episode_0007

When Yeonseo traveled here as a Prislet, the clothes she wore were simple, commoner’s clothes.

Fortunately, it doesn’t feature the flashy dresses that are often associated with medieval fantasy, as they follow strict religious doctrines and do not indulge in extravagance.

If that were the case, I wouldn’t have been able to go out today because I wouldn’t have any clothes to wear.

The commoners’ clothing was plain, long sleeves and long trousers, made of rough but functional fabric, but somehow gave off a sense of poverty.

For example, even if you look at it well, it was like clothes that were worn in modern times in our country and had a somewhat shabby feel.

But I couldn’t make her wear my baggy clothes because they didn’t fit, so I had no choice but to go out like that.

“Unlike Askria, this place is really crowded. If you feel like you’re going to be separated from me, just grab my arm or the back of my neck. If you’re left alone, just stay where you are and I’ll come find you.”

“Isn’t that treating the kid too harsh?”

Askria was the name of another world.

Yeonseo grumbled at the nagging words, but it was not easy to let go of her worries.

Although I’ve lived in the city, the number of people and population density in Askria are incomparable to here.

Besides, this is Seoul, South Korea.

It was an area known worldwide for its high population density.

As expected, my worries became reality the moment I left the house.

“Wow!!”

Yeonseo opened her mouth wide in admiration at the sight of the neatly organized streets, lined villas, and various shops including convenience stores.

“Jinhyun is rich! He lives in a really nice neighborhood?!”

“Uh… Not a bad neighborhood, huh?”

First of all, it’s not bad because it’s Seoul, but I didn’t have the shame to boast about Gangnam and Yongsan as really great neighborhoods.

“What is that?”

“Convenience store. It sells food and daily necessities, and is a kind of general store. You will be going there often from now on.”

“Is that the department store over there?”

“No, no, the department store is dozens of times bigger than this.”

“And… that?”

“That’s a restaurant. It’s a restaurant.”

Yeonseo pointed at everything she saw with her finger and asked questions like a child.

I continued to worry about the innocent saint.

Yeonseo was pretty, she was too pretty.

Yeonseo’s face was young for her actual age, but had a strange charm that was imbued with maturity gained through the great ordeal of defeating the Demon King.

Her body was not too much, but it gave off a solid feeling, so people passing by, regardless of age or gender, would turn around at least once or be so captivated by her gaze that they would walk by blankly and sometimes even misstep.

…the feeling of guilt is no joke.

Can I hang out with such a pretty girl?

It was a fact that I was not aware of, as those were days in Askria when I was fighting for my life.

I feel like I’m too out of place to hang out with Yeonseo.

It is said that people usually brag about their shoulders when the person they are traveling with is pretty or cool, but I was the opposite.

I felt like I was with someone I didn’t get along with.

While I was sighing slightly at the needless discomfort, I saw Yeonseo going out into the road.

“Wow, what a strangely shaped box? Something like that just passes by!”

A car was coming from the other side.

Terrified, I used all my strength as a warrior to grab Yeonseo’s arm and quickly pull her towards India.

“It hurts!”

“Yeonseo, what will happen if you go out there!”

Not long after Yeonseo was grabbed, a red sports car passed by where she was.

I grabbed his shoulder and shouted, sweeping away my dizzy feelings.

“Don’t go out on the black road over there. Instead of carriages, there are silent iron carriages running at incredible speeds. If you get hit by one, you’ll die on the spot or at least become half-crippled! You have to be careful, okay?”

“… Okay.”

In that moment, I realized how grimly I was frowning.

Yeonseo barely nodded her head, cowering there.

I closed my eyes for a moment and tried to relax my expression as much as possible.

“I’m sorry, I was scared because I thought you might get hurt.”

“… … .”

“I’m sorry for speaking so harshly and worrying.”

“… Jinhyeon-ah.”

“Yeah.”

“Me, wrist… .”

When I looked down, I saw that I was holding Yeonseo’s wrist.

I quickly let go of my wrist, and a red mark was visible due to the force of the blow.

“Sorry.”

Yeonseo pouted as she apologized again.

I felt like I had unintentionally drawn criticism.

I miss Zenk.

I was so used to acting alone that I always took the lead and guided the way, while Zenk, the warrior, took care of everyone and moved forward.

I guess I’m not the type of person who should be by anyone’s side.

When I arrived at the stop, the bus arrived right on time.

