[-Humans fear her and call her a monster, but in fact, she is closer to a fairy. Instead, she has fallen a lot because she belongs to the underworld. Still, she takes her work seriously, and sometimes listens to our requests. In particular, she is not a person who harms lives for no reason. She is not a bad person, haha.]
“… … .”
… These were really articles that made it difficult to know whether to sympathize or be surprised.
Should I be surprised that Durahan is not a monster but actually a fairy, or should I be surprised that the spring fairy treats Durahan like a child and uses it to her heart’s content?
However, Lee Han couldn’t help but feel curious as he experienced a glimpse of the power that these fairies possessed.
“… I don’t quite understand. Why on earth was the Spring Fairy captured by a spellcaster? If she had that much power, wouldn’t it have been possible to subdue her before she was captured?”
“Have you ever seen such an impious man!”
“Well, I guess I could ask….”
For some reason, the Spring Fairy seemed incapable of directly harming humans.
But it was true that in other ways, it was a being that could defeat humans.
If they had converted the magic of the wizards into nutrients for the land like when they were first released from the seal, or if they had simply summoned the Dullahan there, most of the wizards would have lost their heads.
The same would apply to a rotten spellcaster who has been around for 400 years… .
But why was the fairy captured without putting up any resistance?
[I was wondering that. What’s the big deal? You don’t have to be so careful.]
The spring fairy was furry.
He was extremely cautious, but from her perspective, it seemed like she could answer freely.
[Well, to answer lightly, the way we use our power is tricky.]
“??”
[To put it more simply, we should not exercise authority beyond our role. If we are not careful, we could easily ‘collapse’ the natural ecosystem.]
The fairy shrugged her shoulders slightly and continued her explanation.
[There are also ‘restrictions’ and ‘promises’ that the gods have given us… , um, even if it weren’t for these, we still can’t use our power easily. If we do, really ‘bad things’ can happen.]
“… … .”
I’m afraid to ask what the bad thing is.
It seemed as if he would hear the worst answer he could ever imagine.
[Even that Durahan child has many conditions and restrictions to use his power in this world. However, he can only use his power on the dead. That’s why he accepted our request.]
“Then the fairy too… .”
[I told you, ‘I’m really grateful to you.’ If you hadn’t punished the wizards, we wouldn’t have been able to use our power against them. To put it in a way that you can understand, it was because the cause-and-effect relationship was established that we were able to do something!]
The spring fairy drew a circle with her fingers.
Wow!
Aurora drew a circle, as if explaining the cycles and laws of the world in her own way.
Although it was somewhat complicated, Lee Han succeeded in understanding it.
‘Does this mean that since this guy and I were punishing the spellcaster, the fairies could help as [assistant]?’
If you think about it, the fairies only nullified magical powers or turned the remains of the dead into nutrients; they never directly caused any harm.
Even though the order-makers must have been annoyed, they showed patience by not attacking them recklessly. The reason they showed such patience is probably because if they were to exercise their power, it would have a very disastrous effect on the world.
‘It’s scary, really.’
A being whose power is so strong that it could easily overturn the laws of nature, but who has many restrictions on exercising that power.
It naturally makes your complexion pale.
But… .
‘You’re really kind.’
I could feel the kindness, compassion, and nobility, and I even felt respect.
‘I can use my power whenever I want.’
It may be true that Lee Han feels bound by restrictions and promises, but it is probably not true that he cannot use his power as he pleases.
Obviously, if they really wanted to, they could definitely cause direct harm to humans.
─But the fairy didn’t do that.
Because they are aware that if they use their power recklessly, they could end up destroying the human world.
So fairies are holy.
Because although he possesses great mysteries that are no exaggeration to call them gods, he does not exercise that power recklessly.
Although they may at first glance appear to be children or simply innocent, they are in fact a race that is more thoughtful and compassionate than anyone else.
‘I can see why he was worshipped as a god.’
How could the ancient people not praise and worship such a merciful and noble being?
‘I am respectable even right now…’
For the first time in his life, Lee Han felt that someone was noble and sacred.
Great Fairy.
Today, Lee Han personally realized why it has such a name.
“That’s amazing, really.”
Lee Han nodded his head as he hummed.
And to his remarks.
[Wow, ssu, I’m embarrassed. It’s been a long time since I’ve been praised like this…]
“…?”
[You really are a good person, haha!]
“…I’m asking just in case, but can fairies read people’s minds?”
I asked just in case.
He didn’t say anything because he was too embarrassed.
The fairy.
[-It’s a secret.]
“… … .”
He winked, covering his mouth with his index finger, and Lee Han made a puzzled expression.
‘…Why are there so many women around me who are poisonous?’
It seemed as if he had heard the answer just from the fairy’s reaction.
* * *
Slowly, slowly.
The two knights’ gazes were fixed as they watched the sound of horse hooves fade away.
“… … .”
I don’t know why, but I have a feeling that one day we’ll have to fight.
An uncertain premonition that cannot be thought of logically.
And this is.
[——.]
Hurrah!
The blue-flowered Dullahan’s gleaming eyes turned towards them, as if they were not the only ones who felt this.
The heat felt in naturalization.
Just the spirit he exudes makes my whole body tingle.
But the knights did not avert their gaze.
Whether it’s the Harvester of Death or whatever, if we ever have to fight in the future, ‘I’ll just win’.
