Look Daughter

There was too much to do in the future.

Help Julius with his revenge while stopping by the republic to collect hidden pieces, and feed experience to the children to grow them.

At the same time, he needed to secure the root of ‘Creation’ hidden in the republic.

‘How did things end up like this?’

[The World Tree’s root conveys that this isn’t something that’s happened in just a day or two.]

‘That’s true.’

From the first day he entered the world of <Isilium Legend Maker> until now, not a single day had passed smoothly.

He went to find Hwarin and got caught up in a fight between a black magician and the Inspection Bureau.

Then the mayor came and appointed him as an assistant.

He let a desperate-looking count’s daughter stay for one night, and she gave him land to repay the favor.

When he received it, a massive mana stone vein was discovered there.

He heard there was a monster colony and took the kids to farm experience.

Then a demon worshipper popped out.

Thinking about everything from beginning to end.

‘It really seems like something’s gone very wrong?’

He had been so busy running around until now.

As he regained his calm, strange points started to appear.

Everything had worked out well so far, but.

The moment he slips up once, everything could end.

Thinking so, he became anxious.

He had resolved to live as a guardian, but somehow his actions were like those of a main character pushing the main story.

Even though he didn’t have that ability.

‘They could at least give me some inflated stats.’

They gave him stats even lower than a randomly generated character.

But the various events he gets involved in are on par with any named character.

On that thought, he opened the notification window.

[Name: Ethan]

[Age: 16]

[Detailed Stats: Health(270), Mana(270), Strength(255), Agility(255), Mana Sensitivity(255), Holy Adaptability(255), Luck(298), Composure(999), Accuracy(2)]

Thanks to the growth effect of <Auxiliary Stats>, they had clearly increased compared to when he checked in the labyrinth last time.

But the growth speed was very slow.

Ethan checked Hwaryon passing by for comparison.

[Name: Hwaryon]

[Age: 11]

[Detailed Stats: Health(650), Mana(530), Strength(610), Agility(800), Mana Sensitivity(500), Holy Adaptability(420), Luck(370), Composure(50)]

‘Look at how tremendously pumped up they are.’

Except for agility, the stats that were stuck in the 200-300 range had grown significantly.

It’s not for nothing that she’s called someone who will become a big shot in the future.

While at it, he checked Borka next to her.

[Name: Borka]

[Age: 10]

[Detailed Stats: Health(450), Mana(4830), Strength(110), Agility(180), Mana Sensitivity(3490), Holy Adaptability(120), Luck(200), Composure(325)]

‘This one’s units are different from the start.’

Considering that the maximum for main stats is 9999.

Mana 4830 and Mana Sensitivity 3490?

Borka was a cheat character from birth.

Seeing the children’s abilities made him feel good inside, but.

On the other hand, it drained his energy.

‘Can I lead kids like these?’

Seeing with his own eyes the enormous gap between him and the children.

He felt a bit discouraged.

Then.

[‘Maintenance’ advises that you don’t need to worry because you’ve done well so far.]

[‘Destruction’ gets angry, saying to destroy weakness.]

‘Yeah, thanks.’

It was an unnecessary thought.

Who else could have gathered these big shots in one place if not him?

It won’t be smooth sailing from now on either, but.

He should be able to lead them well, just as he has done so far.

Ethan smirked and flopped down on the bed.

‘It’s not like the kids will abandon me just because I’m a bit weak.’

So instead of unnecessary worries right now.

He should think about what to do for his wards first.

As a reliable ‘guardian’.

At that moment.

• Knock knock knock.

  “Who is it?”

  “It’s me, Ethan-nim.”

  “Greg?”

  Greg had come to visit.

“What’s the matter?”

“You told me to come anytime before… Are you busy?”

“No, I’m free. Come in.”

“Excuse me.”

He remembered telling him to come anytime if he had any worries.

To tell him if he wanted anything.

‘Since he worked hard… a little should be okay, right?’

He wanted to act spoiled with all his might just for today.

Hadn’t he stopped the Silver Wings who dared to infiltrate the mansion with all his might?

Ethan sat on the sofa first.

It was Greg’s turn to sit on the opposite side.

“?”

But Greg stuck close to Ethan’s side.

“Um… what’s wrong?”

“Is it okay if I stay like this for a while?”

“Do as you like…?”

Greg gently rested his head on Ethan’s shoulder and closed his eyes.

It smelled warm and good.

How much time passed like that?

Ethan cleared his throat.

‘Did I perhaps offend him?’

Greg quickly raised his head.

“A-Are you alright?”

“Hmm? I’m fine, I’m fine. But didn’t you come because you had something to say?”

“Ah, that…”

“Don’t feel burdened, just tell me.”

Greg hesitated for a while before opening his mouth.

“I want to go buy new clothes.”

“Clothes? That’s not difficult. Where did I put my wallet-“

Greg strongly grabbed Ethan’s arm as he was getting up to take out his gold coin pouch.

“…sir.”

“Hm?”

“I want to go together. Just the two of us, with Ethan-nim.”

Greg thought once more.

‘Since I worked hard, this much should be okay, right?’

It felt like someone’s gaze from outside the window, but.

Greg decided to go for it first and listen to his friends’ scolding later.

‘It seems he’s finally opened his heart wide!’

Ethan was moved.

Greg had always been the only one who was blunt and showed almost no change in expression.

Borka was also quite blunt, but she was defenseless in front of cookies, so she was excluded.

At last, he could build a good relationship with Greg like with the other children.

‘I’ll buy everything he asks for!’

Ethan immediately packed several subspace gold pouches and headed to the free market.

“Oh my, Assistant sir! It’s been a while!”

