How to get Healed at Demon Farm

Speranza picked up the flowers in the field and began to make flower bracelets in the way Miru taught her.

She was still clumsy, but when I looked at her mouth and the careful hands, she seemed very serious. 

After moving the small hands busily, a bracelet with a noticeable red flower was made. 

Speranza shyly held out the completed bracelet to my mother. 

"Oh my, are you giving it to the old lady?" 

Nod Nod. 

"Thank you, Speranza. You made it so beautifully." 

My mother accepted the bracelet with a happy expression. 

After carefully wearing the bracelet on her hand, she patted Speranza's head and praised her. 

Speranza’s face got dyed in red and her tail started waving. 

She looked very pleased. 

"Wait a minute." 

“…….?" 

This time, my mother bent some flowers and quickly made a bracelet similar to Speranza’s. 

And she put the bracelet in Speranza's wrist.

Speranza's eyes started sparkling as she saw the bracelet that was completed really quick and beautifully.

As if a little excited, her two pointed ears were raised. 

"Ho. Do you want me to tell you how to make it?"" 

Nod Nod 

My mother burst into laughter at the intense nodding. 

And my mother took Speranza in her arms, and began to teach her how to make bracelets.

Ryan muttered in admiration at the appearance. 

"I think your mom got closer to Speranza than Sihyeon right now". 

“Yes. I think I’m getting a little jealous." 

"Hahaha." 

I said it half jokingly, but in fact, I was seriously a little jealous.

How much time did it took for me to make her show that bright smile towards me, but my mother got it on the first day of meeting. 

Is this how Lia felt usually, while looking at me and Speranza?

Ryan, who was watching my mother and Speranza, confirmed the time and opened his mouth. 

"Sihyeon, I think we should get ready to leave". 

"Ah. Is it already that time?" 

"Yes. It's been a while since I had a such a relaxing day, So it feels really short."

Receiving his words, I informed my mother of this fact. 

"Mom, it's almost time to go back." 

“Already…..?” 

"Yes. I think we should go back and say goodbye to the farm members." 

My mother stood up from her seat with a look of regret. 

Speranza also stood up with an anxious look.

Upon returning to the farm building, other farm members were already preparing to see us off. 

My mother greeted each and every one with a sad face. 

"Boss, please take good care of Si." 

"You don't have to worry ma’m. Leave it to me. We couldn't talk much since you came late today. So Let’s have a long chat next time. Is it okay.?”

“Of course. I'll be waiting until then.”

“Lia, You are doing well in cooking. Believe in yourself and be more confident." 

“Yes, Thank you. Sihyeon’s Mom, Please take this." 

Lia handed over a small bag to my mother. 

There were several bottles of Hap in it.

"I heard that Sihyeon’s mom likes Hap. I packed the freshest one and put it in." 

"Oh, my. You don't have to…….” 

"We were treated to a really delicious meal. So please receive it." 

When Lia forcefully place the bag containing Hap into my mother’s hand, my mother reluctantly accepted it.

At that time, Andras, who was watching, coughed and stepped forward.

"Hmm, I personally prepared something, so I hope you accept it.”

Andras took out a small box and handed it over to my mother. 

There was a ring in it. 

"It's not great thing like Hap. As a token of my Thanks please have it. It's an artifact with some useful magic. I've also placed some defense magic, which can protect you if you encounter any danger.”

“Oh my….Isn’t this a very expensive item? I don't know if I can have such a precious artifact." 

“No, it’s not that precious. I made it by myself, so it only cost a little bit.You don't have to feel pressured." 

"Thank you, Mr. Andras. I'll use it well." 

Andras looked a little flattered when my mother picked up the ring. 

Of course, Kaneff and Lia watched him with an expressions that said they didn't like it.

Finally, my mother approached Speranza. 

Lowering her posture, she looked into Speranza’s eyes and said goodbye. 

“Speranza, Thanks to you, I had a lot of fun today. I'll come back again next time, let's have more fun together.” 

Speranza’s sharp ears drooped, and she didn't even make eye contact properly as if she felt sad for departing with my mother.

My mother stroked Speranza's head several times with a pitiful expression.

"Let's go now. I'll take you to the gate.” 

“Yes."

At the words of Ryan, me and my mother said goodbye to the farm members.

“ Everyone. Thank you. I had a great time." 

“ Bye guys. See you tomorrow. I put the leftover ribs and japchae in the refrigerator, so make sure to heat it and then eat for dinner.” 

I was little worried about Speranza, who stood with a dark expression next to Lia, but I thought it she will be alright.

I took my mother and started moving away from the farm along with Ryan. 

How long did we walk? 

Suddenly I heard Lia's surprised voice and felt a short footsteps approaching us in a hurry. 

Looking back, Speranza was running towards us. 

“Speranza ?" 

Hug! 

Speranza's face, holding my legs with both hands, was already covered with tears. 

I was confused and froze for a moment. 

Speranza's words from her mouth sharply stabbed my heart. 

“Do n t…D o nt…" 

"…!!!" 

It was an incomplete word, but the emotion behind it got completely conveyed to my ears. 

I was heartbroken at the sight of Speranza crying, and saying ‘Don’t'

While I stood freezed because of the unusual appearance of Sperenza, which she usually doesn’t show, my mother approached Speranza. 

Without saying a word, mother hugged Speranza tightly and comforted her.

The little fox girl began to cry in her arms, wondering what was so sad. 

“buuuuu…buuuuubuuu”. 

“I get it. Speranza was very lonely. Huh.?” 

Not only me, but also the Ryan, and other Farm members that followed late, stared blankly at my mother and Speranza. 

The crying subsided, and Speranza’s cute little face got ruined by the tearful runny nose, but she regained stability and was tightly sitting in my mother's arms.

