Chapter 101
Chapter 101
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 101
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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"So, let me get this straight... You want me to swap places with the man the Jua Fairy is planning to assault and secure the evidence?"
"That's right. Changing your face and build with my powers isn't difficult at all."
"And you'll stay invisible and watch the whole thing, grabbing the proof when the time comes?"
"For a human, you're pretty sharp. You got it right away."
I stared at King Yama, who nodded in satisfaction, my expression utterly dumbfounded.
"...Why me?"
"Don't you want the Jua Fairy punished as soon as possible?"
"Sure, but... that doesn't mean I have to sacrifice myself."
"She mentioned switching to a new man today. When will we get a better chance than this?"
"So... why do I have to be the one making the sacrifice?"
"You want me to do it instead?"
"You swap with the guy she's going to rape, and I'll stay invisible and keep watch."
At that, King Yama let out a fake cough.
"I'd love to, but it's impossible."
"What's impossible this time?"
"If word got out in the fairy realm that I got raped by a fairy, the fallout would be enormous."
"Do you actually have to get raped? We could catch her before it happens."
"Either way, I'd have to submit to her even briefly. It would tarnish my dignity."
I narrowed my eyes and spoke up.
"Wait... is this about your pride?"
"I'm just being cautious to avoid rumors leaking to the fairy realm."
"And what do I get out of it?"
"Solve the case right, and I'll grant any request you have."
Ha...
With King Yama by my side, I wouldn't suffer anything too awful, but getting dragged into this mess still felt off.
What could I do, though?
Half the water was already spilled—my decision half-made.
I straightened my posture and opened my mouth.
"Fine, I get it."
"Good choice."
"But... you planning to go looking like that?"
A massive shadow cloaked in robes.
Dark flames flickered deep within crimson irises, while two sharp horns jutted menacingly from his head, exuding overwhelming presence.
Not to mention the heavy air sinking around him as darkness crept up from his entire body.
I couldn't even imagine him wandering the human world like that.
"...What's wrong with my appearance?"
"If you run into any humans by chance, they'll freak out."
"I can just wipe their memories later."
"Even so, if a human spots you before the operation and screams in panic, won't that ruin everything?"
"...You have a point."
King Yama stroked his chin beard, then slowly raised his hand, casually pressing thumb to middle finger.
Snap!
A sharp sound rang through the air, and the change began.
His crimson eyes shifted to a deep obsidian hue, his skin taking on a more human sheen.
And then...
The prominent horns vanished from his head, his rough features softening into perfect human contours.
"...!"
I couldn't even speak.
There was one reason for that.
King Yama had suddenly turned ridiculously handsome.
No longer a terrifying judge, but a beautiful, elegant man stood before me.
Like a total noble.
Sharp, refined features, dark hair cascading to his waist, eyes gleaming with profound mystery.
Even his clothes had shifted seamlessly—replacing the robes over his white shirt with a luxurious black coat.
In all my life, surrounded by good-looking people, I'd never seen anyone like this.
"What's with that look?"
"Wh-who did you transform into?"
"It's my human form."
"...What? You've been this handsome all along?"
I gawked at him, wide-eyed, and King Yama glanced down at himself, furrowing his brow.
"This scrawny, twisted frame with a girly face is handsome? Humans have such peculiar tastes."
...No, with looks like that, he wouldn't just snag the Gold Fairy's sweat-absorbing clothes—he could collect panties from every fairy out there...
Why stick to that brutish form?
"Standards must be different up in the fairy realm."
At that moment, King Yama raised his arm, extending a slender, pale palm toward me.
A gesture like, grab it.
"Enough chit-chat. Tell me the location."
I gave him the address, and he nodded, offering his hand again.
His outstretched palm felt like a gateway to the abyss.
I hesitated for no reason.
But I steeled myself and took his hand.
Whummm—
"...!?"
In that instant, my body floated up and shot into the sky.
Ignoring gravity, we rocketed upward, and I instinctively gripped his hand tighter.
