Gaiden ― Blank (4)
Jin Ye-seul was taking care of Yoo Ji-na and staying with her former colleagues.
After that day, after Yoo Ji-hyuk disappeared like that, Jin Ye-seul began to take care of his only family and younger sister, Yoo Ji-na, just like her own children.
At first, Yujina’s colleagues, including Leto, treated Jin Ye-seul hostilely as they regarded Jin Ye-seul as ‘a robber who stole Shadow Walker’s relics’.
However, in a short period of less than a week, she was so sincere towards Yoo Ji-na that it made me think that she was sincere, at least as much as she had feelings for Yoo Ji-na.
“… Really?”
Looking at Han Soo-young and Lee Ye-eun, Jin Ye-seul muttered blankly.
“Really, I can meet Jihyuk again… ?”
“At least there is a possibility.”
Han Soo-young nodded, explaining all the facts except that he had become the Seven Evil Bell.
Jin Ye-seul still looked at her with a blank expression.
She had the ability to instinctively realize the truth of what the other person said, and now her instinct is telling him that what Han Soo-young said is the truth.
When Jin Ye-seul realized this, tears flowed from her eyes.
“What should I do?”
Han Soo-young answered her question.
“Things about the Seven Evil Bells, things about other dimensions… In any case, we have to scrape all related information, materials, and relics.”
Even when she said that it might take some time, Jin Ye-seul nodded blankly.
“I will do anything. I will really do anything.”
“We will help too.”
The Garuda woman, Sharisna, who was sitting next to me and listening to the story, answered.
“Yoo Ji-hyuk is our benefactor and is also a precious family member of Gina. That alone is reason enough to help us.”
“It would be a huge help if you could help. Thank you very much.”
“You’re welcome. It’s just a pity that I can only repay the favor like this.”
Charisna got up from her seat and bowed her head towards them.
“… Then I’ll just walk away. Please feel free to talk. Also, as I said, we will try our best to find it.”
So that the name of Shadow Walker’s companions is not disrespectful.
As Charisna disappeared with those words, Han Soo-young let out a small sigh.
Ye-eun Lee, who was drinking tea without a word, asked Jin Ye-seul.
“Is the lady okay?”
“… Invitation? The invitee just keeps sleeping.”
“I hope you wake up soon.”
The word ‘invitation’ that Jin Ye-seul spit out was full of respect and awe.
Yeeun Lee, who looked at her face for a moment, muttered with a cough.
“Hey, can I tell you?”
“No, I’ll tell you.”
Han Soo-young, who had gotten a little better, but still had a red tinge on her face, answered.
She looked at Jin Ye-seul, who was making an expression of wanting to go there for some reason.
“… So.”
Han Soo-young’s story.
To explain in a little more detail, Jin Ye-seul muttered when he heard how to make Yoo Ji-hyuk stay in this world.
“Simply put, isn’t this saying that Jihyuk can set up a harem?”
“Hey, it’s a harem.”
Han Soo-young faltered at the blatant words.
Yeeun Lee didn’t say anything either, but she seemed embarrassed.
Han Soo-young put on an expression of surprise at Jin Ye-seul’s unpredictable and unpretentious appearance.
“Are you okay?”
“what?”
“Actually, I thought you would hate it the most. Together with Yuna.”
Jin Ye-seul answered.
“I don’t like it. To the point where I want to kill everyone other than me.”
Her eyes gleamed like amethysts, murmuring as if she was asking something so obvious.
Ye-eun Lee smelled fishy blood.
She noticed that her fingernails were deeply lodged in the palms of Jin Ye-seul’s clenched fists, but she didn’t say anything.
“… But if you don’t, Jihyuk is in danger? Then you can be patient. Because Jihyuk is more important to me.”
I can do anything for Jihyuk.
Jin Ye-seul, who was muttering blankly, slowly turned her head to look at Han Soo-young.
“Can I ask you one more thing?”
“What.”
“If that’s the case… Aren’t you saying that invitations are also dangerous?”
Han Soo-young nodded at her question.
“It is not. Unlike Jihyuk… Well, the situation is different with your brother. I can assure you of this.”
Jin Ye-seul nodded her head.
Han Soo-young’s words were true, and she was acknowledging Han Soo-young in her own way.
That alone was enough.
“Still, like Jihyuk, in this world… If there are more people in the relationship, there will be nothing bad for the younger brother. But a little… Umm, right? Above all, he is a person who has not yet regained consciousness.”
“… … .”
“If only Ji-hyeok was accepted into this world, his younger brother, who shares the same blood, would also be accepted into the world without difficulty. That’s for sure.”
In response to Han Soo-young’s answer, Jin Ye-seul was silent.
In her head, with a serious expression on her face, a thought came to mind that would be more than a flagship if other people heard it.
“For now, let’s go back to the story… Either way, it will take a lot of time and manpower.”
