“what?!”
Hoyang was startled and shocked. He pointed his finger while trembling.
“Wh, what are you talking about! A tiger wants to marry a human?!”
“I think it’s better. It’s much better than a weak tiger like you.”
“But you’re a tiger! How can a human and a tiger get married… …!”
“Hmm. So it should be in human form?”
The bride headed to the collapsed next room as if it was nothing. There were several medicinal herbs in the next room, among them mugwort and garlic.
The bride sat down and began to eat mugwort and garlic. Then, the large body shrank and white hair fell out.
After a while, there was a woman in human form there. She was quite beautiful, and if it weren’t for her white tail and ears, she would have looked like an ordinary human being.
“Well, how about this? Seo Kang-rim, am I qualified enough to be your bride?”
The bride said with a smile. Seo Kang-rim felt his head start to hurt and said firmly.
“No. Even if you were to become human, I would not be able to accept your proposal.”
“Why?”
“Because I have a lover.”
He had his eternal lover, Shin Soo-ah. He had no intention of marrying anyone else.
But even when told that she had a lover, the bride showed no sign of backing down.
“But you haven’t married that person yet, right? And you’ve already reached the bride’s room. You’re qualified enough… … .”
“Qualifications? What on earth are you talking about?”
At that moment, a sharp voice cut off the bride’s words. The person coming in was none other than Shin Soo-ah.
There were small scratches all over her body, as if she had been running wild. If she was injured like that, it was obvious what another tiger would look like.
“Are you saying you’re going to marry Kangrim just now?”
The bride was momentarily startled by Shin Soo-ah’s aura. The murderous intent and passion overflowing from her body were no less than that of King Hoje.
But I couldn’t back down like this. The priest said, glaring at Shin Soo Ah.
“Yes. I will marry Seo Kang-rim.”
“Even though he has a lover?”
“In the world of survival of the fittest, that kind of thing is of no use. You just have to win by force.”
The moment those words left her mouth, the bride realized she had made a slip of the tongue, even if she didn’t know exactly what she had said.
That was understandable, because the murderous aura emanating from Shin Soo-ah was so intense that it made the hairs on her body stand on end.
“That’s a good saying. It means that you can achieve anything with force.”
Shin Soo Ah pulled out the sword at her side. Up until now, she had been fighting with her bare hands, but now she had no choice but to be serious.
She said, staring at the bride with sinister green eyes.
“Let’s see if we can become Seo Kang-rim’s bride.”
Only then did the bride realize that the person in front of her was Seo Kang-rim’s lover. However, the bride had no intention of backing down.
It was true that I had no desire to marry Hoyang, and that I was also interested in a human named Seo Kang-rim.
At that moment, Seo Kang-rim hurriedly stepped between the two.
“No, I have no intention of marrying that tiger. So there’s no need to fight for nothing… … .”
“Mr. Kangrim.”
Shin Soo-ah spoke in a cold tone. She looked straight at Seo Kang-rim as she spoke.
“What would Kangrim have done if the situation had been the opposite?”
What if some punk rushed to marry Shin Soo Ah?
I couldn’t just let that happen. If he wasn’t a proper guy, I was determined to make a mess of him and kick him out.
Seo Kang-rim nodded, knowing that Shin Soo-ah would feel the same way. And instead of stopping her, he took something out of the sink.
“Ms. Shin Soo-ah. Then please use this. This will be more beneficial.”
What he handed over was a sword. Shin Soo Ah accepted it and asked with surprised eyes.
“What the heck is this?”
“I made it to give as a gift, but I think it would be better to give it to you now.”
The white blade was emitting an unusual light. Shin Soo-ah took hold of the sword.
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[Name] Samin Sword
[Grade] Yongilpum (龍一品)
[Description] A sword made in the month of In, day of In, and hour of In when the tiger’s energy is strongest. It is stronger than a normal three-person sword because it uses special materials.
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A three-person sword made on a day when the tiger’s energy is strong. Shin Soo-ah, looking at the sword, suddenly remembered something.
“Mr. Kangrim, did you often go to the blacksmith shop to make this?”
