episode_0183

After spending some time with Seoyul, I took my clothes and underwear and went into the bathroom.

The interior of the dazzling bathroom, which I have now become accustomed to. It looks like a hotel bathroom where you have to spend a lot of money.

A brown carpet is spread over the white, smooth floor, and a long mirror is attached to one wall.

Below it, there was a cleanly maintained sink and a shelf where gowns and cosmetics were neatly placed.

I put my change of clothes on the shelf and took off the clothes I was wearing.

Since I had recovered my body, I also did physical training with my teacher.

Actually, today was similar to rehabilitation training, so it wasn’t that hard, but I felt a bit creaky, perhaps because I moved vigorously for the first time in a long time.

Thanks to this, the daily clothes I wore rolled around on the floor and became scraps.

Of course, the clothes themselves have restorative and cleansing functions, and I used purification magic, but since I had a lot of everyday clothes, I threw them into the laundry bin without hesitation.

Immediately after, I went inside the glass partition and carefully operated the device.

-Sssshhhh…

Warm water poured from the sunflower shower head hanging from the ceiling.

[worry]

[concern]

[trauma]

Without slowing down, I stretched out my fingertip and checked the state of the water.

Moderately warm temperature. Only then did he push his body in and catch the rainwater with the top of his head.

– Phew…

My hair was soaked, and water flowed down my body. Soon the inside of the glass partition was filled with cloudy vapor.

As I was immersed in the steam and being hit by the stream of water, the fatigue that had accumulated throughout the day seemed to be relieved a little.

…Even now, fatigue is accumulating in a corner of the consciousness of division…

Anyway, I couldn’t just soak in the water, so I squeezed out the shampoo into my palm.

Squeeze out the provided shampoo and rub it on your head, then lather your body with the body wash.

– Ugh…

Now it was time to sprinkle water, and a bunch of blue lights burst out from the side.

It was a water spirit. Its body blinked briefly. The water that was pouring straight from the shower moved freely and washed every inch of my body.

‘oh…’

Very comfortable. Before I could even ask why I came out, I quietly surrendered myself to the simple help that followed.

Thanks to this, removing the foam was completed quickly.

The bathroom was equipped with a large bathtub and bath salts, but I had no intention of doing so at the moment, so I passed on it.

I plan to try writing it with Seoyul later. Would you like it if I had a yellow duck doll that jumped around and took a bath with you?

The use of the bathtub came out of the partition, with the promise of a future date.

As if asking, “Did I do well?”, I stroked the water spirit that was rubbing my body and picked up a long towel.

At the same time, like before, a halo of light popped out.

Light green and red… they are the spirits of wind and fire.

I waited for a while with anticipation.

As if living up to my expectations, a wind of just the right amount of strength and warm heat enveloped my body and hair.

[comfort…]

I gently put down the towel I had lifted.

I understand why Professor Liana warned us to be careful of spirits in our daily lives.

Even if I stayed still, they washed, dried, and warmed me, so I didn’t feel the need to move.

Did Professor Liana also feel this way?

I now understand why Professor Liana’s room is a mess…

If I continued like this, I felt like I would become a bad person.

They comforted the spirits of other attributes who were sullen, saying there was nothing they could do for them, and picked up a towel.

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“Master, I will prepare dinner.”

After getting out of the shower, Ariel, who was next to Seoyul, came up to me while I was rummaging around in the kitchen.

[Ah, thank you for your words]

[But this time I want to make it myself]

“The master is cooking…?“

[yes]

[I know how to do it a little bit]

Ariel blinked. It’s not that I doubt that I cook, but it’s a reaction filled with small concerns.

[If there are any mistakes, could you please point them out?]

[Yeonhwa and Elia are coming soon, so I’m planning to make it in advance]

“Indeed.. I understand.”

However, when I added the words asking for help, Ariel nodded. His eyes sparkle and he says he will actively help.

Ariel has more than ten years of experience supporting Hong Yeon-hwa.

Even if I mess up, I guess the person who has excellent cooking skills can take care of it.

I also believed in him and asked him to help me.

Anyway, after making that request, I neatly took out the materials and tools.

The menu was nothing special.

Just bacon fried rice and cream pasta… simple soup and bagels.

