How a Black-Haired Barbarian Survived the Labyrinth in Another World-Chapter 72: Salvation? Narrative

The harsh sunlight blazed down on the temple’s courtyard.

Jeong Yushin stood silently.

Fraud?

How did the magic stone come to be?

A treasure obtained through blood and sweat, and yet the situation had spiraled into this?

“...Tell me, in detail. Who took the magic stone? What’s going on... what are you talking about?”

Jeong Yushin stammered.

“Ah! It’s not that the magic stone was stolen or anything.”

Big-Nose answered.

Not stolen?

The confusion deepened.

Big-Nose pulled the magic stone from his bag and showed it to Jeong Yushin.

“The appraisal results confirm it’s a high-grade magic stone. However, about half of its magic has been used up, so the purity of the magic isn’t very high.”

What the hell did that mean?

There was something about Big-Nose’s words that Jeong Yushin couldn’t quite grasp.

He furrowed his brows.

“I understood that someone took half of the magic from the stone. But why does that affect the purity of the magic?”

“It’s because the empty space in the stone has been filled with chaotic energy.”

Mion stepped forward and explained the void.

“I see. Thank you, Priest Mion.”

Jeong Yushin expressed his gratitude, while inwardly grinding his teeth.

‘Oswald, you bastard, are you messing with me?’

He had thought it was a bit too easy.

Pretending to be the coolest guy in the world, and then pulling off a half-used magic stone trick?

Not an easy guy to deal with.

Jeong Yushin had thought he had gained some experience in the labyrinth city. Apparently, that was a misconception. This was the first time he’d seen someone shamelessly spin a tale about a used magic stone.

He was in a very foul mood.

Cain interrupted.

“This is ridiculous. A moment ago, you were acting all heroic, like you were going to save the world, and now this? How embarrassing. I’m embarrassed for you.”

Jeong Yushin’s face turned red with shame and anger.

He couldn’t argue. It was the truth.

He had confidently declared he would pay for it, then took his girlfriend to a restaurant for a nice meal, only to leave without paying. It felt like that.

He just wanted to crawl into a rat hole and disappear.

“Brother! Skah is doing everything he can to help those in need. Why criticize him instead of supporting him? This is disappointing.”

Mion stepped forward, defending Jeong Yushin and speaking to Cain.

Cain staggered back slightly.

“Sorry, little sister. I made a big mistake.”

Jeong Yushin shook his head and spoke.

“No, it’s my fault. Cain is right. It’s all my fault.”

Then he lowered his head and added,

“I apologize for taking your time. I’m sorry.”

Cain immediately changed his expression and waved his hand.

“Go ahead.”

Just then, Mion spoke up.

“Skah! I have an idea.”

An idea?

At her hopeful voice, Jeong Yushin looked up.

“What’s the idea?”

“If we use high-purity magic, it should work. Of course, there are other things we need to check first.”

“Little sister, where do you expect to get high-purity magic?”

“Skah’s magic has high purity.”

“...”

A moment of silence passed.

“...Little sister, how do you know that?”

Cain finally opened his mouth.

Mion froze for a moment, then fidgeted with her fingers before speaking.

“Well... when the monster mutation incident happened in front of the labyrinth, I treated Skah. That’s when I realized.”

“Hmm... really?”

Cain tilted his head.

“Ahem! I heard from Edell that she used her wealth to help with the treatment. If that’s true, I think high-purity magic still resides in Edell’s body. That’s probably why she’s still alive. It’s something that can be done.”

Mion explained.

“...Priest Mion!”

Jeong Yushin’s eyes filled with gratitude.

“Skah, let’s try it.”

Mion smiled softly as she spoke.

“Yes!”

Jeong Yushin answered energetically, looking at Mion.

If there was a saint in the world, it must be someone like her.

Kind and generous.

But.

There was one small question left.

Why, with such an angelic heart, had Mion stolen his underwear?

The question couldn’t continue. Cain urged.

“Let’s go. We have a lot to do today.”

“Understood. Big-Nose, lead the way.”

“Yes, Skah!”

Jeong Yushin and Mion followed Big-Nose as he led them through the streets.

They soon reached a shabby house at the end of a narrow alley.

Knock knock.

Big-Nose knocked on the wooden door.

“...Who’s there?”

From behind the wooden door, a fox beastman’s voice was heard.

Luna’s voice.

It wasn’t the lively voice she had when playing with the slimes in the inn hall.

There was a mixture of wariness and fear in it.

“It’s Luna. Skah and his friends have come to see Edell. Can you open the door?”

“...What?!”

With a creak, the door opened, as if it were going to break.

Luna was standing there.

Her eyes were red, as if she had been crying until recently.

“Ugh...!”

