Su Ok-bin’s Cuteness

Storm. Wind. Battle. Night.

Literally, there was no phrase that fit better than this.
Young as they were, they were indisputably two of the most important and influential figures of the <Order>.

They were, at the same time, the first twin Saintesses to appear in history.
Originally, a Saintess was determined not only by the will of the gods but also by the magnitude and manifestation of their holy power.
In other words, it was a position one could attain only if chosen from the start. In that regard, Natsu & Yuri’s talents were outrageous.

Of course, the two had been trained to assume the seat of Saintess by the notorious villain Shibasaki Ryuko, but innate aptitude is, after all, a personal gift.
In short, each had been born with the strongest holy power—truly children who monopolized the gods’ favor.

Yet despite such exalted status, the two were endlessly pure. They were close, always together, and they relied on each other in hard times.

Those two raised their voices at each other for the first time. It wasn’t the usual cute quarrel like “I’m going to eat more snacks!”—it was a proper argument.

Silent Yuri glared at her twin sister Natsu (gender changed suddenly by the author) and answered curtly.

“…Natsu, Oppa promised. He’ll play like this for two hours. You liked it too. Why are you spoiling the good mood all of a sudden?”

Natsu shook her head as she looked at her twin sister.

“That doesn’t mean you’re allowed to recklessly touch another’s body. And your disposition is nasty. Oppa has no interest in you from the start. Don’t do silly things to try to compete with your elder sisters.”

Angry Yuri trembled all over. Natsu, indifferent, nodded as if daring her to continue.

“…No, that’s not true. I’m really popular with boys my age. They all try so hard to get my attention. It’s because I’m pretty. And I’ll grow even prettier, too.”
“Still, you’re nothing but short.”
“…I’ll grow taller, and my figure will develop as I train. In a few years—”
“-Still pointless. Don’t put Oppa in an awkward position.”
“……”

A quarrel without an inch of concession. The two twins glared at each other in silence.

Crackle!

Immediately after, intense holy power surged around them. It wasn’t something they consciously wielded; strong emotions simply made their power overflow. It was a phenomenon common among young Awakened.

“Uh, hmm…” Yu Seha crawled away cautiously, his face showing mild terror at the blazing twins.

To cut to the chase, it ended well. The mood suddenly cooled; the two twins scolded each other—quite fiercely.

―Why interfere, Natsu? You know! Do you know what feelings I have for Oppa?
―I know, but I never said I’d help! And you’re an eyesore!
―…Natsu, I hate you. I thought you were on my side…you only interfere and say mean things!
―Your actions are worse! Don’t use a childlike nature to shove your way in!

Rough words for eleven-year-olds were exchanged, and while Yu Seha stood there flustered and unable to do anything,

they were stopped by Ma Hana, who had been leisurely drinking tea as hostess, and Divine Light Garam, who had noticed and stepped in.

“Meow, family shouldn’t fight.”
“Hana junior is right; as Saintesses you shouldn’t show embarrassing behavior.”

After a little time passed, the two apologized to each other through tears. Incidentally, Yu Seha also received an apology from Yuri.

“I’m sorry, Oppa…”
“Ah, it’s okay.”
“…Still, Oppa was at fault. The problem is you transformed to be so cute, lovely, cool, and hug-inducing.”
“Uh, s-sorry. I won’t do it next time…”
“That’s not allowed. Please transform again when we meet next time.”
“…Huh?”
“…And, I won’t give up on Oppa…wait a few years…I’ll come find you.”
“……Yes?”

He had no idea what rhythm or terms they expected him to follow. And they said they wouldn’t give up here?

‘What on earth does that mean…?’

Indeed, reading children’s intentions was really not easy. Maybe because they were girls, on top of everything else, they were scary when they fought…

Anyway, after the Order’s business was done, they naturally headed to the <Association>. To be precise, it was to the Association head, Su Ok-bin.

Su Ok-bin—wasn’t she the most capable, impeccably efficient woman Yu Seha knew?

As soon as they arrived at the <Association>, someone sent ahead escorted them up as if they’d been expected.

“Long time no see. Yu Seha, Ma Hana.”
“Meow, long time no see, Association Head Su Ok-bin.”
“Long time no see.”
“Yes, it’s nice to see familiar faces. Please have a seat. This will be quick.”