At Han Soo-young’s words, Jin Ye-seul and Lee Ye-eun’s eyes were focused on her.
“Yuna, of course, Hyeonu, Ivan… In any case, as much as possible, but it is better to ask for help from people you can trust and rely on.”
she whispered quietly.
“Even in order to meet Jihyuk as soon as possible.”
* * *
◾ ◾ ◾ 01. ◾ ◾ ◾
The future contents will be recorded in this journal.
I hope you don’t have much time to fill this journal… .
◾ ◾ ◾ 02. ◾ ◾ ◾
I went to meet Yuna with Ye-eun and Jin Ye-seul.
I heard that he was walking around several gates or dungeons by himself, but the condition was much more serious than I expected, so I was surprised.
… After calming down for a while, when I listened to the story, he kept repeating that he owed Ji-hyeok a debt, and that Ji-hyeok would definitely come back, so he had to set aside some money to return it.
It was a more serious condition than expected, but fortunately he listened to the story.
I told her that I would bring it right away when I got any related materials or items, as if I was half commanding her to first heal her wounds and regain her health.
… Also, when I told Yuna about it, her face turned red as expected, and I wondered if she would get burned if I touched her.
Jin Ye-seul was shocked at how much Yuna had turned into a mess, so she said that she would take her and forcefully manage her… I honestly think I’m lucky.
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On the day we meet Ji-hyeok again, we promised to greet him in the same way as on the day he disappeared, without leaving a single one of us.
◾ ◾ ◾ 03. ◾ ◾ ◾
First, they decided to find materials or traces in their own way.
… First of all, I should contact Professor Alice.
No one knows more about Milited than she does.
◾ ◾ ◾ 04. ◾ ◾ ◾
… It has been a month since I first started journaling.
While there was no progress, I heard a story about the great witch, Evangeline Lohengrin.
She was forced into her room with Laura Hartmann, but she was so exhausted that she wondered if she could change like this in only about a month.
… He seemed to understand why she had changed like this.
Maybe she also likes Jihyuk… .
In the end, I slipped the story to her and asked for help.
The moment I saw the light return to her hazy eyes, I was convinced that my premonition was right.
I broke up with her first with the words to share the detailed story slowly after recovering from the body.
◾ ◾ ◾ 05. ◾ ◾ ◾
second month.
Still no progress.
So do other people.
◾ ◾ ◾ 06. ◾ ◾ ◾
Master came to visit.
He secretly brought up Hyeonu’s story in the middle of the conversation, but that was an excuse, and in fact, it seemed like he was worried about me.
Hyeonu wanted to find traces of Jihyuk in his own way.
Fortunately, the relationship between the two showed signs of improvement.
I met Master after a long time and I was able to smile without thinking.
It was a good break.
◾ ◾ ◾ 07. ◾ ◾ ◾
Jihyuk appeared in a dream.
◾ ◾ ◾ 08. ◾ ◾ ◾
third month.
I can’t sleep at all.
Eventually, I was prescribed sleeping pills.
If you eat more than 4 tablets at a time, you may die, so be careful.
◾ ◾ ◾ 09. ◾ ◾ ◾
… An unexpected guest has arrived.
It was Esmeralda Listenerger and her owner, a woman named Lydia.
While the Red Case executives were wondering what the hell was going on, Lydia bowed her head to me.
She said she wanted to help me.
She also said that Yoo Ji-hyuk wanted to repay the kindness even a little because he is a lifelong benefactor who saved his life and his life.
… It wasn’t very reluctant to team up with a former villain group executive and current leader, but I knew well that their abilities were useful.
Now, even one more helper was needed.
Still no progress has been made in the plan.
◾ ◾ ◾ 10. ◾ ◾ ◾
I went to the hospital after hearing that Yuna was seriously injured.
It was an injury suffered while jumping alone into the dungeon that suddenly appeared yesterday.
Fortunately, there was no life-threatening injury, but it would not have been strange to die on the spot if it had been hit a little more.
… I knew very well why Yuna, who was the most careful among us, would do such a reckless thing.
It must have been because of the rumor that the dungeon was related to the Seven Evils.
Actually, let alone me, other people were going to investigate the dungeon, but it seemed like they were underestimating Gina’s acting skills.
Gina, with her eyes covered with bandages, smiled brightly and handed me all the loot from the dungeon.
That day I stayed by her side with other people without sleeping.
◾ ◾ ◾ 11. ◾ ◾ ◾
… As a result of judging, it was found that the relics that Yuna handed over had nothing to do with the Seven Evil Orders.
I couldn’t tell her the truth, so I said it was a big help.
Watching Yuna, who had her eyes covered with a bandage to reveal only her mouth, smiled as if she was lucky, she slowly got out of the hospital room.
… Jin Ye-seul seemed to have noticed my lie, but didn’t say anything.
