[TS] Became a Peach Saint – Chapter 100

“Sister, thank you for saving me.”

“Sure.”

Lily, who had been tightly holding my outstretched hand with her small hand, took a step back.

Lily smiled brightly again.

The gloomy appearance she had when we first met had disappeared as if it never existed.

This must be Lily’s true self.

『Ah- ah─♬』

Lily, blinking her clear eyes and looking at me, suddenly started singing.

A hum without any lyrics.

Lily’s unique clear and refreshing tone.

A ticklish and bright voice only a child could have.

A gentle forest breeze carried Lily’s voice.

Countless emotions were conveyed through the wind.

Even without lyrics, I could feel it with my whole body.

Was it a lament for the friends who had crumbled away? Sadness overwhelmed my body, but at the same time, joy that couldn’t coexist with sadness surged in.

Like crying while smiling.

Lily’s song was a song welcoming me.

That’s how it felt.

『Ah──♬』

As Lily’s song ended, the dancing blades of grass that had been happily swaying withered.

“What song is that?”

*Ding!*

<Returning>

A message popped up as soon as the question ended.

“Lily, let’s meet again later. I’ll tell you then.”

As I tried to pat Lily, who was looking at me with eyes full of questions, the impatient world quickly reversed.

“Hetaíros.”

*Ding!*

<Reward: Shop Unlocked>

In the flipping world, Lily’s voice brushed past me.

***

*Ring ring-ring ring-*

“·····.”

*Ring ring-*

“Ugh!”

As I sat up, a white fluffball rolled off my warm face.

“I’m hungry…”

“Phew.”

*Click.*

“Hello.”

– Autumn!

“Eun-A, sister.”

– What are you doing? Did you just wake up? Let’s hang out!

As I stroked Baekseol’s fluffy belly, which was sprawled out, and picked up the phone, Eun-A’s voice poured out like a storm.

“Okay. Let’s hang out.”

– Wow, immediate okay. But are you alright? Don’t you have any content today?

“Content? I don’t usually have that kind of thing.”

– Really? Then do you want to come over to my place? Let’s do a joint broadcast.

The usual broadcast that always went however it went.

I thought about Eun-A’s suggestion, but nothing specific came to mind.

“Okay. Send me the address. I’ll get ready and come.”

– Hehe. Alright, see you in a bit.

After ending the call with Eun-A, I noticed Baekseol squirming between my legs.

With half-closed eyes and twisting her whole body, it seemed this little one was also quite weak in the mornings.

“Did our Pposiraegi wake up?”

“No.”

“What do you mean no?”

As I rubbed my face against Baekseol’s belly, she squirmed, ticklish.

“Baekseol, we’re going to Eun-A’s place today. You’re coming too, right?”

“Okay.”

“Alright. Let’s get ready.”

From the morning, perhaps exhausted from my teasing, Baekseol had melted into a corner of the bed like a Baekseolgi (rice cake). I picked her up and headed to the bathroom.

“We have to leave early today, so no fooling around.”

“Okay!”

As always, thanks to Baekseol playing around on my head, my hair got soaked with shampoo, and I had to rinse it again before the shower ended.

She loves water…

A rabbit named Ara. Definitely an exotic breed.

*Thud.*

“Ah! You little rascal. I told you I’d clean you, so why are you shaking your fur here? Are you a dog or something?”

I grabbed Baekseol, who had turned the bathroom into a water park with her drill-like antics, and picked her up.

“Excited to go out?”

“Yeah!”

I roughly dried Baekseol’s fur with a towel and laid a towel in front of the fan.

“Keep rubbing here until it’s all dry. I’m going out for a smoke.”

“Okay. Come back soon.”

After watching Baekseol wriggle on the towel, I quickly threw on some clothes and headed out to the yard.

*Click.*

“Phew─.”

As I held the cigarette and stared blankly at the sky, my heightened senses picked up on a few people nearby, something that would have been impossible before.

One of them was Albert Lawrence, who had handed me a gun and bullets. He seemed to be staying put.

What was strange was that despite the presence of several people with malicious intent, Albert Lawrence showed no movement.

“Hmm.”

I moved my fingers a few times, and a dial tone sounded.

*Ring-ring, ring-ring.*

*Click.*

The person on the other end answered quickly, as if reflecting their personality.

“Grandfather.”

– “Child, is everything alright?”

“Yes. Are you doing well, Grandfather?”

– “Of course, I’m doing just fine.”

From the sound of the wind coming through the phone, it seemed Grandfather still loved his cigarettes.

“I just called to check in.”

– “Haha. Well, thanks for calling.”

