7. Human or Good Man (11)
Liyue’s ‘Yukyeongdae’ was located at the highest point in the city. It was not simply the place closest to the sky. It was a meaningful place where Liyue’s guardian deity and ruler, Amwangjegun (巖王帝君), came down every time during the Cheongsin ceremony, and it was also a place where the seven saints of Liyue did business.
Even in Liyue, the best trading port on the Tivat continent, an unseasonable rainy season front had formed in this deserted corridor of Okgyeongdae, an enviable place for everyone, a place where only the high-ranking people gather. Warmth and cold collide. A face boiling with anger, and a cold face without even an ounce of warmth.
It was each office and governor. The confrontation between the two did not last long. This was because each office, unable to overcome their anger, gritted their teeth and asked again. Her index finger got closer, as if it could stab Gamwoo at any moment.
“…… Why is there no answer? “Are you crazy? I’m asking you.”
Hearing those words, Kamu sighed, “Whew.” As if to calm his mind. And she smiled again. A soft voice flowed from her mouth. It was a sighing voice.
“Calm down, old man Ok-hyung…… ,”
Hearing those words, it seemed like Gamwoo was trying to resolve the situation. But each office knew. When I smiled brightly, the glance in my eyes.
It was the eye that looked at the person I wanted to kill. Mysterious purple eyes scanned my throat, lungs, and heart one after another. It was an action similar to the instinct of a skilled archer.
“…… “It’s not really wrong, is it?”
“What?”
The frowns of each office narrowed. If I was too embarrassed, even my judgment would slow down. Before each office could say anything, Gamwoo continued speaking once again. Her voice was still soft, but the subtle tremor revealed her harsh hostility.
Gamwoo was angry. Siwoo was her younger brother. At least that was the case until recently. However, Siwoo became strange. Why? Gamwoo thought for a long time. She loved Li Yue, left behind by Emperor Amwang, and Si-woo was also precious to her. After the sudden death of her female king, the two of them were all she had left. But after her fight with Si-woo, her anxiety symptoms got worse day by day. She was anxious and lonely. The world without Siwoo was so cold.
At that time, Gamwoo’s thoughts were distorted. Yes, Siwoo’s younger brother wasn’t a bad thing. The only bad thing was a cat thief who took Gam-woo’s place and fawned over Si-woo’s younger brother. It was a conclusion that Ga-woo’s spirit, unable to give up on either Li Yue or Si-woo of the King of Darkness, came to a hasty conclusion when he was in a corner.
But it didn’t matter how sloppy the logic was. It seemed like Gam-woo wouldn’t be able to bear it if he couldn’t hold on to that loose string of hers. The recent tightening of checks by each government office has added credence to such false confidence.
Gamwoo’s eyes were cold as he spoke softly. At that strange contrast, the expressions on each office’s faces became dumbfounded.
“I heard you were meeting Siwoo’s younger brother recently… Did you like it? “Because you can abandon Li Yue and fawn over Si-woo’s younger brother?”
“What nonsense…” … ! For Li Yue…….”
And that was then. While each office was about to continue talking, they suddenly noticed something. Why is Siwoo’s story coming out of nowhere? At that moment, the stopped thinking circuits in each office regained their cool rationality and began to operate.
Gamwoo’s obvious hostility, and even the subtle words of restraint he left every time we met recently. Each office was silent for a moment, but soon regained their composure. The anger cools down. Instead, feelings as rough as sand heated by the sun leaked out from the hearts cracked by the anger of each office.
What should I say about this? It could be said to be a sense of superiority, and it could also be said to be sadism. However, each office naturally realized this. Her heated heart wants revenge. Since she has been humiliated beyond imagination, she must be made to feel even more miserable.
The lips of each office drew an arc. And his cold eyes and a smile colder than the crescent moon in the night sky.
“…… Aha.”
As if they had finally realized it, each office let out an exclamation. She withdrew her pointing hand and covered her mouth. A giggling laugh escaped. It was an obvious mockery.
