I Was Kidnapped By The Strongest Guild
Chapter 125: Tie It Up!

The trembling ears of Gyeoul roused Yeoreum to consciousness.

Yeoreum knew she needed to comfort the frightened Gyeoul.

At that moment, even being flustered was a luxury.

"Was it Gyeoul? I didn't recognize you with the costume on."

"Yes, yes... I'm sorry, I didn't know I shouldn't be promoting."

Struggling, Gyeoul removed the costume head.

As a familiar child appeared, all eyes in the park were drawn to her.

"No, it's okay. Gyeoul, you can promote."

"Really? But just a moment ago..."

Gyeoul asked with her eyes.

"The park is owned by the guild. Selling without permission is forbidden, but you're a guild member."

"Oh..."

Guild member.

The sense of belonging in that word made Gyeoul's tail gently sway, though it wasn't visible under the costume.

"Gyeoul has the guild's permission. You can sell freely."

"That's a relief. I thought I was being a nuisance again."

Was she referring to her beginner days in the dungeons?

Yeoreum scratched her neck, looking down at the costume head.

The big, bulky headpiece was hard for a child to wear.

Being a promotional mascot is tough.

Definitely not something a small, fragile child should be doing.

'But I can't stop her from doing it...'

What can I do?

Yeoreum sighed deeply and picked up Gyeoul's costume head.

"Gyeoul, I'll handle the promotion."

"Promotion?"

"Yes. You're still so small, Gyeoul. It'll be hard for you"

After a moment of consideration, Gyeoul had to agree.

The suit was so bulky she had to hold her arms up high and sway her body whenever she walked.

There were physical limitations to her small body.

"Well... then I'll give you three-tenths of the sales proceeds."

"No... Yes, maybe?"

She didn't want to take the money, but it was clear Gyeoul would refuse.

She was more resolute about money and transactions than anyone else.

Yeoreum decided to use her share to buy treats for the kids.

"Can I take off the costume now?"

"Yes."

Gyeoul slipped out of the thick costume.

How on earth had she managed to move in that big costume with such a small body?

Yeoreum remembered the waddling Gyeoul as she picked up the costume head and clothes.

"I'll help you from the side."

"Oh, will you do that?"

"Yes. Levinas and Saebyeok decided to do the selling."

"Oh."

Had they divided the roles?

Yeoreum knew all this was led by Gyeoul.

Despite her young age, she was incredibly smart and mature.

Is our child a genius?

Unaware that she had become an overbearing parent, Yeoreum stroked Gyeoul's head, thinking they finally had some private time.

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To promote effectively, you need to show a variety of performances.

That's what I thought but the current situation was somewhat confusing.

"Um..."

"Yes?"

"Is this really going to work for promotion?"

Yeoreum, wearing the costume head, was sitting on a bench.

And I was sitting on her lap.

"Of course. Don't you see everyone looking here?"

"Hmm..."

I looked around.

People were indeed glancing our way.

I couldn't tell what exactly drew their attention.

"How is it, isn't the promotion going great?"

"Yes."

Do people in this world like dolls?

I didn't know, but decided to just sit still since the promotion seemed to be working.

I didn't particularly dislike being in close contact with someone.

Maybe because it had been a long time since I had physical contact, I was weak to this kind of skinship.

It was disappointing that I couldn't feel Yeoreum's body heat properly due to the costume.

"Hehe, I find working more fun than just resting alone at home."

"Really...?"

She's severely addicted to work.

I work a lot too, but it doesn't make me happy.

Feeling a mix of admiration and bewilderment at her mindset, I noticed two familiar figures approaching us.

"Gyeoul, who are you cuddling with?"

It was Jung Yu-na and Choi Jinhyuk.

At the sight of familiar people, my tail began to wag even faster.

"Um..."

Who I'm cuddling with?

Just as I was about to speak, Yeoreum suddenly stood up.

Then she quickly started to run away, still holding me.

"What are you doing! Don't just stand there!"

Jung Yu-na and Choi Jinhyuk chased after us.

Over Yeoreum's shoulder, I could see their faces turning stern.

"Why are we running?"

"It's just a joke."

Yeoreum whispered, quiet enough so only I could hear.

Was she initiating a playful chase?

It seemed like a common kind of prank among friends.

I decided to play along a little with her joke.

I wanted to act like a normal person too.

Bye-bye.

I waved at Jung Yu-na and Choi Jinhyuk as if to say goodbye.

