episode_0044

#6

On the way to Gapyeong where Elder Ryu Se-hwa is.

I talked about various things with Yeon Su-ho.

The content was mainly related to alchemy.

There is a common denominator between me and him, being a vampire, but to be honest, I don’t know much about that vampire species… .

I also remembered that I had chosen Suho as my assistant last time, so I brought up that topic.

Above all, the guardian guy seemed quite interested.

“Alchemy sounds cool and cool, but the actual practice is really boring. I think it’s probably the school with the biggest gap between ideals and reality.”

“Really? What the hell are you doing?”

“Um… .”

Stone bending…?

Grinding herbs…?

Raising bugs…?

I think it will be more than you can imagine.

But if I reveal all these industry secrets, the guardian will be so disappointed in the alchemy witch that he might not come as my assistant.

No, no. That can’t be.

I smiled confidently and pointed my index finger at the guy.

And then she whispered to him like a proud career woman.

“Top Secret.”

“… Sister. I sometimes think about it, but maybe because you look young, I think we share the same thoughts.”

“Huh huh… . Huh? What did you say?”

I think this guy was just teasing me… .

It’s not like my appearance and mental age are the same.

Anyone can see that I look like an elementary school student, but you say my thoughts are like an elementary school student’s?

“You!!”

“Ouch! Got caught.”

“You piece of shit got caught!”

I clenched my fist like a baby’s hand and stretched it out with all my might.

The guy grabbed my fist with a short scream of “Eww!” and surprisingly, despite his appearance, he was strong and I couldn’t move.

No. Come to think of it, ever since I became this pretty girl, I don’t think I’ve ever defeated anyone with my own strength.

“Ji, calm down, sis.”

“Okay, so let me go… ?”

“You let go, but you’re not hitting me, are you?”

“No, that’s not true. Do you see me as such a timid person?”

“Hahaha… .”

I had no intention of causing a ruckus on the bus in the first place.

It was fortunate that I was in the very back seat of the express bus. If there had been someone behind me or in front of me, I would have been scolded for being noisy.

‘Well… I don’t really feel like getting angry and upset just because I heard something like that.’

I think the guy was just joking around.

… Surely you’re not being serious.

“Anyway, well. Alchemy’s main research topic is making various magical tools and metals. Of course, as a witch, you can use your servant horse and learn various magic that helps in real life, but ”

“Then do you make something like a philosopher’s stone?”

“Philosopher’s Stone… .”

The flower of alchemy. And romance.

There is something like a philosopher’s stone that can be used to make gold from cheap metals… .

At least not in my experience.

But I don’t think it’s impossible.

Mystery is the power that makes the impossible possible.

A miracle that distorts the providence and laws of the world and enforces rules of its own creation.

With such great power, there’s no way he couldn’t create a single piece of gold.

I just haven’t tried it.

Maybe the reason the Master is rich is because he used the Philosopher’s Stone to mass produce gold?

“Probably.”

“Wow… .”

“What do you think? Are you interested in alchemy? Don’t you want to become a witch?”

“Ma, are you a witch? I’m a man?”

“What does it matter if you’re a man? If the name witch is a bit too much, just call me Manam!”

“… There’s something strange about Manam.”

“That’s true. Anyway, let’s move on from the small stuff.”

“Sa, is it something trivial?”

“Do you want to become a witch? If so, I’ll take you as my assistant… No. If you want, I’ll take you as my disciple.”

“Disciple… . If I become a disciple, will I be able to save my older sister?”

“I’ll save Sujin. You don’t have to worry about that.”

I don’t want to do it because of Soojin, but I don’t plan on forcing her to become a witch.

I want to take on a disciple, and that’s something I’ve felt while studying math with Eugene, and also while watching her roll around at her fingertips, but I have absolutely no intention of forcing anyone to do something while ignoring their free will.

Even that eccentric witch Eugene didn’t force me to become a witch.

… But honestly, wasn’t it half forced?

With such a scary display of power, who would say no when someone asks you if you want to become a witch?

“Can you think about it a little more?”

“Yeah. Okay.”

“Yes… . Thank you.”

“But I have a question. Can I ask you something?”

“Yes.”

“You were the one who said you wanted to be my assistant last time. But why did you change your mind?”

“At that time, I wanted to help my sister who was earning money on her own, so I did that… . Now… . I want to help my sister more closely.”

“Because you’re not feeling well?”

“Yes… .”

Well, you said it was pancreatic cancer.

As Suho, I would want to be by Sujin’s side and take care of her so she doesn’t get sick.

