Chapter 196
Chapter 196
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 196
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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"Is it morning already?"
Warm sunlight filtered through the window, softly illuminating the room.
Having finally sent the Sowol Fairy to hell last night, I rose from bed feeling refreshed.
I headed toward the living room.
Screeech.
The moment I opened the door, my jaw dropped.
Why?
Junseok was kneeling right in front of the door, forehead pressed to the floor, bellowing in a booming voice.
"Master! Teach me!"
"...You lunatic, who the hell's your master?!"
"Master!!!"
Today was the day Jiwon-i and Yujeong were coming over to my place to drink.
Using that as an excuse, Junseok had come down to my house with me last night.
"Cut the crap and get lost, will you?"
I furrowed my brow, and Junseok crawled toward the door on his knees.
Without hesitation, he grabbed both my thighs with his hands.
"Master... I want to learn exorcism too!"
"...You're seriously insane."
"I'm not insane! This is the first time in my life I've ever felt such a burning desire to learn something."
I stared down at Junseok in a daze.
His hands gripping my thighs were desperate, his face brimming with anticipation and longing.
I just stood there blankly for a moment, mouth shut, before letting out a deep sigh.
"Ha... Do you even know what you're saying right now?"
"I'm dead serious! Master, I'll clean the house and do all the dishes—just teach me exorcism!"
I shook my head slowly and spoke.
"You think I don't know what you're after?"
"...Huh?"
"You wanna fuck ghosts and then exorcise them?"
"Can't I!?"
"You idiot, you'll end up in hell."
"I'd rather live happily in the real world than fear a hell I've never even seen!"
If he'd seen the Sowol Fairy being dragged to hell last night, he never would've said that.
Or would he?
This guy's obsessed with women—maybe he'd still wanna learn exorcism.
I crossed my arms heavily.
"First off, let go of my leg."
"Master! Please, teach me!"
Junseok showed no signs of giving up.
His fingertips gripped with full strength, his eyes gleaming with resolve.
I sighed and lightly shook the leg he was holding.
"Hey, I said let go—"
I just shook it off casually, like brushing away a fly.
But then, something unexpected happened.
Thud!
Junseok's entire body floated into the air and shot straight back like an arrow.
He spun exactly once midair, flailing, before landing with a soft thump on the sofa at the far end of the living room.
The sofa backrest shook, creaking, as the cushions absorbed his body and bounced him slightly.
The whole thing took less than a second.
"...?"
"...!"
I'd completely forgotten the Heavenly Peach's effects hadn't worn off yet.
Silence enveloped the living room.
'Fuck, this is nuts.'
Meanwhile, Junseok, who had been unceremoniously planted on the sofa, sat frozen, staring straight ahead in a stupor.
His eyes wandered unfocused in the air, his eyebrows knitting in a mix of panic, confusion, and even fear.
"What... what the hell just happened...?"
I felt like I needed an excuse to smooth this over.
I'd only lightly flicked away a perfectly healthy guy, but he flew all the way to the sofa—surely I had to explain somehow?
I racked my brain as fast as I could.
"Ha... Guess some exorcism energy was still lingering."
"Exorcism... energy?"
"That ghost you saw last night—it was no joke in strength, right?"
I shifted the topic naturally.
Junseok's eyes widened, and he leaned forward a bit.
"Yeah, that bitch covered my mouth, and I couldn't budge. Didn't even have time to grab the self-defense spray from my bag."
Junseok hugged his upper body with his arms.
His eyes trembled as if reliving the terror, his shoulders quivering faintly.
"Especially ghosts visible to human eyes—they're usually on the strong side."
"R-Really? But what does that have to do with me flying to the sofa just now?"
"With a ghost that strong, even after exorcising it, some residue lingers in my body. The ghost's energy temporarily seeps into the exorcist."
I explained with the most serious face I could muster.
The Heavenly Peach was the real culprit, but mentioning that now would force me to spill everything—whether Junseok believed it or not.
