episode_0068

The holy water returned to everyone in the village. Since the amount was small, I was worried that it might not be enough, but I was fortunate. All the villagers who drank the holy water returned to their senses, and the village returned to normal.

We decided to stay one more night in the village. This is because the nuns insisted on purifying the undead that filled the village.

I and the other adventurers were tired from moving all night, so there were no complaints.

The purification ritual was not that complicated. All that was needed was to gather the undead in one place, cremate them, and have the nuns pray in front of them.

After the purification ceremony, we took a rest. The village people treated us very kindly, saying they would return the favor. Thanks to this, we were able to rest more comfortably.

A day passed and it was time to leave. The village chief came out to see us off on behalf of the village.

“Stay a little longer…”

The village chief said with regret. Sister Nella smiled and shook her head.

“It is already too late.”

“I can’t help but say you don’t have time… Next time you pass by this area, please be sure to stop by.”

The village chief shook hands with the nuns. Next, the adventurers approached and extended their hands.

“Please stop by anytime.”

He continued shaking hands with each adventurer. Eventually it was my turn.

“…”

“…”

It is awkward.

Even if the light barrier the nuns had created passed through and healed him, it was true that I had slit his throat.

“If you are an adventurer, please come back again.”

“…Yes.”

* * *

We returned to the city over three days. When we arrived in front of the temple, the escort request ended. As I was about to receive the request, Sister Nella suddenly grabbed both of my hands.

“Nun?”

“Brother. Thanks to you, we were able to prevent innocent victims from becoming victims. I will never forget the noble spirit of sacrifice of the brothers who gave up their parents’ belongings to help them.”

“Uh… Yes…”

“If you ever need my help, please come to the temple at any time. It may be a little bit, but I will do my best to help you.”

The nun looked at me with straight eyes. I felt awkward and tried to scratch my head, but gave up when I realized my hand was being held.

“Yes, thank you. Rather, I wish you would give me the request money sooner rather than later…”

The nun’s straight eyes wavered.

“Yeah, that’s right. Of course I have to give it to you. How much was it?”

“It was 1 silver per day, so 8 silver plus 1 silver additional allowance made it 9 silver.”

“9, 9Silver…”

Sister Nella swallowed her saliva. He took out a pocket from his pocket, opened it, and looked at me.

“That… brother. Could you please shave it off just a little bit…

“Nun…”

“No, of course it won’t work, right? Please wait a moment…”

Sister Nella approached the blue-haired nun. He said something and lowered his head. The blue-haired nun looked this way, sighed, and handed over 2 silver pieces.

“Thank you!”

“Be sure to pay it back.”

“Yes…”

Sister Nella bowed her head deeply and walked towards me again.

“Here is 9 silver, brother.”

“…Thank you.”

“Not much to say. I’ll just go in then. Brother, please enter carefully.”

Sister Nella entered the temple with the blue-haired nun and the fierce nun. Two nuns patted her limp shoulders.

That was the complete opposite of the way he walked when he first started. It seems that the hardships they experienced this time have brought them closer together.

As I was looking at it happily, Kara held my hand.

“Oppa isn’t back?”

“…Okay, I have to go back.”

Can we be like that too?

I sincerely hoped that would be possible.

* * *

“If you add carrots here…”

“No, not yet. The soup isn’t thick yet.”

“Is that so? But if I don’t add it now, I don’t think the carrots will cook…”

“Just add it when it thickens and wait until it cooks.”

“I see.”

Yoosung and Seris are making food in front of the brazier. Kara sat on the chair and stared at him.

It wasn’t strange to see two people cooking. Because Kara’s older sister, Cerise, wasn’t good at cooking. Yoosung often helped her.

but…

‘I think it’s too close…’

The distance between the two seemed closer than usual.

‘is not it?’

It may not seem like it.

It’s a long time ago.

Kara, who couldn’t see anything, got up from her seat and walked towards Yoosung.

“I’ll help you too.”

It was right next to Yooseong. But Seris grabbed Kara’s shoulder. He started dragging her back to the chair.

“It’s okay. You and Yoosung will do it, so sit quietly~”

“Huh? Oh, no, I’ll help too.”

“But Kara, you’ve never cooked before, right?”

“You can learn from now on!”

“Then, I will tell you slowly next time. Instead, let’s sit still today. Got it?”

When Seris said that, Kara had nothing to say in response. Kara gave Yoosung a look of help. But he just stared.

In the end, Kara had to sit back on the chair and watch the two people cook.

“Do you think this went well? Take a bite.”

“Where… um… oh. It turned out delicious.”

“Right? Hehe.”

The sight of the two people smiling made Kara’s heart tighten. She hoped the cooking would be over quickly, but contrary to her wishes, time passed very slowly.

An inexplicable nervousness took over her.

After the waiting time was over, Cerise handed Kara the soup. The soup contains various vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and cabbage.

Vegetable potato soup.

This is Yoosung’s re-imagined dish of Cerise’s potato soup.

“Kara, hurry up and try it.”

“Yes.”

Kara scooped up the soup and put it in her mouth. I could feel the thickness of the potatoes and the crunchy texture of the cabbage. It doesn’t taste bad.

“How about it?”

“Delicious!”

“Really? Thank goodness.”

Kara continued eating the soup. At that time, Cerise dropped her spoon.

“Huh? The spoon fell.”

Cerise went down to the table. Kara glanced at Cerise and then started eating the soup again. Meanwhile, an image of Seris feeding Yoosung soup came to mind.

‘me too…’

She took a large spoonful of soup. I turned towards the shooting star.

“Oppa.”

“Uh, huh..?”

“Oppa?”

Kara narrowed her eyes. Yoosung’s expression is strange. It is a face that is forcibly holding back something. I even started shaking my body just now.

