I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents Chapter 74: Well, That Could Happen

I was a bit concerned, but ultimately, Airi had given her permission.

Feeling that it was okay to follow my heart, I relaxed and headed towards the eting place.

rilyn, who was waiting for there, dressed the sa as before.

Youve arrived, Hyo-sung.

Sorry, it took so ti.

No, its okay. I can wait a bit, especially since its been a long ti.

rilyn said this, scanning over.

As she did so, the smile on her lips beca more pronounced.

Youve changed your outfit from earlier Hehe, maybe its because Hyo-sung is wearing it, but what you have on now looks great~

Her complint was focused more on than on the clothes.

Feeling a bit embarrassed by her words, she looked down at her own body, draped in a black cloak, and began to express regret.

anwhile, I didnt think to change Maybe I should have changed into sothing nicer?

No, its fine. After all, were just eting for a casual al today.

A casual al? Dont tell you plan to end todays eting with just that?

Yes?

Well, since weve t after a long ti, I want to spend more aningful ti together to celebrate our reunion. For example

rilyn trailed off, then leaned in closer to my ear.

Feeling embarrassed by her subsequent whispering, I blurted out my confusion towards her unwittingly.

rilyn.

I had montarily forgotten.

She was soone who actively joked about such things.

Hehe, its just a joke~

Even if it was a joke, such a frivolous one didnt look too good.

Unsure about voicing my displeasure, I suppressed my words, and she, turning her back to , began to lead the way down the street.

Well, no use in dawdling, lets have a al first Do you have any place in mind to recomnd, Hyo-sung?

Is it okay for to decide?

Ironically, Im not from the empire. Im used to visiting unfamiliar places, but Im still not well-versed in the local geography since the last ti I was here, I only stopped by briefly.

Indeed, even a frequent traveler couldnt know everything about a newly visited place.

So, thinking it was best for to lead today, I began to follow her, eyeing a familiar signboard in the distance.

Theres a decent restaurant nearby. Its a bit pricey, but I can afford it.

Oh my~ Hyo-sung, are you treating to the al?

Of course, I should treat you since its been a long ti. rilyn, youll surely be satisfied, just like Airi was when we went last ti.

It may be expensive, but its worth it.

As I smiled, imagining rilyns happy face, I noticed her suddenly stop in her tracks on the street.

With Airi

rilyn?

Who is Airi?

Ah, well, thats

My response trailed off abruptly.

Seeing the coldness on her face as she turned to , I almost felt as if my heart had stopped.

No, not stopped, but it had slowed down.

For that brief mont, the look in her eyes was indelibly etched into my vision.

Hyo-sung.

But even that brief silence seed to bother her.

She spoke to again as ti flowed on.

Well, that could be.

Her voice was light, contrasting with her previous coldness.

There was no trace of her usual playfulness or coquettishness.

As if, for that mont, she had beco soone else.

rilyn? What did you just say?

Ah!

Just as I was worried about that point, rilyn eagerly approached.

I was startled by her sudden action, but by then, rilyn was already clinging to my arm.

Hehe, shall we go right away?

M-rilyn, suddenly linking arms like this!

Whats the matter? Its okay since we havent t for a long ti, right?

Saying that, rilyn leaned her head against my arm.

I felt her softness pressing against from various points, but I pretended it was fine and started moving again.

Yes, then Lets go.

Hehe, thank you~

rilyn, walking with and expressing her small gratitude, seed to have lost her previous severity, as if it were all a lie.

As if that feeling itself were an illusion.

As if emphasizing sothing wordlessly.

No, it wasnt just my imagination.

Even though I didnt have much experience with won, I wasnt so oblivious as to not understand what rilyn felt for .

Especially since she left and returned even after leaving such a letter.

Wouldnt it be strange to think she had no feelings for ?

The na of this restaurant is Storm of Ti and Space. Quite unique, isnt it?

Ahaha, yes. Its a very unusual na.

As much as I pondered this, sitting across from her in the restaurant, I couldnt help but feel complicated watching her smile so freely.

Once, upon receiving her letter, I had dread of a special relationship with her, but now I was sorting out my feelings for her and contemplating new connections.

Yes, there had been a commotion before I t rilyn, so I had to be cautious about this aspect.

Her previous gaze was enough to raise such an alarm.

Um, just having a al might be a bit plain Shall we order so drinks too?

As I was collecting my thoughts, rilyn quietly asked while looking at the nu.

Regaining my composure and looking into her eyes, I could see her smiling, unaware of my inner turmoil.

Drinks, you an?

Today is a day to celebrate our reunion. I think it would be nice to commorate it with a drink.

Ah, well, I dont think I can drink today.

A disappointing answer to her anticipation.

But it was unavoidable.

Before coming here, Airi had expressed her worries about possibly getting drunk and causing a mishap.

Do you dislike alcohol?

Its not that I dislike it, but it seems difficult to drink today.

