Yeoreum smiled awkwardly, watching Gyeoul observe the container house for a long time.
‘It’s a bit disappointing, but Gyeoul likes it.’
For now, I should be satisfied with this.
Yeoreum gently tapped Gyeoul’s shoulder.
“Shall we start moving the stuff in?”
“Yes. Should we use the old tent as a storage?”
“Oh, yeah.”
Still thinking about using that torn tent.
Yeoreum wanted to suggest throwing it away, but seeing Gyeoul’s tail wagging, she decided to hold back.
She knew suggesting to dispose of the tent would break Gyeoul’s heart.
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With everyone’s help, we moved the stuff and took a break.
Unlike Sophia, who sat sipping tea, I wandered endlessly around the outside of the container house.
Thump Thump
Tapping the container, it responded with a sturdy metallic sound, like it was promising to protect me even from wild boars.
“Do you like it that much?”
“Yes. It’s my first time living in such a nice house.”
To be precise, it was my first time in this life.
Well, nobody talks about their past life experiences.
I decided to only speak of my experiences in this life to the people of this world.
“You must have worked hard.”
“That, um…”
Sophia’s praise made me feel bashful.
Scratching the back of my head awkwardly, I noticed Yeoreum leading two beast-kin towards me from a distance.
Somehow, she looked like the boss of the beast-kin.
“Gyeoul, we just have some finishing touches left. Can you help?”
“Finishing touches?”
“Yes. This is technically your property, and we don’t want people coming in uninvited.”
That made sense.
According to Earth’s rules, even the original homeowner couldn’t enter without permission, as long as rent was being paid.
Even in a world with fantasy elements, this rule probably wasn’t different.
“Yes. I would prefer if people didn’t come this way.”
“Right. So, we want to set up a barrier.”
“A barrier?”
Barrier magic.
Even I, unfamiliar with magic, knew how powerful it was.
Even the most basic protection magic set up by novice mages at hunting grounds cost fifty thousand won.
“Remember Jung Yu-na? She gave this as a gift for you. She said she was sorry for being mean and left it.”
Yeoreum showed me a translucent glass bead, surrounded by an indescribable aura.
“So, what do I need to help with?”
“More than help, I need Gyeoul’s permission.”
“Permission?”
“Yes. We want to put up a sign saying ‘do not enter’, but I wanted to know what Gyeoul thinks.”
Yeoreum handed me a piece of paper.
It was neatly written on it.
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Beast-kin enjoy living in harmony with nature.
This child does not need help, so any gifts or kindness will be accepted in spirit only.
※Notice※
From here onwards is the child’s private property.
A barrier spell has been cast, so please do not approach.
[Daybreak Guild]
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“Wow.”
I’m described as someone who enjoys living in nature.
Thinking about it, I didn’t particularly dislike it.
I did enjoy gathering and hunting, after all.
“How is it? Is it okay?”
“Yes. As long as they don’t come near my house, anything is fine.”
“Okay. Then I’ll take care of it.”
Yeoreum wrote something on the paper, smiling with her eyes.
Just as I was stretching, feeling that everything was finally settled, Yeoreum chuckled and playfully said,
“Gyeoul, now that you have a proper house, should we distribute moving-in rice cakes?”
“Moving-in rice cakes?”
“Yes. It’s a way to get along well with neighbors.”
She must be talking about Daybreak Guild, right across from us.
I really didn’t want to do it, but to live a better life, it was necessary to follow her suggestion.
After all, living like an ordinary person in this world was my goal.
‘Maybe I should give it a try.’
The guild was scary, but it was a fear I had to overcome someday.
I made up my mind and clenched my fists tightly.
“Okay, I’ll do it.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
Living a normal life wasn’t something far in the future, it was something I could start doing as soon as tomorrow.
With a determined face, I nodded to the girl.
And not long after, I regretted my decision.