It may seem like there are a lot of menus, but there are about 4.5 people, including Seoyul, and all four of them are superhuman.

In other words, the amount consumed is much higher than that of the average person. Even Elia, who is currently an assistant, can easily eat a bowl of rice.

In fact, it could be less, so I plan to make a lot.

There wasn’t much free time. I washed my hands again and started cooking.

“…?”

A question mark appeared above Ariel, who was standing next to her.

Her eyes were fixed on the wings of the sky splitting into numerous branches behind me.

While looking at an extraordinary scene, I manipulated the wings of the sky.

I stretched out the wings of the split sky and grabbed tools and materials.

A quick cooking process follows. The wings of the sky moved skillfully, washing and trimming the ingredients.

Put a few pieces of water in a pot and boil it, and when the water boils, throw some pasta noodles into it.

In another branch, I coated a heated frying pan with cooking oil and stir-fried the prepared vegetables.

The ingredients for fried rice and the onions and button mushrooms for button mushroom soup were also well-roasted.

On one side, work is being done on cutting bagel bread, filling it with a thick filling, and putting a lid on the bread.

Spirits also intervened in the process. Thanks to this, the cooking process has become more colorful and varied.

As if it had become quite a sight to behold, Seoyul came near me and was watching with shining eyes.

[Seoul, it’s dangerous if you come close]

[Let’s look at it from a little distance?]

“ng.“

[That’s right, he’s nice]

I gave a little warning to Seoyul, who tried to stick close to me while cooking, and continued cooking.

All of the above processes were carried out through calculation and measurement through observation.

Information obtained through observation, searching the library, and casually looking at cooking scenes. Thanks to the skill of an all-rounder, the process turned out pretty well.

Honestly, I think that if you just follow the recipe, you can almost always come up with something worth eating.

Based on that belief, the intensity of the fire, the capacity of ingredients and spices, and the cooking and boiling times were accurately calculated through observation.

“…Do you need help?”

Ariel, who was standing next to me, asked in shock.

I let out an awkward laugh at the overt expression of emotion that was uncharacteristic of Ariel.

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“Wow… what is all this?”

The group arrived at the dormitory at just the right time. Actually, it is true that I started cooking with that in mind, but I was lucky.

Hong Yeon-hwa looked at the table and opened her mouth wide. Her pupils continued to move back and forth between the foods, exclaiming in admiration.

[how is it?]

I smiled brightly at that satisfying response.

As I approached behind her, Hong Yeon-hwa suddenly turned her head and looked at me. Her eyes looked at the apron I was wearing.

“…Hayul did all of this?”

“Yes, I tried to help, but I was useless.”

Ariel said with a somewhat resentful look.

Hong Yeon-hwa’s eyes were filled with emotion as she felt that her emotional expression had become richer.

I could see it very clearly with my own two eyes. A warm smell fills my nose, enough to relieve my pounding headache.

[Hehe]

I opened my heart wide with a sense of accomplishment.

– You’re really back? I’m glad… Yes, it’s still good. It’s nice to look young, but… I feel so guilty. Let’s sleep together today

At the entrance earlier, Hong Yeon-hwa, who was greatly relieved that I had returned to normal, hugged me tightly.

– It’s a little disappointing, but it looks cute now too!

Elia also congratulated me even though he said something unfamiliar.

“Huh? Did you have bagels too?”

[yes]

[I heard bagels are also eaten in the UK, so I read the recipe and tried it]

“Wow! I love this so much that I eat it every time I go!”

Elia, who followed behind, clapped his hands and already showed his joy.

It didn’t feel bad to see people looking forward to it even though they hadn’t even spoken yet.

[Hehehe]

The corners of my mouth twitched from the constant praise and admiration.

“Are you really back to normal? Congratulations!”

Another voice joined in.

Baek A-rin, who came in with flowing light-colored hair, opened her eyes and said.

[Yes, I just made it]

[But why did Baek Arin come?]

I tilted my head. I finally asked what I had been wondering since I was observing where we had arrived earlier.

“Gasp! Hayul’s remarks sound so cold… Couldn’t he just come and have fun between us?”

Baek A-rin responded to my question with a fuss.

He let out an artificial cry and even wiped his eyes as if wiping away tears.

