I felt a biting cold and a pain in my chest at the same time.
Yeeun Lee exhaled without realizing it, and felt as if her breath was frozen.
He had only taken one step, his lips trembling and his teeth clacking and making noises.
Now it would be just one step.
When I felt like my hope was being cut in pieces, I felt something touching my cheek.
Mandragora, hanging over her shoulder, was rubbing her cheek with her roots, as if to give her strength.
“… … .”
“It’s okay, it’s okay.”
Thank you for your support.
Yeeun Lee muttered like that and took one more step.
She knew instinctively that if she fell, she would never come back again.
Behind him, a terrified Svengali scream was heard.
“What, are you crazy now!? Come back right now! Then if you do it wrong, you will really die!”
Sbangali’s urgency was no lie.
The death of Yoo Ji-hyeok would be quite regrettable, but in the case of Lee Ye-eun, the story is different.
He dies not in his own body, but in Yoo Ji-hyuk’s memory?
It was something he had to stop.
He cracked his beak wildly, thinking that the plan might be in vain.
“It’s not too late now! hurry!”
Ye-eun Lee ignored his words.
I just clenched my teeth and moved forward one step at a time.
“… You, you and I are very similar.”
Yeeun Lee muttered as she walked through the calm waterway.
Indeed, he and he had many similarities.
The point is that he is a coward who just waits or runs away hoping that the situation will not change.
The fact that he could not resist the reality, saying that it was only his fault, he regretted endlessly.
The fact that he just felt sorry for the existence of his younger brother.
Also, there was no one to trust.
The fact that he was afraid of people’s favor and was wary of it.
So, the fact that I was shaken without knowing it was just the first time I met him.
So maybe that’s why I felt more affection for him.
“I, I always ran away… me too… .”
she muttered so
I almost lost consciousness, but thanks to Mandragora, who slapped me on the cheek as if to wake up, I was barely able to open my eyes.
Fifty steps now.
his face is seen
“… … .”
For a moment, I resented him.
I thought that I had deceived myself and betrayed me like anyone else.
But she herself knew better that it wasn’t.
I knew him even better because he was like him.
He was just afraid.
Just like me, like me when I was young.
Now I know better than anyone that I can’t just run away.
So I wanted to tell him too.
“haha… .”
Thirty steps now.
You can see his surroundings trembling.
The shape of the mind may change, but its weight does not change.
The years I spent with him were definitely enjoyable and it was a precious day that I will never see again.
For the first time, I was able to treat him only with the name of Lee Ye-eun, rather than the next head of the clan.
That alone certainly saved her.
Without realizing it, he must have been helping him.
“… ! … … !!!”
Now ten steps.
Mandragora was startled and started throwing something against the streams of water trying to calm Lee Ye-eun.
The streams moved as if they had a will.
The things that started to stick to her body were cold and wet one by one.
“now.”
five steps.
four.
three.
two.
“I.”
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One last one.
“I will help you.”
Whispering like that, Yeeun Lee fell forward as if hugging Yoo Jihyuk.
Even though she could feel the streams of water holding her tightly to her ankles and legs, she did not sway.
Yeeun Lee hugged his head and whispered quietly into his ear.
“Listen to my voice.”
“… … .”
He was silent.
Ye-eun Lee didn’t care and whispered to him.
Mandragora, who was right next to him, did not try to run away even though the stream was gradually approaching him.
I just stood still and stared at it.
“I am calling you now. Hear my heartbeat, listen to my voice. I am by your side.”
Just like I did, the fact that you have other people by your side will save you.
And, like people like us, that’s enough for you.
you are a strong kid
“So listen to me. Stop raising your head and look at me.”
A stream of water wrapped around her neck.
Although she was strangled, Ye-eun Lee clenched her teeth and tried her best to hold on somehow.
“… … !!!”
“ah!”
Then, Mandragora suddenly jumped and flew into the sky.
The guy who jumped from Yeeun Lee’s shoulder and climbed onto Yoo Jihyuk’s head began to rip off his hair as if to stop and calm himself down.