Drifting and swaying in midair, I looked down to see familiar buildings shrinking below.
"Gah!"
I widened my eyes at the unbelievable sight.
My body trembled faintly in the air, legs instinctively kicking for ground that wasn't there.
Just seconds ago, I'd been on solid earth—now, endless sky surrounded me.
Whoa... so this is what flying feels like?
Before I could blink, space warped.
And in that moment, we blasted forward at insane speed.
"...!!"
Wind screamed past my ears like it was tearing them off.
The scenery blurred instantly, colors smearing together; my vision shook too violently to make anything out.
Up, down, left, right—all sense of direction vanished.
Like a leaf tossed in a storm, nausea churned in my gut as we hurtled on.
When else would I get to experience this!
I gritted my teeth, desperately trying to steady myself for a glimpse of the view, but every time I blinked, the world flipped.
"Urp!"
I lost all track of time during the transit.
Just as I wondered if this was how I'd die, we suddenly stopped.
Thud—
My body lurched backward, tricking me into thinking I'd hit the ground—but my feet were already planted.
I dropped to my knees, gasping raggedly.
"Hah... hah..."
Regaining my senses, I looked around. Not far off stood a massive villa.
A place I'd visited once before—familiar.
We'd arrived at the Jua Fairy's hideout in seconds.
"Whoa... insane."
My awe was short-lived; the aftereffects of my first flight hit hard—face paling, stomach twisting violently.
My insides roiled from the abrupt motion.
Clutching my chest, I doubled over and dry-heaved.
"Urk!"
"Tch, a grown man... so fragile. What use are you?"
A low, authoritative voice came from above.
I looked up to see King Yama clicking his tongue disdainfully.
I took a deep breath and stood.
"...I didn't puke."
King Yama, meanwhile, looked utterly relaxed.
Not a single hair out of place.
As if that extreme trip was nothing.
"I sense the Jua Fairy's energy from that place."
"Yeah, that's her spot."
King Yama's eyes pierced beyond the villa.
A gaze that seemed to penetrate intangible auras.
Then, his eyes slowly shifted.
To a small, isolated building beside the villa.
"There's a human life force in that one."
The moment I heard that, it clicked.
That had to be tonight's prey for the Jua Fairy.
I stepped forward and spoke.
"The man in there is probably tonight's sacrifice for the Jua Fairy."
"Likely."
"But isn't there only one?"
"Mm, seems so?"
"If it's just one, he might be the human male helping the Jua Fairy."
"That guy's not there right now."
"How can you be sure?"
"The man inside is bound by something."
With those words, King Yama grabbed my collar tight.
"Ack—"
I yelped involuntarily.
But the cry cut short.
A bizarre sensation swept me up—like being sucked into the void, body twisting every which way, everything blurring in an instant.
"...!"
It happened in the blink of an eye.
We were inside the small building.
Dim, damp, reeking of mold that stung my nose.
And there, a man lay on the floor, tightly bound with rope.
His face was pale, dried blood crusted at his mouth.
"...That must be Seo Kyungchan, the aspiring actor the Jua Fairy targeted as her new 'prey' last time."
I'd never met him, but he matched the profile photo perfectly.
No telling how long he'd been locked up, but his lack of movement screamed unconscious.
"Is it?"
King Yama stepped forward, scanning Seo Kyungchan coolly.
Deep-set eyes under thick brows, sharp jawline.
After staring for a moment, he emotionlessly raised his arm and opened his palm.
Whoooosh—
My jaw dropped.
Seo Kyungchan's body faintly glowed... then vanished without a trace.
Only the ropes remained coiled on the floor.
I stared at King Yama, eyes bulging.
"Wh-where'd you send him?"
"Somewhere safe. Don't worry."
Wait, with power like that, why not just grab the Jua Fairy?
What were fairy realm procedures...
Anyway, King Yama's abilities felt reassuringly handy.
"Phew, good."
My relief was brief. King Yama turned to me, palm extended, a faint smile on his lips.
"Alright then. Time for you to become Seo Kyungchan."