TFSG 30

Chapter 30

“Don’t underestimate your little sister.”

Black Assistant (흑비원) didn’t stop there. He smiled slyly and gestured with his eyes toward a certain spot.

“If I’d gone all out, your son would be dead.”

“……”

“What about Bihoo over there? He doesn’t even remember anything. Wouldn’t it be easier to kill a kid like that who just gets in the way?”

While everyone’s attention was drawn to Uncle and First Aunt, I quietly opened my bag and took something out.

‘This wasn’t exactly what I made this for, but oh well.’

It was a round pill.

Hiding it in my hand, I looked up at Uncle.

“The intruder is over there. That Black Captain bullied my son and harassed my nephew.”

“…Do you have any proof?”

“Of course I do. Whether it’s the entry records, the gap in the fence, or even if you check the attendants’ eyes—evidence will turn up.”

“It’s not true, I swear I’m innocent!”

Proof, huh? Would there even be any?

That Black Captain came here to eliminate me and the Black Healer (흑계원), so I bet he already erased the entry records.

“Dad, if this turns into a battle over evidence…”

“There’s no need to worry.”

When Dad raised his hand, a breeze blew. A visible little whirlwind stirred in the air.

And then—shockingly—a voice echoed from thin air.

It was a familiar voice.

<You have a duty to protect me. To protect me, you’ll have to eliminate those guys.>

It was the Black Captain’s voice.

A murmur spread among the quiet spectators.

The Black Captain’s eyes widened with shock.

But that wasn’t the end.

<Whoa, what now? This time’s gonna be different, you damn brat.>

<Don’t you know that attacking doctors and pharmacists is against the family rules, Mushan?>

<So what? No one will know.>

My voice came out too? What the heck is this?

When did this get recorded?

“It was stored in the wind.”

“……”

He pretended to explain it to me, but the voice rang loud and clear for Aunt and everyone else to hear.

“This wind magic is well-known even in the Imperial Court. Its validity as evidence should be sufficient.”

Indeed, Wind Mages were highly valued in the Imperial Court, often playing roles similar to police officers.

‘Or assassins…’

I swallowed. I felt good. Holy crap, things were actually turning in my favor?

Now it was time for me to land the final blow.

I know First Aunt better than anyone.

That woman…

‘Is obsessed with her image.’

I stealthily put the pill into my mouth and swallowed it.

Then I made eye contact with Dad, who was watching me. I smiled brightly and whispered:

“D-don’t be too s-shocked. I’m okay.”

“…What?”

I couldn’t answer. My stomach churned.

‘Ugh, haven’t felt this in a while…’

Coughing erupted from my chest—loud and raspy. Naturally, attention shifted toward me.

My eyes met Uncle’s, wide with surprise.

‘Ah, I should’ve warned Uncle too…’

Well, I’ll explain later.

Cough cough! COUGH!

“You…”

Dad adjusted his hold on me.

My insides were churning. Then—

Cough!

Thud.

Blood spurted from my mouth.

Jet-black blood.

Someone among the crowd screamed.

“B-Blood!”

All eyes turned toward me. I weakly looked up at Dad—his eyes were trembling. That was strange.

‘I gave him a heads-up… Why is he this shaken?’

He didn’t remember me. Even if I introduced myself as his daughter, I was basically a stranger.

Still, I guess we spent a few days together, and he grew fond of me?

Even so, his expression was full of shock.

I tried to reach out to reassure him.

‘Ugh… I have no strength…’

My vision started to blur slightly.

It’s fine. This was all intentional.

“Doctor! Damn it, doctor! There are so many of them here! Someone get over here already!”

Uncle ran over and shouted. Someone rushed to me.

“P-Poison!”

“Of course, it’s poison! I’m asking why! Just heal her already! Save her! Or I swear I’ll lose it and kill every last one of you!”

“B-but this poison is…”

Hearing their panicked voices fade in and out, I smirked internally.

Black blotches would be blooming all over my hand like mold.

