episode_0089

* Episode 89 – Bridgetta’s Past and the Day of Reconciliation with Her Stepdaughter

[Deep Dive Initiated-]

[1. 2. 3.]

[Number of Participants: 2]

[Human: Hong Chang-gi]

[Apprentice Shaman: Leia Bailey]

[We will now guide you into Bridgetta Bailey’s dream.]

With the system prompt, the darkly tinted world was painted blue.

The previously quiet hospital ward began to show signs of human activity. The blue-tinted world soon transformed into a school setting.

“Uh, mister…?”

“This is your aunt’s dream. Looks like a university here.”

“But why is it so blurry, mister?”

“It’s not just me, you’re blurry too.”

Looking around, many people passed by carrying books in their arms.

However, none of these people looked normal.

Some had distorted faces, some seemed to be melting, and others looked like poorly drawn extras from a comic book.

“Oh, this must be Auntie’s dream! Are we assigned to be extras here!?”

“You catch on quickly.”

Indeed, our clever Leia.

Not only did she quickly grasp the situation, but she also spotted a woman among the many extras.

“Oh, Auntie just…!”

Leia reached out to the passing redhead, but her fingers passed through as if touching a hologram.

“Huh?”

“Don’t interfere in other people’s dreams.”

“But if we don’t, we can’t talk to Auntie!”

“Well, we came in thinking we could interfere if we entered together.”

“Did I just mess up?”

“A bit?”

“Mister~!”

“Come on. Since we’re here, let’s see it through to the end. I’m curious about what your aunts are dreaming about too.”

“Ugh~! You’re so irresponsible~!”

Fortunately, we could touch each other. I pulled Leia’s complaining arm and followed Bridgetta.

Interestingly, without anyone explaining, I immediately knew it was a university in the UK.

It must be because Bridgetta’s memories were coming to us.

“Ugh. Busy.”

“She’s really a nerd.”

The hunched posture with the waist bent forward. The checkered shirt and cheap jeans she was wearing, along with the scratched horn-rimmed glasses, showed a rural style that was beyond comparison.

“Um… Why is Auntie so scared? There shouldn’t be any bullying in university, right?”

“Not really. As long as there’s no violence, it’s fine. I heard there are various things within departments.”

“Really?”

“We had quite a bit in Korea too. Seniors ganging up, queen bees dominating the guys in the department, cases of people dropping out due to annoying people.”

“Ugh. I don’t like those adults…”

“Hehe. You’ll learn quickly, little smartie.”

I may have only heard bad news that could be an issue without attending university and going straight to being a hunter.

Anyway, Auntie didn’t seem to like it here as she kept bowing her head and walking around.

Fortunately, the scenes of classes and movements changed quickly, and the screen rotated just as fast.

“Oh, dizzy! What is this!?”

“You’ll get used to it.”

“Are you used to this, mister!?”

“A little? I’ve had this experience a few times. If it’s too dizzy, close your eyes for a moment and when the surroundings calm down, open them again.”

Not something to boast about, this experience.

As I was absentmindedly relaxing, the screen darkened and revealed the inside of the dormitory.

“Hey, Bridgetta~!”

“Eek!?”

An unknown woman’s arm wrapped around Auntie’s neck.

A strikingly beautiful blonde woman.

Despite the friendly gesture of her arms, it was clear from her sister’s reaction that they were not close.

In fact, quite the opposite.

“Hey, you filthy nerd, how many times do I have to tell you? Since we’re living together, can’t you at least wash up a bit?”

“I did… I just took a bath… just now…”

“Really? You, with your filthy big butt. Did you spread those legs of yours somewhere again? Trying to seduce my boyfriend, huh? You little b****.”

“I’m not… I didn’t spread anything… I didn’t do anything… he touched me first and then touched my butt…”

“Oh, so my man got all hot and bothered by you and started groping your butt, huh? Did he like your freckled ginger skin?”

“That conversation was already over…”

“What’s over? If you avoid it, does the incident disappear? You’re really shameless, aren’t you?”

“Ugh…”

“You call yourselves the ‘sister hunters.’ I don’t like it when uneducated girls gang up like that. And yet, you walk around proudly as if you’re some kind of queen bee just because you can talk back. Don’t act all high and mighty just because your sister is a piece of trash.”

“Please stop…”

“Stop? What are you going to do if I don’t? Call me ‘sister’? This is the real world, you doomed nerd. Your sister’s antics are nothing compared to the real world.”

The people in the dormitory just shook their heads at the situation.

It seemed like a common occurrence, something to brush off and move on from.

Of course, both Leah and I were baffled.

“Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean there’s no violence, right?”

“Sometimes there are kids who go too far. Those few kids who think they’re tough and end up in the news.”

“I wouldn’t do such a thing.”

“I heard that she’s acting like this because she lost her boyfriend to her sister. If it’s a relationship issue, it’s understandable to be upset.”

“Ruining your life over one guy?”

“Guys ruin their lives over girls too. It’s more common than you think.”

“I don’t understand at all. I don’t want to understand.”

I watched as the dream changed moment by moment.

Even though it should have been a happy dream, all we saw were nightmares because of the aftermath we caused.

