The Traditional Hero Story (39)

Once again, the logic of ‘I’d rather keep her for myself than give her to Siwoo’ is sound. For Siwoo’s sake, and for Louise’s sake, this is the right thing to do. I can’t really explain why, but it just is.

But the problem is… now that I think about it, I’m two-timing Sophia, aren’t I? Acting on impulse was all well and good, but I didn’t think about Sophia. She spends every day volunteering to help the victims, while I’m thinking about cheating on her. I’m absolute trash.

But thinking it through further, this was a harem story to begin with. Would Sophia understand if I added one or two women to the mix? Polygamy isn’t rare in this fantasy world, and Sophia might be able to accept it.

-Bang

“Oppa! You got here before me? Ahaha, you’re all sweaty! You worked hard today, too.”

Speak of the devil, and Sophia appears. As soon as I thought of her, Sophia returned to the inn after finishing her work. When she saw me, she smiled brightly and ran over. No matter how many times I saw it, her smile always lifted my spirits.

“You worked harder. Come here, I’ll give you a hug.”

“Really! You smell like sweat! Hehe… Still, I want to stay like this forever.”

That did prick my conscience, but I’d already made up my mind. Well, it’s not like this is the first time I’ve acted like trash. Besides, isn’t it easier to ask forgiveness than permission? I believe in our Saint.

And besides, in the end, this is all for world peace. Educating Siwoo, gaining a reliable ally in Louise—all of this is, from a broader perspective, work for the future. Ah, I’m serious! Goddess, you understand me, right? Mm-hmm. I can’t actually hear the Goddess affirming me, but her voice rings so clearly in my ears...