Surviving as the Villainess’s Servant in a Martial Arts Novel - Chapter 24

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Episode 24

 

The Young Miss cried.

 

I’m confused.

 

‘Why?’

 

I looked up at the ceiling in a daze.

 

Actually, when the Young Miss asked ‘Don’t you want to do something to me?’, I was a little surprised but quickly understood. Right, looking like that, what’s a little narcissism? That could happen.

 

So I tried to act as naturally as possible. I joked around like usual, and when the Young Miss laughed, I was flustered but acted like it was nothing.

 

But when she hugged me, I couldn’t do that.

 

‘What, what is this?’

 

I don’t know how flustered I was. What made me even more flustered was something else. The Young Miss suddenly started crying.

 

I don’t even know what my face looked like at that moment.

 

I was just concerned about the small warmth in my arms, not knowing what to do about the increasingly loud crying and trembling body. In the end, I found myself pulling the Young Miss into my embrace without realizing it.

 

After doing that, I flinched thinking the Young Miss might get angry, but instead she burrowed deeper into my arms. The feeling I had then was…

 

‘…Hm? Why am I like this?’

 

Just thinking about it made my heart flutter again.

 

I couldn’t express that feeling in words, so I just clenched and unclenched my fists.

 

Around afternoon, some unexpected people came to visit.

 

“Are you feeling a bit better?”

 

It was the Chief Steward and… the Master.

 

I was really surprised when the Master came. For the head of a family to visit a mere servant’s sickbed was impossible.

 

I tried to get up from where I was lying. But the Master smiled kindly and said.

 

“Your leg is also injured, so just stay lying down. I heard you shouldn’t move for a while.”

 

“B-but in front of the Master, how could I…”

 

“Now, won’t you listen to what I say?”

 

Even while pretending to be stern, the Master looked to be in a good mood. His face was actually brighter than before. It seemed he was relieved that the Young Miss had safely overcome her seizure.

 

“I’m sorry if we burdened you. But how could I make my benefactor uncomfortable?”

 

“B-benefactor?”

 

The Master smiled brightly at my bewildered state.

 

“Yes, you’ve really done something great for us.”

 

According to the Master, this is what happened.

 

The Nine-Leaf Purple Lingzhi I brought definitely helped. Not just helped, but actually treated the illness to some degree.

 

“We had been trying to solve the problem by filling A-ri’s body with yang energy. Since the Yin Energy kept dispersing the yang energy, we tried to maintain it by putting in stronger yang energy.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“But when we tried dispersing the Yin Energy instead as you suggested, it really was effective. However, a temporary measure was just a temporary measure.”

 

“…”

 

“Even though the energy was dispersed, that much more Yin Energy filled up again. Eventually signs of another seizure appeared, and we had no choice but to call Master Yeong-ro. We were resigned, thinking we might have to give up…”

 

The Master spoke in a moved tone.

 

“You brought us the Nine-Leaf Purple Lingzhi.”

 

Having said that much, the Master turned to look at the Chief Steward beside him. The Chief Steward smiled brightly and continued the Master’s words.

 

“How fortunate it was that I found you just then. When I examined your unusual condition, you were clutching some kind of medicinal herb, weren’t you? The fragrant scent was extraordinary, so I immediately brought Physician Jeong.”

 

I let out a sigh of relief.

 

“I was worried because I fainted without being able to explain what it was, but I’m glad the Chief Steward recognized it.”

 

“It’s more thanks to Physician Jeong than me. Physician Jeong remembered the conversation he had with you. So after hearing what Physician Jeong said, I urgently called the Master to discuss this matter. Since it was an urgent situation, we decided to give her the Nine-Leaf Purple Lingzhi.”

 

“And so…?”

 

When I looked at him with expectant eyes, the Master smiled and nodded.

 

“The effect was tremendous. As the spirit medicine’s energy spread, a large amount of yin energy scattered and began to harmonize with yang energy. When Master Yeong-ro guided the spirit medicine’s energy, yang energy naturally settled in her body and balance was achieved.”

 

“Ah…”

 

“Even her weakened body became healthy in an instant, so it truly was nothing short of a miracle. Where did you find such a spirit medicine?”

 

“That, that is…”

 

I scratched my head. I hadn’t prepared any excuses, and I couldn’t tell the Master ‘I remembered something from a book I read before.’

