Chapter 746

〈 Chapter 746 〉 Part 2, Chapter 6, Section 10

Before the full-scale assault on Seoul, I received a call from Shin-ra.

“We’re going to Seoul.”

While watching TV, she pointed at Seoul on the screen with shining eyes.

The TV was advertising various dessert cafes, and it just so happened that a popular program promoting desserts from a famous hotel was airing.

And coincidentally, the strawberry-themed dessert section was being broadcast, and I immediately understood why she wanted to go to Seoul.

“Do you want some?”

“It’s the latest release!”

“……”

When guys have hobbies, there’s always that urge to buy new stuff right away.

For instance, when it comes to games, pre-ordering the next installment in a series or buying the latest console upgrade is practically mandatory.

For women, it might be luxury items.

Whether it’s clothes, cosmetics, or shoes, there are those who feel compelled to purchase the latest releases.

In that sense, Shin-ra is quite cost-effective (?).

Why would a woman who considers her own body to be a masterpiece bother adorning herself with expensive jewels or accessories?

There is one thing Shin-ra can’t resist: the desire to try out new strawberry-related products.

“At least with strawberry processed goods, it’s manageable. We can order them online.”

She spends money buying all sorts of strawberry-related items one by one as snacks.

Even the fresh strawberries she buys for personal consumption are paid for with her own allowance.

Using the capital I gave her, she invested personally and profited from companies producing various strawberry products. She’s even planning to buy a nearby strawberry farm soon.

If someone asks me if I like strawberries or if I like yuri (lesbian themes), I’d hesitate before answering.

For her, strawberries are not just a passion; they are life itself.

“Let’s go shopping. And while we’re at it, let’s stay overnight.”

The latest strawberry cake.

A single fist-sized piece costs about 30,000 won.

It’s quite expensive considering its premium status, but it’s not something we can’t afford.

Both Shin-ra and I have plenty of money in our accounts.

“But Seoul…?”

“It’s a great opportunity to scout enemy territory.”

“Enemy territory?”

“The game takes place in Seoul, so naturally, exploring real-life Seoul will help us understand the game world better.”

“Anyway, the Seoul in the game is just ruins.”

“Eh, don’t nitpick.”

Shin-ra suggested investigating Seoul.

“Isn’t this just an excuse for you to go sightseeing in Seoul?”

“It’s also been a while since we went on a date. So, do you dislike the idea of a date?”

“I like dates.”

Staying cooped up inside day after day gets old eventually. Even if rolling around in bed together has become our daily routine, occasionally stepping outside to breathe new life into our everyday lives is a good idea.

“When should we leave? Should I warm up the car?”

“Hmm… No need. Instead of worrying about driving, let’s take a taxi or bus.”

“Should we just hop on the subway and go somewhere random? Anyway, we’ll likely move through tunnels in the game too.”

“Or we could do a city tour. These places here and here.”

“…You.”

Got it.

Shin-ra simply wants to go on a dessert tour. Specifically, she wants to visit Instagram-famous strawberry dessert shops.

Aside from the fact that most of her destinations are cafes, it’s almost the perfect Seoul date course.

‘Anyway, I only need to focus on one part of the date.’

Hotel.

That’s it.

“By the way, Shin-ra. There’s one very important issue before we go to Seoul.”

“An issue? We don’t lack money or time, right?”

“The point is that you don’t care what others think when people look at us. Specifically… your hair.”

“My hair?”

Shin-ra pointed to her blue hair.

A color that perfectly matches her Blazing Phoenix abilities, and one that no one else in this world naturally possesses.

No matter how uniquely dyed an idol’s hair may be, nothing compares to hers.

In short, it draws attention.

Unnecessarily.

“In this country, blonde foreigners already attract glances, but a blue-haired foreigner? Imagine how much more attention that would draw.”

“Then, what if I cosplay as Phoenix?”

“There aren’t many public cases where the human form of Blazing Phoenix has been revealed. What are you talking about?”

“Hmm… troublesome.”

