I Can See the Comments on the Doomed Novel - Chapter 153



A Peaceful Everyday Life

The dancer on stage was none other than Eunbyeol.

She emerged in the same attire as Hild, dancing lightly.

With every wave of her hand, her clothes swayed along.

As she moved with delicate footwork, beautiful dance moves followed suit.

In such a short time, how had she learned so much?

Her dance was captivating enough to mesmerize the onlookers.

Though often forgotten due to the blindfold, she possessed the traits of a ‘succubus.’

Depending on the perspective, her allure as a woman might be the most intense.

Above all, the most enchanting aspect was the expression on her face as she reveled in the dance.

At least it was better than the expressionless Hild beside her.

And beyond all that, her movements were incredibly beautiful.

“It feels more like a fairy than a dancer.”

Before long, the warriors had also risen, joyfully joining the dance floor.

It seemed more about uplifting the atmosphere than putting on a show.

As Eunbyeol continued her graceful yet captivating movements, she suddenly spotted me.

She flashed a bright smile and slowly approached.

“Aren’t you staring a bit too intently?”

“Ah… I’m sorry about that.”

“Hehe, I’m not really trying to blame you. If it’s Jihoon, you can look as much as you want.”

I instinctively averted my gaze slightly.

Feeling a bit flustered, I didn’t know where to look at Eunbyeol.

At least it was a relief that her eyes were covered by the blindfold.

“Oh my~ avoiding eye contact again. Shouldn’t you be getting used to this by now?”

“I think it’ll take some time to get used to something like this.”

With a playful glint in her eyes, Eunbyeol leaned closer to me.

Her emphasized posture made my head feel lightheaded for no reason.

On the other hand, Eunbyeol seemed to enjoy my reaction.

Is this what it means to have the composure of an older woman?

“It’s only polite to say something if you see a new side of a woman. What do you think? Doesn’t this look suit me quite well?”

As Eunbyeol spoke, she twirled around in place.

Thanks to the flowing fabric and her hair, she looked almost like a goddess.

In an instant, about a hundred compliments for her sprang to mind.

But I awkwardly shifted the topic to something else.

“Why the sudden dance? If it’s something you’re being forced to do by Hella…”

“Oh! It’s not like that at all. I just wanted to do it.”

“You wanted to?”

“When I saw Hild dancing, her outfit and the way she moved were so beautiful. I wanted to try it myself. Plus, who knows when I’ll get another chance to dance like this?”

“Hmm.”

Was my reaction so different from her expectations?

Eunbyeol’s earlier confidence faded, and she looked at me with a worried expression.

“…Is something wrong? Should I not do it?”

“No, it’s not that.”

I scratched my cheek, taking a moment to find the right words.

But in the end, I couldn’t help but voice what I had felt since the first time I saw her.

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“Isn’t it a bit… revealing?”

Eunbyeol blinked at my words for a moment.

And, as expected, her eyes sparkled with mischief.

“Oh my… Are you jealous right now? Well, that doesn’t make me feel bad at all.”

“It’s not that… If something were to happen—”

“Don’t worry about that.”

She said this and then leaned in to whisper in my ear.

“I’ve already made it clear to the warriors here that I’m taken. Or should I make it an undeniable fact?”

A warm breath brushed against my ear, and my face flushed.

Looking at her expression, it was clear she intended to tease me.

“Alright, alright. Honestly, it was a beautiful dance. I couldn’t take my eyes off it.”

“Hehe, so it’s okay for me to do it then? Oh, but if Jihoon opposes it too much, I might not do it.”

“No, I’m not planning to stop you.”

I wasn’t exactly Eunbyeol’s boyfriend or guardian.

I had no right to interfere in that way.

Besides, the Eunbyeol I knew wasn’t the type to cause trouble over personal matters.

To be honest, all the women on our side are quite more capable than I am.

“Hmmm, I’m a bit disappointed by that reaction… But how about we dance to a song?”

Eunbyeol extended her hand with a bright smile.

Before I knew it, the surrounding warriors were drinking, and the place was filled with those dancing.

“I don’t know how to dance.”

“You just have to move to the rhythm, and it’ll look good enough. If you really can’t, I’ll lead you.”

Eunbyeol gently exerted her strength to lift me up.

Surely, if it came to strength, I should be stronger, yet her hand held a magical power that guided others.

“Ah, can I borrow Jihoon for a moment?”

“……Do as you please.”

Eunbyeol subtly gestured to Eve, who had been sitting quietly.

Eve gulped down her drink with a slightly sulky expression.

Eunbyeol, finding that cute, led me to the stage.

We began to sway lightly to the music.

She taught me a few simple steps.

“Oh my, you’re picking it up quickly!”

“I’m just barely keeping up.”

“With those looks and this level of skill, you could charm any woman at a party. Of course, handling the aftermath is another story.”

“I’ll have to keep that in mind.”

For a while, I learned to dance from Eunbyeol.

Before I knew it, dinner time had flown by.

Dancing with her at the warriors’ banquet was quite enjoyable.

“Hmmm, is that so? I wish I could have seen that; it’s a shame.”

Hyena said, lightly holding a wine glass in both hands.

It was probably a time when most of the warriors had fallen asleep.

I had been more or less dragged into Hella’s drinking party.

