Chapter 9
Chapter 9
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 9
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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"Fuck... what the hell?"
I opened my eyes on the bed, just like any other day.
Last night, I'd fallen asleep abruptly.
I figured it was because my stomach had been acting up from all the recent drinking sessions, building up fatigue.
But then I stood in front of the bathroom mirror...
"This is..."
My jawline had sharpened even more, and the rough, dry skin from all the manual labor now gleamed with a healthy sheen.
On top of that, my facial features had softened into clearer contours.
I swallowed hard, turned to the side, and lifted my T-shirt just a bit.
Gone.
When I looked down, the beer gut that always greeted me was nowhere to be seen.
No, instead, there was a regal "王" etched firmly across my abs, like back when I was discharged from the military.
"The Heavenly Peach... it was real...?"
Honestly, I'd given up on it.
Even if the fairy had scammed me, who was I gonna complain to?
King Yama? The Jade Emperor?
If I could even meet them, maybe I'd have a shot.
Well, peeking at the stunning Silver Fairy's naked body had been its own reward.
But now...
"Ha!"
I couldn't help but snort in disbelief.
It wasn't just that I'd gotten handsome—it felt like I'd transformed while keeping my core dignity as Han Haeseong, turning it into something magnetic.
If it had been drastic enough that acquaintances wouldn't recognize me, I couldn't explain the sudden change, but weirdly, traces of my old face lingered perfectly blended in.
'Now, what I need to do is...'
I pulled out my phone from my pocket and made a call.
Junseok picked up before the ringtone even finished.
- Haeseong, aren't you calling a bit too often lately? We're meeting this week anyway.
- You going to the college reunion?
- R-Reunion? Who told you?
- Anyway, are you going?
- Sigh... I said no because I heard Kang Jua's coming.
I could guess his mindset.
With Junseok's personality, even at a reunion, he couldn't fake a smile around Kang Jua.
His consideration for me was top-tier among friends.
- When's the reunion?
- As far as I know, in about two weeks?
Two weeks was plenty of time to change my hairstyle and go shopping leisurely.
More than enough to plot some extra payback against Kang Jua.
I grinned wickedly and continued into the phone.
- Junseok, let's go to the reunion together.
*
"Grandma, how much for all this?"
"Tsk tsk, buying so many drinks? Got a group coming in this time?"
"N-No, I just want to stock the fridge with a variety."
After hanging up with Junseok, I'd rushed straight to Grandma Choi's convenience store.
After what she'd done for me, a few drinks were nothing...
Might as well grab some snacks I could munch on too, so I picked up whatever was handy.
"But something feels off..."
Grandma Choi kept tilting her head, staring at my face.
She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand and snuck another glance.
"Haeseong... did your face suddenly get more handsome?"
"Yes!?"
"Your skin too, and..."
Trailing off, Grandma Choi fiddled with my arm and continued.
"Your body's looking a lot better too."
"Haha, I've been working out at home lately—guess it's finally paying off."
"What about your face then?"
"I've always been handsome."
"Heavens, so Haeseong's got a knack for spouting nonsense so naturally."
It could've been awkward, but I'd expected reactions like this, so I shrugged casually and held out both palms.
"Then your eyesight must've improved, Grandma."
"Worsened, more like. My eyes have been getting blurry lately..."
Normally, I'd be defenseless against Grandma's jabs, but not today.
I pointed at Grandpa Hong sitting on the chair outside the store.
"If your eyesight's failing, then your husband, Grandpa Hong, must look handsome too, right?"
"You... little punk!"
"See? Proof your vision's gotten sharper."
For the first time, I'd won a battle at Grandma Choi's store and strode out triumphantly.
Her grumbled curses trailed behind, but I ignored them.
So this was what victory felt like...
Not bad at all.
"Whew!"
Feeling refreshed, I headed up to the rooftop.
But even though I'd bought the drinks the Silver Fairy wanted, another worry cropped up.
How to store them?
I couldn't wait out here until her shower ended just to hand them over—no outdoor fridge.
