Chapter 178

After we dealt with the monster wasp, the village got restored to its former self and peace returned.

There were no such incidents of wasps coming down from the mountains and attacking people.

The elderly who couldn’t come out of their houses because of fear came out and roamed the village to their heart’s content.

The residents started going to pick herbs and mushrooms in the mountains without worrying about anything.

The laughter returned to Kang’s family, which restarted their Beekeeping business. Even before the wasps started attacking, they had troubles with wasps while catching Bees, but surprisingly, these days, those troubles completely disappeared.

When the wasps that had been bothering the village for quite some time disappeared, the residents began to praise me for solving the problem.

“It’s unbelievable. Sihyeon solved a problem that even the civil servants of the county office had a hard time with.”

“Moreover, he didn’t take a single penny from us. It would have cost a lot of money to bring in such talented Awakeners.”

“I don’t know how Sihyeon bought such people… but, it feels great when I think that someone from our village has become such an influential person. Heh heh heh!”

Villagers started sending vegetables, fruits, rice, etc. that they farmed directly to our house as gifts to express their gratitude.

The quantity was so large that even after sharing a considerable amount with the members of the Guardians guild, there was quite a lot left.

I also gave some gifts to everyone who came to help me as a token of gratitude.

“Uncle, this is a potion, right?”

“Wow…”

Taeho and Sehe burst into admiration as they looked at the milky liquid.

They had an expression similar to a child looking at a strange toy.

Looking at their expressions, a fatherly smile bloomed on my face.

“Brother Si? Are you really giving this to us? Just from appearance, it looks like a very precious potion.”

Jin, who was seriously examining the potion, asked politely.

I tapped his shoulder and smiled lightly.

“Please take it. I was planning on using it this time anyway. It will be more helpful to you guys than to me.”

As predicted by Jin, what I gave them was not a normal potion, it was a potion that Ryan gave me, a potion made using Hap at the Demon Lord Castle.

Yerin said, looking at Jin, who was conflicted over the potion.

“Hey Jin, what are you doing without taking the potion?”

“No….It feels like it’s a precious item, so I don’t know whether I should take it.”

“That guy is like that. He gives out precious items as if giving candy. I’m sure this potion will have a great effect. If you don’t want it, give it to me.”

“Ah…”

When Yerin reached out her hand with greedy eyes, Jin was startled and grabbed the potion tightly.

After giving Yerin a warning look, Jin bowed his head with gratitude.

“Thank you for the potion, Brother Si. I’ll use it wisely.”

Following him everyone thanked me.

“I’ll also use it wisely, Uncle Si.”

“Thank you, Uncle.”

“Sihyeon, Thanks. If you need any help, call me at any time.”

It seemed like everyone liked my gift as they had happy expressions on their faces.

Like that the monster wasps case closed.

Two weeks later, I got a call from Uncle, and heard the really shocking news.

“Really Uncle. Did Kim Changsoo really leave the village?”

– Yes, he gave up his house and all lands, and left the village. Well, I don’t know whether to call this left….since he just moved to the nearby town.

“Umm…Okay!!”

Hearing the news, a bitter expression spread on my face.

It was not because I felt pity for that person, it was because I was the one responsible for him running away from the village.

That day when Kim Changsoo badmouthed my father, under the influence of the red chain I went berserk.

When I came to my senses, Kim Changsoo fainted due to extreme fear while foam kept coming out of his mouth.

The people who came with Kim Changsoo were also in a state of great shock.

Fortunately, I only threatened them using wasps and did not make the wasps attack them.

If I had completely lost myself and made the wasps attack everyone, an unimaginable disaster could have happened.

Uncle, noticing my lukewarm reaction, raised his voice in an exaggerated way and changed the topic.

– Do you know what the villagers said when they heard that Kim Changsoo got knocked out by wasps? They are saying he received divine punishment from the Mountain spirit for being greedy. Hahahah…

“Hahaha..”

I laughed a little awkwardly at Uncle’s joke.

Uncle must have said this to erase the uncomfortable feeling, but I couldn’t help but feel uneasy when I think of the time when I went berserk.

– Hmm, Si. I have some good news for you.

“……”

– This time, while Kim Changsoo was clearing his properties, the land where your family lived and the site where the farm used to be has been put up for sale.

“Oh! Really?”

I asked back in surprise.

Uncle continued explaining as if he was pleased with my reaction.

– Yes. Originally, only a part of the land belonged to Kim Changsoo, while the rest was managed as a community property. Since this time Kim Changsoo gave up on his share of the land, it’s up for sale as a whole. Do you have any plans on buying the land?

“If possible, I want to buy it, Uncle. There is also the house where we used to live.”

– Okay. Then I’ll tell everyone in advance at the village meeting. You’re from here, and you’ve helped the village a lot this time, so I’ll be able to persuade everyone easily.

“Thank you so much, Uncle.”

