Under Soseo’s gaze, I felt shy and depressed.
“Sorry. I really want to tell you…….”
“No, it’s okay. You can tell me later when you feel ready. Myoryeong, have you packed your luggage well? If you need anything, don’t hesitate to tell me.”
Myoryeong, who had been sitting on the bed and started watching the two of us at some point, nodded.
“Yes, Young Master. I will tell you whenever I need anything.”
“Then I’ll get going. Tomorrow, let’s have breakfast and some tea.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Soseo closed the door and went out. As soon as the door closed, Myoryeong asked me.
“Why didn’t you answer earlier?”
“…….”
Staring silently at the closed door, I lowered my head again.
“As expected, I can’t do it.”
“So why did you…”
Before Myoryeong’s words were finished, I cried out.
“How can I tell him that he has grown so much I need time to adjust!”
“…….”
I remembered when my cousin, who I was close to in the past, grew up so much I started to feel awkward with him. No matter what he looks like, Soseo is Soseo. I’m sure he’ll be disappointed when he hears this, right?
“It’s really awkward for me, too.”
“……The biggest problem now is how you unknowingly let him have expectations.”
I’m so mean. Soseo wouldn’t have felt awkward if I was taller than him. But I’ll get used to it when we stay together during the trip, right? I deeply sighted.
“Oh, this reminds me. Do you still have that goal?”
“Of course.”
“Do you really think you’ll be able to meet them?”
“I’m 18 years old now. My side is too cold. Grandfather is cheering for me, too.”
“…….”
As I said earlier, there will be so many people gathered in the Martial Arts Tournament. The moment I heard Soseo’s explanation, I had an epiphany.
This is my chance to meet my other half.
It’s already been five years since I suddenly fell into this world. I still have much to learn, but I already know a lot now. It’s time to move towards my goal. I clenched my fist.
This time, I will become my future girlfriend’s little and precious baby hamster.
I wish she was a pretty, sharp, very ambitious, cool woman like my seventh favorite RoFan female lead. I love ambitious women. I was smiling a lot, and Myoryeong pulled her tongue out.
“I can’t believe you really want to meet a pretty, ambitious woman. It’s absolutely impossible.”
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“Once every three years?”
“Originally, it was held every six years. Because it takes a long time to become proficient in martial arts. But since the last tournament, it has been changed to every three years. They said that the Evil Sects’ and the Demonic Cult’s power has become stronger, so we need to compare our skills again. Most of the Righteous Sects agreed with that.”
“Is this year your first time participating?”
“Yes. I didn’t go to the last Tournament because I wanted to focus on training. But I will definitely participate this time. I think I can get a pretty good result. Oh, and…….”
After explaining everything about the Martial Arts Tournament in detail to me and Myoryeong, Soseo said with a look on his face that he just remembered something.
“It takes place on the territory of the Sect that won the last Tournament.”
“Has the Peng Family ever won and held a Tournament in Hebei?”
“Yes, we have. But last time’s winner was from the Wudang Sect, so now we’re…….”
Soseo unfolded the map and drew me close to him. I leaned on his shoulder and looked into the map. Soseo pointed his finger to the place called Hubei.
“We’re on our way to Hubei, where the Wudang Sect is.”
“It has a name similar to Hebei. The Wudang Sect is part of the Ten Most Prestigious Sects, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Come to think of it, in the past, I thought the Wudang Sect was a Sect made up by ghost-catching shamans. But now I know very well that it’s a Sect that has nothing to do with exorcists. They’re famous for using their Taiji Swords.
“Where was it held last time?”
“In Sichuan.”
“Then the winner came from the Sichuan Tang Family, one of the Five Great Families.”
“That’s right, why do you ask?”
People would think that only the Ten Most Prestigious Sects and the Five Great Families participate in this tournament. It is natural to assume that, since there are lots of strong people in the Ten Most Prestigious Sects and the Five Great Families, but that would be a little bit unpalatable. Since it is a Tournament where many people gather, there must be many of them who participate to promote their struggling Sects. But it’s only the well-known famous martial artists that have actually good results.
“Where will we stay in Hubei? What will we do during the Tournament?”
“Just behave as usual, behave as usual. But are you not feeling uncomfortable?”
“Yeah, it’s not that uncomfortable. Why?”
“Then let’s be like this until we get to Hubei. I’m a little anxious.”
“So even Soseo can feel nervous. Sure, no problem.”
