The Trash Wants to Live
Chapter 14

There were many ways for her to replace out the truth, even if I had tried to hide it. She could simply ask Kwon Jae Hyuk and Jung Yi Joon or see the details from the car’s navigation.

Or check the GPS tracker she put on me… So lying would only raise her doubts.

“Gaun-dong? There… you don’t have business there, do you? Why did you go?"

Ki Hyun Joo looked puzzled by my answer. What do you mean there's nothing… There's the main character. He’d add you to the harem in the future.

But I couldn’t say that, so I swallowed the truth and lied.

"I just… I thought it'd be nice to build a hotel there. It has a beautiful view from a high place."

Of course, I didn't really intend to build a hotel. To build there, I’d have to drive out a lot of people, including the main character…

It'd be like asking for a fight with the main character. Ki Hyun Joo's expression became strange at what I said. Her expression asked, That's what you thought?

"…You’re suddenly interested in business matters? You've been acting weird lately. What's wrong with you?"

“I also have to slowly establish my position. I can't live like a rascal forever, believing solely in my status as successor."

“…”

"We’ve set up a guild, but that's a long-term business. The results aren't going to come right away, so shouldn't I also build up my position and reputation by doing other things?”

"And that is in the hotel business?"

"I thought it would be nice to build something else, not a hotel. The view is so nice."

“…”

"Isn’t real estate the only business that can benefit from the country itself?"

I shrugged and acted as if it was nothing. Looking at me like that, Ki Hyun Joo didn't say anything. She showed no interest in business of any kind, but I glanced back at her because she didn't respond.

Huh?

Ki Hyun Joo was smiling broadly, gazing at me with a mixture of pride, expectancy, and other indescribable emotions.

"Really…?"

“…”

"Good thinking!"

"Huh?"

"That’s right! From now on, you must also establish your position! Soon, you will be a high school student, and the three years will go by quickly… that's a good idea!"

Huh? Ki Hyun Joo's reaction was very different from what I expected. I assumed that Ki Hyun Joo would be neither interested nor offended by what I said.

If I have to be a jerk, Ki Hyun Joo will take care of everything for me, right?

But did she really like it that much? She could be acting, but it didn't seem like it. Ki Hyun Joo was a person with clear likes and dislikes. She's never been two-faced. Maybe it was because we were related by blood, but she was a woman who openly swore at me.

“Okay, so should we buy the land in Gaun-dong first? We have to purchase it so we can build a hotel or an apartment on the site.”

“Uh, no. That’s just one of the places on the list.”

Eek, if you buy land there and kick people out, you'll get on bad terms with the main character… I shook my head in a hurry to make sure Ki Hyun Joo wouldn’t do something.

She nodded and said she would continue looking into the matter.

"Okay, then, let me know if you have anything to do. I'll take care of everything."

Ki Hyun Joo looked really happy. I didn't quite understand since her reaction was too much just for her spoiled little brother coming to his senses. Ki Hyun Joo, who had complicated my mind, got up lightly and went out of the room.

"Ah."

Before closing the door, she gave a short exclamation and turned to look at me.

"The promise… you haven't forgotten, have you?"

Promise? What is she talking about? I didn't make any promises after I was possessed.

Then it’s a promise she made with Ki Yoon Jae…

Damn it, there was nothing in my memory. I sweated profusely.

Should I say I don't know? But the brightly smiling Ki Hyun Joo looked so happy that I nodded without realizing it.

"Of course."

Ki Hyun Joo's laughter deepened at that remark. She even beamed in her delight.

"I'm so glad you’re back. Then, have a rest."

Ki Hyun Joo couldn’t not hide her joy until the end and disappeared as the door closed. I was even more confused than before I ever met Ki Hyun Joo.

"What…”

Did I misunderstand Ki Hyun Joo? I wondered why Ki Hyun Joo betrayed Ki Yoon Jae… I thought it was because she wanted to be successor.

In fact, in the original novel, Ki Hyun Joo entered the main character's harem and took Ki Yoon Jae's place.

But… if that's the reason, it's weird.

Ki Hyun Joo's reaction just couldn’t be explained. The more I establish myself, the harder it would be for her to take my place. I couldn’t believe she was so happy.

Besides, what’s the promise?

It was so inconvenient that my memory wasn't perfect. I wasn’t sure, but… I had a feeling that that promise would be closely related to the reason Ki Hyun Joo betrayed Ki Yoon Jae. Was there any way to replace out?

