Its been long since we visited last ti.
"Yes. Its already been about a month.
Lia and I were at the entrance of Beast Village.
"Shall we go in?"
"Yes. Mr. Sihyeon.
When I first visited, I was a little nervous because I was treated harshly.
But this ti, I really needed help, so I made up my mind and stepped into the entrance.
We didn't expect to be welcod again this ti, but unexpectedly, a very enthusiastic welco was waiting for us.
"Huh?! Candy uncle! Demon sister!"
Do do do do do!
As soon as I entered the village, with a lively voice, a cat girl ran into my arms.
Miru.?
"Yes. Yes. Hehe. You rember .
Of course I rembered. How have you been?"
With a sad expression on her face at my question, she clasped her hands together and wiggled.
I thought you had forgotten . That's why I thought you wouldn't keep your promise to co back."
"Really?"
Hehehe. But, since you ca. I will trust you.
With a sad expression, she made my chest flutter, and at the end, she made a smile on her lips.
Miru poked her face over my right shoulder and greeted Lia, who was standing behind .
Its been a long ti Demon Sister.
Yes. Its been a while.
Miru rummaged through her arms and pulled out the handkerchief she had received the other day.
"Here you go. Thank you for your treatnt last ti. My mum told to wash it clean and return it to you because it is a valuable item.
Lia smiled softly as she looked at her cleanly washed handkerchief.
"Thanks. But the handkerchief was given to Miru as a gift, so you don't have to return it."
"Really? But mum told, this is precious.
Its okay because I wish Miru to have it.
Ok. Thank you very much. Demon Sister!
"Oh!"
Miru jumped over my shoulder and gently slipped herself into Lias arms.
Lia was taken aback by Miru's daring skin-ship and was flustered.
But she soon gave her a relaxed expression and gently stroked the girl's back.
It was a very warm smile.
While we were losing our heart to Miru, the black cat Beast, we saw last ti approached us.
Youre here again.
Thank you for the help last ti?
I dont know if I helped, but I do rember scolding two idiots for you.
"Ahhh! Uncle Reville."
He looked a little surprised as he looked at Miru in Lia's arms.
But he quickly returned to his usual expression and asked .
Are you planning to visit the raccoons shop again?
"Yes. We need help, but I think we know the place."
Then I will go with you.
?
"Do not worry. I have no intention of disturbing or harming anyone.
Having said that, Reville went out first.
I followed him a little late with a bewildered expression on my face, and Lia followed with Miru.
While I was curious about the change in his attitude from the ti when we first t, Reville opened his mouth first and spoke.
I heard, you looked after Miru, who was injured last ti.
It was nothing. It was us who got help in the first place."
"Is that so? Apparently, you and the demon behind you are a little different from the demons we knew.
What happened with the other demons.
In the midst of a short conversation, we arrived at the Rackoon Beastman's shop.
As soon as we entered the store, we heard a loud noise.
"Ahhhhhh! You!"
"Hello. How are you?"
You swindler!
The raccoon beast was so angry that his beard wrinkled.
It was a sowhat expected reaction, so I casually greeted him.
Why did the scamr co to my store?
Why am I a scamr? I don't rember doing anything wrong."
You secretly ran away when you promised to give the candy!
I definitely did. The cute Miru here ate instead."
Ugh
Raccoon grandpa frowned at my logical answer.
Then, when he found Reville next to us, he scread.
Riville.Why did you bring these guys to my shop.?
I didnt bring them. I just followed. I'm trying to watch you, so that you dont do another strange thing."
What.?!
"Didn't you send Miru into the forest just because of candy or sothing? What would you do if sothing dangerous had happened?"
In response to the radical reaction, the raccoon grandpa showed a stern and subdued posture.
Oh, thats not It didn't look like they were going to do anything that bad, and I also had work here, so I sent her instead."
I dont need excuses. If you make Miru do such a dangerous thing one more ti, I know how to turn everything upside down."
"Okay. Okay. Stop calm down.
As Reville growled and shouted, the old raccoon looked at him and cald him down.
After screaming once, he was hit by the cat beast and he looked at with eyes full of resentnt.
About the ti the atmosphere was clearing up, I handed over the items I had prepared to the raccoon spirit.
It was a candy bag full of colourful things.
The resentnt lted from the eyes of the raccoon grandpa, and happy emotions began to fill up.
But he quickly ca to his senses, pretended not to be interested and asked a bit.
Hmmmm. What's this?"
I got so help last ti, and I thought you might like it a lot, so I prepared it.
With a soft voice, he held out his hand to the candy bag, trying to get the candy, but finally withdrew his hand.
Hey, be honest. Are you doing this because you have sothing else to ask ?"
Ah. As expected of sly grandpa.
The sharp raccoon did not easily fall into the gift trap.
Do you know how many years I have been in business here? I don't fall for jokes like this."
"Haha. It's true that I ca here for a request, but I'm really just giving it to you with no intentions. Please accept it."
Hmmm. Lets hear the story first.
