MEMORIZE Chapter 804

00804 A Midnight Night’s Dream (4/4). ————————————————– ———————-=

Murmur.

On a quiet morning, the main gate of the castle suddenly became noisy. Someone carrying a heavy bag on their back is running, sweat pouring down their face.

The garden’s waterway made of white marble extends from the main gate to the entrance to the main castle. The water, which almost overflows the shiny surface, reflects the sunlight shining below, causing light to flow.

“Hey, hey!”

“… … .”

“Over there!”

“Slurp.”

“A redhead drinking tea in the canal!”

“… hmm?”

Gehenna, who was lazily tipping her teacup with her calf halfway submerged in the waterway, trembled. She obviously had red hair, she said. Isn’t she so rude? She wondered who had lost her fear so much, and Gehenna turned her eyes with a bright smile of her own, and then she looked at her opponent with a little surprise rather than anger.

“you… . You are… .”

A cool wind blew. The wind slowly cooled the sweat of the woman who was out of breath and unable to speak. Gehenna waited for her opponent to catch her breath before she lightly nodded. The woman swallowed her saliva and straightened her lower back at once.

“also! Oh, no. First, let me introduce myself. I am Vivien La Clacidus, the world’s greatest genius and beautiful alchemist… .”

“You are a summoner. “We also signed a contract with our children.”

Gehenna immediately cut off the louder than necessary voice. Vivien makes a blank expression. However, the analysis of Gehenna was completed with just one glance. The fact that the person in front of him was a summoner with ties to hell demons, and that he was not an ordinary human being but had the scent of a slight monster. Of course, I didn’t initially believe that she was a genius and beautiful alchemist.

“So, what’s going on?”

Gehenna’s reaction was heartbreaking. There is no reason to be surprised even if Vivien has ties to the demonic beast of hell. I just thought, ‘That’s surprising.’ To what extent do you think so? Perhaps, if I had to put it bluntly, she might be closer to being cold. Because I could guess why Vivian came.

“Well, that…” .”

There are only about 10 meters left, but Vivien is standing still. When I meet two eyes that seem to contain twilight, I suddenly can’t stop walking. Vivien had a hunch. I don’t know why, but I know that if he uses his mouth even a little bit wrong, something big will happen.

Vivien glanced and cautiously opened her mouth.

“… “I wish I could get some help.”

“help? “What help?”

The reply came back right away. It was a voice without the slightest emotion, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was unreasonable. The tension rising little by little caused Vivien to close her mouth. Gehenna drank the tea carelessly.

“It looks like you came here because you were having trouble summoning demonic beasts… .”

“Uh, uh. that’s right.”

“A contract with a demonic beast must be based on respecting each other’s will.”

“Yes.”

“It’s none of my business who you contract with, but on the other hand, I have no room to interfere with your contract.”

“I know that.”

Gehenna laughs blandly at the voice that seems to be obvious.

“Then it is done. “Go away.”

“B-but… .”

“What kind of butt is that?” So, does that mean I have to summon the demon beast you want and connect with it directly?”

“That’s not right!”

Vivian suddenly shouted. Gehenna’s eyes narrowed. The eyes that reflected subtle anger are now clearly glaring at the opponent.

“How dare you raise your voice about safety?”

“I apologize if I was surprised. But, I can’t leave like this.”

“What?”

“There is not enough information.”

Even if the words are the same, they are different, but there is no intention to turn them around in a euphemistic way or to package them with flowery language. So Vivien just told it like it was. It’s not enough. To be precise, it was said that there was a lack of information needed to summon a higher-level corps. Thanks to the origin, we were able to find some clues, but ‘borrowing power’ and ‘summoning an army’ are completely different problems.

We are faced with a huge wall that we can never overcome on our own. No matter how hard you try, the path won’t open. Vivien couldn’t miss this opportunity in any way.

“I devoted my life to this path, even giving up on being human. But, there is still no end in sight. “It’s so overwhelming.”

“It sounds obvious. “What are you telling me to do when your abilities are limited to that?”

