269 – 79-2. For the grand final route.
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“It seems that Magic Hat has become a demon god and is trying to monopolize you….”
A familiar conversation that I have heard before takes place.
These words just before Magic Hat invades Grand Hearts Academia.
“Isn’t something strange? Soohyun?”
Am I looking at something in vain?
Ki-seok is seen moving the white queen and making her check.
Looking next to me, I see Kainel and Ariel talking about their future plans with their childhood friends.
Not only Drake and Sage, but also everyone, including Dennis, were here.
“…….”
I pursed my lips as I watched the scene.
What should I say about this feeling?
Joy and bewilderment come together and I can’t speak.
All my colleagues who were thought to be dead came back alive.
People who thought they would never see them again.
‘I’m back.’
I was back one day when I was playing chess with Kiseok.
Is this what she said about coming to the brink of defeating Magic Hat?
“What’s wrong with you all of a sudden? Where has the chess player gone? .”
Fine slowly closes one eye and winks.
I guess what we’ve done so far wasn’t just an illusion.
I sacrificed myself at the temple of Jishoch, went to another world line, and met Fine, who had become a demon.
Meeting her nameless saint, going back to her past and saving her childhood Fine from the clutches of the Magic Hat, and more.
As if every world line repays me for trying to save Fine.
[Lee Soo-hyun♡Fine Grancia 100% ‘Ending collection complete’]
The love level in the status window that appeared before my eyes remained at 100%.
No matter how much time passes, even if the space changes and takes on a different appearance.
‘Because my love for Fine hasn’t changed.’
The last 5 percent needed for the Grand Route of Finewa.
This was possible thanks to the help of Fine on every route I met so far.
[Kainel♡Ariel 80%]
My love affair developed after meeting Kainel, who had turned into the Demon Lord of Light.
Now that the grand route has been created, such a sad future will never be repeated.
There are also methods that have been thought of in advance.
[Drake♡Azmodeus:0%]
[Kwon Ki-seok♡Sophitia: 50%]
The problem is these two.
Two couples who can’t seem to find a solution no matter how much they think about it.
One side will not be resolved until the Almighty Demon King is killed, and the other side I don’t know why.
How can I quickly increase my love level?
“Kiseok, I have one question.”
“What is it?”
Different from the last time we played chess, we moved the pieces and asked Kiseok a question.
Every warrior has a modifier.
Then, what kind of hero was Kwon Ki-seok summoned?
“What on earth are you modifiers? “A hero was summoned because of me and Fine.”
“… “You mean my modifier?”
Kiseok’s eyes changed as if my words were unexpected.
This guy may have realized that I went back in time and came here again.
Because the chess game she was winning a little while ago was being turned around.
“Is that really important?”
“…… What?”
Ki-seok seemed to think about it for a moment, but then he answered as if it was no big deal.
Rather, he was asking me why I was asking such a question.
“When it comes to being a hero, it’s not necessarily about the name or ability, right? “Being a person is important.”
“That’s true, but….”
At first, Starter and Liset made the mistake of selecting the strongest warriors.
Manyong, who did not look at people’s character, created all these divisions.
“Actually, I have no modifiers because I was summoned by you. “Why are you asking that now?”
Kwon Ki-seok checks once again.
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He was giving me a meaningful look.
If you respond with lies, you will only be suspected. It’s better to be honest here.
“I’m surprised that the relationship between you and Grand Duchess Sophitia is not progressing.”
I asked him directly why the love level listed in the grand route was not increasing.
I thought I had to do something related to modifiers to go up.
“… “What percentage?”
Kiseok paused for a moment and spoke quietly so that others could not hear.
I guess I was curious.
“It ends at 50 percent.”
“Maybe it’s because I haven’t confessed yet…” .”
After hearing his love story, Ki-seok let out a long sigh and leaned against his back.
“Are you crazy? I like them so much, but they haven’t confessed to me yet….”
“Shh, I was a possessor before. “Dating in someone else’s body wasn’t a good idea.”
He didn’t confess his love because he was possessed, so that’s why we didn’t get to see the ending between these two.
The answer to a question that seemed complicated was surprisingly simple.
Is this what they mean when they say that friends resemble each other?
“And.. This isn’t a game, it’s real life.”
This is my first time seeing this guy so embarrassed.
It was surprising that he kept glancing next to Princess Sophia, as if he was watching her.
“What’s wrong with that? Fine and I just finished meeting each other.”
“What..? “You and the princess of the Grancia Empire?”
I showed off the ring on my left ring finger.
A symbol that exists here across time and space, just like Fine’s.
“Okay, so you too, have some courage. “Kiseok.”
I went back to the past and met my mother-in-law, and received permission from Emperor Locke, so it would be appropriate to meet her.
It has become something like an engagement ring to me.
“That’s right, I don’t think Sophie hates you either.”
