MEMORIZE Chapter 717

00717 The snow that illuminates the underside of the lamp. ————————————————– ———————-=

So, the match between Ahn Hyun and Lee Yu-jeong is slowly reaching its final stage.

“Was he that strong?”

Nam Da-eun, who was dipping her feet in the central waterway of the castle garden, tilted her head.

Nam Da-eun was watching the battle between Ahn Hyeon and Yu-jeong Lee from the beginning. He wasn’t watching because he was particularly interested, and was just passing by the garden when he happened to see some sparring, so he was watching. why. There is a saying like that, right? As far as sightseeing goes, fighting is more fun.

But when I actually opened the lid, I felt the need to revise my thoughts.

Lee Yu-jeong was at exactly the level I expected, but Ahn Hyeon was different. Instead of being swayed by seemingly flashy gimmicks, he quietly stays in his place and responds gravely. This is proof that he is able to read all of his opponent’s moves and even understand their weaknesses. Of course, in the eyes of ‘Geomhu’, there is still nothing clumsy about it.

“User Ahn Hyeon has definitely grown.”

Suddenly, a strong yet calm voice spoke.

“And it’s still growing. As far as I know, I heard that he practices without missing a day.”

Soon, someone carefully sat down next to Nam Da-eun. The firm and smooth calf falls into the waterway. Nam Da-eun glanced down and was able to spot Cha So-rim with a faint smile on her face.

“It’s a little hot. Would it be okay?”

“… Please. “Because I didn’t rent it out.”

Crackling, the two women slightly bowed their heads to each other. And then we started looking around Dalian together.

“You said you practiced without missing a day?”

This time, Nam Da-eun opened her mouth first.

“yes. In the North Continent, in the Iron Mountains, in Atlanta. “The way he works hard is admirable, so sometimes I have guided him without knowing.”

“Whether you know it or not… . Anyway, that movement is completely overwhelming. Was there really that much of a difference?”

“User Anhyeon has probably reached the level of unity in the Steel Mountains. “I checked it myself.”

“aha. If that’s the case. Now that I think about it, it’s clear… .”

A state of unity. It is a slang term commonly used by melee users who have reached a certain level, and means the state of unity. As it is not a level that only dogs or cows can climb, there is bound to be a difference between users who have developed their abilities and those who have not.

Nam Da-eun nodded as if her doubts were now resolved.

“User Ahn Hyun, has this been his third year? Because it bloomed in my second year… . “It’s pretty good.”

“Hehe. I had early flowering in the third year. … hmm? “It’s almost over.”

Cha So-rim, who was smiling quietly, answered with a twinkle in her eye. The two women focused their gazes at the same time.

As Cha So-rim said, the battle was almost over. To be more precise, since Ahn Hyeon started taking action.

“… … !”

The moment An Hyeon threw out his spear, Lee Yu-jeong, who was running excitedly, suddenly fell into a strange sensation.

It was a feeling that cannot be described in words. Suddenly the world stopped and a tinnitus buzzed in my ears. I only pierced him once with my spear, but it felt like his whole body was tied up in chains and he couldn’t move. no. Is it accurate to say that he has no idea how to move? In fact, An Hyun’s blow was advancing in a straight line, breaking and silencing Lee Yu-jeong’s every movement.

In an instant, the tip of the spear was caught in front of my eyes. In a split second, a blank light flashed through Lee Yu-jeong’s eyes as she tried to escape. Even where she was trying to retreat, her Anhyeon was coming in. She just saw something running from the front. How could this happen?

It was the same situation as the pit battle. Anhyeon runs from the left, front, and right at the same time. An ability developed by combining ‘spear shooting’ with ‘shinchang unity’. The change based on explosive acceleration creates the illusion that Ahn Hyeon is divided into three people.

At least Joo Hyeon-ho chose the method of killing all three people, but Lee Yu-jeong was not at that level. Moreover, more than anything, even Joo Hyeon-ho at that time did not realize that An Hyun was slamming the spear in the air.