“I guess so. Maybe I won’t be able to see the end until I die. But I feel it instinctively.”

“hmm?”

“If this situation continues… . “I will remain stagnant forever.”

“That’s your problem… .”

“Please, I beg you!”

“… … .”

With a thump, Vivien puts down her bag and kneels down. The sight of his hands clenched into fists resting on his knees makes him look solemn at first glance. Gehenna studied her opponent closely, her eyes still open.

Body still wet with sweat and puffy eyes. To add a little bit of exaggeration, the eye shadow extends down to the cheeks. How many days did he devote himself to research? It looks dirty and dirty because it hasn’t been washed. However, even though he knew that he was being shameless, the look in his eyes revealed both frustration and earnestness at the same time. Gehenna felt that at least those eyes were sincere. The way she appealed her desperation with her whole body made her nod her head in a small but involuntary manner.

“… It’s not that I don’t know how you feel, but if you admit what I said earlier, there’s nothing I can do about it. Even if it were possible, I don’t really want to do it.”

“I don’t want a forced contract. Just giving advice is enough. Just one word, even just one word, is fine.”

Vivien spoke in a slightly softened voice as if she had been waiting. Wow, Gehenna’s head tilted ever so slightly as she exclaimed in her own words. It is clear that he looked again rather than tilted his head. In this case, the story is different.

In fact, Gehenna only showed the way forward for about three days, but did not do anything directly. If Vivien said, ‘If you sign with me, you’ll be able to meet Kim Soo-hyun often, right?’ If he had said something like that, he would most likely have been very angry.

First of all, I am not skilled. Go to a computer store with 300,000 won and ask, ‘Please get a computer that can run the latest games with full options!’ It’s like saying. Moreover, sharing one’s knowledge and forcing one’s subordinates to do something are two completely different things.

However, Vivien did not do that. He simply revealed his current feelings and intentions honestly. Ironically, that honesty moved Gehenna’s heart.

“… Sheesh. What kind of big deal is summoning a demonic beast? “It’s not that strong.”

Someone quietly grumbled. While I was waiting for an opportunity, Vivien suddenly came out and took my place, making me feel dizzy.

“who is this! what? Aren’t you strong? idiot! The demons summoned here are summoned as avatars, not their real bodies, right? “If the main body is summoned, you won’t even be able to get a bite out of it!”

Vivian, with her eyes wide open, screamed loudly. Gehenna laughed happily. Whether it’s true or not, she’s not bad at showing her pride in the way she walks.

At this point, there’s nothing I can’t do to help.

“How many legions can currently be summoned?”

Vivian suddenly turned her head at the calm voice.

“4th, 4th legion.”

“The 4th legion. The 6th and 66th legions are an exception as they must meet special conditions. So are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd corps the problem?”

“that’s right! I tried summoning him a few times as a test, but let alone a contract, there wasn’t even a response… !”

“of course.”

“Is everything obvious?”

“okay. Even if they are the same high-level corps, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd corps are directly subordinate to the king. In other words, each person has a role to play, acting only for the king.”

Gehenna laughs, as if Vivian’s blank expression is funny.

“For example, the 3rd Corps takes on the role of ‘subjugation.’ When the king’s order is given, we attack and eliminate the enemy from the vanguard.”

“Then what about the 2nd Corps?”

“The role of the 2nd Corps is ‘protection’. “It is a bodyguard unit that protects the king’s safety.”

“What about the 1st Corps?”

Suddenly Gehenna fell silent. However, it wasn’t long before she smiled softly.

“The 1st Legion… . “We bring about the birth of the king and share his end together.”

“huh?”

“Well, that’s what it says. “It’s okay to think of it as self-immolation.”

“Self-immolation… .”

Vivien is muttering to herself in a daze.

“I see… . The king’s direct troops… . so… .”

The complexion doesn’t look very good. Although she understands, deep regret flows out. Following only the king’s orders implies that there is no room for a single human being to be summoned.

“There was absolutely no way… . I don’t even know that… .”

“well.”

“… … ?”

“I didn’t say there was no way.”

Gehenna smiled seductively as she looked at Vivien, who was downcast.

