Chapter 61 – Chapter 13. A C-Class Hero.
Ah.
Jihyeok wakes up. He buried his face into the pillow. A faint scent entered his nostrils, probably because he had put a scented candle in the pillow. He swallowed a large portion of it and then got up from his seat.
As soon as his foot touched the wooden floor, the horse ran away. He opened the window wide. The landscape that had been blocked came into view at a glance. The scenery of the forest at dawn came in like a picture.
Except for the occasional bird call, the forest was silent. A cozy silence pervaded this place. He felt as if the anguish, worry, and fatigue from the expedition had been washed away.
He left the room The fairy was already awake. She was busy preparing a special meal in the morning. … The ferocious female warrior who raised the warriors until a few years ago has now become a very new woman.
“Woke up?”
“Yes, Master was also peaceful all night.”
“Hmm. I’m not ready yet Go wash up.”
The fairy was preoccupied that she was preparing food. Jihyeok left the house and headed for the lake. Then he plunged naked into the water, took a cool dawn bath, and returned home.
He fed the chickens, swept around the house with a comb, and dusted off with a duster. The fairy sometimes looked out the window and looked at the disciple doing housework with satisfaction.
This is not a dream
It was only after I was alone that I realized how happy that moment was. She was overjoyed that he was back.
The fairy finally realized, albeit belatedly, how hungry she was. Of course, I didn’t mean that life in the chaotic city was good. It was the joy of living with someone you like.
“Jihyuk. The food is done. Come and eat.”
Azel said so through the window. Jihyeok came inside. He smelled like incense. She even roasted chicken for some reason.
“Today is particularly hearty.”
“It’s been a while since you came.”
“I will eat well, Master.”
The two sat across from each other at the table. Food taste was good. He started filling his empty stomach all night. She smiled contentedly, as if her stomach was full just by looking at it. I was really fortunate to eat it.
Breakfast time was much longer than usual. They ate leisurely. And when the meal was over, the dishes were cleaned and tea was enjoyed.
“It is good for recovering from fatigue.”
She said that the next time he went back, she would give him plenty. He didn’t bother to speculate.
Silence passed. This continued until the teacup was half empty.
The master, who had been quietly watching the student, opened his mouth while fiddling with the teacup.
“How was the mission?”
Jihyeok, who was watching the bright sunrise outside the window, moved his gaze back to the fairy teacher. She now felt the grown-up child in his figure.
“Well, it wasn’t bad. It was worth it.”
“It was 100 points. It must have been very difficult. … Actually I was very worried. I think you’re not doing anything wrong What should I do though? Because you have already made your choice.”
“I was confident. You know me I couldn’t have chosen that outrageously.”
“… Yeah, you’re not that kind of kid. I know.”
The fairy swallowed the fenugreek tea.
“Anyway, let’s talk. I’m curious.”
“You would be surprised to hear what I really went through.”
So Jihyeok started talking. Azel was engrossed in his story, unaware of the passage of time. He felt like he was listening to a real heroic story. … No, it was a story that could really become a heroic story. If he becomes a great warrior, he will surely be honored as a hero.
“Well, I did this and that and came all the way here.”
“… So, what are your plans for the future?”
“There is a warrior job, and I want to create a guild.”
“Guild?”
That was the first time I’d heard of it. So far, the disciple had never said that to the master. What kind of wind blew, so that the voice of making a guild came out.
“Why? There are not one or two things to worry about. You are a warrior now That alone would be very busy.”
“… Master.”
“Huh.”
Jihyo’s voice softened. His expression became very serious.
“I didn’t become a hero to enjoy wealth and fame.”
“… I know that.”
“It’s not like I’m trying to pinpoint nothing.”
… I didn’t know that. She thought he was trying to see the tip of the sword.
“Then why?”
“In the future, the continent will be blown with blood.”
“What does that mean?”
If you dare to leave out all the other words and express it as a bloodbath, it must mean emphasizing the negative. All sorts of things went through her mind.
