Author: arnlian

Chesha looked at the man blocking her way.

 

She looked at him blankly and asked with a smile.

 

“So?”

 

A wave of agitation appeared in the man’s eyes.

 

He didn’t expect this kind of reaction to happen.

 

There was a reason for it.

 

When the Master was mentioned in the Underworld, there must have been no one who did not become docile.

 

Chesha also thought of taking a step back if possible.

 

“You’re brazen.”

 

If they didn’t call her this way.

 

The residents of the Underworld, who hurriedly ran away when the witch fairy appeared, were already hiding in a safe place and watching this scene.

 

The fact that Richesia has returned after a long time is interesting enough….

 

Even the Master is looking for the witch fairy!

 

For the residents of the Underworld, who are obsessed with stimulating entertainment, it was a moment worth watching, even if it meant dying.

 

It was in front of everyone, so she couldn’t show her weakness.

 

The moment she bows her head obediently here.

 

Immediately, Chesha’s rank was determined.

 

It was a world where the weak were beaten.

 

She had to look strong even if she was bluffing.

 

That was why, Chesha, the witch fairy, chose an ax as her weapon.

 

She will be looked down on if she isn’t as cruel as possible.

 

In the current situation, when the person who captured Hata was unknown, she should not have been looked down upon.

 

Chesha said while sweeping her flowing hair.

 

“Should I go just because I was called?”

 

The man nodded.

 

Then, black figures appeared on the rooftops of the shops.

 

Hundreds of them, covered in black cloth from head to toe like the man, carried crossbows in their hands.

 

All the arrowheads of the tightly pulled crossbow were aimed at Chesha.

 

The man dryly declared.

 

“If you don’t respond, we will take you by force.”

 

“By force….”

 

Chesha burst into laughter.

 

She laughed out loud for a while as if she had heard a fascinating story.

 

“Haha…. It’s been a while since someone said that to me. There hasn’t been anyone lately.”

 

She smiled at the man and asked a question.

 

“You know why?”

 

The man took a slow step back.

 

It was an act done before he was even aware of it.

 

Chesha slowly approached him.

 

Before he knew it, a thorny bush that had grown among the flowers was entangling the man’s ankle.

 

The man flinched and tried to withdraw but was already caught.

 

Butterflies that flew everywhere landed on the man’s shoulder and head.

 

He couldn’t move, just staring at Chesha as she approached.

 

Stopping before the man, Chesha lowered the ax and touched his chest.

 

And he smiled and whispered.

 

“Because I killed them all.”

 

The man opened his bloodshot eyes.

 

It was the moment when the person who intuited death was about to scream.

 

“Wait a minute.”

 

A man in a sleek suit fell from the sky.

 

He swung the whip he was wearing around his waist and cut off the thorn bush.

 

The tangled in the bushes hastily escaped.

 

Chesha looked at the newly appeared man with crooked eyes.

 

The man who took the whip had an unusual appearance.

 

He was a slender man with long gray hair tied in a ponytail and covered his eyes with intricately patterned cloth.

 

‘Can he see ahead?’

 

It was the first thing she thought, but it seemed like he could see.

 

The man looked straight at Chesha and apologized.

 

“I apologize for the rudeness on behalf of my subordinate. The order was misdirected and he was disrespectful.”

 

Chesha laughed silently.

 

The order can’t be misdirected.

 

They tried to stab her once to get her, but since she didn’t seem like it would be easy to deal with, it must have been a quick fix.

 

Staying still with knowing eyes, he revealed his name.

 

“My name is Jahan.”

 

“…!”

 

Upon hearing the name, Chesha was a little surprised.

 

If it was Jahan, even Chesha knew.

 

He was directly subordinate to the Master.

 

Like a doll, a man who shows no emotion symbolizes unhappiness in the Underworld.

 

She was unsure why, but it was probably because most people who met Jahan died.

 

Jahan asked Chesha politely.

 

“Master ordered Richesia-nim to come. Would it be all right if I guided you?”

 

“I lost my dog. Finding the puppy comes first.”

