episode_0431

The train made brief stops at several cities.

Every time, Lee Ha-yul took Seo-yul and the fairies with him and went around the city.

– The air is cold! If I blow like this… Phew!

-Wow! Breath!

The fairy, Orugahoho, let out a breath and white breath spread out. The other fairies laughed.

[Everyone, don’t fall too far. Be careful not to bump into anything.]

-yes!

The fairies who had gathered their mouths together were busy gesturing and looking around. Lee Ha-yool turned his head with a small smile at that sight.

The city we arrived at this time was our third stopover.

As Baek A-rin said, the style was similar, but the scale was not small.

Considering the limited stopping time, it was difficult to see everything.

There was no problem. Lee Ha-yul, who had organized the information on the observed city, touched Lee Seo-yul’s interlocked hands.

[Seo Yul-ah, shall we go over there this time? There’s an ice sculpture exhibition hall and a delicious ice cream shop, I heard.]

“Yes! I want to go!”

As soon as Lee Seo-yool confirmed it, the path that came to mind was specified.

[Then let’s go before it’s too late~]

Bae Si-shi led Lee Ha-yool. The fairies who were hanging around followed them, creating a rather dreamy scene.

“… … .”

“… … ”

The expressions of the women glancing at him from behind became very strange.

The sight of Lee Ha-yool taking care of Lee Seo-yool and the fairies feels very strange in contrast to his usual self.

“If you think about it, it’s not that strange. Last year, they made the dormitory into a daycare center because they had a library, right?”

“Oh, I seriously asked if I should get vaccinated.”

Elias and Riana nodded.

Suddenly, the egg broke out and Lee Ha-yul, who was responsible for and took care of Lee Seo-yul, who was of a different race at the time, was born.

The rate below is deep.

Perhaps it is because the relationship with parents in the past was not good, but the attachment and affection towards children is very deep.

That’s something I already knew.

However, Lee Ha-yool, who usually yearned for motherly love, now looked extremely awkward showing fatherly love.

“Honestly, she looks like my mom, but… ”

“Be careful, I’ll get upset if I say it before.”

“That’s what I like.”

“?”

Art blinked at Hong Yeon-hwa’s natural and virtuous response.

“Dad? Why are you like that?”

[…it’s nothing]

Ahem. Lee Ha-yool coughed and touched his ear.

No matter how high the attribute resistance is, the cold doesn’t seem to go away, and my ears turned red.

***

Most of the territory of Changhae has a climate of ice and snow.

There are only a few cities in the vast territory where people actually live.

Most estates are just empty land where no one lives.

“That means there is little infrastructure. There aren’t many roads or railways, so you need a personal vehicle to get around.”

It is a vast territory with a vast ocean.

There are many areas where snow piles up to the height of buildings, so it would be difficult to walk around on two legs.

[You mean that personal vehicle?]

“That’s right.”

Baek A-rin laughed and tightened the reins. Purrr! The black horse Baek A-rin rode let out a thick breath.

He hugged Seoyul tightly from behind and made a strange expression.

In an age where we have all kinds of cutting-edge technology, horses are the main means of transportation.

There are cases like nomads, but it feels strange to see horses being used so frequently by great powers like Changhae.

Of course, I’m not saying that for nothing.

“The environment in Yeongjisimbu is so harsh that any means of transportation can easily break down.”

Most of the magic power of the Changhaeyeongji is cold. It is a very thick and dense cold, so much so that it can seep into the engraved spells and destroy them.

Because the transportation system frequently breaks down, it is difficult to operate.

“You can repair it periodically and use it. Mass transportation is actually used, but… Monsters are much more convenient and practical for personal vehicles.”

Baek A-rin swept the black horse’s mane.

Black horse.

As its name suggests, it is a horse with black fur.

It’s not just words, it’s a monster.

As expected of a monster, it is large. It has bulging muscles under its fur, and its magical power is quite decent.

“The Black Snow Horse is a standard 6th-tier monster. It is bred and improved in large quantities by families and ridden… Did I explain it to you before?”

[Yes, when the baby unicorn came into the ground]

“Ah, I remembered it because you pointed it out. At that time, I just explained it as something like that.”

Of course, I knew it even before receiving the explanation.

Because it is a story that has already been experienced in the original work and is widely known to the world.

‘That would definitely be much faster than a car.’

The benefits don’t end there.

Since it is a race specialized in cold weather, it doesn’t break down easily. It is more mobile than a vehicle, can move farther, and is directly helpful in battle.

That’s why the formula of horse (monster) > vehicle is established.

“Would you like to try it?”

