Episode 27
I wanted to get up and retort right away, but I couldn’t because I was pretending to be asleep.
I should have gotten up earlier.
It felt awkward to say I’m awake now…
So, we remained silent for a long time.
Just when I was about to really fall asleep, I heard a rustling sound.
Soon, a warm cloth covered my body.
Did he bring a blanket?
“Sleep well, Director.”
A soft voice reached my ears.
Then strangely, a drowsiness came over me all of a sudden.
“And…”
I didn’t hear the rest of the words that followed properly.
My arms and legs felt like wet cotton and drooped.
My breathing gradually slowed down.
And so, I fell into a deep sleep…
…or so I thought.
“No, what is this?!”
I jolted awake instead.
While I had been asleep only for a short while, it had become dark around me.
Damon seemed to have gone up to the attic seeing that he was nowhere to be seen.
I removed the blanket that had been covering me and sat up on the sofa.
‘Something’s weird.’
Something had been off since our visit to the Relint mansion.
Everything seemed fine on the surface, but there was an occasional persistent atmosphere.
He would blame me for leaving him behind at the slightest opportunity or stare at me intently in a way that felt unusual.
This wasn’t a minor issue that I could just brush off as a temper tantrum.
This was because the heroines in Rofan would usually let their guard down and get caught in the obsessive male leads’ traps and suffer a lot.
I couldn’t be relieved just because I’d possessed some extra.
I needed to keep an eye on the potential obsessive male lead too.
According to my long-time Rofan reader data, this could very well be a precursor to obsession!
‘How should I handle this crisis…’
Pondering, I turned on the library system.
It was to find the root cause of this situation.
There is a new update for <How to Turn An Obsessive Male Lead into a Run Away Male Lead>.
Update? What’s that? I don’t need it, just put some cash in my pocket.
I followed what the book said, but he didn’t run away, so I should at least get compensation.
And I should also check if there’s a window to file a complaint…
Update complete!
Would you like to delete the existing file and redownload it?
No, tell me how to get compensation.
Redownload completed.
“……”
Was it trying to pick a fight with me?
Whether it was or not, the system kindly pressed the button to open the newly updated ‘Turning an Obsessive Male Lead into a Runaway Male Lead’ for me.
You should be able to find the answer to your question there.
Check it out!
As I examined the window that popped up on its own, a new table of contents appeared that wasn’t there before.
Was this the updated part?
I wondered what great solution they had to provide for this situation.
Alright, let’s see what it has to say.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Q. I followed what the book said, but the person didn’t run away and instead seems to be clinging even more. What should I do? (T_T)
A. Don’t worry, dear reader! Calm down!
It’s perfectly natural for the person receiving unexpected attention to show a positive response at first! However, everything is a matter of persistence.
Even if the person initially feels good about being loved, if they continuously experience sticky obsession, they are bound to get fed up with it and leave.
Don’t waste your energy looking for a non-existent customer service center and boldly act out the role of an obsessive maniac! ^0^!
…Was that it?
Did they draw my attention just to show me this? I felt my heart swell with frustration.
I roughly swept my forehead in irritation.
Taking a deep breath, I leaned back on the sofa.
“There’s no other method anyway.”
I was angry, but there was nothing I could do.
Since I’d already started on the obsession concept, I had to push through to the end.
If I changed the strategy midway, he would get angry like a typical Rofan male lead and ask why I suddenly became cold.
Damon evolving into an obsessive man?
No, I would just be more obsessive first.
Since it’d come to this, I’d show him the ultimate form of obsession.
Enough to make him run away.
Starting tomorrow, I’d put in even more effort to be clingy!
Determined, I fell asleep on the sofa at some point.
***
And the next morning.
“Are you Miss Celia Wolf, the detective?”
“Yes, that’s me…”
Before I could even put my resolution into action, however, a new guest came.
Looking out through the open front door, I saw a large carriage parked across the street.
It was a pure white carriage that seemed to proclaim ‘I am from the temple’ with its whole body.
Did they come all the way here in that? …Why?
“We are from the temple. Please come with us.”
“W-where to?”
Was I being taken away?
Did I unknowingly commit blasphemy?
The only thing I’d cursed so far was the system window.
“To the Northwest Temple. Didn’t you request a visit?”
“Y-yes, that’s right.”
But I didn’t request a pickup service.
Was their service always this good?
Did they always come to your doorstep if you didn’t show up?
It seemed shady, and their actions were a bit cult-like…
“All the windows are locked.”
While I was still stuck in confusion, Daemon had already finished preparing to leave.
Why was this guy so fast?
And why was he following me as if it was the most natural thing ever?
“I’ve packed everything. Is there anything else you particularly need?”
“Packed what?”
He silently opened his bag and showed me.
It contained the escape supplies I had packed last time.
“Oh… good job.”
Now take them out.
“We were instructed to personally escort you. Let’s go.”
“There’s no need to go this far…”
The priest personally led me to the carriage, opened the door, and answered.
“Because it was an order from the High Priest himself.”
…Huh? The High Priest? Why?
I wanted to ask more, but the unspoken pressure to get in quickly forced me into the carriage.
As soon as I sat down, Damon sat right next to me as if he had been waiting.
Ah, so this is how you’re going to play it?
“If you’re tired, you can lean on me and sleep.”
I’ll be even more clingy. Let’s see you try.
“I’m fine. You’re the one who has the great ability to sleep well even in uncomfortable places, Director…”
He even subtly threw a dig at me…
As expected, he was a tough opponent.
However, I had no intention of giving up either.
I’d show him what real clinginess was.
“I want to see you sleep.”
I whispered, subtly closing the distance between us.
“…”
Perhaps he didn’t expect this, as he silently turned his head away.
I noticed the fist he had placed on his lap tighten slightly.
I clearly won this round of obsession.
I’ll keep winning until he runs away!
I smiled secretly in the strangely silent carriage.
***
“Thank you for coming.”
“No problem. Thanks to the carriage you sent, I came comfortably.”
When we arrived at the entrance of the temple, a priest warmly greeted us.
“The High Priest is still in prayer, so please wait a little. You should be able to meet him soon if you take a leisurely look around the temple.”
“Why does the High Priest want to meet me?”
“Well, I don’t know the details either.”
This was something fishy about this..
I tilted my head in suspicion and followed the priest into the temple.
Entered the Northwest Temple.
1500 cash has been awarded as the first entry benefit.
Importance: A+
Danger Level: D
Hidden Cash Amount: 3500
The location information window immediately popped up.
It was of A+ importance.
Just by collecting the cash here, I could read quite a lot of <T.H.S>*.
“Our temple worships the goddess of the sea, Seiden. Many of our believers are fishermen and sailors.”
The priest explained while pointing to the statue of the goddess.
Found 300 cash under the statue of ‘the goddess who prays for the return of those lost at sea.’
“So, she helps those who have gone to sea return safely.”
“Yes, that’s right. You know exactly.”
Yeah, the system window told me.
I nodded and examined the statue.
I could see the goddess standing on the waves, holding something round with her hands.
“What is the goddess holding?”
“It is the light of guidance. A mysterious light that blesses everything on the sea,” the priest added more words after a moment of silence, “…Only heroes appointed through the prophecy could create this light. It would penetrate the deep sea, so that anyone could see it and find their way.”
So it was roughly a mobile lighthouse.
“Would you like to see the light?”
*Abbreviation for the hero’s spouse (name of the og work)
