episode_0016

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“What the heck are you talking about… … .”

The president’s explanation dug into my brain, making my head spin. I thought I could understand what he was saying, but something in my head was strongly distracting my thoughts.

“Ah, there was a turning point where she fought and ran away from work. However, this turning point ended up relying on her, and she inevitably ended up stuck at home, so it won’t end well.

And… … hmm. There was also a time when you got too close to a woman who showed you a small kindness and she went berserk.

In the end, he was kidnapped and locked up in a hidden space that no one knew about… … Unfortunately, he became an idiot. This too could be called a destructive… … bad end. ”

While listening to the president’s explanation, I washed my face dry several times. There was a mischievous smile on his beautiful face that was on the verge of becoming completely transparent.

“On the other hand, cannibals are very intuitive, which is nice.

Sure, she’s an intelligent being. But even the most noble of wills has ultimately suppressed the most essential desires in life throughout her life.

In other words, it is not that I have reached the state of liberation like Buddha. I am just enduring it.

But since you have let go of your inhibitions… … how could even she endure it?

From her perspective, it’s natural for her to head straight towards you, the one who broke the brakes. However, even if I understand her feelings 100%, I can’t just sit by and watch the destruction of humanity on Earth, so it’s just a shame.

First of all, when dealing with a cannibal, if you provoke her too much, you can’t avoid being eaten.

Especially if I had intervened just a little bit later when we were breaking up at the end, I would have entered her stomach without leaving a single drop of blood behind.

Oh, and at some intersections, they even leave the head behind to be stuffed. I guess this depends on how much affection you have for her? ”

“… … … .”

The association president continued to chatter for quite some time after that. The association president, who had been chatting happily until he was on the verge of becoming completely transparent, suddenly trembled and placed one hand on his forehead.

“Wait a minute. Why am I saying this?

… … … … I see. That’s what happened. I can’t believe I suddenly felt like telling you everything… … .”

After finishing his speech, the president of the association closed his eyes and began to take deep breaths slowly. Even I, who could not feel the flow of magic at all, could feel the flow of air as if the entire house was shaking.

After a while, the president of the association, who was on the verge of completely disappearing, became opaque again and opened his closed eyes. He was still smiling, but the corners of his eyes were trembling slightly.

“As expected, you are… … too dangerous. If you had been just a little bit late, you would have been completely swallowed up by the quantum realm… … .

By the way, I said too much. Phew, sorry. What I just said, it would be better to… forget about it. ”

The president of the association took a deep breath, looked me in the eye again, and opened his mouth heavily.

“Then let me say it again. Can you guess who the ‘she’ I’m talking about is?

… … Yes. The woman who touched your brain is――”

… … … … …

–widely!

“Ah, ah… … ?!”

The sound of fingers snapping brought me back to my senses. The president of the association, who had moved a little further away from me than before, was looking at me with a smile. However, there was something uncomfortable about that smile, and the reason was――

Just as I was about to lose myself in thought again, the president of the association coughed in vain.

“Ahem, sorry, but I’m a busy person, so I’ll just get to the point.

Miss Lee Seo-yeon is a very multi-talented Awakened. But lately… …she seems to be unable to concentrate on her work due to ‘family matters.’

So, I’ve come to the conclusion that you need to be independent. For the sake of your future, hers and yours. ”

“Ah… … … .”

Although the president of the association didn’t mention it directly, it was immediately clear who the family history that had caused Seoyeon’s concentration to drop was referring to.

… … Of course it was me. I was holding her ankle.

“I see… … .

I am a burden to my older sister――”

“Don’t blame yourself too much. This is your chance too. Independence can help many people, including you.”

There are so many people.

It’s probably about Seoyeon and the people she can save.

I was lost in thought for a moment. I hadn’t even discussed it with my sister, but was it right to go independent like this?

But if we talk about it, my sister will definitely say that she doesn’t want me to be independent. It’s a little embarrassing, but my sister really enjoyed spending time with me.

