Chapter 40
Chapter 40
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 40
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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"How dare a mere human presume to ask something of me?"
"I guess that's a no, then? In that case, forget I ever mentioned giving you the Gold Fairy's sweat-absorbing suit."
"Grrgh!"
I tugged lightly at the sweat-absorbing suit gripped in King Yama's right hand, but it didn't budge an inch.
His strength felt utterly overwhelming.
I kept pulling, then slowly lifted my head to look up at him.
"Won't give it up?"
"...Humans are said to grow even more hot-tempered in life, and now I see it's true!"
"Does King Yama even have anything to offer me?"
King Yama's eyes darted around before flashing with sudden inspiration.
"Fine! I'll give you power."
"Power...?"
"The kind humans speak of. Tempted yet?"
What did I need power for at my age? I wasn't planning to fight anyone.
I was about to ask if he had anything else when a spark ignited in my eyes.
"...How much power are we talking?"
"For a human, it's beyond imagination."
"Stronger than the fairies?"
"I can grant power on that level."
Holy shit!
All those miserable days of getting manhandled by the Gold Fairy flashed through my mind.
My swollen, beet-red lips. My tongue, cramping up so bad from overuse it felt like pins and needles every time.
If I could just get that power, no more forced torment.
But still.
All this for just one sweat-absorbing suit from the Gold Fairy?
It was too unbelievable. I had to ask again.
"Wouldn't that defy the laws of all creation?"
"Do you not know who I am? I am King Yama, ruler of Hell!"
"So... could you revive the dead? Turn back time?"
"I can't meddle with karma. That damned Jade Emperor is always watching."
Some things really were off-limits, huh?
Still, matching the fairies' strength was a massive win.
At first, the offer sounded meh, but the stronger you get, the more threats pop up.
It felt essential for survival going forward.
"In that case... I want the power."
King Yama stroked his chin, then hoisted the sweat-absorbing suit high in his right hand.
"Then I can have this?"
"Yes, sir. I'll set aside one every time you visit."
"It must never be washed. The Gold Fairy's sweat scent has to remain intact."
The Gold Fairy had warned me, but how much of a pervert was this guy?
Sweat fetish or something?
"Understood."
"Good."
Satisfied with my response, King Yama rummaged through the suit, then opened his palm.
A tiny purple bean sat there.
I tilted my head skeptically.
"What's this?"
"A compressed mass of Heavenly Peaches. In the heavenly realm, we call it the Heavenly Peach Pill."
"R-Really!?"
Compressed Heavenly Peaches? The good stuff?
I rubbed my eyes in disbelief, and King Yama smirked arrogantly.
"Behold my greatness!"
"I-I see it. So eating this makes me as strong as the fairies?"
"But there's one catch."
"What catch?"
"I can't grant permanent power. Too much paperwork on my end."
"Meaning...?"
"One-time use. But each visit, I'll give you a new ability or another pill to recharge."
One-shot, sure, but new powers every time King Yama dropped by?
It was a chance to live out the fantasy life I'd dreamed of as a kid.
"Thank you! How do I use it?"
"Swallow the pill, and it'll take effect for a full day."
"Got it."
With business apparently done, King Yama slung the sweat-absorbing suit over his back like a cape and headed skyward.
He looked thrilled, the Gold Fairy already forgotten.
"See you next time!"
"Safe travels!"
Unlike his dangerous first impression, things had gone smoothly.
I waved him off, then pumped both fists toward the sky.
"Now you're all... fucked!!"
"When are you heading up?"
"The Celestial Robe's fully regenerated, so after we eat, I'll be off."
"Aw, too bad."
Several more days had slipped by in this not-quite-cohabitation.
Strangely, the Celestial Robe that seemed irreparable had become like new.
Today was the day I'd been waiting for—finally alone again.
The Gold Fairy paused mid-chopsticks and tilted her head.
"You don't look sad at all."
