I Became the Academy’s Disabled Student

“Fairy Tree?”

“Yeah. That tree tried to kidnap you last night.”

I woke up happily only to find myself the victim of a failed kidnapping attempt.

“You should’ve seen how startled I was when I suddenly sensed something in the middle of the night. I was about to unleash Geomhwa right away, but I noticed it just in time and stopped myself.”

Dragged by Yeon-hwa's hand, I found myself at the back of the mansion.

As I blinked my drowsy eyes, Yeon-hwa shook her head in disbelief and pointed at the Fairy Tree with her finger.

“Huh...?”

I tilted my head in confusion and stared at the Fairy Tree.

The Fairy Tree had grown monstrously beyond my initial expectations.

Its leaves were still absent, so it looked skeletal, but an aura of mysticism hung around it.

Despite the initial look, there was nothing odd about it. In fact, it seemed healthier by the day. Its roots had merged with the blood vessels of the land, sucking in vitality.

The once dead Fairy Tree had now become a living, breathing tree.

It was a result of Taesan's Expansion Ability, the unique powers of my Fairy Clan, intertwining and bringing about a resurrection-like transformation.

At that moment, a subtle presence shifted inside the Fairy Tree, and I felt a small burst of thoughts sent my way.

• Eugh... Kingniim...?

Inside the Fairy Tree, I found Rio, the fairy, resting in a small hollow spot.

• Already... Haam... Did you sleep well?

[Yes, did you sleep well?]

• Yes! I slept super comfortably…

Rio, her colorful wings fluttering a little, crawled out slowly. I chuckled softly at the sight.

[That’s good to hear.]

[Do you like the Fairy Tree?]

• Yes! I really, really like it!

The sleepy thoughts that had been lingering in Rio’s mind quickly shifted to excitement.

• I’m so happy! I’m glad we could meet again!

This Fairy Tree was the one where Rio and other fairies were born, lived, and shared their memories. Naturally, it held a deep attachment for them.

I had been forced to part with the Fairy Tree unexpectedly, and before I could collect my emotions, I had to flee from monsters. So, it wasn’t surprising that everyone was clinging to the tree.

‘Se-yul also liked the Fairy Tree, right?’

It was a bit awkward to think of it, but Se-yul would come out now and then to stroll around, admiring the Fairy Tree, touching it.

Despite the awkwardness, it seemed like a good thing that I saved it.

I smiled and shook my head.

[There's nothing to worry about. Just stay and rest a little longer.]

• Hm... But...

[I’ll check and be right back. Be good, okay?]

• Okay… Yes...

Rio hesitated for a moment but, reassured by my words, crawled back inside, falling asleep instantly.

“…That was Rio, right? She just woke up?”

“Yeah, she said it was fine and that she could sleep some more.”

“Ah… Hmm…”

“Why?” Yeon-hwa tilted her head, staring at the confession necklace.

“It’s just... the way you talk to the fairies... it’s a bit... uh, hmm. Never mind, I misspoke.”

• Uuuuung!

• Uuuuung!

• Srrr…

• Whoosh...

• Uuuuung!