The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 91

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The Twins showed different reactions to Seo-yu’s unexpected question.

 

“Wh-who with? Why?”

 

Li-gon gulped down his dry saliva and asked back with a nervous face.

 

“Finally our Youngest has opened her eyes to a new world!”

 

Yi-ryeong’s eyes sparkled as if she had been waiting for this day.

 

“Hwang Yi-ryeong, what do you know! Why are you bringing up the world here!”

 

“Didn’t you just hear? The Youngest said she wants to fight. Our Seo-yu has become a true dragon. And it’s about time Seo-yu learned swordsmanship too. Youngest, don’t worry about anything.”

 

Though Li-gon tried his best to stop her, Yi-ryeong was already excited and had gone ahead.

 

Her flushed face showed the determination that said ‘I will definitely raise the Youngest to be a strong warrior.’

 

“Now, Youngest. If your opponent is stronger and bigger than you, you should avoid bare-handed fighting first. That’s because it’s hard to ignore physical build. Next, you need to consider the opponent’s physical conditions. This is hard to explain with words. Now, look…”

 

Seo-yu, who had been dazed, urgently shouted at Yi-ryeong who was getting up as if to demonstrate.

 

“Th-that’s not the kind of fighting I meant!”

 

Yi-ryeong, who had stopped mid-rise and was in an awkward position, blinked her eyes.

 

“It’s not?”

 

* * *

 

The three siblings sat side by side on the Wide Flat Rock.

 

When Seo-yu explained it wasn’t about physical fighting, Yi-ryeong was somewhat disappointed but soon seriously considered it.

 

“So it’s really not about fighting.”

 

“Hwang Yi-ryeong, I keep telling you. Seo-yu is different from us. You should think about how to keep her from fighting, not how to get her into fights.”

 

“If you’re going to fight anyway, it’s better to win.”

 

“…That’s true, but.”

 

Li-gon moved his lips with an expression that had much to say, then closed his mouth again.

 

After a while, Yi-ryeong, who had been thinking hard, tilted her head.

 

“Hmm, someone stronger than me… But I’m the strongest?”

 

At those words, Seo-yu became dejected.

 

‘I guess I asked something pointless.’

 

She had heard from the Golden Dragon Family’s swordsmanship Master before.

 

That Yi-ryeong was the strongest among her peers, and Li-gon was evenly matched with such Yi-ryeong.

 

Li-han went without saying. The reason Li-han could leisurely enjoy reading was because he was strong enough that the swordsmanship Master didn’t need to urge him to train.

 

Since both her brother and sister were so strong, they couldn’t possibly understand the heart of Seo-yu, who had never fought anyone.

 

It was when Seo-yu, who had never even thought of standing up to Su-jeong, let alone fighting, was feeling ashamed of herself.

 

“I got it!”

 

Yi-ryeong snapped her thumb and index finger together as if she had a good idea. When Seo-yu perked up her ears and focused, Yi-ryeong said.

 

“You can’t be scared.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“When I first sparred with Cheong Se-mi, I almost lost. I got nervous because her fighting style was unique.”

 

Sister Yi-ryeong almost lost?

 

Seo-yu was shocked.

 

I heard that the Azure Dragon Sisters challenge Yi-ryeong and Li-gon to sparring matches every time they meet each year, but victory always goes to the Golden Dragon siblings.

 

Even this year, during the Dragon Moon Night period, they competed several times but never lost once.

 

That’s why Seo-yu naturally thought there must have been a huge difference in skill from the beginning, but to learn that wasn’t the case was quite surprising.

 

“But now they can never beat me. Do you know why?”

 

“No…”

 

When she shook her head because she couldn’t figure out the reason at all, Yi-ryeong shrugged her shoulders.

 

“They get scared before we even start.”

 

Seo-yu’s mouth, which had been hanging open, slowly closed. Yi-ryeong’s words echoed in her mind.

 

‘Getting scared…’

 

Seo-yu felt like those words were directed at her. Because she too always got scared when she saw Su-jeong.

 

The memories of staying with the Great Antlered Deer Family remained like shackles. It felt like she had returned to those days when it was natural for Seo-yu to be punished no matter what she did.

 

That’s why Seo-yu kept hesitating and wavering.

 

“When you spar, you can see whether your opponent is scared or not. Then I think I’ve already won without even swinging my sword. Because no matter what I do, the opponent backs down first.”

 

Perhaps Su-jeong acted even more boldly seeing her like that.

 

“So no matter who you fight, never get scared. That’s the basic rule of fighting.”

 

After pondering Yi-ryeong’s words for a while, Seo-yu slowly nodded her head.

 

And at this moment, Li-gon was looking back and forth between Seo-yu and Yi-ryeong, lost in thought.

 

‘Yi-ryeong is right. She’s right, but…’

 

In fact, Li-gon was just less aggressive than Yi-ryeong, but the same dragon blood flowed through him.

 

How could he fight better?

 

How could he handle a sword better?

 

To face demonic beasts later, he needed to become much stronger than now, but how could he become stronger?

 

Li-gon had the same worries that most dragons had.

 

However.

 

‘Seo-yu isn’t a dragon, is she?’