You can’t retreat, you can’t escape.

All Lee Yoo-jeong could do at the moment was to stop walking and open her eyes wide.

Sigh.

Finally, the spear that came down from the air made a dull sound, and Lee Yu-jeong’s right shoulder sank down.

That wasn’t the end. The attack from the phantom coming from three directions hit his left shoulder, abdomen, and thigh in turn. Because the attacks continued with a slight time lag, Lee Yu-jeong’s body shook greatly and her legs broke each time she was hit. It’s a shame that he left the situation in his hands. If Ahn Hyeon had used all his strength, his head would have been split in the first blow.

Slurp!

In the end, Yujeong collapsed, signaling the end of the battle. A clean defeat without a doubt. It was a very meaningless result compared to what we thought of as rivals. The difference between a user who worked hard while enduring pain and a user who became complacent at some point was clearly revealed in this sparring.

Finally, Ahn Hyeon, breathing lightly, looked down. Lee Yu-jeong collapses on the floor, her whole body curled up and trembling like an aspen tree. At first glance, her trembling mouth appears to be barely holding back a scream. Then she felt a little sorry, but Ahn Hyeon was not sorry at all. Even if I thought about it a hundred times, I couldn’t forgive what Lee Yu-jeong did. Moreover, he is a brother like no one else.

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

After a while, light applause followed. Kim Soo-hyun, who was watching the battle from one side, was clapping his hands.

“It’s over. Ahn Hyeon. Congratulations.”

“thank you.”

“Anyway, I guess I’ve given in at this level. Then, as promised, Lee Yoo-jeong will be downgraded by one level.”

“… … .”

“Ahn Hyeon. “You go and call a priest and tell him to treat me.”

“… All right.”

From the beginning, the outcome of the game was almost certain. As if there was nothing surprising, Kim Soo-hyun spoke in an indifferent voice and turned around.

Ahn Hyeon looked at Kim Soo-hyun’s back as he slowly walked away with complicated eyes, and then walked quickly. Although she glanced at Lee Yu-jeong in the middle of the conversation, she had no intention of condescending or consoling her. No matter how dull Ahn Hyun was, she knew that no matter what she said now, she would only hurt Lee Yu-jeong’s pride.

In the place where Kim Soo-hyun and Ahn Hyeon left, only Lee Yu-jeong, who collapsed, was left alone.

The tremors in my body had subsided, but the devastated look in my eyes still did not disappear. All that can be seen is the two slowly moving away and the two katanas scattered haphazardly on the floor.

Afterwards, Lee Yu-jeong continued to lie down without moving until Ahn Hyeon called the priest.

Tuk.

Tuk-tuk.

Was it not just my mood that made me feel gloomy today? Dark clouds suddenly appeared in the sunny sky, and small raindrops began to fall one by one.

As the bitter wind blows past the castle just in time, the raindrops that have just begun to fall fall loosely.

that day.

Lee Yu-jeong became the first clan member to have their rating downgraded after the rating system was implemented.

*

The implementation of the grading system certainly had a huge impact on the mercantile industry. It is difficult to say that this is a good reaction. There are quite a few clan members who are dissatisfied with their level, and there are also several who actually come and ask questions. Lee Yu-jeong went too far.

Of course, we cannot jump to conclusions just yet. I planned to wait and watch positively until this change takes hold. Because I actually witnessed the movement of change.

Although it was a small number, there were some clan members who accepted this rating system. Some people came to see me in person and told me various stories. No longer were we told to move, but we began to think and act on our own.

Among them, Woo Jeong-min’s story in particular surprised me a little.

“You want to resurrect the vagabond killer group?”

“iced coffee. “If you only allow it.”

