Chapter 162
Chapter 162
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 162
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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Every time I stepped on the iron stairs leading up to the rooftop, a faint creak echoed softly through the night air.
The moment I fully climbed up, my body froze solid at the sight unfolding before me.
‘W-what the...?’
The sky was cloudless, stars twinkling densely overhead, and steam rose gently from the carefully prepared hot tub. And there, sitting side by side in that tub, were two women. The Jade Sovereign and the Dharma Fairy. Through the rising steam, their half-submerged forms evoked a classical Eastern painting.
“...!”
My breath caught in my throat, leaving me speechless. No ordinary fairy could exude such noble, mystical aura. I swallowed hard.
‘Did I come up too soon?’
The Jade Sovereign sat ramrod straight, shoulders back, immersed in the water with relaxed poise. Her skin was pale and luminous, glowing faintly even in the dark water. Even the droplets tracing her collarbone shimmered brilliantly in the stillness.
Gulp.
In contrast, the Dharma Fairy seemed more reserved. Her hands clasped demurely underwater, her eyes scanning warily around. Then our gazes locked.
“S-sorry! I came up too early!”
My flustered voice cut through the night air. I spun around, hurrying back toward the stairs—
“It’s fine.”
A calm, resonant voice filled the rooftop. It was the Jade Sovereign. Her tone was serene as still water, yet firm and unwavering.
“...Pardon!?”
“We were just finishing our bath.”
I looked up, still flustered. Lips parting uncertainly, I couldn’t find words, so I cautiously retraced the single step I’d taken back down.
Swish.
By then, both the Jade Sovereign and the Dharma Fairy had emerged from the water, draped in white towels, quietly wringing out their wet hair. There was no trace of embarrassment or exaggerated modesty in their movements.
“Here’s the sweat-absorbing robe...”
“What is this?”
“It’s clothing designed to wick away sweat better in the sauna.”
The Jade Sovereign slowly changed into the sweat-absorbing robe I handed her. Even as she dried off and slipped into it, she maintained the refined dignity befitting a celestial being.
‘Whoa... damn...’
Just watching made saliva pool in my mouth. I willed my pounding heart to settle and deliberately bowed my head. What if this was yet another test?
“Haeseong.”
The voice belonged to the Dharma Fairy. Lifting my head, I saw they’d both fully changed into the robes. I stepped forward cautiously and bowed at the waist.
“...My apologies. I came up too soon.”
“No need. The Jade Sovereign said it’s fine.”
The Jade Sovereign, now in her robe, finished toweling her damp hair and quietly headed toward the sauna room. Her stride was confident and unhesitating, yet laced with the careful curiosity of exploring an unfamiliar world. As the sauna door slowly closed, faint wooden aroma and steam seeped out, drawing my gaze naturally to the Dharma Fairy.
“Won’t you join her in the sauna, Dharma Fairy?”
“I tried it last time, so I’m good.”
“I see. I hope the Jade Sovereign enjoys it.”
“She will. When we were in the pond earlier, I gave her a quick explanation, and her expression lit up.”
The Dharma Fairy’s eyes held their usual cool composure, but a subtle weariness lingered beneath. I smiled faintly.
“That’s a relief.”
“That said, the Jade Sovereign isn’t familiar with human customs or etiquette, so she might occasionally act in unexpectedly quirky ways.”
I nodded attentively, then shrugged slightly.
“For example?”
“Like showing particular curiosity toward human food... Anyway, you’ll figure it out best through direct experience, Haeseong.”
Curiosity about food sounded almost endearingly eccentric. I straightened up leisurely.
“I’ve also renovated the house interior to make it more comfortable for the Jade Sovereign.”
“Really? What about those quilt covers I mentioned last time?”
“Of course I bought new ones.”
“Good.”
“Anything else to watch out for?”
“Above all... the Jade Sovereign is candid with her emotions. When she’s immersed in something, she forgets the world; when feelings surge...”