 

Living with Seo-yu, Li-gon realized every moment how different their beloved youngest was from them.

 

Seo-yu was very gentle and smart enough to quickly learn what Uncle taught, but she didn’t possess the strong physique of the Dragon Clan.

 

She couldn’t fly through the sky, didn’t have special abilities to summon rain or create lightning, and had no interest in swords, let alone combat.

 

Would it even be possible for such a Seo-yu not to be scared of opponents stronger than herself?

 

Li-gon thought that would be quite difficult.

 

“Seo-yu. But still, you can be scared sometimes.”

 

That’s why Li-gon really wanted to tell Seo-yu this.

 

“When that happens, you don’t have to fight alone.”

 

Seo-yu’s large eyes blinked. They were truly clear and beautiful eyes, like those of some family’s deer.

 

Li-gon liked Seo-yu’s kind eyes. It was okay if she couldn’t fight, if she couldn’t beat anyone.

 

Li-gon, as Seo-yu’s older brother, already knew well how firm that seemingly infinitely gentle gaze became when facing something she wanted to accomplish.

 

So Seo-yu could do what she wanted to do, and if she had to fight someone, couldn’t he and Yi-ryeong, who were better at such things, do it for her instead?

 

“Seo-yu has us, doesn’t she?”

 

With that feeling, Li-gon counted on his fingers one by one as he spoke.

 

“You have Dad and Mother, and Uncle too. Ga-ram and Eun-hyang are also on Seo-yu’s side… Oh! Now you have friends too.”

 

Seo-yu silently watched those fingers. Each time Li-gon spoke, her allies increased one by one, quickly exceeding the count of one hand.

 

It was a truly strange feeling.

 

When had her allies, who used to be none, grown to be so many?

 

“So you don’t necessarily have to fight alone.”

 

“That’s right. Numbers are the most important thing after all.”

 

Yi-ryeong, who had been quietly listening, nodded as if it made sense.

 

“Sister Yi-ryeong, Brother Li-gon. I really like you both.”

 

Unable to hold back any longer, Seo-yu suddenly linked arms with both Li-gon and Yi-ryeong on either side.

 

The twins, who seemed surprised by this first display of affection, soon broke into smiles across their faces.

 

“What’s this, Youngest? Why are you saying what I was going to say first?”

 

“I really like Seo-yu too. I’m so glad Seo-yu is our younger sister!”

 

Yi-ryeong patted Seo-yu’s head as if she were precious, and Li-gon chuckled while answering even more affectionately. Seo-yu hugged both their arms even tighter.

 

“But between the two of us, who do you like more? It’s me, right?”

 

“Oh, come on!”

 

* * *

 

“Lord Tae-eon, the Feather Trading Company sent new items. These are ruby earrings – do they suit me well?”

 

Su-jeong turned her head at an angle as if showing off, displaying her ear. Tae-eon briefly took in the round, red jade with his eyes before responding.

 

“They’re a beautiful color.”

 

“Lord Tae-eon, really. Is that all? Su-jeong dresses up like this all for Lord Tae-eon’s sake.”

 

The Qilin Young Family Head, Tae-eon, looked down at Su-jeong for a moment. Su-jeong, who had become noticeably pouty, looked exactly like a spoiled child.

 

Since entering the Medical Academy, Su-jeong had sought out or visited Tae-eon every single day. Then she would go on and on about jewelry and local gossip that held absolutely no interest for Tae-eon.

 

‘How does that become something done for my sake?’

 

When Tae-eon, who couldn’t understand her, remained silent for a moment, Su-jeong showed a briefly frustrated expression before speaking in a magnanimous tone, as if she would forgive him just this once.

 

“At times like this, you should tell me that I look beautiful wearing the earrings.”

 

“Yes, I see. You look beautiful.”

 

Tae-eon spoke as instructed like a parrot while recalling his father’s words.

 

‘Tae-eon, the Snow Scale Flower is not a spiritual herb that just anyone can find. Since she seems to want to become your match, I hope you’ll keep her close and receive help in finding the Snow Scale Flower.’

 

‘Yes, Father. I will do so.’

 

Initially, he had heard that the Four Spirits’ Nok Sa-pyeong said his daughter had exceptional talent for finding medicinal herbs, so by staying together, they might be able to obtain other Snow Scale Flowers as well.

 

But somehow, Su-jeong had no interest in the Snow Scale Flower at all. No, she seemed to have no interest in medicinal herbs or Medical Arts themselves.

 

Tae-eon was simply amazed by the fact that Su-jeong, who was like this, had found the Snow Scale Flower that countless people had failed to locate.

 

“Then Lord Tae-eon, you’ll come pick me up at the Academic Hall later, right?”

 

“I understand.”

 

When he replied while hiding his fatigue, Su-jeong showed a satisfied smile. The sparkling look in her eyes as she gazed at him was quite similar to the way she looked at jewelry.

 

Tae-eon had just escorted Su-jeong and left the Academic Hall, about to head straight to the West Hall.

 

A clear voice came from somewhere out of sight.

 

“Are you the Qilin Young Family Head?”

 

A tree in the square. The voice had come from there.

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