Better to gloss over it.
"Crazy... So you're saying that ghost's power is still in you right now?"
"Eh, it's not a big deal. The energy fades in a day or two."
Junseok gaped in disbelief.
"What if it causes side effects in your body?"
"See? That's why exorcism ain't easy. The leftover energy can burst out randomly like just now, and if you don't manage your condition right, it backflows."
"Backflow?"
"You puke blood sometimes."
"For real... that bad?"
"What? Still wanna learn exorcism?"
I tossed the question casually from the opposite sofa, and Junseok let out a hollow laugh.
His laughter mixed tension with a hint of self-deprecating admiration.
"Exorcism's that dangerous, huh... To think you're out there bearing that kind of risk..."
"And what do you think would've happened if I'd shown up even a little later yesterday?"
"...I'd have gotten fucked."
"Right. No matter how good ghost sex feels, humans gotta stick to humans."
"So... you never fucked a ghost?"
A direct hit.
I hesitated for a split second, and Junseok snickered.
"You bastard! You did it—you've been hogging all the fun solo."
"Th-That was to help a virgin ghost attain Buddhahood!"
"Virgin...? Holy shit! Even a virgin!?"
How does this guy only hear what he wants?
I pressed my throbbing temple with my fingertip and continued.
"...Forget it. You're scarier than ghosts now."
Before I knew it, the sun had set, and an orange glow crept over the hill beyond the village.
I sat on the small wooden bench by the front door and let out a short sigh.
'Already six in the evening?'
Jiwon-i and Yujeong would be arriving at my place any minute.
I stood up and headed back inside.
'Time to get ready.'
The prepped ingredients were neatly laid out on the cutting board.
I stir-fried perilla oil, onions, and green onions in a frying pan, then added the meat.
As it sizzled, I started boiling the stew pot on the side.
"Wouldn't it be easier to just order delivery?"
"Why spend money when we've got ingredients at home?"
"Whoa... How rich are you trying to get?"
"No matter how much I save like this, I'll never catch up to you."
Then Junseok rolled up his sleeves and sidled over slyly.
"Hey, let me help with something. I was a nuisance yesterday."
"You helping scares me more. Just sit."
"Nah, I set up this meetup—I can't just sit idle."
Junseok seriously moved bowls to the table and transferred side dishes from the fridge.
As expected, his movements were clumsy, but his sincerity came through.
"Don't think of it as being a nuisance. If anything, I asked you to come yesterday."
"Still, I should've followed your lead to the end—instead, I acted on my own. That was wrong."
"...Apologizing like that won't get you exorcism lessons."
"I've given up. But instead..."
Junseok trailed off, then continued with half-lidded eyes.
"...Next time you need to exorcise a ghost, I'll help out again."
"You bastard... Still not getting it?"
"N-No, not for the sex! Thinking back, I nearly died, but it was thrilling and fun. Like being a detective or something?"
Scolding him more would just tire my mouth.
I nodded vaguely.
"Fine, if something like yesterday happens again, I'll call you."
"R-Really!?"
"Yeah."
"Sweet! Then I gotta build up some stamina and strength to stand against ghosts."
"Do whatever."
I responded indifferently, and Junseok paused as if remembering something.
"Oh! And everything from last night stays secret from Jiwon-i."
"Not just Jiwon-i—don't tell anyone about last night."
"In case it slips out accidentally, right?"
"Then just keep your mouth shut."
"How can I not say anything with Jiwon-i around!?"
I sighed in exasperation and turned down the stew flame.
"Don't go blabbing about ghosts anywhere. People will think you're nuts."
"...Got it."
"Anyway, if you're helping, quit yapping and set out the glasses."
"You bastard... But Jiwon-i's running a bit late?"
"Probably stopping by her parents' on the way."
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Right then, the doorbell rang.
Junseok looked at me and grinned.
"Th-The guests are here!"