Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 58

Chapter 58

Commonly, the image we envision of an angel is that of a beautiful woman with pure white wings. 

However, that is merely a fantasy created by the human imagination. 

In reality, angels in the Bible were beings of a higher dimension, so incomprehensible that they had to reassure humans with the words, ‘Fear not,’ upon their first encounter.

As evident from recent posts in the community titled ‘Actual Appearance of an Angel.jpg,’ it’s clear that such notions persist. Perhaps my contemplation is linked to the fact that I’ve become adept at soaring through the skies with Arvani and embracing madness.

‘…Insane.’

Beauty with awe-inspiring reverence beyond human expression. Yes, that would be a fitting description. To encapsulate the being who summoned me here in just one sentence.

The overwhelming presence and the resulting fear and terror were experiences I had never felt since birth. Therefore, it felt even more surreal. Everything collapsed…

Kyu!

If it weren’t for Arvani gripping my hand tightly, I wouldn’t have realized I was not breathing. As the blocked breath cleared, reality and senses returned. I could only sit down hesitantly.

‘…Who on earth is this being!’

What kind of mana force could be so heavy and frightening? I bit my lip, holding onto the fading consciousness. After a few deep breaths, I stared straight ahead.

From head to toe, the thick blue and purple hair cascaded down, and the features were so otherworldly that one could hardly believe it was human. 

The eyes were more transparent and sparkling than the blue crystals present, with the rest of the space being filled with black-dyed eyes, bizarrely colored skin mixed with white and blue, and horns protruding from the head.

No matter how well you looked at it, the being in front of me was beyond the standards of life forms. It was almost as if it didn’t permit the gaze of two eyes to meet it directly. However, the oppressive feeling that had been suppressing me was gradually disappearing.

The fear that had forced me to sit down was now diminished enough for me to stand up straight. Was this due to the generosity of the being in front of me, or had I simply become accustomed to it?

‘…I might have looked pitiful like a bug trembling right in front of her eyes.’

I also understand my condition. With my abilities, it’s impossible for me to ever get accustomed to that threatening presence. So, naturally, the conclusion was that the being in front of me was acknowledging my presence.

However, the thoughts changed as the holy being’s lips parted. 

“Oh… Enduring this?” 

The tone conveyed that she had never acknowledged me. Emotions of surprise at the seemingly weak and insignificant being overcoming her existence with sheer determination were unmistakable.

“Yeah, that’s right. You’re different, definitely different.” 

The being slowly lifted her lips and murmured, then twisted her head slowly.

“I want to tell you the reason why I, with my broad heart, wanted to meet you.”

“…”

“Yeah, you won’t be able to say anything. I haven’t permitted it. But… you have a fundamental strength that can overcome.”

“…”

Ugh. I wanted to ask right away what that meant, but as she said, my voice wouldn’t come out. Even though that woman in front of me could probably kill me with just a glance, please let me speak.

It would be one of the top 5 effective ways to make a Korean burst into flames.

Fortunately, before she disappeared from my sight, she slightly moved her finger and granted me some leniency.

“Huk!”

Thanks to that, the words that had built up inside me turned into rough breaths, bursting out. The woman chuckled at the amusing sight of the insignificant creature.

“Guess who I am.”

“…How would I know? But if I were to guess daringly, could it be Arvani’s mother?”

“What makes you think that?”

“The mana energy emanating from you is similar to Arvani’s.”

In truth, I had no idea. However, when she used mana to allow my voice, I found out. 

Arvani and the being in front of me shared a striking resemblance in their mana energy. With that realization, all the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.

The reason Arvani brought me here by biting my hand. The sudden and test-like summons. Without showing any signs of being daunted by my possibly incorrect statement, she looked at me confidently.

Upon this, the woman laughed heartily and slowly rose from her seat. 

“One part of your brain is working well. I’ll give you that much credit. But I haven’t fully acknowledged you yet.”

“…”

“About whether I can entrust my only child to you.”

And also the reason why she came here.

The woman lightly clapped her hands, and instantly, the distance between us narrowed. As her cold and blue breath tried to reach me, Arvani suddenly inflated his body and blocked the space between us.

Kraang!

“Are you guarding your master?”

Kwuh!

Arvani snorted and growled towards the woman, like a child entering adolescence rebelling against its parents. I knew this was far from a funny situation, but there was a strange amusement in witnessing a conflict between a being of such stature and what seemed like a worried mother.

‘It might feel more pronounced because Arvani and I are still connected with <We Are One!>.’

Arvani showed no fear of the woman in front of him. It seemed like he regarded her as nothing more than a concerned mother meddling in his amusement.

…That’s an emotion I can feel even in such situations.

Sighing inwardly, I stroked Arvani’s back. I signaled that I was okay and that he could return to his normal form. Arvani then made a sound and reverted to his smaller size. Holding the diminished Arvani close, I looked directly at the woman.

“I understand how insignificant I must appear in the eyes of the great Blue Dragon. However, I haven’t forced Arvani to choose me as his master. It’s solely his choice.”

“…Bold.”

“Rather than being bold, it’s more like having guts.”

“A thing like that might get you killed.”

“If I were meant to die, I’d be dead already. Being alive until now probably means my guts have served me well.”

I’m the girl who fell into the gate and encountered three S-level hunters that day, tamed a Hatchling, and more. This isn’t an average audacity. And…

‘If I were meant to die, I’d have died when I was younger.’

My strong will has been acknowledged even by my harsh relatives, so I have confidence I can withstand anything.

“So, feel free to do anything to me. I believe I can endure it. In the process, it might be a bit messy and challenging, and I might blame myself for why I did certain things, but I do want your acknowledgment.”

With a confident smile, I looked up at the woman. She, standing right in front of me, gave me a piercing look, as if she were appraising me.

For a brief moment.

“Hahaha! Interesting. Very interesting… Well then, to someone with guts like you, I’ll give a simple test.”

“…Alright.”

The woman wrinkled her nose slightly, then tapped my forehead with her finger. Suddenly, a chilling wind accompanied by a darkening of my vision, as if my entire body was freezing, swept over me. Amidst this, something became clearer before my eyes.

It was the system window.

I wanted to read the system window, but my mind began to fade. I bit my tender inner cheek to keep myself focused. As a result, I succeeded in reading the system window.

[Blue Dragon (Measurement Unavailable) Test!

The Blue Dragon (Measurement Unavailable) finds you very intriguing. This is an excellent opportunity for Seo Yeon-oh!

A golden chance to gain the favor of the Blue Dragon!

She hopes you acquire the ‘Wind Manipulation (SS)’ among the ‘Wind Magic’ abilities, where you can pull anything towards you.

She anticipates surprising her once again with your creative thinking and actions.

Time Limit: One week (6 days 23:59:99)

Hint: It’s dark under the lamp.

Success Reward: ‘Blue Dragon’s Ego Sword (SS),’ Blue Dragon’s Trust

Failure: Death

May Seo Yeon-oh achieve a favorable outcome.]

“…This is intense.”

After uttering a single word, I let my mind go slack.