Episode 195
Screams and explosions pierce my ears.
The pungent scent of blood constantly lingered in my nostrils.
Bang-!
A red puddle that clings tenaciously underfoot.
It was a spring created by the blood that flowed from the corpse.
Park Hyun-ah, standing above him, shouted while clutching her sword.
“What the hell is the dog?”
Warriors belonging to the Ultimoon Fest approached.
They too appeared to have suffered major and minor injuries in the fierce battle.
“Retreat…? Are we going to retreat again?”
Park Hyun-ah trembled with her fists clenched.
“If this is what it’s like, why did you come here? Just clean it up and go back!”
Her voice becomes increasingly agitated.
The warriors of Ultimoon Fest were at a loss and floundered.
Why is Park Hyun-ah so excited?
“Why come out and suffer so much when you’re just going to retreat anyway! Damn it!”
Repeated defeats.
Since joining the war, Ultimoon Fes has never tasted a proper victory.
Only small-scale local victories that had no significant impact on the overall battle situation.
In all other important battles, Ultimoon Fes was defeated.
A series of continuous retreats.
It was the same today.
The siege of Sodrica, one of the key strongholds of the Demon King’s 3rd Division.
Ultimoon Fes attempted to help the Demon King’s army defend Sodrica Castle, but failed.
“That’s enough, Park Hyun-ah.”
Carebe Cowell, the leader of the Ultimoon Festival, approached.
“If we die, there is no next time.”
“inspiration…!”
“The castle has already fallen. What are we going to do if we stay here alone? Let’s retreat for now and reorganize our strategy.”
Carebe Cowell said in a calm voice.
Park Hyun-ah stared into his eyes for a moment, then clicked her tongue and turned around.
“I don’t know, damn it. You decide whether to plan it or not.”
“Thank you.”
Carebe Cowell followed Park Hyun-ah with a smirk.
Following them, the warriors of Ultimun Pass also slowly retreat from the battlefield.
Another repetitive setback.
The rain that fell just in time erased their tracks as they ran away.
***
“A request for support?”
Choi Hyun-seok blinked.
Abelson nodded and read the paper again.
“Yes. When I woke up, there was a letter like this from Park Hyun-ah.” “What exactly does it say?” “Get out right now. I need to borrow a helping hand. Um, what does a helping hand mean?”
Abelson asked, tilting his head.
“I’m talking about the hand of a child. To put it simply, I’m a child. Something like that.”
“aha.”
“Anyway, what a talkative bastard.”
When Choi Hyun-seok was clicking his tongue and muttering.
Sarah Dunphy, who had been listening to the conversation from the side, chimed in.
“So. What do you plan to do?” “I don’t know. The situation here isn’t completely resolved yet.”
This week has passed since the coronation.
Although it was a short period of time, the Kingdom of Mariott was quickly finding stability.
However, we cannot be at ease.
Because Gatren was still eyeing the Mariott Kingdom.
“The atrocities committed by Cardinal Vincenzo have nothing to do with the Church of Deusis or Gatren.”
The Gatren Empire has drawn a clear line with Cardinal Vincenzo.
It was tail cutting.
What happened in the Kingdom of Mariott was entirely the work of Vincenzo himself.
According to Gatren, the money that had been stolen during that time was also found in Vincenzo’s house.
It was a decision typical of Gatren, who was concerned about his external image.
Of course, he did not completely back down, and did not forget to put pressure on the Kingdom of Mariott.
“However, the suspicion that Abelson Marriott colluded with the Demons has not yet been completely cleared up, so we will suspend all diplomatic relations with the Marriott Kingdom until this fact becomes clear.”
In this situation, Choi Hyun-seok was busy putting out the fire within the kingdom and blocking Gatren’s secret activities.
“Mr. Abelson. There are no legends in the Kingdom of Mariott, right?” “Yes. There are no legends that share the same purpose as the Kingdom.”
