257. Arya’s Test – (3)
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A tea in which mandrakes were ground alive.
—-A reward along with a joke.
It was a joke that only Arya could play, and in terms of ratio, it still meant about 2:8.
Even if you want to play a joke, a mandrake is never something to hand over so easily.
Mandrakes are only available in the unique outback. It is extremely difficult to obtain it naturally, and it is close to impossible to cultivate it artificially.
That’s why the meaning of the reward was absolutely great for Ariya.
And now.
“Oooh!”
He kept his mouth shut and twisted his body.
Then, shake your head or do as much as you can. What can I say about the appearance of Han Chun-seong, who struggles and endures.
In a word, it was amazing. So I didn’t think much of trying to talk more or continuing the conversation.
‘Should I say great or poisonous?’
Among the beings I handed over the certificate, there was no existence like Han Chun-seong.
Because there was a being who drank tea with mandrake and tried to hold on like the agar star in front of me.
“ha… … .”
Then, as if he had passed a major hurdle, he loosened his hands that were blocking his mouth and exhaled roughly, as if feeling exhaustion. Then, without even realizing it, laughter leaked out.
‘I never thought I would think of Periatti while looking at humans.’
Feriatti was a fairy, but I caught my eye and took her as a mage. Even though he’s not in the Mage Tower now, in the past, he had a pretty eccentric personality and caused a lot of trouble, so he had fun memories.
but.
At that time, even though I played the same prank on Periatti as I do now, the feelings I felt were very different.
“… … .”
Han Chun-seong gently lifts his head and looks at me with open eyes.
Above all, the race was different.
Periatti is a fairy and has basic resistance to extracorporeal aura, so she was able to endure it by drinking tea with mandrake.
But humans don’t have that tolerance. Since there should be no such resistance by nature,
So it was the first among humans.
The nature of mandrake ground alive has a unique nature that overwhelms any other nature. So, the moment I put it in my body, the weak ingredient itself rebelled and rejected it.
Instinctive nausea, confusion, and disgust build up in people of all races.
By normal human standards, it wouldn’t last less than a minute.
But already.
More than 10 minutes passed.
“…”
As I ran into Han Chun-seong, who was still staring blankly at me, I thought of Esia, whom I had taken as a disciple relatively recently.
Even Esia couldn’t stand it for less than 5 minutes and cried and cried and made a fuss. Agar was different.
“…”
So, at some point, without saying anything, I also looked at Han Chun-seong.
A strange sense of heterogeneity while narrowing the eyes.
‘Definitely different.’
It was a strange feeling to think about whether this was the human mental strength that endured while facing the nine apostles.
In fact, even if you spit it out to some extent, the effect of mandrake will work. Han Chun-seong didn’t have enough to endure, so he drank all the rest of the tea.
If that was the difference from Periatti, it was the difference, and it was also the biggest difference.
Even Periatti didn’t think to drink the rest of the tea.
“… how many minutes… how many minutes are left?”
“Seventeen minutes.”
“okay.”
I asked blankly, and with that, the short conversation ended.
It was just funny that he was still thinking about the 30 minutes I said.
“So you think you have time to talk?”
“…Now it seems possible.”
“now.”
“Yes…for now.”
powerless voice. The eyes staring at me with completely relaxed eyes were filled with a strange desire, no, obsession.
“That’s right. Then I’ll ask you a few questions. It might be more difficult to maintain the same silence as before.”
nod
Even though he nodded without saying a word, I decided to calmly accept it.
Since this situation is special, even I can pass over this level of rudeness.
“Agar Castle. Where are you from? I’ve been trying to find out a lot about you, but there’s surprisingly little information coming out. You feel as if you have suddenly dropped into this world.”
“…wandered… all over the world.”
“Wandered here and there? Then when? I hope you don’t feel bad and give me a proper answer.”
I was curious even as I calmly asked.
Human nature cannot be determined in this way.
At the same time, no one can be trusted.
And I know that Han Chun-seong is an orphan because I heard it firsthand the other day.
However, I had to learn more about a human named Han Chun-seong because I knew that a person without any roots or background could not see the big light.
A quality given only to humans in this world. In addition, the human lineage accumulated from generation to generation under the name of various high-ranking families could not be ignored.
