The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 75

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If it wasn’t a mistake, this was definitely the sound of Hyeon-rang’s heartbeat.

 

But that sound wasn’t normal.

 

‘Why is it so irregular? And there’s a strange sound mixed in.’

 

A pulse should be regular and without noise.

 

Hyeon-rang’s condition was the complete opposite of what Hyeon-ya always emphasized.

 

Not only was the interval between heartbeats erratic, but there was also a loud metallic sound of ‘clang— clang—’ between the pulses.

 

‘Could he be sick somewhere?’

 

Sleep completely fled as worry flooded in. Seo-yu asked carefully.

 

“Hyeon-rang, are you perhaps feeling unwell?”

 

Hyeon-rang hesitated.

 

In truth, Hyeon-rang couldn’t maintain Beast Transformation for long periods.

 

While he could endure the extreme pain that came with each Beast Transformation, the sensation of his heart feeling like it would burst couldn’t be resolved through patience alone.

 

There was a time when he tried to ignore it and endure.

 

‘Hyeon-rang! Open your eyes, Hyeon-rang!’

 

But he had collapsed, and after seeing Bi-yeon sobbing while embracing him, he never did such reckless things again.

 

‘Feeling unwell… he asks.’

 

If he had to answer, he would have to say yes.

 

But could an illness whose name couldn’t even be known truly be called an illness?

 

‘It would be more like a curse instead.’

 

In that it had no known cause or solution, it might actually be much closer to that.

 

‘Seo-yu must have heard my pulse and noticed something strange.’

 

She was truly clever, just as one would expect from whose daughter she was.

 

Hyeon-rang was very proud of the bright Seo-yu, but at the same time felt terribly sorry.

 

Even though the child had made a correct medical examination, he had to deny it.

 

“That can’t be. I was just a little tired from not sleeping deeply.”

 

“…Really?”

 

“Of course. I’m sorry for making you worry.”

 

Even after hearing his answer, she seemed unable to feel at ease, which pained his heart, but Hyeon-rang lied again.

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

What parent would want to give an unsolvable homework assignment to a child who dreams of becoming a physician?

 

As he wore a bitter smile from his upset feelings, Seo-yu raised her voice as if something had just occurred to her.

 

“Ah! Hyeon-rang, then I’ll make Clear Mind Decoction for you again. This time I’ll put in lots of medicinal materials that are good for the heart!”

 

Hyeon-rang chuckled softly, finding that sentiment truly endearing.

 

“If our pretty daughter makes it for me, of course I’d be happy.”

 

“…!”

 

From behind came the sound of a sharp intake of breath with a ‘hic!’ She seemed very surprised.

 

The hand holding his mane kept fidgeting, probably out of embarrassment. Fortunately, it wasn’t a reaction of dislike.

 

‘I couldn’t call her that before, worried it might burden her.’

 

If I had known it would be like this, I would have called out many times already, he thought with regret.

 

Softly.

 

Seo-yu spread her arms wide and hugged Hyeon-rang’s back tightly. It was a warm embrace that conveyed her warmth directly.

 

“…Please don’t be in pain, Hyeon-rang. I’ll study hard so you won’t hurt anymore.”

 

Even her whispered words in that small voice were utterly endearing.

 

So much so that he could quietly smile, forgetting even the worries that had been tormenting him.

 

‘If only we could be together for a long time.’

 

Hyeon-rang earnestly hoped that he could hide this terrible pain from the children for as long as possible.

 

* * *

 

After flying for quite a while, buildings began to appear one by one in the distance.

 

“Wow, Hyeon-rang! That must be the Medical Academy!”

 

“Yes. We’re almost there.”

 

As they got closer to the Medical Academy, Seo-yu’s mouth opened wider and wider.

 

“Hyeon-rang, the pavilions look just like medicine cabinet drawers!”

 

The Medical Academy had a structure unlike anything Seo-yu had ever seen in her life.

 

Countless pavilions were lined up closely together. She worried she might get lost among them.

 

Hyeon-rang chuckled at her creative observation.

 

“Those are dormitories. Since physicians come from all over Jusang Kingdom, they need plenty of space to stay.”

 

“Like me?”

 

“Yes, like our Seo-yu. You’ll be able to meet friends from other lands too.”

 

Hyeon-rang slowly glided down with his wings spread wide and released his Beast Transformation.

 

Poof!

