― Maybe I’m busy, didn’t I call you?
Lee Ye-eun, who took a small breath when answering the call, asked carefully.
I immediately answered no and asked her how she was.
“no. It was community service time. I was patrolling the streets.”
– Aha. I’m glad the weather is nice today.
“Okay what oh and what The student council president wants you to say thank you.”
Yeeun Lee immediately accepted my words.
― That person, obviously, begged your juniors to join the student council, right?
“You are a ghost. How did you know?”
― If he wants to do a good job, he attracts him. Well, I came in because of various positions… .
she muttered quietly.
― Still, the job is pretty neat and resourceful. There is a certain relationship with Eun-won, so if you take care of your juniors through this matter, I will take care of you, and there will be nothing to bother you.
For her, it was a very poor evaluation.
… In fact, Yeeun Lee always squirmed in front of me and smiled or acted as if she was a real older sister, so she often forgot about it, but her original personality is clear and rational, and sometimes even cruel. You could say it was so cool.
Judging from the stories that Woo-seok Shin often tells me, it seems that the purges of the opposition are being thoroughly carried out, even though he has almost completely taken over the huge group of the World Tree clan despite his young age.
In particular, it is said that while concentrating on clearing the remnants of the thorn tree crusade, it does not leave a single hole in the exterior that could be faulted.
― Oh, and I sent some parcels to my junior… .
In the original story, she was called by a nickname called “Iron-Blood” or “Ograde”, hesitatingly opened her mouth to me.
“A courier?”
– yes. Well, it’s nothing special, it’s just like nutritional supplements and supplements.
It was when I opened my mouth to tell him not to send such things over and over, and that it was okay not to keep taking care of me like that.
– Ah, that child… What’s your name? That kid. that… He’s like grassroots.
“The grassroots… ? Oh, is that Lau?”
– His name was Laune. That’s a pretty name.
Yeeun Lee said with a small laugh.
― That kid, I added some Raune as well. Our clan is not the clan of the world tree for nothing, so it has quite a lot of reach in the gardening and flower business. So, just in case you didn’t know, things like nutrients that are good for plants or insect repelling scents… .
Yeeun Lee was big and cleared her throat.
– That, why… Sbangali There was something he said, and I felt a spirit-like aura… Although it is small, I also put a spirit stone in it. Maybe I did something wrong?
“no.”
I was shaking my head even though she couldn’t have seen it.
“thank you. Really. Maybe Laune will like it too.”
– Oh really?
“yes. I will tell you that seniors gave it to me.”
— … … .
Suddenly, Ye-eun Lee closed her mouth and was silent.
And after a while, she started talking with a strangely contrived sound.
– Ah, right. Jihyuk. I confirmed what you said.
what.
Immediately I could get a rough idea of why she was doing this.
“Did you say that last time? Ah, that… .”
– Ugh, Jihyuk. As you said, I was able to confirm the strange aura.
Strangely, as if emphasizing my name, she interrupted and spoke.
— … The seal really remained clever. So, first of all, I took control of the surroundings and performed a purification ceremony, and what Jihyuk was worried about will no longer happen.
“I’m glad, really.”
― Again, thank you so much. If this was really known outside… It must have been really irreparable.
She told me over and over again that she was truly grateful.
I responded with a small smile to her.
“First of all, I am a member of the World Tree family. It’s only natural to risk your family.”
— … Do you really think so?
“Yes?”
Hmm sound
― The same clan is a family, and I don’t use words like juniors or seniors between family members… .
She murmured as if in a grudge.
I’ve noticed a bit about calling my name as if it’s been emphasized since before, but… .
I glanced around and opened my mouth.
“I think you forgot, but I was older than you.”
– I don’t know, like that. I do not remember.
Yeeun Lee replied bluntly.
– I said it clearly. I do not remember? What if you are beautiful and capable?
“Huh.”
— … What, if you are dissatisfied, you will make more money than me. Then I will treat you as an older brother. The face… What.
Yeeun Lee, who had been muttering in a small voice, coughed once more.
― And actually, I should have told you one more important thing. Originally, I have a really good memory, but I don’t think I can remember it today because my memory is somehow bad.
Again, she was as cold as Jin Ye-seul in the original work, and had a cold personality that rarely showed a smile.
It was said that he was never the type of person who would rant like a child and use a group.
I swallowed my saliva as expected and said surrenderingly to her over the phone, holding her breath.
