SSS-Class Revival Hunter - Chapter 199

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◈ SSS-Class Revival Hunter ◈

Chapter 199: The Mirror Reflected in a Mirror (1)

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“Uburka...”

“This is the first time in my life I’ve felt this way. My heart is racing.”

“I-Is that so?”

Unable to think of anything to say, I merely moved my lips wordlessly.

[The Constellation 'The Muscle Pig Dreaming of Parricide' marvels at the sweetness of love.]

It was awkward.

‘What should I do?’

Should I bless a child who is feeling first love for the first time in hundreds of years since birth?

But the Black Dragon Master is a companion who has become one of my closest friends. Supporting only my son behind her back would prick my conscience.

“Anyway, congratulations on falling in love. My son. True love changes a person. It helps you progress in many ways..."

“Black Dragon Master, you said.”

Uburka grabbed my shoulder with a thud.

It was heavy.

Uburka’s palm was as huge as my head. The glittering eyes up close were somewhat, well, a lot, overwhelming.

Our child has beautiful eyes.

“Is that her real name?”

“No... Black Dragon Master doesn’t like being called by her real name. Even ‘Black Dragon Master’ is just a title meaning the owner of the Black Dragon Guild. Probably fewer than five people know her real name…”

“Oh wow!”

Uburka was impressed.

“The name itself is not easily granted! Excellent. Only the brave and capable are worthy to be with such a person. I can sense a meticulous character.”

“Uh-uh…”

Black Dragon Master isn't really the type to test the courage of those approaching her….

If anything, it's quite the opposite.

Black Dragon Master hardly expects anything from the world.

“What’s her favorite flower?”

“Uh, lavender and allium…”

“I don’t know these flowers. What about her favorite music?”

“She likes piano music... like melodies dropping note by note on a white canvas.... She surprisingly enjoys jazz too.”

“Sophisticated and elegant!”

“Yeah. She’s an amazing person….”

But should I really be telling him all this?

My heart grew increasingly tense as the pangs of conscience worsened.

However, Uburka didn’t care about my feelings and gripped my shoulder even tighter.

“Her hobbies? Favorite food? What does she usually do? When is her birthday?”

Son.

Blinded by love, have you lost all regard for your parent, for your own father?

I understand being in love for the first time, but my shoulder is quite sore.

“Her hobby is romance novels… Dammit. You should find this out yourself!”

I shook off Uburka’s hand.

“Why are you even asking me? You should know what your loved one likes just by looking in their eyes. If you're not confident, prepare and gift everything that she might like.”

“Ugor? Is that how it works?”

“Yes. But remember, Black Dragon Master is a person with clear boundaries. Don’t invade her space with your feelings unilaterally. Be polite. Ask for permission. Do you understand?”

“That’s complicated…”

“What’s so complicated about that?”

We both froze in shock.

Turning our heads, Black Dragon Master had already returned.

“What are you so surprised about? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“Oh, nothing. We were just discussing how difficult it is to deal with the Dream Demons.”

“Hmm... okay.”

Black Dragon Master shrugged her shoulders. Luckily, she didn’t seem suspicious of us.

Of course. It would be hard to imagine that the Constellation of the hobgoblins has fallen head over heels for her.

“I checked the other villages.”

“How was it?”

“The same. Everyone was asleep. But there was a significant discovery.”

Black Dragon Master concentrated aura on the tip of her index finger. Ssssh. The black aura drew in the air like ink.

“I found a map in the village chief's house. The maps in other villages were similar. It’s evidence they were sharing information about the New Continent. The paths of the pioneers can be inferred from this..."

Black Dragon Master drew the map with a serious gaze.

Her determination to save the children overcome by enchanted sleep was evident.

Stealing a glance at Black Dragon Master’s profile with her long hair cascading down, I fully understood Uburka’s feelings.

‘Worth falling for.’

A beautiful person.

Black Dragon Master rarely talks about herself. Even when she brings up old stories, it's not about her personally but about the past she shared with [comrades].

People who have raised arduous walls around their hearts always look beautiful to me.

A mark of once having tried to protect something.

“...King of Death. Are you listening to me?”

“Of course. I'm listening attentively.”

I nodded vigorously.

“Senior, the problem isn’t just our continent being invaded. If we wait a few more days, the children weakened by sleep will start dying in droves. We really don’t have much time.”

At most, less than a week.

Hearing my point, Black Dragon Master’s expression hardened.

“You’re right... Is there no good solution?”

“Dream Demons live in dreams, not reality. We need to enter the dream to persuade or subdue them.”

But.

"Persuading each Dream Demon one by one will never end. It will take too much time, and in the meantime, more children will die of weakness. We have no choice but to persuade the entire tribe at once.”

“Persuade them all at once...? How?”

“We invite the Dream Demons collectively instead of going to each one.”

I turned to Uburka.

“My plan is this. First, draw as many Dream Demons as possible into Uburka’s dream. Then, senior and I will enter Uburka’s dream to negotiate with the Dream Demons.”

“Ugor.”

Uburka blushed and shrank his shoulders for some reason.

Basically, he twisted his body like a worm.

“Are you saying that my daddy and his comrade will enter my dream? That… that’s a bit embarrassing. It feels like opening a secret that should not be easily shown.”

"......."

What’s embarrassing about that?

You’ve already received plenty of dream training from me.

This father is quite embarrassed by your shyness.

“...I'm sorry for not respecting your privacy. But we have to prevent a massacre, don’t we? Uburka. It would be great if our son could make a firm decision here.”