Luna rubbed her eyes and wiped away the remaining tears. Then she cautiously spoke.

“Who is the person with you?”

“Hello? It’s Luna, right? This is Mion. She’s a priest of the Earth Mother. And this next to her is Cain, a knight from the Labyrinth City.”

“Wh...what’s this about?”

Jeong Yushin stepped forward.

“Luna, we’ve come to treat your mother. Can you take us to her?”

Luna’s eyes widened for a moment, but quickly sank.

“Really? But... all the doctors said they couldn’t treat her. And she’s asleep right now. She coughed all night and only just managed to fall asleep...”

Luna answered hesitantly, her voice faintly laced with distrust.

“Luna.”

Jeong Yushin knelt down and met Luna’s gaze.

“Just trust me once.”

At Jeong Yushin’s words, Luna grabbed her skirt tightly.

“...Now you want me to trust you? When people came and lied to us when my mom was sick! They said it was a high-grade magic stone! That it was expensive! My mom even sold her store to buy it! Ugh! And they all pretended like they didn’t care!”

Luna’s voice grew louder at the end.

“I see.”

“Adults are all liars!”

Jeong Yushin quietly looked at Luna’s face. She wasn’t looking him in the eye, just staring down at the floor.

Luna’s words didn’t have logic, but they were full of raw emotion.

Calling him daddy but not being able to trust the help he offered.

Now, it all made sense.

She wanted to rely on someone, but couldn’t fully trust them, struggling and suffering in the process.

“Luna, did you hear someone calling for you?”

A voice came from beyond the door. It was Edell’s voice.

Luna stiffened.

“Please, follow me.”

Luna lowered her shoulders and opened the door to Edell’s room.

Creeeak.

The room inside was the same as before. The only difference was Edell’s complexion.

She looked even paler than yesterday.

“Cough... It seems like we have a lot of guests today. The captain of the knights and a priestess, huh.”

Edell weakly smiled.

Jeong Yushin approached Edell’s bedside and knelt down on one knee.

“Edell, I’m afraid I can’t accept your request regarding the godparent issue.”

“Ugh...!”

Luna’s soft gasp came from behind.

“...Is that so? I’m sorry for asking such a difficult favor. Cough.”

Disappointment colored her voice.

Edell’s face grew even paler.

Jeong Yushin took out the magic stone.

“I’ve come instead to treat you. I’m not sure if it will work, but I’ve brought trusted friends to help. Would you like to try it?”

“...Skah.”

Jeong Yushin and Edell briefly locked eyes.

Edell seemed like she wanted to say something, but in the end, she nodded without a word.

Mion stepped forward and gently took Edell’s hand.

“Then let’s begin the examination.”

About ten minutes later, Mion spoke.

“It seems possible. As expected, there is still high-purity magic in her body. The magic waves aren’t much different from Skah’s.”

“What should I do?”

“Please hand me the magic stone. After extracting the magic from the stone, I’ll need to circulate it into Edell’s body.”

Jeong Yushin handed the magic stone over.

Mion carefully stepped closer to Jeong Yushin and stood by him.

Her round, soft bottom lightly tapped against his.

“Mion, don’t get too close.”

“Edell, I’ll need to remove the blanket for the treatment. It’ll take a while—about six hours. Since we need to concentrate, can everyone but Skah leave the room?”

Cain pointed out, but Mion completely ignored him and continued to explain the procedure.

“Understood.”

“Tch.”

Big-Nose and Cain agreed, but Luna hesitated.

Did she want to stay by her mother’s side?

Mion looked at Luna.

“Luna, can you promise to stay quiet?”

“Yes.”

Creeak.

Big-Nose and Cain left the room.

The treatment preparations were complete.

Mion took a deep breath, holding the magic stone in one hand and Edell’s hand in the other.

The magic slowly began to flow into Edell’s body.

“Ugh!”

Edell trembled in pain.

Luna covered her mouth and quietly watched her mother.

Five hours passed.

Edell bit her lip and twisted her body little by little.

Mion’s expression tightened.

“As expected, the magic is insufficient.”

Mion set the magic stone down and reached out to Jeong Yushin.

“Skah, take my hand and relax.”

“Yes.”

Jeong Yushin extended his hand and took Mion’s.

Her soft hand.

He felt a warm energy.

It was a strange feeling.

How should he describe it?

It felt familiar.

It was hard to explain in words.

If he had to summarize it, it was just Mion’s kind of magic.

Jeong Yushin relaxed his mind as Mion instructed and let her magic guide his own.

Jeong Yushin’s magic, led by Mion’s guidance, flowed into Edell’s body.

Then.

Something unexpected happened.

Edell, who had been silently holding back her moans, suddenly screamed.