“… What is the most important thing to tell you?”
— … … .
“sister.”
– Heh, heh heh. Hmm. Huh!
She continued to cough uncomfortably.
Then he immediately answered me in a voice full of laughter.
― Yes, my sister will tell you. Ji-hyuk. Can you hear me?
“… … .”
He sighed so as not to hear her.
And she immediately erased the smile from her voice and spoke in a serious voice.
―Some parts of the seal were strangely slightly rotten.
“Is it rotten?”
― Yeah, like a parasitic plant that sucks up nutrients little by little. And, as far as I know, there is only one being that can parasitize by sucking the nutrients from the world tree.
will be sbengali
If I had to pick one more thing, there is Nidhogg, but he has long since died for me.
But is it possible that Sbangali is still alive?
‘… Nope. He’s definitely dead.’
In addition to Margaux’s pendants, there are also things that have Sbangali’s aura.
And the mere fact that I stole his power and energy was a sure proof that he was dead.
If so, how did it happen?
“I understand for now.”
―Well, it was still a very small amount, and it was so subtle that I couldn’t even notice it. Sbengali, I think it’s because of the remaining poison in him, but… First of all, I think you should know.
Yeeun Lee ended the story like that.
And he muttered to me, exhaling with a deep sigh of disappointment.
– Now the break is over. Let’s talk again later… I was working hard to get back quickly.
“Yes, I hope to see you soon.”
– I’m already looking forward to it.
Yeeun Lee grew tall.
―Actually, it has been my dream since long ago to go out with my younger brother. Somehow, I will make a small dream come true.
With those words, she hung up the phone telling me to stay healthy and always be careful in everything.
I looked at the phone for a moment and muttered in a low voice without realizing it.
“… I think I almost think of her as my mother, not my older sister.”
Actually, my mother had never taken care of me like this, but anyway, mothers in the world do.
After putting the phone in, I started walking around the surrounding streets thinking about killing time.
Then, I discovered something quite unexpected.
“This… .”
They looked cute, but they were made with engraved numbers.
As I looked at the various kinds of hanging items, the grandfather sitting next to me blinked at me.
“Why, student? to buy?”
“Yes. Well… Let’s see.”
Looking through his eyes, he felt a faint magical energy.
I was convinced that there was even an emotion window.
[Embroidered Amulet (Normal)]
If you wear it, it seems to attract good luck.
Geometric patterns are embroidered with gold thread.
― Slightly increases the recovery speed of mental power.
― Slightly increases the recovery speed of status ailments.
― It does not stack with other ‘Embroidered Charms’ and effects.
“Grandpa, how much is each of these?”
I asked, holding an amulet engraved with gold thread on a purple background.
“Um, just give me five thousand won.”
I took out several ten thousand won bills from my wallet and handed them over.
“I will buy it by type.”
* * *
After purchasing enough amulets to give to the children, we went back to the place we had promised to meet.
There were other people besides those three at the meeting place, and it was really unexpected.
It sure looked familiar, but he had a hard time remembering who he was.
“Ah, Jihyuk!”
Choi Hyeon-woo, who was close to the girl he saw for the first time, saw me and quickly waved his hand.
Then, Han Soo-young and Jin Ye-seul, who were looking at the girl, also turned to me.
She flinched and startled as I approached and seemed to hide behind Choi Hyun-woo, then tilted her head and began to look at me.
I approached her cautiously and asked.
“Mr. Hyerin Lee? Hyerin Lee, right?”
She nodded at my question.
Still, he frowned as if he was trying to remember who I was.
“My name is Yoo Ji-hyuk. Why, I saw Yuzuki Horie once before… .”
“ah!”
She nodded as if she remembered and then bowed her head to me.
“hello… .”
“Yes, long time no see.”
As we exchanged greetings with her, Hyun-woo Choi looked at her with a surprised expression.
“What, did you know each other?”
“Uh, what. I’ve only met you once.”
“Who are you?”
“that is… .”
Looking at me as if I could speak, Hyerin nodded her head.
“Remember Lee Myung-Jun Hunter? That person’s sister.”
“What?”
At that, Han Soo-young looked at Lee Hye-rin with a surprised expression.
Then he mumbled with a look on his face that he couldn’t understand.
“How in the world do you have a younger sister like this? ?”
