Chapter 282 – Sanaclaus Orphanage
I arrived at the orphanage with Laurel around sunset.
Honestly, I was a little embarrassed.
No matter how well Laurel told me the location, it was very difficult to find it because the forest was so thick and there were only a few villages nearby.
‘Is this what it means to find a needle in the desert?’
Because of that, it took up a lot of time. Still, not far away, a gray building that appeared to be an orphanage finally came into view.
“So, what kind of person is the director?”
At my question, Laurel’s eyes lit up as if she was remembering someone she envied.
“He is a very kind and wonderful grandfather. “He is like a parent to me.”
“Oh… “If only Laurel could say that!”
“Yes, you are a very nice person! I heard that when he was young, he suffered a lot of bad things. “You really are like a saint.”
“Is it so? “Oh.”
If something bad happened to him in the past, it would remain as a trauma, and it would not have an impact.
As Laurel said, he really seems like a saint.
Well, that’s why we run a daycare center in these times.
Even in a place like this where there is zero infrastructure. This alone is great.
Squeak, empty!
When I opened the iron window and entered, the orphanage was revealed.
It is the size of a real-life local office, but the height itself is not that big as it is a two-story building.
“Uh? “She has big ears!”
“Sister! Nice to meet you!”
“Saint… “No, I’m a nun!”
The children nearby recognized Laurel and started running towards her.
It’s so surprising that kids come running out of nowhere.
Laurel smiled brightly and spread her arms as if this was her daily routine.
And she happily hugged her children and kissed her face.
“How is everyone? Nice to meet you!”
“Nunnaaaaa!”
It looks like she is already acquainted. Because the kids and Laurel are friendly to each other.
That means this is not the first gift expedition.
Laurel is such a nice person too.
Then Laurel winked at me. I handed out the gifts I brought one by one.
Children approaching me with bright, bright eyes.
Then, when she saw the gift, she immediately started to gather around.
The gifts were diverse.
Wooden jointed dolls or plush toys that girls will like.
There were various items such as wooden swords, picture books, puzzles, etc.
Laurel is also amazing. It must be difficult for her to prepare these little things.
“I want this!”
“This is me!”
“Yap, yap! I will become a warrior!”
Children who receive gifts and wave them around as if showing off.
I laughed when I saw this.
So pure, so pure.
‘By the way…’
No matter how I looked, I couldn’t see anyone of the same age group as Laurel.
Oh, is it obvious?
But I thought there would be at least one person. No matter how you look at this orphanage, it doesn’t look big.
Then, it may be a bit difficult for the director to run the operation alone.
I thought there might be a concept of employees helping the director among those who graduated from orphanages.
But there isn’t one. Is the director a resourceful person?
“Hehe, how do you feel?”
“Cool. The wind blows well, and it’s a peaceful nursery.”
“Yes? Although it is a bit far from the nearby mountain village. “It really seems like a great place to heal your mind!”
“I agree. “But aren’t monsters appearing here?”
“Hmm… “I’m not sure because it’s been 2 years since I came here.”
Laurel won’t be able to come often either.
To be honest, there weren’t many people at Weaverpool Cathedral.
Perhaps it was because of Rao, but there were clearly limits to handling the cathedral work alone.
Laurel smiled and continued.
“Still, as far as I know there are no monster-related incidents.”
“Is it so? “I’m lucky.”
In fact, from the monsters’ point of view, such a remote residential area was a good farming location.
It was surprising that monsters weren’t attracted to a place like this.
‘There is a daycare center in a tight area past the trail.’
There was a cliff right behind the orphanage.
Although there were some geographical characteristics, it was still good to be lucky.
“Guys, you know you shouldn’t fight with each other, right? Oh my, don’t play around!”
Laurel, playing with the kids, seemed more excited than usual.
It was unexpected.
Did you like kids this much? Or is it just because she’s a nun?
‘It’s nice to see a side of Laurel that I don’t know.’
As I was scratching my cheek in embarrassment, the front door opened and someone appeared.
It was a white-haired old man with a bushy beard.
It was quite big. Is this the director of this place?
“Oooh, Laurel! “It’s finally here!”
“Director Sanaclaus! Hello, how are you? Hehe.”
The director smiled and greeted Laurel.
Even at first glance, he seemed kind-hearted.
It was a little different from my expectations.
‘When I heard the name, I thought he was Santa. ‘You look like KCF’s grandfather.’
Ah, I suddenly want to eat a hamburger. Chicken too.
