episode_0260

Which is more important, body or soul?

It is easy for the body to perceive, break, modify, and fix. The soul is less recognizable and more difficult to handle.

But when it comes to importance, there is no way to tell which is superior.

The body is the vessel, the soul is the contents.

When the body decays, the soul decays, and when the soul rots, the body rots as well.

According to this law, both the body and the soul are important components. If either one is missing, the organism dies.

‘The soul was trying to tear itself out of the body.’

Although my mind was suffering from the nightmare, I realized belatedly what had happened to me after waking up.

It is usually difficult to recognize, but at that moment, I was able to clearly recognize the soul.

The unconscious body was seething. The magic was quiet. More fundamentally, the soul was seething, trying to break the vessel and burst out.

By normal rules, I would have just died.

‘Could he be dead…?’

A series of thoughts were faintly denied. Did his body get torn to pieces and he die? Normally, he should die, but I don’t know.

Because I was a mongrel of unknown identity from the beginning.

But that’s not what’s important.

‘… … ‘

I felt an indescribable sensation as my body and soul separated.

The feeling of something very important falling. It was a natural feeling, since my body and soul were falling, but it was different.

The unique things that make me up… the feeling that their unique abilities are falling apart from each other.

I closed my eyes tightly and recalled my sensations. There was something I could infer from the sensations I just had.

‘The Lee Ha-yul of this world is a shell without a soul, while the original me of the world was a soul without a body.’

According to Ariel’s explanation, there was a body without a soul on this side, and in the original world, there was me, a soul without a body.

It should have been one originally, but for some reason it was separated.

The Tower Lords found my body and soul, and recently brought my soul and breathed it into my body. That is the story of how I was called into this world.

‘… The unique ability that was fading away is that of an all-rounder.’

I felt the sensation based on the soul.

In other words, the all-rounder is a unique ability left in the body. Naturally, magical affinity would be a unique ability of the soul.

If you think about it that way, some of the circumstances make sense.

Why didn’t I have any sense of the fact that I, the original world’s all-rounder, had the unique ability?

Because it is a unique characteristic of the body, it was natural for me, who only had a soul, not to be a versatile person.

Why were players able to acquire and wield all sorts of unique abilities, learn skills, and become anything?

Because I observed a body with enormous potential and an all-rounder.

…I don’t know why a hazy soul bloomed in an empty body.

‘…hmm…’

“Ha-yul, where does it hurt?”

As I was thinking about it for a moment, a hand came up to my forehead. It was Hong Yeon-hwa’s hand, and it was warm and comforting.

“Yeah… It’s okay… ”

I guess he was worried because I had my eyes closed and was blankly staring.

He shook his head and buried his face in the palm that had been resting on his forehead. The headache that had been coming on as if it was going to split open after rolling his head for a moment gradually disappeared as soon as Hong Yeon-hwa’s hand touched him.

“It’s not all that bad. I’m fine now, but there are still aftereffects of something going wrong. I have to eat only porridge for a while and keep an eye on my condition.”

[yes…]

I nodded to Professor Riana’s words from the other side.

That was right. I’m feeling pretty good now, but the aftereffects of my body and soul separating still remain. I think I’ll have to monitor my condition for a while and refrain from using my body.

“It’s almost my birthday, will I be okay until then?”

‘ah…’

Suddenly, I let out a sigh of relief at Hong Yeon-hwa’s worried muttering.

Now that I think about it, the birth ceremony is coming up soon.

The biggest festival held in Siyoram every winter.

It is a schedule that is open to outsiders and also allows students to be more relaxed.

‘At the top, I have to show my skills properly…’

The birth ceremony also includes a pagoda ceremony. It is not a five-day event like a regular pagoda, but rather a short-term event lasting only a few hours.

However, there was also an exceptional schedule where the interior of the tower was broadcast to the outside.

I need to show off my skills in that schedule. Of course, I don’t need to pull out my trump card, but at least I need to make my weight class widely known now.

In the process of resolving the damage caused by that situation, cooperation from various organizations including the association is necessary.

Of course, there is no problem since I have previously inherited authority, but if I show my ability, my argument will be more powerful later.

I shook my head for a moment, observing the condition of my body.