Then it cant be helped.

rilyn expressed her disappointnt but reluctantly accepted it.

Relieved that it passed without issue, I then placed our order with the waiter and spent ti chatting with rilyn.

Most of our conversation was about the recent updates in our lives.

I shared my accomplishnts as an adventurer, and rilyn briefly talked about her journey back to the empire after successfully resigning from her lord.

Given the chaotic world, my return was delayed.

Though much was left unsaid, it was clear she had endured a lot.

Her concluding remarks subtly revealed such concerns.

Ahaha, its good that you returned safely.

Yes, its a bit late, but I guess its ti to start anew from now on.

Her statent was laced with bright smiles and anticipation.

I couldnt respond, only managing an ambiguous smile.

Starting anew from now

Even though I had already sorted out my feelings for her and was moving on to new relationships

Would she still show the sa smile if she knew my circumstances?

Your order has arrived.

As I was feeling anxious, luxurious dishes were gradually set on the table.

rilyn, pausing our conversation, picked up her fork and knife, turning her attention to the food.

Hehe, now that weve shared our updates, shall we start eating?

rilyn began cutting the well-cooked veal steak with her knife.

After ticulously cutting a piece, she picked it up with her fork and opened her mouth.

She naturally directed the fork towards my mouth, not hers.

Here, Hyo-sung. Ahh~

rilyn then opened her mouth, indicating that I should follow suit.

Feeling embarrassed by her action, my gaze unconsciously began to wander around.

rilyn, as I ntioned before, doing this in public is a bit

I dont do this with just anyone. Its because its you, Hyo-sung.

Weve just t again after so long, this much is okay, right?

Despite my discomfort, rilyn smiled coyly and pushed the fork towards more assertively.

Her gestures, which were not forceful during our first eting, now appeared more assertive.

Even after being apart for over three months, it seed like the feelings we shared back then hadnt faded.

Just for today.

Unable to refuse such sentint, I ate the steak, and rilyn, watching my reaction, chuckled and picked up another piece with her fork.

Now, Hyo-sung, one more bite Hmph?!

But was I going to just let this happen?

Seizing the mont she opened her mouth, I cut a piece of steak and fed her, causing her to look at in surprise.

After all, I brought you here. I ca to treat you to this food, so it would be a problem if you didnt eat, right?

She chuckled and swiftly removed the fork from her mouth.

As we locked eyes, rilyn swallowed the at in her mouth and continued to stare at .

Is it good?

Yes, yes.

Maybe she didnt expect to be so forward?

Her voice quivered unexpectedly, and then she lowered her head and replied quietly.

Very tasty. Maybe its because Hyo-sung fed it to that its even more

Her voice seed almost timid, yet she couldnt hide all her emotions.

More than the fact that I ate what she offered

The fact that I fed her seed to be perceived as sothing more special.

Im glad that youre satisfied.

Feeling satisfaction just by observing her surely ant I hadnt completely let go of my lingering feelings for her.

Even though I couldnt prioritize her over others, I still hoped she would be satisfied

Regardless of how our relationship would evolve, my sincere wish was for her happiness.

Excuse , please.

While we were dining intimately, a waiter interrupted and rilyn.

Then he placed sothing on our table and gestured towards a secluded corner of the restaurant.

The gentleman over there asked to give this to you.

This?

Turning around, I saw a middle-aged man wearing a fedora.

He brushed his long hair back, draped his coat deeply, and stood up, moving towards the restaurants exit.

His back felt strangely familiar No, that couldnt be.

Why would that vampire appear here, of all places? I laughed and opened the envelope on the table, finding two tickets and a familiar note.

[Young man, as a token of appreciation for showing sothing good at my regular breakfast spot, Ive prepared a small gift for you. I hope you and the lady have a wonderful ti.]

Damn it.

Using the term breakfast in the evening was a dead giveaway.

Ah, haha. It seems soone has taken a liking to us.

In that mont, I was bewildered, realizing that the vampire was really a regular here and that I had been spotted with rilyn instead of Airi.

Trying not to show my surprise, I smiled vaguely, but rilyns gaze was not on the tickets in my hand but towards the restaurants exit.

Her lips lost their smile, and she followed his retreating figure with her pumpkin-colored eyes, previously shown to .

It seems harmless for now; shall we hold off on it?

rilyn?

Oh, sorry. I was just concerned about the person who showed us kindness.

rilyn switched the mood back, chuckling softly.

It would be a lie to say I wasnt bothered by the abrupt change in atmosphere, but for now, I chose to overlook it.

Whatever might happen later, Airi trusted that I would return safely.

Hmm, these tickets seem to be for an opera nearby. You said you had ti until the evening, right?

Yes, if rilyn is okay with it, we can go together

Yes, since Airi gave her consent, it should be fine for now.

As long as the whims of transcendent beings she often warned about wouldnt occur, the foretold future should not deviate