“…… Are you jealous? “I took the seat next to Siwoo.”
However, Gamwoo maintained his composure until then. As if she had no idea what she was saying, she opened her mouth again in a soft voice.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, old man Ok-hyung. However, I am concerned about Mr. Ok’s betrayal… ….”
“Selling the country, fawning over it… “Isn’t that what you really want to do?”
At those words, Gam-u held her breath. Her eyes opened slightly wide. It was as if she had hit the nail on the head. But the agitation lasted only for a moment.
Gam-u chewed her lips and glared at Gak-cheong with a fierce gaze. However, her momentum had already passed to each office.
“Honestly, you miss being by Siwoo’s side, right? I know, I cried a lot after that… It looks like Li Yue or whatever wants to go back to Si-woo, but the reason they don’t is… just.”
Gakcheong then smiled. It was a triumphant smile. Gamwoo’s gentle face was becoming colder with each word she spoke.
“Because I already took your place, didn’t I?”
“…… “You traitorous b*tch.”
Ugh, I heard the sound of teeth grinding. She felt Gamwoo’s delicate hand tighten and clenched her fist. As if the hostility up until now had been a joke, Gamwoo’s gaze turned towards each office with a fierce, murderous look. Rather, his gaze is like a blade, as if he wishes to kill Gakcheong.
Each office felt a thrill of pleasure upon seeing that. The pleasure was so intense that she couldn’t even tell why. The sensation that tingled the peripheral nerves of her body. Even though they were wondering why they were doing this, each office could not stop the provocation.
“Why, did you hit the nail on the head? And again, why am I a traitorous b*tch? Be careful what you say… “I am Liyue Chilseong, and I always work for Liyue.”
Hearing those words, Kamu let out a cold sneer. Even that was a moment. Gamwoo glared at Gakcheong again with a gaze that did not show any warmth.
“…… For Li Yue? Whose Li Yue is this for? Right now, not a single thing that is happening in Liyue is being resolved properly. Not a single one…… ! Everything is a mess! But, what?”
Gamwoo’s cold voice trembled with anger. Her cold eyes held her hatred and she shot at Gakcheong.
“For Li Yue? hehehe… Old man Ok, are you crazy? “If you don’t like being called a ‘traitor b*tch,’ I’ll call you a ‘thief cat.'”
This was the first time in thousands of years that Gamwoo showed such emotional turmoil. Of course, it was the first time in her life that each Cheong had seen such a close friend. However, each office regained its calm.
The more agitated her opponent is, the more her victory comes to her. The politician’s sharp intuition was always put to use to bully her opponents.
“Times have changed. Of course, chaos is the expected result. Rather, if we believe in past examples and move conservatively during this period, we may be left behind.”
“…… Are you greater than the King of Darkness?”
“No, but you are no longer in Liyue.”
Gamwoo kept his mouth shut. It was the perfect answer. Each office pushed Gamwoo in a more serious manner.
“Now the era of noble ancestors playing in the clouds is over. Whether we live or die, humans have no choice but to create their own destiny. Since the King of Darkness was assassinated…….”
“…… “That’s a good excuse.”
Gamwoo dismissed the opinions of each office like that. The frowns of each office narrowed again. What more is there to say? Each office believed that her beliefs were correct, and therefore she still believed that she had not said a single word wrong.
She was right. Because what each office said was not wrong. However, the place where Gamwoo came in was a completely different area.
“Then why are you Siwoo’s younger brother?”
“…… What?”
At those words, which were not even the slightest bit unexpected, the expressions on each office’s faces turned dumb for a moment. But Gamwoo continued talking regardless.
“I asked why it was Siwoo’s younger brother who was in conflict with Liwol Chilseong, old man Okhyeong. Let’s say we can somehow understand the alliance, but why did that brilliant old man, Ok-hyung, start rumors of an affair?”
‘Old man in prison’, that word no longer had the meaning of an honorific title. The words Gamwoo uttered contained cold mockery. It was a name that each office was very proud of, but despite this, each office was not even aware of that fact.
