Raising a Villain Went Wrong (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 9
Dan Mok Chang lifted his dry eyes. The pain in his body had become so familiar that it barely registered anymore.
‘Another failure?’
The dark ritual meant to trap a divine beast within his body.
Something he had endured since early childhood—so young he couldn’t even remember—and the suffering that came with it.
Just as Dan Mok Bi had assumed the treatment he received while confined to the detached quarters was natural, Dan Mok Chang, too, had no idea what was truly being done to him. He had simply accepted it, believing it was for his own good.
‘But is this really for my sake? It’s so agonizing and painful.’
Though he lay collapsed like a puppet with its strings cut, not a single member of his clan spared him a glance. They only clamored about why it had failed, citing grave reasons.
‘Is this normal?’
A faint doubt bubbled up like a soap bubble, then quietly popped. If he couldn’t even trust that much, his suffering held no value at all.
‘Father said I was special. He told me this pain must be endured for a better future.’
Dan Mok Chang closed his eyes. Even his tears had dried up; nothing flowed.
Dan Mok Chang kept repeating to himself.
‘Father loves me. I am special. This pain will only last a little while….’
The question ‘Really?’ flashed vividly in his mind, then vanished as if it had never been there.
It had already been six months since I started attending to Dan Mok Bi.
Many things had changed over those six months, but the most noticeable change was Dan Mok Bi’s height.
‘Goodness! Is this the power of genes?’
When we first met, Dan Mok Bi was slightly shorter and much thinner than me, but he’d shot up so quickly that now he stood a full head taller.
It wasn’t just added bulk—his face had grown lean, as if baby fat had melted away, and balanced muscles now clung neatly to his entire frame.
In just six months, a child had matured into a young man.
‘Goodness, goodness! All I did was make sure he ate well. How badly must they have starved the poor child before?’
Watching the once cute and endearing Dan Mok Bi grow so rapidly filled me with fresh emotion, and I sighed tearfully in admiration.
“Just look at him practicing swordsmanship! He was so adorable until recently, but now he looks so dignified!”
Afraid Dan Mok Bi might feel awkward if he caught me staring openly, I hid behind a nearby tree and secretly watched him train.
Just then, Baek Ho clicked his tongue disdainfully and spoke.
There’s no end to your fussiness. His sword can’t even cut a single tree yet—what’s so dignified about that?
Here I was, moved to tears, and he just had to pour cold water on it! I grumbled at Baek Ho.
“Cutting wood with a sword isn’t something ordinary people can do! What do you expect from our sweet little master?”
Besides, the sword Dan Mok Bi held was merely a wooden practice sword carved from a branch. For wood to cut wood, one would need to channel sword energy—but how could a child who’d only trained for six months possibly wield such energy?
But Baek Ho thought differently. He cleared his throat and replied.
Considering all the elixirs he’s consumed, he ought to be able to shatter the ground barehanded.
‘Did he really eat that much?’
Racking my memory, I realized he’d indeed been given far more than average. But still! Elixirs aren’t some all-powerful cheat key.
“Elixirs only increase inner energy—they don’t improve martial skill. Young Master is doing exceptionally well.”
I flustered, desperately circling around to defend Dan Mok Bi. Baek Ho responded with a smirk, wrinkling his nose.
How soft-hearted.
Ugh. Facing Baek Ho like this, I could really feel he was a being who’d lived far longer than me, despite his small cat-like appearance.
I picked up Baek Ho, who still seemed in a foul mood, and gently rubbed his nose with my fingers as I asked,
“Master Baek Ho, why are you so sensitive today? Is it time for another shedding season?”
Creatures like me don’t shed fur.
Baek Ho answered with a rumbling purr, looking quite fierce.
“…Then whose fur ball is that rolling over there?”
It was no use arguing! He’d shed so much fur I’d already made five perfectly round fur balls. At my remark, Baek Ho turned his head sharply and grumbled.
That’s merely my generosity, so you wouldn’t be disappointed.
Right, right. So I’m not the master but the servant, then. I nodded with a pleased smile, and Baek Ho growled irritably, clearly displeased.
Stop your nonsense and just focus on your own duties. When are you going to practice your Word Command?
“Well, about that practice…”
The power I gained as an author—Word Command.
Literally, the power of words.
When I helped Dan Mok Bi prevent Baek Ho’s seal from breaking, I realized I’d obtained this power called Word Command.
‘But ever since then, I’ve tried several times and gotten absolutely nowhere.’
How many times had I shouted “Cook!” at a perfectly fine fish placed on a dish? Yet the fish kept flopping, leaving only my shame behind.
‘Baek Ho doesn’t seem to know exactly how I should practice either.’
That’s probably why he keeps nagging me all the time. Instead of answering about Word Command, I held Baek Ho and moved elsewhere, saying,
“I’ll brush your fur.”
It felt wrong to keep whispering behind Dan Mok Bi like this—it might disturb him. I carried Baek Ho and sat down on the sunlit veranda.
Then, using a special comb I’d made by weaving several thread combs together, I briskly brushed Baek Ho’s white fur.
Though he purred contentedly, Baek Ho still grumbled.
It’s absolutely not because I like it. I’m just letting you rest your head so you won’t get bored.
“Sure, sure.”
If you like it, just say so. What a strangely adorable yet noble creature.
‘Now that I look closely, he kind of resembles Dan Mok Bi.’
Of course, Dan Mok Bi, though often aloof, could suddenly shower you with unexpectedly kind words.
As I briskly brushed Baek Ho’s fur, he closed his eyes and muttered sleepily,
You really are a strange human.