Though ridiculous, the idea of her cosplaying as her own alter ego might actually be safer than going out as she is.

Commander and heroine cosplay.

If we act like a couple attending a gaming event on the weekend, we’ll get some odd looks, but it won’t lead to major misunderstandings.

Still, this isn’t ideal.

“What about a wig? Or should we dye your hair? Covering it with a hat has its limits too.”

“Hmm… Then, how about this?”

Shin-ra snapped her fingers.

And then she swept the floating Blue Flame across her forehead and down the back of her head.

“Isn’t changing hair color instantly part of a goddess’s power?”

Sssaaah.

“Ta-da! Customization complete.”

Her hair turned a brilliant gold.

“I referenced my in-game character’s hair color. How does it look?”

Just like playing as “Baek Cheonghwa (Female)” in the game, Shin-ra transformed into a typical blonde-eyed foreigner.

“This way, there won’t be any problems, right?”

“Hmm… Well, now I’ll look like a man married to a foreigner.”

“Mother, do you dislike the idea of being seen as a married man? Or is it about having a girlfriend?”

“Being married to an alien would be even more unique, wouldn’t it?”

“Puh-hehe.”

Shin-ra winked and dragged me into the dressing room.

“Then, it’s about the outfit next. Come on in.”

Since moving into the new house, our dress room was filled with both Shin-ra’s and my clothes.

“Hmm-hmph, what should I wear? Pick my underwear for me.”

Did we buy all these clothes? Not exactly.

Most of them were made by Shin-ra using magic.

Although using interdimensional powers in the real world feels strange, it seemed harmless for such trivial matters.

“How about white?”

“It’s too plain.”

As an SSS Rank Special Ability user, Shin-ra has immense power.

“Black? Red… Hmm, too much. Maybe blue since my hair is now gold? Puh-hehe.”

“Let’s go with whatever strikes your fancy.”

“Adopted.”

So, she’s making good use of ‘Magic Applied to Daily Life,’ something I used to do as ‘Blazing Phoenix.’

“Should I make the coat myself or choose something else?”

“Let’s just use what we already have. Wouldn’t it be problematic if the magic wears off outside and we end up as a naked couple in the middle of Seoul? That would cause chaos on social media.”

“Hmm… You’re right. Then, let’s just go casual. Though, these designs are too game-like, aren’t they?”

Shin-ra regretfully put back the outfits she had created.

Even though they were inspired by “Heroine University Freshman Uniform Set” or “Heroine Casual Skin Set,” …

‘They’re specialized for cute girl games, but wearing them in real life makes them stand out.’

Shin-ra often referenced in-game skin designs when creating clothes with magic.

As a result, the clothes felt less like everyday wear and more like video game character costumes.

There was definitely a difference between the ready-to-wear clothes Shin-ra bought herself and the magic-made skin-based outfits.

If regular clothes are designed by women for women, then Shin-ra’s magic-created outfits were clearly designed by men for women.

Meaning, they’re made to look good on men.

I like them, but I don’t want other people enjoying the view.

“Then, how about this?”

Shin-ra pulled out an outfit.

“…Impossible to imagine a golden-haired, blue-eyed foreigner choosing this.”

“Isn’t that the fun part?”

The outfit Shin-ra chose was completely unexpected.

“Anyway, we’ll exchange vows later, so wearing it early won’t hurt, right? If I’m going to draw attention anyway, you wearing this won’t seem strange either.”

“……”

I took out something from a box in response to Shin-ra’s suggestion.

“This will definitely draw some aggro.”

“It’s because you’re handsome. Puh-hehe.”

“…It’s not because you’re beautiful?”

“Let’s say it’s both.”

Shin-ra picked up one of her outfits hanging on the rack.

“Does it look good?”

“If the hanger looks worse than the clothes, what will we do?”

“Puh-hehe, same goes for you.”

Shin-ra pulled me toward her.

“Let’s change quickly and go.”

The outfit Shin-ra pulled out…

It was the traditional Korean dress we had purchased as a couple, just in case.

K-Traditional Dress.

Hanbok.