The expression on my face suddenly became bright.

“Ahaha! Look at my face… I get it. I’ll stop joking around. Would it be rude if I took it and ate it?”

Baek A-rin, who had stopped giggling, suddenly asked a question. In response to that question, I observed the table for a moment.

The amount was intentionally left generous.

Even if just one Baek Arin intervenes, it will not be enough.

[The amount is sufficient]

[Let’s eat together]

“Thank you! I’ll repay you later too!”

Baek A-rin smiled brightly and held my hand.

Of course, even if there wasn’t enough food, I would have asked to eat together, either by reducing my portion or preparing more food.

Above all, I have received a lot from Baek Arin. And just a few days ago…

– [Arin, isn’t there any milk coming out?]

– It’ll come out later─

[Ouch…]

I grabbed my head and bent down as the record suddenly played in my mind. People around me were shocked and clung to me.

They were all parties to regretful memories.

[Shame]

[Intense regret]

My heart sank even more at the fussy reactions of those around me…

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The dinner table had a serene atmosphere.

An unknown entertainment program was playing on the TV in the living room, and the sound of dishes clinking on the dining table was constantly ringing.

After taking a quick look, I was able to get a rough idea of what other people preferred.

Hong Yeon-hwa preferred fried rice.

Even though it is simple fried rice with vegetables, bacon, and spices, it looks delicious.

Is there something different about the fried rice that the fire spirit adjusted the flames to?

I was curious, but unfortunately I couldn’t taste it.

Elia, on the other hand, mostly touched bagels.

Bagels are made of two types.

A bagel cut horizontally, spread with plenty of cream cheese, and stuffed with fresh salmon meat and tomatoes.

A type made by sprinkling mustard on salted beef and sandwiching it between bread… two types in total.

Did you say that the side with beef is commonly referred to as London style? Just in case, I also prepared the salmon side, but fortunately, both types were delicious.

Actually, there isn’t much to cook here, so all I can do is slightly modify the seasoning and cheese.

It is said that they commonly eat it that way in England, and it seems to suit the taste of Elia, who is from there.

And Baek Arin and Ariel… seem to prefer cream pasta.

There was nothing particularly special about the cream pasta either. All you have to do is make it according to the standard and add plenty of bacon.

Ariel declined, saying she would eat separately later, but she asked to eat together, and we ended up eating at the same table.

“Wow, it’s delicious…”

“Really. It’s much better than the one I bought in London!”

[Hehehe]

Seeing everyone eating delicious food washed away the anxiety I had left in my heart.

No matter how much I used the power of observation, I thought I didn’t fail, and all food would taste better with the all-rounder’s correction… but I don’t know what people’s taste buds are like in real life.

But now that anxiety is gone. Feeling my stomach bloating, I smiled and moved the spoon mechanically.

“So, Mr. Hayul, are you also preparing to enter the top from now on?”

I was in the middle of eating fried rice.

Baek A-rin, who was looking at me with strange eyes as I ate my food, suddenly mentioned joining the top.

[Yes, because I heard the information]

[Before that, I will try to adjust to my body returning to normal]

Instead of a mouth chewing rice, a necklace answered.

“Are you already at the top? Was it starting next week?”

“Yes, yes. Just like in the first semester, for 5 days from Monday to Friday.”

The time to enter the tower has already arrived. Thanks to this, Professor Liana and Master also became busy and couldn’t make time even though they invited us to have dinner.

I still remember the image of the teacher feeling so wronged, as if shedding tears of blood, and Professor Liana, who was very disappointed.

He took a quick look at the contents of the refrigerator.

‘There are plenty of ingredients.’

Fortunately, there were enough ingredients.

I’ll have to make more and give it to you next time.

Come to think of it, I once received a sandwich from Professor Liana at the beginning of the semester.

This time, I think I can think of it as a repayment.

“Contemplation… Was it a confrontation with the embodied self? I won’t be chased by other cadets like last time.”

“Instead, there will be many other difficulties, so you should prepare a lot.”

“But it’s strange that the more you prepare, the more difficult the ordeal becomes.”

When I sneak a peek at the conversation, it seems like each person is thoroughly preparing for their entrance.

I was also preparing hard.