*

Kim Soo-hyun, who stopped by the conference hall on the first floor to have some business to do, stopped in his tracks at the strange scenery that came into view. Suna was sitting at the highest table where she always sat. Despite her short body, she stretched out her hand and sat on his armrest in a somewhat arrogant manner. Is that all she does? Beside her throne, Gehenna stands reverently with her hands clasped,

“Vivian, the spirit of fire, begs the king to plead guilty!”

thud!

“Sosin commits a great sin by daring to summon and use the king’s army without permission… .”

In front of him, Vivian is lying face down, banging her head and saying something incomprehensible.

“What are you doing now?”

Kim Soo-hyun crossed the conference hall with a smile and hugged Suna, who was sitting at the head of the table.

“What were we doing here Suna?”

“Hey, profit!”

Then, Suna, who was showing a solemn attitude, distorted her philtrum and growled. It was a signal not to disturb.

“This guy? How dare you glare at your father?”

Kim Soo-hyun looked very angry, but then he kissed Suna’s closed mouth until she made a sound. He was surprised for a moment. Eventually, Suna shows up and clearly reveals her dislike. She twisted her male body around and even swung both of his arms.

“Hey! “Eeeeeek!”

“Look at this. Suna, it really won’t work.”

Side, side. This time, kiss each cheek once. Suna looked at Kim Soo-hyun with a very puzzled expression. Then, as if there was no answer, the man slowly shook his head and sighed. Kim Soo-hyun smiled brightly and held Suna in his arms, patting her, as if even that look was lovely.

So, I didn’t see it. Suna also raised the corners of her mouth while glaring at someone. Gehenna sighs quietly.

“My dear. I don’t mind being here, but a very important ceremony is currently taking place. “Why don’t you put Suna back to his seat?”

“huh? iced coffee.”

Kim Soo-hyun obediently put Suna back to her seat. The situation soon returned to normal. As Kim Soo-hyun took a few steps back with a curious look on his face, Vivien continued speaking.

“However, Sosin never used the legion for his own personal use, and only wanted to shake off the power of the hell demon beasts on this world… .”

“I heard that he has quite a reputation in this world.”

“The king’s good fortune is ruined, so I bow down and hide in order to spread the power of hell everywhere. Please listen to my request… .”

“Even though they are only human, they still have spirit. It is definitely different from other humans. The summoning team is also quite independent and unique.”

Vivien recites one after another, and Gehenna adds chuims in between. It was a long talk, but the point was simple. I have been using your subordinates without permission. I’m sorry, but I still used it for a good cause. I will take good care of you from now on, so please let me use your direct unit.

However, Suna’s attitude in accepting it was also awe-inspiring. At first, he raised his eyebrows tentatively, then looked solemn at Gehenna’s advice, but after he finished speaking, he quietly closed his eyes and pretended to think deeply. Maybe if Im Hannah had seen her, she would have clutched her heart and collapsed.

Suna was actually thinking this.

The crime of daring to use the king’s army without permission deserves to die a hundred or a thousand times. Even if my head was cut off right away, I wouldn’t have anything to say!

… However, I sincerely apologize and ask for forgiveness. Above all, unlike other robbers who scream and stab their cheeks at the sight of them, they tremble and bow their heads. Don’t you definitely treat the king well and set the example of a proper subject?

At this point, there’s nothing I can’t do.

Gehenna held back her laughter and whispered.

“Anyway, the legions summoned here are nothing more than incarnations, or avatars. In other words, it is an opportunity to announce the majesty of the king not only in hell but also in other dimensions. “I don’t think it would be too bad to show the king’s magnanimity here.”

These words were the final blow.

Suna’s eyes fluttered open and she groaned (actually, she said, “Ugh.”) and sank into the chair, drooling. Just like her mother does, she lifts her chin so that her breasts are bulging, whines and stretches out her right leg.

“If you truly want to be forgiven, show sincerity.”

As Gehenna elaborated, Vivien gently raised her head. Then he creeps up to her, politely lifts her little white paw, and kisses her gently. Kim Soo-hyun groaned.

