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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Vine
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“Mmm, so you saved this person’s… this lady’s life… and she offered to be your slave to repay the favor?”
“That’s the gist of it.”
That’s how I explained my relationship with Hilde.
The gacha is a secret, so it can’t be helped.
‘And I couldn’t think of any other excuse.’
Due to the nature of a deserted island, we inevitably have to stick close together.
It’s impossible to keep up an act for days, or even weeks.
This is the easiest way to explain the master-slave relationship between Hilde and me.
Robinson Crusoe also had a Native American companion, didn’t he?
Of course, I’m a bigger winner because that companion is an S-rank beauty, Hilde.
“But why a ‘slave’ in the 21st century?”
“She’s a slave in name only; she’s more like a maid. Hilde said she’s a noble from a small country in Europe. It seems that some old customs still remain there.”
“Mmm, well, there are still countries where nobles and chivalry exist. But such a beauty as a slave……”
Shin Seom-hwa scanned Hilde with an incredulous gaze.
It must be hard to believe that a beauty like Hilde is a slave.
‘She really is a former imperial princess.’
But it would be rude to say it’s strange to her face, since that’s what she says.
Especially since she’s probably out of her mind from being shipwrecked.
I decided to quickly move on.
“Do you have any clues?”
“Clues?”
“Like memories before you came to the island.”
“Mmm, nothing special. The ship tilted, I fell into the sea, and then when I opened my eyes, you were there.”
As expected, our timelines are completely different.
‘If what she says is true, then Shin Seom-hwa was in the sea for at least a few days. There’s no way she’d still be alive.’
That’s true even if she’s an A-rank ability user.
It doesn’t make sense.
“But… that’s a bit strange.”
It seems that Shin Seom-hwa has realized it too.
“You look like you’ve been on this island for quite some time.”
Shin Seom-hwa’s gaze went to our clothes.
Especially, my clothes are completely different from when I was on the ship.
“That’s right. I haven’t measured the exact time, but at least a few days have passed.”
“A few days?”
Shin Seom-hwa’s eyes widened.
“So I’ve been lost at sea for days?”
“About that. This island is a bit unusual. Especially, the mana is cut off, so abilities don’t activate at all.”
“Th, that can’t be…”
Shin Seom-hwa immediately reached out her hand.
But she couldn’t feel any power.
Even Shin Seom-hwa, who was an A-rank ability user, was just an ordinary woman here.
“Ah…”
Shin Seom-hwa’s face turned pale, as if the fact that her abilities didn’t work was quite shocking.
‘Unlike me, her ability is powerful and useful.’
The stronger the ability user, the more they rely on their abilities.
Shin Seom-hwa is probably feeling the inconvenience as if an ordinary person has lost one of their arms.
“Let’s move for now. Monsters appear here too, though rarely.”
“Mmm, yeah. If we encounter a monster in this state, we’re done for.”
“…”
Well, Hilde and I would be fine.
But I decided to keep my mouth shut.
As I said before, there’s no need to reveal my hand first.
‘And this side of the team leader is quite refreshing.’
Perhaps because she just woke up.
I can feel that she’s physically and mentally exhausted.
Of course, her beauty is still there even in this situation.
At least, it’s different from the haughty appearance I always saw at the company.
“Let’s get up for now. I have a place to stay, and we can be safe there.”
“Ah, that…”
Hilde and I got up first.
But for some reason, Shin Seom-hwa wouldn’t budge.
“Is there a problem?”
“My legs are weak… Could you wait a bit?”
Looking closely, Shin Seom-hwa’s legs were trembling as she sat awkwardly.
Well, it can’t be helped if she was swept away by the waves and collapsed.
I also had a hard time just crawling onto the beach at first.
‘I don’t want to waste time here.’
I have to handle the food we got from the sea,
and since there’s one more person, there’s a lot to do.
Even if we return home right away, time is a bit tight.
“There’s no helping it. Get on my back.”
“What?”
Shin Seom-hwa looked up at me with a surprised expression.
Is this really something to be so surprised about?
“We have to get back to the shelter before sunset. This is the fastest way.”
“That may be true, but…”
For some reason, Shin Seom-hwa’s ears turned red, and she was at a loss for words.
Just as I was about to speak again, Hilde raised her hand.
“Ahem! Ahem! Master, then should I carry her?”
“No, Hilde has to escort us.”
“Mmm…”
Hilde’s main weapon is a spear.
If she carries Shin Seom-hwa on her back, she can’t use it.
There might be monster attacks on this island.
At that time, Hilde, who is the highest level, should be the main force.
Then it’s better for me to take care of Shin Seom-hwa.
‘There’s a way to give her the Ability Use Permit… but I don’t want to give her such power right now.’
I don’t think Shin Seom-hwa is that kind of person, but…
She might try to stand above me because she has abilities.
In the worst case, I might be threatened and forced to hand over my resources.
‘Well, since I can turn the Ability Permit on and off at any time, I can just revoke it if that happens.’
Anyway, being able to use abilities is a big advantage on this deserted island.
If possible, I’ll keep that a secret.
‘Above all, I need Shin Seom-hwa to be as ‘dependent’ on me as possible for now.’
I know Shin Seom-hwa’s personality well because we were on the same team.
This is the most advantageous choice for me.
