MY Last Days!! (Taekook) 15

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he (jk) understood that he was tired but he was starting to feel frustrated with him.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

☁️☁️What kind of man is so rude?☁️☁️😒

he smiled brightly as he replied.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

The choice of language was so noble that it really left an impression.😇😇

Tae shut his mouth. He wondered if the omega in front of him was the same one he had met at his engagement announcement.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

☁️☁️—everything about him was different.☁️☁️

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

☁️☁️he didn’t look like he had any kind of will back then. ☁️☁️

He has been so annoyed at how he (jk) had smiled politely while speaking scripted words. Not that he liked seeing his behave like this either. However, this behavior suited him (jk) better than his old one.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

*nod*

Tae kept his arms crossed and nodded.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

If that is fine with you, so be it. You can use the building right away. I’ll let Fang know. You can go to the building any time you please.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Thank you.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

But don’t think of going outside the estate without permission. The estate is safe because it’s under my protection.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Yes, my lord.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

*sigh*

he let out a long sigh and leaned into the sofa. Seeing him (jk) more relaxed, Tae sipped some of his lukewarm tea.

As the conversation was coming to a close, he wanted to express his criticism of his (jk) actions.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

I don’t understand how you even thought of coming up here now. How reckless!

Kook's face contorted.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Is winter such a big problem?🤨🤨

Tae gave him (jk) a disgusted look.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

*disgusted look*

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

Don’t tell me you don’t know?!

He was looking at him (jk) like he couldn’t believe his (jk) ignorance. His straightforward gaze stunned him (jk). Was it okay for a duke to not be able to hide his emotions like this? He had heard that the nobles in the north were not so concerned with appearances, but it was still unexpected. he was ready to take offense.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I don't know. Is winter such a big problem?

Tae was quiet for a moment before he gave Kook a sideways glance and explained.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

You came just as we were closing the gates. People don't come to the northern estate during the winter unless they have a good reason. Not even merchants come. That’s why the estate needs to prepare and stock up for the winter right now.

Although he still looked disgusted with him (jk), he explained the situation in surprising detail. He found himself feeling better seeing that Kook was paying attention.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

Then, in the middle of the winter, we try to kill the demonic monsters. Most of my people are natural-born hunters—it only takes three or four villagers to take out a decent-sized beast.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Wow…...😮😮✨✨✨

Kook was genuinely impressed. The count’s estate where he had grown up was very peaceful and there were certainly no wars. It offered beautiful nature scenery and delicious fruits throughout the harvest season.

tae felt a little smug upon hearing Kook's genuine exclamation. This estate was all but a barren land before the previous duke and tae himself had worked hard to make it prosperous. He and his people felt great pride and attachment to the property—so much so that a third of the men and women would apply to join the hunt for the demonic monsters each winter.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

Anyhow, the gate closed behind you. You wouldn’t have made it in if you’d arrived even a tiny bit later. Battling the demonic monsters is difficult, so never ever go outside the estate.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

*answered meekly* I don’t have any business outside anyway.

Tae looked at him (jk) dubiously but nodded.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

☁️☁️I feel a little dizzy.☁️☁️

he wrapped his hand around his forehead and stood up. he felt colder, but he couldn’t tell if it was because he was tired or because of the fever that the doctor had warned him about.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I would like to retire to my room and rest. May I head to the annex straight away?

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

If that is comfortable for you, do as you wish.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Thank you for welcoming my abrupt visit and allowing me to stay.

Tae saw an opening.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

I never welcomed you. I couldn’t force you out even if I wanted to. If you go back, you’ll face winter. The demonic monsters grow more aggressive around this time of the year.

He couldn’t throw him (jk) out until the snow melted and the warmth of late spring approached.

Kook stood up, answering lightly.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Nonetheless.

He smiled softly as he looked at the teacup he (jk) hadn’t even taken a sip of.

DUKE KIM TAE-HYUNG

Fang, show him the way.

FANG (kim's butler)

Yes, my lord.*bow and left with kook*

Kook was ready to leave. Before leaving, he expressed his regret.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I am sorry, though. For imposing myself on you.

tae looked taken aback by the sudden apology. Kook thought that they would never meet again unless he had business in the annex. The two buildings were not too far apart but also not close enough for people living there to run into each other.

Following Fang, Kook left the room.

FANG (kim's butler)

I’ll need at least an hour to prepare the annex. Is there anything you need in particular?

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I don’t need a maid or a servant and I can dine alone. So just stock the kitchen for me, please.

FANG (kim's butler)

But.....

JEON JUNG-KOOK

The duke himself said that it is safe inside the estate walls. So I assume the annex to be even safer. If anything…

Kook’s voice lowered as he followed Fang. The smile he had on his face slowly disappeared.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I came here because I needed time to think alone.

FANG (kim's butler)

But it will be inconvenient only to have the bare minimum.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

I will tell the duke if it becomes too much.

Fang didn’t have anything else to say—Kook’s words were firm, so he accepted his (jk) orders. After letting him (jk) know he’d return when the house was ready, he left.

Kook sat down on the bed.

JEON JUNG-KOOK

Am I feverish?😕😕

He raised his hand to feel his forehead and looked out the window. There were no pursuers following him from the count’s estate. Not that he wanted that to happen but...

TBC