◾ ◾ ◾ 12. ◾ ◾ ◾
Even his smell began to fade.
I was too scared to go to his locked room for the purpose of investigating the case.
◾ ◾ ◾ 13. ◾ ◾ ◾
Evangeline Lohengrin had finally recovered, so I calmly talked with her who came.
Although she doesn’t know about the Seven Devils, she is well versed in space-based magic, so it would definitely be helpful.
In addition, she said that she would try to get in touch with Horie Yuzuki, who is also well versed in space magic, as well as Alice Blesbuck, whose whereabouts are still unknown.
Whether it’s a good choice to bring her in remains to be seen.
◾ ◾ ◾ 14. ◾ ◾ ◾
Four months have passed.
◾ ◾ ◾ 15. ◾ ◾ ◾
Jihyuk’s voice fades.
◾ ◾ ◾ 16. ◾ ◾ ◾
I feel disgusted with myself.
How the hell did you forget that kid?
Right now, Laune is lying next to me, who is sleeping hard while receiving nutritional supplements and sap.
I thought I hadn’t seen him for a while, but in Jihyuk’s room, it looked like he was lying dead, buried in the child’s clothes.
If only I had found it a little bit later… .
Laune became very lethargic, and the green leaves dried up.
Even when he told me to be patient a little longer because he could get Ji-hyeok back, he just sighed in sorrow.
I felt very tired.
It was my fault for not taking care of this child earlier.
… I’m sorry, Laune.
◾ ◾ ◾ 17. ◾ ◾ ◾
fifth month.
no progress at all
Slowly, I feel that the patience of others is starting to run out.
◾ ◾ ◾ 18. ◾ ◾ ◾
Hallucinations began to be heard.
As a result of the examination, he was prescribed medication, saying that it was a symptom of stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The drug was so poisonous that he ate and collapsed all day.
… I’ll have to take another medicine.
I don’t have time to waste like this.
◾ ◾ ◾ 19. ◾ ◾ ◾
Sixth month.
I decided to change the way I approach it.
I meet other people regularly, but again, no progress.
◾ ◾ ◾ 20. ◾ ◾ ◾
Success!
Very little, but still some progress!
By inheriting Ji-hyuk’s power, he succeeded in interpreting the sphere that appeared to some extent.
And I was able to figure out how to revive the Seven Devils.
Minerva and Svengalli.
It could be said that the revival of these two was an urgent task.
Fortunately, all the necessary conditions were already in place.
In my mind, I wanted to revive Ner before the existence of Svengali that I didn’t know well, but… .
The former was more probable and certain, so I decided to focus on this one.
◾ ◾ ◾ 21. ◾ ◾ ◾
seventh month.
It was unexpectedly difficult, but I was able to accept it rather happily compared to the time when I was only in vain.
◾ ◾ ◾ 22. ◾ ◾ ◾
… When I woke up, it was an unfamiliar ceiling.
Jin Ye-seul was sitting right next to him, cutting fruit.
From what I heard, I just passed out in my workshop, but I thought it was exhaustion due to malnutrition.
I didn’t have time to do this in my busy time.
… However, Laune, who was most important in the experiment, refused to cooperate due to my physical condition, so I had no choice but to recuperate for a while.
Then, Laune stroked my hair as if satisfied.
I remembered Jihyuk.
◾ ◾ ◾ 23. ◾ ◾ ◾
I miss Jihyuk.
◾ ◾ ◾ 24. ◾ ◾ ◾
Eight months have passed.
As a result, the time we broke up with Ji-hyeok became longer than the years we spent together with Ji-hyuk.
◾ ◾ ◾ 25. ◾ ◾ ◾
… Sbangali was successfully revived.
He has not yet regained consciousness, but nothing unusual has been found.
◾ ◾ ◾ 26. ◾ ◾ ◾
ninth month.
Sbangali came to her senses.
When I checked it, it seemed that my memory was fine.
He knew who I was, about Ji-hyuk, and that I had become the new Ariman.
He immediately gave him the authority of the Seven Devils, and he did not deny it.
Now only Minerva is left.
a little bit.
Now a little more… .
◾ ◾ ◾ 27. ◾ ◾ ◾
tenth month.
Even Jihyuk’s face is now blurred.
… Fortunately, Sbangali was quite helpful.
Experiments began to accelerate.
◾ ◾ ◾ 28. ◾ ◾ ◾
I want to meet Jihyuk.
◾ ◾ ◾ 29. ◾ ◾ ◾
I love you.
Heartily.
◾ ◾ ◾ 30. ◾ ◾ ◾
eleventh month.
He succeeded in reviving Minerva.
She did not regain consciousness, but Svengali did so, so she was not embarrassed.
… Using Jihyuk’s scales was effective.
