Chapter 54


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    I opened my eyes slowly in a slightly refreshed mood.


    I felt the vacancy in the ce where Speranza was sleeping.


    As I slowly rose, I heard Lia’s voice with a knock on the door.


    – Sihyeon, are you up?


    “Yes, I just woke up.”


    – I’ming in.


    As the door slowly opened, Lia showed up.


    There were trays and steaming bowls in both hands.


    As she approached the bed, the delicious smell shook my stomach.


    It was only then, I realized that I had not eaten anything since morning.


    “Aren’t you hungry? I brought mushroom soup.”


    “Thank you. But Speranza…?”


    “Don’t worry. She’s having dinner at the Dining room.”


    “I see.”


    I nodded and realized something and looked at Lia with surprise.


    “But… Lia?”


    “Yes?”


    “Who made this mushroom soup?”


    Lia quickly turned her gaze towards me and gave me a sulky look.


    “I didn’t make it, so don’t worry.”


    “Then who….?”


    “Mr. Kaneff made it.”


    “The boss made it..?”


    I was surprised and looked at the bowl of mushroom soup.


    It was hard to imagine Kaneff making soup.


    “I tried it, and it tasted good.”


    Lia scooped the soup herself and blew it, and brought a spoon of soup towards my mouth.


    “Here, Open your mouth.”


    “I can eat it by myself…”


    “Come on. My arm hurts.”


    “…”


    Lia forced me to open my mouth


    I can’t help but be embarrassed.


    But soon I forgot that, as the warm mushroom soup went rushing through my mouth.


    It did not have any outstanding taste, but the chewing taste of the moderately seasoned ingredients and coarsely trimmed ingredients was surprisingly not bad.


    I was only embarrassed at first, but after that, I ate the soup that Lia handed mefortably.


    Few minutester, Speranza burst open the door with a cute step.


    Speranza came right up to the bed and clung to me.


    “Darling, did you enjoy your meal?”


    “Yes papa.”


    I patted Speranza gently, and began to eat the soup from Lia again.


    Speranza, who was watching the scene from the side, suddenly leaned forward.


    “Me too… I want to do it for my papa, too.”


    “Oh, Speranza, do you want to take care of your dad.?”


    “Un”


    Lia handed her a spoon with a proud look on her face.


    Speranza scooped a lot of soup with a spoon and brought it to my mouth.


    I couldn’t ovee the sparkling eyes full of expectations, and carefully ate the soup.


    Speranza looked very proud.


    After that, with the help of Lia and Speranza, almost all the soup in the bowl was emptied.


    – Knock, knock, knock.


    – Sihyeon, this is Andras.


    Andras’ voice was heard with a knock.


    Then he came into the room with Kaneff.


    “How are you feeling?”


    “I’m alright. Thanks for your concern.”


    Kaneff sat on the edge of the bed and looked at the empty bowl.


    “Was the soup good?”


    “Yes. I heard Boss made it for me. I really enjoyed the meal. Thank you.”


    “Oh, is that mushroom soup? I miss it a lot. It bring back the memories of the good old days……ouch..”


    “Andras…”


    Andras’s side got poked by Kaneff while Andras was talking.


    For a moment there was a heavy silence of unknown reason.


    Andras trying to make up for the mistake, deliberately brought up another topic in a cheerful voice.


    “Oh! I have some good news for you, Sihyeon.”


    “Good news….?”


    “I was originally nning to request it through a report. But Ryan seemed to have moved first. As he said that day, it was decided to provide additional manpower to the Demon Farm.”


    “Wow ! That’s great news.”


    It was really good news.


    When I first came to the farm, just me and Lia were enough, but now we were a little tight since the number of things that needed to done here had increased.


    “That’s unexpectedly fast.?”


    “I can’t believe the Castle moved so fast.”


    “Do you want to know who the new Demon that got assigned to the farm?”


    “What? Is it already decided?”


    Kaneff asked with a little startled expression.


    Me and Lia began to get excited to know about the details of the new Demon, who might be a new Farm member.


    Andras took a moment to raise our expectations.


    When our expectations reached their peak, he revealed the identity in a bright voice.


    “The eldest son of the Schnarpe family and Vice-Cheif of the Germours, will take charge under the orders of the Ministry of Demon Resources.”


    “………”


    “You don’t like it, don’t you?”


    Lia and Kaneff looked openly displeased, and I smiled vaguely.


    Andras quickly became sullen, perhaps disappointed by the lukewarm response.


    “Hey! What are you going to do about the position of Vice-Chief of Germours?”


    “Don’t worry about that. I’m going to help with the farm work while continuing the role of Vice-Chief.”


    “Then isn’t it the same as before.?”


    “No, previously when I came to the farm, I came as if I was hiding and running away, but now I cane officially.”


    At Andras’ confident manner Lia shook her head, and Kaneff let out a sigh of absurdity and anger.


    “Oh, my God! You are still a little out of your mind. I thought thatcklustre personality of yours got fixed, but it doesn’t seem to be the case… Come here. Let’s have a serious conversation after a long time.”


