00741 Unpredictably. ————————————————– ———————-=
– By the way, you know. Why do you pretend to be human when you’re not even human?
– Keep barking, witch. If you want to twist that delicate neck.
– No, you’re not wrong, right? That’s because I’m curious about the species. Ho? Miao? Canine family? Lang people?
– profit… !
– Stop it.
– huh? Lung prince? Why are you disturbing me? Are you jealous?
– The barbarian king doesn’t like it. Do witches really talk that much?
– no. I only talk a lot to people I have feelings for.
– You mean it was love at first sight?
– Well, it depends on your interpretation. Should I say I want it?
– That’s not it. By the way, don’t you think I’m a thief?
– why? I heard that a pretty, smart, and good-looking woman like me is attracted to you?
– I admit that, but shouldn’t age also be taken into consideration?
– … age?
– From what I heard, there were hundreds of original witches… .
– Do you want to die?
New Continent Atlanta (North City Secret Library), ‘Road to the Kingdom’ from ‘Annals of the Victorian Dynasty – 18th Emperor (147~147)’.
*
What I said before coming in was the correct answer. My colleagues were confused for a long time as I suffered from a more abnormal condition than expected. It’s a shame that I was warned in advance, but if I had just gone in right away, my morale might have been at an all-time low.
Finally, after spending dozens of minutes calming down, we were finally able to clear the camp and begin our march. It was concluded that those who were unable to march normally, such as Kim Han-byeol, Jeong Ha-yeon, and Heo Jun-yeong, were carried one by one by their colleagues. In this way, the confusion seemed to have barely subsided.
… no. In fact, it didn’t subside at all.
“… … .”
Glancing.
“… … .”
Another glance.
The forest was quiet, and the march was as quiet as yesterday. However, the atmosphere has clearly changed. Even after walking a few steps, my colleagues kept glancing at someone with a subtle sidelong glance. Han So-young was at the center of all attention. She is not a cold, mature woman who always has an expressionless face and a subtle lust, but a girl who toddles around with her height reduced by 50 centimeters.
Status abnormality, time reversal phenomenon. From the user’s point of view, this was never a good thing. What would you do if you were younger enough? What would you do with the body of a first-year elementary school student? The robe and armor I had originally worn did not fit, so I took them off. But still, the clothes are long. He walked with difficulty, dragging his loose clothes, and it was really cute.
No, I know I shouldn’t think like this, but I really, really love it. It’s not just me, all my colleagues are probably thinking the same thing. Everyone was looking at Han So-young with an anxious look on their faces as they wanted to help.
However, amid the glares pouring in from all directions, Han So-young was moving steadily. Maybe she doesn’t feel good about getting younger, so she ignores them all and just stares straight ahead.
Even when Han So-young checked on her condition early this morning, she tried her best to act as if nothing had happened. She quickly folded her sleeping bag and ate her meal. As if it really was nothing. Actually, I thought it was pretty. okay. Han So-young, with plump cheeks and a youthful look… .
Ah, how can they really be that cute? When you see it once, it’s cute, when you see it twice, it’s adorable, when you see it a third time, you want to bite it, and when you see it a fourth time, you feel grateful for no reason. Perhaps Han So-young didn’t have a lot of expression when she was young? So, isn’t that why the unique charm comes out so well? Before, after, left, right, 360 degrees, wherever you look, beauty bursts out.
“evil.”
It was then. While she was in the midst of a delusion, Han So-young suddenly fell forward. Her path was so bumpy that she must have tripped on her clothes. She immediately raised her head, but when she saw her red, dainty nose and pursed lips, her pity washed over her like a tidal wave.
“Gwae, are you okay?”
In the end, I guess I couldn’t stand it anymore and Lim Hanna hit the player.
“Maybe, just come with me…” .”
She approached and held out her hand as if possessed by something, but Im Hanna was unable to continue speaking until the end. This is because Han So-young got up and slapped her hand so hard that it made a loud sound. And when I glared at her, as if her pride had been hurt, she let out a strange moan, covering her face with both hands as if she didn’t know what to do because she liked Im Hanna. Now that I think about it, she was the type of person who couldn’t help herself when she saw a child.