– Hey, what are you thanking me for? From now on come to the village often. Don’t forget to bring Speranza. I’m already dying to see her.

“Hahaha…I’ll definitely do that, Uncle.”

It still feels uncomfortable thinking about the fact that I went berserk, but I’m glad at the fact that I would be able to get ownership of the place where I used to live with my mother and father.

When my mother heard the news, she was very happy. Even though she didn’t show it on her face, it seemed like she always missed our old house.

A lot of unexpected things happened during the visit to my hometown, but the number of good things seemed to be more compared to the bad ones.

♬ ~♪♬~

A sweet ballad song flowed from the speaker.

“Hmmmm~ Hmm~!”

The fox girl sitting in front of me hummed happily while swaying her body.

She wiggled her tail to the beat, and pricked her fox ears in her favorite parts.

I bought Speranza albums of various artists, but she mostly liked the ballad songs of Yoon Jiwoon.

Everyone looked at Speranza’s action with great curiosity.

“Aren’t the songs of the same person playing for a while? Speranza must be a big fan of that singer’s song, huh.”

At Lia’s words, Alfred nodded.

“It seems so. I also think that the singer’s songs are good. But, doesn’t she get bored of hearing the same songs again and again?”

“You don’t get tired of excellent works of Art. The same applies to Music.”

Andras answered while looking at Speranza who was concentrating on the song.

Kaneff, who was sitting next to Andras, responded to Andras’ words.

“Ugh… I don’t think I like this song.”

Since it was Speranza’s favorite song, Kaneff couldn’t outrightly show his displeasure, so he frowned slightly.

“Maybe Ballads aren’t Boss’ cup of tea.”

“Why Mr. Kaneff? Isn’t this song beautiful? I don’t know the lyrics well, but when I listen to it, my heart goes numb and it makes me feel good.”

Lia expressed her opinion and smiled softly looking at Speranza.

Andras nodded his head in agreement, while Alfred and Kaneff frowned, showing their rejection.

It surprised me that even though all four belonged to the same Demon race, their tastes seem to be different.

While we were talking, the song ended, and Speranza hugged me.

After listening to the song, hugging me like this was one of Speranza’s habits.

“Speranza dear, did you like Yoon Jiwoon’s songs that much?”

“Un, Jiwoon’s songs are the best.”

Speranza replied with a big smile on her face.

Seeing her reaction, a very childish question popped into my head.

Even though I knew in my head that it was not mature to ask such a question, it just came out of my mouth.

“Sweetheart, who do you like the most? Yoon Jiwoon or Papa?”

‘Ah….I did it.’

Soon, I regretted my actions and avoided the burdensome eyes of the farm members.

But that regret didn’t last long.

“I love Papa the most. Hehehe.”

At an answer that came instantaneously, I smiled with a face filled with joy.

The little fox girl in front of me was so adorable that I hugged her with all my might.

“Awww… Papa too… Papa too loves Speranza the most.”

“Hehehehe.”

Speranza, who was held in my arms burst into laughter.

While I was swimming in the sea of happiness, the eyes of the farm members caught my eye.

Their eyes looking at me felt like it was asking [ why are being so happy after asking such a childish question]

Particularly, Kaneff’s eyes. It felt like it was looking at me with disgust.

Feeling grumpy for nothing, I once again asked Speranza.

“Dear, who do you like the most? Yoo Jiwoon or Boss Uncle?”

FLINCH

Kaneff’s eyes, which were looking at me with disgust, trembled, as soon as he heard my question.

Unlike his usual self, Kaneff nervously awaited Speranza’s answer.

“Unnnn… I love Boss Uncle the most.”

In response to Speranza’s answer, Kaneff silently clenched his fists and expressed his restrained joy.

His eyes looked at me as if saying [ Did you see that?]

‘Was I like this?’

I felt embarrassed about my reaction a while ago.

As Kaneff relaxed after his victory over Yoon Jiwoon, the expression of other farm members became serious.

Everyone seemed to not want to lose to Yoon Jiwoon.

Everyone started putting silent pressure on me.

They looked at me as if telling me to ask the question quickly.

[Who do you like the most?]

This doesn’t seem like a childish question anymore.

It felt like a question with the pride of the farm members at stake.

Feeling the heavy pressure, I asked the questions one after another.

“I love Brother Elaine the most.”

“I love Teacher the most.”

“I love Sister Lia the most.”

Luckily, the rest of the farm members also won easily against Yoon Jiwoon.

Everyone sighed in relief and quietly celebrated their respective victories.

The love for Speranza in the eyes of everyone also grew stronger.

BEEEEEP BEEEEEEEEEEP

While everyone was enjoying their win over the common enemy Yoon Jiwoon, a strange alarm sound was heard in the direction of Andras.

“Uh…Sihyeon, I think it’s a call from Elden Village.”

“Elden Village!?”
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