To make matters worse, there were no legends in the Mariott Kingdom.
Of course, there may be an unknown legend somewhere in the kingdom.
Among the legends, there were many who lived the rest of their lives in the wilderness.
However, since he does not share the same views as Abelson, it is practically non-existent.
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“I don’t know what the Holy Empire will do at any time, but it would be a bit much for me to get involved…”
In this situation, if Choi Hyun-seok is absent, it will be difficult in many ways.
When Gatren decides and moves, there is no stopping him.
For example, if a legendary strongman were sent to assassinate Abelson, this side would have been helpless.
“Aren’t I here?”
Sarah Dunphy said.
“I still have research to do here anyway. In the meantime, I’ll help Abelson.” “Is that true?”
“I don’t know for sure, but I know that the situation where Park Hyun-ah is is important. If that proud wizard is asking for help, it must be a desperate situation.”
Given Park Hyun-ah’s personality, she would not ask others for help unless absolutely necessary.
But the fact that such a message was sent means that the situation is difficult.
“I would appreciate it if you could help me, but…”
Choi Hyun-seok made a trembling expression.
To be honest, I still have a hard time accepting Sarah Dunphy as a full-fledged ally.
The only reason she helps herself is to study the body.
Besides that, I don’t know what else is going on inside him.
Can we trust Sarah Dunphy like that?
“Let me get straight to the point.”
Rather than worrying and suffering, Choi Hyun-seok decided to just ask.
“Isn’t it because of research that Sarah is helping me?”
“yes.”
“But is there a reason why you are helping Mr. Abelson and not me?”
Sarah Dunphy raised the corners of her mouth at his question.
“You are right. I have no reason to help the woman over there.”
“Then why… .”
“I just liked it.”
Sarah Dunphy turned her head and looked at Abelson.
“I am helping you because I like you. There is no other reason. It is up to you to believe this and not to do anything about it.”
“hmm…”
Choi Hyun-seok closed his eyes.
What should I do?
This is a matter of Abelson’s safety.
I know from experience that Sarah Dunphy isn’t the type to say anything out of the blue, but I can’t just blindly believe it.
“I’m fine.”
Abelson said.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” “I can’t rely on Mr. Choi Hyun-seok forever. It’s not that I don’t trust Ms. Sarah Dunphy here, but…”
Abelson took a deep breath and continued.
“I am the king of this country now. I cannot become a burden to everyone who is supposed to rely on me.”
Her expression shows her determination.
Choi Hyun-seok nodded silently.
Here, going against Abelson’s wishes was tantamount to ignoring her.
“Then let’s move on without wasting any time. But…”
Choi Hyun-seok scratched his head with a troubled expression.
“How do I get support?” “Here are the coordinates.”
Abelson handed over a note.
There was a long, unknown number written there.
Sarah Dunphy looked at the numbers with him and nodded.
“These are the spatial coordinates. Don’t worry, I’ll help you move.”
“thank you.”
After that, Choi Hyun-seok simply packed his bags and left the capital city of Scolborne.
The capital had a field that prevented any movement in space, so it was necessary to move away from it to some extent.
“I’m sorry for the trouble.” “This is nothing.”
A place about ten kilometers away from the capital.
After leaving the station master’s range, he exchanged final greetings with Sarah Dunphy before leaving.
“Here, take this.”
Sarah Dunphy held out a small sphere.
The mysterious glowing sphere was about 4cm in diameter and fit perfectly in my hand.
“Shatter this bead whenever your life is in danger. I promise to be there within five minutes, no matter where you are on the continent.”
“Why all this…”
Choi Hyun-seok smiled awkwardly and scratched his cheek.
Sarah Dunphy held out the bead again, as if telling me to take it.
“If you become a cold corpse, the joy of my life will disappear, so I give it to you. Take it without any burden.”
“thank you.”
Choi Hyun-seok bowed his head and received the object.
