113 – Nymphs and the Darkness of Haildo #5
Yu Ara was surprised to hear that Haildo had become a bad man.
Attacked by a parasitic creature!
“Based on the senior’s explanation, it seems like the ‘Evil of Pandora’ that our Patriot team has been tracking is indeed correct.”
There was information from the mega corporation Osa Group, which could be said to be dividing Korea.
The Osa Group had acquired a bizarre artifact known as ‘Pandora’s Box.’
Inside it, there was a horrifying parasitic creature.
According to “Prince” Lee Joon-Hun, who was an S-Class Awakened from the Osa Group, the ‘Evil’ was a parasitic creature that took root in living beings and drew energy from their emotions and mana.
It activated the host’s mana to its usual limits but stimulated the host’s violence and destructive tendencies.
“I heard in the report that the host’s inclinations can change to be almost like that of another person.”
Like a rabbit eating a lion…
Or a small hamster killing a wolf, showing violent tendencies.
The thought that such a thing had taken root in Haildo worried Yu Ara greatly.
“The senior might have trauma or intense PTSD symptoms. He may not reveal it normally, but if the ‘Evil’ stimulates that…”
However…
Contrary to Yu Ara’s worries, Haildo hadn’t changed much in appearance, nor did it seem his personality had changed.
It was a different story than what was reported.
So, Yu Ara fluttered her chest in an attempt to stimulate the ‘Evil.’
“It’s so hot, isn’t it? We couldn’t install an air conditioner…”
Flutter, flutter…
A host parasitized by the ‘Evil’ would likely become honest about their desires in various ways.
According to the report, a rabbit that had been infected by the ‘Evil’ had mated with 457 rabbits in just one day.
Flutter, flutter…
Just as she was fluttering her chest…
“Ari. A grown woman shouldn’t be fluttering like that. Everything is see-through.”
Haildo spoke with a very firm and strict voice.
It was truly a sharp remark.
Yu Ara was completely shocked by the situation.
“The senior just called me a grown woman! He always saw me as younger, like when I was in high school! And he scolded me!”
If it were the usual Haildo, he would have averted his eyes or tried not to acknowledge it.
But the current Haildo was someone who articulated his thoughts very clearly.
“So cool!”
# # #
I couldn’t hold back and pointed out Yu Ara’s clothing.
Criticizing someone else’s appearance in someone else’s home.
“…”
I felt very embarrassed about my actions and couldn’t remain there any longer.
So I said, “Anyway, I’m going,” and left Yu Ara’s house!
Then, I returned home.
In the house, there was Inoi.
“Owner of the house…! It’s time to come in…! A guest came to visit early in the morning…! This Inoi also went for a walk and bought ‘Elf Is an Otherworlder’ flavored ice cream…!”
With a big grin, Inoi held a bunch of ice cream.
“I don’t really like elves, but I do like elf ice cream…!”
It seemed so.
I looked at the woman who had bought Inoi ice cream.
It was a familiar face.
A girl wearing black sweatpants and black leggings was hugging Inoi’s waist and rubbing her cheeks against Inoi’s.
“This Inoi also thinks that Core Irae is nice…! Core Irae is very kind and cute, so I’m sure she could marry splendid princes…!”
“Look at what she’s saying! Thanks!”
Bump, bump, bump…
Haire was continuously rubbing Inoi’s cheeks.
I didn’t mind, but I became curious about why Haire was here.
“What are you doing here? You didn’t contact me at all.”
“I came to visit since it’s vacation! My friends asked me to take pictures of the Squirrel Beasts. They said there’s the Tiger Owl too, right? Where’s the Tiger Owl? Tiger Owl! Tiger Owl?”
Swipe, swipe…
Haire rummaged around our house.
She looked under the bed and opened the refrigerator.
It seemed she wanted to see the Tiger Owl Kalilnoi, but Kkungkkungi, Bang Bang, and the Tiger Owl Kalilnoi had all run away somewhere.
Was it because Haire was unfamiliar?
“I don’t know! They’re not here! More importantly, big brother! Show me around the neighborhood! There are so many pretty places! The flowers are blooming everywhere! Did you see the summer flowers?”
“Muhuh, those flowers are the ones that this Inoi has worked hard to grow…! This Inoi wants to fill this Primal Village with beautiful flowers…!”
Inoi was a nymph who loved planting and raising flowers.
Nymphs born in summer were all said to be like that.
Nymph Inoi said.
“More than that, I think the owner of the house is in a slightly strange state…! I don’t know what exactly is wrong, but something feels suspicious…!”
Swipe…
Inoi looked at me with narrow eyes.
Just by seeing that look, I began to feel guilty, as if I had committed some wrongdoing.
It was truly an unbearable feeling.
So I chose to leave this place for now.
“Haire, I’ll show you around the neighborhood.”
I decided to introduce my sister Haire to the neighborhood reluctantly.
“Stay calm after the walk, and don’t cause any trouble before going back.”