When I thought about it that way, I realized that now was the perfect opportunity for independence.

“What do you think? Would you like to give it a try?”

At the president’s words, I nodded without realizing it.

… … … … …

“Wow… … Is this all real… … ?”

The new home we got thanks to the kindness of the association president was truly amazing.

As soon as I opened the door and entered, a neatly organized interior caught my eye. The spacious living room was furnished with a comfortable-looking sofa and a large TV. The kitchen was also lined with various home appliances.

A clean kitchen, a comfortable-looking living room, and even a bathroom. Everything about the house was perfect.

I also liked the location of the house. It was neither too close nor too far from my older sister Seoyeon’s house, where I used to live.

Even though I became independent, I didn’t want to be completely distant from my older sister, so this distance was just right. The surrounding environment was new, and I really liked the quiet and clean neighborhood.

When I entered the bedroom, there was a king-size bed. The closet was also quite large. It seemed a bit excessive for one person.

“Hmm, I see. I guess it’s a house used by a married couple… … .”

But whoever used it in the past, it’s my home now. As I lay down on the bed, the water rushed in in an instant.

I fell asleep like that… …but as soon as I opened my eyes, I felt something strange.

It was… well, it felt like someone else was lying next to me.

“Uh… … ?”

A warm, mysterious scent is felt from the wide bed.

No matter how bad my sleeping habits are, I can’t help but feel the warmth throughout this large bed. This warmth must belong to someone else.

And then, something caught my eye on the white bed sheets.

“Head… … Hair… … ?!”

It was a very long purple hair. This hair, which shone softly in the sunlight, was definitely not mine.

… … … … …

My heart started beating fast in surprise. Is there anyone else in this house besides me? I’ve never seen or felt anything like it.

I jumped up and looked around, but of course I couldn’t see anything suspicious. The only evidence was the hair.

“Ji, calm down. Let’s calm down… … .

Humid――ha, humid――ha… … .”

I consoled myself and followed the deep breathing that Teacher Wol-hee often did, and on trembling legs I left the bedroom and headed to the living room.

It seemed as if the floor was creaking with every step I took. Sounds that I would have never paid attention to before now felt terrifying.

“… … hic… … !”

And when I entered the kitchen, I couldn’t help but hold my breath.

A freshly prepared breakfast was on the table. Steaming rice, side dishes, and even warm soup.

Everything looked fresh, as if someone had just been cooking it.

“Ugh, ugh. Ugh… … !”

My voice shook violently. Who prepared this? When? How? I clearly slept alone?

… … … No, was I really alone?

For a moment, a terrible thought flashed through my mind: the unusually cheap rent, and the furniture that looked suspiciously new.

“You, a ghost… … a house where ghosts live… … !?

No, that can’t be, a ghost thing――”

――It could be possible.

It is a world where dimensional gates have opened, numerous races have immigrated, and various phenomena that cannot be explained by science occur.

In a world where vampires and beastmen clearly exist, how could there not be ghosts?

Even the evidence was clear. The suspiciously warm feeling of the bed, the long purple hair of an unknown person, and even this breakfast. Everything was an undeniable and eerie reality.

And… … judging by the food he made, the ghost living in this house must be an incredibly strong guy who can use physical force.

――Dalgrak.

“Eek!?”

At that moment, the spoon on the table made a sound as it hit the utensils, as if urging people to eat.

Of course, I couldn’t calmly eat after seeing such a terrifying scene with my own eyes. I immediately ran to bed and covered myself with the blanket.

“Ugh, ugh… … … !”

In scary movies I’ve watched while hugging my older sister, the people who enter haunted houses always die horribly. That’s going to be me.

“Who, sister… … teacher… … !”

Unconsciously, I desperately searched for my guardians. But calling them was useless. Rather, the moment I put them in my mouth, the wall shook with a loud bang.

“Ugh, huuu… … !”

Neither my sister nor my teacher are here. I am alone now. No, maybe. Even at this moment, a ghost is by my side――