My mother handed over the calmed down Speranza to me. 

"Now, Si." 

“Huh ?" 

I was worried that Speranza might cry again, but she sat calmly in my arms.

My mother took the handkerchief given by Ryan and gently wiped Speranza's face. 

“Was her name Speranza mean ‘Hope’.”

“Yes."

"I think you named her really well. When you were born, I didn't know what name to give you, so I thought a lot about it and named you Sihyeon, which means Vision, hoping that you could see things which people normally don’t . I think like you I also nailed it.” 

My mother smiled brightly and turned towards Ryan. 

“Mr.Ryan, is it okay if Si stays here for today, and I’ll be the only one going back?" 

"What? Ah…Yes, he can stay here." 

"Then Si stays here." 

"Mom, Are you fine going alone?" 

"Do you think I'm a kid. Of course it's okay." 

My mother smiled brightly and patted me on the shoulder.

The expression of her pride made me tear up. 

"Speranza, I have to go. Instead, I'll leave my son behind, so you won't be lonely." 

"Un…" 

“Okay. Don’t forget this grandma. I'll definitely come back next time.”

My mother started departing after she finished greeting Speranza again and said goodbye to the rest of the people again. 

"Sihyeon, don't worry. I'll take your mother to home safely." 

"…….. Thank you Ryan." 

So, my mother left the farm with the Ryan. 

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"Are you alright…Sihyeon’s mom?” 

“Well…”

When Ryan asked, Sihyeon’s mother smiled vaguely.  

"I'm proud that there are people who depend on my Si, but at the same time, I also feel lonely." 

"Yes. Sihyeon has become an indispensable part of the Demon farm now.”

"I knew this day would come. Sihyeon has been tied up in one place for too long because of me." 

The mother, who had a melancholy expression, smiled brightly. 

“But…… there's also a silver lining about it." 

"…?" 

“Because of that I'm spending some quality time with a handsome guy after a long time." 

“Hahahah. Thank you Sihyeon’s mom. It's really a honor to be praised by a beautiful person." 

The two walked side by side laughing happily.

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After my mother left, I came up to the room with Speranza. 

She was still shaking as if scared that I would leave.

"It's okay now dear. I won’t go anywhere. We'll be together…..I’ll be with you this whole day." 

“……” 

As I continued to soothe her, Speranza’s anxious expression started dispersing little by little. 

Nevertheless, her two small hands grabbed my clothes and didn't let go.

What made Speranza so anxious all of a sudden?

This has never happened before when I left the farm. 

She showed unusual signs of anxiety today.

I played a song on my cell phone to soothe her anxiety. 

It was the ballad of Speranza's favorite singer and the song that we listened together in the warehouse. 

"Bu…Bu……" 

Speranza's breathing sound stabilized to the sweet melody of the song. 

It was only after I saw her falling into a deep sleep, I could take a breather. 

At the end of the song on my cell phone playlist. I too fell asleep slowly next to Speranza. 

??

I felt very strange. 

It felt completely different from my usual dreams. 

As if watching a vivid movie, the scenes quickly passed one after another in front of my eyes.

There was Speranza, who looked younger than now, and people who looked like her parents. 

In addition, Beast-people, who showed the appearance of a fox, are also with her. 

Speranza kept smiling happily there. 

No worries or anxiety was seen in her eyes.

Such a happy scene quickly disappeared after a few scenes. 

After that, only dark and darker memories continued.

She parted with her parents and headed to a strange place with some strangers.

She ran through a thorny path with the strangers, while being chased by scary beings. 

The people around her gradually disappeared one after another, and at the same time, Speranza's smile started drying up.

Eventually, Speranza, who was alone, continued to move in the direction that the last stranger who was with her told her.

For a very long time, she cried breathlessly every night hiding in bushes and trees in anxiety and fear. 

She kept crying every night.

Bububububuuuuuuuuu. 

Bububububuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. 

I felt frustrated when I saw the crying small baby fox.

I floundered to get to Speranza somehow. 

My whole body was as heavy as if I was restrained with chains. 

But I didn't give up. 

Biting my teeth tightly, I took one step at a time. 

A little more… 

A little more……! 

The moment when both hands got stretched out with all my might, they touched the crouched baby fox. 

I hugged the baby fox in my arms. 

– Flash! 

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"Haah! Haah!" 

Gasp

What I saw as soon as I opened my eyes was the Yellow light of the dawn and the ceiling of the familiar farm building. 

My whole body was soaked in cold sweat as if I was pressed by a terrible sleep paralysis. 

Flick. 

I turned my head at the movement I felt in my arms.

Speranza looked at me with a worried look. 

And she raised her hand to wipe off the cold sweat on my forehead. 

I stared blankly at it.

My head was in a messed because of the scenes I saw in my dream. 

At that time, Speranza, who was in my arms, looked at me and whispered. 

“P…a..p..a ?” 

“Pa…p….a ?” 

"Papa" 

At that moment, I was dazed as if I was hit by something on my head.

I think I misheard it. 

How should I react to this? 

Am I still in my dream?

I didn't respond to the 50,000 questions that filled my head. 

Seeing that Speranza's expression got darker and darker. 

As soon as I saw that, a thunderbolt hit my head. 

Complicated thoughts disappeared in an instant, and only the thought of wanting to make the girl in front of me smile filled my head. 

"Speranza, Did you call me?" 

The girl, who had been surprised for a while, soon began to smile broadly. 

Speranza stretched out her arms and hugged me. 

After wriggling in my arms for a while, she fell asleep quietly.

I remembered the look my mother sent me before leaving the farm. 

I closed my eyes and muttered to myself. 

Mom, is my vision right ? 

With a comfortable mind, I also fell asleep holding Speranza in my arms.