Sure, watching would've been fun for me, but Seol Eunhwa wouldn't allow it.
'Gotta buy a mini fridge.'
Then I'd need to run an extension cord for power...
One drink, and suddenly so much to do.
Loan wasn't paid off yet—would it be okay?
'Hmm.'
My troubled expression cleared right up.
Why? Business starts with small services to the customer.
That way, Seol Eunhwa would be touched and give me another Heavenly Peach wish as a bathing fee.
What to wish for next?
"Hehe!"
I couldn't contain my glee, grinning ear to ear as I started cleaning the rooftop.
I even wiped away the water stains spotless.
No telling when she'd visit, but I had to keep it perfect for my guest.
'Weird, I feel like I've got stamina to spare today.'
Normally, this much cleaning would leave me wiped out, but with my improved body came better endurance—energy surged through me.
And there was plenty to do.
Junseok and Ungseok were coming over this week, so back to the city for groceries, plus early shopping for next week's reunion.
Bzzzzt-!
Then my phone vibrated.
Incoming: Junseok.
- What now?
- You really going to the reunion? With her there?
- What does her coming have to do with it?
- Obvious. She heard you're coming and's already spreading weird rumors.
I'd figured Kang Jua wouldn't stay quiet, but already moving?
If she'd been half this diligent during our marriage, I never would've divorced her.
- What rumors?
- That you lost all your money gambling, now scraping by on construction sites with just your body. She had no choice but to divorce...
Yeah, that sounded just like Kang Jua.
Good thing, actually.
Enough to strip away any lingering pity.
- Half right, half wrong. The construction sites are true.
- Han Haeseong!! Who do you think you're suffering for?! How long you gonna play the noble saint?
- Who?
- ...Huh?
- Who said anything about playing saint at the reunion?
- Th-That's not...
Junseok probably pictured me slinking in, unable to counter her lies, just shrinking in my seat.
But even if I tried staying quiet, others wouldn't let me.
Even if it was narcissism, my current face outshone my college days by miles.
- Don't worry. No one's slandering me.
- How can you be sure!
- You're coming this week anyway, right? You'll see then.
- Sigh... Talking on the phone's pointless—you won't listen. Fine, got it.
Click-!
I ended the call and checked my face in the mirror again.
For some reason, my skin glowed even more than this morning.
No wonder celebrities obsess over skincare, pouring money into it.
Whoosh-!
I looked up at the sky—it had darkened quickly, stars twinkling.
Finished cleaning, I headed inside.
"Phew! Sweaty."
Cleaning had drenched me in sweat.
Straight to the bathroom for a shower.
But then...
Gurgle gurgle gurgle!
Gurgle gurgle gurgle!
After my shower, water sounds started from the rooftop again.
I'd thought she wouldn't come for a while, but here the next day for a bath?
'Hmm... cleaned spotless—will she like it?'
No need to rush up now.
Can't inconvenience my one customer.
I lounged on the sofa, watched some TV, then casually picked out clean clothes from the closet.
Stopped at the fridge.
Grabbed two cans per hand—plenty for her to choose from.
From experience, baths end when thirst hits.
"Can't let the customer's throat go dry."
Whistling, I climbed the stairs.
We knew each other now—no need for stealth.
Better to make noise.
Give the naked Silver Fairy time to duck into the water.
"Aigoo, cleaned the bath spotless since noon—hope it's to your li—"
Our eyes met, and my words caught in my throat.
It wasn't the Silver Fairy I expected—in the bath sat an unknown woman.
Upper body boldly exposed, boasting voluptuous breasts.
I whipped my head away and raised my voice.
"Wh-Who are you?"
What the hell?
Just a glimpse—no way it was the Silver Fairy.
Golden blonde hair cascading to her shoulders in alluring waves.
Plump red lips like cherries, serene eyes that felt deeply seductive.
"Who are you!?"
Still no answer.
I slowly turned my head.
The woman, arms spread in the bath, brazenly bared her torso under my gaze.
Then she giggled 'pfft' and crooked a finger.
"Come here."
What the fuck was this insane bitch?