Chapter 11: The Reckless Fiance Of The Moyong Household (5)

I liked fairy tales after I was younger.

They have been typically outdated tales about good triumphing over evil. Nonetheless, additionally they showcased the heros wit, persistence, effort, and eventual success.

Youngsters have been selective; if one thing wasnt entertaining, they shortly misplaced curiosity, which was why fairy story books have to be quick and full of each enjoyable and classes. In essence, fairy tales have been the online novels of childhood.

What was fascinating was that fairy tales appeared completely different when youre an grownup.

One fairy story from my youth was The Fairy and the Woodcutter.

In it, a deer, pursued by hunters, miraculously receives support from a woodcutting prodigy. Grateful, the deer instructed the woodcutter that they have been now brothers and revealed a secret spot the place he had watched a fairy bathing.

Are you positive this place is okay?

Dont fear! Weve been right here a number of instances. Its protected.

The fairys bathing spring will need to have been closely guarded. However who have been the woodcutters of that point? They have been the stealthy masters who harvested wooden whereas eluding tigers.

Along with his assassination-level stealth abilities, the woodcutter snuck into the fairys bathing place and situated her winged gown. He absolutely mulled over his selection.

Which gown belongs to probably the most lovely fairy?

It was akin to a predetermined gacha, but one nonetheless wanted to intention for the S-rank. Simply as idols have a visible middle and others have expertise however much less visible enchantment, it will need to have been comparable with fairies.

The woodcutter scrutinized every winged gown to determine the one which belonged to a fairy with a slender waist, ample bust, and curvaceous hips.

Luckily, he wasnt inept and succeeded in deciding on the S-rank gacha, in the end marrying the fairy disadvantaged of her gown. Nonetheless, it appeared the woodcutter failed to acknowledge that nurturing a relationship was as essential as profitable the gacha.

He ought to have striven for a blissful marriage and fathered three kids, as his deer brother advised, to stop her escape.

But, sooner or later, inebriated from a village celebration, he carelessly disclosed the situation of the hidden gown to his spouse.

Thus, the fairy escaped with two of her kids, ignoring her husbands pleas. It appeared she actually hated her married life, particularly in an period when at the least 5 kids have been anticipated, but she solely had two.

As a toddler, I assumed, Be type to animals and heed recommendation. Nonetheless, I noticed it was a exceptional story as I grew up.

Theft, abduction, and a sham marriage. This confirmed {that a} e book meant for kids might maintain a distinct which means for an grownup reader.

To outlive as a novelist, I crafted The Masked Princess with this very intention.

It was a considerably unusual story, but one that would simply be dismissed as a international folktale. Nonetheless, I included parts that Moyong Sang-ah couldn’t merely ignore after encountering The Masked Princess.

The princesss affected by the demons inside the masks, the revelation that her household, particularly her father, was the villain, his demise, and the abandonment by everybody round her.

It intently mirrored her personal predicament, enhancing the immersion. Nonetheless, that wasnt enough, so I intentionally used particular characters and phrases, significantly,

Ma ()

A narrative during which Moyong Sang-ah couldnt assist however grow to be engrossed. Since Ma () was hardly ever utilized in a optimistic context in outdated storybooks, it could act like a velocity bump for her, drawing her consideration to these characters.

Because the reader progressed, they’d encounter a phrase that reminded them of Kang Yun-ho.

Jeol-yeong-u-myeon ()

A clown masks with a severed string, or, extra generally, it signified a kite with a damaged string, symbolizing somebody who had nobody to depend on. This very phrase was utilized by Kang Yun-ho when he first met Moyong Sang-ah.

Initially, Kang Yun-ho hadnt meant something profound by it; it was simply an insult to a girl who had misplaced the competitors for succession and was virtually bought to his household.

However what if I repurposed that phrase as a motif?

If she mistakenly believed that the phrase initially from this story was meant to insult her, she would positively pay extra consideration to the story.

The take a look at passed off in a room of the Moyong Familys property the place nobody else ventured.

Ready within the room, Moyong Sang-ah entered.

Please are available in.

Moyong Sang-ah, whom I met once more, was dressed fairly merely this time. Maybe it was her coaching outfit. It seemed comfy for motion. Nonetheless, her face didnt appear as relaxed.

She gave the impression to be feigning calmness, however the slight pursing of her lips as she glared at me betrayed her suspicion.

Please, sit.

We sat going through one another, a bit distance aside.

Have you ever learn all of the books I gave you?

I spoke to Moyong Sang-ah in a softer tone than earlier than, figuring out that even this small change in method would shock her, as she was used solely to harsh phrases and abuse.

As I assumed, Moyong Sang-ahs eyes widened a bit.

I couldnt research a lot from Joseon Womens Conduct as its contents have been too stunning. Nonetheless, I might learn fairly a bit from the gathering of folktales.

Surprising, huh? It was a compilation of issues Kang Yun-ho from the 2020s would have favored his girlfriend to do.

Thats good to listen to. Which story from the folktale assortment did you want probably the most?

Please, let her have seen it. If she hadnt caught on by now, I used to be in actual bother.

I discovered The Masked Princess fairly touching.

Sure! Good!

Is that so? May you write down the 2 most spectacular phrases from The Masked Princess?

You imply two letters, not 4?

Sure. In poor health write my reply too, and properly present them on the similar time.

Understood.

Nonetheless, Moyong Sang-ah hesitated to put in writing the letters.

Ought to she actually write it? What if what she thought was a misunderstanding was simply her personal delusion? That have to be her concern.

Miss.

Sure?

The papers with our solutions might be burned after the take a look at is over. Please write as you thought, as you studied. No matter you write, I’ll take it significantly.

I reassured Moyong Sang-ah with a low and delicate tone.

Understood.

Moyong Sang-ah nodded barely. Then, taking a deep breath, she wrote two letters. I watched Moyong Sang-ah write after which wrote my reply.

Now, lets concurrently reveal what weve written on the papers.

Sure.

We unfolded our papers on the similar time, revealing the identical letters.

Letters that seemed like they’d blacken the white paper simply by being seen.