Thanks to Eun-ha's group accommodating him, future Yu-seong blended into Pandora Clan without much trouble.
People who didn't know the hidden circumstances considered him as Eun-ha's distant relative and a guest clan member who would live with the clan for a while.
Of course, there were some suspicious reactions about future Yu-seong.
"The Clan Lord has a relative not much younger than him? And that relative is a player? It's strange... If such a relative existed, we should have known about it long ago..."
"It is quite sudden."
"Somehow... Doesn't he look like how Yu-seong might grow up? That person not only resembles the Lord, but he looks almost exactly like Yu-seong..."
"Come to think of it, that person is also called Noh Yu-seong, right? It's interesting that they have the same name. While namesakes aren't rare, it's too much to dismiss as coincidence..."
"But is he really planning to leave after a short stay? I have a feeling he might quietly settle down in the clan like this... Won't he end up taking an executive position someday?"
"You mean he's a parachute appointment through connections as the Clan Lord's relative? It's certainly suspicious."
But even if people were suspicious of future Yu-seong or showed hostility, there was nothing to gain from it.
Rather, it would only harm them if they fell out of favor with Eun-ha and the executive officers, the so-called Eun-ha faction...
"Big Yu-seong might be little Yu-seong from the future? Impossible! Does that make any sense? This isn't some old Dragon Ball... You might as well draw a manga!"
"We just need to follow the instructions from above, that's all. It's not particularly harmful anyway..."
"And so what if he's a parachute appointment? Isn't it not bad to get close to him in this opportunity? You never know, something might happen later..."
Like this, those who reached their own conclusions decided to focus on their own work without paying much attention.
Above all...
"Hey, what does age matter? I came in late so I'm your junior. Just treat me comfortably! Anyway, I'll be in your care for a while!"
Future Yu-seong had potential.
Contrary to people's initial concerns that he might be somewhat overbearing given his connection to the clan's upper echelons.
He treated them respectfully and quickly gained their favor.
Thanks to that, no discord arose.
They got along well and sometimes even went on missions together.
Then one day.
'I should take a bath as soon as I get in. I can soak leisurely today.'
Seoul Junggu, Pandora Clan Hall.
Kaede was walking down the corridor.
Having finished her mission early for once, she was thinking of taking a steam bath as soon as she returned to her room.
Soaking her body in warm water would surely relieve her fatigue.
'This is relaxation.'
Time to rest comfortably without minding others' eyes!
Just imagining it made her heart swell.
Her steps were lighter than ever, and she unconsciously hummed.
At that moment.
'Ah.'
Future Yu-seong was walking from the opposite corridor.
Their eyes met.
Kaede skillfully put on a facade as if nothing had happened.
"Are you coming back from work too?"
"Ah, moth... Aunt."
"..."
Future Yu-seong approached with a bright face.
He hurriedly averted his gaze and mumbled his words.
But Kaede, with her good senses as a ranger, couldn't have missed it.
'This kid, just now...'
He clearly was about to call her mother again.
Kaede was incredibly perplexed.
Nevertheless, she strained her face trying not to show it.
Because of that, it looked to future Yu-seong like she was frowning...
Of course, she had no way of knowing.
'Gasp! Is she angry now? Of all times, I made a slip of the tongue... Oh, what should I do?'
Meanwhile, future Yu-seong couldn't help but feel anxious.
He cursed his sister Noh Yu-eun, who didn't exist in this world yet.
After all, this current situation was because her filtering magic wasn't functioning properly.
Anyway.
"Ahaha... Then Kaede aunt, I have another schedule so I'll go ahead. Good work!"
To somehow smooth over the situation, to avoid making any more mistakes.
And to avoid Kaede's anger!
Future Yu-seong chose to escape as naturally as possible.
Fortunately, contrary to his worries.
"..."
Kaede just blankly stared at the spot where future Yu-seong had disappeared, without chasing after him to interrogate.
She was lost in thought, unconsciously unfolding an imagination.
"So, I..."
In the future.
Could it be that she becomes Noh Eun-ha's wife?
"No way..."
Kaede denied it with a trembling voice.
She pressed her hand to her forehead.
"Why would I with that guy..."
<Monarch> Noh Eun-ha, who is the Pandora Clan Lord and also leads the 4th generation Twelve Seats.
Her first meeting with him was the worst.
However, now after knowing him for a long time, she had no ill feelings towards him at all.
For Kaede, he was now a friend she could share daily life with, a colleague she could trust and rely on, a hero worthy of respect and an object of awe, and therefore a goal she wanted to surpass.
She never thought of him romantically...
"Ugh."
...It's not that she hadn't thought about it at all.
If she were to fall in love, maybe the other person would be a man like Noh Eun-ha.
Someone whose very existence was reassuring, someone she unknowingly wanted to lean on...
Kaede had vaguely thought so.
Even so.
'He's a married man...'
Eun-ha already had owners.
And even four of them at that.
'I know he's a good man, but I prefer someone who only looks at me. Such a harem man is absolutely...'
Damn it.
The more she's conscious of it, Noh Eun-ha keeps coming to mind and messing up her thoughts.
She gets unnecessarily worked up.
Her face gets hot.
Then another thought struck her.
'Come to think of it...'
Didn't Eun-ha tell her about herself before the regression when he confessed about his regression?
According to the story, she...
'For some reason I don't know why, I was in On Tae-yang's harem, he said.'
Kaede frowned.
Since On Tae-hee wasn't present, curses involuntarily came out.
She really couldn't understand.
'Why on earth did I from before the regression give my heart to such a guy?'
She wanted to confront her pre-regression self.
It's just frustrating that she can't.