Fine must have been listening to the two of us talking as he put his arm around my neck and gently hugged me.
Expanding affection without paying attention to the surroundings.
Having regained all her memories of her childhood and her days as a saint, she even looks somewhat bold.
“Is that really true?”
“Yes, he is a benefactor who cured an illness that was passed down in the family, and he has the muscle that Northerners like, right?”
The northern mountains are high and rugged.
Just like the Vikings, northerners had to be physically strong to adapt to the rugged terrain.
“Sophie said she likes it better than any other man’s body.”
That was the reason why Kiseok built her body by going to the gym.
In order to become closer to Sophitia’s ideal type, efforts were made to shave off her bones and flesh.
“Of course, my husband’s body is the best for me.”
Right now, Fine was enjoying the hardness of my forearm by sculpting it.
The days when she didn’t stop swinging her sword to protect her.
She was transferred to her original body, and her magical circuitry was also twisted due to the violation of space and time.
‘I tried to become stronger while thinking about Fine.’
I did not give up and continued training.
Now, my body is like a medal to me.
The sight of Fine checking my body one by one as if tapping her keyboard felt somewhat strange.
“You really did something with the princess..?”
Kiseok noticed the strange current flowing between me and Fine and asked.
If you look at it from his perspective, it would seem like you suddenly became closer.
Such a reaction is not unreasonable.
“Think whatever you want. So are you going to confess or not?”
I asked as I moved the piece one last time.
Why did you move the piece last?
In the past, I lost to Kiseok by checkmate, but this time the result was different.
“… If you can get this far, you should try harder.”
Stalemate.
Stalemate.
A draw where each piece cannot move.
He returned the method he used to attack the harmless demon lord.
It may not have been a coincidence that stale mates appeared in the game.
[Kwon Ki-seok♡Sophitia: 90%]
Then, the love story of Sangtae Chang appears before my eyes.
The problem between these two was probably that they did not properly reveal their feelings for each other.
Just like her past self and her self.
No matter how much you like each other, if you don’t express it, you won’t know.
“Thank you for giving me courage. “Soo-hyeon.”
This time, to my friend who thanked me in reverse.
“What do you mean, helping friends?”
I subtly went back on what I had said in my last words.
Because I won’t let anyone die this time.
***
After leaving, Ki-seok called Sophitia and went outside.
Anyone can see the eyes as if they are full of determination.
I guess he called me separately to convey his feelings to the Grand Princess.
[Kwon Ki-seok and Sophitia’s love level has reached 100%!]
Sure enough, a status window immediately appeared in front of Lee Soo-hyun’s eyes.
The Grand Princess of the North used to tell Fine that she was in love with a certain man.
It seemed like there was no way the confession would fail.
[EVENT CG: “A frozen heart can be thawed by another heart.” Has been collected!]
As Fine looked at the transparent window that sparkled like a jewel, a question arose.
“Soohyun, did something like this come up when you first met me?”
Jealousy is a question half mixed with curiosity.
I wonder if he always acted like this while thinking about his relationship with himself.
“No. Completion is important in this. “Because numbers aren’t important.”
“Why? Just by looking at it, it looks like it’s very important…?”
Isn’t the love between lovers expressed in numbers?
Whispering softly in a voice that others could not hear, he gently stroked Fine’s head.
“Even if it’s the same 100 percent, I love you more than anyone else, right?”
“…….”
Excited, excited.
A warm feeling in the heart and wolf ears that naturally fall back.
“hehehehe, I see..”
I don’t want anyone to know my heart is beating fast.
In fact, contradictory emotions swirled around me as I wanted the man in front of me to know.
Is this why it caught my eye from the first time I saw it at the academy?
‘Ever since I was young.. I’ve liked Soohyun..’
It was the unforgettable first love of princess Fine Grancia.
Even though he lost her memory and her name was erased, he fell in love with her and missed her for the rest of his life.
“Can you pet me more.. More? If I do this… I feel better about your presence….”
“Of course.”
When Pine Grancia is looking for her stability by receiving the touch of her companion.
─Why don’t you attack Suhyeon..?
─Please be quiet. Black Rose, this is the first time in a while that I am being petted by a driver…!
Two other voices began to sound in her head.
As if angels and devils were whispering in my heart.
─ As soon as Soohyun discovered you, she tried to take off your armor.
─Well, that is… To check whether the driver is alive or dead…! Because you have turned into a harmless devil!
The nameless saint and the black rose were sharing consciousness in Fine’s body.
Even though they appear to be different people, in reality, all three are the same person.
It is a past where everything was lost and was unhappy, and a future where one lost only one person and fell into despair.
Even if she saves face as a saint or becomes honest about her desires in her demonic position.
‘There are so many eyes watching here.’
‘It’s annoying because there’s so much attention.’
‘I guess it’s not here….’
The thoughts and feelings of a person named Fine Grancia were always the same.