“Well then, it’s almost time to say goodbye.” “Yes! I’ll go.” “I’ll begin teleportation. Close your eyes and accept the magic I send you.”
Choi Hyun-seok closed his eyes.
The moment when I felt the magic flowing out of Sarah Dunphy taking control of my body.
A familiar feeling of dizziness came over me.
***
Choi Hyun-seok slowly raised his eyelids.
“Here…?”
It’s a strange cabin.
It’s already dark outside.
A chilly air hung inside the cabin.
When I turned my gaze, I saw Park Hyun-ah sitting on a chair on one side of the cabin.
“Sister?”
He approached and called out to Park Hyun-ah.
“…”
There is no answer.
Looking closely, Park Hyun-ah was dozing off on a chair with her arms crossed.
“It’s cold outside, and here….”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was trying to wake Park Hyun-ah by shaking her, stopped.
‘for a moment…’
He came a little closer.
‘If I think about it, I’ve never had a chance to look at it this calmly.’
Quite some time has passed since I met Park Hyun-ah.
During that time, Choi Hyun-seok had never seen her properly.
If our eyes met, he would glare at me as if he was going to kill me, so I had no choice but to immediately look away.
“…”
Park Hyun-ah looked angry because her eyebrows were furrowed even while she was sleeping.
Choi Hyun-seok squatted down in front of her and watched her quietly.
‘If you just look at his appearance, he definitely looks younger than me.’
Choi Hyun-seok is twenty-nine years old.
Perhaps because he was so big and worked out a lot, his face wasn’t that young.
In contrast, Park Hyun-ah looked like she was in her mid-twenties, no matter how you looked at her.
‘Originally, when you become a legend, your age would reverse, but not to this extent.’
As humans pass a certain level, their bodies become younger.
Choi Hyun-seok also recently realized that there had been some external changes as his combat power surpassed 300,000.
This may be the reason why legends can live for hundreds of years.
‘Even considering that, my sister is still too young.’
But even considering such rejuvenation, Park Hyun-ah’s appearance was too young.
There is one hypothesis that could explain this.
‘I guess that means he came to this world at a young age.’
I came into this world at a young age.
He must have had this kind of appearance as he rose quickly at a young age and became young again.
‘You must have had a hard time.’
I was dropped into an unfamiliar world at a young age.
A harsh world where there is no hope for public safety.
Men too, but especially young women, must have had a hard time.
I thought maybe her personality was a kind of defense mechanism.
‘If I ask why you came, you’ll get cursed at…?’
Suddenly, Choi Hyun-seok became curious.
To come to this world, you must first die on Earth.
Then why did Park Hyun-ah die at such a young age?
At that moment, he was lost in thought.
A loud voice came to my ear.
“Hero! What are you doing!?”
“f*ck! This is surprising!”
Choi Hyun-seok looked at Rachel in surprise.
“What are you doing!?”
“I’m the one who wants to ask. What are you doing right now!?” “I’m just observing… .”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was speaking, was startled.
Because a sharp magical power was being shot from the side.
“Huh? Observation~?”
As I moved my gaze, I saw Park Hyun-ah laughing fiercely.
“Oh… Are you awake?” “Look at this kid? What were you trying to do while I was sleeping?” “Oh, misunderstanding! It’s just…”
“Just what?”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been hesitating, continued speaking.
“…I just looked.”
Choi Hyun-seok told the truth.
All he did was just look at it.
Then Rachel intervened.
“No, no! Rachel saw the warrior looking at you with such a sinister gaze! She must have had all sorts of shameless thoughts inside her!”
“That, that, that…!”
Choi Hyun-seok panicked and tried to cover Rachel’s mouth, but it was already too late.
“I knew it! You lost.”
Park Hyun-ah got up from her seat and stretched her body.
“Today I will revolutionize your rotten ideology.” “No! I said no!”
Choi Hyun-seok shouted with a resentful expression, but…
“Just look for it!”
Instead of an answer, what flew in was the fist of revolution.