I chatted with Grandfather Herman while the cigarette burned down, and when it got too hot, I stubbed it out.

“I’ll call again next time.”

– “Alright. Let me know if you need anything.”

“Need anything? Hmm… Oh! I need a heavy sniper rifle.”

For some reason, I heard a small sigh from Grandfather Herman.

– “Again?”

“And a belt-fed machine gun and a shotgun too.”

– “Hmm… Child, are you planning to start a war or something?”

“A monster bear has appeared, and I have a child to protect. I’ll also need a grenade launcher and plenty of grenades.”

My absurd response seemed to make Grandfather Herman ponder.

“Grandfather, I love you!”

– “Haha. Alright, I’ll send you plenty.”

As if my words sealed the deal, his kind laughter and approval came through immediately.

I wasn’t sure if this was how a conversation between a grandfather and granddaughter should go, but hey, whatever works.

Given that it was Grandfather Herman, I didn’t have to worry about the weapons smuggling. If he had just run a regular store, things wouldn’t have gotten this far. But his store didn’t even sell cold weapons, let alone firearms.

“Pposiraegi! If you’re dry, come here. Let’s go.”

Hearing my voice, Baekseol quickly ran over, and I picked her up.

“All fluffy now?”

“Yeah!”

“Baekseol, stay inside my clothes for a bit.”

As I went down the rooftop stairs, I tucked Baekseol inside my cardigan and pulled out the mask I had bought from a general store from my storage space.

When I stepped outside, I could feel several people around, strangely watching me.

Right now, I must look like a terrifying mask with pink hair sticking out from behind it, the kind that would scare anyone at night.

The epitome of weirdness.

Even as I approached people in this state, they pretended not to notice with all their might.

“Wah!”

“Ahhh!”

*Crunch.*

When I stepped on the camera a woman dropped after being startled by my voice, it shattered completely.

“Oops, my bad.”

“You… you crazy woman.”

“Nice of you to find me. That’s me.”

“Ms. Han Ga-eul. I’ll sue you! I’m from Yuhan Daily…”

“Who the hell is that? Shut your mouth before you get a taste of Bongsan mask dance.”

Feeling their gazes, I turned my head sharply, and the remaining reporters quickly averted their eyes.

*Click, click.*

Smoking is convenient. I think I made a good choice with this mask.

“Phew─. From now on, if you don’t want to get beaten by Kim Bong-mask, stay out of my sight.”

“Ms. Han Ga-eul. You can’t just cover your eyes and pretend everything’s fine.”

“Today, I had a good conversation with a nice person…”

“I shared it, and I’m going to meet a good person with a good rabbit.”

“What is that…?”

“I’m feeling the most ‘high’ right now. Just for today, I’ll let this Kim Bong-tal live.”

As I passed by the reporter, I heard curses from behind.

Ignoring them, I turned the corner of the alley and saw a large man.

“Hello, Albert.”

“…Yes, young lady. But what’s with the mask?”

“I’m in the middle of transforming.”

“Ah.”

“Anyway, Grandfather Herman said he’d send some items. He might contact you, so when the package arrives, could you leave it on the rooftop instead of the front door?”

“Understood.”

I finished greeting Albert, who was giving me a strange look, and turned around.

I put the mask away and immediately started fiddling with my phone.

<Lady Han Ga-eul has started broadcasting>

[⚔️Boss Han! Why are you so late today!!]

[⚔️Boss Han, why aren’t you watching Tricker? Boss Han, why aren’t you watching Tricker? Boss Han, why aren’t you watching Tricker?]

“I guess I was tired from working out yesterday. Sorry for oversleeping.”

[⚔️I thought something happened because you didn’t turn on the broadcast this morning like you always do]

“Uh… Nothing happened.”

[⚔️?????]

[Why are the room master’s eyes rolling?]

[⚔️Damn it, the room master caused trouble again!!]

“Ah, no I didn’t!”

It’s like a ghost is haunting me.

“I’m going to visit Eonni Eun-a today for a joint broadcast, so come over there knowing that.”

[⚔️Wow, today’s gonna be fun again]

[⚔️I trusted you, Boss Han!]

“My babies. Today’s not our room, so don’t cause any trouble, okay?”

[⚔️Lol, don’t you trust us?]

[⚔️Lol, the viewers are dead]

Leaving behind the untrustworthy viewers, I headed to the main road to catch a taxi.

<Lady Han Ga-eul has ended broadcasting>

***

─Ding dong.

“Coming!”

Arriving at the address Eonni Eun-a gave me, a large country house greeted me.

“Ga-eul Ga-eul!”

“Eun-a Eun-a!”

