I thought my life in this world would be fine with just teaching Celine to read, but instead I got burned by fire again! Monster fire too! My entire body began to feel an intense heat that made my head boil, it was almost the same as being burned by the Velman clan's fire. Even if I couldn't die, it was still painful. I felt my skin peeling and burning, the odor from my burnt hair was very strong. At times like this, I only worried about my four friends because that Hydra had three heads that could breathe fire. They definitely wouldn't be able to stand it especially since no one was carrying a shield, I stupidly didn't think of that weapon either. Now, how was I going to fight Hydra with my wounded self? In the mythology books I've read, if one Hydra's head is cut off, three other heads will grow at once. So, the option of using a sword was not a wise choice. The other way I could think of was to escape from here, but how? It hadn't even been a night since I came here. I opened

I bit my lip at the thought of his words. Damn it, is that true? If it is then I'll have to explore further with him, and I'll even encounter more difficult enemies. I can't even imagine what kind of monsters there are in this mysterious forest. As the name implies, this forest is very mysterious, even after the fierce battle just now, not a single animal or creature has come out of their dwelling. Or escaped from this forest. Not a single one, even if it was just rabbits or chickens or deer. The fire was still burning around us, the four elves adjutants were trying to put it out with their strength. My companions were also fortunately unharmed although their faces were already burnt with ashes, their condition was the most important thing, because we were going to walk home. I then scrunched my waist as I exhaled tiredly. "That's cheating, it was never included about the third party, but it also means that I can do anything to help you. Including using a partner," I said as I poin

It turned out that the obstacles weren't over once we set foot out of the mysterious forest. I reflexively ducked when a bird with unusually wide outstretched wings flew from the direction of the ravine. I then implored the four young men behind me to crouch down and remain motionless to avoid the bird of God knows what. It was enormous, and I was sure that its talons with their curved pointed nails would be able to tear my neck apart in a single stroke. This seemed to be the predator that was making the corpses lie in the depths of the abyss. The bird was still flying in the sky, matching the color of the dark sky. Before long, I was startled as the bird, instead of clucking or tasting, giggled like a woman's voice. Strange and creepy images immediately flooded my mind. What other strange animals was I going to witness today? Hydras were already more than bad. "It's a harpy. Oh, God, how is this?" Fang grabbed my shoulders from behind. "Harpy?" I squinted to get a better look a

"Celine!"I came out of my hut quickly to catch up with her, but the child immediately ran and slipped between the crowd of people in the market. I groaned in frustration. It had been two days since I'd returned from the forest and seen Celine battered, but as far as I'd gotten to talk to her and check on her, she'd always run away and not open the door when I knocked. When I purposely waited for her to come home from work, she would avoid me while quickly locking the door. This must have been doctrine from her mother, Anne must have told her to stay away from me. At this point, I wanted to hit her, but she was nowhere to be seen, not even in her house. Celine always came home in a dazed state and the bruises hadn't disappeared from her face, I was sure she had been beaten by Anne. This can't go on any longer. I considered following Celine to Mr. Nick's stall since she was still working there, in addition to Mr. Shuan's residence. However, I didn't want to be seen as a man chasing

As the days passed since the incident, I felt that the burden on my heart became a little relieved because I could express my understanding to Anne. On the other hand, that woman was still the same as before, she still worked at Mr. Shuan's house, got drunk at the pub and went home late, but I rarely heard her scold Celine even in her drunken state. If we crossed paths, Anne would still give me a disapproving look, but she didn't say anything. I also often saw snide looks thrown at Celine when they were talking. However, I took that as good progress. It's not easy to heal trauma, so I took it easy on Anne, as long as she wasn't violent anymore. "Celine! Are you going to work?" I caught up with the child who was walking ahead of me. Her expression had brightened up recently, and she smiled and nodded. "How about that novel? Wasn't it fun?" I asked, referring to the novel with the theme of a story about a golden laying goose and a farm boy. It wasn't thick in pages, and was suitable