Baek A-rin jumped down and pointed to another black horse.

Baek A-rin just brought a black horse from the stable in the city.

If it’s a stable that handles black horses, it’s a place managed by the head of the family, and the successor said he brought the horses to experience it.

“Yes, I want to try it.”

Seo Yul nodded and stepped forward.

I hurriedly followed Seoyul.

[Seo Yul-ah? You have to be careful!]

“Don’t worry, I’ll help you, Mother Geukseong.”

Seo Yul-ga-tal, the black horse with the reins, has been teasing Baek A-rin mischievously.

I felt a little reassured by that peaceful appearance, but I still couldn’t completely put my anxiety to rest.

‘Just in case…’

I summoned up my magical power. As soon as I sensed an attack, I planned to stop Black Snow Horse down to every single muscle fiber.

-Thump thump…

Seoyul, who had left footprints in the snow, approached Heukseolma. Heukseolma turned his head towards Seoyul.

Their eyes met each other.

– Sit down

“Okay, sit down now… ?”

Baek A-rin, who was trying to lead Heukseolma, blinked. Before she could finish speaking, Heukseolma collapsed.

-good job

Seoyul smiled brightly and stroked the black horse’s mane. Then she put her foot on the stirrup and jumped into the saddle.

Then, the black horse that had been sitting down got up.

“Baek A-rin, please give me the reins.”

“Uh…yes.”

Baek Arin blinked and handed over the reins. Seo Yul took the reins and moved them weakly.

– Move slowly

-Purung

A black horse, rolling on the ground, stretched out its legs.

The black horse was moving forward as if taking a walk. When Seo-Yul lightly tapped its side with her leg, it slowly started to increase its speed.

Seoyul pulled the reins. The black horse that had gone that far turned around and came back.

All of the movements were natural and smooth.

“How is it?”

Seo Yul spread her shoulders wide. Her five-colored wings fluttered as if showing off.

I turned my head with my mouth slightly open. Baek A-rin also tilted her head with a mysterious expression.

“When did you teach Seo Yul horse riding?”

[No…? I’ve never taught you that before…?]

I’ve never ridden a horse before.

Thanks to her all-rounder personality, she’ll probably be able to handle it well even if it’s her first time…

“Dad, have you forgotten your race?”

Seo-yul, who heard the conversation between me and Baek A-rin, said it was ridiculous.

[Fairy Knight? Why is that…]

“How could the article not speak?”

At least it doesn’t seem like something a fairy with wings would say.

As my expression naturally became gloomy, Rio, who was sitting gently on my shoulder, checked my expression and whispered.

-Your Majesty, I heard that knights are born with a certain amount of knowledge, and that among these is horsemanship.

[…Is that so?]

-I also heard that knights in the Fairy Kingdom era fought while riding divine beasts.

It was Carly’s comment from her seat on the other shoulder. I tilted my head in the opposite direction.

[Shinsu? What kind of Shinsu?]

-Hmm… I heard there were several types, but I remember the most representative one being the Gaelic.

[aha?]

Unicorn.

‘I guess I’m compatible with fairies.’

Because both races are pure and friendly to nature.

He made a strange expression as he thought about it.

Was it for nothing that the Unicorns were so friendly to me in the cradle?

“Dad! Daddy, let’s ride together!”

[Yeah, since I’m here, I should try it at least once]

As he said that, Seo-Yul, who liked flapping her wings, pulled the reins.

Seoyul came to me as the black horse was dancing and knelt down.

“Okay, hold my hand.”

[?]

Seoyul, who had been tapping the seat in front of me, reached out her hand.

That sight was not pretty.

The black horse’s appearance is like that, and its rhythm is also pretty and lovely.

Is it because the race was originally a fairy knight? He also seemed strangely sturdy.

[No, it’s okay. Just ride another black horse.]

I was looking at the Nango Pass.

Not only is she sturdy, but I already want to sit in front of my daughter…

“Ahhh, I want to ride with dad.”

[That, that…]

Seoyul, who was shaking her head, grabbed my wrist and pulled me.

In the meantime, I was put in the saddle.

Of course, it was in front of Seo Yul-i.

Seo Yul, who seemed to be sitting on my lap, smiled wryly.

“Oh my, are you and your wife on good terms?”

[Don’t tease me]

Before I knew it, Baek A-rin, who was riding on a black horse, had come and teased me mischievously. Baek A-rin pouts and giggles as she picks up the reins.

“Okay, let’s take a walk along the trail. Is this okay?”

“Yes, no problem.“

“Then let’s go.”