At the table, Hyena and Hild had already arrived, along with me.

It was a somewhat unexpected combination, a gathering of only beautiful women.

But I was now used to being the only man.

As I naturally settled into my seat, Hilda poured wine into the glass in front of me.

“Ah, thank you.”

Hilda merely nodded slightly without a word.

It was hard to tell if she was sociable or not.

Hyena turned to me and asked.

“But what about the others?”

“Yuri fell asleep early because she was tired, and Eunbyeol and Eve are sleeping together.”

“Together?”

“It seems they had something to talk about after what happened during the day. I heard it’s a pajama party just for the two of them. Eunbyeol said she was comforting Eve or something.”

“Oh, I see.”

Hyena nodded as if she understood.

For me, it was surprising that Hyena was so readily here.

She was even chatting quite amiably with Hela.

It seemed the rumor about them getting closer was true.

“So, have you two been childhood friends all along?”

“We’ve been close since elementary school. If I hadn’t become friends with Jihoon back then, I probably wouldn’t be here.”

“Hmm, he may not have a clue, but he’s somewhat useful, huh? No sense, but still useful.”

“Yes, that’s quite unfortunate, actually.”

The two of them nodded at me with faces full of maternal affection.

…It feels like they’ve teamed up to poke fun at me?

Hela sipped her red wine, maintaining a similar atmosphere to yesterday. Perhaps because there were more people, her expression seemed more relaxed and joyful than before.

“So, how was everyone’s first day in Niflheim? Any complaints?”

At Hela’s question, I shrugged my shoulders first.

“That much has been a trial from long ago. I’m actually grateful to be receiving such treatment.”

“Me too. I’ve always been in a position to receive help… I’m happy that my abilities can be of assistance to others.”

In response to our answers, Hela took a sip of her wine with a disinterested expression.

“Tch, as expected, the stories of the talented ones are boring. I find the tales of trashy villains much more comforting.”

“I may not be as strong as Jihoon, but I can certainly keep you company for drinks.”

Hyena had been sipping her wine since earlier.

The speed at which she drank was surprisingly quick, as Hild refilled her glass time and again.

“By the way, Hild, do you not drink?”

“I could if I wanted to, but I don’t particularly enjoy it. I tend to get quite rowdy when I drink, you see.”

Rowdy? The unexpected term made me tilt my head, and Hela burst into a fit of giggles beside me.

“In the past, I used to behead a pig and stick it on a spear, then fly around in the sky laughing… I was truly a madwoman.”

Even with Hela’s blunt words, Hild’s expression remained unchanged.

I was genuinely curious about what it would look like to see Hild flying around with a smile.

Perhaps Hena felt the same, as she turned to them and asked, “How did you two meet? The Queen of the Underworld and a Valkyrie—it’s not a common pairing, is it?”

“There’s really nothing to say about how we met. We were the only two survivors. It’s not like we had the luxury to fight in such a situation.”

Hild nodded in agreement.

“There was just a difference in our positions; Hela is an exceptional ruler. She provided me with a place when I had lost mine.”

“Don’t flatter me with such insincere words. It gives me goosebumps.”

Despite her words, Hela seemed to be in good spirits.

In a world that had perished, only the two of them remained divine beings.

Their bond was likely deeper than we could imagine.

“Anyway, starting tomorrow, you two will join the war.”

“Does that mean we won’t have other missions to handle?”

“Of course, there will be some, but it would be good to synchronize with the warriors. There are still some investigations that need to be done.”

If we could fight alongside the others, that would be a welcome change.

Considering the dangers, it would be safer than wandering through perilous zones.

‘Above all, that blue-haired man is also a concern.’

If Yuri’s condition is normal, I doubt we would lose.

He’s oddly someone I’d rather avoid meeting.

I also have a desire to move only after a proper investigation has been conducted.

The warriors I briefly met at dinner today were all remarkable individuals.

I wouldn’t mind fighting alongside them.

“Ugh, have I drunk too much?”

At that moment, Hena, who had set down her glass, said while rubbing her head.

Her cheeks were flushed with the warmth of intoxication.

“Are you okay?”

“Uh… I think I might be a little drunk. Could you guide me to my room if it’s alright?”

Hye-na swayed slightly, resting her head against my body.

The weight of her head, gently placed, was barely noticeable.

Hella, watching quietly, spoke as if in disbelief.

“…Don’t be fooled, human. That girl isn’t drunk at all; she’s just pretending.”

“Ah, Hella! That’s too much! It was a rare moment when no one was around!”

“A goddess always bestows her blessings fairly.”

Hye-na, who had seemed tipsy just moments ago, quickly regained her composure and puffed out her cheeks, shouting.

Hella merely shrugged her shoulders lightly.

Caught in the middle, I felt awkward and took a sip of wine.

“…Hye-na, I think it won’t matter to this man. I went to him in my underwear, and nothing happened.”

“…Oh? What kind of story is this?”

Hye-na smiled, but her eyes held a frightening expression that was anything but cheerful as she stared at me.

I averted my gaze and took another sip of wine.

I couldn’t help but feel grateful that no matter how much I drank, I wouldn’t get drunk.

It was hard to believe that a war would break out tomorrow.

It felt like a peaceful everyday life.