Why did her simple inquiry resonate so deeply with me? Hana's tone and expression remained neutral, yet her single question seemed to dissolve the pent-up emotions I had been harboring.

Hana, in that moment, felt like a lifeline...

[Warning: Master's mood has worsened, leading to a -1 decrease in Lovability.]

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