episode_0076

I traveled around most of the eastern part of the country. However, there was no place where Sister Carly could settle down in peace.

“….You’re a beast?! Go away!”

There was nothing to say in the human realm. As soon as they saw the animal features sprouting from Sister Kali’s ears, they gave her a look of fear and disgust.

Why on earth are they looking at us like this? Didn’t the hatred of beastmen disappear due to the policy made by the emperor?

But there was no time to ask why. He immediately left the place and went looking for another home.

“Kalea. Sorry. I think I’ll have to sleep outside today too.”

“…I’m fine…cough. Sister…”

Another day passed. For some reason, most of the beast people’s villages had either collapsed or were already uninhabited.

Carly looks at her younger brother, whose complexion is even worse than before. Calea, who was naturally weak, was placed in an even worse environment and her health deteriorated significantly.

Kali made a promise as she looked at her younger brother, who was sleeping with a soft sigh in the small tent she had accidentally found.

I am sure that we will find our home soon.

“Can I ask you the way?”

Then one day. As they set out on their usual journey to find a home, someone wearing a shabby robe spoke to Sister Kali.

Because of the robe that covered his entire body, it was impossible to tell whether he was a woman or a man. His voice was vaguely androgynous.

The person who introduced himself as a ‘traveler’ told Kali about the route he was looking for because it was a route she knew. He thanked me and looked at Sister Carly for a moment.

“Hmm… You guys. Is it a prisoner?”

“…How did you know that?”

Carly and Calea were shocked. The reason was because they were wearing shabby cloaks to cover their ears.

It was a decision made not to face any unexpected situations due to the hatred of prisoners that spread for an inexplicable reason and because it was a trip between two women.

Since putting on this cloak, no one has realized that they are beastmen. However, the traveler noticed at a glance.

“You look like you’re lost.”

“…So?”

“Now that I know the way, I’ll give you some information.”

The traveler continued his explanation quickly and concisely. The reason why the hatred of beastmen suddenly spread was because a major accident occurred in a village called ‘Espilia’ where some beastmen turned into beasts, and the rumor spread, creating misunderstandings about beastmen.

And recently, cases of monsters attacking villages have become so frequent that most of the people who built and lived in villages have moved to their homes.

“……..”

As soon as she heard those words, a space full of memories began to appear in Carly’s mind. However, he shakes his head quickly to shake off the thoughts.

Because I can’t protect my sister if I’m stuck in the past.

“Go to Espilia Village. The lower class there would be overflowing with prisoners like you.”

Before Carly could say anything, the traveler quickly disappeared. The traveler didn’t walk fast, but he disappeared so quickly that it was amazing.

Kali, who was watching the traveler leave, looked at her sister and smiled.

“Finally…”

Will we finally be able to find a home for ourselves?

If the traveler said so, there would no longer be a need to sleep on the street or eat dirty food.

Sister Kali excitedly set out to find Espilia.

It took a long time. The road was long, and I didn’t know the way, so I had to ask everyone I met along the way for directions.

“This is… Espilia?”

Still, I somehow reached Espilia in the end. The scenery of that place, with its huge castle walls and objects she had never seen before, was like a new world to Sister Kali.

It’s a carriage, but it moves without horses, and strange objects float in the sky. Are those also some type of magic?

Sister Kali walked into the pure white Espilia, looking around at the amazing scenery.

“It’s a lot cleaner than I thought.”

It was the exact opposite of what the traveler had requested. Didn’t they say that they would only be given an environment where they could barely survive?

Everyone I saw in the scene before my eyes seemed to have eaten well and lived well. So much so that it can be considered noble.

Wasn’t this place Espilia? I looked around just in case, but the letters written on the square in the distance were clearly ‘Esphilia’.

Here… a new life again…

“Ugh… Why is Suin here?”

“Let’s run away….”

Then, they hear human voices looking at them and whispering.

There was something strange. Didn’t they say that there are definitely a lot of prisoners in the same situation as us?

However, most, or even all, of those visible were human. Except for us, there wasn’t a single person in sight.

“What…what is it.”

“Sister…”

Sister Carly took a step back. This was because the gaze of disgust and fear pouring down on them was increasing.

That traveler… Did he lie?

Eventually, Sister Carly began to leave as if running away. I walked down the road for a while.

At that time, I began to feel the scent of a beastman somewhere in the distance. Because beastmen have a unique body odor, humans can never imitate it.

Carly followed the scent as if possessed. What was before their eyes was a huge entrance. The scent of the prisoner is very strong beyond the entrance.

Two completely different worlds are visible around the entrance. Unlike this place, which was infinitely bright and clean, the other side was dirty and dark.

But I could guess. It would be easier to live beyond here than here, which is filled with only negativity.

I walk away while holding my little sister’s hand tightly. Cross the entrance and slowly walk out.

What the traveler said was true. There were too many prisoners. Most people wore worn-out clothes, and the streets were dirty.

However, hope was visible in their eyes. Even in this situation, it shines brightly as if it feels a little happiness.

“…….”

A village came to mind. A village that was endlessly lacking and difficult, but was able to appreciate every moment and live happily.

And that atmosphere was felt once again here.

“Kalea. From now on… this is our home.”

“…Yes!”

After the day she arrived in Espilia, Kali tried to adapt quickly. I learned about Espilia and the residents around it.

I did everything I could. Running errands, cleaning, even beating up someone.

In fact, just because you put your mind to it, doesn’t mean you can accomplish everything easily. Even if your mind is strong, it is useless if your body does not follow suit.

However, was Kali’s aptitude right, or was it just luck? Carly was rather comfortable with these things and liked them.

Because Carly showed outstanding results, money began to accumulate quickly.

In the end, I was able to save up money and buy a shabby house on the outskirts of the lower class. After an arduous time, we finally found a home for the two of us.

Although I was barely able to eat one meal a day, I fed my younger sister all three meals. Because as long as I can see my sister’s smile, I can do anything.

“Ajae. Do you have any work today?”

“Ah, is Carly here? Just wait a moment.”

Carly went out looking for work again today. Now I have found a house. As long as you make money and eat food, you won’t have anything to worry about.

When I have a little more leisure, it would be nice to see if I can cure my younger brother’s illness.

Today’s task was simple. All you had to do was get food from the restaurant on the lower floor and give it to the inn.

Kali used her faster and stronger body to finish the job quickly compared to other prisoners.

“Good job today, Carly. See you tomorrow.”

“ung. See you tomorrow.”

Today’s income is twenty dong. I received a lot for doing such a simple task.

Is it because I became friendly with the man who helped me find a job? These days, it seems like all I can do is laugh.

Carly ran towards the nest with a happy heart. If you see your little sister smiling and welcoming you like always, your fatigue will melt away like snow.

“….Huh?”

Arrived home. However, the door that had always been closed was open.

Has Calea gone somewhere? That doesn’t happen. All I could do was sit on a chair right in front of the house and watch people passing by.

Although I felt a little anxious, I didn’t think of it as a big deal and went home.

“Kalea! Sister came…”

It was okay until he couldn’t see Calea, who didn’t welcome him as much as usual.

However, seeing the house in disarray, Carly felt something was wrong.

okay. Thieves can break in. That’s okay up to that point. Because I just need to make money again.

…What about Kalea? Why can’t I see it?

“Kalea?! Calea!!!”

Carly shouted at the top of her voice. So loud that the whole shabby house rang. Calea was nowhere to be seen inside the small house.

“…Hey, Carly! Come out for a moment!”

“…Grandma?”

Yang Su-in, who lives next door, called Kali. Her expression darkened a little, making Carly’s anxiety grow even more.