I Was Kidnapped By The Strongest Guild
Chapter 273: Gyeoul...?

"My million won..."

In an instant, a million won had vanished into thin air.

Feeling utterly deflated, I tapped the ground repeatedly with my clenched fist.

Yeoreum, feeling guilty, gently stroked my back.

"Gyeoul, I'm sorry. I acted without thinking because I was so surprised."

"You were surprised...?"

"Yeah. I thought you were about to use a transformation item. Transformation items shouldn't be used carelessly."

"Why not...? I was told this just makes you an adult..."

A larger body would be advantageous in many ways compared to my small one.

It was strange for Yeoreum, who knew this, to say such things.

Was there a reason?

I perked up my drooping ears, eager to hear her explanation.

"You never know what kind of adult you'll become. You could turn into an adult who never exercised, or one who never studied."

"Oh..."

So that's how it worked.

There was certainly no guarantee that using the item would make me an 'ideal adult'.

This belated realization made me swallow hard.

"If you could become a perfect adult with just one item, who'd bother with self-improvement? Right?"

"I guess..."

"Anyone can become an adult. But only those who put in effort can become admirable adults."

"So using an item isn't considered effort?"

"That's right. You're so smart."

Yeoreum ruffled my hair affectionately.

Her gentle touch made my tail wag.

Feeling like I'd learned a valuable lesson, the million won didn't seem so important anymore.

Well, maybe I still felt a tiny bit of regret.

"Transformation items sound scary. What if someone forced you to use one?"

"Don't worry. The user's will is the most crucial part of any transformation. Besides, you can always return to normal, though it might cost a bit."

"Huh? But I..."

I had transformed regardless of my will.

Wait, did she say it was possible to return to my original body?

I stared at Yeoreum with confused eyes.

Noticing my bewilderment, Yeoreum laughed awkwardly and explained.

"Gyeoul, you couldn't resist the change because you didn't have any mana. Plus, what you used was... a bit special."

"Special?"

"Yeah. Most transformation items just make you taller, sharpen your nails, or toughen your skin. Complete transformations like yours are extremely rare."

"Ah..."

So the item that turned me into a beast-kin was an entirely different concept from regular transformation items.

Somehow, that was oddly comforting.

"Hehe, actually, what I just broke wasn't an item to make you an adult. I was in such a rush I didn't check properly."

"It wasn't...?"

"Nope. It just shows you an illusion of what you might look like as an adult."

"I see."

That made sense.

Come to think of it, a million won for becoming an adult was ridiculously cheap.

"I'll give you something better to make up for it."

"Something better?"

"Yeah. It's a disguise item used for Halloween. Kind of like illusion magic."

A disguise item.

Was it for dressing up as ghosts or monsters?

While I was thinking this, Levinas suddenly shot her hand up.

"Can Levinas have one too?! Levinas wants to be King!"

"Me too."

"Huh..."

The children all looked at me.

They were all saying they wanted to be me.

"Sure. We just need to scan you first. Gyeoul, is there anyone you'd like to try being?"

"Well..."

Everyone waited expectantly for my answer.

Levinas tapped her chest, encouraging me to choose her.

Being Levinas might be fun, but I had one burning desire.

A longing for thick, powerful muscles.

"How about an orc?"

"Oh, an orc...?"

"Yeah. They're big and strong, right?"

She said it was for Halloween use.

Surely a monster transformation would be possible?

As I was thinking this, the reactions around me seemed oddly strange.

"Gyeoul, why do you want to be an orc?"

"Because they're strong. I want to know what it feels like to be that powerful."

"Hmm... How about your sister then? I'm much stronger than an orc."

Oh.

Now that she mentioned it, that was true.

Yeoreum was incredibly strong.

There was no need to overthink this.

It was just an illusion item after all.

I decided to enjoy it for a little while.

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On the first floor of the guild building.

Jung Yu-na stood with her arms crossed, looking around the area between the park and the guild building.

'Where is that Yeoreum?'

She was supposed to help move some items.

Yeoreum was nowhere to be seen.

The items would be damaged if magic touched them, so levitation magic was out of the question.

Yeoreum's strength was desperately needed.

I should give her a call.

Just as Jung Yu-na was about to take out her smartphone, Gyeoul came running from afar with quite a lively gait.

"Hello, Gyeoul!"

"Hello there!"

"Huh...?"

Something seemed off about Gyeoul's behavior.

Her actions and way of speaking were brimming with confidence, unlike her usual self.

Had her wild side come out?

Our Gyeoul is just so cute, even when she's being wild.

Jung Yu-na didn't think much of Gyeoul's unusual behavior.

"Hee hee."

Levinas, disguised as Gyeoul, found it amusing that she had fooled Jung Yu-na.

After giggling, she puffed out her chest with an "Ahem."

