episode_0043

#4

I’ve thought about taking cruel revenge on my older sister Winter who tormented me (like a curse that makes the inside of my molars tickle for 10 minutes every time I try to sleep), but I held back.

It’s definitely not because I’m scared of Unnie Winter.

Because I was so busy trying to get Soojin better as soon as possible, I didn’t have time to play with my irresponsible older sister Winter.

Before going to Gapyeong where Elder Ryu Se-hwa was, I left a message through the contact information I had received from her.

The content was simple.

I want to meet you and make a deal.

And she readily accepted my offer, telling me that I could come to the daycare center she was in whenever I wanted.

However, there was one thing to consider.

Gaeseong is not that far from Gapyeong, and if you go to see her, you might have an unfortunate situation where you have to return to Gaeseong because you didn’t bring the necessary supplies.

Realizing how desperate my situation was, I hesitated for a moment about what to do if that rascal made a difficult offer. But I stopped hesitating and picked up my phone to call Elder Ryu Se-hwa again.

Before the phone could even ring a few times, she answered the phone as if she had been waiting for it.

-What’s going on?

“I have a question.”

-Tell me~

“What can blood magic do?”

-Why? Are you interested? Should I teach you?

“If I ask you to teach me, can you teach me?”

-…sincerity?

“Before that, is it possible to cure sick people with blood magic?”

-Is there anyone sick around you?

“… Is it possible?”

-Blood magic is not that type of magic. It is magic specialized in controlling the mind and body. However, it can prevent death.

“How?”

-You can just make the target your subordinate. Have you ever heard of a vampire dying from a disease?

“Don’t vampires die?”

-No death. There is no natural death. Our lifespan is infinite.

“Then you… might be older than you look.”

-Excuse me.

Of course, I’ve thought about that.

Just as Elder Ryu Se-hwa made Su-ho one of his followers, if I were an Elder like her, wouldn’t it be okay if I made Su-jin one of my followers? I thought about that for a moment.

but….

The hypothesis was quickly discarded.

Because she was a magical awakener.

Even though she is a low-ranking Awakener, equivalent to the 5th rank, the fact that she can control magical powers remains unchanged.

And, our monsters who use mysticism are at odds with such magic users.

Didn’t the teacher say that too?

The most important prerequisite for learning and dealing with mysteries is that you must not be able to use any magical powers.

When I thought about that, I couldn’t help but conclude that I couldn’t have her as my subordinate.

Nevertheless, I asked Elder Ryu Se-hwa, holding on to a glimmer of hope.

Can a magical awakened person also become a member of the clan?

“Can those with awakened magic become followers?”

-Awakened Magician? Is a sick person an awakened person?

“Yes.”

-That’s strange. Usually, Awakened people don’t do things like treating minor illnesses.

“He’s had a hard time. And his grade is low.”

-…Is it a very big bottle?

“It’s pancreatic cancer.”

-Pancreatic cancer? What is that?

What is this person talking about now? I was silent for a moment, wondering if he was making fun of me.

But she honestly didn’t know what it was, so I sighed and added.

“Cancer cells develop in the pancreas. It’s a very scary disease. I know it has the highest mortality rate.”

-okay…?

“Yes.”

How ignorant are you to not know about the disease called ‘cancer’?

She’s not like the nine-hundred-year-old gumiho who lived during the Goryeo Dynasty, cut off from the world and locked herself away in the mountains. How could a woman who runs her own orphanage and lives in society not know about cancer?

-Anyway, to answer your question, ‘No.’ You probably already knew that. Our monsters can’t mix with magic.

“… Are the clans also weird?”

-Yeah, that’s right.

“However, the first-class freak happy virus infected Soojin.”

-I don’t know what the Happy Virus is, but it’s entirely possible for a monster to use its mystique to destroy and consume all the magical barriers erected by the Awakened. Isn’t that what the Happy Virus you mentioned?

“Then, wouldn’t it be okay if I just destroy Sujin’s magic barrier and make her my subordinate?”

-It’s not that I haven’t tried that before. But the results weren’t always good.

“… How was it?”

-At first, it had some identity as a monster, but eventually a backlash occurred and it was destroyed.

“… … .”

If the word “broken” came out of her mouth, who doesn’t particularly view humans as equal life forms, then it must have been a pretty serious problem.

She said to me, adding a little more frightening words.

-Maybe if that happy virus you mentioned had been eroding for a long time, that girl named Soojin would have had a hard time too.

“Okay. … Thank you.”

-No problem. So? I knew it wouldn’t work, but you still came looking for me?