Thanks to this, my head was a little tired, but where can I practice while eating or sleeping?

[Seoul? Oh~]

“ang…”

“……”

As I was taking care of Seoyul and eating, Hong Yeon-hwa glanced at her from the corner of her eye.

Hong Yeon-hwa looked at her share of soup and at Seo-yul for a moment, then scooped up the soup with a spoon and slowly brought it to Seo-yul’s mouth.

A very awkward-looking attitude.

Seoyul frowned and closed her mouth. Hong Yeon-hwa tried hard to make her like her, but Seoyul’s inexplicable wall towards Hong Yeon-hwa remained strong.

I swallowed the sigh that was about to come out naturally at that sight.

Later, uh, I was so far away from the person who would become my mother.

However, I am following professors Eliana Liana and others quite well…

My worries deepened today as well.

Trying to ignore the headache, he blew on the soup and fed it to Seoyul.

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A crushing loss to Lee Ha-yul in the tournament.

Not only was it not enough to be miserably robbed without even being able to touch a single hair with my skills, it was a shocking experience to have my ability to expand through my own efforts immediately discovered and copied.

To be honest, it would be a lie to say that I don’t feel empty.

From the time he made fun of me for losing at the beginning of the semester, to the classmates around me who were genuinely worried.

Just thinking about how that prickly Attila pretended not to be helpful, people around him seemed worried about how heartbroken Aiden must have felt.

But Aiden quickly shook it off.

From the beginning, didn’t they acknowledge that the specially admitted students had potential on a different level than themselves?

In fact, it was too late to despair now.

It’s true that I was shocked and heartbroken, but when I think about it again, I wasn’t on the same level of comparison to begin with.

In fact, the sparring at the beginning of the semester was the only moment Aiden was able to win.

He is jokingly said to be a wise man. Now the gap with Lee Ha-yul has widened too much.

Thanks to that mindset, Aiden was able to silently visit the training ground the day after his tournament loss, wheezing about the talent gap.

It was around the end of vacation that Aiden noticed something strange.

– Pubung!

– Kwagagaang!

A training facility that I always visit.

Aiden had just finished training and was passing through the first floor with a cold towel tied around his neck when he heard a loud bang and tilted his head.

“What on earth is it?”

I approached the door where I could hear heavy drinking. I put my eyes on the window that was about a bit above my head.

However, thanks to the security device, the inside was not visible at all.

All I could hear was a slight explosion.

It’s not strange. Since it is a training facility to begin with, there are cases where heavy drinking leaks during the training process.

In particular, attack magic was noisy, so it was likely to be slightly audible.

– The Quagga River!

“…How long are you going to be like that?”

There was something strange.

The light has been on in this training room since the end of the vacation.

Aiden, who arrived early in the morning, thought someone was using it and just passed by.

And as I trudged out late at night after the sun had set, I passed by, quietly admiring the sight of the training room still lit.

The light is still on the next morning.

Even at night when the sun goes down, the lights are still on.

…Even when day and night change and we arrive at dawn, the light is still on.

Out of curiosity, I looked around for a while, but no one was going in or out that way.

It seemed as if someone had rented the place and the light was always on.

I just skipped over there.

It’s vacation anyway, so someone could stay indoors and do something similar to a closed-down training session.

I just admired that kind of will and promised myself that I should work harder.

– Pubububung!

A subtle explosion was heard again.

I couldn’t hear it from the front.

Aiden was shocked and turned his head.

The lights in the training room opposite are also on, and a subtle explosion of noise is heard.

– Kwaaang!

Next to it too.

– Kwaja Jajajak!

In front too…

Although no one came in or out, the light was always on, and the strange room from which subtle noises came out suddenly expanded into six locations.

I don’t understand why.

It’s not that it’s not, but stories of sightings of abnormal phenomena have often surfaced in the community these days.

In a deserted library, a book may suddenly fall alone, or a weapon that has been lying still may rattle arbitrarily…

I inquired with the City Yoram administration to see if it was an error, but only received a response that it was operating normally.

“…I don’t know.”

Aiden gave up thinking.

There may be as many as six cadets training in a closed building close together.

Well, it’s not like a ghost… a spirit-type monster crawling in and training…

Aiden returned to the dormitory, tired.