On the other hand, it brought up unnecessary assumptions.
"Maybe..."
Perhaps, she...
Has a tendency to like being neglected by her lover?
Or feels masochistic pleasure when her lover embraces other women...
"Crazy."
It can't be.
Please.
She is absolutely not like that.
But if it's Eun-ha...
Thud!
Feeling as if she wasn't herself, as if she would never be able to get out if she fell in too deep.
Kaede banged her head against the wall.
Only after hitting it a few times did she seem to come to her senses.
The problem was.
"What are you doing?"
"..."
That scene.
Of all people, Bae Su-bin caught her.
Kaede, who was rubbing her reddened forehead, couldn't help but be flustered seeing Bae Su-bin who had suddenly appeared.
"Has this girl finally gone crazy? Hey, if you're going to go crazy, do it gracefully. Don't just bang your head against innocent walls..."
While pretending to be concerned on the outside, Bae Su-bin narrowed her red eyes mischievously and giggled as if to show off.
Kaede growled lowly while hiding her embarrassed feelings.
"Shut up and go on your way."
"I was about to do that anyway? I should go get the CCTV footage!"
"Hey!!!"
Bae Su-bin dashes away.
Kaede, uncharacteristically shouting, chased after her.
At this point, she resolved to kill the witness.
* * *
At that time.
"Mother!"
Future Yu-seong, who had fled from Hoshimiya Kaede, found Han Seo-hyeon.
She, who was working in her office, welcomed him gladly.
"Mother!"
"It's Yu-seong. Did you come to report? It was dungeon exploration in Euljiro, right? Did you do well with the people who went with you? You didn't get hurt anywhere, did you?"
"Yes, everyone worked well together so we resolved it well without getting hurt. I already did the report outside!"
"I see. That's good."
What a handsome son, no matter whose child he is.
Han Seo-hyeon looked up at future Yu-seong and smiled gently.
Then she handed him snacks placed near the table.
They were snacks prepared for Eun-ha and four-year-old Yu-seong who occasionally visit the office.
"Eat this."
"Ah, I haven't seen this in a long time. I used to eat it deliciously when I was young... It's been a while."
"You don't eat it now?"
"Well, it's not that the company went bankrupt or production stopped, but the taste changed at some point. So I stopped looking for it. Hmm... Wow, it's that old taste. It's delicious."
"Then you should eat a lot while you're here. There's more, so take as much as you want."
"Yes!"
Future Yu-seong, who seemed lost in memories for a moment, munches on the snacks.
Soon he reaches for the bowl and takes a few more.
Han Seo-hyeon, who was quietly watching that scene as if it was lovely, soon spoke up.
"So what business did you have to come find me?"
"...Wow. How did you know? As expected of Mother."
"You're my son, why wouldn't I know?"
Future Yu-seong's amazed reaction is exactly the same as four-year-old Yu-seong's.
Han Seo-hyeon chuckled.
Future Yu-seong spoke to her shyly.
"Well, actually... Before coming here, Mother secretly asked me. To definitely tell you. I'm not supposed to do this, but... Still, I'm Mother's son, right? Hehe."
"You mean the future me?"
"Yes."
"What did she ask you to tell me?"
"Just a moment, your ear..."
A message from her future self...
She couldn't help but be curious.
Han Seo-hyeon offered one ear.
Then future Yu-seong whispered.
"Please take care of our Yu-seong. You'll understand without me saying it. And my advice is..."
Enjoy it with Eun-ha while you can.
Shouldn't you enjoy it a lot even now?
But make sure to use contraception.
Instead, during this period I'm talking about, absolutely...
"Um... Mother?"
"..."
At the advice from future Han Seo-hyeon conveyed through future Yu-seong's voice.
Han Seo-hyeon closed her eyes for a moment and fell into thought.
Even when future Yu-seong called out worriedly, she didn't move.
Then.
"...I see."
Han Seo-hyeon, opening her eyelids, murmured in a chilling tone.
She had noticed the intention of the advice delivered with maximum restraint on clues, lest it affect the future.
It meant that Eun-ha is not satisfied with them and takes in more women in the future.
She didn't know how many, but.
"So that's what it means."
Whether future Yu-seong was there or not.
Han Seo-hyeon giggled without minding his gaze.
Her lips curved into an arc.
"Thank you, Yu-seong. Thanks to you, I know what I need to do from now on."
"Ah... Yes... Then Mother, I'll be going now."
"Alright, see you at dinner."
Future Yu-seong felt a certain fear from Han Seo-hyeon.
He hurriedly left the office as soon as his role was done.
'Father, I'm sorry!'
Meanwhile, Han Seo-hyeon, sitting with her legs crossed, touched her lips.
"Hmm... I was already planning, but I guess I need to plan even more from here."
From this point on.
Han Seo-hyeon began to devise a strategy.
And so, on the first night of implementing the strategy.
"Welcome. I've been waiting."
Decorating the room with red lighting.
In lingerie that looked like she was wearing nothing.
Han Seo-hyeon, sitting on the bed, welcomed Eun-ha.
Eun-ha was surprised.
"Se-Seo-hyeon?"
"What are you doing standing there? Hurry and come here."
"..."
"You'll be punished if you don't come? Or... Do you want that? Shall I do it?"
With a seductive smile.
Han Seo-hyeon waves her hand like a snake.
Eun-ha, unable to resist her temptation, got on the bed.
Like that, they shared sweet love.
As a side note.
"Eun-ha?"
As Han Seo-hyeon started to seduce Eun-ha more frequently even during daily life.
It's said that Jeong Ha-yang, Lee Yu-jeong, and Ryu Yeon-hwa also took more aggressive approaches than before, as if competing.