“Yes. I often went hunting alone to collect materials… … I wanted to give it to Shin Soo-ah as a gift.”
Shin Soo-ah’s eyes sparkled when she found out why he had been alone these days.
Since I was given this sword, I had to win.
As Shin Soo-ah grabbed the hilt of the sword, the priest also picked up the sword he had at his side.
Their eyes met. And without a word, the two swords clashed sharply.
-Kang, ka-kang, kan!
A sharp metallic sound began to pierce the ears. It looked like two tigers were locked in a fight.
The bride’s eyes wavered every time the rush of force struck. Seo Kang-rim was a strong person, but Shin Soo-ah was also a strong person comparable to him.
But even so, she was human, and the bride was a tiger. Moreover, this was the sanctuary of the King of Hoje.
[The abilities of those with the ‘Tiger’ attribute increase!]
The beast was bound to become stronger in its own territory. It may not have been the case elsewhere, but this was the sacred territory of the King of Hoje. It was only natural that the strength of the tiger bride would be doubled.
It was a close fight at the moment, but it was clear that the tiger priest would eventually have the upper hand.
I definitely thought so.
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‘Why, why is this human’s sword becoming sharper… …?!’
At that moment, the priest looked at the sword that Shin Soo Ah was holding. He felt a familiar aura there.
‘Is it a three-man sword…? …!’
The Samin Sword, made in Inwol, Inil, and Insi, contained the spirit of a tiger. Therefore, its power was doubled in the divine realm of King Hoje.
No, but something was odd.
‘The one I’m using is a sword of death, so it should be even stronger… …!’
Surely her sword would be one level higher. The sword that Shin Soo Ah swung was so sharp, fast, and rough.
The more they faced each other with swords, the more the bride was pushed back. That was understandable, because the bride was not the only tiger.
[In the new realm of King Hoje, the power of ‘Shin Soo Ah’ is increasing!]
She was born in the Year of the Tiger, but she was different from other Tigers.
A human born in the year, month, day, and hour of the In. That was Shin Soo-ah.
Her whole life was steeped in the energy of a beast. She herself was no different from a sword.
The three-person sword that Shin Soo-ah was handling was now like a seven-person sword.
-Kaga River!
At that moment, the sword the bride was holding broke into two and fell to the ground. Shin Soo-ah aimed the tip of the sword at the bride.
“Do you want to fight more?”
It was a voice full of the determination to destroy anything that resisted any further.
The bride thought of herself as a beast, but in front of Shin Soo-ah, she was no different from a baby tiger.
She said, shaking her head.
“No. I will admit defeat. I will give up my position as Seo Kang-rim’s bride… ….”
The bride who said that looked at Hoyang. Her eyes still had a firm resolve.
“But I don’t want to marry you, Hoyang. I’m sorry.”
“… … I don’t want to rely on someone else’s power to propose to you either.”
Hoyangi opened his eyes wide and said.
“I am also a tiger who knows shame. I do not want to get married like this.”
“Then I will tell the parents of both families… … .”
“But I really want to get married! Let’s set a date for the siege again. I will win on my own.”
The bride looked somewhat surprised at Hoyang’s reaction. Her expression said that she had not expected this to happen.
A tiger is still a tiger even if it loses its teeth, and it seems that Hoyang is still a beast of a beast.
The two tigers nodded to each other and left the half-destroyed room. Seo Kang-rim sighed in relief, as if the problem had been solved.
“Fortunately, the problem seems to have been resolved. Thanks to Shin Soo-ah.”
“I’m Kangrim’s lover, so of course I have to stop him.”
Seo Kang-rim looked a little surprised at the word lover. Of course, they were dating, but this was the first time she had said something so openly.
Unlike the surprised Seo Kang-rim, Shin Soo-ah had a calm expression. She looked back at Seo Kang-rim and said.
“By the way, a three-man sword… … I never expected you would give me such a gift.”
“… … Actually, I had prepared something other than the Samin Sword. I just couldn’t figure out the timing for when I would give it to you, but I think now is the right time.”