She’s so happy, but now I can't tell her that I've forgotten…

I just sighed.

* * *

Woof! Woof! Woof! Arrrrrrrr! Woof! Grrrrrr…!

The reason why I'm making such a nonsense is because I'm Cookie from now on. What I mean is that I became a dog.

Damn it.

I vowed not to go out with those two after their outing, but the world wouldn't let me.

They fought whenever they ran into each other, but followed me every time I went out. Because of those jerks I could never spend my time alone.

And there they are it again…

The attacks resumed when I started going out again. It wasn't the same level of bomb used before, but these new raiders were gifted.

When the pair were attacked, they exchanged glances and naturally divided themselves into offense and defense.

Naturally, Kwon Jae Hyuk was on offensive and Jung Yi Joon was on defense. As soon as their gazes met, Jung Yi Joon hugged me, forming a shield.

After confirming that I was safe, Kwon Jae Hyuk pulled his weapons from thin air and disposed of the attackers.

That's awesome…

Kwon Jae Hyuk's ability was ‘Weapon Master’, which made him master of all weapons. He could summon any weapon and wield it freely.

He was so skillful at handling weapons, but somehow…

He has no hesitation.

He did not hesitate to look at his opponent's blood. I didn't mean to criticize him, mostly because weapons were tools meant to hurt others It was natural for attackers to see blood… But what I was trying to say was… he was too cold and calm considering that he had just awakened his abilities.

If I didn’t know him, watching Kwon Jae Hyuk dispose of attackers could’ve made me mistake him as a psychopath. One whose heart does not sway, even if he injured someone else.

Kwon Jae Hyuk is not a psychopath, but…

Then how to explain his skills? It’d be easier to excuse if that was the case, but he was never a psychopath.

Sometimes, I liked peaceful things, except Jung Yi Joon’s obsession with quarreling for incomprehensible reasons, and I was definitely emotional.

Anyway, I don't know if these two were on good or bad terms… the two fought like oil and water, but when an enemy appears, they act as if they’ve never disagreed.

"It’s over."

"Good job, Hyung."

"Huh? Shit! I'm speechless. Tsk!"

“…You did a great job, too."

Although Kwon Jae Hyuk had done the dirty work of dealing with the raiders, he was clean, lacking a single drop of blood splattered on him.

When I told Kwon Jae Hyuk as he approached me that he had done a good job, Jung Yi Joon raised his eyes sharply and stared at me like he was going to kill me.

I could tell Jung Yi Joon meant, “Is he the only one who did well?” So, I hurriedly spoke before turning away my gaze.

I sighed with relief as I saw Jung Yi Joon's eyes gradually revert to normal, and I heard laughter above my head.

Is it amusing? Yeah… If it wasn't funny, he wouldn’t laugh.

Kwon Jae Hyuk was laughing as he looked at my flustered struggling with Jung Yi Joon. When I looked sullen, Kwon Jae Hyuk reached out and patted my hair.

"I'm glad you're back to what you used to be. You know, like before."

"Before?"

“Yeah, before.”

Kwon Jae Hyuk's eyes turned somewhat sentimental. He was looking at me, but in reality, it seemed like he was gazing into the past, immersed in memories.

The old Ki Yoon Jae used to act like me?

You mean he wasn't a jerk before? He said I was acting like Ki Yoon Jae used to, but he didn't seem suspicious of my awkward behaviour due to my differing personality.

Is that why Ki Hyun Joo and Kwon Jae Hyuk, who know me so well, don't doubt me?

In particular, Ki Hyun Joo completely acted like a secretary. Of course, she had acted like my secretary before, but now she was acting like my hand and foot, as if she was compelled to take care of her younger brother.

What the hell was this jerk Ki Yoon Jae doing?

I thought I knew better than anyone, but as time went by, I realized that there were so many things I was unaware of.

It was all thanks to my imperfect memories. What happened in the past that made him such a good-for-nothing? And why am I being told that my foolish behavior seemed to be reminiscent of his past?

There's so little information.

If I asked Kwon Jae Hyuk or Ki Hyun Joo, I'd replace out… My clumsiness was a problem. So far, I’d been lucky, I didn’t even have complete memories.

I could end up being suspected. And the moment doubt becomes certainty…

I’ll die.

T/N: Sorry late post today, coz a bit busy. Also I wish to take a 1 week break, well let's see next week if I'm happy I'll post it. Thank you 🙏