The S-Classes That I Raised - Chapter 454: I’m Hospitalized (1)
The comprehensive medical checkup period was set for two nights and three days. Of course, it wasn’t a real hospitalization, only in appearance, but still—my body age was still a vibrant mid-twenties, yet here I was, admitted for a health checkup. If we counted by my inner age, they probably recommend starting checkups at thirty, right?
Anyway, since it was set for two nights, I packed my things. Not much—just a change of clothes, socks, underwear, and pajamas. I already had a toothbrush and toothpaste from last time.
And maybe I should bring food for the kids, their toys, and just in case, some training tools.
“Is that all you’re bringing, Dad?”
Hangel asked, holding up a large crossbody bag. He was in his child form now, offering to help pack. Since changelings were fairy-type, they were physically weak. When in small dragon form, they could barely lift objects larger than themselves. Even in human form, their strength was only at a normal adolescent level.
“It’s heavy. Put it down.”
“I can carry this much.”
It was just clothes, after all. When Gyeol shifted into human form, Peace seemed even more unsure how to react. He sat there protectively, watching the changeling’s movements intently. Monster, yet human; and he resembled me so much that he seemed genuinely flustered.
“Should I also bring Ppiyak’s bed and Peace cushion? What about the kids’ bath items?”
Probably no need for a bath, but you never know.
The horned fox slinked up beside Peace, only to get a light swat from his tail. It leapt back, rolled over to show its belly, but Peace didn’t even glance. A total unrequited love. I should probably give it a name soon.
“Dad should take care of Dad more.”
Gyeol said, eyes narrow and thin, staring at the growing pile of kids’ items.
“I can’t even stay inside Dad anymore. Once I got a name, I became independent!”
He grumbled, clearly surprised by the consequence.
“So giving a name makes them an independent being?”
“Yeah, I think so. I didn’t know at first, but now I could refuse Dad’s orders.”
Orders, huh… Come to think of it, those cursed venom dragons Diarma raised had no names. Peace was just labeled Flame Horn Lion Peace. Same with Blue. Maybe they left them unnamed because once named, they become independent beings who don’t have to obey orders.
“So be careful, Dad.”
Gyeol said earnestly. So cute. His round, large eyes were beautiful. Yuhyun looked just as angelic at that age. Kids are all adorable and lovable, but naturally, our kids look even cuter.
Of course, Yuhyun was cute even to strangers. Same with Gyeol.
“I’m a fairy dragon, so I still don’t take physical damage, but now I could be grabbed. The connection is weak, and if we’re far apart, Dad couldn’t even call me back to him!”
“That means you could be kidnapped. Gyeol, don’t ever go with someone offering treats! Don’t even talk to strangers. Ignore anyone asking for directions or help. Kids should always avoid strangers.”
The world was dangerous. And Hangel was so cute and delicate-looking, he had to be extra careful.
“Not me, Dad!”
The changeling squealed.
“Gyeol can’t help you! If he’s not nearby!”
“Dad’s an adult, so it’s fine.”
Gyeol shot me a distrustful look.
“My power is burdensome for you, but I can still use it briefly. I can lower my grade and use it. But if I’m not there, I can’t even do that!”
Certainly more dangerous than when the changeling resided in my body. But I couldn’t tie the kid up just to save myself.
“Of course, I’ll be careful. You don’t go out alone anyway. So don’t worry too much… maybe we should pretend you’re fully human? Gyeol, how young can you look?”
Like kindergarten or early elementary. With Noah around, he could use his skill to shift into dragon form, so it should be fine.
“No! I won’t go to school!”
Before I could speak, Gyeol noticed and immediately shifted into fairy dragon form.
“No, why?”
I thought of Yuhyun. When she first started elementary, she loved going to school together, but sulked when I became a middle schooler. When we went to the same school, she would wait until I finished classes.
I soothed the clingy fairy dragon.
“Not right now. When the world is peaceful and Dad is safe. Then it’ll be fine, okay?”
He wasn’t a normal monster, so he needed to be socialized. Wait—Black Dragon wasn’t too different from Diarma’s; it spoke and was nearly human. Wasn’t he born like Gyeol?
…At this rate, I’m not just a monster dad, I might end up a single father with two kids. I wasn’t planning on marrying anyway, hmm.
“Sir! Is that all your stuff? What’s all this?”
Yerim burst in, seeing the kids’ packed items.
“You have to knock before entering. I’m taking all the kids.”
Peace, Ppiyak, Bellare. And the horned fox too.
“It’s just three days. Two if you count today.”
Yerim brought her suitcase and packed the kids’ toys and training items.
“The cushion will be at the hospital too. Peace’s is huge.”
“But he’s used to it, it’s comfortable.”
“What’s this vase?”
“Bellare likes to go inside it.”
Yerim moved the vase aside, and Bellare crawled in. Through the transparent glass, the gemstone snake’s scales sparkled wildly. Ppiyak flapped its wings, seemingly pleased.
But Bellare really didn’t grow. Why? Thankfully, Liet didn’t rush him while socializing with So-young. If we focus on dungeon runs in dragon form, Bellare wouldn’t need to be sent back. Dragons don’t need to use swords.
Carrying the luggage, I stepped into the living room where Yuhyun had just arrived and offered her hand.
“I’ll carry it.”
It was light. Bringing the kids along, we went up to the rooftop garden. A helicopter was already waiting on one side.
