episode_0065

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The sun’s eyes widened. It wasn’t his usual playful, exaggerated reaction, but he seemed genuinely surprised.

“Magic?

Very interesting. Why did you suddenly think of that?”

As I listened to her question, the thoughts that had simply come out of impulse began to follow one after another.

If I could learn magic and become only a tenth of Seoyeon’s size, it would definitely be much easier to do physical labor. Also, I wouldn’t have to fear the rice worms of the Human Guardians who do bad things.

“Yeah, it’s just… … The magic that Taeyang used to make the sand castle last time looked so cool.

It can protect you when you are in danger, or it can help you at work… … .”

“You little brat, are you thinking of fighting with others even before you learn?”

“Gu, I don’t really intend to start a fight… … .”

“… … Hmm.”

The sun seemed to be deep in thought, her expression becoming serious.

“Well, okay. Maybe other women around you… … people would hate it quite a bit, but I like it.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t worry about it. Anyway, learning magic isn’t easy. The environment of the world I lived in and this planet are so different.”

“I see… … .”

I answered with a voice full of disappointment without realizing it. I had hoped for a brief moment that I could learn magic, but it was denied in an instant, so there was nothing I could do.

The sun looked at me carefully and suddenly raised the corners of her mouth. There was a strange joy in her eyes.

“But, it’s not like there’s no way at all.”

I raised my head and looked at her.

“If you do it the right way, it will take ten years, but if you use a shortcut, it will be possible to some extent. It’s not a method that anyone can do.”

“Wow, really? So can I learn magic too? How?”

“That’s right… …That’s right… … .”

The sun opened his mouth very slowly, as if he was deliberately trying to make me impatient.

“You are wearing my magic equipment.”

“Magic… …Equipment?! Is there really such a thing?”

My eyes widened in surprise and excitement. My heart pounded as if it were a story from a fantasy novel or a game.

“Well, humans in this world don’t have the technology, so they can’t handle it. But I’m not a resident of Earth, right?”

“So, in your world, everyone can use magic equipment?”

“That’s not it. You, kid, you are, well… … hmm.”

The sun crossed his arms and closed his eyes before continuing.

“Most magical equipment requires a minimum level of skill to use.

To use an analogy in a game you might play… … there are equipment that can only be used by wizards level 5 or higher, and equipment that can only be used by warriors level 5 or higher.

And kid, you are a level 1… … cute creature.”

“A cute creature… … .”

“You’re not a warrior, a wizard, or a priest, right?

I think that word best describes the kid.

Anyway, you won’t be able to use most magical equipment. Except for a very small number of magical equipment that have no usage restrictions at all. ”

The sun’s words pointed to one conclusion. I told her, trying not to look too excited.

“Then, Sun-nim, can you lend me some magic equipment that has no usage restrictions?”

“You’re pretty smart, kid. But you know… … .”

In an instant, the playfulness disappeared from her voice.

“A treasure like that is worth enough to buy a castle.

Let’s say I give you such a precious item. What can the little boy give in return for receiving the dragon’s treasure? ”

I was speechless at Taeyang’s question. My mouth suddenly felt as if it was drying up.

“I, I… … .”

I fumbled, not really knowing what to say. The look in Taeyang’s eyes as she looked at me was serious, and I could tell that what she was saying wasn’t just a joke.

“I… … have nothing to give to such a great person as the sun.”

In the end, I had no choice but to be honest. The moment I said that, I felt as if I had become infinitely smaller. But no matter how much I thought about it, there was nothing in me that I could trade for such a treasure.

“I’m really sorry. I was so reckless.”

I lowered my head and looked at the floor. I felt like I wanted to hide in a mouse hole.

Thinking back, I must have just asked for something incredibly valuable without any reason. How could I have had such a shameless thought?

“Little one, lift your head.”

I carefully raised my head at the sound of Taeyang’s voice. Contrary to my expectations, her expression was gentle.

“Still don’t know what you can give?”

