Chapter 146: Three Peaches (6)

Uh.

Cheondo, urgent her brow, let loose a dismal sound. I approached her from behind and positioned the ion beverage I had ready earlier on prime of her head.

Ah, its chilly!

Startled, Cheondos head popped up. She acknowledged me and sighed in aid. A hiccup-like sound of air escaping got here from her mouth.

Whats the matter, Younger Demon?

Youre the Younger Demon.

Listening to my phrases, Cheondo was startled and jumped up from her spot. She swiftly seemed round, then, realizing there was nobody else round, sighed in aid.

Dont name me that outdoors. However what is that this?

Cheondo took the can I supplied. A blue ion beverage. Nothing beats pulling one from a merchandising machine on a scorching summer season day if you find yourself thirsty.

Its like a pattern earlier than formally importing it, attempt ingesting it.

Pattern? What do you imply by that?

Holding the can, Cheondo checked out me, uncertain of what to do. She resembled a hamster clutching sunflower seeds.

I tapped the highest of the can and flicked the tab with my fingernail.

-Click on.

The sound of opening a can. Shock crammed Cheondos face.

Its fascinating. So, I simply drink it?

I nodded.

Cheondo cautiously introduced the drink to her lips. The sound of the beverage taking place her throat was audible.

-Gulp, gulp.

As she drank the ion beverage, her eyes blinked repeatedly with every sip. An ideal compound created on the pinnacle of scientific development enveloped her tongue.

About 5 seconds later, Cheondo put the can down with a happy look on her face.

The water is cool and candy

It was barely frozen from the freezer, and being an ion beverage, it was fairly sugary. Ingesting it when drained and overheated supplied a second of bliss.

Would you like some?

No, I had some earlier.

I pulled a chair subsequent to me and sat down. Cheondo, trying backwards and forwards between the can and me, then pushed the cans opening to my lips.

We should always share one thing like this.

Reluctantly, I took a sip.

My enamel felt chilly.

Huhuhu. Its cool, isnt it?

Cheondos smile was brilliant, childlike.

Keke. So, why are you immediately working?

I returned her smile, casually voicing my curiosity. A flicker of hesitation crossed Cheondos face. Swiftly, she adopted a cheerful expression, positioned the can on the desk, and scratched her cheek along with her index finger.

Properly, its nothing. Ive simply been watching an excessive amount of anime recently, and I began questioning if it was okay to maintain doing that.

With Cheonma more and more absent, the disciples naturally discovered themselves with extra free time. Nonetheless, Cheondo was not one to waste her days idly. She devoted most of her time to non-public coaching. If she had been actually anxious about her present life-style, she would have elevated her coaching time, so her excuse didnt fairly add up.

Is that so?

So, its a lie.

I gazed intently into Cheondos eyes. Generally, silence might coax a extra real response.

Cheondos gaze shifted, evasive. Seemingly thirsty, she reached for the can once more.

-Gulp, gulp.

She quenched her thirst.

Ultimately, Cheondo spoke.

How do you handle to deal with these items so easily, Brother Dowon?

A single query. Cheondos lips shaped a pout.

Why?

As a result of its fascinating. You immediately appeared, grew to become the Younger Demon, and now everybody trusts you.

Youve reorganized every part, eradicated corruption, and superior our life-style by virtually a century. All this, in only one month. It was undoubtedly an excellent factor for Dowon.

Public security has improved, and the variety of ravenous folks has drastically decreased. On the inn the place I work, they actually like Brother, calling him a savior.

Its one thing the folks of Dowon ought to be pleased about.

However.

His look jogged my memory of the gaze between a married couple on the inn the place I labored, virtually burdensome.

What does he find out about me?

The thought momentarily nestled inside me. Annoyed and sophisticated emotions led to irritation.

What are you aware about me to say that?

Maybe thats why I ended up saying one thing that ought to not have been mentioned.

Huh!

I used to be startled and lined my mouth. The annoyance was so in contrast to me that I hadnt anticipated it to come back from my very own lips.

Swallowed by a belated feeling of regret, my coronary heart pounded with guilt, and the beverage I had earlier appeared to rise again up my throat.

Sitting silently, I used to be overwhelmed by a way of wrongdoing.

Brothers eyes had been extensive open, as if he couldnt consider I might say such a factor. My coronary heart stored fluttering at his look.

I had no intention of claiming such issues. I tightly closed my eyes, wishing I might additionally shut my ears.

Wishing to vanish right into a mouse gap, I stood up and grabbed my issues.

Im sorry. I ought to go. You dont have to come back at night time anymore.

Run away.

I didnt should face Brother proper now. As I attempted to depart the constructing as rapidly as potential, I hadnt even taken a step when my shoulders had been grabbed.

Brother got here a step nearer. The stunned expression was gone, changed by a peaceful, mild gaze.

Im sorry.

What I heard was an apology.

I didnt contemplate your emotions.

Brothers actions had been by no means a nuisance. He carried out miracles for everybody in Dowon. There have been instances I felt proud when folks spoke extremely of him.

Within the midst of dizziness, I hurriedly continued talking.

Why are you apologizing Its not one thing you need to apologize for. No. Its simply. Its as a result of Im missing. The issue is with an individual who grew to become the Younger Demon being jealous.

Stumbling over my phrases, from a sure level, I wasnt positive if what I used to be saying was proper, or even when the phrases I selected carried the right which means.

Its all my fault, from begin to end

Brother let all these phrases cross and supplied only one sentence.

The error is, youve been doing nicely till now. Youll do nicely sooner or later too.

Reward. How lengthy has it been since I heard such phrases from my grasp?

A lump shaped in my throat, blocking it. I shook my head.

I cant do nicely.

Thats as a result of youre nonetheless younger.

Are you outdated, Brother?

I cant say Im outdated both.

Tears didnt come, however my shoulders shook. I hadnt felt such a powerful surge of feelings in a very long time. Brothers demeanor was at all times constant. Even when he was as chilly as ice at one level, he completely hid that emotion in entrance of me.

He was actually an inscrutable individual. However I felt affection for him. Why?

Was it due to his puppy-like look that I wished to embrace? As a result of he carelessly put his hand on my head with out contemplating my emotions? As a result of he possessed skills that I didnt have?

I assumed I might do every part. However Im dropping confidence.

The deeper my doubts, the extra my satisfaction plummeted, and I couldnt assist however let loose a bitter chuckle.

-Sniffles.

The truth that I couldnt cry even on this scenario felt very like me.

Instantly, my physique was pulled ahead. A heat consolation touched my cheek, and the individual in entrance of me supported my physique, stopping me from falling.

Properly do nicely. Each you and I.

It was a imprecise assertion. I hadnt been in search of consolation, nor did the phrases appear significantly comforting. In the event that they had been meant to be comforting, I discovered them fairly clumsy.

But, the emotion conveyed by way of his voice, echoing in my ears, despatched an sudden shiver down my backbone. It felt as if my frustration was dissolving.

It was like magic.

Brother is absolutely wonderful. How will you accomplish that many issues so effortlessly?

The person spoke in a nonetheless mild voice. The consistency of his feelings, unwaveringly reaching out, actually felt like belief and consideration.

If I dont do nicely, it wont work.

Brothers hand tapped my again.

As a result of Im a disciple of my grasp.

These phrases made my breath hitch.