Chapter 12: Muyeol Island (Continued)

Shit…

I completely forgot. Saturday was taken up by the Prestige visit, and Sunday... well, Sunday was spent indulging in carnal pleasures.

The artificial island had arrived in Incheon on Saturday evening, so it’s possible she’d been waiting for my call since then. It’s basic etiquette—when someone gives you a gift, it’s customary for the recipient to reach out first. But I hadn’t called or even sent a text.@@novelbin@@

“I’ve been so busy that I’m starting to forget basic courtesies.”

Before the call could go to voicemail, I quickly answered.

“Yes, Auntie! Have you been well?”

* “Ah, Muyeol. Have you been doing fine?”

“Yes, of course! Oh, I’m actually on my way to see the island right now, Auntie.”

* “Oh, are you?”

Her voice over the phone sounded as composed as ever.

* “I hope you like it. I wasn’t very diligent about its upkeep, and I worried it might seem like a shabby gift for my dear nephew.”

“What do you mean, ‘shabby’? This is far more than I deserve. And most importantly, every time I see the island, I’ll think of you, Auntie. It’s a gift beyond value to me.”

* “…I’m glad to hear that. You know, every time I look at the roses you gave me, I think of you too.”

The conversation drifted into sweet, flirtatious territory.

We exchanged words laden with subtle longing and unspoken desires. Sometimes, I would make an outright suggestive comment, and she would respond in kind.

* “But, Muyeol, I must say I feel a little hurt.”

* “It’s not just me. How could you go an entire week without so much as a single message or call?”

* “Ah, yes. So much on your plate. And yet, you’ve managed to find time to… keep yourself entertained, haven’t you?”

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“….”

* “I’m not blaming you. It’s only natural for a man to pursue a woman. That’s what a penis is for, isn’t it? To sow its seed in as many… fertile grounds as possible. Preferably new and unspoiled ones, of course.”

* “But Muyeol, sowing seeds isn’t enough. If you claim someone as your own, you need to tend to them. Regular visits, gentle touches, and frequent calls are part of that care. You wouldn’t want to be the kind of irresponsible boy who abandons his garden, would you?”

“Yes, ma’am… I’ll be more mindful from now on.”

* “If I had the time, I’d come see you myself. But you know how hard it is for me to make room in my schedule. Last week, I had to drop everything because your grandfather suddenly summoned me.”

“Ah…”

* “Let’s make time to talk like this more often.”

“Yes, next time I’ll call you first.”

* “Good.”

* Go Min-ji.

* “What’s with the tone, brat? Didn’t even greet me properly.”

“…Have you been well?”

* “You know I haven’t. My Pacific trip got canceled.”

* “What’s this about? Wow, this brat’s attitude. I call to help, and this is what I get?”

“You’re helping me?”

* “You got that island from Mom, didn’t you?”

“Yes, I just landed.”

* “Then you already know—it’s a pain to use, isn’t it?”

* “You’re planning to build a prison there, right? Do you really think you can pull that off?”

* “I’ll help you.”

“…You will?”

* “Yeah, I will.”

* “By now, they should’ve arrived. I sent 15 Knights. With mechas included, it shouldn’t take more than a month.”

* “I’ve cleared my schedule for a month from now, so make sure you keep your promise.”

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