Myoryeong, who was sitting across from me, sighed as I nodded. It’s okay, we’re not going to tarnish Soseo’s name. I leaned on Soseo, stretched out my hand and held Myoryeong’s hand tightly, giving her a look of encouragement, but Myoryeong’s expression remained the same until we arrived in Hubei.
“Myoryeong, let’s have a hot cup of tea when we get inside.”
“……You should get off quickly. You should be the first to get off.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
I was helping Soseo get off the carriage as usual, when a roaring voice was heard from above us.
“Soseo! Peng Soseo!”
I looked up without much thought. At the moment our eyes met, my eyes suddenly turned upside down.
“Quickly come up! You little cutie!”
On the second floor of the Guest House where the Peng Family was supposed to stay, a Young Miss dressed in purple silk was looking down at us. I thought. ‘That Young Miss’s name must be so cute’.’ The moment I saw that Young Miss, the word ‘cute’ almost automatically came from my mouth. How can a person be as cute and lovely as a rabbit? As soon as the Young Miss entered the road, I held hands with Myoryeong and started jumping. Soseo whispered in my ear.
“She’s 60 this year.”
We froze.
“Then that’s…….”
“Yes, it’s ‘Rejuvenation’’.”
When a person’s martial skills reach a high level, their body becomes young again. I asked in a trembling voice.
“Are you sure she’s 60? No matter how you look at it, she looks our age.”
“Yes, she’s 60 years old. So don’t be distracted by…….”
Myoryeong and I shouted at the same time.
“I rather like it!”
“I love it!”
“……What?”
Myoryeong and I chirped as we recalled her face.
“It’s too bad. If I had been 20 years, no, 10 years older, I’d confess.”
“Oh, I want to dedicate my life to her.”
“…….”
Normal people could never understand a nerd’s heart. Soseo looked at us with a ‘I really don’t understand’ face, and then went inside. We quickly stopped being silly and followed him. An elderly or outstanding powerful martial artist should be called Great Martial Master, not Young Martial Master, right? The Young Miss, no, the Great Martial Master, who was waiting for us on the first floor of the building, greeted us with open arms.
“It’s been a while, Soseo. I see you’ve become a lot more imposing in that time.”
“It’s been a long time.”
“What do you think, do you finally have the heart to call me Grandmother? Soyu said it right away as soon as I told him to call me that. I wonder when you’ll open up to me.”
Soseo smiled.
“You’re still the same, Grandmother.”
“Huh?”
The Great Martial Master’s eyes widened. Soseo asked.
“What’s wrong, Grandmother?”
“Oh, my…….”
She stroked her chin.
“You’re so relaxed, unlike then. I never thought I’d see you smile so comfortably.”
“Does it look like that?”
“Sure. You used to laugh really pretentiously, but now…….”
She trailed off and then snapped her fingers.
“You look like you’re living happily.”
“Grandmother, too.”
They shared a short hug. We watched the scene with happy eyes. The Great Martial Master was cuter and lovelier seen from close-up. As expected, a beauty next to a beauty is a heartwarming sight. The Great Martial Master pointed to us.
“Are they those cute siblings you took in behind you?”
“Yes. Now, you too greet her.”
“I am Jegal Sehyun from the Jegal Family. You are as cute as Soseo is.”
She pulled our cheeks with her pretty fingers. I’m so happy a cute person thinks we’re cute……! My heart softened.
“Come on, you too hug this old woman at once!”
“……Grandmother.”
“Huh? What’s wrong?”
Anyway, Soseo, whose face had darkened, said as he raised the corners of his mouth.
“There are so many things I want to talk to you about. There is also a letter Mother asked me to deliver to you.”
“Huh? Really? Fine for me. Let’s go upstairs. Can I ask them for some tea?”
“Of course. Myoha, we’ll have the best tea leaves.”
“Leave it to me, Young Master.”
Soseo and the Great Martial Master went up the stairs while talking.
“But what about Soyu?”
“He’ll leave a few days later than me because of training, so he won’t be here until the day before the competition.”
“How are Seoyu and Soha doing?”
“……Thanks to your concern, they’ve gotten a lot better.”
“That’s great, that’s great.”
The Great Martial Master must not only be close to Madam but also to the Family Head. I was very surprised.
“I can’t believe I met someone from the Jegal Family as soon as I got here.”
omg everything escalates lol soseo X Myoha so cute
Thanks for the chapter