episode_0086

#24

The study of alchemy was a discipline that was far removed from combat, but it was superior and more advanced than any other sect’s magic in terms of creating or modifying things rather than destroying them.

This is also a fact that can be easily inferred when thinking about the nature and purpose of alchemy.

And, fortunately for me, the core of this Baekdu Mountain monster that I had to deal with was not a specific physical creation of any substance, but rather a reorganization and organization of existing substances into the monster’s core.

In short, he was saying that I, as an alchemist, was the best opponent to work with.

If I were to properly purify the waters of the world that have been polluted by the monsters, that would be the same as subduing the monsters.

One, the opponent is a large-scale monster of special class level.

Even though it was a special battlefield, it was true that it was a bit burdensome for me to handle such a monster all by myself.

So, let’s borrow Suho’s power here.

Although, the guardian guy is a half-baked vampire who can’t even use blood magic properly… no, he’s not even half-baked.

During the Happy Virus incident a while ago, Suho had a history of being the host of a first-class monster Happy Virus, and the vast amount of mystery he had created as a host, combined with the mystery he possessed as a vampire himself, had accumulated a considerable amount of mystery.

‘Of course, I don’t know if I can handle it properly.’

Because what I need is the mystery itself.

I don’t mind if I can just borrow that.

“Suho, hold my hand.”

“Yes, net!? Uh. Yes. Okay. ”

Suho’s hands were surprisingly strong and sturdy.

I heard he’s physically weak, but I wonder if he exercises regularly. He seems to have strong jaws and a manly look.

“From now on, I’m going to restore the world’s order that was twisted by that monster. But, it’s going to require a huge amount of mystery.”

We will change the mysterious providence of Baekdu Mountain into our mystery and return it to its original world.

This was what we had to do, and it was the only way to subdue the Baekdu Mountain monster.

“Then how can I help you?”

“Guardian. You just have to send your mystery with this hand. Hand to hand.”

“Sorry, I still don’t know what that is.”

“It’s okay. Your body will remember.”

Even if you don’t remember, there was a time when you were the host of a first-class monster and wielded mystic powers throughout the Korean peninsula.

What I have to do is to awaken the memories that lie dormant in your subconscious.

I made Suho close his eyes and slowly let my mystery flow towards his clenched hands.

Suho flinched at the intrusion of the unfamiliar energy, but he accepted it calmly without letting go of the hands he was holding.

Knock knock.

After a few light stimulations, the guardian’s mystery began to stir and respond to me.

Before long, as if a dam had burst, the vast amount of mysteries I had built up came pouring out to me.

And I used all of those things as fuel, burning them and putting my hand on the providence that the monster before my eyes had transformed.

Bold yet delicate.

As if a surgeon were performing an operation, I carefully poured mysteries into the core of the Baekdu Mountain monster.

Slowly, so that he could not even properly feel that the wrong world he had changed was collapsing.

Even at this very moment, the bastard’s gaze was directed at Hinamori-san. If I was careful, it wouldn’t be that difficult.

So, after a tedious battle… the Baekdu Mountain monster was finally destroyed.

The fog that had been so thick that it was impossible to see even an inch ahead of us had disappeared, and the gray border that divided the world had become blurred.

The center of the monster. Having lost its core, it could not maintain its gigantic body, and its vast amount of mystery was unfortunately scattered.

Ah! Of course, I managed to salvage about 1/10 of it.

It feels good to have a full bottle of reagents after a long time, doesn’t it?

“Ugh. It’s over.”

“It’s over. Sister?”

“Yeah. Phew. Thanks to you, I was able to win. Thank you. Suho.”

“Did I help you?”

“Yeah. I couldn’t have won without you.”

Lacking mystery, purifying the core would have been impossible.

In the end, we had to just sit back and watch the Baekdu Mountain monster grow bigger and bigger, and maybe, just like that, the volcano would really erupt as it should, and even further, it would destroy all the volcanoes on Earth.

Maybe, me.

Could this be saving the world?

It’s only natural for TS beauties to save the world, right?

Hehehe.

“Ah! My little brother!”

Ugh. But I don’t have the strength to move.

Iron Pudeok. I tried to get up in a hurry, but my legs gave out and I collapsed, poking out my lips.

That was when.

My weak body was lifted by the guardian and placed on my back.

“Su, Suho?”

“I’m getting carried away. It’s hard to move.”

“Ugh… . Yeah. Thank you.”

That guy too… .

You must have had a hard time too.

To serve as my secret vault.

Anyway, here we have to respond to Suho’s consideration.

It really doesn’t take any strength at all… .

So, carried by Suho, I headed towards the place where Hinamori-san and the sea were.

Then, we met the fallen Chinese hunters.

“Great Hero! Are you the ones who defeated this monster!?”

