The Protagonists of Romance Fantasy Novels Have Escaped

42 – 42. Antagonistic Beauty and the Louinogs (1)

Handing dandelion candies to the Louinogs, who sat huddled like doves, I delved into the unknown.

As a result,

I learned a lot of information.

It was about the mysterious race, the Louinogs, which was not detailed in the original work.

‘If Louinogs do not suffer physical harm from others, they are invincible. Moreover, they possess immunity to poison and disease, a blessing called “Bongdokbulchim.”‘

Poison and death.

Factors feared by all living creatures in the world.

However, the Louinog race naturally possessed the blessings of invincibility and immunity to poison and disease. Furthermore, they were equipped with the all-encompassing ability to fulfill anything if earnestly requested from the entity called ‘God.’

“What exactly are these beings?”

He wandered through the fairy paradise, filled with profound questions like an abyss.

“……”

Thud-thud-thud.

Thud-thud-thud-thud.

With each step, there was a sound akin to stepping on sponges.

Turning around, he saw numerous Louinongs behind him.

As he halted, the Louinongs following him stopped in unison.

“Why are you following?”

He furrowed his brow, questioning.

The Louinongs, with frightened expressions, continued to follow hesitantly.

Perhaps they were tamed with marshmallow candies.

The girls, with their colorful hues, giggled and displayed an intriguing response.

“It seems everyone likes Eden.”

“…Like children oddly fond of junk food?”

Ignoring the beautiful princess and observing the Louinongs trailing behind, it was undeniably peculiar. He glanced at Rue, who was walking alongside.

Exhaling a sigh, he gestured.

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Far off, the observing Louinongs chuckled and gathered around.

“Curious about outsiders, huh?”

“We’ll tell you! So, be grateful!”

They were about to spill secrets without even being asked, these audacious fairies seemed eager for attention, clearly waiting for interest in them.

“When did this paradise come into existence? It couldn’t have been made by you.”

The paradise, surrounded by pristine crystals, resembled an ancient city boasting grand architectural beauty.

There was no artificial sensation whatsoever.

It seemed as if nature itself had crafted this haven for the Louinongs.

Thick pine trees growing in underground spaces.

Large mushrooms serving as cozy furniture. Soft green moss boasting excellent insulation.

The sight of Louinongs frolicking atop this was reminiscent of a scene from a fairy tale book.

If human hands had touched this place, would it have been as beautiful? The village of Louinongs, holding the mystery of pure whiteness, seemed like the most perfect utopia nature could create.

“The Louinons don’t seem to understand!”

“It’s that they don’t remember, meow. Louinons are all smart, but… that’s the only thing they don’t remember, meow.”

All Louinons tilted their heads in confusion.

As if they had coordinated in some unspoken agreement, they simultaneously showed the same reaction.

What could one ask of these innocent and naive beings? With a heavy sigh, one had to resign oneself.

“Hmph, hmph…!”

“Disregarding the Louinons on the topic of humans!”

Openly displaying their disregard, the Louinons snorted indignantly. They waved their hands in the air, even throwing a tantrum like, “I’ll sulk if you don’t apologize!”

Hmm.

It would be troublesome if they sulked like this…

In reality, one had come this far to persuade the Louinons of paradise. Even if it meant adjusting one’s approach to eventually roast and boil the little ones, some compromise had to be made.

“Well, then, tell me what you know. Even trivial things are fine. If you like it, I’ll give you licorice candy.”

Licorice candy was pulled out from the pocket.

Upon seeing this, the Louinons perked up, displaying an intense reaction.

It would only go to one person.

As soon as this restriction was added, the Louinons became even more animated.

“Over there, the thorns open wide! Yellow, pink, green… Especially the green thorns are the most popular!”

“Eh! The mushroom beds of Nubo are known for being the softest! As soon as you lie down on the mushroom bed, everyone falls into a deep sleep and goes to dreamland!”

Although expected, only truly trivial stories poured out.

Thorns with fruit flavors.

Large mushrooms used as beds by the Louinons.

Interest was briefly piqued, but that was it.

Perhaps it would have been better to inquire about the entity referred to as the ‘God.’

Scratching the back of one’s head, licorice candies were handed out to the Louinons who chattered away.

“Nom nom! Talking about the glowing stick in the corner of the village!”

“It’s just a stick, meow. Just saying it will make us look foolish again, meow.”

“It was a surprise. I never thought humans would come to paradise again.”

“Weren’t they as shiny as the pretty princess who gave us licorice candy?”

Small Louinons gathered in a circle on the grass like kindergarten children on a picnic.

And while sucking on a burdock candy, they began to gossip.

What story could it be?

Handing a burdock candy even to Lue, I lent an ear to the conversation among the Luenongs.

“Who else besides us has come to the paradise?”

“Hey, I-I was surprised!”

When I leaned in and asked with curiosity, the Luenongs exclaimed in surprise.

They might have thought I stole something.

I stared at the Luenongs, implying they should quickly answer the question.

