Under One Roof With Moon Bora (4)

Ju Ye-young and her daughter, Ju Na-young.

A few hours after the fiery, powerful, and dragon-like sparring of the two highest members of .

The mother and daughter, meeting after a long time, were having a meal.

On the table, quite luxurious dishes were neatly arranged.

“Munch, munch.”
“Eat slowly.”
“Munch, munch… okay.”

Ju Na-young, with her hair permed from the Breath, nodded her head.

Ju Ye-young looked at her with a noble demeanor, without a single scratch.

She curiously watched the food going into her daughter’s mouth.

‘…That’s unexpected.’

She found it unexpected.
Ju Ye-young is a mother.
Naturally, she knew well what her daughter Ju Na-young liked to eat or preferred in terms of taste.

So she knew that the current food wasn’t something she particularly disliked, but it wasn’t something she liked either.

“Munch, munch…”

What was entering Ju Na-young’s mouth was seafood fried rice.
The luxurious ingredients and the rice grains coated in a golden hue were undoubtedly the result of a superb cooking method.

However, Ju Na-young, who was eating silently, kept tilting her head.

“…Munch, munch…”
“…Does it taste strange?”
“Oh, no. It’s not that… It’s just that what I’ve had recently was tastier.”

Ju Na-young scratched her head.
It was strange.
What her mother made was certainly decent, but it couldn’t compare to Yu Seha’s fried rice…

‘…Why?’

Why was what he made a hundred times tastier…

And made her happier?

The quietly progressing meal soon came to an end.

Ju Ye-young wiped her mouth with a napkin and said softly.

“…Though it’s late, congratulations on unlocking the Breath.”
“Oh, th-thank you… Mother…”
“Mom.”
“…Mo-mother.”
“Mom.”
“…Uh, Mom! I’m already 21 now, so could you please?”
“In my eyes, you’re still a child. Now, say it. M.O.M.”
“…Uh, Mom.”
“That’s right.”

Ju Ye-young nodded in satisfaction.

Ju Na-young felt like dying of embarrassment, but seeing her mother happy, she didn’t feel bad.

The two chatted away with each other.

To be precise, it was Ju Na-young talking unilaterally, and Ju Ye-young silently listening.

“So, you know, there’s this Ma Hana from the cat tribe, and she’s just so cute…”

“Do you know Moon Bora? Moon Bora. That kid is really something too…”

Chatter, babble, chatter.
Yong-a, yong-a.

Ju Ye-young quietly listened to her excited daughter after a long time.

She wanted to listen to her precious second child’s conversation all day…

But since there was a purpose for calling her here today, she took a sip of her bitter Americano and appropriately interrupted the conversation.

“That’s unexpected.”
“…Uh, what?”
“You haven’t mentioned anything about that boy.”
“…!”

Ju Na-young flinched.

Ju Ye-young nodded slightly as if to say, ‘I knew it.’

“Yu Seha.”
“……”
“Why don’t you say anything about him? I heard you’re quite taken with that kid. You don’t tell your mother.”
“……”
“It feels like you’re desperately trying to keep me from paying attention to that guy.”

It was a remark that hit the mark.

Ju Na-young bit her tongue slightly.

She had tried her best…

But since her mother already knew from the start, it seemed impossible to deceive her.

Ju Na-young spoke with a slight hint of caution.

“…Mom. It’s not like that, is it?”

“Don’t worry. I haven’t done anything suspicious and I won’t in the future. He is already famous. After all, he is the disciple of the renowned . I heard he recently achieved B-grade Hunter status.”

“B-B-grade? A-already?”

“Yes. Quite an impressive kid. From D straight to B… and he even defeated the examiner to get promoted. As you said, isn’t enough; he is more than qualified to become a senior clan member.”

The words ‘Intern’ and even ‘Senior Clan Member’, which was practically a full-time position, brightened Ju Na-young’s expression.

‘Phew… what a relief.’

Ju Na-young felt relieved inside.

She was worried when Yu Seha was suddenly mentioned…

It seems she just wanted to ask if he was suitable for an intern position.

Recently, she was swayed by the team leader’s words.
Ju Na-young had recommended Yu Seha as an .

Of course, she had already received Yu Seha’s permission.

Though he mentioned he wasn’t sure if he’d join even if he passed, she decided to put his name forward.

Ju Na-young fidgeted with her fingers.

“So, in your opinion, is he accepted?”

