Hospitalization (5)

What the hell?

Seriously, what does she think of me to want to install a hidden camera in my hospital room? Does she see me as someone who’d have sex even in a hospital?

How did she find out...?

She does have a good eye for these things. Must be because she’s with the Iris Guild.

“Hmm... Scarlett.”

“Yes?”

“I’ll just give her a sex footage, and you can pass it along to Alice. Should be fine.”@@@@

“I was thinking the same thing.”

“I’ll let you know when the timing is right. Record it discreetly.”

Scarlett needs to earn more trust, so occasionally involving her in these matters wouldn’t hurt. Last time it was Liliana. Maybe I’ll film someone else next time for better customer satisfaction.

Knock, knock.

“You can’t do anything, right? This is a perfect opportunity to bully you now. Wanna join, Scout?”

“I’m good.”

Liliana was poking my side and laughing.

Isn’t that too much for a patient?

“Fine, if it makes you happy.”

Since she hadn’t seen me for a few days, I let Liliana express her concern through playful teasing, opening up my side on the bed for her.

“What? No away...” Liliana stuck her tongue out and started fiddling with her smartwatch.

What’s gotten into her...?

★ Heroine Status Window

[Liliana]

[Affection: 97] (+1.3)

[Lust: 85]

[Appetite: 55]

[Fatigue: 45]

Current Status: I was worried too, but he doesn’t seem to care...

No, you said you weren’t worried... Haa...

I raised my arms and opened them wide for her. “Liliana~ You have no idea how much I’ve missed you.”

“Lies. Every time you speak, lies just come out automatically.”

“No, I’m serious. I’ve been thinking about you the whole time I’ve been here.”

“Really...?”

“Of course. Come here.” I tapped on the bed.

As expected of a high-end hospital, the bed was spacious. Liliana lay down next to me with a sulky face, and I comforted her by stroking her head.

“I’ve thought of you the most because I see you the most.”

Liliana looked at me while touching my body.

“Really? Is it true?”

Those eyes... they’re the eyes of a succubus. She wants it.

“Should we start filming?” Scarlett was already recording us with a small camera she’d brought along.

“Fine... Make sure to keep an eye out.”

The more footage, the better, so why not?

I reached for Liliana’s body, trying to be as oblivious to the camera as possible.

[Now, shut up, you annoying critter from the Shin Young Guild.]

“Sure, sure.”

Those pests will just have to sort themselves out.

While the Shin Young Guild has yet to issue an official response to the controversy, they couldn’t stop the barrage of damning revelations that kept unfolding.

Starting with the seemingly innocent team leader, the disclosures just kept coming. Sure, a behemoth like Shin Young won’t crumble from this alone, but it’s definitely a significant hit. I wonder if things will settle down a bit after this.

Dr. Kang Hyorin just needs to bring evidence about the Buyers Guild.

It won’t be long before they realize Nam Daehee is missing. They might have even caught wind of it by now. Kang Hyorin supposedly set up a magic circle, but days have passed already.

While pondering these thoughts, I was casually scrolling through some community posts.

Knock—knock—

“Lee Hoyeon, you have visitors.”

The knock broke my train of thought. It was my nurse.

“Who is it?”

“Scout and two others are here.”

“Ah... Okay, let them in.”

So she used ‘Scout’ to avoid catching Alice’s attention. The other two must be Nam Daeun and Nam Daehee.

I sat up in bed, getting ready to greet my guests.

***

Scarlett, Nam Daeun, and Nam Daehee were en route to Lee Hoyeon’s room.

“...”

“You seem tense. Nervous?”

Scarlett broke the silence as they headed to the room, having received permission for the visit. She observed the quiet Nam Daeun.

“A bit, yeah.”

Nam Daeun was troubled, contemplating why Lee Hoyeon had helped them and what had motivated him.

“It’s alright, sis. You’re really close friends with him, after all.”

“Yeah, but let’s keep the volume down in the room.”

Nam Daeun’s smartwatch buzzed. It was from the Buyers Guild, but she opted to ignore it. Nam Daehee was right beside her, and Lee Hoyeon had advised her to disregard any calls.

Buzz—

Something on Scarlett’s chest started vibrating—it was Liliana’s transformed necklace. It had been acting up since they left the dorm.

Scarlett touched the necklace gently, as if to soothe it. “We’re almost there. Just hold on.”

Soon, they reached the room. “Visiting hours are limited. Enjoy your time!” the nurse said, leading them in before vanishing.

Knock—knock—

“Hoyeon, may we come in?” Scarlett knocked on the door as the spokesperson.

“Come in.”

They entered upon hearing the voice from inside. Hoyeon was seated against the wall, facing them.

“You’re here early. Feel free to sit. There’s no food, but there are drinks in the fridge,” he said, glancing at Daeun and Daehee, who were looking around.

“Hello, handsome oppa. I came with big sis.”

“Hey, hello.”

After acknowledging the somewhat reserved Daehee, Hoyeon’s eyes met Daeun’s stoic gaze.

What’s that look about?

After spending so much time with Liliana, Hoyeon could read her eyes like a book, but Nam Daeun remained an enigma.

For the record, Liliana, now back in her succubus form, was rummaging through the fridge, deciding on what drink to grab.