The Dharma Fairy trailed off, bowing her head briefly before looking up with a faint sigh.
“The Jade Sovereign has lived her entire life in the celestial realm. Human emotions and expressions may be unfamiliar to her. She might seem childlike at times, but that’s merely a sign of her purity.”
“...I get the gist.”
With that, the Dharma Fairy stepped back gracefully.
“I’ll take my leave now.”
“...Pardon? Aren’t you staying?”
“While the Jade Sovereign is away, I have much to handle. The celestial realm never rests—even more so now, when a prolonged absence could spell trouble.”
Honestly, one guest seemed better than two. Fewer things to worry about. Besides, the rigidly proper Dharma Fairy made me uneasy.
“Take care, then!”
The Dharma Fairy straightened, gazing skyward. Stars blanketed the night sky, a gentle breeze tousling her hair faintly.
“And from now on, Haeseong, you must attend the Jade Sovereign for the next three days. With utmost care and diligence.”
With those words, her toes lifted ever so slightly from the ground. I watched, wide-eyed, as her form gradually dissolved into the moonlight.
‘She’s gone?’
At that instant, the sauna’s wooden door creaked open, billowing white steam. And there stood the Jade Sovereign, our eyes meeting.
“...Huh?”
My pupils dilated instinctively. She stood there nude, clutching the sweat-absorbing robe in her hand. Her skin flushed a delicate pink from the heat, sweat droplets trailing from her shoulders over her breasts, sparkling like pearls in the moonlight.
“This sweat-absorbing robe doesn’t suit me.”
“...Pardon?”
“It clings too tightly—stifling.”
“...!”
For some reason, I flashed back to my first encounter with the Gold Fairy. Heat rushed from my neck to my nape. I bowed my head sharply; in my peripheral vision, her bare toes came into view.
“What’s wrong? Does your head hurt suddenly?”
She stepped closer, genuinely puzzled. At that warm, intimate distance, I could imagine her tilting her head curiously.
“Ah... you’re not wearing anything...”
“And what of it?”
Another step, and a floral body scent wafted to my nose. Even her sweat smelled intoxicating.
“N-no, it’s nothing.”
“You may look up.”
With that, her fingers touched beneath my chin. A cool touch, yet infused with a sacred warmth. My head lifted involuntarily, slowly.
“...!”
“Gazing upon a god is no sin. Especially when that god permits it.”
The atmosphere and her alluring scent made me instinctively step back. But something was off. My body felt strangely heavy. More precisely, a certain part of me was asserting itself, its outline straining clearly against my pants.
‘Fuck... why the hell am I getting hard right now?’
In my panic, an inexplicable pressure enveloped my lower body. Looking down hurriedly, I saw it was her hand.
‘W-what the...’
The Jade Sovereign’s hand gripped firmly over the rigid bulge in my pants. My face burned crimson; I nearly toppled backward but caught my balance.
‘...Why is the Jade Sovereign grabbing my dick...?’
Before I could think, her hand slipped smoothly inside my pants and underwear. Her cool palm met my skin directly, sending a bizarre thrill through me—my legs trembled.
“Ngh!”
“Hm. So this is the temperature when a human gets aroused.”
What the hell is this crazy woman saying? Breath failed me. Each movement of her hand sent shivers racing up my spine. Reason had long fled. I seized her wrist and spoke.
“Please... stop...”
“Why? It’s merely a natural reaction.”
Her eyes held innocent bewilderment. Then she twitched her fingers slightly, and a moan escaped me.
“Ngh...”
“Why do humans insist on hiding their desires? The heavens rain without restraint, flowers release their scent without deceit.”
I gritted my teeth. Even a dog in a schoolhouse recites poetry after three years—what about me, after cooking so many fairies? Besides, starting off this submissive? The next three days would be a powder keg. I curled my lips into a smirk and lifted my head defiantly.
“Then... will you calm it down for me, Jade Sovereign?”