In an instant, the pressure of the water stream weakened.
Without even taking a breath, Yeeun Lee spit out the last words she had stored in him.
“Those who are dear to you may not be here, but those who value you are here. So… .”
Yeeun Lee looked sullen and smiled.
It was such a refreshing laugh that I wondered if it had been a while since I laughed like this.
“Now stop being silly and get up. It’s really hard right now.”
“… … .”
He opened his eyes carefully.
And when their eyes met, they both closed their eyes at the same time, regardless of who came first.
It was an inexorable moment.
Even with his eyes closed, the opponent was shining so brightly.
[A branch of the new World Tree is revealed to the world.]
[Your World Tree Branch attempts to communicate with another World Tree Branch.]
[Your World Tree branch and another World Tree branch share that power, and their properties are mixed.]
[The being who did not tolerate you finally forgives your sins and acknowledges your existence… .]
[You feel the blessings of a giant being descending on your back.]
[Karma value has decreased by 5.]
* * *
“… … .”
The man, who had been lying down, shook his body and began to stand up.
Tears were flowing nonstop from both of his eyes.
The pain and loss of all the memories that I wanted to forget come back to life in an instant.
And it was because of the fact that every detail of his secrets was revealed to others.
“Hey, you bastard… .”
He breathed out and gritted his teeth.
From his right arm, the branches of the world tree were pouring out.
“Uh, uh… .”
Lee Ye-eun, who was lying behind him, groaned as if in pain.
From her left arm, a thinner and more delicate branch of the world tree flowed out.
Two branches intertwined to form one.
And they took root, and gradually began to make the surroundings their territory.
Sbengali woke up just then, shuddering in surprise and fear, seeing the absurd sight of making their own body into their own realm.
They were like cancer cells.
It’s not something that can advance my plans, things that eat away at my existence.
Sbangali thought so.
“You, really, I… .”
I will kill you.
Seeing him sobbing and vomiting out his emotions, Svengali twisted his body in shock.
It was an instinctive action to get them out of his body.
* * *
– Oh, uh, uh… .
The fire giant let out a breath that was so weak.
Ahn Joo-hyuk was looking at it with sharp eyes as it gradually faded away as if burned.
He clutched the giant’s neck, ignoring the burning of his right half.
Nam Hyeon-hwa, who was watching that, carefully put the sword into the scabbard and muttered.
“I don’t think I need to hold on to it anymore. Are you sick?”
“It’s worth it.”
Ahn Joo-hyuk shrugged and lifted the giant in his hand once.
The fire giant, whose limbs were cut off by Nam Hyeon-hwa, moved without help and according to his gestures.
“Thanks to you.”
Ahn Joo-hyuk glared at the giant with his normal left eye.
“I thought he was dead like before, but I can’t let it go because he can suddenly run towards the citizens.”
“Then I wouldn’t bother… Hmm, hmm. It is not.”
Hyeonhwa Nam, who noticed that his tone had changed for a moment, coughed and looked around.
Fortunately, the situation seemed to have settled somewhat.
“Twitter.”
After a while, the fire giant returned to its original form.
Ahn Joo-hyuk carefully laid down the remaining human body.
Na Il-jun, a child who remembers faces and names, he never expected that it would turn out like this.
Ahn Joo-hyuk, who felt his taste slightly bitter, brushed off his ragged and ashes clothes.
Unlike normal wounds, it seemed that it would take a while for it to fully heal.
“uncle.”
“Oh, Do-Hoon. Have you finished cleaning up your surroundings?”
Ahn Joo-hyuk, who laughed at the sound of the voice, was stunned for a moment and hardened his expression.
It would look pretty ugly now.
However, contrary to his worries, Ahn Do-hoon looked straight at his face without any reaction.
“… Is your right eye okay? Are you out of focus?”
“Oh, my vision is blurry. You’ll be fine in a little while.”
Ahn Joo-hyuk smiled at his question, noticing that his eyes were strange.