Each office was speechless. Why did you do that? He thought it was just annoying, so he did it. However, the opponent was Gamwoo. A capable secretary who assisted Liyue Chilseong for thousands of years. In front of her cold eyes, Gakcheong could not say anything.
Why did they have to spread rumors of an affair? Actually, there was no need for that. It was a move that not only further reduced her political standing, but also eliminated any room for her to stomp away later. It was a decision that was disadvantageous in many ways. Except for one thing: being able to keep Gamwoo in check.
But why do we need to keep Gamwoo in check? Each person’s mind began to spin. As if he had gained confidence upon seeing that, Gamwoo’s gaze became even colder.
Gamwoo gritted his teeth. A tone full of contempt leaked from between her lips.
“…… Dirty b*tch.”
How dare you steal my Siwoo younger brother? They are so shamelessly trying to take away Liyue, which the King of Darkness left behind. It was only then that each office came to their senses from Gamwoo’s accusation filled with such harsh emotions. But she was still confused.
Once again, the composure of each office was broken. Anger again filled her place. Gakcheong chewed his lips. Her tongue, as if by instinct, was searching for words that would hurt her partner.
“…… Are you just leaving? And why do you keep calling Siwoo ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’ or ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’?”
At those words, Gamwoo’s gaze wavered. A cruel smile appeared on each person’s lips. Her voice came out.
“You disowned me, right? On that topic, ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’, ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’… Ah, how disgusting and creepy will Siwoo find it?”
“…… Shut up.”
A bright blue flame flashed through Kamwoo’s purple eyes. A cold chill was freezing the hallway. It was said that the power and emotions of the ice element were at their peak and could not be controlled at all. Frost began to fall everywhere.
This was not a government office that could be treated calmly. Purple electric charges began to crackle and bounce around each auditorium. Every time Gakcheong and Gamwoo’s emotions became rough, a small explosion of noise rang out around them. It was the sound of two elements being canceled out by a superconducting reaction.
“What do you know about Siwoo’s brother? A dirty whore…… !”
“…… Ha, are you done talking now? Now, it’s just a nuisance to be arbitrarily obsessed and jealous of someone who has nothing to do with Siwoo. “Did I say something wrong?”
A dull light flickers in Gamwoo’s hands as the light disappears from his eyes. The bow that was her favorite weapon during the Shinma War shimmers like a haze and takes shape. It was one of the mysterious magic techniques that only sages could use.
Each office did not sit still. Her hands go to her waist. Gamwoo was half human, half good, and was a fearsome warrior who played an active part in the battle between gods and demons thousands of years ago, but Gakcheong also did not lag behind with her martial arts.
More than anything, it’s just a short distance away now. And Gam-woo was clearly unable to regain her composure. Even if she was weaker than Gamwoo, she could still take advantage of the opportunity. The eyes of the two women with clear murderous intent were directed at each other’s vital parts.
But at that moment.
“…… Old man in prison! General secretary!”
Popular people came. No matter how deserted the hallway was, this was Okgyeongdae. There were people working everywhere. They had come after hearing the commotion.
Each office was taken aback. The sound of her calling out to her brought her to her senses. What was she trying to do? As soon as she regained her senses, Gakcheong quickly withdrew his hand from her waist.
She thought. She was clearly a hypocrisy. For her cause, it was perfect. She didn’t need to fight with blades. Politics is also a part of the fight.
Thinking like that, it was around the time when Gakcheong cleared her throat. Before she knew it, Gamwoo, who had scattered her bow like a mirage, immediately sighed and lowered her head. Her actions were done so quickly that it was hard to believe she was improvising.
“I’m sorry… It looks like I made another mistake and offended old Ok-hyung…….”
At those words, the eyes of each office widened. Mistake? She did Against your will? It was like that. However, the tone of his speech made it feel as if something had been wronged, so each office could not control their emotions. The frowns of each office narrowed. A voice trembling with anger rose from his uvula.