“… Is it a war?”
“War is war. … Oh, of course it’s not a war between cities.”
“Then?”
Jihyeok stared at her for a moment and then said a word.
“It is a war against the devil.”
ㅡ!
“Master, how long do you think the continent will maintain such a fragile peace?”
“Still, isn’t the war against the devil going too far?”
“Absolutely not. … Anyway, Master will find out sooner or later. Because it won’t be too long.”
In fact, a bigger being than the devil lurked behind him, but he didn’t bother to mention it. He might sound absurd to her who didn’t know anything yet. Then she would rather lose the credibility of her words.
“The guild was created for that purpose. I will raise a warrior.”
“… A warrior?”
“Yes. The idea is to create one huge armed group.”
That was a bit of a risky idea. I wonder if the imperial family would let that happen. Jihyeok also quickly noticed the master’s intentions.
“Don’t worry. Because the imperial family won’t make the problem worse.”
“I am… , I’m honestly a little anxious.”
She had nothing else. I just wanted my disciple to grow up well.
I know that force and power are inextricably linked, but I didn’t want him to become corrupted by being drunk with power. Didn’t she even fled the capital as soon as she retired, fearing that she herself would be used for power?
“So that’s what I mean…”
As soon as the words came out, the master knew at once what the disciple was going to say. She jumped at him before he could even speak.
“No… , You are my last disciple. There will never be anything more to grow in the future. I’m going to let go now.”
… Also can’t
Azel flatly refused. She actually thought she had no chance. In particular, isn’t she a fairy who wants to protect her words even if she dies? … Raising Jihyeok was the only exception to her.
“All right. … Actually, that’s what I was thinking. I just said it.”
“Sorry. But my heart is I don’t want to be complicated with other people anymore. … I’ve been living like that for decades. That’s enough.”
“I’m sorry. You have received undeserved grace just by raising me. I am a terrible disciple for saying that.”
“No. You are my best disciple I’m proud of you. But…”
The fairy cut off her gossip there.
“No. I believe you will do well. I have a much darker view of the world than you. So you will know the ichi of the world better. … However, keep this in mind.”
“I will listen.”
“You cannot go against all trends. Sometimes you have to adapt and live. … I trust you will understand what I mean.”
“I will engrave your precious words in my heart.”
“Okay.”
The fairy straightened her dark complexion again. She smiled softly and got up from her seat.
“Should I take a look at my pupil’s skills after a long time? Hmm? How much it has grown.”
“You will be surprised.”
“Are there still more surprises left?”
The two laughed haha. Then I left the house and headed to the training ground.
The sword-wielding fairy was no longer a gentle teacher. She was transformed into a female warrior. She was once a sword fairy who was active on the frontlines, and a mentor to many warriors who raised them.
It was definitely strong. Even on the continent as a whole, there were few talented people like her. She was a talent that would be a waste to rot in such a rural area, but she didn’t want it, so what should she do?
Of course, if Ji-hyeok persistently persuaded her, it wouldn’t be impossible to recruit her into the guild, but he didn’t want to hurt her happiness. She had given him all she had given him by acting as her mentor. To be more stubborn and to ask for it here would honestly be unreasonable.
The two tangled for a while. Of course, it wasn’t like he was going to kill me. They gave each other a fair amount of leeway.
Dalian ended at the right time.
“Your skills have improved a lot.”
“Still, would only Master do it?”
The two of them walked side by side. It was a very peaceful moment. Both she and he were genuinely happy.
As she walked, she often looked at her pupil and smiled heartily. She smiled at him too.
After walking for a while until the sun went down, we returned home. They had a light dinner and went to their respective rooms.
Jihyeok had never felt such peace of mind in many years. It soothed his tired mind and body.
… But I knew this couldn’t last for long. He was the one who had to leave soon. That’s why this moment was even more precious.
He lay down on the bed
The dark night went deep.
· · ·
The week went by like a lightning bolt.