The horned fox pressed its ears back and growled at the helicopter. Bad memories, apparently. Peace hopped on lightly, as usual. He seemed puzzled about why we were using it.
Seeing Peace board first, the horned fox circled, shut its eyes tightly, and leapt into the helicopter. Really loves Peace, huh.
“…I knew you’d be here.”
At Sesung Hospital’s heliport, familiar faces were waiting. The helicopter wind tousled faded hair slightly. Just yesterday, I thought I wouldn’t see them for a while overseas, but now we seemed to meet more often.
Couldn’t be helped; it was a human hospital.
“I’ll be staying a few days. But aren’t you too free?”
“So free I went shopping,” Seong Hyunjae said, showing photocards. Both of us and the corporeal Peace were on them.
“When did you get those?”
“Bought both corporeal versions. Peace was cute.”
“Of course Peace’s cute, though.”
I could agree with that.
“The dolls turned out well, right? Of course, Peace is always the best. Extremely popular. People asked for pajamas and umbrellas too.”
They even requested a giant Peace for sale. Honestly, if not for Peace, I’d want one. Ppiyak wouldn’t mind its own doll, maybe even a giant one, soft and fluffy.
Even though it was a special hospital room, I suspected it wasn’t the one I’d stayed in before. The layout was different. Opening the double doors revealed a spacious room. Beds, sofa, TV, table—luxurious.
“Well, pretty normal.”
Mostly white, clean interior. I’d worried it’d resemble a private jet interior.
“I wanted to decorate in Han Yujin’s favorite color, but it’s a hospital. Pink is hard to keep clean, especially dark shades.”
“Not good… well, even if you like it, they wouldn’t cover everything in that color, usually.”
I sensed the fairy dragon on my shoulder didn’t like it, so I held my complaint. Gyeol was silver, but now mostly pink anyway.
“Is that the bathroom?”
One side of the large room was indented in an L shape. A door attached. Seong Hyunjae approached and pressed a remote. The wall instantly became transparent. Beyond it was a spacious indoor garden.
“Of course, the kids will rush in.”
…Correct. Sparse trees, grass-covered, good for the kids to play. Even in a special room, who has a garden in a hospital room?
“The bathroom’s over here.”
Seong Hyunjae opened a sliding door on the opposite side. It was really spacious.
“This was customized to respect Han Yujin’s preferences as much as possible.”
Pink. Not glaring hot pink, but soft pastel tones, with some white mixed in. The design came out well. Still, the oversized pink bathtub was excessive—big enough to be a mini pool.
On one side, a guest room attached, with its own bathroom. Grateful for their attention to the kids.
“Soundproofing is excellent too. And…”
Seong Hyunjae held up a small object, about the size of a finger. Inserted it into a device and activated it.
[The final day is approaching!]
A voice came from the device. Not Korean. Turning off the translation item briefly, English came through.
[Of course, advanced hunters raiding the dungeon are also beings that must disappear for my own desires.]
Another voice joined. At least three people were arguing that the dungeon raid must stop. Mentions of divine will and natural law occasionally interspersed.
[But the most evil one is none other than Tamer Gi Seung-su.]
…Huh? Me? Yuhyun frowned and looked at me. Yerim, without the translation device, just tilted her head.
“What are they saying? Looks like it’s about you from seeing Han Yuhyun do that.”
“They say I’m evil.”
Yerim looked incredulous. I was a little dumbfounded too. Honestly, I haven’t always been “good,” but not evil, right? Guildmaster Sesung was right there; it was embarrassing.
[Using tamed dungeon monsters for raids. Like a demon corrupting an angel.]
“What do they mean with angels and demons?”
“I…”
I was embarrassed to translate.
“Um, like a demon. Corrupting angels…”
“…The voice sounds old.”
Indeed.
“It’d make sense if Han Yuhyun were the demon and you were the angel. You’ve been blinded by layers of affection, after all.”
While Yerim grumbled about it, the voice continued, basically stating that I, Tamer Gi Seung-su, was extremely dangerous and had to be dealt with.
[If the tamer can be rehabilitated like advanced hunters, it would be a great force.]
[Humans taming monsters is an act of betrayal against God.]
[There are already several tamers.]
Hmm, they won’t kill me. Some argued for immediate execution, but there were at least three, maybe six or seven?
“When I asked those addicted to filial piety if this is a cult, a real cult started spreading. Where did they come from?”
“New Jersey, USA.”
“Is that the cult’s base?”
“No, we didn’t penetrate that deeply.”
They must have planted some people there.
“This is just one opinion; the leadership hasn’t been identified. The group’s still new anyway.”
After my regression, that prophet-like person gained their abilities.
“If we preemptively wipe them out…”
Yuhyun muttered softly. No, wait.
“You can’t leave now anyway. And the U.S. is huge.”
“Seems to be spreading to other countries as well.”
“Right. We need to investigate and wait.”
“…Too many people are targeting you.”
My younger sibling complained. Yerim nodded in agreement. Somehow, it happened this way.
“They’ve extended influence overseas, but local guilds will naturally have better intel.”
Seong Hyunjae said. Given there was no active guildmaster in those countries, limitations were natural. No matter how capable Seong Hyunjae was, he only had one body.
“So I recommend finding overseas allies as soon as possible. Once treatment is complete, discuss the meeting immediately.”
“Yes. We should do that.”
Before the truce period ends, we need to lay all the groundwork.
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