Chapter 56
Chapter 56
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 56
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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Silver Fairy.
Among all the fairies, she was the most human-like, possessing the purest soul.
Her speech was soft, and her way of treating people was warm.
Above all, her face was breathtakingly beautiful.
A refined yet lovable aura, clear and transparent eyes, and plump lips.
Everything harmonized like a perfect painting.
That was why—
she was the only one whose bathing he secretly watched from hiding.
Swish.
Hearing the sound of water flowing from the rooftop bath, he held his breath for a moment.
The cascade of water poured out as if announcing the fairy's arrival, splashing against the floor and creating small ripples, while a faint dampness hung in the air.
'Man, this must be what they mean by a feast for the eyes.'
Silver Fairy slowly raised her hand to scoop up some water.
Glistening droplets slid down her small palm.
She then brought the water pooled at her fingertips to her nape, carefully wetting it.
One drop at a time.
The moment each droplet formed, a transparent outline traced her pale skin.
Gulp—
He unconsciously swallowed hard.
Her wet hair trailed over Silver Fairy's shoulder, gently flowing toward her pink nipple.
Then, she tilted her head slightly and closed her eyes.
A very faint, subtle smile curved her lips.
'Ah... I could lick Silver Fairy's pussy until I pass out multiple times...'
Silver Fairy, who had just been in the hot bath, stepped out and brushed back her wet hair, wiping away the moisture.
Her lustrous silver hair revealed her white nape, and as her slender fingers carefully tidied it, droplets fell with soft plops.
Moments later, she donned a white sweat-absorbent outfit, ready to head to the sauna.
Seizing the moment, he rose from his hiding spot and walked out casually.
"Silver Fairy, you've arrived?"
Having roughly dried off and changed into the sweat-absorbent clothes, her figure looked even more strikingly revealed up close.
She seemed aware of it too, shyly twisting her body.
"Haeseong... have you been well?"
"I've been counting the days until you came, Silver Fairy."
"Oh... really?"
Huh?
Normally, a line like that would make Silver Fairy's face flush bright red as she handed over a Heavenly Peach...
Why the gloomy expression today?
Did something happen in the fairy realm?
'I'll have to ask Fairy of Fables about Silver Fairy's situation later.'
He pulled a drink from the mini-fridge on the rooftop and offered it to Silver Fairy.
"Would you like one?"
"Thank you."
"Come on, after all you've done for me, this is the least I can do."
"Did you get the power you wanted?"
"Well... not completely satisfied, but I do feel much healthier overall. It's all thanks to the Heavenly Peach you gave me."
Silver Fairy took the drink with both hands and quietly cracked open the can.
She took a sip.
As the cool liquid slid down her throat, her eyes flickered for a brief moment.
"I-it's delicious."
"It's a new one I bought. Even though it's carbonated, it goes down smooth."
"...Yeah, it does."
Sure enough, Silver Fairy was different from usual.
She always smiled shyly with a bright face.
But now, her expression was somehow shadowed.
Her eyes were calm, and the smile on her lips lacked strength.
"Silver Fairy, did something happen in the fairy realm?"
She blinked, fiddling with the can using her fingers, hesitating for a long while before cautiously speaking.
"Haeseong, would you... join me in the sauna?"
Silver Fairy's sudden proposal.
There was no reason to refuse, so he nodded readily.
"Sure. Let me change clothes."
Even as he changed into his sweat-absorbent outfit, Silver Fairy's expression lingered in his mind.
She seemed to be trying to force her usual bright smile, but her eyes carried a subtle darkness.
He figured he should at least hear her out as a way to repay her kindness.
"Fairy, shall we head to the sauna now?"
"...Sure."
They walked side by side to the sauna room.
As soon as he opened the door, hot steam enveloped his face.
The interior was already filled with warm heat. Silver Fairy stepped in, squinting her eyes slightly.
She let out a small breath and walked to the corner to sit.
He naturally took the spot beside her and slowly spoke up.
"You like the sauna more than I thought, Silver Fairy."