“See you later.”
[——-.]
Hearing Lee Han’s provocative remark, Dullahan seemed to flinch at first.
As if smiling.
Slowly, slowly.
Durahan slowly moved away.
With hundreds of souls harvested.
The knights simply followed the figure and took it in with their eyes.
Dagdak, dagdak… … -.
Before I knew it, Durahan had disappeared.
It was enveloped in a mist that appeared from nowhere and disappeared.
It was a Durahan whose presence had completely disappeared, and Leehan and Lark.
dump…!
“I’m so tired I could die.”
“You ignorant thug! Why did you provoke me at the end?”
“Um, sir, I think we should do that given the mood?”
“… … You’re like a crazy thug.”
“… Ugh.”
They collapsed on the floor and complained of fatigue.
Even though I had already fought a fierce battle, it was only natural that I would feel exhausted from the fight with someone who had that much presence.
In fact, they were already in a state of ruin, but now they are even more ruined.
They were naturally stretched out while sitting down, and they just wanted to faint at any moment.
“…Wow, this is serious.”
Derek, who had come closer without me noticing, stuck out his tongue.
These were the words spoken by Derek, who activated [Medical Skill –
“Muscles were torn, tendons were snapped, bones were broken… No, how on earth were you two moving?”
The more I look at it, the more speechless I become.
This was an injury that wouldn’t have been surprising if he died immediately.
However, it is even more ironic that the aforementioned injuries are on the minor side.
“… The inside is a mess. The instructor looks like he set off gunpowder inside his stomach, and Sir Duron looks like he was tortured for days? What the…”
Derek diagnosed their conditions so accurately that if he had become a doctor, he would have been known as a great doctor right away.
It was really serious and required surgery right away.
This is a surgery with a slim chance of recovery.
If you want to increase the success rate of the surgery, wouldn’t you have to call a priest and pour out divine power throughout the surgery to barely save the patient?
“… It’ll get better after one night of sleep.”
“That’s right.”
“… There is a higher chance that you won’t be able to wake up.”
Of course, if they were a ‘normal human’, it would be a fatal injury, but that doesn’t mean they die.
These are people with a strong, if not tenacious, vitality.
Natural recovery will be possible, and you will fully recover after resting for about half a year.
But Derek knows.
That these are not the people who will rest peacefully for half a year.
‘These guys are all workaholics. If they don’t work, thorns will grow in their mouths…’
They, or rather their instructor, may not admit it, but their instructor is definitely a workaholic.
“Ah, I have to go quickly, there are only three days left in my vacation….”
…and that too, quite severely.
“Please just take a break.”
Derek muttered as he thought about using his skill.
First of all, as a concept of first aid… .
[-Then that won’t work.]
“… … .”
[You shouldn’t take away my work, haha.]
“… Yes, yes…”
When did it come?
The spring fairy stood quietly behind him, casting a meaningful glance at him.
[… Are you the one who was called by ‘her’?]
“!!?”
[Hehe, don’t worry. I won’t go around telling anyone’s secrets. It’s just a little interesting.]
“… … .”
… gulp.
Derek swallowed dryly.
Is she really a fairy?
‘Whew, I feel like I can read it clearly.’
There is nothing to hide.
No, probably not just that… .
[Those two people over there are funny too. Hehe. It looks like ‘she’ did something really funny. Well, that kind of thing happens sometimes.]
“Sometimes….”
Derek mustered up his courage and asked back.
I was wondering what the heck that sometimes means.
[I’m talking about cases like yours. They happen once every few hundred years. To make this world richer and more fun, yes, in human terms, we would call it an ‘event’ or a ‘festival’?]
“… … .”
… hundreds of years ‘sometimes’?
[Don’t worry, the gods aren’t manipulating or using your fate. That’s because the world would be boring if the gods interfered. That’s why they often just let things flow naturally.]
“… … .”
[Haha.]
“… I don’t know if I should like this or be offended… .”
[The world is meant to be enjoyed. Otherwise, you’ll only be at a loss, so cheer up!]
“… … .”
Derek couldn’t control his expression as he watched the fairy cutely raising both hands as if cheering while drawing a beautiful smile.
No matter how cute she is, this fairy’s age is….
[I’m confused.]
“……sorry.”
Derek immediately nodded.
* * *
“…Please stop bullying my child.”
[Because you’re cute, because you’re cute.]
Lee Han grumbled as he watched Tae Chang, who was still bombing the flower field.
The fairy just smiled mischievously.
…I guess that’s why they say fairies are born mischievous.
“Okay. You don’t have to treat me or anything. I’ll figure this out…”
[-The life span has been shortened a bit.]
“… … .”
[This happened while you were saving us. Then you should repay us.]
“No, this is….”
Lee Han had a lot to argue against.
I don’t regret it, or it’s not like I did it just to save you.
As for your lifespan, you can get a few elixirs from the princess to replenish it, so it’s okay.
Bam.
[There’s a lot to say.]
“Hey, wait a minute… , Huh!?”
Lee Han was soon captured and unable to move.
The fairy simply hugged him, and he was completely frozen, unable to fight back, and unable to even fight back… .
“Huh!”
“Hmm.”
“…and.”
… … My lips were stolen hotly.
The knight’s ‘first experience’ with a woman he had been saving for 30 years was, ironically, a fairy rather than a human.