“Hurry up and get on my back. It’s not the company here, so no one will see.”
“Uh, okay. I’ll leave it to you, then.”
Shin Seom-hwa got on my back.
I was a little surprised because she was lighter than I thought.
‘I’m strong, but it seems like the team leader doesn’t weigh that much in the first place.’
How can she maintain such a weight with that figure?
Just like with Hilde, a woman’s body is a bit mysterious.
“Sorry, am I heavy?”
“No, you’re light.”
I answered honestly, but for some reason, she tightened her grip on my shoulders.
“Team leader, put your arms around my neck, not my shoulders. You’ll fall otherwise.”
“Li, like this?”
“Yes, well done.”
I headed into the forest with Shin Seom-hwa on my back.
Hilde’s smile from the side stung a bit, but I pretended not to notice.
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‘Wh, what is this?’
Arriving at the shelter, Shin Seom-hwa couldn’t hide her surprise at the sight that unfolded before her.
Using a cave as a shelter is understandable.
But a bonfire, various tools, and even a fence at the entrance.
These are not things that can be done overnight.
‘Kim Jinwoo… when did you get to this point…’
Even if there’s a difference in the time we arrived at the island, it’s only been a few days.
In a state where she couldn’t use her abilities, could she do the same, even if she had them?
She’s always been confident in society, but honestly, she’s not sure.
“Amazing. I honestly didn’t think it would be this nice.”
“It was just luck. Actually, I awakened a new ability here.”
“Reawakening?”
The unlocking of a secondary ability, which is said to occur in very rare ability users.
Did Kim Jinwoo do it, and on this kind of island?
“What kind of ability did you get?”
“It’s still not a combat-related ability. It’s an ability to create a warehouse that I can freely access.”
Kim Jinwoo gestured, and a dagger appeared out of thin air.
“I’ve been using this to find and store things washed up on the beach. I found the team leader while doing that.”
“You can use that ability here?”
“I guess it’s because it’s an ability obtained on this island.”
“Mmm…”
Is that why Kim Jinwoo feels different?
He seems much more confident than he was in society.
‘He seems to have gotten bigger too.’
He lifted her up effortlessly and didn’t look tired even after walking such a long distance.
No matter what he experienced, he definitely grew physically.
Even through his clothes, I could feel his firm muscles.
“There are many things I want to talk about, but let’s rest today. I’ll show you inside.”
“Ahem! Ahem! I’ll be in your care then.”
Shin Seom-hwa, going inside, was even more impressed by the tidiness.
Perhaps because of the ability Kim Jinwoo awakened, there weren’t many large objects inside.
But it was very clean for a natural cave.
“What’s this on the floor?”
“It’s animal hide. We’ve hunted quite a lot.”
With this amount, I can guess how much he struggled.
The more I look around, the more impressed I am.
Kim Jinwoo led her to another room in the back.
That room was also clean.
“I’ll leave you some clothes to change into here.”
“There are clothes too? Did you find them on the beach?”
“…Some of the shipwrecked ship drifted here. I salvaged everything usable. It disappeared the next day, so I’m glad I did.”
The clothes were clean as new.
Could the warehouse ability also do this?
“After you change, please rest comfortably.”
“Ah, is there anything I can help with?”
“Since it’s your first day, just focus on getting some rest. I’ll explain everything tomorrow.”
“Okay, thanks.”
Leaving only those words, Kim Jinwoo turned around without hesitation.
He’s reliable.
She thought so to herself without realizing it.
“Phew, I can finally change out of these damp clothes.”
She took off her white shirt, suit skirt, and even her black underwear.
Her white skin was revealed without a trace of thread.
She wanted to stay naked, but she couldn’t because Kim Jinwoo was there.
She’s worried about what would happen if Kim Jinwoo came back in, but…
‘No, he wouldn’t do that after being considerate enough to tell me to change.’
Kim Jinwoo has definitely changed.
Even though we were on the same team, he used to be a bit awkward around her.
But now, he’s definitely more relaxed.
She used to think it was because he was nervous around all the women, but now it seems that wasn’t the case.
‘That person next to him, Hilde… she’s very pretty.’
She’s so beautiful that it made her, even as a woman, gasp in admiration.
Milky skin, silver hair reaching her waist, and a perfect figure.
As a woman, she’s never thought she was inferior to anyone.
But Hilde gave her the feeling of being overwhelmed at first sight.
If such a beauty called a man ‘Master’, he would be filled with confidence.
‘…Before, he was a subordinate who always followed even unreasonable orders.’
Shin Seom-hwa quickly came to her senses.
Whatever the past, she’s currently dependent on Kim Jinwoo’s achievements.
If it weren’t for him, she might have frozen to death by now.
It was unthinkable to complain when she owes him her life.
“Phew, let’s ask him tomorrow if there’s anything I can help with. And I have something to tell him about the last time…”
To do that, she had to recover her strength quickly.
After changing her clothes, she lay down.
She massages her slightly recovered calves.
To be carried on someone’s back because she couldn’t even stand up.
It was a situation her pride couldn’t tolerate, even if no one else saw it.
‘Yeah, let’s just sleep and wake up.’
To go back to her old, confident self from society.
It was as Shin Seom-hwa lay down with that thought.
“Aang! Haang!”
Lewd moans could be heard from the other room.
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