episode_0186

“I came to suck the fly.”

“scram.”

Taang!

An evening when the red sunset sinks beyond the horizon.

Eunha, who had been shut out at the door in [Room 1003], came to see her while she was leaving, putting a smile on her face as she put her foot in the closing front door.

A humid house where the water vapor coming out of the humidifier seeps out through the cracks in the door.

The unique smell of water affects the sense of smell, as tap water is used in the humidifier.

What can be seen through the crack in the door is a girl with her eyes covered by a black veil.

The front door that won’t close after being caught by Eunha’s foot seems so unpleasant that she pouts her seductive lips.

“It’s nice to have consistency in fashion.”

『I praise you for being reckless enough to come to Yeo’s house just to play a prank.』

Sagagakㅡ.

The familiar footsteps of insects.

As promised in advance, Eunha and [Bug Princess], who praised each other, looked at each other across the front door.

A girl with her eyes covered with a black veil, and a woman with a languid smile on her face.

The two people threw out dry words without any hesitation, as if they were friends they had known for a long time.

『You were away from home all day yesterday. If it were you, I’m sure you’d have gotten caught up in a fuss like a fool and ended up going through a hard time… but I’ll just pretend to be worried. How injured are you?

“I don’t think there is any thought that he came back unscathed.”

『Your mouth is so light that you can’t even jump without some special energy.』

“At least your mouth should be light.”

[Bug Princess] seemed to have no intention of letting Eunha into the house, so she continued the conversation by pressing her foot, which had been inserted in the door gap, against the edge of the front door.

It’s a strange energy… do you mean ‘mana’?

Come to think of it, I’ve never seen monsters use ‘mana’.

There was only one ‘wise old man’ sitting on a park bench,

The ‘mana’ is loaded into the sound of the bell ringing from the huge bell tower, and it flows out towards the endless twilight.

(『Don’t get too close to someone who holds a grudge.』)

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Eunha quickly shook her head as she remembered the park where a beautiful sunset decorated the sky.

I didn’t think deeply.

Because it was a topic of no use if I thought about it alone.

Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether the monsters use ‘mana’ or not, they still get hurt when they break the ‘rules’ in the guide, so what does it matter?

Eunha, who had stopped thinking for a moment, looked down at [Bug Princess].

In the entrance hallway behind the girl, all kinds of bugs are crawling around, welcoming Eunha’s visit.

Sagagagakㅡ.

Paralalalak!

Ta-ga-da-gak!

Noise made by bugs.

The clumsy chords become one performance and scratch the eardrums.

“… … Can I come in the house? I’ll go play with ‘Fly’ for a moment.”

『Come next time.』

“Why?”

『Because it is Ye’s job to look after the people.』

Giggle~!

Strange answer.

I just want to hang out, but today the distance is too far.

Eunha looked at [Bug Princess] through the front door.

… … .

The reason I came to [Room 1003].

Nothing special.

I wanted to play.

Just… I saw the lower body being torn off and a person murdering another person at [Daemari Crack Ground], and I cut up a few elk and a couple of people with a jig saw.

I’m a little tired,

(Can I help you?)

I realized once again that without a jigsaw or flute, it would be difficult to hunt even a single monster with my own strength.

I wondered if anything would change if I became a hunter like this.

Because nothing changes.

any,

Because I’m tired,

(『You don’t have to pretend everything is okay here.』)

So, I was planning to heal by playing with ‘Fly’ or [Doll Girl].

‘… … are you okay. ‘I’m doing well at this level.’

Eunha, who felt quite a lot from this [Crack Field] exploration, smiled.

The thought of receiving healing from the monsters who caused him such terrible pain… I can’t help but laugh.

So I laughed.

So much so that it looks stupid.

『Sigh, go to sleep. Don’t force yourself to smile.』

“I have never forced a smile.”

The setting sun shining from behind colors the apartment.

Eunha’s expression cannot be seen because of the backlight, but [Bug Princess] looks straight up at Eunha’s shadowed face.

The sunset light seeping through the crack in the door stains ‘that’ lips red.

“… … all right. I’ll be back next time, so could you open the door for a moment? That’s because there’s something I want to do.”

『Do not come inside.』

It feels like I am being quarantined in a hospital.

Eunha opened the front door, scratching her cheek as the atmosphere went differently than expected.

Squeak…

A gap widens.

The [Bug Princess] that was seen through the crack in the door is completely revealed, and an unknown heart pounding in Eunha’s heart.