Seo Kang-rim took something out of the sink. It was a small box. When he opened the lid, there was a pair of platinum rings inside.
A ring with delicate and ornate workmanship. The moment Shin Soo-ah saw the ring, her eyes widened.
“… … I’ve thought about it for a long time. I want to spend the rest of my life with Shin Soo Ah. But… … .”
He slowly took out the ring. It was a ring he had prepared a long time ago.
“… … I don’t know if I’m qualified to give you this.”
He had lived an unfortunate life. After his fate disappeared, the unfortunate fate that had been cast upon him also subsided, but he had no idea how long it would continue.
Because people still believe in fate, fortune telling, and horoscopes. In this world where faith gives strength, Seo Kang-rim’s fate was extremely unstable.
Could he really marry Shin Soo-ah? While he was hesitating, Shin Soo-ah spoke.
“Why aren’t you qualified?”
“Because I am such a lacking person. And I feel like an unfortunate fate will come upon me again someday… … .”
“That may be true. But fate and such, didn’t Kangrim destroy it?”
Shin Soo-ah slowly approached him, took his hand, and put a ring on his left ring finger.
“If fate comes to visit us again, we just have to fight and get rid of it again. And I want to be by your side.”
“… … .”
“Let’s live this life together, Kangrim.”
Shin Soo-ah smiled quietly. Her smile was even more radiant under the full moon.
“Please tell me quickly. What were you trying to say?”
There was only one thing Seo Kang-rim could say in front of the smile that was stronger than fate.
He put the rest of the ring on Shin Soo Ah’s ring finger and whispered softly.
“… … Shin Soo-ah, please marry me.”
She held Seo Kang-rim’s hand tightly. Shin Soo-ah smiled brightly as a pair of rings shone.
“Yes, I’d be happy to.”
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It was a sunny day. The outdoor wedding venue was decorated with all kinds of flowers and lace.
Below them stood Seo Kang-rim in a white tuxedo and Shin Soo-ah in a pure white dress.
There were many familiar faces among the seats. The Bihomun group, the Civil Protection Bureau colleagues, and everyone who had been with them until now.
Seo Kang-rim had thought his life was unfortunate. And indeed, it was.
But the moment he saw Shin Soo-ah standing next to him and smiling brightly, he changed his mind.
He was the luckiest person in the world, because he had a loving family, friends, colleagues, and lover by his side.
I thought that if I had to go through all that trouble to see you again, I would live this life over again.
Seo Kang-rim held Shin Soo-ah’s hand tightly and looked at her. The most beautiful bride in the world today.
“Come to think of it, I gave you the gift in advance. I originally planned to give you the Samin Sword during the gift exchange ceremony.”
Shin Soo Ah smiled slightly at those words. A sword as a gift? It was a unique item, but it suited the two of them well.
“But why was it that the Samin Sword was the gift?”
“It is a gift, and a promise… … at the same time.”
“If it’s a promise?”
“The Samin Sword can only be made once a year, and the Sain Sword can only be made once every 12 years. This year it’s the Samin Sword, but next time I’d like to give you the Sain Sword. And… … .”
Seo Kang-rim smiled gently and grabbed Shin Soo-ah’s hand. It was the hand he always wanted to hold.
“And if you want to make it to match your year of birth, you have to wait 60 years. When you turn 60, I want to make you a sword that fits you perfectly.”
The exact same year of the sexagenary cycle comes once every 60 years. Seo Kang-rim was envisioning a future where he would be with her for several decades.
Shin Soo Ah smiled faintly at those words. She hugged Seo Kang Rim’s neck and said.
“Are you going to make me a knife and leave me when I’m 60? I don’t want that. It’s too short. I want to be with you for 100 years.”
“Whether it’s 100 years or 200 years, we’ll continue to be together. Because we’re each other’s gods.”
Seo Kang-rim also smiled while hugging Shin Soo-ah. Since they were each other’s gods and gods, time had no more meaning.
Even after decades, even centuries, the two would remain together.
The two kissed under the clear sunlight. It was a kiss that would last forever.
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