Chapter 86
Chapter 86
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 86
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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Instinctively, I tried to sit up, but in that moment, a strange pressure wrapped around my entire body, accompanied by the cracking sounds of my bones.
And then, in an instant, my field of vision dropped.
The back of the sofa suddenly looked enormous, and the distance to the floor grew closer.
"Why... again..."
It wasn't the deep baritone of an adult—it was a much higher-pitched voice.
With an incredulous expression, I looked down at my hands.
My fingers had shortened, and my palms had shrunk too.
I grabbed my hair hard with both hands, veins bulging in my neck.
"No, fuck! I didn't take the Heavenly Peach—what the hell is this?!"
I hurriedly headed to the bathroom to check the mirror.
My gait felt awkward, and with my body so light, each step made me feel like I was floating in the air.
When I reached out to open the door, the handle was higher than expected, forcing me to stretch.
'Fuck!'
I carefully entered the bathroom and approached the mirror.
In the spotless, water-free mirror, I faced my reflection clearly.
There stood not an adult, but a young child.
Short, soft hair, a small and innocent face, smooth skin, and eyes brimming with curiosity.
'I didn't take anything this time—why the hell?!'
Just in case, I squinted, and the child in the mirror did the same.
I parted my lips slightly, and the child mirrored it.
"Why the fuck did I turn into a kid again?!"
I let out a sigh and tousled my hair.
'The Yama King definitely restored me to normal...?'
And besides.
I hadn't taken the Heavenly Peach at all.
So it made no sense that I'd turned back into a boy.
Smooth.
I glared at the mirror and examined my face once more.
No matter how I looked at it, this was reality.
On a whim, I reached out and pinched my cheek.
"Ow! Fuck!"
It hurt.
So it wasn't a dream.
Realizing this, irritation surged up.
I'd finally gotten back to normal last time, and now this happened again...
It felt like someone was toying with me like a plaything.
'The Yama King wouldn't have done it on purpose—maybe some kind of mistake?'
I started to roughly run my hand through my hair but paused.
The strands slipping between my fingers felt unfamiliarly soft.
As I smoothed my messy hair with my small hands, I tried to suppress my anger and confusion.
'Wait a sec...'
At that moment, a horrifying thought flashed through my mind, and my face paled instantly.
What if Yoo Soeun showed up at the house again like last time and found me like this?
Of course, I hadn't taken an aphrodisiac this time, so it'd be fine, but there was still a chance she'd rape me.
Her mental state was insanely unhinged.
'Gotta block that first.'
I checked my child self in the mirror one last time, then left the bathroom and began inspecting the house.
First, I locked all the windows.
I yanked the curtains shut to completely cover them.
They were tinted, but just in case someone outside could see in, I double-checked every gap.
'Windows are secure now.'
I locked the kitchen door and front door too, and hooked the door chains on in case someone tried to force their way in.
Thoroughly, perfectly.
Only after confirming everything did the tension ease a bit.
'Haa...'
I slowly headed to the sofa.
I climbed up, leaned back deeply, and covered my face with both hands.
Now it was time to sort out my thoughts.
'What happens if I stay like this forever?'
Is this temporary?
Or do I have to live as a boy until the Yama King shows up again?
My lips went dry.
I didn't even know why this happened, so of course I couldn't figure out how to revert.
And besides.
Even if the Yama King fixed it, what if I suddenly turned into a boy again?
A chill ran down my spine.
'Fuck, why is the Yama King's handling so sloppy?'
In the end, did I have to wait until he came back?
Like it or not, he was the only one who could resolve this mess.
Though who knew when he'd show.
'This is driving me insane.'
As I let out a deep sigh and cradled my head,
—Knock knock.
A sudden knock echoed.
"...!"
Goosebumps erupted all over.
I curled up and hurriedly headed to the bedroom, hiding under the bedcovers.
Thump—
Thump thump—!
My heart pounded like mad.
