“What are you…”

When he came face to face with his squire, Seon-Hyeok heard something that felt like a bolt of lightning.

“I will forego treatment.”

His excitement that a cure had been found lasted only a moment. He could not understand why Julian was stubbornly refusing treatment.

“Why!”

Given his guilt, Seon-Hyeok could not justify being angry as he tried to convince his young squire, but Julian simply repeated her words like a parrot.

“Julian, what the hell is the problem? You won’t ever grow if you pass on the treatment! You’ll be a child all your life!”

But as time passed, and as she remained adamant despite his best efforts, Seon-Hyeok found himself becoming more and more frustrated. Despite this, nothing changed.

“I would rather stay as I am now.”

Even now, Julian only confirmed her stance one more time.

“Why the hell do you want that?”

Is there something I’m missing?

Unable to comprehend her perspective, Seon-Hyeok asked her to explain.

“I don’t want treatment.”

Unfortunately, she did not comply.

“Julian!”

Seon-Hyeok blurted out as he grabbed her shoulders. Although her body had been strengthened through rigorous training, it was still one of an immature...