“Yes.”

Suna laughed and stretched out her arms this time. As Vivien carefully picked her up, her chin twitched and she pointed to the outside.

“Congratulations. “The king seems to like you.”

“ah… .”

“Although it is only a short time, please give it a try. Because at this moment, you have been recognized as a subject.”

“… … !”

Vivian’s eyes were filled with sadness. He nods his head resolutely and begins to walk one step at a time. Eventually, Vivien, holding Suna, disappeared through the entrance, and the two burst into laughter they had been suppressing. I laugh out loud, afraid that Suna might hear.

“What is this, Gehenna?”

“Don’t laugh too much. “But it wasn’t a play.”

“Then it was real?”

“okay. Because summoning a higher-ranking legion requires the king’s permission. That’s why I made him a subject.”

“like. “So now I can summon you?”

“also. “You said it.”

As Gehenna glanced at him, Kim Soo-hyun smiled awkwardly. The moment the king is born, Gehenna returns to her original mission. In other words, he officially becomes the commander of the 1st Corps. Then, there will be room for Vivian to be summoned, so it would be a lie if I said I wasn’t really looking forward to it.

But Gehenna shrugged.

“well. “At this rate, I think 3 Corps is the limit.”

“… okay?”

Kim Soo-hyun’s voice became noticeably lower.

“But you…” .”

“Of course, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to respond to the summons.”

“Then why?”

“Are you really asking because you don’t know?”

Kim Soo-hyun closed his mouth in response to the sharp question. As Gehenna said, there is no way he would not know. If the first condition for summoning a high-ranking corps is the king’s permission, the second condition requires the summoner’s competency. However, it is impossible to imagine that Vivien can summon Gehenna on her own. Even after sacrificing 1,800 people, only a few days were allowed, so it is absurd to replace everything with the king’s permission and an accurate summons.

Of course, theoretically, summoning is possible. To be precise, only attempts to summon are possible. Even if she responds, Vivien will never be able to handle Gehenna and will explode to death. Wouldn’t this be the worst possible outcome?

“Still, it wasn’t a very meaningless thing. Now that the king has been born, the bond between the demonic beasts will become even stronger. So, that person named Vivien will gradually become stronger.”

Kim Soo-hyun fell silent at the comforting tone. It is said that the army of demonic beasts that Vivien summons becomes stronger over time. It’s certainly a good thing, but Gehenna’s words are, ‘We must return soon.’ contained the intention. In any case, it means that there must be a king in hell in order to strengthen the unity of the demonic beasts.

“Okay… . “I see.”

Gehenna clicked her tongue as she looked at Kim Soo-hyun, who was smiling so hard. Her mood slowly subsides.

‘Don’t make that face.’

‘The more you do that… .’

Gehenna, why wouldn’t you want to stay by Kim Soo-hyun’s side? However, we cannot hope for personal happiness and give up on a long-held wish that we have worked hard for for thousands of years. It was the same for Kim Soo-hyun. The reason I turned back time with the Zero Code was not because I wanted to be with Gehenna.

Their goals are different. Even though they are different, they are so different that they can never match. It may be a cruel thing to say, but in the end, the sooner you break up, the better it is for both of you. At least Gehenna thought so.

‘I achieved what I set out to do, and what I promised… .’

I was reunited with Kim Soo-hyun, I was loved, I had a child, and I showed my father. There is no limit beyond this. Moreover, she even promised that she would leave once she had a child. She had already decided to leave three days ago, and by now she had somewhat made up her mind.

If there was one thing that Gehenna was afraid of, it was being caught by Kim Soo-hyun. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t confidently shake off Kim Soo-hyun, who was desperately holding on to me. In the end, there was only one way to avoid such a situation.

As I said before, stay quietly and leave quietly.

So that no one notices.

“Is the sun already in the sky? . “Do you think there will be enough time?”

Suddenly, Gehenna, who was talking to herself, looked at Kim Soo-hyun and continued speaking.

“My dear. Actually, I have a favor to ask… .”