Still, he did not want to give up the candy, and he did not refuse to the end.
I took out the paper I had prepared and handed it to the raccoon grandpa.
Why so many? Red Crescent Mushroom, Goblin Fruit, Ghost Grass
These were the favourite things of Yakum that was found in the book Andras had translated.
As well as flower types like purple forget--not.
It calms the excitent of the Demon beast, or makes them feel good like a drug.
They were plants with several properties.
The raccoon spirit seriously looked at the writing on the paper.
"Except for a few that can't be found in this area, I think we can get the rest."
Lia's expression brightened at the good news.
How long does it take to collect them all?
It depends on how much you need.
I explained the planned quantity to the raccoon spirit.
That would take two weeks.
No.. Two weeks is too long. Three days! We have to get them all in three days."
Three days? Nonsense.
Isnt there any way?
The old raccoon patted his beard, thinking for a mont, then turned his gaze to Lia.
"Hey. There's the demon girl. I heard rumours that the last ti you ca, you did a little show of your strength.
We got attacked first and I only threatened. No harm was done.
Anyway, there is a way to get them quickly, but for that you have to take a little risk.
He rummaged through drawers inside the store and laid out a map in front of us.
He then started explaining by pointing to the circled place on the map.
This is our village marked here. Next to it is Indigo Mirror Lake.
The raccoon grandpa's finger went all the way down to the right side of the map.
This is the forest southeast of the village. A group of grey wolves has established their base here few months ago. It used to be a place I often went to gather dicinal herbs, but now I cant.
"Perhaps?"
"That's right. You'll be able to find what you're looking for quickly here. But it's so dangerous. Grey wolves are so clever, and the surrounding area has so many trees that it's hard to find your way."
My expression hardened a little at the word "dangerous."
"Ummm"
Okay. Lets do that.
Lia.?!
In the midst of deliberation, Lia took the first step and accepted the offer.
She looked at who was in confusion and said.
I can manage this much. Do not worry.
But I don't think I'll be of any help
Mr. Sihyeon can do what Mr. Sihyeon can do. Leave this to .
Ahhh. Lia.!
I was slightly moved by her cool bravado.
It even made my heart flutter a little bit.
Great. The contract has been made, and now we just need to find soone to lead the way.
At the words of the raccoon grandpa, Miru, who had been quiet for a while, slowly stepped forward.
Uncle Reville. Can't you help them?"
What.?
Doesnt uncle often goes there by himself.
It is, but
Uncle.?!
"okay. okay."
When Miru's glaring gaze attacked Reville, he couldn't stand a chance.
If you want, I will guide you along the way. It's not sothing I can brag about, but I won't be a burden
Are you really okay with it?
"Instead, I'll take the wolf's by-products. Is there any complaints.?
Liane and I exchanged glances briefly, and then imdiately accepted Reville's offer.
You can.
"Okay. Then we'll prepare right away."
"Hehe. Uncle Reville is the best..?!
"Hahaha. Of course."
Miru imdiately hugged Reville and gave him a kiss.
He coughed for no reason and gently hugged Miru.
While Reville was distracted by the fatal charm, Miru looked at and blinked one eye of hers slightly.
It's like, shes asking Did I do well?'.
I burst out laughing on the inside at the cleverness that I couldn't hate.
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We didn't have much ti left, so we headed straight for the forest.
, Lia, Reville and additional two more people were added.
They were the Pig and Deer beast we had argunts during out first visit to the village.
Pig beast nad Greg and deer beast Heron followed us.
Reville forcibly brought them with him as a form of punishnt for troubling us.
Of course, they said they would not go, saying, We will not help with the affairs of the demons.'
This is the devil tree. Didnt you say you need that fruit?
I saw a tree with blue fruits, where Reville was pointing,
The sprawling branch felt like a ghost's arm.
"Thank you. But I think I can see why the trees na is Goblin Ghost.
If you co across this tree on a dark night, you can feel what it feels like to et a ghost.
In this way, with the help of Reville, we headed into the forest while gathering necessary things.
The more we went inside the border of the forest, the more gloomy energy flowed.
Even though the sun was clearly in the sky, the trees were so dense that the surroundings felt dark.
Dont be too far apart. If you are not vigilant, you will get lost.
At Reville's warning, tension arose in my face as well as the two prisoners pig and deer.
Only Lia kept her usual calm expression.
I was walking slowly through the forest.
I suddenly felt a very cold sensation, as if sothing was stabbing my skin.
I stopped reflexively.
"Wait."
Sihyeon, what happened?
I have a strange feeling. How can I explain Oh! It feels like a Bighorn looking at ? So kind of irkso.
Ugh. Did you feel a hostile energy?
Is that really true?
After listening to my words, Reville and Lia looked at with disbelief.
The sharp feeling grew stronger even during conversation, so I nodded confidently.
Even Uncle Reville didn't feel anything. What does this human coward know?
Pig and Deer beasts started laughing.
Then suddenly Reville's expression hardened.