I laughed out loud at the worry of my nephew, whom I had not seen in a long time.
“It’s me, because even if a limb is amputated, it will get better as long as it takes time. I’m so glad your handsome face didn’t get hurt like this.”
“What is he saying now.”
Ahn Do-hoon muttered as if he was talking nonsense even in this situation.
In his hand was a large lance.
“… … .”
I still don’t think I’m going to raise the flag.
Ahn Joo-hyuk thought so and looked around.
Fire giants, bramble crosses, and monsters that I don’t know why they’re here.
Despite the sudden attack, they were able to defeat them without any damage.
And of course, the first contribution was thanks to those students who went with Yoo Ji-hyuk.
Those five moved as if they were one body, effectively subduing enemies and protecting people.
It was the appearance of a hero worthy of praise.
‘You’re young, but you’re amazing.’
If possible, I want to take them all to my guild… .
Ahn Joo-hyuk made a sound of pain and patted his back.
Then, after examining the dead monster’s corpse under his feet, he immediately came to a conclusion.
“suggestion… ? No, if you suggest something like this, it’s almost at the level of brainwashing… .”
He salivated at the ominous sight of something like tree trunks sticking out of his eyes and ears.
I thought it would be harder than I imagined.
“What is the situation?”
He began receiving reports of the current situation by radio from his guild members.
The detailed information must have been grasped by the World Tree clan, but the current leader had disappeared, so it was impossible to ask for them from them.
― The fire was almost extinguished. We are currently processing any unforeseen residual payments.
― The suppression of the Crusaders and monsters who invaded the street where I was was also completed. We are currently on the move for lifesaving and support.
― Currently engaged in battle! If you have spare hands, please come and apply! Here are the coordinates… !
“The situation is not bad, but… .”
Ahn Joo-hyuk repeatedly urged his guild members not to be vigilant about the uncertainty and to move in connection with the surroundings.
And thinking that I should go to support from a dangerous place first, I turned my head to ask the woman I had just met before.
She, who had such a strong power that I wondered how she had not been named until now, was now caught by Han Soo-young and Choi Hyeon-woo and could not hide her embarrassment.
“Excuse me in the first place, but do you not know our Master?”
“What do you mean… .”
“Someone uses a sage and a narrator… You really don’t know? oh sorry. My name is Hyunwoo Choi. This child here is Han Soo-young. If it’s okay with you, can I know your name?”
“My name is Tongue, Hyuna, but… And sorry. I don’t remember.”
“Oh, is that so? sorry. The figure you showed me just looks so similar to our master, so stop… … So we made a mistake without our knowledge.”
At Choi Hyun-woo’s apology, Nam Hyun-hwa waved his hand as if it was okay.
Then, after coughing in vain, he took off the shichimi and glanced at the two of them.
“It’s okay, it’s okay. Uhm, more than that… It looks like you respect Master a lot, don’t you?”
“Yes. Absolutely.”
Choi Hyun-woo answered without hesitation, and Han Soo-young immediately nodded.
Nam Hyeon-hwa had to work hard to catch the corners of his lips that were about to rise without realizing it.
“Uh-huh, uh-huh.”
Coughing in vain, she turned around to avoid being caught.
Ahn Joo-hyuk picked up a loose cloth and approached it with his wounds covered.
“I’m sorry.”
“Ah yes. What’s going on?”
As Ahn Joo-hyuk approached, she looked at him with a casual look, as if she had ever been disheveled.
“It’s not that different, but the situation hasn’t been settled yet. Is it okay if I ask you to accompany me?”
Nam Hyun-hwa answered his polite request as if there was no need to worry.
“Rescuing those who are in danger is the duty of the sword-bearer. Of course I will help.”
“Thank you very much for the help. then… .”
Then the two turned their heads almost at the same time.
Afterwards, Han Soo-young and Choi Hyeon-woo and other people also looked at him.
“That… .”
In the distance, something was growing rapidly.
It was something in the shape of a large tree, as if looking at a young world tree.