“Suddenly came to the paradise and left a stick behind.”

“A stick…?”

“A stick that sparkled like a morning star. Said they’d leave it here for us to eat!”

“….”

A beautiful woman like Elizabeth.

And a man who presented himself as her escort.

I don’t know when it happened.

The Luenongs only relayed the story that humans from the outside world had come.

I felt a shock that pierced through my lungs.

There was even an anxiousness if there might be ‘their’ traces.

With an agitated voice, I asked the Luenongs about the location of the stick. They, although showing signs of reluctance, willingly guided me to the place.

“Good heavens.”

Arriving at a place blanketed in perpetual snow, akin to a frozen mountain covered in icicles. And there, reflected in the transparent ice like a mirror, was a shimmering radiance.

A brilliant shine like sunlight.

It was undoubtedly the divine power of the Mother Earth.

At the shining center of this divine power stood the ‘stick’ that the Luenongs had mentioned, firmly planted.

‘The Staff of the White Night.’

The scepter adorned with golden beads and pure white ivory distinctly represented the glory of the Celestial Kingdom.

The divine punishment that annihilates immortality.

The sacred commandant of the second holy maiden entrusted with a grand mission.

But why on earth was that left alone in the fairies’ paradise?

If the Luenongs had seen it, the beautiful woman must have been Beatrice. It seemed that Beatrice, who had disappeared with her lover, had momentarily visited the paradise.

Finally, the trail was found.

Upon seeing the sacred staff of the Second Holy Virgin, my heart began to beat more violently than ever before.

“Isn’t that Bea’s staff?!”

Lue, who had arrived at the scene belatedly, exclaimed in surprise.

Then the Luenong who had guided us raised their hair stiffly and muttered.

“It seems to be a very important stick.”

“Until yesterday, it was just being swung around carelessly….”

“She used it as a clothesline. It emits a warm light that dries clothes well.”

The White Night’s King’s Hall was an unbeatable weapon granted by Beatrix, severing the immortality bestowed upon the ruler of the demon realm.

The Holy Party fulfilled the destiny they believed impossible by using the White Night’s King’s Hall to eliminate the ruler of the demon realm, who was the existence of immortality.

Naturally, the Holy Kingdom revered the White Night’s King’s Hall as the highest sacred relic, irreplaceable by anything else.

And yet… a sacred staff like that was being used as a baseball bat and clothesline by Luenongs.

Surely, if the glorious and dignified saw this scene, they would have sighed. Perhaps they even crushed the heads of the small Luenongs with thick Bibles while wielding them.

‘I can’t ignore this sect.’

Beatrix’s weapon, always held like a doppelganger, was an unmatched one. There was never a moment when she let go of the White Night’s King’s Hall.

But why…

The staff symbolizing herself…

Her head began to throb.

She swallowed the urge to vomit and suppressed the headache.

“Ethan, are you okay?!”

“Of course. I just felt dizzy for a moment.”

She considered whether to pick up the White Night’s King’s Hall, which was carelessly left alone, but decided to postpone it for a while.

There was no need to rush.

The fairy paradise was completely disconnected from the outside world.

So Beatrix must have left the White Night’s King’s Hall in the fairy paradise. If she left the sacred staff here, no one would find it.

“For now, let’s leave the White Night’s King’s Hall here. Whether it’s used as a baseball bat or a clothesline with a staff… Since the owner of the scepter left it and departed, let them do whatever they want.”

As if letting go of any lingering attachment, she finally turned her head.

And she held Lue’s hand.

“Since the purpose is to take the Luenongs of paradise outside, let’s think about how to take them out of this closed world first.”

There are limits to treating the Luenongs as mere snacks.

It was necessary to find a definite way to captivate the hearts of the Louinians.

But what could that be?

From now on, Rue would have to think about it.

Like a pied piper of Hamelin, Hamelren led numerous Louinians towards Elizaveta. By now, I wonder what the princess is up to. I can only hope that nothing unfortunate has happened.

Due to Elizaveta’s notorious reputation as the grand antagonist young lady with an imposing presence, Rue felt a deep sense of concern.

* * *

He returned to the outskirts of the village with the Louinians.

Confirming Elizaveta’s location wasn’t difficult. In a crowded space filled with bold girls, the platinum princess would undoubtedly be there.

“Princess! Princess!”

“Don’t cling so closely!”

While Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were familiar names, the antagonist lady and the Louinians were unheard of.

A beautiful blonde princess.

Around her were Louinians cheering with shouts of victory.

What on earth is going on?

Elizaveta was wearing a crown made of colorful flowers. Perhaps it was a gift from the Louinians. Rue was momentarily stunned by the sight of the platinum princess skillfully taming the Louinians, as if raising pets.

“Ah…! Go, god?!”

While staring at the unbelievable scene,

Rue, who had been watching from the side, suddenly exclaimed in astonishment.

In Rue’s bewildered gaze, he was precisely looking at Elizaveta.