‘Where does it hurt..?’

Maybe so.

Because something dangerous happened in the last request. And given his personality, there is a high probability that he is hiding his injuries.

“Oppa, where does it hurt?”

“Huh? no. There is no pain.”

“Lie. You don’t look good.”

“Ah… It’s because I’m a little tired.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“I see…”

There was something suspicious about it, but Kara understood. Because there was no way he would lie to her.

It was about time Kara finished eating the soup. Cerise sat back down in her chair, covering her mouth. Kara asked curiously.

“Sister, why did it take so long to find a spoon?”

Cerise swallowed something and answered.

“Because the spoon fell in the corner. It took some time to find it.”

“What did you swallow earlier?”

“Huh? Ah… I got hungry while I was looking for it, so I drank the whole bowl of soup for a moment.”

“I see.”

Kara also drank the whole bowl of soup.

* * *

The meal is over. I collected the empty dishes and washed them.

“I will help you.”

Seris came over and offered to help. It was something I could do alone, but I didn’t refuse because I had something to say to her.

While washing the dishes with soap, I glanced back. Kara was watching us. It’s been like that ever since I came home.

I put the purple bead in my mouth. I showed it to Cerise and she followed suit.

told her

-What are you doing?

-yes?

-What happened in the evening?

-Why is that? It’s something I’ve always done.

-Are your feet and mouth the same? How cold I was. What were you going to do if Kara found out?

-Hey, it’s okay because Kara is dull. You didn’t notice in the end, right?

Seris laughed heartily. I said with a frown.

-Don’t do anything like that again.

-Ah, I liked Yoosung too…

-don’t do it.

-…all right. I understand, so don’t make that face. scary…

Only after I spoke seriously did Cerise agree. I spit out the marble and put it in my pocket.

* * *

‘huh..?’

While watching the two people washing dishes, Kara noticed something strange. The two people each pulled out a purple bead from their mouths. And very carefully.

This is a scene I would have missed if I hadn’t paid close attention.

‘What is that bead?’

What did I put it in my mouth for? And that too with only two people.

Kara thought about the identity of the marble. There was nothing that came to mind. Then Yooseong came over after finishing washing the dishes.

“Kara, what are you thinking?”

“Ah, oppa.”

When I thought about it, all I had to do was ask Yoosung. Kara opened her mouth to ask Yoosung about the identity of the bead.

“…”

But I closed it again without asking.

Her instincts tell her she shouldn’t ask him.

“Kara?”

“It’s nothing. Brother, are you done with today’s work? Let’s go to sleep.”

“Sleepy?”

“Yes.”

“Then do you want to go in first and sleep? I’ll wait a little while…”

“Oppa said he was tired too. Let’s quickly go in and sleep. Huh?”

Kara pulled Yooseong’s arm and got angry. I didn’t want to leave Seris and Yoosung alone.

Yoosung sighed at her swarm.

“Okay. Let’s go in. Seris, I’ll go in first.”

“Yes, good night, Yoosung. Kara, sleep well too.”

Cerise smiled at Kara.

“Yes…”

Kara felt uncomfortable with that smile today.

‘Why are you doing this?’

I don’t know why, but today I often feel tight and anxious.

‘…I guess it’s my mood.’

Kara passed on like that. She lay in bed with Yoosung. As I was held in his arms, I slowly extended my hand towards the pants.

I planned to make love to him in a week.

But Yooseong grabbed her wrist and stopped her.

“…Oppa?”

“Sorry, I’m tired so I don’t think I can do it today.”

“Ah…”

Kara recalled Yoosung saying he was tired during dinner.

‘Me too, I don’t even think about you…’

I thought too much about myself. A feeling of guilt came over me.

“I understand. There’s nothing I can do if I’m tired. Let’s just sleep today.”

Kara cut Yooseong’s arm and closed her eyes. Yooseong stroked her head. She felt his arms around her and fell asleep little by little.

…

-Are you crazy?!

-Shh! Kara I’m waking up. With beads… get it?

I hear the voices of Yoosung and Seris. Kara lifted her heavy eyelids. The meteors and Ceris are blurred through a very small opening.

Yoosung tried to drag Seris outside. But Cerise held on on the bed.

Eyelids closed.

It becomes quiet again.

…

-Tsk, ah, haha…

A woman’s moans are heard.

A sound that is downright obscene.

It was the voice of someone Kara knew.

‘sister…?’

Kara forcibly lifted her eyelids, which were heavier than before.

What I saw blurry was my older sister, down on all fours. Her body was bare, without even a single layer of clothing, and her large breasts were shaking back and forth.

Kara rolled her eyes.

A shooting star was seen. He gripped Cerise’s buttocks tightly and bucked her waist. He put his finger into Seris’ mouth. Cerise sucked her finger with an ecstatic expression.

I felt drowsy.

Kara’s eyelids close again.

The sound of the bed creaking and the sound of the two people panting become distant…

“No!!!”

Kara jumped up. I looked around, breaking into a cold sweat. Seris was not there, and Yoosung was asleep, lending his arm to Kara.

Sunlight came in through the closed window.

“Kara?”

Yooseong woke up and rubbed his eyes.

He was properly dressed.

Yoosung asked Kara, who was confused, with a worried look.

“Kara, what’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?”

“Dream..?”

Ah… it was a dream.

Kara was relieved and ran into Yoosung’s arms. Yoosung was surprised for a moment, then laughed and stroked the back of her head. Kara thought as she felt the touch.

‘Yeah, that can’t be real.’

How could such a kind brother do something like that?

At that moment, Cerys with a lustful face appeared in her mind. Her older sister was very beautiful even with that expression.

Unlike her…

‘no!’

Kara shook her head in denial.

‘No!’