"Ah... Sweating it out here feels so refreshing."
"I see. But... is something bothering you?"
"...Huh!?"
"You've seemed off since earlier. Or am I imagining it?"
Silver Fairy placed a towel over her lap, clenched her fists tightly, and wore a tense expression.
At the same time, she lowered her gaze slightly, pressed her lips together, and her cheeks flushed redder than usual.
"D-do I look that way?"
"If something's on your mind, feel free to tell me. I'm not from the fairy realm anyway, so no need to feel burdened."
Silver Fairy squeezed her eyes shut then opened them, taking a shallow breath.
Sweat was already beading on her nape, making her hair stick slightly, her moist skin glistening faintly.
She wiped her face with her palm once, then quietly brought her fingertips to her knee.
"You never seem curious about me."
"...Pardon?"
"You only ever talk about what you need..."
Caught off guard by Silver Fairy's unexpected words, he paused, then hurriedly opened his palms.
"N-no, it's not like that. I just thought asking questions of a fairy would be rude."
"...Really?"
"Of course! I've been curious about you from head to—uh, head to toe!"
At that, Silver Fairy gazed at him intently with her flushed face.
"What are you curious about?"
Suddenly put on the spot like this, his mind went blank.
His thoughts raced desperately, but his hands fidgeted uselessly.
"W-well, um... Do you not bathe in the fairy realm, Silver Fairy?"
"We do. But I like it here better."
"Because it's cleaner?"
"Hmm, the fairy realm's water is actually cleaner."
Huh?
That's weird.
According to Gold Fairy, all the clean ponds are monopolized by senior fairies...
He leaned forward toward Silver Fairy.
"Don't the senior fairies use the clean ponds?"
"...Huh? How do you know so much about the fairy realm?"
"Well, it's the same everywhere. Even in the human world, there are plenty of places with strict senior-junior hierarchies."
Silver Fairy nodded as if it made sense.
Then, she smiled faintly.
"That's true, but I can use the clean ponds."
"How?"
"For some reason, whenever I go to a pond, the senior fairies kindly yield their spot to me."
Wow...
Good character gets you respect, whether human or fairy.
Makes sense—Gold Fairy would probably annoy the seniors too.
"If the fairy realm's water is cleaner, why bathe here?"
"I love bathing while gazing at the earthly scenery so closely. Plus..."
Trailing off, Silver Fairy fidgeted with her fingers, her cheeks still rosy.
"...You're here too, Haeseong."
Is this fairy realm flirting?
Does Silver Fairy have feelings for me?
Absurd thought, but if it's true!?
Gulp!
For now, with the bathhouse money—not forever, but he could farm here comfortably with Silver Fairy.
In other words, he could ditch Gold Fairy.
Fairy of Fables went without saying.
'Heh...'
His mind was already picturing a happy married life with Silver Fairy, complete with kids and grandkids, when she hurriedly continued.
"D-don't get the wrong idea... I meant because you're here, I can enjoy the sauna and get delicious drinks."
"Ah... I see."
"Were you thinking something else?"
Did he get ahead of himself?
Scratching his head, he continued.
"No. Anyway... Can all fairies come down to earth?"
"After a hundred years from birth, we can."
"Ah... But that's surprising. If so many come down, humans wouldn't think of 'fairies' as mythical beings..."
"They have no choice. Fairies can erase human memories."
He knew this from Gold Fairy erasing Soeun-i's memory, but feigned ignorance with wide eyes.
"R-really?"
"Even so, they can't erase everything, so we became figures of myth and imagination."
"...What? There are humans whose memories fairies can't erase?"
"Yes. A fairy can't erase the memories of a human she truly loves."
"Ah... I see."
He felt like he'd learned a ton about the fairy realm in a short time.
As he nodded, Silver Fairy's gaze turned to him.
"I've answered a lot, so... can I ask one favor?"
"Of course! Whatever you need, I'll do my best."
Silver Fairy bit her lip hesitantly.
Then, slowly spoke.
"Haeseong, I'd like to see your house... Is that possible?"