『So what are you going to do? The sun will set soon.』

A black gothic loli dress and a loose skirt that covers the feet.

The black veil covering both eyes flutters dizzyingly, as if I can’t see them.

[Bug Princess], who was sitting in the dark entrance without a single light, crossed her arms as if waiting to see what kind of nonsense she would do next time.

Eunha raised her eyebrows at the girl’s attitude of waiting for her.

A liar princess who loves pranks.

I carefully think about whether he is someone I can at least call a friend here at ‘Saetbyul Apartment’.

Is it because the rules are easy?

Since Eunha lived without friends or family, she wasn’t sure if these relationships could be called friends… but whatever.

Hair stone ㅡ.

Like that, Eunha was facing [Bug Princess] across the wide open front door,

Kneel down on one knee with a humble gesture,

Prison…

I buried my face in [Bug Princess]’s stomach.

“Poohㅡ.”

『… … .』

Sagagak!

The sound of startled footsteps.

Eunha hugs the girl’s slender waist and breathes into her soft stomach.

She was serious.

Even though it may seem like this, it is something you risk your life for.

Since I can’t meet ‘Fly’, I’ll do the next best thing and cling to [Bug Princess] for healing.

『… … .』

Purr…

Exhale.

‘That’, with its arms crossed, quietly looks down at the top of Eunha’s head.

The stinging gaze fell on me to the point where I could feel the temperature, but surprisingly, there were no sanctions of any kind.

When I tried to look through the covered eyes or under the skirt, she broke her wrist like a ghost, but now she is calm again.

Is it because it’s not related to the ‘rules’ that you can’t mess with it?

If you look closely at [Bug Princess], she was a lovely girl, and she had suffered in many ways along the way.

I took a breath without hesitation.

The surprisingly soft abdomen evokes a strange sense of comfort.

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– You will repay one compliment with another, and another with something else.

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Of course, I don’t know what I’ll do to him later as a repayment… I’m sure he won’t kill me for burying my face in his stomach once.

… … Pat. Pat.

but,

Even though such worries cross my mind.

The palms of my hands were warm as they quietly patted my back, as if I had been through a lot of hard work.

Eunha decided to enjoy the current warmth for now.

… … .

… … .

Maybe I was a little tired.

“okay. Are you satisfied?』

“It’s not bad. It smelled like bugs.”

『Crazy thing.』

After a while. Eunha, who had been burying her face in [Bug Princess]’s arms for a long time, calmly stood up.

A smile appears on the face hidden by the backlight, and [Bug Princess], looking up at her, snorts as if she can’t help it.

… … The setting sun coming through the window dyes [Bug Princess]’s ears red.

『You’re being very playful. I will remember what happened today.』

“Thank you. Thanks to you, I can sleep comfortably.”

[Bug Princess] let out a light sigh and caressed the abdomen where Eunha’s breath had touched and twisted her lips seductively.

Eunha, feeling the heat for no reason due to the girl’s gesture, flaps her baggy box tee.

In the end, I couldn’t meet ‘Fly’ and spent time with [Bug Princess].

The sun will set soon, so this is the end of today’s outdoor activities.

Although this may seem like it has no nutritional value, healing the mental state that has been shattered by being tormented by monsters is of utmost importance to Eunha.

Originally, I was going to visit [Doll Girl] as well, but [Bug Princess]’s stomach was softer than expected, so I ended up burying my face in it until just before the sun set, so I’ll go next time.

Actually, I wanted to play a little more… but this wasn’t that bad.

‘okay. This too is healing. Let’s do our best tomorrow too.’

After gathering her distracted mind, Eunha prepared to return home.

[Bug Princess] then pats Eunha’s chest in a bewildered manner, asking if she really came here for this reason.

Eunha, who thought what they were doing to each other was truly disgusting, burst into laughter.

『Now you’re smiling. barely.”

“Haha… Tell ‘Fly’ to dream of me.”

The sunset disappears.

Darkness falls.

Eunha is standing in the ’10th floor’ hallway where the light has disappeared.

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2. We recommend that you refrain from going out at night.​

– Due to recent facility repairs, the lights in the apartment hallway do not come on.

– Because the interior of the apartment is very dark, it is not recommended to leave the house or wander around the apartment after sunset.

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It rattled. It rattled.

Shaking windows. A shaking heart.

An undisturbed, languid smile.

Even though it was night, Eunha was in no hurry.

I don’t know. Is it because I went to [Crack Field]?

Wanting to play a little more, I chatted with [Bug Princess].