 

When Seo-yu, who had been nestled obediently in Hyeon-rang’s arms, finally touched the ground, Hyeon-rang said with a regretful expression.

 

“Outsiders can only enter up to here.”

 

So Hyeon-rang has to leave now.

 

Seo-yu was also very disappointed, but she thought Hyeon-rang would be upset if she showed it.

 

‘I shouldn’t cause him worry.’

 

With that thought, she bowed politely.

 

“Thank you for bringing me here, Hyeon-rang. I’ll go on by myself from here.”

 

“Seo-yu.”

 

Hyeon-rang knelt down and met Seo-yu’s gaze.

 

“Both Bi-yeon and I want you to always live pursuing your dreams. Whatever those dreams may be, we want to help.”

 

Seo-yu thought she knew what Hyeon-rang wanted to say.

 

‘He’s telling me not to give up.’

 

Seo-yu understood well the hearts of these two people who cared for her.

 

That’s why she wanted to work even harder to repay their kindness.

 

‘I’ll definitely work hard.’

 

She was just about to say those words.

 

“But that dream doesn’t have to be fulfilled in just one place. Do your best, but if you ever feel this place doesn’t suit you, don’t hesitate to come home anytime. Understood?”

 

Seo-yu’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.

 

She thought he meant not to give up, but instead she heard that it was okay to give up.

 

“Hwang Hyeon-rang…”

 

“Well then, let’s go.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang gently stroked her head and stood up.

 

At his nodding gesture indicating she should go now, Seo-yu slowly walked toward the main gate of the Medical Academy.

 

She paused and looked back to see Hwang Hyeon-rang still watching over her.

 

‘Having someone wait for you is truly a joyful thing.’

 

She suddenly remembered the day she waited for Bi-yeon to return from the Dragon Palace.

 

Now she seemed to understand why Bi-yeon had smiled so brightly then, so Seo-yu gave Hwang Hyeon-rang a radiant smile.

 

* * *

 

“Look at this map and go to Cheongjuk Hall. Classes start tomorrow, so today you should organize your belongings and look around the Medical Academy.”

 

“Thank you!”

 

Phew. There was a map after all.

 

Seo-yu, who had been worried about how to find the dormitory among all those pavilions, breathed a sigh of relief.

 

Feeling at ease thanks to the kind guidance, Seo-yu walked along the neatly paved stone path. She continued to be amazed by the grandeur of the Medical Academy.

 

‘I didn’t know the Medical Academy would be this vast. How many medical rooms would you have to connect to make something like this?’

 

In fact, the medical room of the Golden Dragon Family wasn’t particularly large in scale. This was because medical arts in the Eastern Region weren’t very developed.

 

It was said that even before Hwang Hyeon-ya became the head of the medical room, most of the physicians in the Golden Dragon Family were from the Western Region.

 

‘The increase in people now is all thanks to Hwang Hyeon-ya as well.’

 

Though she had always respected him, after hearing that story, Seo-yu became even more proud of her Master.

 

It was then that exclamations could be heard from somewhere.

 

“Kyaa!”

 

“Oh my!”

 

Reflexively turning her head, she saw many people gathered in one place.

 

‘Why is everyone gathering over there?’

 

Tilting her head in wonder, Seo-yu spotted a boy standing at the center.

 

Seo-yu also unconsciously let out an exclamation.

 

“Wow…”

 

Standing there was a handsome boy who resembled the sun. He was a beautiful person who perfectly suited the word ‘elegant.’

 

If it had been her old self from before meeting her family, she might have been mesmerized like the other people there.

 

“What brings Tae-eon here?”

 

“He must have come to see the new students!”

 

From the whispers around her, Seo-yu finally realized who he was.

 

‘So he’s the Young Family Head of the Qilin Family.’

 

This was the first time she had seen him in person, but she knew his name from hearing it many times.

 

On the day the banquet was held at the Great Antlered Deer Family, she had heard the servants praise Tae-eon in unison several times.

 

‘He really is as beautiful as the rumors say.’

 

Seo-yu glanced at Tae-eon.

 

But it was strange.

 

She was merely looking at him from afar, yet somehow one corner of her heart felt heavy.

 

Even though this was clearly the first time seeing him, he somehow didn’t feel unfamiliar, as if she had met him somewhere before—a strange feeling.

 

And a little sad.

 

‘…Why do I feel this way?’

 

Such a strange feeling.

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