If I think about the fact that I was trained under Eugene for a year, being pushed around and learning her magic, it would be difficult to take care of Soojin if I were to take him away from here now.

“Well, the most precious thing in the world is family.”

“Yes… .”

So our conversation was interrupted for a moment.

I rested my chin on my hand and looked out the window. The scenery outside, seen from the bus on the highway, did not feel that beautiful.

“I… .”

“Huh?”

“I know this might be an impolite question, but… .”

“It’s okay. Tell me.”

“Why does your older sister live apart from her family?”

“Um… .”

The reason I live away from my family… .

Well, at first I was going to go see it too.

But, I heard that from Sister Winter.

My brother hates monsters so much. He hates them so much that he wants to erase them from the world.

But how can I find it?

If things had been bad between me and the sea from the beginning… Well, I might have gone looking for it no matter what.

But I wasn’t on such bad terms with the sea.

You want me to ruin a good relationship with my own hands and send it into the abyss?

… I can’t do it.

Yeah, to be honest, I’m scared.

I’m scared to meet the sea.

“Because I’m scared.”

“Yes?”

“I’m scared that I’ll go far away.”

“… … .”

To my answer, Suho stared at me for a long time without saying anything.

I couldn’t help but smile awkwardly at that gaze.

“Why?”

“Isn’t your sister’s family still waiting for you? I hope you find courage.”

“But my brother hates and detests monsters.”

“But we’re family. Even if you hate and detest the monster… I think your family will think differently.”

“Well… .”

“… Sorry. Did I go off topic?”

“No, no. I just have a lot on my mind.”

As Suho said. Are my family waiting for me to find courage?

ha….

I’m starting to think a lot.

My complicated and anxious mind didn’t calm down until I arrived in Gapyeong.

After getting off the express bus, I called a taxi with Suho. I wanted to take the bus if possible, but the daycare center was located in a rather remote place, so it would be too inconvenient to use public transportation.

Anyway, she’s a woman I don’t like.

Why on earth did they build a daycare center in a place like that?

If possible, build it in a place with good transportation.

I got into a taxi and told the driver the address of the Happy Orphanage. When I looked to the side, I could see that Suho was noticeably nervous.

His breathing is irregular, his pupils are trembling slightly, and he can’t keep his hands still.

I guess you were really nervous.

“Are you nervous?”

“Yes… .”

“You are the one who made me like that.”

“Do you regret following me?”

“Oh, no! That’s not it. I said I’d follow you from the beginning.”

“Hehehe. Right.”

I was going to leave the guardian guy behind.

I guess I feel reluctant for some reason.

That woman.

Those eyes that don’t see humans as humans, but as livestock.

You might think that’s how it is when you become a vampire, but if you look at Suho and me right now, it’s not like that at all.

That guy is weird.

“It’s okay. Suho. I’ll protect you so that nothing happens.”

“… Thank you. But, I will take care of my body.”

“How dignified.”

At that moment, the knight, who had been silently listening to our conversation, barged in between us as if he was crazy curious.

“No. Is that girl the older sister? Judging from their appearances, she looks like the younger sister and the guy looks like the older brother.”

“Hahaha… . I’m your older sister. I’m 23 years old after all.”

“No. Really!? But how come you look so young?”

“Eating rice in Sol’s eyes is good for preventing aging.”

“So Sol’s eyes had such an effect?”

“Yes.”

“Starting today, I think I should tell my wife and I to eat rice in Sol’s eyes together.”

“… … .”

I’m sorry, lady. I don’t know your name.

But if you keep eating it, you’ll get used to it.

Go for it….

“Here you go. Take care.”

“Thank you.”

Happy Orphanage.

The nest where Elder Ryu Se-hwa settled down, and where she raised children in exchange for blood transfusions.

Honestly, I still feel bad… but she’s the only one who can help me right now.

It’s not like I know any other vampires besides her.

So, just like last time, I rang the daycare bell and waited for someone to come out.

The door opened and someone came out to greet us.

It wasn’t Elder Ryu Se-hwa.

It was that little kid who kept flirting with me the other day.

The name was… what was it?

As soon as he saw me, he smiled brightly as if he was happy, and then his gaze landed on Yeon Soo-ho, who was next to me.

Two… Anyway, the guy had a face like the world was falling apart.

“… … !!!”

And Soo-ho stared at me as if he didn’t understand that guy’s attitude.

What, why, what.

What can I do when I’m so pretty and cute that even a 13-year-old can be charmed?