I Was Kidnapped By The Strongest Guild
Chapter 171: I Don't Want to Drink

Riding a soap bubble and wandering around.

The world with magic had all sorts of strange occurrences.

It felt like becoming a character in a fairy tale.

For a moment, I wondered if Levinas' ability was something related to 'fairy tales'.

She grew plants in unusual ways and made boats out of carrots.

She even trapped people in soap bubbles.

It might be an ability related to a child's innocence.

I was curious why the radical beast-kin wanted to take back Levinas.

Were they after her fairy tale-like powers?

Maybe Levinas had the potential to become a great wizard.

As her guardian, I felt a bit proud.

Indeed, our kid is the best.

"Levinas, let me down now."

When I tapped the surface of the soap bubble, a loud, exaggerated sound of a hug rang out.

It wasn't the actual sound bubbles make.

It was the sound of bubbles created by Levinas's imagination.

"Okay! But how do I let you down?!"

Levinas and Saebyeok chased after me as I rose on the soap bubble.

The speed was quite fast, so they had to approach quickly.

"Don't you know how to control this?"

"No!"

Was she still unable to control her abilities?

Then how do I get down from here?

I looked down.

The soap bubble, which had risen to the height of the second floor, was already approaching the third floor.

"It's too high..."

What happens if this thing bursts?

I'll probably get hurt badly if I fall.

The ominous thought made my body shiver.

Meanwhile, the speed of the soap bubble was increasing.

Udadada-!

Before I knew it, the children were running full speed to catch up with me.

The kids, who thought it was just a fun game, were starting to get desperate.

"King! Slow down!"

"It's not me moving this... can't you control the speed...?"

"No... I don't know!"

"Ah..."

My legs were trembling.

Saebyeok, who had run to just below me, looked up and flinched.

Only then did I realize that my underwear was visible from below.

I hurriedly sat down on the spot.

I stretched my legs straight out in front of me.

The adult male top I was wearing like a one-piece was long, so in this position, my underwear wasn't visible from any angle.

"King! Don't leave Levinas behind! Kiiiiing!"

The distance between the kids and me was widening.

Levinas reached out her hand and shouted desperately.

Her breathlessness from running made it seem like a heartbreaking farewell.

"Kids, we might need to call an adult."

"An adult...!"

Levinas and Saebyeok looked around frantically.

At the same time, the soap bubble started flying in a different direction.

It was heading towards the guild building.

Was it flying to find an adult who could help?

I sat there, just waiting to meet someone.

My ears and tail drooped.

The soap bubble, which had been shaking up and down, reached the height of the third floor of the building.

I made eye contact with Jung Yu-na, who was sitting in an office chair on the third floor.

As she gasped and ran towards the window, the soap bubble rose higher.

The fifth floor.

I made eye contact with Encia and Argo.

The two beast-kin looked at me with eyes full of respect.

On the ninth floor, I spotted Choi Jinhyuk.

While he was rubbing his eyes, the soap bubble rose even higher.

Towards where my home was.

The upper floors of the Yeomyeong Guild building.

I couldn't look down, so I kept my eyes straight ahead.

I saw Yeoreum working on some documents in the living room.

She wasn't looking out the window, so I tapped on the window with my fist.

Tap tap-

The light sound made Yeoreum turn around.

The soap bubble spun around to face front.

"······?"

Yeoreum blinked.

She squinted her eyes like someone with poor vision and leaned forward, looking at me.'

Checking if what I was seeing was real.

"Have I been very tired lately...?"

Despite the window being closed, I could hear Yeoreum's voice.

I weakly waved both hands at her.

That was all I could do.

I wondered if she took it as a hello or a goodbye.

Just as I was having that meaningless thought.

Pop-!

The soap bubble burst.

Yeoreum disappeared from sight, and unwelcome gravity returned.

"Ah...!"

My hair and clothes fluttered.

The ground approached quickly.

It was a desperate situation, yet I didn't feel the threat of death.

It was just a scary experience.

Maybe it was because Jung Yu-na and Levinas were on the ground below.

"Hoo..."

Levinas blew a soap bubble.

A bubble larger than before moved at Jung Yu-na's gesture.

Pop-!

I collided with the approaching bubble.

The speed decreased, and weightlessness returned.

My heart was pounding.

I had on the expression of a child about to cry.

As I gasped for breath, Jung Yu-na, who had popped the bubble, embraced me.

