Chapter 111
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 111
Chapter Title: This Isn't It (3)
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The misunderstanding between the two was resolved very easily. It was incomparably easier than with Meiden or Yuhwa.
Wow. So she's a beastkin princess.
So those animal ears were real.
It was bound to be easy.
I had to lie to Misconception Group B (Meiden, Yuhwa, Hermit, Choi Jihoon, etc.), who believed I was a survivor of biological experiments.
But for Misconception Group A (Shin Jia, Ha Siyeon), who thought of me as a half-celestial, half-elf hero, I didn't even need to lie.
My dear. What did you tell them this time? Surely you did not speak of being a test subject again.
Nah. No need for that with these two. I just introduced her as the beastkin princess.
The princess squinted, glaring at me as if to test me.
Is that truly so? It is odd for Us to say this, but it is unlikely they would so easily believe that the beastkin, who vanished ten thousand years ago, have reappeared.
Her eyes were full of doubt.
Is it because I've been pulling too many pranks lately? She seems to have developed a tendency to be suspicious first.
It's true.
However, the princess did not retract her suspicious gaze.
It was then that Ha Siyeon spoke to me.
Seoyul. What is the princess saying?
Her expression doesn't look good. Did we, by any chance, do something rude?
They both looked a little anxious.
Since they don't know what we're talking about, I guess it could look that way.
It's nothing like that.
But she's frowning
Jia fidgeted, glancing back and forth between me and Rena.
That's for another reason. And you don't have to be so formal. Why use honorifics when you're the same age?
The same age twenty?
Jia's eyes widened.
Yeah. The average lifespan of a beastkin is 200 years. They mature twice as slowly as we do.
That's why she looks like she's about ten.
To think she's twenty years old looking like that
The two of them stared blankly at Rena, their eyes wide.
This time, it was Rena who narrowed her eyes and spoke.
My dear. What did you say now to make them stare at Us like that?
Nothing much. I just told them you're twenty, and they were surprised.
Rena nodded with a look of understanding.
Hmm. Indeed, by human standards, my appearance is that of a ten-year-old. I understand.
By the way, my dear. Should we not introduce ourselves first?
Ah. Right. That should come first.
I had forgotten.
I spoke to Siyeon and Jia, who were still staring in amazement.
The princess says we should introduce ourselves first.
Ah, right. I forgot about that.
I was so flustered
Same here. Anyway, she said she'll introduce herself first.
The two replied with chagrined expressions. Looking at them, I gave the princess a nod.
Ahem.
Rena cleared her throat, then rose from her seat and put on a solemn expression, trying to look dignified. It was truly the magnificent bearing of a direct royal descendant.
Jia and Siyeon gulped. As if pleased by their reaction, Rena smiled faintly and said.
Greetings. My name is Rena Beast Riperiel.
Pfft.
I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
To say Greetings with such a solemn expression after striking a grand pose. For me, who knew the princess's usual tone, it was comedy gold.
Tricking the princess into thinking that polite speech was a solemn way of speaking was truly a stroke of genius.
Ah, this is too funny.
Princess. Hello. My name is Ha Siyeon.
Of course, it seemed I was the only one who found it funny.
After all, those two don't know Rena's solemn tone (the beastkin language version). There's no reason for them to laugh. They probably just think she's a polite princess.
I am Shin Jia. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Jia and Siyeon finished their introductions with bright smiles.
Ha Siyeon. Shin Jia.
The princess looked at each of them and nodded.
It meant she had remembered. It was a heartwarming sight, but since they couldn't speak the same language, the conversation didn't continue.
The three of them looked at me simultaneously.
Their expressions seemed to be asking me to mediate.
Hmm.
Since they can't communicate, I feel like I'm the only one suffering here.
I was so focused on learning magic that I only had time to teach her basic words, and now this problem arises.
Ah, before that, what did you two come here for?
I asked the princess to wait for a moment and turned to the two of them.
Oh? Ah. It's nothing much. We just came for a housewarming, though it's a bit late
We never expected something like this to happen
The two of them smiled wryly.
