episode_0043

Not long after arriving at the change, Baekryeon began her journey with three beauties. This was the result of the influence of the Holy Works of Neterto in the formation of the squad.

There are two possibilities.

I hoped that Baekryeon would love a woman, no matter who it was in the group. Unrequited love was fine, but if it was true love, it would be the icing on the cake.

I expected that a man would draw his sword to protect his woman. I thought that as he gained more and more experience, his aversion to violence would disappear.

It’s okay if there is no current between the man and the woman. Then the remaining one’s only option is to strangle Baekryeon.

Currently, a creature named the ‘King of Demons’ is living and breathing in the Demon Realm. It is a monster that Baekryeon’s skills can never defeat.

If I can’t become stronger, I’d rather die. The Netherto Castle gave Baekryeon a choice between two options.

It wouldn’t be easy to encounter the king of demons in a world as big as a small country…

You will encounter him someday as you carry out your mission to catch the villain who escaped to the Demon Realm.

That would be the case. It is true that the criminal escaped, but he would have died a long time ago. The search period will be longer as they search for the nonexistent opponent.

Under this plan of Neterto’s work…

November 15, 497 Imperial Calendar. The Magic Circle.

Nearly two years had passed since the first journey, and the mission was supposed to be abandoned if the sinner was not found by the New Year.

The four people, including Baekryeon, began to show their increasingly excited mood. It was natural, as the end of the arduous mission was just around the corner.

“Ah, I miss you so much… my husband.”

“I miss you too. If you’ve set up a new life while I’m away, I’ll burn you alive.”

Jenna agreed with Eirin’s grumbling. The mission was even more painful because they were the only two women in the group, one married and the other newlywed.

“If my husband has his own house, I’ll ask him to help me. I’ll chop the firewood.”

“That’s good.”

The conversation between married women is truly creepy. As I listened, Baekryeon felt her shoulders slump for no reason, even though she had done nothing wrong. For some reason, just being with those two people made me feel like I was committing a sin.

Selena, a girl of the same age, chuckled at Baekryeon’s reaction.

The playful Eirin immediately put her arm around Baekryeon’s shoulder as soon as she observed the strange atmosphere. Then, she asked a question in a tone that showed her characteristically cheerful personality.

“Hey, little brother. What do you want to do after the mission is over?”

“Um… Shouldn’t we go back to the capital? After all, there are things I have to do as a warrior.”

Baekryeon was more open to the group than they had imagined. She not only took off her disguise and revealed that she was an alien, but she also confessed that she was actually a human from another world.

“Huh? You’re going back right away? Don’t you have any regrets, do you?”

“Can I stay for a few days? I can’t just settle down in the new place, so…”

“This…”

Aerin glanced at Selena.

The look of disappointment was evident.

As an older sister who knew a long time ago that Selena had feelings for Baekryeon, I felt sorry.

“There’s no choice… Yeon-i has a mission to defeat the witch.”

Selena spoke as calmly as possible. She was someone you shouldn’t have liked from the start. She was a warrior who had been summoned with the mission of saving the empire.

He was an unsuitable match for a commoner who grew up in a remote area. Instead, he was a man who should be hanging out with the dazzling noble ladies of central society.

“Ugh…!”

While Selena was feeling pessimistic, Aerin barely managed to swallow the words that were about to rise to the tip of her throat.

‘Haa… Baekryeon, this guy, he’s a really good guy, except for the fact that he’s clueless!’

Surprisingly, Baekryeon was the type that was eaten in the change.

The change is full of men with macho tendencies. Selena also grew up seeing such men all the time. It was during this time that she ended up spending a long time with Baekryeon.

He is clumsy but kind. And he has a personality that takes care of others more thoughtfully than himself. Above all, his speech is very different. Compared to other men, he melts away. Erin sometimes says that it makes her feel uncomfortable.

It seems like this aspect has worked quite well for Selena.

At first, they were just a bunch of squeaky-squeaky people. However, as they traveled, everyone gradually got to know the person called Baekryeon, and the atmosphere completely changed.

‘Tsk, I understand Baekryeon’s situation, though.’

It’s obvious even without looking.

Just looking at the part where they force people to wear stuffy wigs and masks all the time, you can see how Baekryeon was treated.

They probably brainwashed and coaxed a child who knew nothing.

What about overly harsh training? The strength of Baekryeon right now is not something that can be created in just two years.

The humans of this world may be special, but they must have had to endure life-or-death training every day. And yet, they have never received a single compliment.

The image of her being so happy at just one word of “well done” is still vivid. Baekryeon’s self-esteem was hit hard.

Obviously, he would have lost the expectation that people would like him, especially if it was from a rational perspective.

It is a great development to confess that I am an immigrant and to become a little more outgoing. I think I will have to rot in a prison of praise for another four years to come to my senses.

That was when.

Rustle!

It was the sound of rotten leaves being stepped on.

“Beyond the bushes on the left!”

The relaxed atmosphere became tense in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, a loud noise rang out, as if it were a signal for the start of war.

Booo!

Thud. Thud. Thud. Thud. Thud.

A giant monster several times the height of an adult came barreling through the bushes.

It had three huge horns on its head like elephant tusks, and eight thick legs on its spider-like body.

The hideous monster charged forward, carrying a tremendous burden.

“Please, all three of you!”

Tat, tat, tat!

First of all, Baekryeon threw herself at the monster without hesitation. Compared to the opponent’s huge body, Baekryeon’s grown body was incredibly small.

Wow!

However, the monster that was charging forward as if it would trample and kill everything in its path was stopped by the White Lotus shield.

