Eunbam left the house. Shocked by the fact, I stared blankly out the window for a while.

In my pajamas, inhaling the cold air from the window, I belatedly realized how freezing my body was.

I sniffed back my runny nose, closed the window, and returned to my spot.

All day, the image of Eunbam storming out of the house, crying and screaming, flashed in my mind.

‘I didn’t think he’d leave like that, crying.’

I was planning to secretly put it back in the study because Eunbam would be upset, but I forgot.

The book pretended to tell how to seal the gods, but it actually did not.

In other words, it was a fraudulent book.

‘It was a book that just said you can also seal gods.’

So, I lost interest quickly. In the time that I forgot, Eunbam discovered it.

‘Where should I find Eunbam?’

While pondering, I suddenly shook my head and changed my thoughts.

‘No, maybe it’s a good thing.’

Eunbam, who always asked me for contracts, may find a new contractor this time.

Perhaps this time he may find the real protagonist.

‘That would be really fortunate.’

Then why does one corner of my heart feel uneasy?

‘It was annoying, but…’

My gaze unconsciously went under the bed.

It felt like if I called, Eunbam would slither out and say, ‘Why are you calling me, you worthless creature?’

‘Should I go outside and look for him?’

But now that Eunbam has left the house, there was nothing I could do.

When he was here, I wished he would disappear; now that he’s gone, I kept seeing Eunbam everywhere.

My energy drained. In the meantime, Sophia and Delma entered my room.

“Little one, wake up. If you sleep now, you won’t be able to sleep later.”

Sophia quietly woke me up, thinking I was taking a nap as I lay in bed.

I got up from the spot, sat quietly against the bed.

Normally, this would be the time to draw or read books.

However, as I sat there doing nothing, I looked odd to them.

“Little one, would you like me to read you a book?”

“We also have block play that you like.”

Sophia and Delma suggested various games, but nothing appealed to me.

“Are you not feeling well?”

Eventually, Sophia asked with concern, but I just shook my head, not answering.

‘I’m drained.’

Unknowingly, I sighed with each reply. Sophia touched her forehead, then felt my face and was surprised.

“Oh my! Why is your body so cold?”

The problem appeared in the evening. Suddenly, my body started feeling chill, and then I began to get feverish.

“Yes, his body has been cold since last night……. he’s also got a runny nose…….”

Sophia was busily explaining to someone. I must have fallen asleep unknowingly after moaning. I rubbed my bleary eyes and got up.

The doctor sitting in front of me cautiously grabbed my wrist and began the examination.

Looking around, not only Sophia and the doctor, but also the Duke and Phyllen were in my room.

‘Why is the Duke in my room?’

While thinking how to drive them away, the doctor spoke again.

“It seems like the initial symptoms of a cold, nothing serious. You’ll get better with some medication.”

“A simple cold? Are you sure?”

“W, well then, let’s check again.”

Just by the Duke asking again, the doctor nervously examined my wrist once more.

“A, after checking again, there doesn’t seem to be a serious illness. If you take medicine and rest for the day, you should recover…….”

“You’ll have to be responsible for that.”

The Duke spoke in a chilling tone. The doctor scanned my body once more with anxious eyes.

Eventually, when I couldn’t bear it any longer, I opened my mouth.

“What’s everyone doing here…… Ah, Ahchoo!”
“Baby!”

“Baby, are you alright?!”

Upon seeing the runny nose, Sophia urgently pulled out a handkerchief from her arms and approached.

Sophia is concerned about me, but I don’t understand why the doctor I met today is so unsettled by my every action.

‘Why is he like that?’

“Iit’s okay, baby. It’s nnot serious. You’ll get better soon!”

The doctor, unclear who he was addressing, soon fumbled in his arms and pulled out some powdered medicine. He extended it toward me.

“Baby, take this. You’ll feel better quickly if you take the medicine.”

It seems the doctor is correct about me catching a cold. Even if I remain still, I can see my nose wanting to run.

‘Ugh, bitter.’

I reluctantly took the medicine and grimaced. That’s when Phyllene approached me, her eyebrows drooping.

“Our baby is quite ill, isn’t he? Don’t worry, you’ll be fine soon. There’s nothing to be concerned about.”

‘Phyllene seems to be more worried than I am…’

“That’s right, that’s right. You’ve taken the medicine, so you’ll be fine after a good night’s sleep.”

The doctor, trembling at my side, added. I agreed with the doctor and nodded vigorously.

My nose was running a little, but it wasn’t anything serious.

It was a common occurrence before I came to the Duke’s residence, especially on colder days.

“Baby, you’re really strong. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask…”

The doctor advised me while packing up his belongings.