Everyone is Young Except for Me - Chapter 119

Chapter 119
“Nooooo!”

In the cold wind, the regretful cry echoed through the well.

“T-That...”

[There’s no need to worry.]

Ah, shit. I wanted to turn back time. However, the Aoilia that had stayed here for 500 years had disappeared without a trace. I saw with my own eyes the damn goddess making the egg absorb it.

Duguen!

The light green egg floated into the air.

[Aiolos’ Egg has started hatching!]

A bright golden wind started to wrap around the egg. It was obvious at one glance that the aura of the 500 year old Aiolia was being emitted from the egg. I inwardly sighed. Alas, my 500 year old tonic was wasted. This had originally been left behind for me by Alexus.

The goddess who fed it to the egg without consulting me was hateful. However, she just moved the wind without worrying.

[The spring wind from the east has touched the life conceived.]

[The life born from the egg resembles the image of the goddess.]

[The gender is set as ‘female.’]

A golden light surrounded the egg and a shadow flashed. There seemed to be something being born inside. I let go of my anger at the sight of the mysterious figure.

...It was a girl. If Aiolos and Flora had seen it, they would’ve been very pleased. I had to remember their part in this.

[The wind blowing from the west is lovingly stroking the egg.]

[The life born from the egg resembles the gentle nature of the goddess.]

I didn’t want her to gain that unruly part of the goddess but I decided to accept it as pure. She was a bit of a prankster but she wasn’t so bad. It was better than being naughty.

[The wind from the south is granting a healthy body.]

[Since she has the characteristics of a female, the strength stat will be slightly lower.]

[Instead, the agility stat is a bit better.]

Then a tired voice was heard.

[Grruk. A lot has happened in the meantime. Is that perhaps □□?]

‘You know that person’s true name?’

[Chwik. It is natural. I fought him once. That man was strong.]

He seemed to be talking about Aiolos. By the way, this was a guy with no real strategy. He didn’t even have a constellation but he managed to survive.

‘Since she is a girl, don’t fight and get along well.’

[Chwik. I’ll try.]

...Damn, it was ominous. It felt like we were going to fight once. I sighed and focused on what was going on in front of me.

[The bitterly cold wind from the north is giving the ‘Power of the North Wind.’]

[It will be a tremendous power if, one day, she can get her true name back.]

Unfortunately, the Power of the North Wind couldn’t be used now. However, the world wouldn’t remain if it gave such a thing to an immature child. The presence that would be born from this egg was great. Suddenly, a story flashed in my mind. It was a conversation that Alexus had with Aiolos.

 ‘I sometimes pray to the wind for newly born humans.’

‘What prayer?’

‘A child born when the east wind blows will enjoy the world freely. A child born when the west wind blows should have a simple and kind personality. Additionally, I pray that a child born when the south wind blows can have many friends following them. Finally, a child born when the north wind blows should be talented in fighting.’

‘What happens if the wind doesn’t blow?’

‘At that time, the wind god will be born.’

[The blowing wind hits the eggshell.]

...It was time to wake up. I was full of expectations despite the fact that she wasn’t being born when it was windless. The egg in front of me was blessed by all the winds—the east, west, north, and south winds.

After touching the wind, Huera turned to me. [I think it would be nice if you could embrace it.]

Aiolos’ egg came to me and I hugged it. The crack I just saw was gradually increasing. I had a rough idea of what the life inside would look like. All I saw was Aiolos, who had changed his appearance to a human, but that wasn’t his real form. Finally, there was a figure that broke out of the egg.

“Puung?” [1]

It was a white weasel.

* * *

Meanwhile, Edward just held the magnificent appointment ceremony and was looking at his work with satisfaction. His lips were curved in a smile as he held a pen.

‘It is a good thing I did this. He couldn’t refuse.’

Edward resembled his father, Earl Calia, and he was greedy for talent. Therefore, he unconditionally wanted to keep Jackson by his side. However, he couldn’t think of a good method no matter how much thought he put into it. After much deliberation, he finally made a positive breakthrough.

‘This is a strategy that can’t be beaten.’

Among the immortal humans, the ‘reporters’ were famous. There were newspapers in this world as well and they were said to be newspaper makers. Edward deliberately brought them together and it was a success.

‘Kukuk. Jackson’s flustered expression was quite eye-catching.’