“Yes, yes, have you all been well?”

“Of course~ Thanks to you, life has become very comfortable.”

Because he was in a good mood, just for today he didn’t explain ‘It’s not thanks to me, you know?’, ‘The rumor that I’m the underground leader of Serdin is all lies, you know?’

Instead, he went along with the conversation appropriately and headed to a clothing store.

Stopping by the clothing store that looked the most luxurious in Serdin by anyone’s standards.

“Is it okay if I try these on?”

“Of course.”

“Then… this one, and this one, and this one too.”

He handed Greg plenty of clothes and pushed him towards the changing room.

“E-Ethan-nim?”

“Come out wearing each one.”

“All of… these?”

“It’s not that many, right? Why don’t you change first? I’ll pick out more.”

“…?”

Clothing stores are famous for being men’s natural enemy.

Isn’t it common sense that men dragged to the den called ‘department store’ spend 2-3 happy(or not) hours and collapse?

But that’s the story of men with abundant dating experience.

Ethan was different.

‘This looks good too. No, is the color too intense?’

For Ethan, recommending clothes for Greg wasn’t like a date or department store tour, but closer to coordinating a cherished character.

The ultimate content for hardcore gamers.

The so-called look daughter.

Ethan, who had entered the final content that never ends no matter how much time you pour into it after a long time, was enthusiastic.

“Th-This kind of outfit…!”

“Why? It suits you well. Try on the next outfit too.”

From general medieval standard casual wear (of course, he made him wear both men’s and women’s clothes) to maid outfits, modern office look imitations, formal wear, long dresses, short dresses, one-pieces, to jackets, shirts, and skirts combined to give a 21st century school uniform feel.

Greg was embarrassed but didn’t refuse.

‘Wow~ Doing this after a long time is more fun than I thought?’

So he made him try on more and more.

“How about trying this one, and this one, and this one too?”

“Uwaaa…”

Rather, it was Greg who was becoming exhausted.

‘It’s not that I feel bad, no, I’m grateful that he seems to be thinking of me but…’

Greg, who had resolved to live as a man for the rest of his life for the ’cause’.

To such a Greg, this morning, his master came and said this.

• I’m sorry for all this time.
• …Pardon?
• I’ll take care of my revenge myself. Reclaim your life, little one.
• What do you mean all of a sudden…
• It means you don’t have to pretend to be a man anymore. Live as you wish from now on. Forget about the ’cause’ or whatever.

  The republican army doesn’t accept female soldiers no matter how excellent their skills are.

  This is because when Estel III removed capable commanders and formed the command and staff department with beautiful female soldiers to his taste, the country almost collapsed in defeat.

  Female soldiers were a nightmare itself for the republican army.

  Therefore, Greg needed to hide her gender for the ’cause’.

  But now she didn’t have to do that anymore.

  So she confidently went to Ethan and said she wanted to go buy new clothes.

  Until now, all of Greg’s clothes were only those that men would wear.

  She wanted to start anew with new clothes and a new mindset.

  But.

  ‘This is too muuuch…’

  Living as a woman.

  Was more unfamiliar than Greg thought.

Hwarin was free.

In fact, she shouldn’t have been free today.

Quite a lot of laundry had piled up.

But.

“Give it all to me and go out.”

“What? But if Jenny-ssi does it alone…”

“It will take longer if Hwarin-ssi is here.”

Jenny is a formal maid more skilled in housework than Hwarin.

So although she was upset, she couldn’t object.

“Tch-“

When she peeked through the door crack, she saw Jenny’s bed sheets and blanket that had been changed recently.

‘She changes the sheets often, I guess.’

Hwarin thought she should learn from her thorough and diligent side.

After that, with nothing to do, she leisurely walked the corridor and.

Headed to the training ground behind the mansion.

The swordsmanship class had just begun.

“Everyone, attention!”

“Yes!”

Like military formation training.

The children lined up in a row straightened their bodies.

“I’m Julius, who will be teaching you swordsmanship from today.”

“Um, teacher?”

“Call me instructor.”

“Yes, instructor. Do I have to participate too?”

Elyssia, who was a novice in combat.

Julius nodded.

“Of course. The owner wants safety and growth for all of you. I’ll provide the optimal training method tailored to each individual, so don’t worry. I’ll teach you simple self-defense techniques.”

Just as Elyssia let out a sigh of relief.

Ponya raised her hand.

“What is it now?”

“Instructor, Greg isn’t here.”

“The little one? He doesn’t need to be here today. He already knows what I’m going to teach today from before. And you over there!”

“Huh? Me?”

Hwarin, who was comfortably lying on top of the summoned Elkar watching.

“Yes, you! Come here.”

She ran over to the children’s side after being called.

“You learn together whenever you have time. Understood?”

“What? But I have to do housework…”

“I’ve already talked with the owner about this, so don’t argue with me.”

‘Ethan-nim?’

Just like teaching self-defense to Elyssia.

Ethan who said to teach Hwarin minimal defense skills as well.

‘He was worried about me.’

When she thought so, her heart fluttered.

“Ah, okay.”

There was no reason to refuse anymore.

“Good. Then let’s start the lesson… no, this guy still hasn’t come?”

The children looked around.

Everyone was gathered except Greg.

But Julius was upset, saying there was someone else.

• Clank, clank, clank.

  The sound of metal clashing rang out in succession.

  “I-I’m sorry I’m late!”

  Sir Recid ran to the training ground in full armor.

  “Hurry up!”

  “I’ll correct it!”

  The last trainee.

  Sir Recid Lacan had arrived.

  ‘The instructor is… a trainee?’