Episode 551
Lee Jae-heon needed Park Da-young.
To be precise, the abilities of these Park siblings are needed.
‘In the original novel, the two somehow survived by switching places. At the very least, it means that they can buy time by switching places. In the process of killing the final boss, every second counts, so these two abilities must be utilized… .’
But for some reason, unlike the original novel, Park Da-young and Park Da-hoon did not properly awaken their abilities.
Lee Jae-heon couldn’t understand it at all. If he had put in a little effort, he could have awakened her, so why did he just leave her like this? Judging from the fact that she was able to communicate with telepathy, she must have awakened to some extent already, so it wouldn’t have been that difficult.
‘… There’s no point in worrying about it right now. It’s an inefficient way of thinking.’
Instead, Lee Jae-heon smiled softly.
“Can you talk to Dahun now?”
If the ‘Lee Jae-heon’ of the past couldn’t do it, the Lee Jae-heon of the present could do it instead.
The first step was communication with Park Da-hoon, who was in a state of panic.
“I think Dayoung said something earlier that her condition isn’t good… ”
“… Yes, I don’t think it’s very good.”
Park Da-young, who had been patting herself in Lee Jae-heon’s arms, fell out, making a squeaky sound. Her eyes were blurry and her gaze was not meeting properly, so it seemed like she was really upset, but it didn’t matter.
He patted the poor chick again and asked.
“Yeah? How about now? Are you still having trouble communicating?”
“…yes.”
“I thought so.”
Since Park Da-hoon was so far away, it was difficult for anyone other than Park Da-young to communicate with him. Even at such a distance where they couldn’t even make eye contact, the survivors could tell that Park Da-hoon’s condition wasn’t very good.
His body was frozen and trembling. He was breathing as if he was dead, then occasionally flinching and thrashing about as if he was struggling. His voice was drowned out by the water in the tank, but he would often scream.
“I definitely feel like I’ve lost my mind.”
Even in such a situation, the fact that I was holding on to just one doll made me feel unnecessarily angry.
‘… If he had accidentally tore it while struggling while not being of sound mind, Park Da-hoon’s guilt would have been less, and it would have been much easier for me and the other survivors. These soft chicks really annoy people… .’
Of course, thanks to that, it seemed a little more probable that the Park siblings would awaken their abilities. After all, giving the chicks harsh training right away would not have suited the image of ‘Lee Jae-heon’ who was said to be kind and affectionate to them.
Lee Jae-heon was quietly grateful to Park Da-hoon for giving him this excuse.
“Then, can our Dayoung please comfort her younger sibling?”
“… Are you soothing me?”
“Yeah, I have to try to coax and comfort him. If it’s not a situation where conversation is possible, I can move Dahun’s hands, who are tense and frozen… just enough.”
“… You want me to control Dahun?”
“No, I’m trying to persuade her. Right now, we’re in a situation where we have to wait for Dahun to tear the doll apart.”
“… … .”
“Can you do it?”
As I asked carefully, taking into consideration the infinitely soft chick, I saw Park Da-young looking up at me with an uncomfortable expression. Perhaps Lee Jae-heon was not usually like this, but there was nothing I could do.
‘Because I know almost nothing about the past Lee Jae-heon.’
Judging from the reactions, it seems like the original character was roughly copied from that old-fashioned manager.
However, Lee Jae-heon acted much more mellow than that. It seemed like it was part of his acting to restore his relationship with the main character while also justifying the pitiful actions of the old-fashioned manager in the past.
‘But if that’s the case, you should have done better. What is this? It’s obvious that you didn’t raise the chicks properly and were just being manipulated… What a pathetic kid.’
Anyway, the current Lee Jae-heon did not want to act like he did in the past. Not only did he not know exactly how it was done, but the way Lee Jae-heon acted in the past was too ineffective in the current situation.
“Huh? Dayoung.”
That’s why Lee Jae-heon encouraged Park Da-young.
As gently as possible. Carefully, so that the soft chick does not feel threatened.
“Just try talking to her first.”
“…mister….”
“You can do it. You’re smart and strong, right? Da-Hoon seems really scared… . It wouldn’t be weird or bad at all to try to comfort him. Your little brother is having a hard time.”
“… I, really… .”
“You have nothing to fear.”
You’re either going to die or regress anyway.
“It’s just this, to get your brother out of that stuffy box.”
“… … .”
“Nothing more, nothing less… right?”
Lee Jae-heon rolled his eyes.
‘i envy you.’
You can die.
‘… I keep having random thoughts because my injury is so bad. This is not good.’
Maybe it’s because the sound of the water is making my brain dizzy, but it’s not very efficient. Rather than harboring useless feelings, shouldn’t we guide them to quickly defeat the final boss and get out?
Lee Jae-heon caught his mind from running off to a strange place. He gave a soft but firm order.
“Try talking to her.”
Only then did Park Da-young nod.
“… … .”
“… … .”
The little chick began to cry.
“Dayoung.”
“… Ugh, ah… .”
“Dayoung, you have to listen to what the uncle says.”
“mister….”
“Oh, like that.”
Her eyes are so pretty, sparkling deep purple.
“You’re doing your best.”
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“Ugh… .”
“That’s amazing.”
Lee Jae-heon smiled softly.
“But what if you get carried away by your brother? That won’t do.”
Perhaps because she was trying too hard, Park Da-young seemed to identify with her younger brother, Park Da-hoon.
This also meant that Park Da-hoon was in a state of severe panic. He was in such a state of mental confusion that he even swept away Park Da-young, who was his main means of communication. If he left it like this, it would not end well.
