Chapter 27
Main Vocal Kim Myung-ja was resolute.
“An excessively permissive attitude reinforces self-centered tendencies…”
– _The genre is fantasy~♪_
Chaeri tapped her feet to the song.
She was letting her body follow the rhythm.
Kim Myung-ja’s singing skills were truly impressive.
“…and ultimately lowers their tolerance for frustration.”
– _Hype boy, hype boy~♪_
A fantastic combination and exciting music.
To anyone watching, it was an excellent way to head to kindergarten.
Meanwhile, Davis grinned.
“What Teacher Kim Myung-ja says is generally all correct.”
Davis was also a man of unwavering conviction.
He nodded with a look of continental-level certainty in his eyes.
“But Chaeri is special.”
His eyes said, “Our Chaeri is the best in the world!”
Faced with that firm gaze, even Kim Myung-ja fell silent for a moment.
The counterattack of the continental-level hero was beginning.
Davis also subtly touched his duck-shaped badge.
The ‘Imperial Spy Jamming Device’ shimmered.
“The perception that one can always get what one wants is not wrong.”
A sweet voice was heard.
– _And then~ I~♪_
Chaeri was startled.
A ballad counterattack amidst the upbeat rhythm? It was an intense battle.
There were actually two main vocals here.
A mixed duo, rare to find these days, had been born.
“Such worries are for those who *cannot* get what they want.”
“……”
“I will get Chaeri everything she wants.”
The singing battle continued.
Enraptured by the sweet voice, Chaeri closed her eyes, tapping her feet as she listened.
“Self-centered tendencies? It doesn’t matter.”
Davis said calmly.
“The world can just revolve around Chaeri, you know?”
It was so absurd it was a feast of impressive words.
“Low tolerance for frustration? We can just make sure she doesn’t experience any frustration.”
“……”
_That’s realistically impossible._
She held back from saying it.
Even with the jamming device, she was worried it might look like they were fighting in front of the child.
_’Chaeri already has high anxiety, even if it doesn’t show.’_
There was a risk of triggering Chaeri’s anxiety.
It seemed better to have a private conversation in a quiet place later.
Kim Myung-ja intuitively sensed that Davis was a formidable opponent.
_’I need to get my head in the game too.’_
For Chaeri’s proper growth.
For Chaeri’s bright future, she resolved to do her best.
* * *
They arrived at Cherry Building (*Info: Originally Seoul No. 2 Building, its ownership was recently transferred to Svida).
The temporary Sullivan Kindergarten was located on the 4th floor (*Info: Chaeri is 4 years old).
_’I-It’s amazing!’_
Everyone passing through the elevator lobby exuded the aura of high-ranking Awakened.
The sleek outfits unique to Awakened.
Even the distinctive air flow of impressive people emanating everywhere.
_’This isn’t just going to kindergarten, it’s like an awards ceremony…’_
Amidst the dazzling lineup, she spotted a familiar face.
It was a face she had seen in an illustration.
Of course, illustrations usually depict important characters.
They don’t typically show illustrations of just any random pebble on the street.
_’The Seoul Vice Guild Master… Eum So-young!’_
She was wearing a skin-tight leather suit.
Expressed in the language of a 4-year-old, her ‘adult silhouette’ was explosive.
Vice Guild Master Eum So-young, with her explosive older sister vibes, made eye contact with Chaeri.
Chaeri flinched.
_’Huh? Why is she coming this way?’_
Eum So-young stopped in front of Chaeri.
“Hi?”
“Hewwo.”
“Are you Lee Chaeri?”
“Yes. Are you Eum So-young, unnie?”
“Yeah. That’s right. How did you know?”
Chaeri held up her kids’ phone.
“I saw it on this.”
“You’re smart, Chaeri.”
“You know Chaeri?”
“Yep. The Guild Master talks about nothing but you.”
Chaeri made a slightly suspicious expression.
“Is the Boss talking behind Chaeri’s back?”
“No. In the middle of meetings, he suddenly starts insisting on how adorable you are.”
Eum So-young laughed, “Keke.”
“Anyway, let’s get along well from now on.”
‘Kay?”
“Just because. I like cute kids.”
The corners of Chaeri’s mouth twitched.
Being her age, she couldn’t help but feel good hearing such primal praise.
“But is that pink hair real?”
“Yep. All natural.”
“It’s seriously so cute.”
“Is Lee Chaeri cute?”
“Yeah. Super cute.”
“How much?”
“Enough to want to pop you in my mouth and go ‘lalala’?”
_’…If Davis heard that, he’d faint.’_
Fortunately, Davis wasn’t around.
But the problem lay elsewhere.