“I’m sorry, Sun. But I really can’t remember anything… … .”

She cut me off.

“Time. I can give you four hours.”

“Time… …?”

The sun smiled. Her smile seemed to have a special meaning that I couldn’t understand.

“Yes. The time I spend with this body. Give this body the limited time of a short-lived species.”

I thought about what she said. Maybe she meant that we should meet often and hang out together?

“If I do that… …Will you really give me the magic equipment?”

Let’s ask carefully, the sun’s eyes sparkled.

“Of course. If you give me time, I will repay you in kind.”

“… … Okay, Sun. I promise. I will give you my time.

“Okay. Then let’s start now.

Wait a minute. I’ll get you some magic equipment.”

The sun’s smile deepened, and she stood up from her seat in joy.

She quickly left the living room and went into another room, and I waited nervously for her to return.

What kind of amazing magical equipment could it be? A staff, perhaps? A ring? A necklace?

After a while, the sun came back. She was holding something in her hand. She handed it to me.

“Okay, here you go.”

I opened my eyes wide in shock and confusion. What she gave me was… …a teddy bear.

“This is… … a magic device?!”

The sun laughed mischievously.

“Yeah. Don’t be fooled by appearances. With just this teddy bear, you should be able to use simple magic. Roughly… …small magic below the 1st level.”

“How does a teddy bear have magic abilities?”

“This was created by an unusual wizard. He said he was inspired by a pretty boy nun fighting a teddy bear and a yo-yo.”

“Young boy… … A nun?!”

“That’s right. A pretty boy nun.”

I became even more confused by her words. After all, that wasn’t the important thing, but the fact that I could use magic with this teddy bear.

“So, if I carry this teddy bear around, I can use magic?”

“Yes. That teddy bear contains magic power that recharges automatically, and when the wearer recites a spell, it casts magic on their behalf.

To put it simply, it’s similar to a pistol on Earth. But Earth’s atmospheric magic distribution is so low that it can only use small magic. ”

“Oh, I see… … .”

So does that mean I have to carry this teddy bear around to use magic?

Just imagining it made my face flush. I felt like biting my tongue in shame at the thought of a man carrying around a teddy bear.

“But… … If I carry this around, won’t it look too weird? I’m a guy… … .”

“Why? It looks good enough now. If you really don’t like it… … .”

The sun smiled sinisterly with a mischievous expression. Ugh, whenever the sun made that kind of expression, he always played a strange prank――

“Even if you go around cosplaying as a nun fighting with a teddy bear and a yo-yo, you might not feel embarrassed. I’ll prepare it myself.”

“There’s no way he would do something like that!”

She screamed softly with a face flushed red. Her face was hot to the tips of her ears, and her voice was trembling. Doing nun cosplay? I might die of embarrassment if I did something like that.

The sun seemed even more delighted to see my reaction. She laughed loudly and said,

“Hahahahaha. Look at your expression, kid. Just kidding. ”

A sigh of relief escaped me at her words, but my face still felt hot.

“Taeyang-nim, you too… … . Play around moderately.”

The sun laughed for a long time, but after a considerable amount of time, he finally calmed down.

“Sorry, sorry. Your reactions are just too cute, kid. Then, just put the teddy bear in your bag and carry it around. You’ll have to take it out when you use it, though.”

“Okay. So how do I use magic with this teddy bear?”

The sun smiled meaningfully at my question.

“I’ll teach you step by step. But before that… … .”

She stopped talking and looked at me.

“First, we have to keep our promise. Four hours, remember?”

“Yes, I remember.”

“Okay. Then let’s have fun with this body first. I just need to learn how to use the magic equipment.”

To be honest, I really wanted to learn magic quickly, but a promise is a promise. I decided to just nod silently.

“Okay, Sun. How would you like to spend your time?”

A dangerous light suddenly appeared in Taeyang’s eyes. She smiled, but it was nothing like her usual playful smile.

“Then… …Do you remember the girls I used to bring around when we first met? How about calling them over and playing with them?”