“Now you’re saying something like that after you just said that?! That’s clearly the worst…….”
However, each office could no longer continue talking. It was because I suddenly sensed a strange atmosphere. Instead of getting angry, each office looked around him.
Everyone was quiet. I tried to keep an eye on each office, but the attitude was like, ‘It’s happening again.’ Even faint sighs could be heard from everywhere. Each office was dazed for a moment.
What is it? Ha Geuk-sang did it over there first. No matter what excuse they made, this was clearly Gamwoo’s mistake. It was a problem that could even lead to charges of attempted murder of a superior.
However, no one seemed to believe the words of each office. The moment Gakcheong realized that fact, he instantly felt disconnected from his surroundings.
I am alone. Suddenly, someone’s voice passed through my head. “Lonely”, Yes. Siwoo said that. Why did I forget it?
I was originally a loner. A loner who no one understands.
“I… Old man in prison. I don’t know what’s going on, but the general secretary seems to be reflecting…….”
“…… “Do you know what happened?”
Each office’s cold rebuttal was directed at one of her secretaries who approached her. He flinched and trembled, but then lowered his eyes as he looked at each person’s gaze.
“What if Gam-woo tried to harm me? “What if we have to initiate disciplinary proceedings for excessive insults and insults to superiors?”
“Old man in prison… ….”
Another secretary approached each office. I really don’t want to deal with it, but it’s as if I have no choice but to deal with it in order to resolve this situation.
Gakcheong was a famous superior at Okgyeongdae. She was a woman who imposed her murderous workload and genius standards that did not tolerate mistakes on everyone. Who would like such a boss? Moreover, he was an isolated person due to his political position.
Each office finally remembered that fact. I felt stupid. She had forgotten that she was going around with Siwoo these days, and that she had finally met someone who cared for her.
“Old man in prison… Please stop forgiving me. Doesn’t the general secretary know better than anyone that she couldn’t have intended to do that? Not just Okhyung, but everyone at Okgyeongdae.”
The eyes of each office were blankly focused on Gamwoo. Gam-u lowered her head, but only for a moment. Her eyes passed through each hearing. It was a cold gaze. The fact that no one noticed that hostile gaze was so absurd that each office burst into laughter as if they were dumbfounded.
I lost. She didn’t do anything. It was obvious that no one would believe the words of each office. Even the Seven Stars of Liyue would not believe the words of each office. That fact was so absurd that each office laughed brightly again.
The secretaries around him flinched and their bodies trembled. But the laughter didn’t last long. Suddenly, the laughter from each office stopped. She still looked at the ceiling for a while, and then she said.
“…… “Go away.”
The secretaries looked around. This was because it was not possible to look at the facial expressions of each office. It was some time later that a secretary mustered up the courage to ask.
“Well, then the general secretary…” ….”
At that moment, the secretary took a breath. This was because all of a sudden, the eyes of each office towards him were burning with cold anger. Each office spoke through gritted teeth.
“I told you to go away, right?”
The secretaries were startled by those words, and started walking while comforting Gamwoo, who had his head down. Each office watched the scene for a while. Gam-woo did not turn his head to greet her until the end. Yes, she deserved it.
The hallway is now empty. Each office felt somewhat miserable and walked down a corridor filled with silence.
This is the road I always walked, but why? Gakcheong suddenly missed a man so much that he couldn’t bear it.
**
It was night. Even if the King of Darkness suddenly dies, even if the torrent of the times sweeps Li Yue, night will always come on time. It’s been a while since I was enjoying a late-night snack with Fissle.
Today’s menu is ‘Crispy Shrimp Canapé’. Slice the potatoes thinly and fry them, then top them with a spread of mashed potatoes and raspberries. It was a simple dish that was finished with boiled shrimp and herbs. The only things to keep in mind were that the potatoes had to be sliced as thinly as possible to get a crispy texture, and that the shrimp had to not be cooked for too long to avoid becoming tough. What a simple dish this is.