“… … .”
Lee Jae-heon exhaled quietly and slowly.
‘That’s why I don’t want to get involved with soft things…’
Aren’t these authors really troublesome?
“I want to go out… .”
“Concentrate.”
But Jae-Heon Lee decided to lead this chick with patience.
“Dayoung.”
Lee Jae-heon stroked Park Da-young’s cheek and met her gaze.
Lee Jae-heon spoke to Park Da-young, constantly stimulating her with touch and sight. Just like he did for his teammates in the past when they were struggling because their abilities were lacking… .
“Park Da-young. You are here, and your younger brother, Park Da-hoon, is in that box. You are not Park Da-hoon. You don’t have to cry. You are already outside, and if this ends well, your younger brother can come out too. No one will die, and no one will be trapped.”
“I feel suffocated….”
“It’s okay, you can breathe. Try breathing slowly.”
“Huh, huh… .”
“… 1, 2, 3… inhale, 4, 5, 6… exhale…”
Fortunately, the smart chick followed Jaeheon Lee’s words well, even though he was panting.
“Right, good job.”
He also showered her with praise, allowing her to take credit for her progress.
“What is your name, Dayoung?”
“… Park Da-young… .”
“Where are you now? Who do you see in front of you?”
“… Sir, sir, yo…”
“What are you doing now?”
Lee Jae-heon asked.
“Who am I talking to in my head right now?”
“… Dahun… and… .”
“Really? What did Dahun say just now?”
“… … .”
Park Da-young answers, stammering.
“It’s scary….”
“huh.”
“Please save me. I’m having a hard time. I’m so cold.”
“I see.”
“Please, take it out… something like that…”
“Are you crying?”
“…yes….”
“Poor thing. Isn’t it?”
“… … .”
“We have to help.”
Because she was connected to Park Da-hoon, who was in a state of severe panic, Park Da-young’s confusion also became extreme, making it quite easy to dig into her brain.
I held her in my arms and shook her gently in an affectionate voice, and the answer came quickly.
“I need your help.”
“that’s right.”
“Dahoon, Dahun is crying… .”
“You’re having a hard time.”
“It looks so hard… I need to get it out quickly.”
“I think you’re right.”
Lee Jae-heon smiled faintly.
“Ask Dahun if he’s having a hard time.”
“… … .”
“Ask me if I’m very cold, lonely, and scared. Did you do that?”
“… … .”
“Then ask if you need help now.”
As Park Da-young’s lips trembled, Lee Jae-heon asked a soft question.
“Did Dahun answer?”
“…yes….”
“what?”
“Please help me.”
“Then tell her to grab the doll.”
“… … .”
Park Da-young started crying.
No matter how absent-minded she was, no matter how shaken up she was by Lee Jae-heon’s grasp, she seemed to be deeply heartbroken by the fact that her beloved ‘Lee Jae-heon’ was dying. It was such a stupid and inefficient sentiment.
Jaeheon Lee urged.
“Did I tell you to catch the doll?”
“… I already have it… .”
“You have to hold on tighter.”
“… … .”
“You have to hold it with both hands. That’s right, hold it with both hands…”
With his only hand, he stroked Park Da-young’s cheek, and Lee Jae-heon rolled his eyes and looked at the glass box inside the tank. He saw Park Da-hoon trapped inside. The poor chick was soaking wet and shivering.
He was holding a doll in both hands.
“… … .”
Holding the arms of the dolls in each hand, panting for breath in the water lapping at the side of the tree, shedding tears of fear for some unknown reason… there was a look on her face that was either angry or terrified.
Lee Jae-heon thought.
‘It seems that the water rises faster as the mental confusion increases. Yes, it seems certain.’
I thought this might be information that could be used in the next episode as well.
Lee Jae-heon saw Park Da-young again.
“Did Dahun tell you that he’s ready?”
Park Da-young bit her lips and trembled as she spoke in the softest voice possible.
“… When you cry like that, Dahyeong, it breaks Daddy’s heart so much.”
“… Ah, sir… .”
“You really look a lot like your brother.”
“mister….”
“You guys look so much alike. You’re like twins.”
It didn’t really mean that their faces were exactly the same, like twins.
Those eyes, which looked innocent and clever like a crescent moon, and that pale expression that seemed to tremble in fear of death were so similar.
“please….”
Lee Jae-heon trailed off at the sudden sentiment.
“… … .”
The man’s expression also became blurred.
It soon becomes expressionless.
“… … .”
Twins, La.
“… … .”
I know some kids who are very similar to you.
I know that too… .
“-mister!!”
“… … !”
Shudder.
Lee Jae-heon looked up in surprise at Song In-myeong’s call.
“… Song In-myeong… .”
“mister!!”
“…Why are you calling me?”
When Lee Jae-heon asked, Jeong In-ho, who followed Song In-myeong, asked urgently.
“Manager, do you know where Minhong and Seoah went?!”
“…yes?”
“I can’t see either of them! Neither of them are in the concert hall! No matter how hard I look for them…!”
“… … .”
The body of Lee Jae-heon, who had been covering Park Da-young as if he was going to eat her, quietly fell away.
“… … .”
His gaze scanned the concert hall.
A large concert hall. Numerous rooms lined up around a large water tank. A floor with shallow, clear water lapping at the bottom. A spacious audience area accessible by stairs.
A world of fresh blue water. Full of blue water… .
“… … .”
The two tiny figures were nowhere to be seen.
“…ah.”
then.
It doesn’t work…?
(Continued in the next episode)