“What now?”
He always says I’m strange whenever he sees me. I gave a slight frown, and Baek Ho added,
When you fiddle with me, I get this weird urge to sleep… Hoeng.
Oh my.
‘Now he’s even making sounds.’
So overwhelmed with pleasure that he let out a little moan, Baek Ho buried his head between his front paws, embarrassed. I chuckled softly and brushed his rear.
“Just enjoy it.”
Why be embarrassed?
‘Anyway, he’s shedding an enormous amount today too.’
I’ll even make a snowman out of these fur balls. Just as I was rolling the clumped fur between my fingers…
Dan Mok Bi’s voice rang out.
“Yeon.”
“Oh, Young Master.”
I jumped up from my seat, stopping mid-brush.
“Are you done training? Shall I bring you something cool to drink?”
At that, Baek Ho, who’d been purring, bared his fangs and claws and growled.
Cool drink, my foot! You need to finish brushing my fur first. I despise people who leave things half-done more than anything in the world!
“I’ll take care of Young Master right after—I promise!”
I patted Baek Ho’s round head. Still displeased, he tensed his tail.
As I moved to prepare chilled yuzu tea for Dan Mok Bi, he stopped me.
“No, I’m fine. Just hurry up and finish brushing.”
“Huh? But won’t you be hot…?”
“Yeah, so I’ll go wash up first.”
Though he claimed he’d wash, not a single drop of sweat was visible on Dan Mok Bi’s face. As he disappeared to bathe, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
I placed Baek Ho’s head back on my lap and tilted my head curiously.
“You seem unusually cheerful today.”
Had he had some sort of epiphany? As I wondered, Baek Ho replied flatly.
He’s happy because he thinks you care more about him than about me. What a sneaky, petty fellow.
“Young Master isn’t like that at all.”
No matter how starved for affection Dan Mok Bi might be, he wouldn’t possibly be jealous of a cat.
Just as I resumed brushing Baek Ho as instructed, he suddenly stiffened his fur and sat upright, making it impossible to continue.
Wait—someone’s coming.
Someone? In the six months I’d lived here, no one had ever come looking for me first.
‘Could it be the steward?’
That was the only person who came to mind. I turned to look toward the entrance of the detached quarters.
Surprisingly, a young servant girl in crimson robes stepped through the door.
“You there!”
“Yes?”
In this world, wearing colored clothing was a symbol of authority. Even among servants, those dressed in vivid hues like crimson worked in the main residence.
The main residence—the home of Dan Mok Bi’s immediate family. The only reason a servant from there would come was surely about Dan Mok Bi. I rose politely and answered,
“Are you here to see Young Master? He’s gone to wash up, so you’ll have to wait.”
Her reply, however, was completely unexpected. She grabbed my wrist sharply and yanked me forward.
“No! We’re so short-staffed we’d borrow a cat’s paws if we could—what are you doing lazing about here alone?!”
“Me? You want me to help too?”
“Stop talking nonsense and follow me!”
I was Dan Mok Bi’s sole personal attendant. It made no sense for them to assign me such tasks, yet the servant girl was utterly confident.
‘If there’s a mistake, it’ll be cleared up soon enough.’
I went along obediently. Of course, I didn’t forget to bid Baek Ho farewell before leaving.
“Just a moment—I’ll be right back.”
That way, Baek Ho could tell Dan Mok Bi where I’d gone once he returned from bathing.
As we left the detached quarters heading for the main residence, the servant girl snorted.
“You really are clueless.”
“Huh?”
“On such a busy day, you can’t even read the mood—you’re just idly chatting with a cat on the veranda. No wonder you ended up as the detached quarters’ Young Master’s personal attendant, with your lack of awareness.”
“Haha.”
I forced an awkward smile at her words.
‘I became his attendant purely by my own choice. To others, I suppose it looks like a demotion.’
Though I couldn’t help how it appeared, thinking of Dan Mok Bi’s situation brought a bitter smile to my lips again.
The servant girl kept chattering at me afterward, but I didn’t respond, and so we walked in silence until we reached the main residence.
Following the servant, I climbed over the main residence’s tall wall—something I’d never done before. Inside, it looked as if a grand banquet were being prepared: tents were spread across the spacious gardens, and everyone was frantically busy with food.
‘Good. They must need help cooking.’
I was decent enough at laundry and cleaning, but cooking was the skill I was most comfortable with.
‘What can I do to slip back quietly to the detached quarters without drawing attention?’
As I silently surveyed the garden, the servant’s colleagues pointed at me and asked,
“Who’s that?”
“I brought her along—she was just lounging around.”
“Oh my, Yeon Ah!”
Expecting no one to recognize me, I stood dumbfounded—until someone suddenly wrapped their arms around my shoulders.
Though the face was unfamiliar to me, they clearly knew me well. Their voice introducing me sounded cheerful and proud.
“She used to be with me. She’s diligent and works well.”
“Really? Then start by peeling potatoes over there.”
Potatoes. Without a proper peeler, I’d have to use a kitchen knife—quite a nuisance, but still a decent task.
‘At least I won’t stand out for doing poorly.’
Sitting before a heaping basket of potatoes, I whispered to the person beside me,
“But why are things so hectic today?”
At my question, she frowned as if surprised I didn’t know.
“They’re returning from Shin Mountain.”
“Huh? Who is?”
“Who else could it be?”
Shin Mountain—the sacred peak where Dan Mok Chang stayed to seal the divine beast into his body.
The servant girl puffed up proudly, as if her own family were returning.
“The Clan Head and the Eldest Young Master.”
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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