Uburka glanced at Black Dragon Master’s face.

“I understand. Ugor. For the greater good, I willingly offer my mind! More than anything, preventing the sacrifice of the innocent is paramount!”

Goodness.

It was too obviously a rehearsed line.

The desire of Uburka to impress Black Dragon Master was glaringly obvious, like direct sunlight, making me want to close my eyes and ignore the fact that he's my son.

"......?"

Unfortunately, Black Dragon Master didn't notice anything. She tilted her head once and then quickly got back to the point.

“Alright, King of Death. Your suggestion seems like the fastest solution. How do you plan to invite the Dream Demons?”

“Ah. First, I'll use the [Appearance in Dreams] item on a few and enter their dreams. I'll beat up every Dream Demon I meet so my reputation spreads among them. Then I'll tell them if they have any complaints, they should come to Uburka’s dream.”

“Okay.”

Black Dragon Master’s lips curled up.

“You’re reliable. It's good that I decided to work with you in this stage.”

“Ah, it's nothing. I always---.”

That's when I felt it.

The moment I was about to share a smile with Black Dragon Master, I felt an intensely fierce gaze.

"......."

Uburka was glaring at me with a ferocious look.

Calling it a gaze felt too weak, and even 'eyes' did not seem crude or forceful enough. Only 'eyeballs' suited the fierce light blazing from them.

In short, Uburka looked at me as if seeing the enemy of his life.

[The Constellation 'The Muscle Pig Dreaming of Parricide' considers you a thorn in his side.]

What?

[Constellation 'The Muscle Pig Dreaming of Parricide' suspects you might be a romantic rival.]

No.

Hey.

Hey! You crazy?

'I'm just friends with Black Dragon Master! Close friends!’

I discreetly wrote a message on Uburka’s forearm.

Uburka pouted his lips.

‘Aren’t you also a male? Suspicious.’

'I already have someone! You’re talking nonsense.’

‘What if your world allows multiple partners?’

I’m annoyed!

Even though he's my son, I’m incredibly irritated right now…!

‘Shut up! Don’t even speak of such a thing! I’ll cut your head off for blasphemy.’

‘Your strong denial makes it even more suspicious. Are you genuinely interested?’

‘Black Dragon Master and I shared life and death together! We’re friends! Smiling at each other is natural!’

‘What? You shared life and death? Ugor. Doesn’t that mean you want to be together from birth to death? I didn't know my daddy was such a promiscuous person. I’m deeply disappointed.’

‘You’re driving me nuts!?’

Black Dragon Master watched the bizarre scene of father and son bickering, utterly clueless.

“......What are you two doing?”

“Just now, my daddy was encouraging me. Ugor.”

Uburka forced a hearty smile.

“In any case, Daddy’s problem is that he worries far too much. I reigned as the strongest being in the entire thousand-year history of the Earth Spirit Tribe, you know. He is an absurdly doting father.”

“Oh?”

Black Dragon Master seemed interested.

"You’re like that when you're together?”

"Exactly. Though you might not know, but to me, daddy is quite the nag. Personally, it’s very noisy being with him.”

“Heh.”

For the first time, Uburka carried on a pleasant conversation with the Black Dragon Master.

Suddenly, Uburka glanced at me with a smile in his eyes.

[The Constellation 'The Muscle Pig Dreaming of Parricide' is keeping you in check.]

This guy?

“Morning training, aura manipulation, deeper understanding of Divine Art of the Demonic Heaven. He interferes with everything. I wish he would keep a proper distance. Being close only tires me out.”

This brat?

“I wish he would start becoming independent from his son. I cannot keep looking after Daddy forever, can I? He is so starved for affection that he clings to anyone nearby at the slightest opportunity. You saw it earlier, writing on my forearm so we could exchange coded messages... Frankly, it was creepy.”

This punk?

‘You ungrateful thing!’

I was trembling with rage.

Fatherly affection means nothing in the face of romantic emotions!

Is this why they say raising a son only leaves you full of regret?

“Ah ha.”

Black Dragon Master chuckled, covering her mouth with the back of her hand.

“You really get along well. Both of you.”

Her eyes were filled with warm light.

It was not attraction, but goodwill.

“Arguing with a smile means you’re open with each other. When you first declared you’d raise a goblin, I wondered what you were thinking, but it was needless worry. King of Death. You’ll be a good friend to your children.”

Even that kindness was directed not at Uburka, but at me.

“Oh... thank you…”

“What for? I give praise when it’s due.”

A warm atmosphere settled between the Black Dragon Master and me.

"......."

Uburka’s face soured.

[The Constellation 'The Muscle Pig Dreaming of Parricide' deeply resents you!]

This is crazy.

Black Dragon Master has watched my romance with Raviel in real-time and knows that there’s no man as harmless as me in this world. I only have eyes for Raviel. No matter how close we are, there’s no chance of love or romance blooming.

‘And this son of mine!’

What can I do?

As a father, I can’t interfere with my son’s love life.

I suppressed the exploding emotions in my chest and quietly stood up.

“I’ll... go threaten the Dream Demons. Black Dragon Master, please wait here with Uburka...”

“Really? Are you sure? The [Appearance in Dreams] costs 100 points each.”

“It’s okay. I can always earn more points later...”

“I’ve got a good junior. Really.”

Black Dragon Master smiled and patted me on the shoulder.

“I’ll see if I can find a way to treat the sleeping children’s malnutrition. Hurry back, King of Death.”

Pat pat.

Her touch on my shoulder overflowed with friendship.