No, let’s focus. Focus!
We made clear statements to each other. Sanaclaus tilted his head while looking at me.
“Excuse me, but what are you doing?”
“My name is Lashu. A warrior.”
“Aha, I see.”
The director lightly nods his head and moves on.
Rather, I was embarrassed.
Does this person not know me?
‘Oh my god, it’s been so long since Doyu no Rash has failed!’
This place was quite out of town. Because it’s near a forest in the southwest corner.
Even so, you don’t know me.
He even seemed a little surprised that someone as short as me would become a hero.
Are you not interested in the world? Well, sometimes I also want to lose interest in the world.
‘When Yeongju’s work got delayed.’
Let’s only think good thoughts. I can hear the stress building up.
Anyway, I thought I should try harder.
I was healed while watching the children at the orphanage play.
The kids were really innocent.
You never know when and where a monster will appear.
He calmly declared that he would become a warrior and even engaged in a sword fight with a wooden sword.
It was a smile I really wanted to protect.
“Then let’s eat first, Laurel.”
“Yes, director.”
We came to the restaurant in the building under the guidance of the director.
The restaurant itself also looked a little shabby.
In addition, I don’t know what kind of god it was, but there was also a small statue of a crucified figure hanging in the very center.
‘I become pious for no reason.’
We were treated to such a simple dinner.
Since it had been a while since we had seen each other, Laurel started chatting with the director.
In fact, I was a concept of a sack of barley thrown in.
As I said, there was nothing other than the director occasionally asking questions as if seeking consent.
Still, it was nice to feel like they were taking care of me.
Only if you are that kind of person can you become the director of an orphanage.
‘I couldn’t possibly become a better person like that. ‘I feel like I’m being bullied.’
So, it was fascinating to see people like Born to Be heroes in movies and comics.
Especially the American captain.
A noble being who reveres justice.
Even in comics, there can’t be an old guy like this.
Isn’t he a typical noble hero in the movie?
‘If it were me, I could never do it. That is the posture of a monk, not that of a human being.’
So it might be more special and cool.
Oh my, I can’t talk to people, so I’m just thinking about random things.
“It’s late today, so take a nap. What is it like?”
“Thank you.”
We were shown to our room.
It was one of the unused rooms on the second floor.
Coincidentally, I was assigned the same room as Laurel.
Hehe, director. Thank you.
“I’m so happy to be here after such a long time. I would say it feels like coming home.”
“Well, you said Laurel is from here, right?”
“Yes. Hehe, it was hard because I didn’t have many friends at the time.”
“But how did you survive?”
Dark elves were actually the first targets of racial discrimination.
It was the target of delicious discrimination in places that were not visible.
There was a time in the past when the elves overthrew the human empire and ushered in a period of strength. The reality was that they suffered more racial discrimination than the elves.
Because the elves later washed their image with an apology or compensation.
This is because the dark elves still had a gloomy and dark image.
‘So, in the case of the elderly in this worldview, there are cases where they approve of elves but blindly criticize dark elves.’
There are old people who are commonly called Teoldak or Taegeukgi troops.
These people recklessly criticized the dark elves.
Didn’t they destroy our empire and usher in a period of colonial rule?
‘The fact is that it was the elf who did it, the dark elf was just caught up in it.’
Laurel smiled humbly.
“Yes, those were really difficult days. Meanwhile, the director became a great help to me.”
“Thank goodness.”
“It’s really… For me.” He is like a father. You always gave me strength, said kind words, and made me believe. Maybe that’s why I felt like I wanted to serve God.”
It was amazing. Thanks to that big director, Laurel became a nun.
I shrugged and asked a question.
“Do you know anything about the people you were at the orphanage with?”
“Yes! Some are active as warriors, while others are said to be raising ordinary families or becoming scholars.”
I was a little surprised. What is it, everyone is living surprisingly well?
This is not the world of hunters, but if the main character of a hunter is an orphan, he or she will most likely suffer from hardships in life.
It was definitely different here. Huh, I’m glad you’re all doing well.
“Did the director tell you?”
“Yes! The director is everyone’s father. “There must be quite a few people from the orphanage who are still in contact with him.”
It was amazing. Isn’t this a perfect influence?
It was enough to make even me amazed.
‘Can I become a person like this?’
Just when I was thinking such meaningful thoughts.
“ Haha, save me
!
”
Suddenly a scream was heard outside the building. The windows were shaking so hard. What, suddenly?!