Lia also moved imdiately.
Its coming!"
-Groooo,
-Creung.
A pack of grey-haired wolves appeared.
The wolves took their place in a semicircle as if encircling us.
Greg and Heron began to tremble at the vicious montum of the wolves.
A lot more than I thought.
Ah, uncle?!
"Calm down. Never leave this place..! Demon girl, Please take care of these guys."
"All right."
Lia said, changing her right hand the sa way as last ti.
Mr.Sihyeon. Stay close to .
Wrooo.
Woooo.
nacing claws and red scales appeared in an instant.
The red energy emanating from Lia was enough to stimulate the alertness of the wolves.
Woooowr!
The first to move was the pack of grey wolves.
Sharp claws flashed towards the deer, heron.
Hiiiiiiii!
Lia appeared in front of Heron, who had slumped down in fear.
Lias large right hand moved quickly.
Kwajijijik! !
The destructive energy contained in her right hand tore the wolf's body to pieces in an instant.
The wolf lay down on the ground, leaving behind a scream of death.
While the wolves' eyes were focused on Lia, Reville began to deal with the wolf pack with agile movents.
Paah!
Whoo!
The agile and flexible movent that does not match his size showed that he was not a beast for nothing.
Lia and Reville.
Thanks to the two of them, the pack of wolves fell to the ground one by one.
As expected, Uncle Reville!
Large! Its no big deal.
Watching the group of wolves being organized quickly, Heron and Greg's expressions began to soften.
And is it because of the tension? They forgot Reville's warning and ran out of reach of Lia and Reville.
Squeak,
A cold sensation in the skin once again.
By the ti I turned my head, a wolf had already jumped towards Heron and Greg's back.
"Danger!"
Without ti to think, I flew towards the two of them.
Although entangled with the two beasts and rolling on the ground relentlessly, I succeeded in pushing them away from the wolf's.
When I woke up quickly, it was already after Lia had killed that wolf.
Sihyeon! Are you okay?"
..I.Im fine. I just rolled a little.
Why did you suddenly move alone like that!
"I'm sorry. I was so rushed that I didnt even know
I apologized to Lia with a shy expression.
When I glanced to the side, Heron and Greg were still seated with blank expressions on their faces.
Fortunately, there seed to be no injuries.
Kwok!
"Ah! It hurts. Uncle Reville!"
You cant rember a single thing I told you.
The two of them burst into tears at the words of Reville.
Even when I saw it, it looked pathetic.
But Reville drove the two together without blinking an eye.
Get up quickly. If you get in the way again, I'll leave you two here."
Heron and Greg stood up quickly, looking frightened.
Seeing that, Reville turned his head toward us.
His eyes had beco softer.
Both of you help a little. Its good to finish the processing before the other guys co.
"All right."
When we returned to the village, the sun had already went down and it got dark.
Our luggage was full of fruits, mushrooms, and various dicinal herbs.
It was still not enough, but it seed that we could collect enough in the remaining ti.
Thank You for your hark work Lia.
"You're welco."
It was so cool when you beat those wolves to pulp."
When I praised Lia, she got shy just like the last ti.
Her face flushed as if she was crying.
Still, as if she wasn't in a bad mood, there was a slight smile on her lips.
Didnt you call my na Sihyeon instead of Mr.Sihyeon.?
ThatsIm sor..
Its okay, Call like that from now onCalling Mr. Sihyeon feels a little awkward even after all these days of being together.
Lia just looked down the ground and nodded her head.
Good job everyone.
While we were speaking Reville approached us and spoke with a lighter expression on his face.
I greeted him with a smile too.
No. Good job, Mr.Reville, since you did most of the stuff.
Not at all. If you hadn't noticed the approach of the wolves earlier, it would have been very annoying situation."
Looking back on the circumstances at that ti, I am still very surprised.
I read the wolf's presence and acted strangely calm in a threatening situation.
Is this also the ability of the Demon Beast Guardian?
For now, I can't think of any other reason.
Reville paused for a mont, then clapped his hand.
Then Heron and Greg approached this way.
"that."
"?"
"Thank you for helping earlier Thank you."
".thank you."
They thanked us with an awkward expression and tone of voice.
They were terrified because of what happened today.
Uh .
I also nodded awkwardly.
Then, following Reville's gesture, the two took the wolf's by-products and headed back into the village.
Reville bowed his head deeply toward us.
They only make accidents in the village, so I took them to calm down, but it didnt go the way I wanted. If it werent for you, a bigger problem would have happened. Thank you very much."
I was surprised to see a completely different look from the cold attitude he showed us the first ti.
He scread and got angry at Heron and Greg, but I knew that he cared about them inside.
Reville raised his head and said while looking at the things he had gathered today.
You havent gathered all the things you need. Right?
Yes."
Worry not. I'll guide you through the forest if you want."
He showed a smile, which I had never seen on his face along with reliable words.
So I said with a bright smile on my face.
ThenIll be in your care for so more ti.
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