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#13

Soojin’s house was just like a palace, even without adding a little exaggeration.

The yard surrounding the mansion was, frankly, more like a park than a garden.

It was physically impossible for Yeon Su-jin to manage such a magnificent house alone, and there were many caretakers running around.

My crazy bride and I followed Soojin and sat down across from each other on the sunny outdoor terrace, catching everyone’s attention.

Here, Soojin is a very popular top-tier actress… right? But, even if she is a popular top-tier actress, is it possible for her to have enough assets to own a mansion like this?

To be honest, I think it’s something that only the chairmen of large conglomerates ranked in the top 10 in the business world can do.

Perhaps it is possible because it is a dream world… .

In fact, even the crazy priest who acted confidently and shamelessly in front of Winter Unnie was like a mouse in front of a cat and couldn’t move in front of Soojin.

I think that kind of eccentric person would do whatever he wants even if he were put in front of the President of the United States.

Isn’t this proof that this world is not reality, but a dream?

“So, why did I have to come all the way here… .”

“You brought my cute little sister, right? I wanted to treat you to a cup of tea as a gesture of kindness.”

“I just did what I had to do as a priest… .”

“Haha. Come on, have a drink.”

“Then… Thank you.”

As if they had been waiting, the maids came carrying trays filled with cool iced tea and delicious-looking snacks.

Wait a minute… Maid?

‘Hey, you’re really wearing a maid outfit!!’

It’s strange. It’s so strange. At this level, he’s not the chairman of a large corporation, but a feudal nobleman… no, he’s on the level of royalty.

“Where did you find my brother?”

“… So, you know… .”

He gave me a short and concise explanation of how he noticed me hesitating in front of the wealthy village, figured out the situation, and came all the way here to pick me up.

Yeon Su-jin listened to all of that with a serious expression and nodded her head as she spoke. Even as she did so, her hands kept stroking my hair.

… I feel strange.

Because I feel like I’m being spoiled by a friend who’s the same age as me.

It really feels like I’ve become a child.

“Thank you. What should I do about this case?”

“You don’t have to do it to me.”

It was a firm answer.

Soojin, who wanted to give back somehow, reached an agreement that instead of giving direct compensation, he would donate a large sum of money to the Catholic charity where he was a member.

“Thank you… . It will be a great help to many helpless children and elderly people.”

“Yes, I hope so.”

“Then I’ll stop here… .”

“Yes. Take a look.”

“Yes.”

I was honestly a little surprised to see him stubbornly refusing any financial offers.

I just thought he was a crazy person, but surprisingly, I found out that he also had aspects of a priest.

“The sky. Did you run away~?”

“No… . That’s not it… .”

Then what will happen to my relationship with Suho?

Surely I’m not the youngest and Suho is the older brother?

That’s really the worst.

While I was wondering where to start untangling this tangled mess, a laugh suddenly burst out from Yeon Su-jin’s mouth.

“Ahahahaha!”

I stared at her, wondering what had happened.

She laughed so hard that small tears hung at the corners of her eyes. She wiped them away with her fingers and spoke to me.

“I never thought I’d hear Haneul call me sister.”

“Huh? You just called me Mr. Sky…?”

“Phehe. What is it? Have you already forgotten me? You said I was your sister.”

“Ah, no… . That’s… . A lie about meeting Soojin… . No. More importantly, Haneul? ”

“Huh huh. Yes.”

There is no reason for Soojin to call me Sky.

Even if I came into this house as her younger sister, and she only brought me in as a joke, anyone can tell that I look like I’m in the lower grades of elementary school.

That means only one thing.

Soojin now has memories of the outside world, that is, the real world.

As soon as the thought crossed my mind, goosebumps ran through my whole body.

Yeonsuho.

You even dragged your sister into this false paradise.

#14

“Did I tell you? Suho likes me.”

“You like it?”

Yeon Su-ho. You were really a Siscom? … If that’s the case, I’ll have to seriously consider canceling my plan to capture Yeon Su-ho.

At my seriously stiff expression, she added an explanation, waving her arms with an expression of “Oh no!”

“Oh, no! Not like that!! I don’t like that either!!”

“Ah… Yes.”