“Oh, shit…! Order chicken for dinner! Tteokbokki too! And mala soup! You’re making good money these days, right?”
Chicken, tteokbokki, and mala soup…
It was a combination that seemed detrimental to health in many ways.
Only spicy, salty, and greasy foods.
Should I let my one and only sister eat such food?
“Okay.”
But now I was choosing without hesitation to spoil my sister.
If it had been my usual self, it would have been unthinkable, but my sister was completely unaware of my wicked intentions and was very happy.
“My big brother who makes good money is the best…!”
Pat…
Soon, Haire wrapped her arms around me.
Though I had grown older, I felt very embarrassed about having my sister link arms with me.
Usually, I would have pushed her away, but…
For some reason, it felt okay today.
“What’s going on, big brother! You usually push me away saying it’s annoying!”
“What?”
After showing her around the neighborhood and feeding her dinner, I had to call a taxi to take her home and check on her.
While thinking that, I was walking around the neighborhood when suddenly someone yelled.
“Hey! How could you do that to me! And who is this girl!”
“Ah!”
Pat…
Someone pulled Haire’s arm.
When I turned my head, Seo Ye-rim, who was steaming with anger, was holding onto Haire’s arm and growling.
Seo Ye-rim said.
“Who are you! A, a girlfriend? Can you just answer me in short now that you have a girlfriend? Is that why you sent a short reply?”
“Seo Ye-rim, she’s not my girlfriend. She’s my sister.”
“Sister?”
Only then did Seo Ye-rim look back and forth between our faces.
Soon, Seo Ye-rim was taken aback.
“I’ve seen that face in the pictures! Sister! So it’s my sister! Haire, right?”
Seo Ye-rim’s expression was as if she had just found her rage.
She also forgot to clear her throat.
Seeing her like that made me feel somewhat offended.
“Yeah, so hurry up and apologize to my sister. She’s shocked now.”
Seo Ye-rim had suddenly pulled on my sister Haire’s arm and had yelled at her out of the blue.
That was incredibly rude, and an apology was in order.
On my words, Seo Ye-rim was more flustered.
“Apologize?”
Seo Ye-rim’s face turned red.
However, Haire giggled.
“It’s okay! You’re pretty, right? Seo Ye-rim? I see you a lot on TV! I also subscribe to MTube. Wow, this is my first time seeing a celebrity in real life! You’re so beautiful!”
Haire had a bright personality.
She seemed to have already forgiven Seo Ye-rim for grabbing her arm and yelling at her.
But I couldn’t hold back.
“Apologize quickly.”
“A, apologize….”
Seo Ye-rim’s eyes started to well up with tears.
Her face was extremely red, and she fidgeted nervously.
Did the textbook’s Jeong-soon get rejected by the protagonist like this?
“Apologize to my sister quickly.”
“……”
The air began to heat up.
I thought Seo Ye-rim would scream.
But instead, she spoke in a droopy voice.
“…S-sorry. Ire, I’m sorry for getting angry… It’s just that Haildo sent a short reply, and I was so surprised—so I crossed my arms.”
Seo Ye-rim babbled something while shedding a tear, but I didn’t care.
That arrogant Seo Ye-rim was apologizing!
I felt like electric shocks were running through my body at this amazing fact!
I made Seo Ye-rim apologize!
“Uhuhuh.”
In my joy, my body began to sway.
So I danced.
It was truly a dance of joy!
Doom-chit, doom-chit…
Pat…
Just then, my sister Haire, frowning, hit me in the side.
“Big brother, something’s weird. Why are you making someone cry? People can pull arms and get annoyed while living!”
And then Illinois, who had appeared out of nowhere, yelled.
“Indeed, it has happened…! The house master has been consumed by a bizarre ‘Evil’…! Those eyes of Illinois are impossible to deceive…!”
Pat. Swish.
Also, Inoi, who had popped out of the bushes at some point, removed the leaves stuck in her hair and said.
“This Inoi also thought it was suspicious, so I was following you! To save the owner from the Evil, I will hit you with the nymph punch…!”
“Let’s do it…!”
Dudududududududududududududududu…
Illinois and Inoi began to hit me with their fists!
“Uagh!”
Though their punches were like cotton balls, it was still painful, and I ended up violently regurgitating something slimy and hot from deep in my stomach.
“Ugh…!”
Thud…
It was a black, slime-like substance.
It was about the size of my fist, and it seemed Inoi had caught it in a glass jar she had prepared in advance.
Pat…
“I caught it…! This is a temporary sealing jar…! However, the real way to seal this Evil is to return it to the original box…!
Guuuh…
After temporarily sealing the ‘Evil,’ Inoi spoke.
Illinois added a comment.
“It’s possible that Core Ye-rim has also been consumed by the ‘Evil’ for a long time…! Otherwise, there’s no way she would cut my allowance… So let’s just hit her a bit…! Let’s do it…!”
Dududududududud…
Illinois began to hit sobbing Seo Ye-rim repeatedly.
It seemed it was now or never.
