# Chapter 12
Chapter 12
“An egg?
Oh, the quail egg I summoned yesterday…”
“Quail…?
Nope.
It’s a baby egg.
Heugyeomryong was born.”
Bunny wiped her nose and whispered like she was sharing a secret, making Kiriel Yudia tilt his head slightly.
“It’s hard to believe a dragon could be born from such a small egg…”
Boom!
Crash!
Flash!
Again, thunder and lightning struck above Bunny’s head, never seeming to get tired of it.
With teary eyes and a droopy face, Bunny looked up at Kiriel Yudia.
“Whimper…”
Kiriel Yudia glanced at Bunny, who was mumbling, “Baby egg… Heugyeomryong…,” and without realizing it, he turned to look at the quail egg clutched in Bunny’s hands.
“Well, maybe… a one in ten million chance…”
At that absurd muttering, everyone around them sucked in a breath.
They were shocked by Kiriel Yudia’s blatant lie.
After all, Kiriel Yudia was known for his honesty, a virtue of the Yudia family, which symbolized holiness.
He was famous for telling children who asked, “Can I be like Kiriel-nim too?!” that “Even if you’re born again, it’s impossible…” before going on his way.
“Right?”
Bunny, who didn’t even know what ‘one in ten million’ meant, was just happy to hear that it could happen and smiled brightly again.
Kiriel Yudia’s eyes widened slightly.
‘She smiles well.’
Kiriel Yudia thought to himself and opened his mouth.
“So, why did you tell me about the strange disease?”
“Oh!”
Ahem.
Kiriel Yudia stared at Bunny, who cleared her throat.
“Bunny is smart!
And I also have an excellent egg!”
“Really…?”
“Yes!
And a super great big sorcerer… will come too!”
As Bunny spoke, Kiriel Yudia’s head slowly tilted to one side.
In reality, people from the Yudia family couldn’t become sorcerers.
Divine power and magic were complete opposites.
“Yes!
So if you have Bunny, you’ll gain a huge advantage!”
Bunny gave a thumbs up.
Then, she put the egg back into her bag, pulled something out, and quietly placed it in Kiriel Yudia’s hand.
It was a rather heavy cloth pouch.
From the jingling sound, it seemed to be a money pouch.
“I can do everything myself, it’s not troublesome at all, and you even get an allowance!”
“I see…”
So, what was the conclusion of this long and overly drawn-out story?
Kiriel Yudia looked at the dirty, old cloth pouch still warm with the child’s touch and thought to himself.
“Handsome Ajusshi.”
Ajusshi…?
Kiriel Yudia blinked at the surprising title.
“Bunny!
Will you raise me?”
“…What?”
“If you act now, there’s a special sale!”
Bunny, thinking back to how people rushed and lined up when she heard this phrase at the market, spoke firmly.
“Bunny, future great sorcerer…!”
Great…!
“Needs a guardian!”
Realizing that no one was lined up behind her, Bunny, being clever, followed Luriel’s teaching and stood behind the best-looking person.
Hummmm――
In Bunny’s words, the surroundings were quiet.
It felt as if a strong wind had blown through the room.
Kiriel Yudia, who was crouched down with his chin in his hand, quietly smiled as he looked at Bunny.
“You need a guardian?”
“Yes!
Bunny wants to become an adult… but you need a guardian to become an adult.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“Then why me?
There are lots of other people.”
“Black hair!
Red eyes!”
At Bunny’s words, Kiriel Yudia froze.
“You’re super cool!!
Pretty!
Bunny likes you the most.”
Kiriel Yudia’s eyes widened at the child’s sparkling gaze.
He had heard things like creepy, unlucky, or ominous, but this was the first time he was called cool and pretty.
“And…”
Bunny leaned in close and whispered as if sharing a secret.
“You’re the most handsome Ajusshi.
Uh… it’s important.”
“My eyes are pretty?”
Kiriel Yudia stared at Bunny, who was speaking words that made no sense to him and asked.
“Yes!”
Without any hesitation, Bunny’s answer made Kiriel Yudia’s pupils widen momentarily, then slowly shrink.
He slowly nodded.
“Alright, then…”
His slightly drawn-out voice returned with a hint of a smile.
“Shall I be Bunny’s guardian…?”