“If he says he’ll join, there’s no reason to refuse. With his specs and skills, we should be the ones trying to recruit him.”

“R-really? Is he that impressive?”

“Yes, I’m not exaggerating. Honestly, I haven’t seen such remarkable growth in decades. His future looks very promising. Right after graduating from the academy, there will probably be fierce competition to scout him.”

“…!”

Ju Na-young scratched the back of her head.

‘Hehe…’ She giggled bashfully.

Her beloved man was being highly praised by her mother.

Here, Ju Ye-young, as the , was very strict in evaluating talent.

For such words to come from her meant she truly held Yu Seha in high regard.

“R-right? Even Mom thinks he’s amazing, right? See~ if he joins our Dragon Sword Mir, he’ll surely be a great help–”

“Daughter. Of course, we’ll talk about that, but… there’s something more important right now.”

At the suddenly changing atmosphere, Ju Na-young closed her mouth.

She trembled at the words that soon followed.

“I heard the story. The time you unlocked the Breath was when you went into the with that child.”

“Uh…? Uh-huh! I met the Sea Dragon, and in a moment of crisis, my talent for dragons–”

“Lies.”

Ju Ye-young cut her off firmly.

“Daughter. As your mom, I know well that your talent is exceptional. But… the Breath, the ‘power of the dragon,’ is not something that can be achieved with mere talent.”

Certainly, it requires someone to guide, match, and draw it out.

“Your mom, too, could only unlock it after visiting ancient ruins related to dragons in the past. Just encountering a crisis doesn’t open the Breath.”
“……”
“Speak honestly.”

Yu Seha.

“You unlocked it because that child helped you, isn’t that right?“
“……”

A single word that hit the mark.

Ju Na-young swallowed hard and looked at her mother.

Various confusions, worries, and hesitations swirled in Ju Na-young’s eyes.

But one thing alone.

Yu Seha.

If her mother were to become wary of the dangerous forbidden knowledge he possessed and try to harm him…

‘Yongg…’

The determination to stop her with all her heart surged like burning flames.

An unexpected night visitor.

The appearance of Cheon Mira, the , left the two momentarily stunned.

Then, after a brief pause, Moon Bora awkwardly stood up and approached Cheon Mira.

“T-teacher?”
“It’s good to see you. How are you feeling?”
“Yes, as you advised, I’ve been conserving my strength… and I’ve improved a lot.”
“I see.”

Moon Bora, who was initially flustered, soon regained her usual composure.

“How did you know to come here?”
“It seems you’ve forgotten something unusual for you.”
“…What?”
“Those who inherit the blood of the Northern Sea can sense each other.”

Of course, it’s only possible to a certain extent if there’s a connection.

“You and I are connected through [Ice Moon Divine Arts]. Unless it’s a very distant or special place, I can feel it.”

Moon Bora softly said, “Ah…”

She recalled what had been said belatedly.

Cheon Mira, observing her disciple, then shifted her gaze.

She clasped her hands towards Yu Seha, who was excited at the appearance of a named NPC he was seeing for the first time in reality.

Realizing it was a greeting, Yu Seha quickly responded.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Cheon Mira, responsible for [Understanding of Yin and Yang] at the academy. I’m Moon Bora’s teacher.”
“Y-Yu Seha.”
“Yes, I know well. I have ears too.”
“Oh, huh?”
“They say you’re the greatest genius in the academy’s history. Indeed…”

Cheon Mira looked Yu Seha up and down.
She gave a small nod of admiration.
At the same time, she somehow had a face that said, “I’ve saved myself some trouble…”

“Indeed, I thought it was an exaggerated rumor. But it was rather understated. You’re already knocking on the door of Grade A. Your talent is blessed.”

“Th-that’s too much praise.”

“Meeting like this is also a result of causality. It must be a good connection and a chance for conversation, but… I’m sorry. The reason I came in such a hurry is because I have something to say to my disciple. Could you please give us some privacy?”

A polite demeanor and request.

Yu Seha wasn’t rude enough to refuse this.

Nodding as if it were natural, he considered both people.

A moment later.

Cheon Mira spoke to Moon Bora about various things.

Though the content was a bit lengthy.

To summarize, she discovered a treatment that could show improvement for the cold flowing through Moon Bora’s body.

She had gathered all the necessary medicinal ingredients for it.

Moon Bora looked at Cheon Mira with surprised eyes.

According to the explanation, she thought it would take a few more days…

“I was lucky. It was easier to find than expected.”
“I see.”