But the taste was great. As soon as you put a canapé in your mouth, you are first greeted by the fragrant scent of herbs. And the scent of raspberries mixed into the spread, and the taste of salty potato chips the moment it touches your tongue.
The true taste of ‘Crispy Shrimp Canapé’ is revealed when you chew it. The crispiness of potato chips, the moist texture of plump shrimp, and the savory and refreshing taste of the soft spread. It was a taste that left nothing behind.
As always, today’s dish was well received. Fisl said after finishing her meal, puffing out her chest. It was as if he was proud of me.
“As expected of the princess’s best servant, it tasted like a mixture of the harmony of destruction and sin!”
“The lady said, ‘It was very delicious today too. ‘Thank you!'”
As always, I nodded as Oz continued to translate. In fact, it was possible to have a conversation without Oz, but then Oz’s presence disappeared so much that I had to listen to Oz’s translation. Oz is an all-rounder, but surprisingly, he had no presence.
I looked at Fissle, who was wiping the corner of his mouth with a slightly satisfied expression. A cute and pretty girl with golden hair and emerald eyes. Now that I think about it, I think my relationship with Fissle has been around for quite a long time. Because she was now one of my top cadres.
“By the way, Fissle, didn’t you say you were going out at night?”
Fissle nodded her head at my words. She spoke in her characteristic haughty voice.
“Wow, the fate of the night sky won’t let the princess go…” But as the wind howls where it sleeps, she cannot help but lend the princess her noble wisdom.”
“The lady said, ‘Yes, I have to go out soon. ‘I decided to supplement the number of adventurers to explore the ruins where the wind demon dragon was sleeping.'”
The ruins where the wind demon dragon was sleeping reminded me of that shabby tower. I’ve never seen it in person, but I’ve seen it in pictures. I heard that the area wasn’t full of all kinds of monsters, but it seemed like quite a few adventurers had already moved in and were in the process of pioneering the area.
Even so, there was a limit to the resources adventurers could bring. First of all, it is too dangerous because safety has not been secured. Even the Knights of Pebonius did not have the strength to pursue it with their current strength. Even so, the Knights had a lot of work to do.
So, even though there were so many resources, from the perspective of the country or my superiors, they were nothing more than pie in the sky. Still, I asked out of a sense of regret.
“…… “Do you have that many resources?”
“Hmph, my servant. The unknown always holds danger, and danger always holds treasure. “The infinite grace of Mother Nature was there.”
“The lady said, ‘It’s worth the risk. ‘There are so many resources.'”
In the end, I nodded my head at that point. It would be a shame to hear more. Although Fissle was an executive at my top, he still maintained the status of a senior adventurer in the Mond Adventurer’s Guild. Today, Fissle visited Liyue’s Adventurer’s Guild as a senior adventurer.
In other words, it could be said that it was a request made by the Adventurer’s Guild as they were heading to Liyue. However, I was curious as to why I was going at night, so I asked.
“But why are you going out at night?”
“…… “That is.”
Fisle flinched at my words, then began to hesitate and avoid my gaze. After I crossed her arms and looked at her for a while, Fisl finally revealed the reason why she couldn’t stand it.
“I have to sleep during the day!”
I sighed deeply. Life patterns were already being ruined. If day and night were reversed, even the strongest possessor of ‘God’s Eyes’ could experience health problems. I spoke to Fisl in a reproachful tone.
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“Pisle, you still have to sleep on time. What do you do when day and night are already reversed like that?”
At my words, Fiseul was shocked and flinched. Then she immediately started puffing out her cheeks and making a sulky expression. She grumbled.
“…… Hmph, you treat this princess like a child. “She said she took her first kiss last time too.”
“Hey!”
I shouted with resentment at Fissle’s grumbling. I hit the table with a thud.
“I was forced to do that, so why are you feeling unfair?”
“Hmph, so you didn’t like it?”
At those words, I was at a loss for words again. Finally, with a sigh, my body leaned back against the backrest. Seeing that, Fissul smiled like a mischievous kid who remembered a mischievous prank.
