novelraw Chapter 110 : Chapter 110
Chapter 110 : Chapter 110
Chapter 110: Mimicry Art (4)
“Gasp?”
A short breath burst out.
My mind became clear in an instant.
DING-!
[Mimicry is deactivated.]
When I opened my eyes at the notification sound, a status window was floating.
A message saying mimicry was deactivated.
Soon, I remembered what happened.
The moment I mimicked the teddy bear, my body became fluffy.
Immediately after that, I lost consciousness and just woke up.
And extremely refreshed at that.
I had slept incredibly well.
The clock next to the bed caught my eye.
About 30 minutes had passed.
‘Did I pass out for 30 minutes?’
[Tactical Manual]
[Bongbong Teddy Bear]
- Appearance Modification: 100%
- Mimicry Passive: [Fluffy] [CoCoNenne]
[CoCoNenne: Sleep comes.]
It seems this passive was activated.
To fall asleep soon after mimicking, is this okay?
It seems there were no major problems right now, but what if someone touched me while I was sleeping?
They would be touching a fluffy body.
‘If it overlapped with rounds time, it could have been a big problem.’
On the other hand, it was strange.
The so-called pain of settlement.
The pain I call ‘settlement pain’ was not felt.
‘It doesn't hurt much.’
My body is light.
The feeling that stiff muscles are completely loosening up.
‘Why? Because I slept well?’
Come to think of it, this was the first time I slept so soundly.
Sleeping cozily without any thoughts or guard.
‘CoCoNenne.’
I realized.
The fact that I absolutely must not miss this passive.
I picked up the teddy bear placed in my arms.
Soft fur and fluffy texture.
It's ambiguous as a combat passive.
But it might be very useful for recovery.
At least it was worth trying once more next time.
Preferably in a private space like a dormitory with the door securely locked.
‘Keep for now.’
Anyway, I've somewhat confirmed the newly acquired ability.
I decided to solve a more important matter first.
‘Bathroom.’
There is always something more urgent than anything else.
Right now, I needed to pee like crazy.
Was it because I ate the fruit Spike Blue cut for me before falling asleep?
Since I had to use the shared bathroom outside, I quickly headed to the door.
CLICK-
It was when I opened the door and peeked into the hallway.
“Huh?”
Someone was collapsed on the wall opposite the door, right in front of my feet.
CLICK-
I closed the door again immediately.
‘What? Why is someone collapsed?’
I'm dying to pee, but what is this suddenly?
Why is a person collapsed in front of my hospital room?
I held my breath and put my ear to the door.
And soon, faint sounds began to be heard.
“Kuhuk…… Puhu…….”
It was snoring that a sleep apnea patient might make.
‘What is it?’
I carefully opened the door again.
A person collapsed curled up on the opposite side, looking closely, they were even drooling.
Excuse me, who are you and why are you sleeping here?
As soon as the question arose, the Eye of Deception illuminated her.
[Lily]
[Peace, Drowsiness]
I could immediately know who the person face-planted on the hallway floor drooling and snoring was.
‘……Why on earth?’
My mind was replaced with a new question.
***
SCREECH-
A black sedan stopped in front of the Jeju Hero-Exclusive Hospital.
The gazes of people passing by naturally turned towards it.
Because the emblem of a familiar guild was engraved on the luxury sedan.
“Isn't that Fire of Annihilation?”
“Seems right. Look at the car's luster.”
Naturally, conversations bloomed.
It was brief, and with a click, the car door opened.
Hands wearing white gloves, politely aligned movements.
An old butler in a black suit slowly revealed himself.
A heavy and neat dignity was engraved on his neatly trimmed pure white hair.
A unique attitude of having served one person for a long time was felt.
Behind him, two young butlers followed and got off.
Their somewhat bustling attitude contrasted with the old man.
“Lady, all requested items are ready.”
The old butler said.
A gentle voice with courtesy.
At his command, the butlers began taking items out of the car and moving them onto a transport cart.
A wooden box engraved with the emblem of ‘Donghwa Pharmaceutical’ and a special medical potion box.
Vital data measurement device, nutritional ampoule set, transparent box full of capsules.
On top of that, books were piled up several layers.
Among them, a book that stood out, [Tojeong's Secret Book that Overcomes Even Incurable Diseases].
All of that gathered together on the cart created a strange atmosphere.
The person receiving that many items was a girl standing in patient clothes.
Softly glowing silver hair and coldly sunken red eyes.
Even in patient clothes, there was an oppressive aura pressing down the surroundings.
It was Seol Hayun.
She examined the items the butlers handed over with an expressionless face.
Looking at that appearance, the old butler asked cautiously.
“Lady, has a problem occurred with your physical condition perhaps?”
Genuine worry was embedded in his voice.
Because she was someone who always managed herself thoroughly and maintained a cool attitude.
“It's not for me to use.”
Seol Hayun answered briefly.
The old butler's eyebrow moved slightly.
“Then may I ask who it is for?”
When the old butler asked, Seol Hayun looked at him quietly.
There was no answer.
The old butler stroked his chin and thought.
‘Since some time ago, the Lady hasn't asked me for favors first.’
Such a lady requested a mountain of items.
He couldn't help but wonder who it was for.
Seol Hayun moved her lips slightly.
She seemed hesitant about what to say.
“Ah, you don't necessarily have to answer. Since there are things difficult to say.”
The old butler's voice rang softly.
Just her looking for him when needed was enough.
Asking more was discourteous.