 

“It has something to do with it.”

 

Has it something to do with Hata’s disappearance?

 

Chesha, who was trying to ignore it, took an interest in Jahan.

 

Jahan asked again in a blunt voice.

 

“Because the matter is serious, the Master also asked to meet in person unusually. Please respond.”

 

It’s been a long time since she has been rolling in the back world, but she never met him.

 

Most of the inhabitants of the Underworld never met the Master until they died.

 

The fairy Richesia was the same.

 

Even though she was infamous in the Underworld, she had never seen the Master’s shadow.

 

‘Why is he suddenly calling me?’

 

It was pretty suspicious, but once Hata was mentioned, it became an offer that could not be refused.

 

Chesha gathered flowers and butterflies.

 

The road filled with profuse flowers turned into a dirt road again, leaving only the strong scent of flowers.

 

Chesha also scattered the ax into flower petals.

 

And it touched the tip of Jahan’s chin.

 

“Okay. Guide me.”

 

 

***

 

 

The Master’s whereabouts are not officially known.

 

However, there was one place that the residents of the Underworld assumed to be the residence of the Master.

 

A place with the most verdant plants in an arid land where only dust blows in all four seasons.

 

A mansion where people whose money rots enough to do useless things such as bringing in water and growing plants are staying.

 

No one stood guard openly, but as soon as they got closer beyond a certain distance, a crossbow arrow flew from somewhere at their feet.

 

In the past, there was a famous story of a group of reckless people who tried to rob the mansion in droves but were shot dead with hedgehogs-like arrows.

 

It was a place where the inhabitants of the Underworld would never even come close to it.

 

Chesa also had only seen it while passing in, and it was the first time she had seen it up close.

 

Upon entering the front door, an exotically decorated garden unfolded.

 

The garden with lanterns everywhere was dreamily beautiful, but Chesha got goosebumps inside.

 

‘This is all money.’

 

It was just amazing to think of the amount of money that would go into growing each plant.

 

People who came in and out of this place naturally thought they would die from the garden.

 

“Come this way.”

 

Following Jahan’s guidance, she entered a quiet room.

 

A table in the room was set with drinks and simple food.

 

Of course, she had no intention of touching it or sitting down.

 

Chesha looked to the farthest part of the room.

 

A black cloth was draped over it.

 

It was a thick cloth that made it impossible to see who the person on the other side was or even their silhouette.

 

“….”

 

A slight sound was heard in the quiet room.

 

It was the sound of a clock ticking somewhere.

 

Chesha opened her mouth expressionlessly.

 

“Where’s my puppy?”

 

Then, laughter was heard from beyond the cloth.

 

It was a voice altered by magic.

 

A voice deformed so that neither gender nor age could be identified called Chesha’s name.

 

Witch fairy Richesia.”

 

Chesha crossed her arms and asked.

 

“Are you the Master?”

 

Right. Thanks to you, I got in a lot of trouble.”

 

The Master laughed again.

 

Seeing you in person, I can see why it happens.”

 

Just like Jahan, who covered his eyes, Master also seemed to be able to see through the cloth.

 

Or have a subordinate who uses magic.

 

Or maybe he knew how to use magic himself.

 

Few wizards were on the continent, so it was easy to trace back.

 

‘Looks like I’ll be able to reveal his true identity.’

 

Chesha did not express her thoughts and replied nervously.

 

“What are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense and get to the point quickly.”

 

Chesha opened her eyes and said.

 

“Where’s my dog?”

 

If it was a lie for taking time, the Master or whoever it was, she thought to swing her ax immediately.

 

Calm down. That’s why you called.”

 

“Tell me quickly!”

 

Even with Chesha ready to wield an ax at any moment, he took a leisurely pace.

 

“Let me ask you one question first.”

 

She would really pull out her ax if he said anything insignificant this time.

 

The Master asked Chesha, whose eyes were wide open, in a tone as if he would die in annoyance.

 

Why are you bringing your love fight to the Underworld?

 

And Chesha took out a stupid response a beat late.

 

‘… What?”

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