“Ahaha. You must have had a hard time coming here.”

“Eonni, you live in such a nice place?”

“I moved here recently with the money I saved over the years. Come on in.”

Eonni Eun-a, known as the Triple Net Yard Star, was indeed a big shot.

Following Eonni Eun-a’s lead, I entered the room and saw an impressive array of broadcasting equipment.

From the soundproof booth installed in the large room to the latest equipment, everything was dazzlingly set up.

Especially eye-catching was the large cylinder installed in front of the computer.

“Is this a microphone?”

“Yeah. It looks cool, right? It’s a high-sensitivity mic from Windcan.”

“Wow. How much is it?”

“With custom pricing, it cost over five thousand.”

“Gasp.”

“Once you start spending on audio equipment, it really adds up. Let’s sit down and greet the viewers. I turned off the screen and sound.”

Although she’s active in many fields now, Eonni started as a music streamer.

While I was admiring the mic, Eonni came over and activated both the broadcast and audio output.

“Hello, Eonni Eun-a’s family and my babies. I’m Han Ga-eul, and this is my partner Baekseol.”

[Welcome!]

[Wow, what’s with the room master’s voice?]

[The rabbit is so cute]

[You should change your mic, sis]

[The suppressor is lit lol]

[It’s gonna be so fun today with Ga-eul-nim’s joint broadcast]

[Room master, change it now!!]

“Babies, this isn’t our room. If you don’t want to die, watch your language.”

“Puhahaha.”

The chat window was scrolling down at an invisible speed.

With so many viewers joining, the reactions were explosive.

[Lololololol]

[Even though I see her every time, the room master is so pretty lol]

[Even her swearing is pretty]

[Ga-eul-nim’s beauty and voice are on another level]

[Wow, Ga-eul-nim’s voice is so pretty…]

Seeing me fight with the viewers, Eonni must have felt the atmosphere heating up and came to mediate.

“Hello, viewers. Thank you for tuning in to Eun-A’s music broadcast. I’m Yang Eun-A, your host for today. We have viewers from Han Ga-eul’s room here today, and I must say, in all my years of broadcasting, I’ve never seen this many viewers gather at once. The energy from Han Ga-eul’s room viewers is absolutely insane.”

*Clap clap clap*

“Wow!”

[Yang Eun-A is so pretty!!]

[Now this is what I call hosting!]

[Our Bangjang-nim… (sigh)]

“As always, the first part is the music broadcast, and the second part is a relaxed chat or game session. Right?”

[I ordered chicken!]

[Yes!!]

[LOL the chicken is all gone]

Unlike me, she flows through the broadcast like water.

“And today’s singer is none other than Han! Ga! Eul!”

“Huh?”

“Guests have to sing, you know.”

“Me?”

[Yeah, you]

[LOLOLOL]

[Why is Bangjang-nim so out of it today? LOL So cute]

[LOL Lady Autumn is adorable]

I thought I’d just hang out casually, like when my sister came over to my place, but she was running a broadcast that was on a whole different level.

“What song should I play?”

“Uh… A children’s song?”

“Ding ding! We already heard that one.”

I feel a cold sweat over something so trivial.

[Ding!]

[Red Parade has sponsored 100,000 won]

[Bangjang-nim’s usual song choices: Children’s songs, military songs]

[This is intense]

[Her song selection skills are disastrous]

[LOLOLOL This is dizzying]

[Do you really only sing those kinds of songs?]

[Yeah LOL]

My sister seemed to be waiting patiently for me to request a song.

“You don’t have to play the backing track.”

“Really? You’re going to sing a cappella?”

“Yeah.”

Like someone once did, I stood up and took a step back.

And I recalled my emotions.

Leaving out the sadness, filling it only with joy.

Meeting. Happiness. Excitement.

『Ah- Ah──♪』

I sing for my new friends.

A song with no lyrics, like the one someone once sang for me.

『Ah- Ah-♪』

It was a song that someone sang to welcome me.

I pour in only the joyful feelings I experienced.

So that a smile naturally forms.

So that this meeting is enjoyable.

Even though it’s just the two of us in the room, when I close my eyes, there are tens of thousands of people sitting there.

I sing to them with all my heart.

So that my joyful feelings reach tens of thousands of people.

『Ah──♬』

When I slowly open my eyes, I see Eun-A unnie staring at me with her mouth open, and the chat window, which had tens of thousands of people, has gone silent.

“Unnie?”

“…Huh?”

“I’m done singing.”

“Oh, oh. What song was that?”

“This? It’s called ἑταῖρος.”

“Hetaíros? What does it mean?”

“To my precious friend.”