Ah. This is a housewarming gift.
Ha Siyeon took out a shopping bag.
What is it?
Jia and I made some side dishes. We were worried you might be eating delivery food every day since you moved out of the dorms.
Ha Siyeon glanced at the now-cold samgyeopsal beside her.
I had no reply.
It was true that I had been getting all my meals from a delivery app lately.
Samgyeopsal.
The princess looked down at the cold pork belly and lowered her head. Her ears drooped as well; she seemed quite disappointed.
Didn't the princess just say 'samgyeopsal'?
Huh? Oh. Yeah. This princess really likes meat. She's a wolf, you know.
Aha.
In that moment, Ha Siyeon's eyes lit up.
Then this is perfect.
She then took out a long-term storage container from the shopping bag.
I made some galbijjim to eat together.
The moment the container opened, the heavenly aroma of braised short ribs tickled my nose. I knew without even tasting it. The smell alone told me it was delicious.
Oh, ooooh. M-my dear. What is that?
It seemed even the princess had been captivated by the scent. Her eyes were sparkling just like when she first tasted fried chicken.
Ah, the girls brought some side dishes for us. That's called galbijjim.
Gwalbi-jjim
She looked like she was about to start drooling at any moment.
Looks like the princess likes it?
I guess so.
At her intense reaction, Siyeon and Jia's expressions brightened as well.
Then I'll go heat this up quickly.
Then I'll get the bowls Seonjonim. Do you have any bowls?
They should be up there.
Though I've never used them.
The two moved as if they were one. About a minute passed.
Ooh. Ooooh Th-this is.
A feast was spread out on the table. The princess's face seemed to say, I'm so happy.
Done! Now, let's eat!
After placing the galbijjim in the center, Ha Siyeon also took a seat.
M-may we eat now?
Before that, Princess. There's something you have to say before eating.
Ah. Right.
The princess swallowed hard and spoke in Korean.
I will eat well.
After saying that, the princess stared intently into my eyes.
Her sparkling eyes asked, Is it okay to eat now? I gave a small nod.
The next moment, as the princess put the galbijjim in her mouth, her eyes grew enormously wide. With her cheeks puffed out, her ears and hands trembled.
Looks like she enjoys it.
Yes. That's a relief.
Jia and Siyeon smiled as well.
I smiled too.
Just watching them made me feel happy as well.
* * *
A hotel near Seoul.
Lust. How long do you intend to just play around?
I told you~ One month.
Lust was on the phone with Maestro.
You of all people should know what a huge blow it is to be absent for a whole month during such a busy time.
I've already finished most of the jobs I was assigned.
There's a lot of work left that Vagabond was supposed to do. That
Why should I have to do that?
Lust replied with an utterly annoyed expression.
What did the boss say?
He said to leave you be.
Then that settles it. Why do you keep telling me to come back?
Before joining the Seekers of Truth, Lust had made a deal with Unknown. The deal was to give Lust one month of free time whenever she wanted. Lust was simply fulfilling the terms of that contract.
As I said, we're short-handed. And there's a job that only you can do.
Maestro said, as if sighing.
I have no choice. If you return now, I will grant you one request.
A request?
Yes.
Maestro decided to offer Lust a carrot.
Lust was always clinging to Maestro, constantly trying to seduce him.
He was certain she would happily return if he presented this condition.
Aha. Use that request to buy you?
Yes.
Of course, there would be a time loss associated with it, but it didn't matter.
It was better than Lust being gone for another three weeks.
Hah.
However, Lust's reaction was completely different from what Maestro had expected.
Honey. Who do you take me for, a fucking idiot?
Lust's expression turned vicious.
The reason Lust had clung to Maestro was simply because he was a powerful man who could withstand her advances.
No choice? Hah. Fuck off, you bastard.
The moment Lust touched most men, their carnal desires would amplify, they would fall into a state of love, and their vital energy would be slowly drained.
Once all their vital energy was drained, they would die. This vital energy was higher in superhumans with high stats.
Because of her trait's penalty, she couldn't even touch those of the same sex.