She raised her body and slowly approached me. Then she put her index finger to my lips and whispered to me in a sweet voice.
“…… Should we do it again? “With a kiss as a promise to return.”
And then, huff, her scent tickled my nose. Before she knew it, Fissle was right in front of her. She has those delicate facial features and emerald eyes that look like she has been stripped of her jewels. And all the pure white skin was visible. The girl’s breath brushed my skin.
I was blankly looking at her face.
I fed him honey chestnuts.
“…… “Aya!”
Fissle had no choice but to retreat, rubbing her head and letting out her cute scream. She had a slight watery look in her eyes. Tsk, I said, clicking her tongue.
“A little boy is making fun of an adult for kissing him once… “Can’t you go soon?”
“…… But there’s no need to hit me!”
A sound that screams out. It was Fissul as always. Yes, this is what Fissle should be like.
Honestly, a little. No, it was quite tempting, but I decided to endure it. Because I’m white. Okay, so I have to endure it. Really, even if he wasn’t a minor, he would change his habit in an instant.
I sent Fisle off with thoughts that I had no idea what he was thinking. It seemed like she wouldn’t return until daylight the next day. I thought adventurers had a busy job, too.
And it was about time we cleaned up the table and sat down. A shouting sound began to be heard. I got up and glanced out the window.
It was pouring rain. The rain was quite heavy. I immediately frowned. It’s been a while since Fissle went out, should I bring an umbrella? Then I soon stopped paying attention. That’s just the amount of money I was paying Fisl every month, so she could save it if she needed it.
But the person I really needed to care about wasn’t Fissle. How much more time has passed? I finished the paperwork I had left to do at the dorm and stretched out. It was time to go to sleep.
At that time, there was a knock on the door. I turned my curious gaze to the door. This was my personal accommodation. There was a time when Lumine stayed, but now only Mona and Fissle come and stay occasionally. There weren’t many times when someone came to visit. Even more so if it’s a day like today with heavy rain.
The rumbling sound of thunder was unusual. It was rude to keep a customer waiting for a long time on a day like this, so I quickly got up. And the moment I opened the door.
“…… Hi.”
A cat with light purple hair wet from the rain was in front of me. No, she was an attractive and beautiful woman. She still had a youthful charm, as she had only recently entered her 20s, but she looked very sullen, as if she had lost her always confident and arrogant attitude.
Worse, it was outside with heavy rain pouring down. She was soaked and the rain was dripping. The sight of her drooping her shoulders and being hit by the rain was so pitiful that I was startled and brought her inside.
“No, what’s going on without saying anything?”
“…… “Can’t I come without saying anything?”
It was a weak question. Those words drained me of all my energy, and it became difficult for me to refute them. If she had been her usual confident and arrogant self, she would have said something like, ‘Of course not.’
It seemed like something had happened. I sighed and offered her a seat. Then we took her out for a warm car ride to help her warm up. I also got a blanket and put it over her shoulders. Her clothes were soaked with rainwater, which made her feel bad, but Gakcheong didn’t say anything.
I don’t know how long it would be like that, but in the end, it was me who couldn’t bear the silence. I asked cautiously.
“I… Each office?”
I turned to the ground and the gaze of each office shifted to me. Those wine-colored eyes were so pitiful that I almost kept my mouth shut.
But if things continued like this, nothing would be solved. I took a deep breath, mustered up the courage, and asked.
“…… Is there a problem?”
Each office seemed hesitant until then. But as soon as I looked at her in silence, she chewed her lip. A slightly watery voice was spit out.
“I am…….”
The following stories from each office were surprising. I couldn’t find out the details of the conversation, but I wonder how many people wouldn’t be surprised to hear that Gakcheong and Sister Gamwoo came close to being stabbed. It was an unbelievable story, at least for anyone who knew anything about Sister Kamu’s personality.
As the story continued, my face became more serious by the minute. So, what kind of condition is Sister Kamwoo in now? Suddenly, I remembered a memory that had been buried in my heart for a while. Where is Gamwoo now?