Lee Hye-rin flinched and trembled, moving her body a little more as if hiding behind Choi Hyun-woo.
Rather, how did you meet Hyerin Lee?
While thinking about it, Jin Ye-seul, who had her arms crossed beside her, opened her mouth.
“… You came out and helped out with being a thief in front of people, Captain. I thought I had seen some kind of fairy tale hero when I was a kid.”
And like the main character in the drama, he defended and saved Lee Hye-rin.
After that, we decided to wait together until her guardian came, but it is said that he kept sticking to Choi Hyun-woo.
I nodded my head at the story.
‘I’ll have a hard time later.’
I remembered that Lee Myung-jun obviously loved his one and only sister terribly.
Perhaps the name Choi Hyun-woo will be engraved in his mind as a name that deserves attention.
“… … .”
Hyerin Lee continued to look at us and hesitated with a look of despair.
But I knew.
She’s still in middle school, so she’s shy and timid, but she has yet to wake up to her potential, which means that the title of Myung-Jun Lee’s younger brother is not worth it.
… In the beginning, like Yuzuki Horie, he was a symbolic leader of radical heroes.
“there… Are you also a hero candidate?”
Lee Hye-rin looked at Choi Hyun-woo and asked.
Choi Hyun-woo nodded and showed the sword tied to his side.
“Ah, my brother uses a spear… I also learned from my brother, so I know how to handle a spear.”
“right. Hunter Lee Myung-jun’s spear is famous for being sharp.”
Choi Hyun-woo nodded his head and clapped.
“If you could give me any advice… .”
At her words, Choi Hyun-woo made a slightly embarrassed expression.
“I don’t know windows at all… More than that, Hunter Lee Myung-jun is the master, so would advice from a guy like me be helpful?”
“… I learned to approach it from different perspectives.”
“Ugh, ah! Jihyuk over there handles the spear much better than me. He will give you much better advice than I do.”
“… … .”
Hyerin Lee looked at me for a moment and shook her head.
“I want to hear the opinion of the swordsman, not the spearman.”
“haha… .”
Choi Hyun-woo laughed as if he was in trouble.
Because he was a child younger than him, it seemed that he couldn’t openly express discomfort as he did at the academy.
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On the other hand, Han Soo-young was watching the scene with her eyes twinkling as if it was fun, and Jin Ye-seul had an expression that seemed to like it.
Then, while panting, someone approached me.
“Hyerin!”
“Ah, sister!”
It was Horie Yuzuki.
As soon as she saw Lee Hye-rin, she immediately approached us, and when she saw us, she looked surprised.
“It’s been a while. Mr. Horie.”
I stepped forward and reached out to her.
Then he shook hands with her and said,
“Uh, in case you misunderstand me, I want to tell you in advance, but it was these three people who helped me, not me. I arrived later.”
“Yes, I heard, but it’s really nice to meet you like this!”
Horie Yuzuki burst out a characteristic laugh and waved her hand.
Then, he immediately approached Hyun-woo Choi, Su-yeong Han, and Ye-seul Jin, and bowed his head.
“I heard a story. We sincerely thank you for helping Hyerin.”
Choi Hyun-woo waved his hand, saying that it is not something to be thanked for like this.
However, Horie Yuzuki handed him his contact information, saying he really wanted to say thank you.
“Actually, even if it’s not me, the boss will probably come running barefoot. When Hyerin is working, it really turns my eyes.”
“Sister… .”
Hyerin Lee clasped Yuzuki Horie’s hand as if embarrassed.
She nodded as if she understood.
“Please contact me. I will definitely come back to say thank you.”
“Yes.”
“I know that you are Jihyuk’s friend, so if you don’t, I will contact Jihyuk and bully you.”
“Then you should never contact me.”
“Ahaha. You’re good at joking.”
She laughed and mumbled that.
I couldn’t shake the thought that Choi Hyun-woo’s words were somehow sincere.
Meanwhile, Horie Yuzuki looked at me and Jin Ye-seul and smiled a little.
“It’s been a long time, Jihyuk-kun. And I’m glad that Yeseul also looks healthy.”
“yes.”
Jin Ye-seul bowed her head slightly.
With a tired expression on her face, Horie placed her hand on Hyerin’s shoulder.
“It’s been a while since we haven’t seen each other, and I’m really sorry, we’re a little busy, so we have to go quickly.”
“You look very tired.”
