I Don't Want This Reincarnation [1]

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As I stared blankly at the bacon sandwich, I felt thirsty, so I picked up the glass next to me. The scent of sour orange juice hit the tip of my nose.

"When does the payoff end?"

"Well."

Even though he couldn't see ahead, Elohim didn't hesitate to sit across from me and answer.

"I'm not going for a few days. We just sent you there. Helping the two kids is truly your strength."

Untying the pale green ribbon tied to the vase in the centre of the table, he tied his hair low into a single one and dropped it over one of his shoulders.

"Still, I'm glad you recovered your energy sooner than I thought. The situation was so difficult that I expected you to sleep for a few more days."

Recovered quickly? I tilted my head, swallowing the sliced ​​sandwich.

"How long has it been before I woke up?"

"It took about two days. Originally, you should have slept for four days, but..."

Elohim smiled slightly and lowered his face slightly.

"Thanks to the item, the time to recharge energy seems to be much shorter than usual."

"Ah."

When I heard that, I remembered the bracelet belatedly. I asked awkwardly, covering the bracelet with the other hand.

"I'm sorry. I selfishly did..."

"You don't have to apologize. It's a good thing that it helped your recovery."

"But, that. It can be tracked."

"You don't have to worry about that part. Since this place was created by us, it's impossible to trace... After all, Cheon Sa-yeon, that child knows that you are with us."

He knew it. I guessed it from the moment I intervened in the dream where Elohim would enter.

Anyway, I was relieved that it didn't matter. After eating all of the leftover sandwiches to fill my stomach, Elohim gave me a new cup of tea. I took it and drank it gratefully, moving my gaze to the fox, who was still rolling near the edge of the table.

Even though the table was wide, if it rubbed like that and fell, wouldn't it hurt. I was contemplating whether I would rather lift it up and move it to the centre, but Elohim, who sat still, opened his mouth first.

"Contrary to its appearance, it's not an ordinary animal, so it won't hurt even if it falls."

"Is that so?"

I smiled awkwardly at the sight of being seen through my head and swept the nape of my neck.

"Aren't you out of your power now?"

"Of course, it is. But even if I can't see you, I think I can understand your thoughts now, Se-hyun-ah."

"......"

There was no objection to the answer that appeared as if it was natural.

No, did I... have an obvious thought...

In the strange atmosphere of the dining table, the fox tilted his head, looking at butterflies coming in through the open window and Elohim alternately. (어딘가 묘해진 식탁 분위기에 열린 창문으로 들어온 나비를 구경하던 여우가나와 엘로힘을 번갈아 바라보며 고개를 갸웃거렸다)

"Those children are born with our energy, but they are basically ghost monsters. They also have different abilities. They can change their appearance or make their body transparent so they can hide."