As Sbangali said, it seemed to be true to some extent that Neer and Jihyeok were on the same line and could be seen as the same entity.
However, he took the branch of the World Tree from him because he was joking around and giggling.
I started whining, but I didn’t know.
… I must go see Yeeun sunbaenim soon.
I had to meet the World Tree, get advice, and get a new eggplant from her.
◾ ◾ ◾ 31. ◾ ◾ ◾
Ji-hyuk.
◾ ◾ ◾ 32. ◾ ◾ ◾
Yoo Ji-hyuk, Yoo Ji-hyuk, Yoo Ji-hyuk… .
◾ ◾ ◾ 33. ◾ ◾ ◾
please answer me
Even in a dream, please call my name
◾ ◾ ◾ 34. ◾ ◾ ◾
This is nonsense.
◾ ◾ ◾ 35. ◾ ◾ ◾
How the hell did I forget about these… ?
◾ ◾ ◾ 36. ◾ ◾ ◾
Minerva regained consciousness.
Not much left now.
Now, soon… .
“okay.”
A terrifying sound resounded as if scraping iron.
“What do you think when you see it for yourself?”
The sound of rustling and crumpling of paper resounded along with the sound of crackling and beaks banging.
Minerva, lying on the bed, leaned against the wall quietly and sighed.
Stuff like needles and pipes of unknown purpose were stuck all over her body.
If it wasn’t for Han Soo-young right in front of me when I opened my eyes, I might have been running wild right now.
“… What do you think she will be thinking now?”
“Uhhh”
Sbengali giggled as he grimaced in the throbbing pain.
He murmured after giving hateful advice that it would be for a while.
“Well, are you glad you survived?”
Sbangali murmured in a gloomy voice.
“It’s true, we died without leaving a single will at that time.”
Minerva snorted a little.
“From the moment I broke up with him in this way, the real woman is as good as dead.”
“Yeah, things have already gone this far while we were so ugly.”
Just right.
The sound of a crash rang out again.
“Even so, it’s a new Ariman. It was completely unexpected.”
“… … .”
At Sbangali’s words, Minerva silently put down the journal she was holding in her hand.
It was laid out casually, with no intention of hiding it.
The fact that a year has already passed since his death, that Yoo Ji-hyeok was thrown away as if he was thrown into another world, the contents of the journal, and the fact that Han Soo-young became a new Ariman. All of them were shocking, but there was one thing that shocked her the most.
“It was thin.”
Minerva muttered quietly.
Her appearance just before… It was very different from the Han Soo-young that Minerva remembered.
He was thin, tired, and dazed.
Above all else, her sparkling eyes were captivated by an emotion that was even blinding somewhere.
“Do you feel any compassion? Any other Minerva? This is something to see and live for a long time in the world.”
“… Shut your mouth, Svengalli. Do you want to be shattered?”
Sbangali groaned at her sullen threat and cleared her throat.
“It’s too much. Even if you look like this, this body is older than you.”
Sbengali, who was in the huge glass tank, chuckled and burst into laughter.
He was parasitic on the branches of the world tree planted like a seedling, embodying only the eyes and mouth.
“Never forget that I am the first and you are the second.”
“… … .”
Minerva shut her mouth.
The first thing she saw when she woke up was Han Soo-young, who looked down at her with a soft gaze.
As soon as Minerva saw her, she could instinctively recognize that she had become the new Ahriman.
Han Soo-young said to her like that.
‘Please be my Seven Evil servants.’
Minerva agreed, and swore that she would be willing to be her teeth and claws.
So she became the Seven Evil Bell again.
“… Okay, so let’s hear a little bit about what’s going on right now. Sbengali.”
“What do you have to explain? We are dead, and we are resurrected to become the Seven Evil Bells. All you have to do is do what you have been doing up to this point.”
he burst into laughter.
“Nothing has changed.”
“That’s not what the original woman wanted to ask.”
Minerva waved his hand as if he didn’t need it.
“… ttt, it became It would be better to talk directly with Sooyoung.”
“Well, I’m not going to stop, but you’d better wait a bit.”
Minerva asked at Sbangali’s words.
“why?”
“I have a very important passenger. He also urged me not to disturb him. Now that you’re my boss, you have to listen to orders like that.”
he murmured
“… It doesn’t smell human.”
Minerva asked, recalling what he had just seen in the journal.
“Are you saying that even the World Tree has come?”
“no.”
Sbangali answered.
“More than that.”
* * *
“… … .”
Han Soo-young looked at the tank in front of her without saying a word.
Inside, a fish was limping and swimming helplessly through the water.
A fish that symbolizes trust and friendship, and that exudes the spirit of the spirit, which was gifted to Yoo Ji-hyuk along with Choi Hyun-woo in the past.
Han Soo-young looked at it.
It was also looking at Han Soo-young.
“… … .”
It slowly opened its mouth.