It was around that time that each office’s story ended. She was looking at me in an unusual way. She looked at me with her serious face, then quickly avoided her gaze and sighed softly.
“I’m sorry, you don’t believe it either. For no reason…….”
“I believe it.”
At my assertion, each office stopped talking. Her eyes turned to me again. The eyes were full of complex emotions that could not be read. I sighed deeply.
“I believe it. “First of all, we are comrades.”
“…… “A comrade?”
At that blank voice, I burst out laughing. It was a laugh that meant asking about everything.
“Then, since we are on the same boat, we are comrades. Or what, can I be a subcontractor for you?”
“Well, it’s not like that, but…” ….”
Each office looked somewhat embarrassed. I couldn’t really understand the sensitivity of each office because they were embarrassed to the point of being a ‘comrade’. Anyhow, the worry that was filling my head right now was about another woman.
Gamwoo, you can’t believe she did something like that. No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t shake off her worries about me. Now that I think about it, how on earth was Sister Gamwoo feeling after the sudden death of King Amwang, whom she respected?
Could it be that no one cared about her? She is such a sweet and gentle sister. The moment I thought about that, I couldn’t bear it anymore and got up.
I put on a coat and took an umbrella. It was an instant before I was ready to go out. Gakcheong, who was staring blankly at that scene, asked me.
“…… Where?”
“I have to go see Sister Gamwoo.”
I changed my shoes while saying that. After finishing the last preparations, tapping the toes of my shoes on the ground, I headed towards the door. At the same time, he did not forget to leave a message to each office.
“It won’t be inconvenient if I’m there. Well, I would have to change my clothes before doing that. It’s raining today, so sleep well. “No one will be around until noon tomorrow anyway.”
Then Gakcheong stood up. Thinking that he was probably getting ready to go take a shower, I pulled the doorknob. With a squeak, the door opened outward. And the moment I opened the umbrella and was about to walk.
Oh my gosh. I felt a little resistance. It was my sleeve. Someone was pulling my sleeve with very little force. My eyes immediately turned back.
It was each office. The moment I saw her, I couldn’t say anything.
“…… Are you going to go with that woman too?”
Because her eyes looked so earnest. And there was light moisture in her eyes, which always seemed strong.
I was silent and hesitated.
“…… Don’t go.”
At that small plea, I finally sighed. I folded the umbrella. Yes, there are probably other people as well. It would be okay to watch for a while. It was more appropriate to take care of each office, which seemed to be in danger now.
It was the weakest of all the offices I’ve seen so far. I eventually closed the door again and went inside. And said.
“…… Let’s change clothes first. “I’m going to catch a cold.”
That night, I decided to have drinks with each office for the first time. There is nothing better than sharing your concerns.
It was a night of heavy rain. That day, each office opened their hearts to me.
**
It was a night of heavy rain. That day, Gam-u woke up with a start.
The events of today passed through her mind like a panorama. Gamwoo thought. Something was off about her, the thought continued even after she raised her upper body.
Okseongseong Gakcheong, she was Gamwoo’s superior. But what about the bottom? She even ate her heart, trying to kill her with all her heart. And then, through her clumsy acting, he even let her know the pain of her loneliness. It was a very exciting feeling at that time. It felt like her dark, wet emotions were seeping through her nerve endings, giving her a tingling pleasure.
Then why are you slapping your tail at Siwoo’s younger brother? A dirty whore. She then remembered the mirror in the corner of the hallway that she had glanced at. What I saw there was none other than her. However, she was smiling an incredibly cool smile.
It can’t be done, that’s what Gamwoo thought. Gamwoo signed a contract with the King of Amwang. It was to assist Li Yue Chil-seong in the shadows. Are you intimidating Li Yue Chilseong, who she is supposed to serve? That was not the Liyue left behind by the King of Darkness. When she thought about that, her hands started shaking.
Something was getting strange. She couldn’t control herself either. I have to do something, somehow.
