752 – 9. There is not a single day like this (1)
The northern moon was cold.
It is an unfamiliar dream. I was once again wandering into a man’s past. I remember walking through the largest coniferous forest on the continent, somewhere in a snowy field that was deep to the ankles.
Even without that, it was a place where the cold was fierce.
It was night and there was no sunlight, so it only took a few minutes for my skin to heat up to the point of tingling. Your breath scattering like frost and the feeling of your fingertips becoming dull. Still, I kept walking without stopping.
It was a day when the blue moon was particularly cold.
“There are few enemies as vicious as elves.”
Comrade Gil was talkative.
He was one of the knights in charge of the northern front, and he was also the person who served as my guide and escort when dispatched from the imperial family. What was his name?
‘Alex’?
I heard that he was originally a knight belonging to the Yurdina family. Did you say that his father was a loyal vassal for generations?
It wasn’t really information worth remembering.
Because Yurdina has been extinct for a long time.
It was the death of a family that had spread the spark of civilization to the north. The reason why tonight is unusually cold may not have anything to do with it.
Of course, even this severe cold wave couldn’t stop Comrade Gil’s chatting.
The young knight continued his story in a light tone, as if he was joking.
“I will stop at nothing to kill my enemies… Friendship? Family love? I assure you, if an elf feels that way, I’ll give him the finger right now. “There is no such thing as humanity among those barbarians.”
“According to the records I saw, that wasn’t the case.”
These words were uttered because it was difficult to insist on silence.
At my insincere retort, the driver immediately burst into laughter. As if he was waiting for me to do so.
“Record? It’s a record… ha ha ha! Isn’t this just an article written by writers who have never been to the front lines? “Maybe you will find out if you stay here for a few days.”
“What do you mean?”
“That they are devils.”
It was a short answer, but it was full of the smell of blood.
Before she knew it, a cold flame was burning in her man’s eyes. That sloppy murderous intent that strangely blends in with his smiling face.
It was around this time that I realized something.
This article is called a madman. Who among those living in the age of destruction would not be like that?
Memories of the past were flowing from the lips of a man who had fought countless battles.
“How many years ago…? No, it might not be as long ago as you think. We were repeatedly advancing north to reorganize the front lines. “I thought that if I couldn’t stop the ‘mud’ here, everything would end.”
The snow-covered forest had a dreamy atmosphere.
The pure white snow reflected the moonlight, creating a soft illumination. All other light sources were lost, and the stars in the sky were so close that you could catch them if you stretched out your hand.
The man’s tone as he recalled memories from a long time ago also seemed happy at first glance.
“Then I discovered an elf colony. Most of the men were dead, and only women and children remained. “As the village was burning down, I saw an elf mother and daughter.”
Sabak, Sabak.
The sound of the pure white floor falling was clear. Until then, I was just walking in silence.
“At that time, the elf woman said that. You can use her as a slave, so please spare the child… “I don’t even expect them to save my life.”
Before we know it, snow is falling on the snowy field.
The snow that had melted due to body heat was emphasizing the cold wave. I adjusted my clothes against the chill that penetrated my skin, but the man didn’t even take any action.
It was as if even my body had gone back to that day in reminiscence.
The flashbacks were slowly reaching their peak.
“Of course I should have killed him, but when I saw him in action, the knife wouldn’t drop. What a crying child! “It was a time when I still believed in the humanity of elves.”
“So what happened?”
“It exploded.”
“Your mother’s side?”
“No, the child.”
Chuck.
I stopped walking for a moment and my eyes turned to the back. This was because the gait of the man who was calmly telling stories about the past was too slow.
No, actually, I might have wanted to see that face.
The young knight’s eyes were sunken. It seemed like he had aged several years.
Nevertheless, he was smiling.
“While I was losing my senses, the mother came running and started stabbing her with her dagger. Even while I was down, I had to swing my sword as far as she could reach. He clung to me until the end and bit my ear, because I was so overcome by evil…….”
Because her man stood tall, I didn’t turn her head either.
The blue eyes of the man standing on top of her were shining alone. What on earth is the name of the emotion curled up inside?
“They are the devil.”
I remained silent for a few seconds. I was wondering for a bit what I should say.
“I won’t be able to do it with just one finger, but if I’m that confident, I can.”
I decided to pass it off as a joke. As always.
The man also smiled brightly and agreed with my thoughts. It seemed like they had decided that enough of the old stories were enough.
However, he only took off one of his gauntlets at the end.
“Please forgive me…” “My fingers are a bit precious.”
Two fingers were completely cut off, and one finger remained half intact.
In the end, I turned my head away without saying anything.
“This is the wound I received at that time. “My life was saved.”
The road continues.
After enduring a bit of silence, I was finally able to get to the point.
“So, where is the ‘ghost sword’?”
That’s right. My purpose was not to tell the old stories of disabled veterans.
One of humanity’s strongest forces remaining on the northern front.
I was visiting a woman called ‘Ghost Sword.’ Because managing valuable talent was a natural responsibility.
But for some reason.
As soon as the man heard that name, he burst out laughing. Until my eyes deepen with doubt.
“Was it a story worth laughing about?”
“Oh, no… Big, hahahahaha! No, it isn’t. Of course, I have to guide you. However, I didn’t know that I would continue this story…….”
It was an insufficient explanation.
As I looked even more puzzled, the driver shook off his laughter and walked away. I, too, followed behind him.
“Elves are called ‘devils,’ but in fact, there is something worse than that. “We call ourselves ‘monsters.'”
