After failing at making Sairan scared, Hwee-Kyung ran out of ideas on how to make Sairan go away, so she began to think.

‘Is making him experience my curse the only way?’

If that were the case, Hwee-Kyung realized that she would have no choice but to travel with Sairan.

‘So I would have to go around with this big, strong, powerful man from a Lizardman tribe, who says he will protect my life?’

Hwee-Kyung looked at Sairan. And Sairan tilted his head, wondering why Hwee-Kyung was staring at him. Hwee-Kyung wasn’t unfamiliar with Lizardmen; there were some inside Automation too. However, even in the eyes of Hwee-Kyung, who was Human, Sairan was different from the other Lizardmen. Not simply because he was wearing precious clothing, but because of all the muscles that could be seen under Sairan’s scales and the dignity shown through Sairan’s attitude.

‘I can’t believe he has dignity.’

Even though Hwee-Kyung had to hide her true identity from others and didn't even like the fact that she was the lord’s daughter, she was still part of high society and felt embarrassed staring at Sairan.

‘...Well, it actually wouldn’t be so bad, would it?’

Hwee-Kyung quickly did some calculations in her head. She couldn’t send Sairan away like this, so she would have to kill him, but the chance of her succeeding was very low. And even if Sairan spared Hwee-Kyung’s life, she would have to risk letting someone who knew her true identity go. On the other hand, if she just...