For Lust, who suffered from severe affection deprivation, the only way to feel the warmth of others was to devour weak men or cling to the strong.
Anyway, I'm not coming back for a month, so just know that.
Lust hung up the phone in irritation.
That bastard.
Maestro surely knew about her affection deprivation and made that offer to use her. The thought filled her with an unbearable rage.
What good is a handsome face?
When his personality is trash.
Biting her lip, she threw the smartphone in her hand against the wall.
Tsk.
The emotion Lust was feeling now was regret.
Why did she ever hit on a man like Maestro?
There was a time when she had found him attractive.
The fact that he was one of the few strong men who could withstand her trait played a big part.
She had certainly thought he was charming once.
But not anymore.
His comment just now had completely turned her off.
But that wasn't the main reason.
Mr. Seoyul.
Kang Seoyul.
The most handsome, lovely, pure, and perfect man Lust had ever met.
After meeting him, no other man could possibly catch her eye.
Aah
Just thinking of him made her surging irritation melt away like snow.
Mr. Seoyul
The man born with the most perfect appearance among all the men she had ever seen.
The first man she ever wanted to give her everything to.
The first man who made her feel happy just by looking at him.
And
A man who didn't even bat an eye at her touch.
A man from whom, for some reason, she couldn't steal vital energy.
My man of destiny.
Lust's System-based Essence Drain doesn't work on Kang Seoyul, whose connection to the System is unclear.
Naturally, her lust-stimulation and energy absorption don't work either.
Of course, Lust doesn't know this fact.
I wish tomorrow would come sooner
Lust licked her lips with a seductive gaze.
* * *
Sunday night.
I was training in magic with the princess again today.
My dear. Are you truly using magic for the first time?
Why? Because I'm too good?
.
The princess fell silent.
And silence was an admission of guilt.
It is my first time. Don't you remember? You personally guided my mana.
That is true, but
Her expression said she found it hard to believe.
Well, my talent is quite outstanding. I don't know if it's thanks to the knowledge Hyeong gave me or for some other reason.
Once I got the hang of it, there were no obstacles. Now I'm even modifying spells, so that says it all.
Of course, my mana capacity is so small that I can only use low- to mid-tier magic at best.
It seems your fire magic is now on par with mine.
On par? Aren't I better?
Hmph. You cannot match Us, whose primordial mana corresponds to all four elements.
Rena possessed mana that contained all four elements: wind, water, earth, and fire. It was nothing short of an overpowered talent.
Perhaps because I was learning from such a genius, I too was evolving day by day.
You sure?
Any fire magic you can use, I can use as well, and any magic I can use, you can also use. Therefore, we are on par.
Hmm.
No matter how I look at it, I seem to have a slight edge when it comes to fire magic, but what she said isn't wrong.
Okay. Then if there's a spell I can use that you can't, you'll admit I'm superior, right?
Hmph. Try it, if you can. If you can, that is!
The princess lifted her chin and laughed arrogantly. I laughed too.
Smiling, I drew up my mana.
*Fwoosh-!*
In an instant, a single Fire Arrow was created.
Merely a Fire Arrow? Such magic, I could cast in my sleep
Now, now. Don't be so hasty. Just watch.
I grinned and poured more mana into it.
Huh?
The fiery arrow began to turn white.
Slowly, but surely, as if the white was swallowing the red.
Before long, a special Fire Arrow, shimmering with a translucent white, had been born above my palm.
It was a variation magic using the flames of a spirit.
There's no way she can do this. I grinned, feeling smug.
How about it? Can you do something like this, Princess
It was then.
*Fwoooosh-!*
Flames erupted from behind me.
W-wings?
They were wings.
Dreamlike wings glowing faintly in a reddish-white.
Caught in the unexpected situation, I found myself staring blankly.
Huh?
At that moment, something flashed through my mind.
I quickly took off the half-gloves I always wore and checked the back of my hand.
It's gone.
The spirit tribe's tattoo was gone.
In other words.
By using the spirit's flame just now, my spirit tribe trait had achieved full assimilation.
But what's with this effect?
I stared blankly at the wings on my back.
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