Wow, a great swordsman. Who would think you’re not Chinese? You’re so good at saying such embarrassing things.

I answered with an awkward smile and a slight nod of my head.

Then, the Chinese hunter started making a fuss, saying strange things like, “Noya,” “Daehyeop,” and “Old Man.”

No, look at my face.

How do I become Noya and an elder???

Why do these people have so little prejudice?

“This Jinwei! I really want to repay you, Grandmaster! Is there anything you want!!?”

“Oh, no. Don’t stick your face in there like that. It’s embarrassing.”

“I see!!”

I couldn’t help but look at the Chinese hunter Jinwei’s recklessness as he charged straight towards me at 200 kilometers per second, not caring about the iron wall.

By the way, here’s the reward.

Hmm… I wonder what would be good.

Actually, I didn’t do it with the expectation of a reward, but this guy… he gives off the vibe that if I don’t answer, he’ll follow me around forever.

Wait… .

You said Chinese Hunter?

Well then… that would be good.

“I need some thorns from a dinosaur cactus. Can you get them for me?”

“Are you talking about the dinosaur cactus? Hmm… I don’t know what it is, but I’ll definitely get it for you!”

I didn’t have high expectations.

The thorns of the dinosaur cactus seemed to be from the other world, and although the hunters were a group that fought against monsters, they seemed to know little about the other world.

It was more like he was vaguely expressing his intention to break up here.

Well… if that guy really brings me dinosaur cactus thorns, I’ll be grateful.

Then, all we need to do is get the hippocampus bat’s wings?

Anyway, after parting ways with Chinese Hunter Jinwei, I returned to Hinamori, the sea, and that punk senior.

Hinamori-san, who always maintained a neat impression with a blank expression on her face, greeted me with a tired face, as if she had used up a lot of mental and physical strength in this fight.

Even her once neat outfit had become quite messy, and she seemed too tired to tidy up.

“You’re here.”

“Hinamori-san. Are you okay?”

“… Yes. If you sleep soundly for about 10 years and wake up, you will feel refreshed.”

“Yes, yes!?”

“Just kidding.”

No, you’re joking, right?

Do you know that I don’t believe you at all when you tell me you’re joking with that face?

“Anyway, you did a good job. This level of improvisation and ability. I can trust you.”

“Huh? What do you believe in?”

“No. I was talking to myself.”

soliloquy…?

Have you ever tried any kind of test on me?

With a very tired look on her face, Hinamori stretched out her arm and lightly tapped my head.

And then, out of place, with a blank expression on his face, he said to me:

“Thank you for your hard work, youngest.”

“Hinamori-san… .”

“Our journey together ends here. Well, let’s meet again sometime.”

That was the end of it.

Hinamori-san sprayed blood-red mist with a bang and disappeared from that spot.

If I followed her trail, I might be able to trace where she disappeared to. But I didn’t bother to do something so unromantic.

As she said, someday.

If we get the chance, we’ll meet again.

“Ugh… .”

“Jinbada! Are you awake??”

Because right now it’s my job to protect my cute little brother.

huh.

#25

Happy Daycare Center.

This daycare center is run by Elder Ryu Se-hwa. The director has been in a very good mood lately, and has been doing many good deeds for the children. Like buying them delicious snacks and clothes.

Even the practice of drawing blood from children has stopped, so these days, Happy Daycare Center can be said to be a very child-friendly and gentle place compared to other daycare centers.

And, in the daycare director’s office, two women were talking.

With a petite body and youthful appearance, it’s hard to believe she’s an adult woman.

They had different hair colors and facial features, but they had one thing in common: they had eyes that were as red as blood and as beautiful as jewels.

“Phew. What’s that look like? Hinamori?”

“There were many things.”

“So~? How do you feel about watching our youngest?”

“It was cute. It felt like looking at a little hedgehog.”

“Right~? You say things like you don’t like vampires, you don’t like people like you. But how can you be so cute?”

“Definitely, it’s closer to the tsundere type.”

“Who would say I’m not Japanese? What is tsundere?”

“But it’s true.”

“That’s true~”

Ryu Se-hwa crossed her arms and tapped her chin.

Hinamori was staring blankly at her sister with an expressionless face opposite Ryu Sehwa.

Then, as if something had occurred to her, she let out a small exclamation with a faint smile.

“Ah~ You know Hinamori too?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Our mother. She went back to her hometown this time, right?”

“Yes, I heard.”

“Hoohoo. Aren’t you excited?”

“… Ah. Indeed. I understand what you wish for.”

“Hehehe. Yeah. That would be a really fun picture. So, what was it? Cactus thorns? This older sister will have to save me from that.”

“… You have really bad taste too.”

“Oh my. You want me to say that sisterhood is strong~?”

Hinamori shook her head and got up from her seat.

Along with the thought that she is a sister who is difficult to understand and get along with.