It was a small provocation, suggesting they wouldn't catch us, and we would manage to escape.

"Um..."

Did I overdo the joke?

I felt a bit of regret afterward.

I glanced back with a worried expression.

"Gyeoul! It's not goodbye!"

Magical energy surged above Jung Yu-na's hand.

She manifested magic without a staff.

"Ugh."

She used magic just because I waved my hand.

Surprised, I closed my eyes, but my senses were sharp enough to understand everything.

"Ack."

Yeoreum's body lifted off the ground.

Her legs flailed as if caught by something.

"You little... ah, no."

Jung Yu-na started to curse but quickly changed her words.

It meant she was too angry to maintain her composure.

What should I do now?

Cautiously opening my eyes, Jung Yu-na swiftly grabbed my body.

"I'm sorry..."

Like a fish caught on a hook, I was dangling from Jung Yu-na's hand.

Apologizing was all I could do.

"Uh, what? What's..."

"I did too much..."

While saying this, I observed Yeoreum.

She was standing in front of Choi Jinhyuk with her hands raised.

"I surrender! I surrender!"

Yeoreum removed her costume head.

Her face, sweaty from the exertion, was revealed.

Seeing her giggling like a mischievous child, Jung Yu-na's tension dissolved.

"It's Yeoreum, is it?"

"You didn't know? I didn't either."

"Ah, your prank was too much."

The prank was excessive.

I guess it was.

Feeling sorry, my ears and tail drooped.

"I'm sorry... I won't play pranks again..."

"Uh, okay...?"

"I haven't played many pranks in my life... I didn't realize it was too much..."

I glanced sheepishly at Jung Yu-na.

However, for some reason, her pupils were just trembling.

Choi Jinhyuk approached her and commented,

"I thought it was fun."

"Yeah. Yu-na is unusually sensitive."

"Are you making a pun[1]...?"

Zap-

Jung Yu-na, who had been glaring at Yeoreum, sighed deeply.

She shook her head a couple of times and then knelt down in front of me.

"Don't worry, it wasn't bad enough to be angry about."

"Really?"

"Yes. I was just shocked thinking Gyeoul was being kidnapped. I thought Gyeoul was enchanted by the costume when you waved so nonchalantly."

"Ah..."

I thought we were just playing a game of chase.

So, I waved my hand as if to say, "Try catching me."

Perhaps in Jung Yu-na's eyes, it looked as if I was being kidnapped.

I think I understood why she was so angry.

"Don't worry too much; it definitely wasn't because of Gyeoul, okay?"

"Yes."

"And in the future, let's indulge in more pranks."

"Yes..."

My thoughts and those of the people around me are quite different.

I wasn't unaware of my lack of common sense.

'This is how I learn, one thing at a time.'

It's something that time and effort will resolve.

I decided to learn things gradually, without rushing.

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After finishing up business, I returned home.

I opened my notebook and sat down at my desk.

It was to calculate today's profits and their distribution.

Everyone was watching what I was doing.

"Hmm... Gyeoul, you're really good at arithmetic."

"Yes. It's basic."

"Basic? Being good at arithmetic is actually quite impressive."

"Hmm."

That is true.

There are plenty of adults who struggle with arithmetic.

Still, it was embarrassing to be praised just for arithmetic.

My face felt hot, so I just looked down at my notebook.

That was when I felt someone touching my tail.

Squish squish—

A small hand was playing with my tail.

I knew it was Levinas's hand without looking.

Did Levinas want to play with my tail?

I moved it around for her.

My swaying tail brushed against various parts of Levinas's body.

"Let's do this and-"

Levinas grabbed my tail with both hands and fiddled with it.

Curious about what she was doing, I turned around and my mouth fell open.

"My, my tail..."

My tail and Saebyeok's tail were tied together.

I tried shaking our tails to untie them, but they were knotted tightly.

"Levinas, did you tie the tails?"

"Yes! I'm going to tie Levinas's tail here too!"

Following glue, now tying tails?

At that moment, while wondering how to handle this.

My tail started moving on its own.

As Saebyeok shook their tail, mine, being tied to it, shook as well.

"You like it?!"

"Uh, yes..."

They must have thought I was the one shaking my tail.

If Levinas is happy thinking that, then so be it.

I just quietly nodded.

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[1. raei: Jung Yu-na is similar to the word 유난(yunan) which means 'sensitive.' It's kind of a double pun meaning both "Yu-na is unusually sensitive" and "Yu-na is being Yu-na."]

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