Korea-Japan battle.
After a fierce battle of 2-1, the winner of the national competition was decided.
“With Sumire’s 3rd round victory! The winning team is Korea! The Japanese team will be moved to the loss group and play a repechage match, and later… … .”
Before host Yuki’s explanation was over, Sumire walked towards the Shinyu Castle near the portal.
grasp!
“Mr. Yoosung! “I did my best!”
Sumire smiled brightly and fell into Shinyuseong’s arms. Sumire looks up at Shinyuseong like a puppy wanting praise.
“For Yoosung’s sake, definitely! certainly! I wanted to win! Hehehe.”
A strange laugh whose true intentions are unknown. That was definitely a laugh that wasn’t like Sumire’s usual.
“Sumire. “Thanks to your performance, we were able to win.”
In the end, Shin Yu-seong smiles slightly.
Sumire patted her head without any hint of the queenly vibe she had shown earlier.
This is an expression asking someone to pat their head. Shin Yu-seong took off Laplace’s decoration while looking at Sumire’s charming smile.
‘You’re affected when you’re in this state.’
Talk.
“… … ah? Ugh, uh, uh… … .”
Then Sumire, who was attached to Shin Yusung’s arm like a leech, fell in shock.
“S-sorry! Yoosung is acting strangely… … .”
When the embarrassed Sumire urgently apologized, Shin Yu-seong smiled at the sight of the Sumire he finally knew.
“no. good job. “Sumire.”
Shin Yooseong says that and pats Sumire’s head as requested. Sumire’s face was red and she was holding back her lips from smirking.
“Ah, heh, heh… … .”
Sumire with a happy face.
Host Yuki watched the scene with a shocked face.
“ruler! Then, along with the interview, we will award prizes provided by the Hunter Association to the winning team!”
Under Yuki’s guidance, two men in suits were bringing a colorful box.
The artifact contained there is a reward from the 50th floor. Thousand Year Prison.
‘… … ‘A thousand years in prison!’
This is the winning product that Shin Yu-seong also saw for the first time.
However, I already knew the identity of Thousand Year Prison.
‘… … It’s an artifact that the Master obtained with his companions.’
The power contained in the Millennium Jade had the power to grow mana and the body. However, for King Kwon and his colleagues who had already reached the peak, it was a shame.
Growth expectations were relatively low for hunters who had already become too strong.
However, it was impossible to estimate its effectiveness if students with relatively high growth potential absorbed it.
‘To train successors. ‘You donated an artifact.’
And Shin Yu-seong’s party got it. The Millennium Jade is an artifact that officially carries on the will left behind by King Gwon and his colleagues. Shin Yu-seong smiled pleasantly.
‘If I could absorb all the power of the Thousand Year Jade… … .’
There was no way to know how strong Shin Yu-seong would become. Sumire was even happier seeing Shin Yoosung’s happy expression.
“I can be of help to Yoosung… … . “I’m really, really happy.”
Sumire’s sincere words.
Sumire, who was an inferior student, was firmly carrying out her role as a person by holding the hand that Shin Yu-seong had extended. All of this was the result of Shin Yu-seong’s trust.
Odododo-
The sound of someone running.
“Sumire! It’s really the best! Hehehe, party leader, I thought we would win! “I heard there was a complete broadcast today?”
The identity of the footsteps is Amy.
It seemed like he somehow ran quickly as soon as the broadcast ended.
“Hehehehe… … .”
Today’s Sumire did not shy away from praise. He looks really happy to be close to Shin Yu-seong.
Lee Si-woo tried to smile.
“Thank you so much. Sumire. I almost lost because of me… … .”
“Well, still… … Hehe, this is the result of everyone doing their best, right? In the first round, Yu and Yoosung won… … .”
Sumire’s cheeks turn red as she looks at Shin Yusung. The atmosphere of the party was cheerful due to the victory in the national competition.
* * *
Win or lose is decided.
Now comes the final stage of the competition.
– no. good job. Sumire.
– Ah, heh, heh… … .
Shinyuseong and Sumire’s voices are heard by Isshin. However, Isshin was standing on stage motionless and with blank eyes.
‘… … ‘Don’t do it.’
Sumire looked happy smiling with her new party members. A smile she had never shown to Isshin until now.
Maybe Isshin and Sumire weren’t real party members.
The relationship between the two was not that of colleagues who trusted each other.