“Ah… By the way. Is it okay if I introduce my friends to ‘Fly’? There are babies of similar age in the apartment.”

“impossible.”

The question asked in passing was answered without hesitation.

Cheolpukㅡ. Nope.

Strange footsteps approached one step at a time in the darkness.

What does it mean, impossible?

Are you saying that ‘Fly’ can’t become friends with other children… [Doll Girl] or [Invisible Baby]?

‘Did you guys set some rules among yourself? ‘Don’t interfere with other monsters’ rules.’

Well, without going crazy, who would want to be friendly with monsters full of resentment?

The same goes for monsters.

Eunha looked around the darkened hallway with a bitter smile.

It rattled. It rattled.

Shaking windows. The sound of a palm tapping on a window.

A sound that comes from inside, not outside.

Sagagakㅡ.

But they took a step back and hid in the darkness at the sound of the small insect’s footsteps.

Sigh…

[Bug Princess] takes out a black lace parasol from the umbrella stand at the entrance and taps Eunha on the shoulder.

『I’m going to sleep now, so go. It is a congratulatory command.』

“Let’s play again later.”

『I will allow you to dream of Yeo (余).』

With those words, ‘that’ wearing a black parasol pointed at the stairs.

It means go that way.

Eunha walked down the dark hallway with light steps, remembering the girl’s soft touch.

Step by step. Step by step.

The sound of footsteps.

Not from the galaxy, but from outside the window,

The sound of a dark apartment.

Saga-gak…

Just like that, the girl who was watching the back of Eunha in danger today.

He stood still in the hallway on the 10th floor until Eunha went down the stairs and was no longer visible.

… … .

… … .

(It will be fine now. Even if you wander around the apartment after sunset… won’t those who have been indebted to you come to your rescue just in time?)

( yes? )

(Hehe. It’s an old man’s nonsense.)

… … .

Trudging. Trap…

I walked down the hallway. Go down the stairs to the 9th floor.

Something rippling in the dark is standing in the middle of the hallway.

[Oh my. Are you okay?]

“Hello, Mr. Beast. Yes, it’s okay.”

Soon, a voice is heard from [Room 903].

A cry that imitates a human, covered in human skin.

At the sound of ‘that’ crying, ‘something’ blocking the hallway fades away and disappears.

Sweet…

So go home.

I buried my face in [Bug Princess]’s stomach and returned home.

“… … .”

Dalkak-.

I closed the front door.

I narrow my eyes at the bright light and quietly lower my head.

“… … .”

Slurp.

Eunha sat down in the front door and quietly covered her mouth.

‘… … ‘I lived.’

lived

Even though I got kicked by [Bug Princess] and walked around the apartment at night.

Even if you make friends with monsters that require a lot of courage to face each other, using the excuse of being an ‘apartment resident’.

Today, my limbs came back in good condition.

‘I… almost died several times yesterday.’

In [Daemari crack shop],

How many monsters did you meet in one day?

Eunha thought positively.

Okay. I won’t die anyway.

Because there is a [Self-Healing] skill.

Even if I want to die, I don’t die.

… … .

… … until when?

“Choke… Ah. Toilet.”

I ran to the bathroom.

Since it’s summer, I’ll take a cool bath and sleep.

“Wow!!”

Okay. It’s because I’m tired.

After a night’s sleep, you will forget about all this stress and start tomorrow with a refreshed mind.

‘anything. positively.’

This is something only she can do.

There are people I want to protect.

Recently, it has become possible to get rid of bad guys by borrowing the power of monsters.

So, let’s do our best tomorrow too.

… Should I go to the convenience store tomorrow?

A convenience store where you can buy happiness… I’ll have to stop by soon.

Future goals.

After visiting [Happy Convenience Store], I took on the challenge of night security, which I had failed to do last time.

Looking at it today, it seemed to be somewhat okay to walk around the apartment at night.

In that case, how about making friends with the monsters as soon as possible and borrowing various items, such as a jigsaw or a flute?

The more you learn about the grudges of monsters, the higher your chances of surviving them will be, and it will be of great help in your future life as a hunter.

(In the future, when ■■ grows up healthy and becomes an adult… become a great hunter that everyone looks up to.)

(Becoming a hunter who readily lends a hand to those in need…

As it stands now, it’s embarrassing to even call him a hunter.

While healing like this often, let’s cheer up a little more.

『Sloppy… No, no.』

Very occasionally.

Just before going to sleep, sometimes.

Eunha smiled languidly.