In the meantime, Jihyeok and Azel had a really happy time. But she became irritable with each passing day. Because one day he will have to leave. … After the student left, she had to spend another long lonely night.
But I was already used to loneliness. She could wait That was the last job of a master for a disciple. A true teacher had to become something like a nest where a tired disciple could return at any time to soothe the mind and body.
The morning of the day we were supposed to leave.
The fairy cried. But she didn’t show off. She shouldn’t be a burden to her pupil.
She won a generous prize. He ate every bit of her sincerity.
The two lived their lives as usual. We did housework, trained, and talked. It was like usual. It was so usual, it was to the point of creating the illusion that the teacher’s leaving day would be tomorrow, not today. … However, judging from his organized luggage, the day he left was definitely today.
They drank tea She drank tea sparingly. Because I know he’ll leave when it’s empty.
But the time to leave finally came.
“Master… , Then I will go back.”
The sound made her heart skip a beat. However, a natural smile was imprinted on her face. She had to have a good time.
“… Okay.”
The two woke up Jihyeok tied up the luggage bag he had put down on the floor. The fairy circled around him to make sure he was nowhere to be found.
“Are you missing anything? Did you take the tea leaves?”
“Yes, I have everything.”
“Okay… , Okay.”
My heart thumped. Strangely, the tip of her nose twitched. But I persevered and persevered. And she laughed
The two men and women slowly came out of the house. The disciple hugged the master tightly before leaving.
“Yes, take care of yourself.”
“Yes, Master. … Then, let’s go.”
Jihyeok slowly turned around and started walking. He looked back at her from time to time. The master waved his hand at the disciple. Then she finally couldn’t hold it back and her tears flowed.
Ah.
She was startled and quickly turned her body around. She couldn’t control the flowing tears.
Eisel, a fairy who had lived her life without crying even once, cried like that for the first time.
Jihyeok-ah, Jihyeok-ah, don’t go, don’t go…
She covered her face with her palms.
I’ll cook for you every day. I’ll do the laundry for you. I’ll do the cleaning too. I won’t complain and I’ll do everything. Therefore… , Don’t leave and live with me.
I wanted to say that. I wanted to shout like that.
But I couldn’t.
Because she is a teacher Because the disciple is a person who will become a great person. Because he is essential to the continent. I can’t just put him in a shabby cabin like this.
Ah, ah-
Suddenly, a hand grabbed her by the shoulder and turned it around.
Uh… ?
He was the disciple who left. He came back into her arms.
The beautiful fairy looked up at him with her weeping face. … The disciple who seemed infinitely young has grown up like that before he knew it.
He grabbed her cheeks and kissed her on the lips.
Oops!
The surprised master’s eyes widened. But it got colder. Her pretty, full lips opened, and she accepted his tongue.
It was sweet. She didn’t know kisses could be so sweet. All her attention was focused on her tongue.
The fairy’s tongue was awkward but affectionate. The master forgot that the other person was a disciple and became absorbed in the kiss.
After such a long kiss, the two men and women separated slightly.
… Ah… !
Only then did the master realize his ugliness and quickly get out of the arms of his disciple. Even if he insisted that he shouldn’t do it, even if it wasn’t enough, he rather actively clung to it. It was a disqualification as a teacher.
Jihyuk smiled meaningfully.
“Then, the poor disciple will go for real.”
“… Go quickly.”
“Next time I come back, I will prepare something thicker than this.”
“Don’t make fun of Master, I’m going to go.”
Jihyuk smiled and turned around. The master nervously rolled his feet and shouted at the disciple’s back.
“Bah, just forget about what happened. Understand? That never happened uh? Answer me. Hey, Kang Ji-hyeok doesn’t answer? … That bastard’s son.”
However, strangely, the corner of his mouth twitched.
She laughed I kept thinking about that kiss from before.
His lips, his tongue, his touch.
I was ecstatic. Enough to forget everything in an instant.
She became an ugly teacher.