Two people pulled on the reins.

Purrung! The black horses that had rolled on the ground several times began to run slowly.

It was gaining momentum.

Maybe it was because I was looking at the scenery, but it wasn’t too fast, but I could still feel the speed.

“Dad, are you feeling uncomfortable?”

[Yeah… It’s okay. It’s not uncomfortable.]

Rather, it is comfortable.

He put his hand on Seo Yul’s arm, which was wrapped around his stomach with a strange expression.

Because he keeps pulling, he has no choice but to lean against Seo-yool.

… so comfortable.

So I felt uneasy.

Shouldn’t the situation be the opposite for now?

“Hehehe, good!”

[Tumultuous]

[… That’s good, thank goodness…]

Even if I say I don’t like it, what can I do if Seoyul likes it?

I swallowed a sigh and looked around.

Even though you can’t see the scenery with your eyes, you can get a glimpse of what kind of place it is through observation.

[…It’s pretty]

“Is that so?”

Thanks to that, I was able to leave behind the lines I had appreciated.

Then, Baek A-rin, who was leading the black horse right next to him, burst into laughter.

“I’m glad you mentioned your hometown like that. But there’s nothing special to see.”

[No, that’s not true. There were a lot of things to enjoy in each city, right?]

“There’s no need for you to argue.”

Thick clouds and a hazy sky. The tall and long mountain range and even the ground are covered in white snow.

Baek A-rin looked around and shrugged her shoulders.

“The background is pretty good, so it’s fun to watch… but if you keep watching it, it’s normal to feel bored.”

[Baek A-rin’s hometown is pretty]

“… … ”

[Of course, there are a lot of dungeons and monsters further away, and it’s a place that’s hard to live in because it’s cold, but I like it because it’s Baek A-rin’s hometown.]

I hate the cold. I hate it even more since I almost froze to death in an alley when I was little. It’s still the same now.

But when it comes to Baek A-rin, I might think differently.

It was the same for Yeonhwa.

The flames that burned my house and my arms were scary, but the fire associated with the lotus was not so scary.

I smiled faintly and shook my head.

[And if you get tired of watching it… you can always come back later]

“… Later?”

[yes]

[If you come and see it after opening your eyes, you will feel something different]

I opened my eyes, which had been closed.

Unfortunately, there is still a hazy fog.

‘It’s gotten a little lighter.’

It’s still dark to see the world, but it will change later.

“… Oh, right.”

Baek A-rin, who had been staring at me from the side, smiled. The corners of her eyes curved.

“You can come back later after you fix your eyes.”

Laughter mixed in with the sound of the clattering hooves. I smiled back and nodded…

-Swish…

[?]

The wind that was hitting my body stopped. Instead, a warmth came over me.

Suddenly, Seoyul’s wings spread out and embraced me.

[Seo Yul-ah?]

“Huh.”

As I tilted my head back, Seoyul puffed out her cheeks and pressed her chin against my shoulder.

***

-Kugu-kung…!

The ground shook.

Svata, who had been watching the surroundings from a distance, glanced behind him.

The mountain is collapsing.

To be exact, a huge crystal like a mountain split in half, and then the pieces of rain poured down onto the ground.

Lee Ha-yool waved his hand, destroying the mountain of modification.

Large and small crystal shards wrapped in magic rose up and were piled up in the corners.

‘Is that what you came all the way here looking for?’

I think I cleaned up about half of it.

Work has stopped.

A particularly bright blue crystal sphere was revealed in the midst of a mountain of crystals.

Lee Ha-yool picked it up and grabbed it. Teramor, who had been standing by, tilted his head.

-Your Majesty, is that what you were looking for?

-for a moment

Lee Ha-yul exhaled deeply and drew up his power.

‘Expression, observation.’

The correction sphere was observed in detail.

I read the nature and uniqueness of the magic power involved in the crystal ball.

The results came out soon.

Lee Ha-yool’s hands trembled.

-Yeah, this is it.

It has a function. It is an artifact that melts and removes curses.

This is what I wanted so badly.

-I see! It was that kind of thing!

Terramorga was very pleased after hearing the brief explanation.

She conveyed her thoughts only to Lee Ha-yul, so that the three slaves would not hear.

-If you do it, you can solve the King’s curse! As expected, the King has his own thoughts…

-No, I don’t use this.

– Ten… Yes?

Terramor blinked.

That sight was both funny and cute. Lee Ha-yul giggled and patted Terramor on the shoulder.

-Thank you for helping me. But I have a separate use for this.

Lee Ha-yool, who smiled broadly, put the correction ball in the space.