It was right then.
A faint scream began to be heard from far away.
Every time you hear the sound of the wind blowing, there is one death.
It was truly a workmanship that could be described as neat. Only a highly skilled murder technician would be able to show such skill.
I immediately sensed the source.
“According to rumors, there was someone who saw him secretly sucking blood. Or, there is a story that they were eating human flesh… That’s why they came all the way to the north. Whether human or elf… “The corpses are all over the place.”
“What is this sound?”
“It’s feeding time.”
The source of the noise was getting closer.
Now, not only the screams, but also the sound of blood spraying could be heard. It probably won’t be long before we reach our destination.
“There are times when elves attack at night, and at that time, a ‘monster’ comes out to satisfy their thirst. “The recent frequency is about once every two days?”
Ugh, ugh, billion.
The moans of those whose lives were taken away rang out in a short chord. The moon had reached its peak in the sky, and among the pouring blue light, I asked:
“Anyway, isn’t ‘monster’ too much of an expression? The rumors are just baseless rumors, and as a title for a comrade in arms…….”
“Because you will be possessed. Otherwise.”
There was no need to frown and question again.
Instead of explaining, the man pointed to the beyond with a glance.
Bodies strewn about.
Because everyone had been stabbed, the pure white snow field was stained with blood. The number was in the dozens, but the situation of the war would not have changed even once.
Because a woman was ruling over the corpse.
Just then, the last survivor was struggling. The elf was trying to hold the blade stuck in his heart with his bare hands, blood welling up between his lips, and screaming something with his eyes wide open.
The voice that leaked out was quite small.
“Monster, water… ….”
It was immediately after that that the woman put away her sword. The body that lost its last support fell down, signaling the end of the battle.
I saw.
A girl looking up at the sky in silence, not even breathing.
There was a clear contrast between the blue eyes and the blood splattered all over the clothes. The pure white skin and silver-grey hair harmonize with the snowy landscape to create a breathtakingly beautiful portrait.
Between the red blood soaking underfoot and the blue moonlight pouring down.
The eyes of the girl staring at the moon were emitting a soft light. Loneliness, despair, regret. And countless other negative emotions.
Is that why the woman looks so lonely?
The sight of her standing on blood, intestines, and flesh is extremely cruel.
And because it is extremely beautiful.
I was at a loss for words for a moment and could only stare blankly at her woman. Okay, now I kind of understand.
There would have been no way not to be possessed. Anyone, of course.
The girl with such fatal charm is a ‘ghost sword.’
In name and reality, he was the strongest swordsman of this era.
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She took a deep breath and opened her eyes.
My dry throat was craving moisture. I fumbled for the canteen next to my head and started gulping it down.
It was the man’s memory again.
Hasn’t the ‘I’ from the future disappeared? Why does the dream continue?
There wasn’t even a guess.
Instead, my eyes turned to the calendar. The date remained the same, which means that the possession of ‘me’ from the future did not occur. But one object in front of him caught my eye.
I absentmindedly reached out for her hand.
Letter envelope.
It was a ‘love letter from the future.’ There wasn’t even a sign, so does this mean that something is going to happen in ‘Cheongeomsan Mountain’?
It was right then.
“Are you awake, sir?”
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At the leisurely morning greeting, my hand that was reaching for the envelope of the letter flinched and stopped. Startled, I turned my head and saw a beautiful blonde woman standing there.
Sitting in the chair I always sit in, enjoying a cup of tea.
The woman had already put on her uniform. She was clearly disheveled and moaning excitedly until last night.
Was she so busy dreaming that she didn’t even know she was waking up?
Only then did I swallow my laughter and regain my senses after dry washing my face.
“…… Delphine senior.”
The first woman I met in a long time smiled seductively instead of answering.
Yes, Delphine came to visit last night. Then she caught the mood… ….
Clothes strewn everywhere and the heat that had not yet subsided testified to the fun of the night before. Neither I nor Delphine could control our excitement last night.
Is it because it’s been a while?
I sighed and drank the water in the bucket. Looking closely, I saw that the teapot was not the only thing prepared on the table.
A bottle of that luxurious wine was also provided.
Looking at the amount of sunlight pouring in through the window, it was close to daylight, if not morning.
Are you already preparing the drinks?
I also had doubts about his neat appearance, so I asked the question without much thought.
“Is there anywhere to go? Why are you dressed up already? ….”
“Because I have to welcome guests.”
Stop.
My eyes, filled with her curiosity, turned to senior Delphine. Needless to say, this was my room.
But what do you mean by ‘majj’?
Who on earth is coming? I never made such a promise.
Just as I was about to swallow a laugh, wondering if there was some misunderstanding.
“Senior Delphine, you are a guest. What does that mean…….”
“You’re here.”
But my doubts never came to an end.
Suddenly, I felt a figure walking down the hallway. I didn’t realize it because I had just woken up, but the sight of someone approaching seemed somehow familiar.
No, it wasn’t that familiar. Because he was someone who had already clashed countless times.
That wasn’t just one either.
“No, Delphine senior…” Surely it’s an illusion? Even though…… !”
Bang!
It was immediately after that that the door burst open. As if senior Delphine had used his hand, the lock had already been unlocked.
Looking at the face of the person who appeared beyond, senior Delphine smiled faintly.
First things first.
The light pink eyes had a cold glow.
I had forgotten all along, but yes.
Delphine Jurdina.
She was truly a woman who had difficulty predicting the future.