He continued to refuse after returning to the lord’s residence but it couldn’t be helped since Edward was resolute. The final nail in the coffin was when he said a report had already been sent to the king. Of course, this wasn’t true but Jackson didn’t know that and he eventually agreed. Edward covered his mouth but he wasn’t able to control his excitement. “Huhu, now even the Temple of the Wind has been recovered. There is Jackson, and all I have to do is to become a lord who rules this place well like my father!”

The little lord had a bright dream as he clenched his fists instead of working. However, it didn’t take long for this to be destroyed.

“M-My lord!” Someone opened the door and came in.

Edward asked in an annoyed voice, “What is it?”

“I-It is serious!”

“Serious?”

Edward was going to punish the soldier if it really wasn’t serious. The words that came out of the soldier’s mouth was like a bolt from the blue.

“J-Jackson and the Temple of the Wind are in danger!”

It was serious.

* * *

The ground shook. I exited the well and looked up at the sky. The protective shield steadily faded away and lava shimmered through the gap. The unbalanced temple was shaking as it tried to hide its very existence.

Huera said, [I hope you will listen to my requests.]

“There is no need to worry. I keep my promises.”

[I believe in you. And that child...]

“Don’t worry about Pung. I’ll take care of her.”

The baby white weasel had awakened and hatched from the egg, Punghee was sleeping soundly on my head. She probably saw my white hair and thought I was her parent. There was a system message to pick a name before she realized her true name and I had struggled for a long time. Punghee was the best compared to Hauzen and Winia [2]. I almost called her the name of the air conditioner in my house.

However, Punghee was a very good name that fit my taste and she was now a member of the Choi family. Choi Punghee—she was an unexpected child I got in my old age.

[I think you’ll be a very good dad.]

“I think so.”

[I have no more time. I will send you out.]

“Thank you.” 

The light green wind around her caused my body to float. Huera asked with an anxious expression, [Will you keep what I did to Prometheus a secret...?]

Pfft. She was worried about this situation. It was so ridiculous that I couldn’t help laughing. She was a really eccentric goddess.

“I’ll keep it a secret.”

Huera nodded with a smile. I couldn’t help smiling at her pureness.

[I definitely want to see you again. I’ll be watching you from the Celestial Palace.]

Ah, that's right.

“Once you go up there, tell them that the time for the promise has come.”

In short, I didn’t know if one day I would be able to get help from the gods. Still, they were the child of the original god, Gaia. They would’ve also waited for the day to keep the ‘brilliant promise.’ Of course, there was nothing free in the world. The personalities of the gods were all different, just as Huera’s personality was playful and pure. There were some weird people among them but… well, it wasn’t time to think about this now.

[I was already planning on it. I have high hopes for you.]

The lava came near and I flew up into the sky. She left her final words, [All the gods in the Heavenly Palace will be watching you. Take care of yourself.]

At the same time, I disappeared into the sky.

* * *

After a while, I arrived in a small forest to the south of Windia. Fortunately, there was no one around. I was worried she would drop me off in Windia’s square but this wasn’t the case.

“Ucha!”

As my feet touched the ground, the light green shield that surrounded me disappeared. I whistled and walked toward Windia. Punghee was tired and she was still sleeping on my head. She wasn’t as heavy as I thought and I was in a good mood, so I couldn’t help chuckling.

“She is really cute. Keke.”

Just then, frantic noises were heard. I could hear the rattling of weapons and the sound of fast-paced boots. They were probably the soldiers of Windia. I made a vague guess with my super sensitive hearing. Still, it would be better to wear a mask. I wore a mask and waited for them to come.

After a while, I met them. 

“Eh? Old man!”

A man in light green armor and holding a spear came running from a distance. He was the only person in Windia who called me old man.

Kerenos ran over quickly and asked anxiously, “Are you okay? I ran here after receiving a report that you were in danger.”

“It isn’t a big deal. This guy, why did you bring so many people?” 

Behind him were quite a few Sylphid Knights who also looked worried.

“Kyle reported that the Temple of the Wind is in danger.”

“Tsk tsk. It isn’t a big deal. Let’s go back.”

“There is really nothing?”

“Yes.”

“The Temple of the Wind? I was told it has been surrounded by lava. Is it really okay?”

“Ah, that...?”

Ttiring~

[World: The Temple of the Wind in Windia has been destroyed.]

“I just got rid of it.”

[1] Pung is another word for wind in Korean

[2] Both producers of air conditioners in South Korea. The name is similar to another air conditioner brand