She should try fooling other people too.

Gyeoul ran out of the park, looking for more people to trick.

"Hehe."

Gyeoul is so adorable.

Should I secretly adopt her?

As Jung Yu-na was having such thoughts, Gyeoul approached her again.

"......"

This time, it was an expressionless Gyeoul.

Gyeoul was looking up at Jung Yu-na with a stoic face.

'Huh?'

Didn't Gyeoul just leave?

Had she circled the guild building in such a short time?

Given Gyeoul's speed, it was entirely possible.

"Did you just run a lap around the building?"

"Yeah."

Gyeoul answered briefly and calmly.

In reality, it was Saebyeok wearing Gyeoul's disguise, but Saebyeok didn't reveal the truth.

She remembered Levinas's words about playing without getting caught.

Unaware of this, Jung Yu-na was simply confused.

"Hmm...?"

Gyeoul suddenly became so aloof.

Did something happen while she was circling the building?

As Jung Yu-na worried, Saebyeok stared intently at the luggage on the ground.

"Want some help?"

"It's okay. Yeoreum said she'd help."

"Alright. I'll be going then."

"O-okay. See you later?"

Jung Yu-na stared blankly at the door where Saebyeok had left.

The aloof Gyeoul seemed somehow strange.

If she could have used mana, she would have quickly identified who it was, but there were items nearby that would be damaged by mana.

Because of this, Jung Yu-na didn't realize that the one who left was actually Saebyeok.

'What was that about?'

Jung Yu-na shrugged and looked back towards the guild.

And there, Gyeoul was running out again.

This Gyeoul looked quite cheerful.

"Heh..."

She came running like a carefree child, tongue slightly out.

Her blank expression was indescribably cute.

Jung Yu-na thought about this new Gyeoul.

Maybe she was playing a game where she changed her personality every time she circled the building.

"Gyeoul."

"...!"

Gaeul, disguised as Gyeoul, ran towards Jung Yu-na.

Without hesitation, she leaped into Jung Yu-na's arms.

Even if she's playing at changing personalities, her habit of cuddling hasn't changed.

As Jung Yu-na was inwardly chuckling, Gaeul began licking her cheek enthusiastically.

There was no discomfort from the saliva.

It only evoked a sense of maternal love for this adorable behavior.

'Come to think of it...'

First was Levinas, second was Saebyeok, and now it's Gaeul?

So Gyeoul was imitating her family members.

Just as Jung Yu-na came to this conclusion.

"H-hey, everyone..."

It was Yeoreum's voice.

It sounded somewhat timid.

Perhaps she knew she was late for her promise.

Jung Yu-na carefully set Gaeul down from her arms.

Then, furrowing her brow slightly, she approached Yeoreum.

"Yeoreum, you!"

"...?"

"Do you know how long I've been waiting?"

"W-well..."

I'm actually Gyeoul.

Before Gyeoul could speak, Jung Yu-na pinched both of her cheeks and pulled.

Stretch-!

Jung Yu-na knew Yeoreum's body was tough.

That's why she pulled quite hard.

Even if Jung Yu-na, a wizard, pulled with all her might, it would only feel like a light poke to the physically strong Yeoreum.

However.

"Owwww."

Yeoreum screamed.

She flailed her arms up and down in pain.

It couldn't be helped.

It wasn't Yeoreum, but Gyeoul.

"Master...!"

A startled Gaeul came running.

Jung Yu-na, who thought Gaeul was Gyeoul, couldn't help but be greatly confused.

"W-why are you overreacting? It doesn't hurt at all."

"Ow..."

"Are you really going to be like this?"

To think she'd exaggerate in front of Gyeoul.

Jung Yu-na shook Gyeoul, who looked like Yeoreum, back and forth.

Her cheeks hurt and her body was being shaken.

Gyeoul could only make strange "Uhhh" sounds.

"I'm really going to get angry."

It doesn't hurt at all, yet you're acting like this.

Just as Jung Yu-na's brow furrowed deeply, about to lose her temper.

"Hey, kids. You need to listen to your sister's precautions before you go."

From afar, Yeoreum came running, waving her hand.

"Huh?"

If that's Yeoreum, then who am I holding onto?

A surprised Jung Yu-na blinked her eyes.

Finally coming to her senses, Gyeoul spoke up.

"I-I'm Gyeoul..."

"G-Gyeoul...?"

Jung Yu-na looked Gyeoul, who appeared as Yeoreum, up and down.

Slumped shoulders and a face on the verge of tears.

The real Yeoreum never gave off such a pitiful impression.

Gulp.

Jung Yu-na swallowed hard.

At that moment, the children came running from the park entrance.

"King! What are you doing?"

"When did you get here?"

All the children looked like Gyeoul.

Only then did Jung Yu-na realize she had made a terrible mistake.

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