 

I made a rough excuse.

 

“I also have a sick mother, so I’ve been searching everywhere for medicine. At that time, I heard rumors that there were sacred medicinal herbs on Nabu Mountain, so I once wandered around looking for herbs. I couldn’t find any back then, but this time I was lucky…”

 

Since I had actually fallen down that mountain before, I made my story fit reasonably well.

 

But since it was still a flimsy excuse, the Master and Chief Steward looked half-believing. Still, perhaps because things had worked out well in the end, they didn’t press me further.

 

I deliberately tried to change the subject and asked.

 

“Then, has the Young Miss completely recovered now? Is she finally cured…?”

 

“That’s not the case.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

The Master smiled bitterly.

 

“Compared to before, it’s like a miracle, but… it’s not complete. Even now, the yin energy inside A-ri is gradually increasing, and we don’t know when even the yang energy that finally settled might scatter.”

 

“…”

 

“But it is hopeful as well. Since she’s healthier than before, we can try various methods to find ways to consume the yin energy. If A-ri can become an adult that way…”

 

Suddenly, the Master grasped my hand firmly.

 

“It’s all thanks to you. I’m truly grateful.”

 

I was startled and tried to pull my hand away. But the Master’s grip was extraordinary.

 

“My daughter and I owe you a great debt. How can we ever repay this kindness…”

 

“No, no! What have I really done? I too have received enough kindness from the Seo Family!”

 

“But how could that compare to what you’ve done for us? Yes, let’s do this. Since you saved a life, it’s only right that I repay you with a life as well. Did you say your mother is unwell?”

 

“Pardon? Ah…”

 

I felt it instinctively.

 

This was it. Right now was the moment I had been hoping for so desperately.

 

I answered without hesitation any longer.

 

“That’s right. She’s been ill for quite a long time, but we haven’t been able to find the cause. Perhaps if we could get a better physician, we might know, but I lack the means…”

 

The Master spoke as if he truly felt sorry.

 

“I know well the sorrow of watching a sick family member. Hmm… then how about this?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I’ll provide all the support needed for your mother’s recovery. Not only skilled physicians, but also all precious medicinal herbs. The Seo Family will do its best until your mother’s illness is cured.”

 

“Master…!”

 

I tried to quickly get up from where I was sitting.

 

But my injured foot wouldn’t obey me, and since the Master was also stopping me, I had no choice but to awkwardly sit halfway on the bed and bow halfway.

 

“Thank you, thank you! The Master’s grace is as vast as the ocean. If my mother regains her health, I, Seo Dan, will devote my loyalty to the Seo Family Estate for life!”

 

“Haha, enough, enough. I’m merely repaying a debt, so you don’t need to give such excessive thanks. However, if you truly want to show your sincerity…”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Just stay by A-ri’s side for a long time. That child has been alone for far too long.”

 

I looked at the Master with a touched heart. As expected, the Master was a father before being the head of a family. He was thinking of his daughter above all else.

 

Just as I was about to give an enthusiastic answer.

 

“A-ri probably wants that most of all too.”

 

Huh? The Young Miss does?

 

I looked at the Master in bewilderment. But the Master only smiled silently, and I tilted my head while muttering to myself inwardly.

 

‘That doesn’t seem right though…’

 

Just a few days ago, hadn’t the Young Miss and I been fighting and brawling with each other?

 

Those events were as vivid as if they happened yesterday, so no matter how grateful she might be to me, would her attitude change in an instant? She’d probably be well-behaved for a few days, then start jumping around again once I began acting up.

 

But I couldn’t say such things to the Master, so I obediently answered.

 

“Yes, I will do that!”

 

While thinking to myself.

 

‘Will she really though?’

 

* * *

 

I was soon up and about.

 

It was partly thanks to my monster-like recovery ability, but most importantly because there was nothing wrong with the bones in my ankle.

 

I had worried about what would happen if my ankle broke from falling from such a height, but fortunately the bones were fine.

 

My ankle had swollen up badly, but even that subsided quickly after staying still for a few days and applying cold compresses. In fact, after eating well and resting well for several days, I became even healthier.

 

I headed toward So-nang Garden after a long time, feeling playful.

 

‘Should I try bickering with the Young Miss after so long?’

 

“Young Miss, I’m here! May I come in…”

 

“You came?”

 

“Huh?”

 

What?

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