“Until then, you can recover.”

“… Don’t overdo it. If it’s hard, you don’t have to go to a cross-dressing competition or something.”

As I nodded my head with that thought, Hong Yeon-hwa suddenly looked down at me in her arms with a worried expression.

“Huh? Ha-yul is also participating in the cross-dressing competition?”

“Yeah, I was going to apply last time after telling you, but the child’s physical condition is like this…”

When Elia asked with wide eyes, Hong Yeon-hwa gently tucked my hair behind my ear.

“Don’t be sorry, it was just a joke. Okay?”

Soon, I shook my head and rubbed my face as a gentle hand caressed my cheek.

“It’s okay… I’ll go out… ”

“Are you sure you’re okay? You were so embarrassed back then. Thinking back, I think I was too pushy back then… ”

“Ugh… ”

I nodded inwardly at Hong Yeon-hwa’s muttering apologies for being late.

It’s certainly embarrassing. Shame, I guess? It’s the same now as it was then.

But that’s okay.

“Yeonhwa, because you want to see me… I want to show you… ”

“… … ”

Since Hong Yeon-hwa wants to see me, I can bear any amount of shame.

As I answered, Hong Yeon-hwa’s expression changed. Her tightly shut lips trembled.

Hwaruk… I felt a burning sensation. Hong Yeonhwa’s skin, which was stuck to me, was burning. It was warm and nice.

“Hoo… ”

Hong Yeon-hwa let out a deep sigh and grabbed the back of my head.

“… Ha-yul, shall we kiss?”

“Like… Ugh, squeak… ”

As I nodded, his head was tilted back with a rather cautious hand. In contrast, a face that had quickly lowered itself filled my vision.

“쭙, sseok… ”

My pupils melted away in a sensation so ecstatic that I almost became addicted.

* * *

After a while.

Hong Yeon-hwa, holding the flustered Lee Ha-yul in her arms, listened to Riana and Elia’s explanation.

Of course, Hong Yeon-hwa, who was a layman in spiritism, could not understand any of it.

What Hong Yeon-hwa learned was not spirit magic, but how to defeat spirit magicians.

But since it was related to Lee Ha-yul, Hong Yeon-hwa opened her eyes wide and listened intently.

– Tuktuk

“Huh?”

While I was listening intently like that.

Something other than the sound of voices was heard through my tilted ears. There was also a strange feeling in my chest.

“Uh, uh… ”

Liana and Elia, who were sitting across from each other and continuing the explanation, blinked blankly.

Hong Yeon-hwa blinked her eyes in the same manner and lowered her gaze to her upper body.

Lee Ha-yool, who had been resting with his face buried in his chest, suddenly raised his head and was moving both his hands with a half-asleep look on his face.

– Tuktuk

A shirt button coming undone by busy hands.

Two hands that had unbuttoned her dress quite a bit held her front and spread it wide to the sides, revealing her ample chest covered in underwear.

Although Hong Yeon-hwa was surrounded by many people who looked like cows, she didn’t stand out, but Hong Yeon-hwa also had unusually voluptuous breasts compared to the average person.

Lee Ha-yool rubbed her eyes, wrapped both arms around her slender waist, and calmly lowered her head, burying her face deep in the valley.

It was a location selection that took into account things like instinctively clearing away obstacles, warm body temperature, sweet smell, soft touch, and the sound of a heartbeat in the ears.

“… … ”

A very familiar and confident behavior.

If we were to write down the description separately, it would be a shameless act that would rival sexual harassment.

“Ha-yul, are you okay?”

“Yes… It’s warm… I like it… ”

“Yeah, make yourself comfortable.”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who was staring at such behavior, calmly patted Lee Ha-yool on the head.

Instead, a satisfied smile appeared on Hong Yeon-hwa’s face.

In fact, this behavior was rather welcome.

Because Lee Ha-yul, who relied on himself and was always whining, was very lovable.

I hope you express your affection more, more sincerely. I hope you come into my arms without hesitation.

“Sniff sniff… ”

“Oh, wait a minute… ”

But this behavior is a bit embarrassing.

Lee Ha-yool, whose chest was throbbing, took in the scent of her body through his nose.