I quickly pulled the blanket over my head and grabbed my phone from the nightstand.
When I turned on the screen, my fingers trembled faintly.
I opened the CCTV app to check the front door.
When I saw the figure on screen, my jaw dropped in shock.
'Yoo Soeun's here?'
Yoo Soeun stood at the door, tilting her head as she stared at it.
She pressed the doorbell, fiddled with the door lock now and then.
♬♪♬
The doorbell rang.
—Knock knock.
This time, another knock.
I swallowed dryly under the covers.
Of all the timings.
How did she show up right at this moment?
Did she smell that I'd turned into a kid or something?
Smooth.
Holding my breath, I stared holes through the screen.
Yoo Soeun lingered there for a while.
Then she stepped back, her face troubled as if deep in thought.
That was when it happened.
Bzzz.
Bzzz.
Suddenly, the phone vibrated, filling the quiet room.
"...!"
Caller: Yoo Soeun.
My heart sank.
I gripped the phone and switched to silent.
Luckily no ringtone, but her name flashed on screen, seconds stretching like minutes.
'Just give up and go already.'
Click.
The call ended.
I finally exhaled carefully.
Trembling hands reopened the CCTV app.
Yoo Soeun was still at the door, looking down at her phone, lost in thought.
'...Gonna give up now?'
I watched her anxiously.
But she didn't leave.
Instead, she looked around and headed toward the window.
—Step.
Tension made it feel like I could hear her footsteps through the screen.
'Checking the windows again?'
As expected, she stopped at the window and peered inside carefully.
She stared for a bit, then turned to another window.
Inspecting each one, checking for signs of life.
'Fuck, of all times, when I'm a kid.'
My fingertips went cold.
This is how terrifying trauma is.
Even without the Heavenly Peach to boost my power, and no risk of rape like last time, my heart still raced wildly.
"Hoo..."
Yoo Soeun stood at the last window, peeked once more, got no reaction, and finally turned away.
Then she slowly backed away, step by step.
Haa...
I don't need to go to horror movies anymore.
Life's horror enough—why waste money at the theater?
'Gotta hole up inside till I revert.'
After Yoo Soeun left, with nothing to do, I sat on the sofa fiddling with my phone.
I scrolled up and down occasionally, but nothing caught my eye.
As I spaced out like that,
Splash! Splash! Splash!
Splash! Splash! Splash!
Splash! Splash! Splash!
The sound of water from the rooftop made me snap my head up reflexively.
'D-Did the Yama King come?'
If it was him bathing up there, fine, but if it was another fairy?
I couldn't tell any of them about my deal with him.
I took a deep breath.
'Should've installed CCTV on the rooftop too.'
I carefully stood, tiptoed toward the rooftop.
As I climbed the stairs, the water sounds grew louder.
Splash— splash—
Reaching the rooftop, my eyes went wide.
Before me was a fairy with golden hair fluttering.
The Gold Fairy.
Water droplets trailed down her shoulders, her long hair sparkling in the moonlight.
'What a shame. If I wasn't a kid, I could've used the tool today.'
Maybe because I couldn't have her, the Gold Fairy's beauty seemed even more stunning today.
Her skin was snow-white, and the droplets running down her nape were downright sexy.
But.
That was when it happened.
Our eyes met.
"...?"
"...!"
Silence hung between me and the Gold Fairy.
Then her expression slowly changed.
"...Who?"
Instinct screamed to turn and run, but terror rooted my feet to the spot.
Splash——
As if refusing to give me time to escape, the Gold Fairy rose from the hot bath, her ample breasts fully exposed.
Step—
One step, then another.
Water clung to her ankles then dripped away.
I needed to turn and bolt down the stairs now, but my body wouldn't obey.
Smooth.
Before I knew it, the Gold Fairy was right in front of me.
She tilted her head slightly, bent at the waist to meet my eye level.
Her face drew even closer.
Along with it, her large, doe-like eyes blinked quietly.
"Who are you?"