There was a strong feeling that they were trying to change the topic, but Kim Soo-hyun decided to just ignore it.

“huh. What?”

*

Gehenna’s request was surprisingly simple.

‘I want to look around the outside world a little. ‘It’s a little stuffy.’

I said I would be happy to guide them. But Gehenna flatly refused and added some unusual conditions. I want the person who has been with me the longest to be the guide.

Even if you were the user who had been with us for the longest time, you had no choice but to base it on a rite of passage. Hyeon Ahn, Sol An, Hanbyeol Kim, Yujeong Lee. Among them, Ansol, who was selected for his role in summoning Gehenna, followed Gehenna with a very expectant look (based on Gehenna’s recent actions, it seems that he thought he had something to gain from her).

Gehenna covered her whole body with a robe and went out with Ansol, returning only when it was very late at night. When she entered the office, she was already holding Suna, who had fallen asleep.

I asked Gehenna out of curiosity where she had been, but Gehenna gave up saying that she was tired and went straight to bed. I grumbled about how I was going to have a cold meal, but in the end I turned off the light and lay down next to Gehenna.

“… … .”

So the night deepened by the minute, but I couldn’t sleep. no. I didn’t want to sleep.

Gehenna is lying on her side with her back exposed, and Suna is shivering with a satisfied expression on her face for some reason. I tried to keep my eyes from closing and looked at them clearly. It was because the conversation we had at the conference hall in the morning bothered me so much that I couldn’t fall asleep like this.

Even if it wasn’t said exactly, Gehenna clearly implied it.

I’m leaving.

Now, it’s time to say goodbye.

afraid. I’m afraid that if I fall asleep like this and open my eyes in the morning, one day I won’t see the two of us. That one day might be today.

“My dear.”

It was then.

Gehenna, who was thought to be asleep, suddenly opened her mouth.

“Is there anything you want to say to me?”

Suddenly, I felt a strange sense of déjà vu. I remember hearing something similar somewhere. okay. From hell. Was that probably the day before you left? Anxiety rises for no reason.

At that time, I couldn’t say anything because I was pretending to be asleep… .

“There are a lot. “There are so many.”

This time I said it clearly.

Then Gehenna turns over a couple of times and carefully turns to look at me. Red eyes look straight at me.

“Then why not do it?”

“I’m going to take it slow from now on. One by one, slowly… .”

“… is it.”

“yes.”

Did Gehenna really understand what I meant? I think she might be like that because she smiles sourly. I thought she was a little cowardly, but it didn’t matter. If only we could stay together one more day like this… .

Then suddenly, a red light flashed through Gehenna’s eyes. Although it was only a fleeting moment, the red and deep glow of the eyes clearly flashed.

It was that moment.

“… me. … road.”

Gehenna moves its mouth as if it is saying something, but it cannot be heard.

I could see him slowly getting up, but strangely I couldn’t look up.

Why… . I feel like all of the strength is suddenly leaving my body.

Not only my mind, but the world is spinning.

Darkness slowly falls across my vision.

For a moment, someone lowered their head, and hair fell out in a mess, blocking their view.

From then on, there was only complete darkness.

A feeling of drowsiness spreading throughout the body.

My body became limp like wet cotton.

I’m tired.

I ended up closing my eyes.

… No, I might have already wrapped it.

“… … .”

… this. It won’t work. You decided not to sleep today, right? I haven’t even been able to tickle or kiss Suna’s feet yet.

I laughed and opened my eyes with all my might.

“Gehenna. you… .”

Just when you were about to laugh and ask what you did all of a sudden,

“!”

For a moment, my mind became completely empty.

The cold air that instantly hits your nose tells you that it is early morning, not late at night.

“number… . it’s me?”

The side of the neatly made bed is completely empty.

and.

“… Gehenna?”

Gehenna is nowhere to be seen.

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

yes. This concludes the Gehenna part.

In the next episode, we plan to insert a flashback + breakup scene from the beginning to the middle to the end.

And a new episode, ‘New Beginning’, will be serialized in the second half of the series.

As always, thank you for reading. _(__)_

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