Bunny’s eyes grew wide at Kiriel Yudia’s words.
“Really?”
“Yes.
I didn’t have much to do, and I don’t have any kids.”
Besides, the strange and subtle presence of demonic energy was bothering him, so keeping Bunny close would be better.
‘That way, I can dispose of her quickly if something happens.’
If she’s a demon child, it would be better to get rid of her as soon as possible.
“Ajusshi, are you Bunny’s guardian now?!”
When Kiriel Yudia nodded his head again with a relaxed expression, Bunny’s face lit up with joy.
Kiriel Yudia’s eyes widened once more.
‘Ruri, you’re a genius!’
Just as Luriel said, Bunny actually found a guardian.
A moment ago, there wasn’t even one!
“Thank you very much!
Bunny will serve you super-duper well!”
Bunny raised her thumb proudly.
Of course, Kiriel didn’t understand a single word.
‘If Bunny becomes a great demon king, I’ll have to make sure she makes me rich.’
With that thought, Bunny, who had finished her business, gave a deep bow and turned around to leave, but then stopped suddenly.
Her eyes met with Alan, who stood alone, distanced from the crowd.
His eyes seemed to be filled with shock, or maybe even betrayal.
“Oh!”
The great snake doesn’t have a mom or dad either!
‘To become a good adult, you need a mom and dad.’
The great snake also wants to be a great adult!
Bunny came to her own conclusion, blinked her eyes, then jumped down from the platform and grabbed Alan’s hand.
“Come here, great snake!”
“Huh?
What are you…!”
With Bunny pulling him with her small hands, Alan hesitated, but in the end, he awkwardly let himself be dragged along by the child.
“What’s wrong, Ajusshi…?”
Bunny stopped mid-sentence.
‘Ajusshi… feels distant.’
You’re supposed to get close to your guardian.
“Kiriel.
It’s Kiriel Yudia…”
As if reading Bunny’s hesitation, Kiriel Yudia casually said his name.
After all, he didn’t like being called Ajusshi either.
No one wants to be called that by a kid they’re supposed to look after.
“Announcing the arrival of Duke Ludvrid Yudia, First Holy Knight Commander Klein Yudia, and Lady Salame Yudia, along with Sir Kiriel Yudia.”
Bunny’s eyes sparkled as she recalled the names she had learned.
“Sir!”
“…”
“Great snake… no, Alan needs to become an adult too, so can you raise Alan as well?
It won’t be a bother, right?
Right?”
“Huh?
Don’t say weird things and let go of this… mmph.”
Thud!
Standing on her tiptoes, Bunny covered Alan’s mouth with her small, leaf-like hand.
“Shh.
Don’t say mean things.”
Bunny whispered softly into Alan’s ear and then quickly turned back to look at Kiriel Yudia.
“It’s okay!
Bunny will take good care of him with nice words!
Bunny also takes good care of sweet potatoes and potatoes!”
Alan’s mouth dropped open at being compared to sweet potatoes and potatoes.
‘It won’t matter, right?’
Kiriel Yudia glanced at Alan after hearing Bunny’s words and, with a lazy look, nodded slowly.
“Do as you wish.”
At Kiriel Yudia’s words, Alan’s eyes grew as wide as saucers.
Kiriel Yudia looked at Alan’s shocked face for a moment before slowly straightening his crouched body.
He could feel the shocked stares around him, but Kiriel and Bunny remained completely uninterested.
It wasn’t just the side families attending the party who were shocked.
Even Duke Ludvrid Yudia and Kiriel Yudia’s siblings looked equally astonished.
It was clear to anyone that this decision hadn’t been agreed upon.
“Thank you!
I’ll come back again!
Goodbye!”
Bunny bowed her head and took Alan’s hand, walking quickly toward the exit.
Alan, much taller than Bunny, awkwardly followed behind her, his hand held tightly by the small girl.
Unlike before, Bunny’s rabbit-shaped bag, which hung loosely without anything inside, swayed back and forth as she cheerfully wiggled with every step.
“…Ah.”
Kiriel Yudia had intended to set up a meeting to ask if Bunny needed anything, or if she wanted a new room, or how much allowance she’d need, but he froze in place.
The child left the party without looking back as if that was all she needed to hear.
Kiriel Yudia stood there for a long time, unable to move from his spot.