“Every time I see you, you’re so strong! You’ll definitely be able to do your job as a man!”

Pfft!

Eirin jumped high. She stomped around the monster’s body, reached its face, and swung her spear at it, gouging out its eyeball.

“Keeek!”

A loud roar shook the area.

Aerin retreated, unable to withstand the noise pressing on her eardrums. Jenna and Selena’s magic took shape behind her.

“I’ll help you, Sister Jenna!”

“You’re doing great!”

Jenna was a wizard who specialized in combat, and Selena was a wizard who assisted in combat. Although they were both wizards, their specialties were different.

Boom, boom!

When Jenna shot an arrow carved with flame, Selena would amplify its power to the max. In addition, Selena’s important role was to prevent any accidents where fire would start in the surrounding area.

“Booo!”

The monsters, howling in pain, wanted to deal with them, but their bodies would not obey their will.

Even though a small human blocked his path with a shield, he couldn’t take a single step forward. Even his comrades supporting him from behind could not help but admire his brute force.

Kuung!

The short battle finally ended after Eirin stabbed the guy in the gut with her spear. This was the story of how Baekryeon had spent almost two years in the Demon Realm and yet had no experience of getting bloodied.

“Whew…”

Baekryun retreats from the monster’s corpse.

I still vividly remember the bewildered faces of the group when a warrior confessed that he was afraid of violence.

But after hearing the story of the world Baekryeon lived in, he understood and said that it could be so.

So, the alternative chosen was the vanguard with a shield, a position that was perfect for a coward who was stupidly strong.

In fact, Baekryeon’s physical abilities are increasingly beyond the realm of understanding as time passes.

Baekryeon, a human from another world, is a free person who has escaped from the laws of this world. Fate and common sense actually do not hinder Baekryeon at all.

“Are you okay, Yeon-i? Are you injured?”

“Yeah. I’m fine.”

“Thank goodness… There’s not much time left, but if I get hurt, it’ll be too frustrating.”

Selena’s smile was faint like moonlight. However, Baekryeon couldn’t tell the subtle difference because they were all faint smiles.

“Oh my gosh, I’m dying…”

“It’s a sin to grow old, it’s a sin…”

Just then, Erin and Jenna made exaggerated gestures to express their pain. Only then did Selena realize her shame and run towards the two married women.

Of course, Jenna, who had been firing magic from behind, was fine, and Eirin was only slightly scratched.

It was then that Selena began using her auxiliary magic to heal Aerin’s wounds.

Wow!

Jenna and Erin put their arms around Selena’s shoulders and forcibly pulled her away. Selena was taken aback by their sudden and forceful actions of distancing themselves from Baekryeon.

“Sister Airin? Sister Jenna? What, what’s going on?”

“What’s going on! What were you just doing? My brother has a mission, so that’s the end of it?”

“Right, what does that have to do with anything? If you have a mission, you can’t even have a wife?”

“Ah, my wife…!”

Selena’s face turned bright red, to the point where it was hard to tell the difference between her red eyes and her skin.

“I think it’s a huge opportunity? I’m not a racist, but honestly, who would take an immigrant?”

“And you have black hair and black eyes? It took me a long time to break my prejudice, so how much harder must it be for other people? No one else would like you.”

The advice from the two married women wasn’t just for Selena. It was also advice for Baekryun.

If you are a black-haired, black-eyed immigrant, you might really live your entire life as a bachelor in the empire. Baekryeon has the conditions that make it completely unfamiliar to even get hit by a rock while passing by.

Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the incident that Selena fell in love with was a miracle that happened to Baekryeon.

“What if the child leaves for a change? Why don’t you just follow him?”

Selena’s eyes trembled as if an earthquake had occurred at his truly logical statement.

“But, but…”

Selena tapped her index fingers together and poured out her heart.

“Yeon-i is actually a really good girl… Even though she looks bad, someday people will recognize Yeon-i’s good points. You know how cool Yeon-i is, right? But when that day comes, what will happen to Yeon-i if a commoner magician takes the place of the warrior?”

“Oh, right.”

“Oh…”

I sat there looking far into the future. More than that, I want to rebuke you for being so cool because of your bean pods. Besides, if that’s what you’re worried about, shouldn’t you make it a fait accompli sooner?

… were two older sisters with somewhat predatory values.

“Then you’ll just let me go? Without telling me how you feel?”

“That’s…”

Selena trailed off. Her obvious hesitation made her conflict transparent.

“See, honestly, you don’t like it?”

“…”

“Let’s do this. You confess on the day your brother leaves for the next semester. Wouldn’t that be better than regretting it for the rest of your life?”

“Eirin is right. And as you said, I hope someone recognizes the good points of Baekryeon, but what if not? Are you going to confess again when you’re both in your thirties or forties?”

This is for you, but it is also for Baekryun.

They were two advisers who passionately persuaded each other with their own altruistic logic.

“Ugh…”

And, the sincerity of the two people was finally rewarded.

“Okay…”

“Selena…!”

“As my sisters said… If this mission is over and I return safely to the border…”

Selena clasped her trembling hands together, as if trying to keep a firm resolve in her heart.

“I will convey my heart to Yeon-i.”

As soon as Selena declared her intention, the two people who had their wishes granted cheered.

He shouted so loudly that Baekryeon turned her gaze in his direction, but he managed to cover it up with a calm demeanor.

The fruits of long persuasion and effort have sprouted on the gloomy land of the Demon Realm.

The sprouts were so fragile and delicate that the stems were so thin that they could break even with a slight touch.