Woo Jung-min emphasized the need for a group to kill vagrants. It wasn’t wrong. All users have an antipathy towards vagabonds, and the hatred has deepened since the war two years ago. If they even heard a rumor that a tramp had been caught somewhere, they would clap their hands and be happy. Didn’t our Mercenary’s reputation go up significantly after catching Baek Seo-yeon, a vagabond executive?

If Woo Jung-min accomplishes a similar task, it will be directly related to the rise of Mercenary’s reputation.

“hmm. good. I allow it. “That’s a very good idea.”

“also… . huh? “Yeah, really?”

Did he think he got permission too easily? Woo Jung-min, who was in the middle of talking, looks at me with puzzled eyes.

“… “Really?”

“then. Come to think of it, they may have increased their strength while focusing their efforts on conquering the Steel Mountains. “Now is the time to subdue them.”

It wasn’t just permission, there was a part of me that believed in it. ‘Red Fang’ Woo Jung-min. He was the one who broke off the bad relationship between users and vagabonds during the first round. Knowing his past, I can’t think of anyone better suited to kill the vagabond than the man in front of him.

“Anyway, it’s a good idea. But why did I suddenly have this thought?”

“Hehe. Since Seon-yu-woon boasts so much, her stomach looks like shit. “I’m a little envious of her because she’s treated like an S.”

“this. “Was your grade too low?”

“no. at all. It’s true that I’ve been complacent all this time. Also, even if you had put me on the F grade list, I wouldn’t have been dissatisfied at all. … “I mean this.”

Woo Jeong-min said, smiling quietly, as if he felt better about receiving permission. I also smiled softly. Grace is like the sea, revenge is like a sword. Woo Jeong-min was currently showing behavior consistent with this proverb.

“And actually, Seon Yu-un brought up this agenda first. “She said she would help me and I should talk to her.”

“Hmm~. User Seon Yuun said he could help. Then, please tell Nam Da-eun what you are doing. “When it comes to hating vagrants, Nam Da-eun is as good as anyone else.”

“oh… . If Geomhu participates, there is nothing to be afraid of. and… .”

“… … ?”

It was then. Woo Jeong-min’s face suddenly appeared with a hint of sadness. There was only one case where Woo Jung-min made this kind of expression.

“So, how is Won Hye-soo doing these days?”

“well… . “I have to stay.”

“From what I heard, it doesn’t sound like there’s any problem.”

“… “That’s the problem.”

When the story of Won Hye-soo came up, Woo Jeong-min’s voice became somber. He seemed to be contemplating whether to speak or not for a moment, but then he opened his mouth.

“I’m sure there’s something stuck in my chest. But it doesn’t solve it. I wish I could blow it up once, but I don’t. On the surface, it seems like you are living a normal life and continuing to accumulate. “It’s the same with kids.”

“… Kid problem? Even as a mother… .”

“I do it. That doesn’t mean we don’t breastfeed, look at the baby for a moment when she cries, etc. But anyone would think I was doing it reluctantly.”

“hmm… .”

“Actually, this isn’t all that stressful. I really try to think of my child as my own, but he just keeps looking for his mom. no. I understand. okay. He’s growing up, so of course he’ll miss his mom. But Hye-su… .”

“… … .”

Woo Jeong-min, who continued speaking unusually quickly, was unable to finish his sentence and shook his head.

“What am I telling you… . sorry. I guess he wanted to complain somewhere. “Just pretend you didn’t hear it.”

“no. “I think I asked for no reason.”

Woo Jung-min smiled bitterly and stood up.

“Anyway, thank you for allowing me. Then, I will prepare properly and come back soon.”

He immediately turned around, but stopped walking after only a few steps.

“Oops. I couldn’t tell you this. “They say the temple called you.”

“huh? “In the temple?”

“I was coming up from the first floor when I saw a messenger from a resident come to visit. “I said I would deliver it for you, but I forgot.”

“aha… .”

I got up right away. Because I felt like I knew what they were calling me for. It seems that the reward for completing the rescue request has now been confirmed. I don’t want to see an angel, but I still have to get compensation.