“…… Siwoo’s younger brother.”
It was like a revelation. As soon as Gamwoo thought of a man, he quickly prepared to go out. And she walked. It was raining outside. Thick raindrops fell, soaking her entire body. The water evaporating in contact with her body temperature was creating cloudy steam. Her body is shaking. But it was okay.
If only I could meet Siwoo’s younger brother. It seemed like everything would be okay.
I built up my pride unnecessarily. I should have just gone to the beginning and apologized. I’m going to cry and hang on. I’m sorry, please don’t leave my side. Li Yue left behind by Emperor Amwang? Siwoo’s younger brother will solve that as well. Because he always had a knack for making such complicated problems seem insignificant.
Gamwoo just walked nervously. When his entire body was soaked with water and the lapping rainwater filled the inside of his shoes. Gamwoo finally discovered light and heat. Si-woo’s private lodgings, light was still coming out of there. It was a warm-looking light.
Gam-u absentmindedly stretched out his hand there. And at that moment, the door suddenly opened.
The moment he saw the face of the man who came out from there, his face lit up. It was Siwoo’s younger brother. A face I had been looking for and waiting for for a long time. Gamwoo tried to approach him right away, but he stopped tall.
Through the gap of light, a woman was visible. She is a woman with her hair a light purple color. There was no way Gam-woo didn’t know about this person.
And the moment I saw that woman, I felt like I was out of breath. The mocking voice I heard today seeped into her rain-soaked body like a chill.
‘You disowned me, right? On that topic, ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’, ‘Siwoo’s younger brother’… Oh, how disgusting and creepy Siwoo finds it?’
‘…… Ha, are you done talking now? Now, it’s just a nuisance to be arbitrarily obsessed and jealous of someone who has nothing to do with Siwoo. ‘Did I say something wrong?’
My breath stops. Gamwoo hid himself behind the wall, like a criminal running away from the light. I couldn’t breathe properly. There’s light and heat, everything she wanted. I couldn’t muster up the courage.
Does Siwoo find her disgusting and creepy? Could it be that she is just a nuisance to Si-woo?
Beside him, there is another woman who is already taking Gamwoo’s place.
Meanwhile, the door closed again. Only cold rainwater and darkness remained in the world again. Gam-u was blank for a while, sitting against the wall, and then managed to get up.
She walked unsteadily. Yes, but that woman doesn’t take anyone’s side at Okgyeongdae. Just today, lo and behold, not even a look of suspicion was directed at Gam-woo. At Okgyeongdae, Gakcheong was alone. So, by the way.
What’s the use of hundreds of people?
The moment that thought came to mind, Gam-u bit her thumb nail. An ominous crackling sound made a sharp bursting sound amidst the sound of rain.
Si-woo, Si-woo is not there. In fact, there was no important Siwoo. It didn’t matter if there were hundreds or thousands. Gam-woo simply treated her with respect and treated her as her equal, and that alone was enough. But why?
Crack, crack, crack. The sound of him biting his nails resounds non-stop. Gamwoo’s gaze began to waver nervously.
What should I do now? I don’t have Siwoo. Am I going to end up being weird like this now that I don’t have Siwoo? But now that I think about it, how does Siwoo feel about me?
In the first place, I never revealed anything to Siwoo. It is a monster that has lived for thousands of years, and this horn is its symbol. That’s why countless humans feared her and stayed away from her. She didn’t reveal anything because she didn’t want to get hurt, she said she doesn’t get close to anyone and that she has been living her life.
It was around that time that her thoughts stopped. Gamwoo looked blankly at the sky. The rain had stopped, and before we knew it, dawn was coming. Her eyes slowly turned to her thumb nail.
Her torn thumb nail was already tattered and blood was flowing. But she wasn’t sick. She was strange. However, Gamwoo was extremely lonely.
Her hand dropped helplessly. Her blood dripped, leaving a trail in the puddle. Gamwoo walked today too. Alone.
The sun rose, but there was still no light or heat in Gamwoo’s world.