My fingernails would be turning black from the tips.

My neck would be blooming with rash-like flower patterns.

Any skilled doctor in this family would recognize this poison.

Its nickname: Blood Shadow Crimson (학정홍).

It was a deadly poison.

The Black family became a great family not just because of their incredible healing abilities—but because they were also the best at poison-making.

Poison and medicine are two sides of the same coin.

‘And this particular poison was developed by someone famous…’

My First Aunt.

Only she and her direct bloodline knew how to make it and how to cure it.

I struggled to raise my hand. Then, panting heavily, I pointed straight at one person.

“She… gave it to me…”

What now, First Aunt?

The poison that clearly came from your own making…

‘You raised your son wrong, that’s what this is.’

First Aunt trembled all over. How would she interpret this situation?

There’s only one conclusion.

Only she and her direct bloodline know the antidote to this poison.

Her son—the Black Captain—knows it too.

“Oh my god… Poisoning a child…”

“Is it true what Black Assistant said? He didn’t kidnap the child?”

“I heard the kid was already weak…”

The murmurs grew louder.

I closed my eyes slowly, basking in the victory.

Worried about the aftermath? Not at all.

Who am I?

The continent’s greatest genius doctor and pharmacist.

And a mage who can heal her own body cleanly!

‘Even if they didn’t heal me while I was unconscious, I could fix myself the moment I wake up.’

Either way, that bastard Black Captain?

He’s screwed.

That’s what you get for messing with me.

I closed my eyes with satisfaction—

Not knowing what kind of expressions Dad and Uncle were making as they looked at me.

* * *

“Hey, you don’t have anything like this at your house, do you?”

In the third timeline of my life—around the time I was getting used to how this family worked—

That pig-like cousin Black Captain… What kind of grudge did he have?

Ever since I turned six, he relentlessly bullied me.

Every. Single. Time.

He’d say stuff like “My mom really hates your mom,” but like—who cares what that mama’s boy has to say?

I ignored him.

Instead, I recorded him bit by bit in every life. Including all the poisons he bragged his mother made.

‘I figured out the ingredients. The main one is crane crest, huh?’

It also had venom from a highly toxic snake.

I stole the poison and trained myself. Honestly, my training was pretty simple.

I used my ability to detox and heal injuries—and just poisoned myself repeatedly.

“BLEGH! COUGH COUGH! It hurts so bad… hah… hah…”

Basically, I just tested and healed until I figured out the cure.

Of course, I didn’t die.

And eventually—I got both the formula and antidote for a poison only my First Aunt supposedly knew.

“Aaaagh! AHHHH! MOM! MOTHER! cough Mother!”

The sight of that bastard Black Captain rolling on the floor in agony from his own poison—so satisfying.

They said he looked for me as soon as he recovered, but it was too late.

I’d already left the family far behind.

Even though I left with a hardened heart, I guess part of me felt a little envious.

He had a mother he could call for when he was in pain.

* * *

‘Ah… That old dream again.’

I blinked my eyes open.

The ceiling wasn’t familiar. Where was I now?

‘My body feels light…’

I looked at my hands. No blotches. I’d been detoxed.

‘Well, of course. If they didn’t detox me, their reputations would’ve taken a hit. I’m sure they did whatever it took.’

First Aunt would never want to lose her image as a noble and merciful doctor.

Funny how she never realized she had nothing in common with mercy, even till her death.

“Yaaawn…”

I was exhausted. Once my energy returned, I’d check my condition myself.

You never know. Even if she detoxed me, she might’ve left just a bit of poison out of spite.

‘Is it daytime?’

When I closed my eyes, it was late afternoon.

“I must’ve been out for a day.”

“It’s been five.”

“GAH!”

I jerked my head to the side in shock. Since when was he there?

Leaning against the wall next to the wide-open door, there sat my dad.

Why does this guy always show up silently like that? My heart nearly jumped out of my chest.

“D-Dad? What are you doing over there?”

“Watching you.”