"W-What are you talking about? I'm devastated!"
"Then explain why you're sad."
Ha...
This woman had to be contrary right up to the last day?
I'd been managing my expressions all morning just to avoid this.
How had the past few days been?
The usual.
Night after night, licking her pussy like candy.
Not to mention how many hairs I'd lost—I'd stopped counting.
'But I still didn't use the Heavenly Peach Pill...'
It only lasted a day, and who knew how long she'd stick around?
Subdue her on a whim, only for her to notice the power gone the next day? Instant hell.
I was playing it smart, saving it.
'There'll be a perfect moment someday.'
I set down my spoon and spoke with the world's saddest face.
"Do you know how lonely it's been living alone in this house? Even a little human warmth felt so good."
"Sounds rehearsed."
"It's from the heart!!"
"Hm. Pass."
The Gold Fairy picked at her food with a wry expression, chewing thoughtfully.
She tilted her head with puzzled eyes.
"You're heading back to heaven—a happy day. Why the long face?"
"You think I'll be thrilled to get chewed out for vanishing all this time?"
What a joke. If she really cared about that, she wouldn't have lounged around so casually.
Nah, she was just bummed about losing her maid for cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
The 3kg of gold ingots I'd gotten this time?
Less than expected, but still a fortune.
The hot spring construction got delayed to avoid workers spotting her, but once done, I'd get another 1kg.
I sighed dramatically, feigning regret.
"Ha... Your absence is gonna leave a huge hole."
"That lonely, huh?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
She seemed to buy the act, her eyes softening pitifully a few times before gently setting down her spoon.
"The food's good, so I'll drop by to eat sometimes."
"I'll charge you."
"You ruthless bastard..."
After dinner, she changed into her Celestial Robe.
As I tried to escort her to the rooftop, she waved me off at the door.
"Nah, go do the dishes."
"Aw, come on! At least let me see you to the roof."
"I'm not a kid who can't fly solo."
"That's not it, but..."
"I'm going for real! Swap that hot spring liner for soft wood by the time I return."
"Got it!"
Screeech—thud!
My lips curled up involuntarily.
So wide it hurt.
With her sharp ears, I stifled laughs inside, who knows how many.
And then.
A little time passed. Just to be safe, I climbed the rooftop stairs.
What if I'd jinxed it and she decided to squat here permanently?
Knowing her personality, it was possible. Better safe.
"Gold Fairy!? You really gone??"
I checked every corner of the roof, even peeked in the sauna, then thrust both fists skyward with a cheer.
"Fuck yes!!! Freedom!!"
So pumped, a panorama of my sufferings replayed in my head.
Forcing me to shop fresh veggies every morning.
Bathing nonstop day and night, making me clean the bathroom who-knows-how-many times a day.
And that was just the start.
Why so free-spirited? I'd nag her endlessly to dress up in the living room, but she'd strut naked anyway.
...Wait, was that a perk?
Anyway!
Buzzing with excitement, I headed down from the roof and opened the front door.
Screeech—thud!
Unlike the fresh vibe I'd expected, the empty living room she'd left felt eerily cold.
Even after days of pussy-licking imprisonment, a strange ache tugged at my heart.
'That's why they say cohabitation bonds are scary.'
Part of why I'd bounced between construction sites post-divorce, never settling.
Kang Jua had been family, after all.
Coming home to an empty house after work always hit with emptiness first.
'Sigh.'
Even after all the shitshow of that divorce, dumb thoughts like 'What if I'd endured a bit longer?' cluttered my mind.
Of course, now I knew divorcing was the best call a thousand times over.
♬♪♬
The doorbell rang.
I glanced at the door reflexively, sudden anxiety flooding in.
What if the Gold Fairy was back?
"Who is it...?"
Normally, I'd fling the door open.
But paranoia made my voice wary. A woman's voice floated in.
"Haeseong, my boy! It's me—open up for a sec?"