“Eek!”

Edell’s body jerked.

It was a voice of surprise at a sensation she had never felt before.

“Edell, just hold on a little longer. We’re almost done!”

Mion said urgently.

“Wha...what’s this...?!”

Edell’s voice was slurred.

Her body trembled.

Her soft yellow fox ears twitched.

“Wait...wait! Priest Mion! This feels... weird...! Huh!”

Edell cried out desperately.

Jeong Yushin felt an uneasy emotion rising within him.

Could it be that his magic wave didn’t match Edell’s?

“Hold on!”

Mion said firmly.

“Mom!”

Luna, who had been anxious, finally ran to Edell and took her other hand.

“Mom! Don’t go!”

Tears rolled down Luna’s round eyes.

“Ho...hooo?!”

Edell’s frail body lifted slightly.

Her lower half began to move aggressively, as if craving something, jerking back and forth.

“J...Janken?!”

Edell stopped speaking and, with her lips curled, gasped for air.

Tears welled up in Edell’s eyes.

Her loosened tongue couldn’t pronounce words properly.

Her face, once pale, had now turned red.

As she twisted and turned, Edell’s pajamas became disheveled.

Jeong Yushin and Edell’s eyes met.

“Edell, hang in there.”

“Skah! This...! Huh?!”

Edell’s eyes rolled back.

“Mom!”

“This...like this! Luna’s watching! No...noooo!!!”

Edell bit her lip with all her strength, but she couldn’t resist.

Jeong Yushin’s weak magic surged

through Edell’s body, targeting only her weak spots and wreaking havoc.

Thud.

Jeong Yushin’s pure magic pierced the hardened dam of magic.

Everything collapsed.

“Wooohooooo!!!”

Edell cried out as her hips lifted high into the air.

“Mom!!!”

Luna screamed as well.

Thud.

Edell’s body, drained of strength, collapsed back onto the bed.

“Huff...huff.”

Breathing heavily, her red face still clenched in pain.

Tears streamed down her cheeks from how much pain she had endured.

Jeong Yushin’s heart thumped as he watched Edell.

Was the treatment finished?

“All done. The magic stagnation is completely gone.”

Mion wiped the sweat from her brow as she spoke.

“Then...?!”

“Yes. Luna, your mother is fully cured.”

“Huh! Thank you!”

Luna rushed forward and hugged both Mion and Jeong Yushin.

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Jeong Yushin looked at Mion.

“Priest Mion, thank you. I don’t know how to repay you.”

“No. I’m just happy to have helped you, Skah.”

Mion smiled warmly.

Jeong Yushin lowered his head and looked at Luna.

“Luna, from now on, you can call me uncle. No need to call me daddy. If you ever need help, I’ll always be there.”

Luna ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) looked up at Jeong Yushin’s face, then silently leaned into his chest, rubbing her face against him.

Jeong Yushin smiled and gently patted her head.

Creak.

Big-Nose and Cain entered the room.

“Is it over?”

Cain asked.

“Yes, brother.”

Cain was about to say something but stopped himself and handed over a wooden cup.

It was filled with strawberry juice. He must have gone to the market for it.

“Good job. Little one, have some too. Wipe your nose.”

Cain took a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped Luna’s face, then handed her the drink.

“Thank you.”

Luna bowed her head toward Cain.

Cain awkwardly scratched his cheek and handed the handkerchief to Mion.

Jeong Yushin stood up, tidied up the room, and covered Edell with a blanket.

Edell had quietly fallen asleep as if she had lost consciousness.

“Big-Nose, stay here and take care of Edell and Luna.”

“I’d like to ask that of you, actually.”

Big-Nose’s eyes were red.

Jeong Yushin gave Big-Nose a pat on the shoulder and left the room.

The evening was growing darker.

The three of them walked down the street.

Cain spoke.

“Mion, good job.”

“Thank you. Brother.”

“Tonight, we should rest. Are you tired?”

“Yes. I’m sorry. You came out because of me...”

“It’s okay. Sometimes, these things happen.”

Cain smiled and patted his chest.

Jeong Yushin stopped in his tracks.

It was getting late, and he was planning to return to Dalmong’s inn.

“Thank you both for helping today. Because of you, Edell and Luna are safe.”

Mion smiled silently.

Cain cleared his throat, patted Jeong Yushin’s shoulder, and spoke.

“You did a good job too.”

“Then, I’ll go ahead.”

“Yeah.”

Mion and Cain watched Jeong Yushin’s back as he walked away.

“How is it? Skah’s a good person, right?”

“Heh! He’s not a bad guy. Though a little unsettling.”

Cain cleared his throat and revised his opinion on Jeong Yushin.

The siblings shared a small smile and began walking down the street again.