Kim Myung-ja was nearby.
_’Uh… that look in her eyes. A lecture is coming soon, isn’t it?’_
Sure enough. Kim Myung-ja’s eyes were gleaming.
Main Vocal Kim Myung-ja, who admonishes even continental heroes.
Eum So-young would be no exception.
So Chaeri quickly stepped in to mediate.
“Lee Chaeri likes pretty unnie too.”
“I’m pretty?”
Eum So-young poked her cheek and winked.
Even the deliberate gesture was pretty.
A natural beauty.
“Yep. The prettiest in the world.”
She wasn’t just randomly made into an illustration and revealed for no reason.
She was a character who would compete for 1st or 2nd place in popularity polls with the female lead, Lee Ha-yoon.
“You’re here for kindergarten?”
“Yep.”
“Let’s go with me.”
Eum So-young held out her hand.
Without realizing it, Chaeri reached out and took her hand.
But Eum So-young was, as expected, no ordinary person.
_Whoosh-_
Lee Chaeri’s body spun in the air.
“Eek?”
Before she knew it, she found herself being given a piggyback ride.
_’S-Scary!’_
But,
_’F-Fun!’_
This strange feeling of being scared but having fun!
This was precisely the mystical sensation only a child could feel.
Chaeri burst into giggles! _Gya-hee-hee!_
Spinning around, piggyback ride, moving forward. It was tremendous fun.
However, since it did look dangerous, Kim Myung-ja inevitably had to step in.
“Excuse me. You shouldn’t handle a child so carelessly. She could get hurt.”
Chaeri, who had been captivated by the primal joy, quickly intervened.
Eum So-young was a very combative type and quite moody.
It was a moment that called for an L-class mediator.
“Lee Chaeri is okay.”
She quickly checked Eum So-young’s reaction.
The Seoul Guild Vice Master.
Eum So-young, effectively the establishment of the establishment, had Chaeri worried she might get angry at Kim Myung-ja.
But what was this?
“Ah, I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful from now on. But, given the nature of my abilities, I can sufficiently ensure she doesn’t get hurt, you know.”
Kim Myung-ja’s authority was impressive.
Chaeri secretly gave a thumbs up.
* * *
The elevator began ascending.
Just before arriving at the temporary kindergarten, Eum So-young set Chaeri down on the floor.
This was on Kim Myung-ja’s advice, to avoid provoking unnecessary jealousy from the other children.
“Chaeri. Let’s see each other often from now on.”
“Yep.”
_[4th Floor.]_
_[The door is opening.]_
Eum So-young gave a cheeky wink.
Chaeri also tried to give a cheeky wink back to Eum So-young, but the fine muscles of a 4-year-old couldn’t move so freely.
_’Ugh. I closed both eyes!’_
Failing at a wink. It was a disgrace for an L-class child.
Still, she gave a flawless, clear smile and waved goodbye to Eum So-young.
Anyway, leaving the enjoyable first meeting with Eum So-young behind, she entered the kindergarten.
“It’s kindergarteeeen!!!”
“Teacher! The art room! I wanna go to the art room!!!”
“Teacher! I gotta pee in my pants!!”
It was truly a world of roaring chaos.
Even though it was still morning, Chaeri had to endure a significant drain on her mental energy.
_’The corner! I need to go to the corner!’_
Then, she spotted Kang Se-hyun hiding in the corner.
Fortunately, he seemed physically fine.
Chaeri strode over—in her own standard strides, which were actually toddling steps—and sat down next to Kang Se-hyun.
“Kang Se-hyun oppa. How are you feeling?”
“O-Okay.”
Kang Se-hyun seemed somewhat frightened.
It seemed he thought he was the culprit(?) of the fire incident.
Even though it wasn’t publicly disclosed to protect Kang Se-hyun.
“Kang Se-hyun oppa.”
“■■■.”
The ‘magic talk’ had gotten worse.
Chaeri subtly positioned herself in front of Kang Se-hyun, shielding his face.
He looked like a frightened baby bird, making her feel complicated.
She felt sorry, thinking this phenomenon might have happened because of her possession.
His facial muscles twitched! _Twitch! Twitch!_
Not just his face, his whole body twitched. As if he’d received an electric shock.
Chaeri gave Kang Se-hyun a tight hug.
“Huh? Kang Se-hyun is acting weird again!”
“Let’s go play with Kang Se-hyun!”
But here, Chaeri, Se-hyun’s guardian, was present.
She growled at the troublemakers and swiftly! raised her fist.
“Whacha lookin’ at? Came to gawk? I’ll mess you up! Sheesh!”
These kindergarten brats.
She felt like showing them the fear of a legendary big shot.