Thinking like that, after Woo Jung-min left, I briefly got ready and left the room. And as I was about to walk down the stairs, I could see a girl and a small spirit toddling up the stairs below. It was Mar and Dodo.

“dad!”

Mar must have spotted me as well, as he climbed up the stairs and smiled brightly.

Is it that good for radish? As I watched the pointed ears fluttering, I quietly opened my mouth.

“huh. It’s dry. “Where were you going?”

“I was going to see my dad with Dodo!”

Mar said, lifting the baby Pegasus with both hands. As soon as the dodo saw me, he opened his muzzle wide and started chattering his teeth. … This guy?

“But where is Dad going again?”

no. Where are you going again? When she speaks with such a bright face, I feel like my heart is being pricked for some reason.

“uh? ah… . haha. I have some business to visit at the temple. What do we do?”

“A temple?”

However, Marr was not at all intimidated and asked again with sparkling eyes. Now, not only the ears but also the wings on the back have started to move gently. Why is he like this all of a sudden?

“dad. Then. “Can’t I go with you?”

“you? Why in the temple?”

“just… . It’s been a while since I wanted to go out with my dad… .”

“… do?”

“I also want to see my mom for the first time in a while… . lol.”

“… … .”

Mar talks with a smile on his face.

But I suddenly felt my mood sinking.

“mom… ? ah.”

At the same time, I also felt like it was a mistake. It looks like they couldn’t hide it and showed it to the outside. Although it was only a fleeting moment, Marr’s face as she looked at me froze, and a light of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

He soon tried to smile, but it was a forced smile that was different from before. Her ears, which had been moving frantically, suddenly became droopy.

“S-sorry. dad. I’m asking an unreasonable request… .”

“No, no. Okay. and.”

‘That angel is not your mother.’ As she was about to say, she decided to just stop. He’s already looking downcast, but I can’t muster up the courage to say something so cruel. Although she was growing rapidly, Marr was still just a child.

“… sorry.”

“Dad, I’m really sorry.”

“I said it’s okay. “Then will Dad come home?”

“yes… .”

After gently stroking Mar’s head, who kept saying sorry, I slowly walked down the stairs.

As I was going down, I continued to feel an unexpected sense of guilt, but it was something I could not help. Seraph is not Mar’s mother. Moreover, on her most recent visit, she even told me not to worry about her since she wouldn’t be brought home anymore.

okay. I really had no intention of taking Marr to the Summoning Room any longer.

But, but… .

‘… The child keeps looking for his mother. no. I understand. okay. He’s growing up, so of course he’ll miss his mom.’

Why do those words come to mind when they overlap with Mar’s timid face?

‘shit. When you hear something meaningless… .’

In the end, I stopped walking. And as I climbed down the stairs as fast as I could, I could see Mar’s sullen back as he was still walking down the hallway.

“Marya… !”

When I shouted in a slightly higher voice, Marr, who had been trudging along, suddenly stopped and slowly turned his head to look at me.

“together… . Shall we go?”

Then, at the same time, Mar opens the rabbit’s eyes.

“huh! No, yes!”

The tips of the wings that were pointing toward the ground soar into the sky.

Mar came running like a moon and fell into my arms.

The whole time I was moving to the northern continent, I could hear “Dad, you’re the best.” and “Dad, I love you.”

After a while.

I entered the temple while holding Mar, who was continuously rubbing her face against my chest, and the moment I finally entered the summoning room.

“I was waiting. User Kim… ?”

I was able to realize one surprising fact.

“Oh mom!”

Seraph opened his eyes wide after checking Mar.

“uh… . ah… !”

The wings, which had been flowing gently, flutter mercilessly.

… For some reason, the reactions they both have when surprised seem to be the same.

—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=

『My wife’s mood has improved!』

『Unique ability, husband’s wife’s rank increases to EX!』

fantasy,