"Oh dear, Gyeoul must have been very scared."

"Y-Yes..."

My drooping ears and tail trembled, and my heart raced.

I must have looked like a soaked cat, a pathetic sight.

"I'm sorry, King... Levinas..."

"I-It's okay..."

I reached out a trembling hand to Levinas.

I patted her head gently.

It wasn't on purpose, and it was Levinas who moved the bubble to call Jung Yu-na.

There was no need to get angry.

"Levinas, you need to learn to control your magic."

Jung Yu-na laughed and patted my back.

It was then that Yeoreum ran toward us.

"Gyeoul!"

Everyone I had seen earlier was behind her.

I had fallen just seconds ago, and they were already here.

The Yeomyeong Guild was impressive in many ways.

"Gyeoul, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

Yeoreum sighed in relief as she checked me over.

Then she frowned and glared at Jung Yu-na.

"It wasn't me...?"

"Then who did it?"

Jung Yu-na glanced at the bubble cane around Levinas' neck.

Everyone's eyes turned to Levinas, and her shoulders slumped.

"Well... it happens."

Yeoreum's expression softened, and she nodded.

Jung Yu-na looked quite aggrieved.

"Why do you only discriminate against me?"

"Do you want equal treatment?"

"Well... uh..."

Yeoreum grabbed Jung Yu-na's cheek.

She pulled, stretching her cheek out.

"There, there, is that what you wanted?"

"Hey..."

Jung Yu-na bit Yeoreum's finger.

"Ouch!"

Yeoreum screamed.

Despite the harshness, it was a harmonious scene, and Levinas, though startled, giggled.

It was a relief to see her regain her energy.

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That evening.

I went outside the park to check on the field.

First priority was Levinas' carrots.

Even if other vegetables withered, the carrots had to be well taken care of.

They were bigger and fresher than before.

Was it because Levinas' power had grown?

Feeling happy, I took a carrot and moved to another field.

Crack-! Sss-!

I heard the sound of a can opening nearby.

Yoo Sang-ah, an office worker from Yeomyeong Guild, was sitting on a bench drinking canned beer.

"Are you drinking?"

I sat next to her.

With beer in her mouth, Yoo Sang-ah lifted me onto her lap.

It was so natural I didn't think of resisting.

"Just taking a break."

"Oh."

I needed to check on the crops, but I was caught.

Having nothing better to do, I sniffed at the can of beer in front of me.

It had a strong alcoholic smell.

"Do you want to try it?"

Yoo Sang-ah brought the beer close to my mouth.

I recoiled in horror, leaning back.

"N-No, it's okay. I don't like alcohol."

"Hehe, good. I was about to say you shouldn't drink it."

Because I had a small body, my ability to break down alcohol would be significantly low.

Of course, a beast-kin's body might be different, but I didn't want to drink anyway.

Personally, I didn't like alcohol.

"I don't really like alcohol."

"Really... have you tried it before?"

"Yes. I didn't drink it myself, it was forced on me."

"Forced...?"

Flinch.

I felt Yoo Sang-ah's body tremble.

Turning around, I saw her mouth agape.

Her delicate brow furrowed, perhaps due to the alcohol.

"Who forced you to drink, Gyeoul?"

"Yes. After that, I never drank again. It doesn't taste good, and it just makes me dizzy."

Back when I was in school.

A mischievous friend had secretly brought alcohol.

They said every man should try it at least once.

Even though I refused, they forced it into my mouth.

I thought I was going to die.

Just thinking about it made my head spin.

"Um... Gyeoul?"

"Yes?"

"Do you remember everything from the day you drank?"

"Yes. I only had one drink, so I remember everything."

Yoo Sang-ah gulped at my answer.

She clenched the beer can so tightly it crumpled, then pulled me into a tight hug.

"Did the person who forced you to drink do anything strange... anything scary?"

"Scary...?"

"Yes. Like... um..."

Hah.

Yoo Sang-ah mumbled and exhaled.

I didn't know what she was trying to say.

"No, they just laughed while watching."

"Just laughed?"

"Yes. They probably thought my staggering was funny."

"Oh... it was just a prank? That's a relief... no, it's not."

Crack.

Yoo Sang-ah crushed the beer can in her hand.

Some liquid splashed onto my cheek.

Feeling something was off, I couldn't even wipe my cheek.

I just kept an eye on Yoo Sang-ah.

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