    “Oh my!”


    Andras quickly hid behind my back in astonishment hearing the word conversation.


    Of course hisrge size body did not even got half covered


    “Come here quickly?”


    “Stop it, Boss. Andras helped me a lot on the farm. Even Today the healer was also brought by Andras.”


    “….!”


    As I defended him, Kaneff lowered his ferocious spirit and stepped back.


    “If Andras could help me, I’d feel safe. Andras, I’m looking forward to working with you from now on.”


    To be honest, at first, I was a little disappointed, but now I sincerely weed his joining.


    Speranza, who was next to me, also patted Andras’ hunched shoulder and expressed her wee in her own way.


    Andras’ emotional voice came from behind my back.


    “T..the only ones who think about me are Sihyeon and Speranza. I’ll do my best to help you with the farm work.”


    “Congrattions Mr. Andras. You don’t have toe to eat with wary eyes from now on.”


    Lia congratted Andras, but Kaneff kept a grim look on his face until the end.


    “Oh! And I think there’s one more personing besides me. I’ve heard that he’ll probably be entrusted with the duty of escorting Sihyeon.”


    “An escort….for me?”


    “Lia has protected you so far, but it wasn’t her original mission.”


    “Well, do I even need an escort ? I don’t think there will be anything particrly dangerous while working on the farm.”


    I personally felt a little burdened by the word escort.


    However, the opinions of the other farm members werepletely different.


    “Of course, I don’t think it’s a bad idea for me to apany Sihyeon, but it would be much better if you could have a separate escort.”


    “Lia’s right. You never know when, where, what will happen.”


    “I agree. That’s why Demon Lord Castle feels serious about this and wants to put more personnel in it.”


    I thought it would go on regardless of my will.


    I hope it’s not too much of a burden…


    The next morning.


    I left the farm building with a lighter body.


    I just rested for a day without thinking, but I felt very refreshed.


    I heard the cries of baby Yakum from afar.


    Po wo woooo


    Pow wo wooo


    Poo wo woooo


    As soon as the three baby Yakum siblings saw me, they ran towards me.


    Normally, they would have jumped towards me as soon as they saw me, but now they were very cautious.


    They hovered around me, smelled me, and looked around my body.


    Perhaps they were trying to check my physical condition.


    “I’m sorry. I’ve worried you guys, haven’t I ? You don’t have to worry so much now that I’m all right.”


    I never thought the day woulde when baby Yakums would be worrying about me.


    While such behavior was somewhat awkward, I felt proud of their growth.


    When I soothed the worried baby Yakums, this time, other Yakums, including Hermosa, flocked around me.


    Like the baby Yakums, they were trying to check my condition themselves.


    I had no choice but to pat them one by one to soothe their anxiety.


    Atst Bighorn appeared looked down at me.


    “Did you worry about me, Bighorn?”


    – Boo!


    When I asked a little yfully, Bighorn made a loud cry and immediately turned his back.


    I giggled to myself as the shy Bighorn felt weird.


    “I was surprised when Sihyeon suddenly copsed yesterday Popi . Are you okay now popi ?”


    “Candy Uncle, are you okay? I was so worried.”


    “Are you sick? Should I get some healthy herbs from oldman roon?”


    “It’s good to expand the strawberry field for the vigers, but Sihyeon’s healthes first. If you have any difficulties, please feel free to tell me.”


    Gyuri, Miru, Revilli, and Lagos.


    Everyone was sincerely worried about the fact that I took a rest since I wasn’t feeling well.


    The same was true for the residents of Elden Vige, who worked in the strawberry field.


    I copsed due to overwork, but I felt proud. I felt like I was being recognized by this many people for my efforts.


    Ironically, I felt that I had to work harder as much as I got recognized.


    After spending most of the day telling everyone ‘I’m fine’.


    It was almost evening.


    On my way back to the farm from the strawberry field, I saw Andras standing next to the farm building.


    Next to him was a Demon, I have never seen before.


    “Andras, When did you came.?”


    “I just got here. Sihyeon, are youing back from the strawberry field.”


    “Yes, by the way, who’s next to you?”


    “He is the Demon, who will be your escort.”


    “Really…it’s quick.?”


    I was surprised at his unexpectedly fast appointment from the Demon Lord Castle.


    It was onlyst night that it was brought up, but the personnel got appointed today


    “I was also a little surprised. I guess the Castle had a nned it in advance.”


    ” I see.”


    I nodded unnaturally and peeked at the Demon next to Andras.


    Pitch-dark hair and eyes, handsome appearance, luxurious clothes and long horns.


    It was obviously a noble man’s attire, that did not suit the farm.


    “Sihyeon, this is Alfred Leon Verdi, the third son of the Verdi family.”


    “Hello, I’m Lim Sihyeon.”


    I greeted him first with the most wee expression possible.


    “…… ”


    The Demon nced up and down at me with a nk face, and said in a very insensitive manner.


    “Are you the new Ester? You don’t seem anything special.”