“Shall we move the items to the hospital room?”
“Ah, I'll move this.”
Seol Hayun organized the cart piled high with items.
“I would like Grandfather to move that.”
“Yes? What are you talking about?”
The old butler's gaze turned to the direction she was looking.
There stood another vehicle.
And there was a huge piece of equipment that three men were struggling to pull out.
Its identity was a Cryotherapy Capsule.
It was ultra-expensive equipment used by top-tier heroes, where one enters inside to receive rapid cooling treatment.
“I think it would be good if you take charge of that.”
Seol Hayun pointed at it and said.
Silence settled around for a moment.
Breaking the silence, the old butler opened his mouth.
“Lady, that equipment cannot be brought inside the hospital.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. There are size issues, and taking this inside is a bit.”
Actually, it's not a bit, but very troublesome.
The old butler took out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead.
The Lady possesses vast knowledge but occasionally misses common sense aspects.
Seol Hayun looked at the equipment for a while.
Soon, she nodded calmly.
“Then please send this to Zero Academy for now. Since there is a place to put it.”
“Understood. I will do so.”
“Thank you. Then.”
Seol Hayun bowed her head and turned around just like that.
The piled-up boxes were blocking half her vision, and the cart wheels rolled heavily under the weight.
“Lady, I will help you move it.”
“It’s okay.”
She gestured lightly with her hand and walked away as is.
As Seol Hayun moved away, the old butler muttered quietly.
“Since she relied on me once, it would be nice if she relied on me until the end.”
A lady who became an adult since childhood.
The old butler exhaled slowly.
A moment later, a cautious voice was heard from behind.
“Excuse me. Where did you say this should go?”
Next to the Cryotherapy Capsule, the delivery driver stood with a troubled expression.
Looking at a loss next to the huge equipment.
The old butler turned his head.
“Just give it to me.”
“Yes? Give it to you? This?”
Before the words ended, the old butler's hand was already holding the capsule.
Soon a light metallic clank rang out.
The equipment was lifted into the air in an instant as if lifting an empty box.
The delivery driver's mouth gaped open blankly.
“Uh, uh uh……?”
The old butler bowed his head gently.
“Thank you for your hard work. You can bill the cost to the Fire of Annihilation Guild.”
“Ah, yes! Understood!”
The delivery driver bowed repeatedly with a brisk attitude.
Then the old butler spoke calmly to the young butlers.
“I will stop by Zero Academy as is. Take care of the car.”
“Yes.”
The young butlers left as is.
The old butler looked at the hospital building for the last time.
Old memories flashed in his quiet gaze.
When the Lady was a small girl, she once returned holding a young kitten abandoned by its owner in her arms.
Even then, the Lady bought all sorts of things in bulk.
Saying she wished for the cat to be even a little bit happier.
She was a child who couldn't control herself well when a precious being appeared.
That Lady was acting exactly the same now.
‘It seems someone precious got hurt this time too.’
Is it Miss Do Haru? Or Miss Lily?
Or is it someone else.
He doesn't know, but one thing was clear.
‘If the Lady cherishes them, that is enough.’
He caught his breath quietly and moved his steps slowly while holding the capsule.
The hem of his suit swayed softly in the wind.
***
[Doors are closing.]
WOONG-
The elevator doors closed and started to ascend slowly.
Seol Hayun examined the cart inside.
Various health supplements, recovery potions, nutritional ampoules, and even mineral sets.
She secured everything she could secure.
‘Will this be enough?’
Is something missing perhaps? Such a thought suddenly occurred.
The last memory of ‘Hero Land’ surfaced in her mind.
What she remembered clearly was the flip side of the spectacular battle.
Ryu Jinwoo's appearance collapsing after cutting down the enemy.
It wasn't an exaggeration.
Expressions and body reactions, he was actually feeling pain.
‘Jinwoo is hiding his pain.’
Seol Hayun was certain that an unknown illness was encroaching on his body.
Thinking back, it was always like that.
He collapsed suddenly and frequented hospital rooms.
He used to faint easily even during training.
Normally it would be strange, but if he is suffering from an illness, it explains it.
Nevertheless, when a crisis struck, Ryu Jinwoo squeezed out everything he had.
That was no different from burning his own life force. And it was obvious it would worsen his condition.
But he never showed weakness.
He never said he was sick, nor talked about having an illness.
‘He probably wants to hide it.’
Then she should play along.
Giving only the ‘minimum’ help she can as a friend and colleague.
Seol Hayun hurriedly grabbed a set of highly concentrated joint nutritional supplements that almost fell from her arms.
Medicines and supplements to help recover health in various dimensions.
She would hand these over lightly so Ryu Jinwoo wouldn't feel burdened.
That was her plan.
DING-!
15th floor, the elevator doors opened.
Seol Hayun pushed the cart and walked along the hospital hallway.
It was the moment she turned the corner towards Room 1503, where Ryu Jinwoo was staying.
Something entered her vision.
Someone was collapsed on the floor.
Another person was standing next to them.
Seol Hayun hid herself reflexively.
‘Is it an attack?’
Tension spread throughout her body.
Seol Hayun raised her magic power and peeked out cautiously.
Soon her hand stopped abruptly.
Because she saw a familiar face.
It was Ryu Jinwoo looking down at someone collapsed.
And the blonde girl collapsed next to him.
‘……Lily?’
Lily was collapsed at Ryu Jinwoo's feet.
To the unbelievable sight, Seol Hayun was rendered speechless just like that.