Normally it would be fine, but right now she had just run like crazy. Hong Yeon-hwa’s cheeks turned red, afraid that she might smell sweat.

Of course, it was nothing compared to what I would do on the last day of the birthday celebration…

“Hey, don’t you smell anything…?”

“It smells good… ”

[I like the smell of milk]

“… Ahem, then that’s good.”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who coughed loudly, kissed Lee Ha-yool on the temples.

And with his remaining hand, he took the blanket lying nearby and covered Lee Ha-yool, who was rubbing his face against his chest, as if embracing him.

“Huh… ?”

Rihanna’s eyes fluttered as she witnessed this series of scenes from the front. Her mouth, which was about to say something, opened and then closed again.

Something seemed strange, but Lee Ha-yool’s attitude was very familiar and confident. Hong Yeon-hwa was also calm as if there was no problem.

Rihanna, who felt something strange, acted calmly as if something was abnormal in return…

“… Huh.”

Hong Yeon-hwa noticed Rihanna’s gaze and the corners of her mouth twitched.

A strange sense of superiority filled Hong Yeon-hwa’s heart.

… the artifact still enveloping those two prevented them from feeling that sense of superiority.

I’m also very wrapped up in it myself, but I don’t know why I did it to those two too.

Hong Yeon-hwa patted Lee Ha-yool’s butt and whispered.

“Ha-yul, should we release that artifact? It seems like both of you are frustrated.”

“Ugh… I don’t like it… It’s mine… ”

“My, mine… Baby, are you good? Do it to me instead? What do you think?”

“Oh, no. It doesn’t take much strength, so it’s okay.”

“That’s right. It’s actually nice because it’s warm.”

‘Tsk.’

The trick ended in failure. Lee Ha-yul rarely whined at Hong Yeon-hwa’s words and did not let go of his restraints.

Hong Yeon-hwa clicked her tongue inwardly, worried that Lee Ha-yool might hear, but she had no choice but to give up.

“Ha-yul, if you’re sleepy, you can sleep like this. Okay?”

“Yeah… Can we have a plum today…?”

“Yeah, I’m not feeling well today, so let’s go to bed early together. Don’t worry, Seo-Yul.”

As I patted Lee Ha-yool’s buttocks and whispered, I heard a murmur from under the blanket. Perhaps intoxicated by the scent of her flesh, his voice became even more muffled.

Hong Yeon-hwa nodded again in satisfaction and raised her head.

“Please continue the explanation.”

“Oh, yes… ”

Rihanna continued her explanation with a trembling face.

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There were a lot of things I didn’t understand, but it was an explanation that allowed me to understand the general situation.

As expected, Hong Yeon-hwa couldn’t understand English either. Still, I guess I’ll have to keep it in my memory.

“After that, the tired child… no, Cadet Lee Ha-yul took the elixir.”

“Elixir? What elixir?”

“Yes, it was the elixir of the Taesan family. It was an elixir with the root of the fairy tree as its main ingredient, and I think they brought it with the expectation of racial synergy.”

“Aha, Taesan Family. Your elixir is very effective… ”

It’s long…

Hong Yeon-hwa, who was about to continue speaking, suddenly blinked.

A precious elixir made by the Taesan family with the root of the fairy tree as its main ingredient.

However, as a member of the third generation of the family, it is an elixir that I received as a gift and have consumed many times.

Also, it was a potion that was given as a gift to someone.

“Cadet Hong Yeon-hwa?”

“… Excuse me, is that name and the manufacturer… …?”

“Yes, that’s right. The numbers are different, but they’re the same type.”

Rihanna nodded calmly.

Hong Yeon-hwa then rewinded her memories.

The elixir that was given to Lee Ha-yul… When was that?

It was the first time I entered the tower.

I’m sure you gave it to me on Friday? I didn’t hear from you over the weekend. That’s why I remember not getting in touch.

– [I’m sorry I couldn’t reply. It’s just an excuse, but I took some elixir and slept all weekend.]

‘… … ‘

I took a processed elixir that was easy on my body, and slept so deeply that I couldn’t even hear your phone all weekend… ?

Hong Yeon-hwa blinked.

Suddenly an ominous thought occurred to me.