“Yes. Still, I want to learn blood magic.”

You said it was magic specialized in domination, but didn’t you say it also included dominating the body?

If we dig deeper into that part, wouldn’t it be possible to control and eliminate only cancer cells?

If that’s difficult, just try to relieve the symptoms.

-Well. Fine. Of course, I’ll take the price. You know, if you’re a witch, right? Every mystery comes with a price.

“Yes, don’t worry about that.”

-Okay. See you later, sweet sister?

“… … .”

That’s how the call ended.

Okay, now let’s move to Gapyeong.

After saying a brief farewell to my bad winter sister and leaving the house, I received a text message from Suho.

[Sister. Treating sister. I want to help too. Please let me help.] 10:19

Are you spying on me from somewhere?

How did you know that I was going to Gapyeong to help Soojin and send me this message?

I felt goosebumps for a moment, so I shook my head and looked around. Then, I thought for a moment about what to say to the guy.

Is it okay to bring Suho, who is Ryu Se-hwa’s subordinate, back to her?

After all, isn’t it dangerous? I thought about it from various angles, but I concluded that it would be better for Soo-ho not to go with them.

[Suho, wouldn’t it be better for you to stay home and take care of your sister?] 10:23

It was a gentle rejection.

However, Suho was more stubborn than expected.

[My sister decided to be admitted to the hospital. So, I want to help my sister.] 10:23

You were admitted to the hospital?

Where did the money come from…? Cancer treatment costs a lot of money… .

[The winter hunter helped me…] 10:25

Winter Sister!?

I thought you wouldn’t help me… but you helped me in the end…

I felt sorry and grateful to Sister Winter, who had been rolling around and making a fuss in my studio just a moment ago.

… Next time, I’ll just laugh it off even if I get hit hard.

With that thought in mind, I picked up my phone again.

To send a text to Suho, who is waiting for my answer.

[Okay, I’ll go there.] 10:27

It’s about saving your family.

You can’t just sit still. I completely understand how you feel.

So… let’s do it together.

I had said before that I would take him as my assistant, so I really think that I have taken Soo-ho as my assistant.

[Thank you, sis. Really.] 10:27

In that short sentence, which was tightly packed, the guy’s emotions overflowed and seemed to soak my heart.

#5

I met Suho in Seoul.

The guy nodded at me with a slightly nervous look on his face.

Could you please not do that…?

It seems like people are gossiping about us.

Suho looks just as young as me, but still. I look like an elementary school kid… .

You look like you’re in middle school.

A middle schooler greeting an elementary schooler?

The world isn’t turning upside down.

I quickly waved my hand and tried to stop him.

“Hey, greetings are burdensome. Get up.”

“Still… . Thanks to you, Hunter Midwinter also treated my sister.”

“Why is that because of me? It’s because Winter Unnie is kind.”

“Mr. Hunter said that he treated me because of my older sister… .”

“ in?”

Sister Winter said that?

What on earth am I saying… .

Thank you so much.

When I go back to the workshop, I have to buy a lot of delicious food and take it back with me.

I should share it with my winter sister… .

“Anyway… . I’m thankful to Unnie Winter for that.”

“Yes! Of course I did!”

“Yeah, yeah. Cheer up. Okay. Now we’re going to Gapyeong.”

“Huh? Gapyeong?”

“Yeah. You’re going to meet the person who turned you into a vampire… your master, to be exact.”

Oh, thinking about it again makes me angry again.

Suho is the guy I have my eye on.

But you’re taking me as your servant? You’re a bad girl.

“Can he heal my sister!?”

… Isn’t that a bit too much?

This guy is a siscom.

Of course not, sister-in-law. It would be okay if my brother was Soojin, but still… .

Ugh… .

“I’m not sure. I just thought it might help. He’s a vampire, after all.”

“Ah… Yes!”

“Let’s go.”

“Yes! Ah. Give me your luggage! I’ll carry it! I’m strong even if I look like this!”

When I saw the guy smiling brightly and revealing his slender chest, I couldn’t help but laugh.

I lifted my brow and stroked his silver hair, saying:

“Okay~ Sister, you will carry your own luggage.”

“… … .”

Oh my. Your face is red.

Is it okay for Siscom to be embarrassed when he touches another woman?

“So cute. Our Siscom guardian.”

“What, what! That’s not it!?”

“Ahahahaha!”

I laughed out loud, took a big step forward, and held out my hand to the guy.

“Let’s go!”

Suho stared blankly at my hand, his red eyes wide open.

And then he took my hand.

“… Yes.”