Cheon Mira snapped her fingers.

Gentle ice crystals gathered in her hand.

Soon, she created a life form with white fur.

It was a Hero-grade summoning skill, [Ice Puppy].
It didn’t have any particular combat abilities or buffs, but it had the useful power to store small items like a subspace.

Soon, a small bundle popped out of the puppy’s mouth.

Cheon Mira caught it and opened it.

“…Is it ginseng?”
“Yes. To be precise, it’s ‘Great Red Ginseng.’”

.

A very rare spiritual herb that only grows in mountain ranges where yang energy flows abundantly.
It requires receiving the pure power of the sun for a long time to barely grow.

Inside the bundle, there were quite a few other elixirs that helped restore yang qi.

Each one, when converted to value, would easily cost billions.

“Ah.”

Moon Bora let out a sigh.

Even though she formed a bond as a disciple with Cheon Mira, it hadn’t been that long.

Thinking about the effort to gather such precious things for her…

Moon Bora shed small tears.

Due to her childhood experiences, Moon Bora is clumsy at receiving help from others.

That’s why this warmth felt even greater.

Seeing her disciple like that, Cheon Mira turned her head sharply, her face flushed.

“…A grown woman suddenly crying like that. It’s bad luck.”
“…I-I’m sorry…”
“Enough. As long as you’re healthy, that’s all that matters. Remember, the bond between us is not just a simple connection.”
“…Yes, Teacher.”

Cheon Mira cleared her throat.

She soon returned to her usual calm demeanor and explained everything step by step.

“…As you might know, even if we use all of this, there’s no guarantee of recovery. My [Ice Moon Divine Arts] is an unparalleled martial art meant for the successor of the . The idea of solving it with yang qi is a kind of workaround… To be honest, the chances of failure are higher.”

“Yes, I’m well aware… If it fails, I’ll learn the technique in a way that reduces its power.”

“That’s right. The power will decrease, but it’s better than freezing to death.”

Moon Bora listened silently to Cheon Mira’s explanation.

Points to be careful about, how to handle the spirit herbs gathered, and so on.

She explained everything slowly and kindly.

However…

The unexpected turn of the conversation made her question it eventually.

“…Huh, huh? I’m not the one eating it?”

“That’s right. This is not for you to eat. If you absorb this into your body now, it would be disastrous.”

Moon Bora, who had become accustomed to the cold with [Frozen Tundra], and had the blood of the unlocked, along with the [Ice Moon Divine Arts].

In this situation, recklessly injecting a large amount of yang qi could cause a backlash, possibly leading to her body exploding.

“…But absorbing the yang qi with this to heal internal injuries…”

“That’s right. But it’s absorption. It’s not necessarily absorption just because you put it in your mouth.”

“Hoo, huh? Then…?”

“Someone else consumes this, and gradually transfers the yang qi to you. There’s nothing more effective and stable than this.”

“…Pardon?”

Moon Bora, who was quick-witted, sensed that something strange was unfolding in the conversation.

The direction was odd.

She understood the logic and principle, but…

Somehow, she felt the conclusion wouldn’t be what she desired.

And Moon Bora’s intuition…

Soon became reality with the super-ultra-huh bombshell statement from Cheon Mira.

Moon Bora’s mouth fell open.

Her characteristic ‘huh!’ continued endlessly.

“Uh, uh, uh, huh… what? Huh?”

“I think I mentioned it before. Using that strange sound occasionally is cute.”

“Th-this is a, a habit. Um, um, that…”

“…Sigh, I’ll say it again. You need to sleep together.”

A man.

Not just any ignorant, unaccomplished vagabond, but…

“Someone who can absorb all this qi and harmoniously control its power.”

A person with such capacity and talent.

“Crucially, a man with a heart as bright as the sun, who can give all the absorbed yang qi to you without selfishness.”

“You have to sleep with that man.”
“N-no, no, no, no, you’re joking. Huh, you’re joking… right?”
“I don’t consider myself to have such a sense of humor to joke with you.”
“…Is there such a person…?”

Moon Bora couldn’t continue her words.

Her complexion stiffened.

At the same time, she flushed as if someone had ignited a fire.

Her lost voice echoed, creating a lamenting ‘huh?’

Cheon Mira gave a meaningful glance with an expressionless face.

“Isn’t there someone right here?”

Yu Seha.

“With that child…”

Spend the night together.

Not just sleeping, but…

“Sleep while embracing each other, almost naked.”