30 Years After Reincarnating, It Turns Out This World Was A Rofan?! novel Chapter 238

Whoosh!

The wind blew.

A cool and pleasant forest breeze.

Though a bit chilly due to the season, the scent of the wind was not unpleasant.

Perhaps because it had rained at dawn, the smell of rain was also mixed in, a scent he quite enjoyed.

"Hmm?"

Amidst the wind, a sweet fragrance wafted past his nose.

It was an intoxicating scent, different from the sweetness of sugar, and he began to move towards the source of the fragrance.

Whisk, whisk!

Navigating through a forest filled with natural traps like steep paths, rocks, vines, and mud puddles, he moved as freely as a four-legged beast.

His muscular body suggested slow movements, but in reality, his motions were quicker and lighter than any animal's.

And when he arrived,

Buzz! Buuzz!

Bees were flying around.

It was surprising to see bees still active in this weather, but in Pendragon, it was nothing out of the ordinary. freēwebnovel.com

Perhaps due to the influence of <Mystique>, this southern region teemed with mystical creatures like spirit insects, spirit trees, and others.

The bees, diligently working even in autumn, were likely a type of spirit insect.

Buzzz??

The bees' movements showed confusion.

Indeed, as spirit insects, they displayed an organized march unlike typical bees.

"I feel a bit sorry."

It was somewhat regrettable.

Normally, one wouldn’t expect to encounter a human in such a deep and dangerous forest, but here was one on a 'light stroll.'

The bees, having their habitat discovered, would likely seek a new home once this crisis passed.

Even for Pendragon, where autumn was long, it wasn’t wise for the bees to relocate at this time.

He said,

"Moving isn't the best plan."

Buzz!?

He attempted a conversation.

"I'm not sure you'll understand, but I advise you to stay here. You may not trust me, but I want nothing from you, nor am I interested in your honey. My lips aren't loose enough to speak of this."

Buzzz...

"It’s up to you to trust me... What am I even doing, talking to bees."

Attempting to converse with bees, anyone else might think him mad.

"...Take care."

Feeling a bit of self-reproach, he quickly turned to leave.

But then,

Buzz!

"Huh?"

Buzz-!

"Are you, are you giving this to me?"

Buzz.

"...Living life twice, and now I'm receiving bribes from bees."

With a chuckle, Ihan scratched his cheek as he received a piece of honeycomb from the bees.

He had boasted of experiencing all sorts of strange things in his life, but it seemed that wasn't quite true.

"...It’s Mokcheong."

Among wild honeys, Mokcheong is renowned along with Seokcheong as one of the finest.

Moreover, this Mokcheong honey was from a spirit insect bee.

Even Mokcheong honey was valuable, but the honey from a spirit insect bee held an exceptionally rare worth.

It was as if he had stumbled upon gold on the roadside.

But from Ihan’s perspective,

"...Take it back. It feels like I’m extorting you, man."

Buzz?

"It's not that I dislike it, I really am okay."

Buzzz...

"No, don’t be disappointed... Damn, what am I doing talking with bees?"

Why was he, of all people, having a standoff with bees here?

Unable to comprehend the baffling situation, Ihan eventually had to accept the Mokcheong.

Saying,

"I'll bring a gift when I visit this path again as thanks."

Buzz?

"Maybe a potion or perhaps I'll teach a skill?"

Buzzz??

"Enjoy your meal, anyway."

With that, Ihan swiftly descended the mountain, and the bees watched him go for a long time.

Buzz!

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Drip!

"What's this? Why is it so delicious...?"

Ihan had tasted Mokcheong honey a few times before, but this was a completely different level of flavor.

The fragrance of flowers filled his mouth, but it wasn’t just the taste—he suddenly felt a vitality coursing through his body, almost like the effects of a potion.

True to being a spirit insect, the honey wasn’t just ordinary—it was exceptional.