Su Ok-bin, as if she’d been waiting, produced an entry permit and a processed registry that left no access records, then drove them in a sports car to the barrier at the boundary.

On the roaring border road, Ma Hana wore an apologetic expression.

“Meow, I’m sorry. Sorry for taking up your time because of my personal matters…”

At Ma Hana’s apology, Su Ok-bin, who had been driving, waved it off with a smile.

“Not at all. On the contrary, I’m the one pleased to have your help.”

Yu Seha, looking at Su Ok-bin, decided to ask one favor while they were together.

Su Ok-bin listened and grew slightly flustered—uncharacteristic for someone usually calm, composed, and gentle.

“…Eh, yes, uh? My, my hair and a single drop of blood?”
“Yes. I want to obtain categories for a vampire and Elves…both races are hard to find these days.”
“Aha~ It’s because of the authority you recently gained. It won’t be difficult.”

She handed over a single fine strand of hair and a small vial containing a drop of blood.

Thanks to that, Yu Seha savored the thought, ‘So this is what Su Ok-bin tastes like…’

Soon, Yu Seha felt changes in his body. His hair turned pure white, his ears took on a pointed shape, his pupils became crimson, and his appearance grew even more beautiful. A strange sweet-and-tart cherry scent began to emanate from him.

He realized one thing: ‘Ah, the wine scent from Su Ok-bin isn’t perfume after all.’ It was probably a passive ability used to entice others.

He inspected himself. ‘So this is a vampire and Elves hybrid…’

It was a strange sensation—perception on a level humans couldn’t reach: churning mana, unusually accelerated blood flow, and uncanny regenerative power. In short, an excellent species combination.

‘It’s not without weaknesses…’ Still, the strengths far outweighed them. It would be a foundation useful in any form it took.

Yu Seha smiled brightly and expressed his thanks.

“Thank you, Su Ok-bin noona.”
“……”
“Uh, noona?”

Had she not heard him? Su Ok-bin gave no reply. He tilted his head in puzzlement.

Looking closely, Su Ok-bin’s face was flushed—an unusual sight against her normally paper-pale skin. Hot beads of sweat ran down her forehead. Her eyes darted around, and when he met her gaze she let out an adorable little sound he’d never heard before: “…ngat!”

“Um, excuse me?”
“I-I’m sorry, Yu Seha. It’s just, too much…”
“Yes?”
“Y-your current appearance is exactly my type, so it’s a bit difficult to maintain my composure. I’ve never seen a vampire and Elves hybrid except myself, after all…”
“Ah, ah? Really? I’m sorry. Please revert to your original—”
“-Oh, no! Don’t undo it. Also, um, may I ask you one favor?”
“Yes? Yes, sure.”
“Ah, could you periodically transform into that appearance from now on? And…even if only occasionally, please let me suck a little blood…”

Yu Seha stared at Su Ok-bin in amazement. She was always the caretaker, the one who gave so much.
This was the first time he’d seen her act coquettishly and make such a request. Su Ok-bin, embarrassed by her own words, stammered, “U-uh…I don’t know.” It was genuinely cute.

Yu Seha smiled brightly and accepted. It wasn’t a difficult favor, and repaying her kindness this way felt natural.

“Yes, it would be my honor.”
“U-ungat…Your smile is just too cute…”

One hour later, the three arrived in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province.

Beyond a large, powerful blue mana barrier, a desolate, blackened purple land spread out. A stench that made one’s nose wrinkle wafted over.

“My guidance ends here.”

Until a moment ago she had hugged Yu Seha like a beloved doll, and now Su Ok-bin, who had been sucking his blood like a delicacy, smiled brightly as she spoke.

Yu Seha and Ma Hana bowed to her. Su Ok-bin licked the blood at the corner of her mouth and waved them off energetically—apparently Yu Seha’s blood was indeed a delicacy.

“Well then, I wish you both success in achieving your objective.”
“Thank you.”
“Mwah, thank you.”

After expressing their thanks to the departing Su Ok-bin, Yu Seha and Ma Hana looked across the cliff at the distant demonic continent.

Before long, black, grotesque silhouettes began to reveal themselves one by one. They were monsters so tough and long-lived—having escaped from dungeons and endured for ages—that humanity chose isolation over extermination.
Among them were apex predators that had risen to the top of their food chain.

Those creatures began to swarm toward them.