How to Survive as a Player Chapter 228

#228

Baek Do-hyeon visited the 90th floor tower when two days had passed since he met Bill Will. Meanwhile, Se-hyeon was walking around the 90th floor, waiting for Baek Do-hyeon to appear.

Mei profit-

And early in the morning of the second day, the door to the tower, presumed to be Baek Do-hyeon’s empire, opened and many people walked out through the light.

Baek Do-hyeon looked at the warm, sunlight-filled space on the 90th floor as if he were looking at a distant mountain. It was like tracing a memory.

The action ended only when he saw Sehyeon, who was located far away. Baek Do-hyeon’s haggard complexion has not changed. Still, his eyes were clear, so I could tell he wasn’t going to die.

Baek Do-hyeon passed by Se-hyeon without even giving him a glance. The barely touching shoulders reminded us of the distance between us.

“Baek Do-hyeon.”

Sehyun was the first to open her mouth. I heard footsteps stopping behind me. Sehyeon continued speaking without turning around.

“All you have to do is say one word.”

Hide your pride and pretend you can’t win.

“we… “You’re a colleague.”

All I had to do was ask for help and everything was resolved. Se-hyeon doesn’t have to let him go alone, and he doesn’t have to face the crisis alone. Even similar words would have been nice. So, just one word.

After a long time, Baek Do-hyun walked away again without answering. Many people followed Baek Do-hyeon and passed by Se-hyeon. There was also Isis, who swallowed many words.

Many empires were in mourning after hearing the news of Agatha’s death. The word was mourning, but everyone was unable to find a way to shake off the sadness and despair.

It was the same for Sehyun. He didn’t spend much time with Agatha. Even though I wanted to believe, there were times when disbelief arose. And yet, as soon as she witnessed her death, she felt every part of her go off.

Devastation, anger, sadness, dizzying. The burning, suffocating feeling that took my breath away continued to this day. It was just emotions I didn’t want to feel again.

I didn’t want to go through that again through Baek Do-hyun. Se-hyeon realized for the first time when he came here that death was so scary. It felt different from being alone. I felt like I was losing a lot mentally just thinking about the pain and death the other person was going through.

Baek Do-hyeon had to come back alive for the sake of Lee Jae-young, who was wiping away tears, and Hwan, who was swallowing his sadness with red eyes and clenched teeth. The expectations placed on Baek Do-hyun were not simple. It was a mourning for Agatha, and a hope for those looking to the next.

That’s why Sehyun didn’t want to go down this heavy road alone.

“White peach… .”

“Don’t worry.”

When the creepy iron gate opened wide, Baek Do-hyeon spoke for the first time. As I followed the sound, I saw Baek Do-hyeon being swallowed up by a bright light. The moment our eyes met, the time we spent together lingered in my memory. Baek Do-hyeon, whom Se-hyeon knew well, was there.

“Even if you don’t like it, I will definitely come back alive. at that time… “I ask you and everyone’s forgiveness for my mistakes.”

Baek Do-hyun knew early on that his actions were wrong. He knew it when he looked in his eyes. However, he could not let go of a glimmer of hope, so he blindly believed in his own will, and now he was trying to correct it.

I didn’t know if I would die. This sendoff could have been the last. Baek Do-hyun will also know this well.

Their endless gazes met for a long time, and they gradually turned their gaze towards Baek Do-hyun. With each step forward, the guilt shed. The iron door that swallowed Baek Do-hyun with a bitter smile for the last time closed violently with a bang. The only person left there was Sehyun, who was thinking over Baek Dohyun’s words.

Wrong, and forgiveness.

“… That’s not what I wanted, Mr. Baek Do-hyun… .”

The trembling words echoed faintly through the silence. I know she’s coming back. He will definitely come back to keep his promise.

Sehyeon slowly turned his back, engraving those words in his sinking heart. The ground beneath his feet was like a sinking pit.

***

It is true that the rain falling on Elix was caused by the goddess’ pollution. From the day it rained until now, the whole world has been under dark clouds and suffering from flood damage.

Sehyeon’s empire, which had Gwak Jeong-han and Aul, who could draw water, suffered less damage, but the damage to empires in the lowlands was severe. Because of this, these days, Kwak Jeong-han and Aul were having a busy day traveling around not only the Celestial Empire but also the Alliance countries.