“Still, I’m not the only one busy, so at least I’m not upset.”
She smiled bitterly and muttered.
“Once upon a time, the world tree… .”
Here, she glanced into my eyes.
“… The incidents that occurred within the clan and the security issues related to this commemorative festival, the guild masters have been gathering for a few days, and they all have meetings all day. Thanks to that, we as aides are going to die together. What are you talking about for so long? .”
As she spoke in a grumbling tone, her face immediately turned red as if embarrassed.
“I’m really sorry too. You said something.”
With those words, Horie Yuzuki left the place with Hyerin Lee.
Before leaving, Hyerin bowed her head deeply and nodded, saying thank you for helping us toward us, and followed her.
“Isn’t it common enough for six guild masters to get together and talk?”
Choi Hyun-woo, who was waving at Lee Hye-rin, muttered.
Then, looking at him, Han Soo-young gasped and burst into laughter.
“Well, but wouldn’t that be less frequent than at least another innocent victim like today?”
“… Don’t make fun of your people.”
“I’m not kidding.”
After watching the two of them giggle and talk for a moment, I took out the amulet I had just bought from my arms because I thought it was this time.
“Oh, right. Guys, I bought this because I was just wandering around and it looked okay… .”
* * *
“… … .”
Jin Ye-seul sat on a chair and lifted the amulet with her fingers.
It was a commemoration of walking around together, and he half-forced it.
I couldn’t help but throw it on the ground on the spot, trample it, or tear it apart, so I had no choice but to bring it with me.
Flowers embroidered with gold thread on a purple background.
Ironically, her favorite color was also purple.
“huh… .”
Jin Ye-seul snorted and got up from her seat and walked towards the trash can.
The day after tomorrow is the weekend.
Then, as long as nothing happened, it was said that he could obtain another inheritance.
Then there are two left.
The days when you don’t have to see Yoo Ji-hyuk’s face are getting closer.
So… .
“I don’t like it… .”
she muttered quietly.
No fuss, now she’s really not in a good mood.
The point is that Han Soo-young is openly arguing over this.
The fact that he was coerced by Choi Hyun-woo even for a moment.
The face of Yoo Ji-hyuk, who shamelessly handed the amulet to the subject who deceived him as a gift.
He didn’t like the fact that all of his acquaintances he met outside today were all women.
The lid of the trash can opened with a rattling sound.
However, Jin Ye-seul could not throw away the amulet in her hand and was holding it.
“… … .”
after a while.
Jin Ye-seul, holding the amulet tightly enough to make a squeaky sound, let out a rough breath.
I was dizzy and for a moment my mind was dizzy.
It has been like this since that day.
The day he found out that Yoo Ji-hyuk had deceived him.
And while hating him as if to kill him, he was infinitely pathetic and suspicious of himself, unable to do anything about him in front of him.
My stomach was churning.
It felt as if something had sunk in the chest.
It felt as if everything around him was swirling around and sucked in.
She didn’t know what that sensation was for the first time.
To some, ignorance was a sin, to others it was a fear, but to her it was just an object of loathing.
I have no way of knowing what the hell this is.
However, as far as the fact that Yoo Ji-hyeok was the cause of that feeling, she knew.
“… Upset.”
she muttered quietly.
He was holding a talisman in his hand.
I don’t know who said it, but a clear reality is better than a plausible dream.
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Only when you are lost in your dreams, you have to look at reality, recognize yourself, and become aware of your surroundings.
After all, the dream disappears when you wake up, but the reality remains.
The road was here, not there.
The years spent with Yoo Ji-hyuk and the people around him were definitely a dream.
It was a dream to laugh with him, and to believe he was a descendant of Shadow Walker was only a dream.
And to be able to stay the same as before will surely be just a dream.
However, it was the reality that he and she broke the relationship until now by voicing his feelings toward him.
The fact that he surrendered defenselessly as if he was entrusting himself with his own disposition, and that his hands strangled his neck according to his will… .
“Ugh… !”
Jin Ye-seul swallowed a scream and pressed her forehead with her hand in the pain that felt like splitting her head.
In his hand was the amulet.
“… … .”
Then, for some reason, when the amulet touched his forehead, the pain seemed to subside.
Although Jin Ye-seul bit her lip, she did not remove the amulet from her body.
The pain gradually began to subside.
“… Upset.”
A whisper that no one could reach sank deep into the floor.