I paid for the train ticket first and then I paid for the transportation fee for two people with my card.

Maybe because it was Sunday, there were quite a few people on the bus.

“You can sit here.”

I sat Yeonseo down in the only seat left by the window.

Yeonseo didn’t say anything until she sat down.

I noticed a little bit.

Still, as the bus moved, I was amazed to see the scenery passing by.

i envy you.

I was envious of those times when I could look at the world in a new and refreshing way.

No matter how colorful the world was, to me it was just a meaningless, colorless color.

“Hey! What kind of restaurant is that on the 4th floor… .”

It was the four-story building of a famous kimchi stew restaurant.

Yeonseo, who was about to turn her head to me and point at it, stopped in surprise.

Just as I was about to feel bitter, wondering if her feelings for me had not yet been resolved, the saintess stood up from her seat.

“Please sit here.”

“Oh, it’s okay. Just three more stops.”

“No, please sit down.”

The grandmother stubbornly refused, but when Yeonseo stood up and continued to urge her, she reluctantly sat down.

He is a person with a good impression.

So, I guess you said it was okay and declined.

He even bowed to us, so we bowed back in greeting.

I felt once again that Yeonseo was a good child worthy of being chosen as a saint.

But before Yeonseo could get into position, the bus suddenly stopped.

Yeonseo, who almost fell over to the other side, barely held on by holding onto my waist as the bus started moving again with more people on board.

I felt the presence of a chest that was by no means small on my side.

Yeonseo tried to get up, but there were so many people on board that there was no space to even stand, so she ended up sticking right next to each other.

I tried to give up the handrail I was holding, but unlike me who was over 180 cm tall, Yeonseo was on the shorter side, barely reaching my chest.

Unfortunately, my handle was so high up that Yeonseo’s hand didn’t seem to be able to reach it.

There’s nothing I can do.

“Excuse me.”

I couldn’t let her stay in that half-lying position, so I quickly whispered and wrapped my arms around Yeonseo’s shoulders.

Yeonseo took a deep breath and froze, but since so many people were pushing in, she didn’t say anything.

Yeonseo must have given up because of the crowd of people who just kept getting on without stopping every time she stopped, and she quietly leaned her head on my shoulder.

Even though there were so many people in this cramped bus, it felt like it was just Yeonseo and me.

The small weight on her chest and the slight glimpse of her crown made the corner of her eye tingle.

It’s really too much of a luxury for my subject.

Was that why?

Suddenly, he looks up at me, lifts his hooves, and tries to whisper.

As I slightly lowered my head, a small, fresh voice rang in my ears.

“I can feel your heart beating fast.”

“There are so many people that it’s hard to breathe.”

I was so embarrassed that I made up an excuse that didn’t even make sense.

But our innocent saint believed it straight away.

“Really? Are you okay?”

“It’s okay, just two more stops.”

Actually, it’s not okay.

I felt a great sense of guilt for reacting so innocently.

It’s not for nothing that Jenk and Arian fooled the saintess into acting like nothing.

Of course, I just stood by and watched in silence while those two were cheating.

That’s why, when he found out that he had been deceived, he got angry and asked why he didn’t tell me.

The bus finally stopped at the stop in front of the department store.

Until then, I was holding Yeonseo in my arms and pushing my way through the crowd to get out.

Yeonseo fell down immediately and looked at me with worried eyes.

“Are you breathing well now?”

Please don’t do that.

I feel like I can’t breathe because of the guilt.

Yeonseo felt relieved when she smiled and said it was okay.

“Thank goodness.”

Should I confess my sins and apologize right now?

Wouldn’t that just make you more cautious?

“Jinhyeon-ah.”

“Why?”

“I saw a few men crouching inside the train carriage. They were trying hard not to touch the women while keeping their distance. It was a bit strange.”

“Oh, that one.”

It’s time to reveal some uncomfortable facts.

“If you do it wrong, you could be mistaken for a sexual harasser.”

“What should I do when it’s so narrow?”

“That’s true, but there are actually men who look under your skirt or touch your private parts. You should be careful too.”

It seemed that the day would soon come when we would learn about the conflict between men and women.

Anyway, it is essential knowledge that you must know to survive in this world.

“Then Jinhyeon protected me earlier?”

“Uh… .”

“Thank you for watching over me.”

A smile that draws a gentle curve while being shy.

Somehow, I felt like I saw Yeonseo’s smile more here than in this world.