And now, Sehyun has taken off through the heavy rain to Tira’s ‘White Empire Aihya’. Even on a supersonic airship, the distance took four days.

The reason for the visit was no other. It was to deliver the items that Agatha had entrusted to her before entering the tower.

“Why did you end up in such a squalid place? “It also takes the Archduke with him.”

As soon as she got off the airship, Tyra greeted Sehyun and said that. With a face that doesn’t look very good.

Connected to the airship door, a canopy to protect from rain covered the pillars of the corridor. Therefore, Ruhak, who had been spreading his wings, also folded them and took a step back from Sehyeon.

“I came because I had business to do.”

“Then just tell me about your business and leave. “I don’t really feel like seeing your face.”

If you just listen, it was a gentle tone of voice. However, Tyra spat out harsh words with a smile on her face. Sehyun, who was watching this quietly, also faced Tyra with a smile.

“Is the White Cloak Empire treated like this because there is no grand duke? “I don’t think there are any laws.”

“… I beg your pardon?”

“It would be best to distinguish between public and private life, Tyra. “You must not forget that your entire attitude will be solidified by the ideology of the White Cloak Empire.”

There was also a rule that was implicitly accepted in Elix. When the king visited another country with the archduke, he was promised a respectful treatment due to inter-empire issues. On the other hand, when the king visited alone without the archduke, he was promised fair treatment.

Of course, kings who did not have an archduke, such as Tyra or Agatha, were treated accordingly because they mourned the archduke’s absence wherever they went. That was why Ruhak treated Agatha differently from others.

“I guess you came all the way here just to campaign? Or are you here to teach?”

“I clearly told you that I came because I had business to do.”

“Ha, yes. Well, let’s hear how great this project is. Let me guide you to the throne room. “It’s a shabby place, so I’m not sure if I’ll be angry.”

Tira turned around sharply, fluttering the hem of her long clothes. The white-robed imperial vassals who were watching her here and there as if watching her began to move hurriedly.

Sehyeon looked at the distance away and then glanced at the Empire buried in the rain. All around were tall castle towers. The towers of all the buildings were tall, as if birds were nesting high up.

Contrary to what Tyra said, the empire was not that shabby. However, convenience was a little low, perhaps due to the characteristics of a species that can fly. Most of the stairs were omitted, and many of the railings were also missing.

I understood. Unlike Sehyeon’s empire, all the vassals of the White Clothed Empire walked around with their wings out. For them, flying is probably more comfortable than walking.

“So, what is this great business that brought you all the way here?”

This was what Tyra asked as soon as we arrived at the small throne room and sat down. Without thinking, Sehyun took something out of her pocket and placed it on the table. A small machine the size of a palm was placed in front of Tyra.

“this… “What is it?”

“This is the item that Agasa left with me before entering the tower. “He asked me to tell it to Tyra.”

Tyra’s eyes were seen shaking. Her thin white hand slowly stretched out toward the machine on the table. Her slightly trembling fingertips seemed to already guess what it was.

“You can check.”

There was no way I didn’t know. Communications storage device. It was a video device that recorded and played back certain images.

At least Sehyun and Tira knew that the object inside was Agasa’s image.

Dalkak-

Tyra’s trembling fingertips pressed the play button on the round surface. The object shot out a long beam of light toward the dark wall.

The sound of a film rolling could be heard from somewhere. When the sound quieted down, Agatha stood alone in front of everyone. It was so vivid that it seemed as if it had come to life before my eyes.

[Tira, how are you? It’s your old friend Agatha.]

As soon as she heard those words, Tyra burst into tears. Her sobs quickly filled the surroundings.

[By the time you see this, I will probably be in the tower. I can’t guarantee my life or death, but my guess is that I probably won’t come back.]

“… “Agatha.”

[Don’t feel too sorry. This is also destiny and the right path.]

Agatha smiled gently, folding her deep eyes. Her emotions, conveyed by her lively laugh, were powerful. Se-Hyeon, too, to the point where her heart aches.

[Tira, I know you have been carrying a lot of burden. It’s just a pity that I couldn’t relieve that burden. However, in any case, do not think that you are wrong.]