The reason why this imperial family is maintained now is because the power of such lineage is so enormous.
In that sense, Han Chun-seong was very unique among the humans I looked at. This human has neither an outstanding family nor high characteristics.
In fact, it shows such a heterogeneous appearance without having anything. Even among the humans I looked at, I felt like I was unusual… .
‘How could that be?’
So, more than anything, I wanted to know that.
“… … .”
There was no answer for a while, so the car met the eyes of Han Chun-seong, who was loose.
Seruk.
As Han Chun-seong’s lips opened slightly, he focused his gaze.
What answer will you give… … .
“Ugh!”
Then, suddenly, as I hurriedly covered my mouth and began twisting my body, a meaningless laugh leaked out without my knowledge.
“Well, I can’t help it.”
As I muttered, I felt a strange regret.
good.
I could see Han Chun-seong twisting his body as he gently entered his teacup.
rustle!
It was to the extent that it seemed a little pitiful that he was trying to endure it somehow.
Even if the strength of the mandrake rising more than before, it is well tolerated. Even if you try to endure it for a short time, even if you try to accept it, it can’t be easy.
Side effects will continue to occur for the time being.
Seruk.
He tilted the tea with the same mandrake into his mouth.
ㅡ!
For a moment, my vision was slightly shaken. There was little agitation in the now familiar feeling.
“… … .”
And that was all.
My body has already fully adapted to mandrake, and there is no great inspiration except for a momentary sense of difference.
That’s why the mandrake’s energy fluctuates only in the first moment of drinking the tea.
That was natural. It’s been a long time since my body has far exceeded the level of being shaken by the nature of mandrake. nature of existence. The power of my source had grown so strong.
“Haaa… .”
Then, as I let out a deeper breath and slowly entered the stable phase, I opened my mouth again.
“So what is the answer?”
Having said that, I had no expectations whatsoever.
Disturbed eyes, a limp body as if feeling exhausted. The state of Han Chun-seong was not strange no matter when it collapsed.
So, even if you were listening to me now, it was obvious that you wouldn’t even think about what I was asking.
“Before that… I want to tell you.”
However, I was a little surprised by the proper vocalization. Contrary to what he thought he wouldn’t be able to think of, Han Chun-seong seemed to be thinking right now.
“say it.”
Then, his gaze suddenly went to the figure of Han Chun-seong, who trembled with both hands. However, the trembling gradually stopped.
As if my thoughts were wrong, Han Chun-sung was quickly picking himself up.
For some reason, I suddenly felt completely restored. His eyes were slowly returning to their normal eyes.
′′ before that, can you believe me first?”
“That is a matter for me to judge.”
“…I see.”
“okay.”
From nob le mt l. co m
No matter who asks me to believe or not to believe, the words themselves mean nothing.
Because I can only know the truth by listening.
So, the question itself was wrong. However, I couldn’t tell Han Chun-seong, so I looked at him with a light smile.
So, what do you want to say in this situation?
“■■■■.”
And the mouth was opened. I’m sure I’m opening my mouth as if I’m trying to say something. Unknowingly, I watched and tilted my head.
“What are you saying? agaric. There is no sound.”
“■■… … .”
Han Chun-seong, who struggled to open his mouth, stopped talking again and hurriedly closed his mouth, so I could only stare vaguely.
‘what?’
Clearly there is no sound.
It was clear that he was trying to open his mouth and speak. However, despite the shape of the mouth, it seems to be trying to vocalize something, no sound can be heard.
And I couldn’t understand what he was trying to say just by the shape of his mouth.
…Looks like he’s trying to say something bizarre, not a complete sentence or word.
“Oooh!”
Looking at Han Chun-seong who endured with his mouth closed again, it just seemed strange.
All of a sudden, it felt more completely alien than the previous feeling of being different.
– Something incomprehensible.
– Something that cannot happen.
As if that happened…
It didn’t appear that Han Chun-seong was trying to play a joke or acted with similar intentions.
Even now, it is very difficult, and I twist my body like that.
So I couldn’t have thought of that. Even the eyes that looked at me a little while ago were sincere.
It was clear that it was trying to appeal to me for something.
“Unbelievable.”
Then, when he regains his composure, he blurts out his words…
It just made me more curious.