And naturally, the next scene was no different.

“Ugh… huff…!”

“That b****. Spreading rumors about STDs and driving the guys crazy.”

The dormitory’s communal bathroom.

The sister was dragged in there, almost completely stripped, sobbing.

Her red hair was a mess, and she collapsed against the wall, crying.

There were scars left from what seemed like a confrontation with the girl who claimed to have stolen her boyfriend.

“You’re talking back again. This time, it’s over. I’ll expose your big butt to everyone.”

“I didn’t do anything… really, he… he…”

“Damn it! Shameless b****!”

“Sob!”

“Can you see this picture? Talk back in front of the guys one more time. There won’t be a next time.”

“I didn’t… I really didn’t…”

“Shut up! Do you think I don’t know? Acting innocent on the outside while you know exactly what’s going on between the guys! Lying!”

“Please delete the picture… please…”

“Listen to me. Don’t act all flirty in front of the guys from tomorrow. If you get caught again, I won’t hold back either. I’ll ruin your life.”

“Ugh, huff! H-huff!”

“Got it? I’m out of here.”

“Sob, sob, waaaah…”

She quickly disappeared from the scene.

A threatening photo. And it seemed to be a naked photo.

Perhaps because of Leah’s presence, scenes of violence or photos being taken were edited out.

“So now it’s about the guys?”

“Seems like it. She must be the queen bee of this campus. Losing her boyfriend and all, it seems like she’s jealous of her sister’s popularity.”

“Is our aunt really that popular?”

“At least I would choose her over that girl.”

“Then why does she act like this?”

“Maybe she didn’t realize how popular she was.”

“Popular, you say? I had no idea that was possible.”

“It happens sometimes among men. They keep a woman around who acts all sweet and accommodating on the surface, but behind the scenes, she’s the one who does all the dirty work. Look at her. She’s pretty now, but imagine how much prettier she’d be if she started doing tasks for him like a slave?”

And on top of that, she’s got a nerdy style.

She’s satisfying a man’s specific sexual desires.

“No need to report a fallen person.”

“True.”

Looking closely, it’s a pitiful and sad past.

Even after the threatened woman left, he couldn’t get up for a while.

“What do you think will happen with this?”

“She’ll probably get beaten up.”

“Who, me?”

“No, her just now. I’ve never seen a top hunter’s family get messed with before.”

Before I could make a definitive statement, the screen changed.

Back on campus, we were wide-eyed at the disaster unfolding before us.

[Divine punishment for those who harmed my younger sister]

“Oh my.”

“Sir.”

“No, no. ‘Getting beaten up’ doesn’t mean this, right…?”

The scene shown this time was far beyond my expectations.

A woman, covered in blood, was hanging on a cross.

She may not be dead, but she was gasping for breath, with her legs spread open in a suggestive manner.

“This is not something that can be censored with a mosaic.”

Although it’s mosaic-ed in places for Leia’s sake, it still comes off as provocative.

Many college students were milling around the cross, and the police were called in, causing a commotion.

In a nearby cafe where the major incident occurred, two people calmly enjoyed their coffee.

“Oh, this is so refreshing~! If that clueless girl had just looked once, it would have been fine, but crossing the line twice is something I can’t stand for, you know~!”

“That was still too much, though…”

“It was. But what he did to my younger sister was even worse. If he had made a mistake, your naked photos could have been leaked. Compared to that, this is a mild ending.”

“I know, but… I’m scared of causing trouble for my sister…”

“It’s okay. He can’t do anything to me anyway. You know that, right?”

“Sister…”

One side was still the nerdy Bridgette Bailey.

And the other side was her sister, Cenaid Bailey.

However, Cenaid was the ‘original’ sister that Bridgette knew.

“That’s your mother, right?”

“Yes. Can you see it? My aunt is imitating my mom’s style and behavior now.”

With no freckles on her red hair, Ginger covered one eye and smiled seductively.

She was dressed in a jumpsuit, boldly showing off her chest. It was clear that every action exuded confidence, making it evident that Bridgette was imitating the ‘original.’

“Sister, what should I do now? People are starting to catch on with all the calls I’m getting.”

“They can’t catch you with the relevant laws anyway. I’m the one who did those things, so how can they punish you?”

“But they might interrogate me and cause a scene… I might not be able to go to college anymore…”

“Well, it’s better this way. I actually came here today to take you away.”

“Me?”

“You received a skill last time. A-grade emotions and S-grade combat skills. I was getting frustrated seeing you waste them by going to college.”

“Is that, like, a big deal?”

“It’s not just a big deal. It’s a huge deal. With a little support from me, you could easily become one of the top players in the industry. So quit college and come work with me in the mechanics department.”

“I’ve heard this story before.”

“Make a decision now. Going to college will only attract troublemakers like those guys.”

At that time, Bridgette couldn’t make up her mind to become a hunter.

It was clear to anyone that she was struggling, and it was her sister, Cenaid, who lifted her younger sister’s burden.

“Trust me and follow me, unnie. Let’s become the best in this industry together.”

“Unnie…”

The younger sister held her sister’s hand and made a request.

Eventually, the two of them left the cafe.

Without returning to campus afterwards, the older sister became a hunter.