“Just, as siblings, as a family, it’s good! What on earth are you imagining!!”

“Um… Imagine Suho marrying Sujin?”

“Excuse me!!!”

“I’m joking~”

“Who would say something like that as a joke… Huh… Okay. Anyway, my little brother likes me. On the other hand, he feels sorry for me.”

“Um… .”

I think I know why.

Because of their family circumstances where they lost their parents at an early age, they needed a head of household, and in place of Su-ho, who was physically weak, Soo-jin went out into society and did various jobs from a young age.

I think maybe you feel sorry about that part.

“The reason is probably what Sky thinks. It’s stupid. I’ve never expected anything in return, or resented my brother, or anything like that.”

“Isn’t that why you felt even more sorry?”

“Yes?”

“A sacrifice without compensation. And the target is oneself, but the subject does not hate or expect anything in return. A person who is a proper guardian cannot help but feel a sense of indebtedness.”

“That’s… .”

Of course, that doesn’t mean that he should have demanded something in return from Suho or that he should have vented his anger on him.

But if we had opened our hearts and had an honest conversation, wouldn’t things have been different?

That’s the kind of regret I have.

‘… When I think about it, it’s funny that I’m even saying this.’

Even I, who have turned into a monster, am afraid that my younger sibling will hate me, so I am unable to tell him honestly and am turning away.

What right do I have to say something like that to the Yeon siblings?

“Why does Mr. Haneul look like he’s having a harder time than me?”

“Did it look like that?”

“Yes… .”

“I’m hungry.”

“Yes, yes?”

“Ahh. This is a dream world. Can’t I eat all kinds of delicacies?!”

“… … .”

Soojin’s face turned pale.

I said to her with an awkward laugh, “Ahaha.”

“I’m kidding.”

“Mr. Sky, don’t go around joking. It’s really fucking unfunny.”

“No. It’s so fucking boring. Isn’t that too harsh?”

“No. I’m right. You shouldn’t joke.”

“… … .”

A ban on joking? What even the teacher wouldn’t do, and now Soojin is doing it to him.

I shook my head, smiling hollowly.

“Anyway, yeah. Suho feels sorry for me… and I’m going to die soon, right?”

“… … .”

I heard it was a very serious illness, but could it really be so serious that I would have to live with a limited time to live?

How difficult it must have been to speak with a cheerful tone and smile that did not match the weight of the content.

I still don’t fully understand the pain she must have been going through, but I wasn’t thoughtless enough to ruin the atmosphere she had tried so hard to create.

“So Suho you… .”

“Yeah. I think so. You said this was a dream, right? Then… . Soo-ho’s dream must be this. To make me happy, live a long life, and become rich. That must be Soo-ho’s dream.”

That is what Suho had always kept in his heart.

It was the weight of guilt towards Soojin.

“Let me meet Suho.”

“Guardian?”

“Yeah.”

“What do you plan to do when we meet?”

“We need to have a conversation.”

She smiled faintly. If Soojin refuses my request here…

Things are going to get really difficult.

Maybe, there will come a time when Sister Winter will really have to subdue Suho.

That’s why I looked at Yeon Soo-jin with longing eyes.

Instead of offering to connect her with Suho, she said something else.

“If… . If Suho and I get out of here… .”

“Huh?”

“Will you take good care of our guardian?”

“… … .”

“Huh?”

she is….

Yeon Su-jin was more desperate than I was.

First, I was worried about my younger sibling who I would have to leave behind.

Perhaps she would ask this favor of me, the only person she considers a friend.

Maybe, I would like to live forever in this paradise.

To be honest, it would have been better for her that way.

Even if she goes back to reality, there’s nothing left for Yeon Soo-jin.

Money, fame, and fortune.

Even the remaining life.

But even so, she chose not to remain in this decorated paradise.

His beloved younger brother,

Rather than remaining in a false paradise.

Even though it may be unfortunate,

Even though it takes effort,

I just wanted to go back to reality.

As her friend, I

And as a witch,

I had no choice but to give this answer.

“Yeah. I will definitely do that. And, definitely. I will make your little brother happy.”

“… That’s enough.”

She laughed.

With him, the beautiful dream world began to disperse like bubbles.