Isshin did not trust Sumire’s abilities and thought that someone strong should protect her.
But now Sumire has become stronger than Isshin. I don’t know what happened in Korea, but he seemed happier than before.
Shin Yu-seong and a Korean party member gave her the comfort and trust that she could not give to Sumire.
So all Isshin can leave behind is a bitter smile.
‘The reason I reached out to Hanajima… … .’
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Maybe it wasn’t simply to gain party members. Even though my skills are low, I’m constantly worried and it’s hard to watch myself being bullied by others.
It wasn’t just a feeling we had as colleagues.
It’s cold.
It hurts.
Feeling comfortable.
Only now Isshin realized what feelings he had for Sumire.
‘… … of course. ‘It’s already too late.’
Pop!
Someone’s hand clasping Isshin’s shoulder.
“Isshin! Cherry Blossom! “Thank you all for your hard work!”
Seiji, the party leader, said with a smile. Even though she lost, Sakura laughed at the sight of Seiji calmly brushing it off.
“Huh~ Even though you lost so hard, you recovered quickly?”
“no way! If I knew I was weak, I should become stronger! “There’s no time to be depressed, right?”
Seiji smiled while saying that. Seiji’s answer was as strong as Ryuko’s. Sakura said while looking at Isshin.
“… … “They say so?”
Isshin looked at Sumire blankly without any response and belatedly nodded.
“… … okay.”
I feel like something that shook my heart has slipped away. The headache that had been pounding his head had long since disappeared.
cat.
Rainy Day.
White violets.
Memories and words that remind me of Sumire. Isshin looked up at the sky. Light was shining in the sunny sky. A scenery you can never see just by looking back. Isshin threw off the bridle and smiled slightly.
“Let’s go back.”
Although he seems timid and foolish.
With a kind and gentle heart. Your own unrequited love. Now Isshin acknowledges her immature past and prepares to let her go.
* * *
A long time ago.
In the cave where the bonfire was lit, King Yu Won-hak spoke to Shin Yu-seong.
[Come to think of it… … There is one thing I regret too.]
The teacher Shin Yu-seong knew never uttered the word regret.
It was a surprise to Shin Yu-seong.
[…] … Are you talking about this, Master?]
Shin Yu-seong asks with wide eyes.
Yu Won-hak made a loud noise and stroked his beard.
[Nothing too surprising! Just thinking about it now makes me feel sad.]
Rummage and rummage.
Yu Won-hak turned over the meat on the skewer and continued speaking.
[This is me in the past. I never imagined that I would raise a disciple.]
Yu Won-hak looks down at himself. Shin Yu-seong laughed bitterly.
[So you gave all the artifacts you didn’t need to your friend?]
These were items that Yu Won-hak, who had become the strongest, did not need. Yuwonhak has reached a point where it no longer needs the help of artifacts.
However, his student Shin Yu-seong was different.
If there had been artifacts left back then, Yu Won-hak could have grown Shin Yu-seong at a much faster rate.
[Among them… … There were various artifacts, including the Black Dragon Cannon. Of course, there is one thing that I remember the most.]
And the most memorable one among them is the best artifact for rapid growth.
[Master, what is that?]
Shin Yu-seong, curious, asked with shining eyes. Yu Won-hak said with a solemn face.
[It is a thousand-year prison!]
A gem that has absorbed mana from a specific ley line for a thousand years. If I had that artifact, I could raise my mana potential to a certain level.
[If you absorb the power of the Millennium Jade, you can drastically shorten the training time such as meditation or mana practice.]
Hmm, I pat Yoo Won-hak’s beard with a regretful look in his eyes. Shin Yu-seong shouted with a clear expression.
[I will train hard enough to not need such artifacts!]
At that time, Shin Yu-seong had no idea that artifacts such as the Black Dragon Cannon and the Millennium Jade would come into his hands.
‘but… … . I have it all.’
Shin Yu-seong came to possess both the Black Dragon and the Millennium Jade through victories in the association’s competitions and competitions.
If he could fully absorb this power, Shin Yu-seong could become much stronger than he is now. However, absorbing the Millennium Jade came with risks. An artifact that must be handled more carefully than ever as its powerful power is sealed.
‘… ‘I need a place and time to focus.’
Shin Yu-seong held the thousand-year jade tightly with a pounding heart.
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