Eventually the march resumed, but stopped less than 10 minutes later. Han So-young fell again. This time, he quickly raised his head, but his eyes soon became dull.
It wasn’t a good thing. To put it bluntly, we were currently located in the middle of the forest. It suffers from all kinds of status ailments, and if it gets attacked, it’s literally the end. Hasn’t the marching speed already slowed down even further? As Hwajeong said, in a situation where the answer is to escape as quickly as possible, this delay is not welcome at all. Han So-young also knows this, which is why she feels uncomfortable.
After going through this self-justification(?), I walked straight ahead.
“Hmm, Machinery Road… ? bout.”
Han So-young was about to say something but closed her mouth. Perhaps she doesn’t like the sound of her own young voice.
“Istantel Low Road. “Please understand.”
I got down on one knee and grabbed him without asking permission. Han So-young opened her eyes wide and she said, “Uh-huh.” The bewitchment began to twist her waist. Let’s lift it slowly, and now we use a handmade badong badong dragon. As if trying to escape somehow.
“I don’t like it… .”
“… … ?”
“I don’t like this kind of machinery road… .”
“Uuuuuuuuu!”
It was then. Seonyul, who had been just watching, must have heard that she didn’t like it, suddenly screamed and rushed at her. When the subject is silenced due to an abnormal condition, he comes running towards me with bloodshot eyes, as if telling him to give it up quickly. Did he feel that terrifying force and insidious desire? Han So-young was surprised and said, “Hi.” She screamed and immediately hugged me around my neck. The child’s unique sweet scent fills her nostrils.
“to… .”
The melody no longer came. Han So-young’s shoulders slumped as if she was hurt by her actions in choosing me. I walked away in triumph, receiving jealous looks from all my colleagues. Han So-young looked quite upset about something, but she just quietly held her in my arms and chewed her lips. Soon, I heard her let out a long sigh and at the same time felt the feeling of her head burying itself in my chest. My heart feels like it will explode at any moment.
And the resumed march was truly a series of happy times. He seemed to be feeling stuffy in the middle, so he rolled up his sleeves, revealing fern-like hands. I caught my breath, which was becoming increasingly rough, and gently wrapped Han So-young’s hand with my trembling hand because I was so surprised. Then I felt eyes staring at me, but I deliberately did not make eye contact. Because I felt like my expression would become strange without me even realizing it.
Feeling the warmth in my heart, I crossed the foggy forest.
*
In fact, I had a lot of worries during the march. It was none other than the thought that I wanted to enjoy the time holding Han So-young a little more.
However, what won in the end was reason, not emotion. Above all, as I entered the second day, as Hwajeong said, I began to gradually feel my physical strength deteriorating.
I stayed alert and focused on getting out of the forest of fog, and as a result, I was able to completely escape the smoke area around sunset. Considering that magical power was tied up, this could also be seen as a triumph. Unlike the difficult passages I had to make in the past, I was able to escape without being attacked even once. When I first made my decision, I had no doubts about it, but I gradually felt more confident in my decision.
Anyway, after leaving the Forest of Fog, we marched for another 30 minutes. The surrounding scenery hasn’t changed yet, but just because the fog has disappeared, the view has become clearer. After soon finding a suitable naturally formed clearing, I raised my hand and signaled to stop. And starting with me, I immediately removed the abnormal status effects of my colleagues using the power of Hwajeong. The colleagues cheered with joy, probably because they thought it would take about a few days. Even Han So-young had a faint smile on her face.
As the expedition’s combat power was restored, severe… . Although it was not severe, complete fatigue took over my entire body. In a way, it could be said that this was a natural result, as the fireworks had been going on for almost two days.
Eventually, I was instructed to rest for a moment and sat down with my back against a nearby tree.
“So, what do you plan to do now?”
Just as I was about to stare at my colleagues who were happy to be back to normal while feeling the cool breeze, Heo Jun-young’s voice rang in my ears. I looked away.
“huh?”
“Just curious. “I thought there would be something if I left that forest, but there wasn’t.”
“I guess that means we have to go further. “That’s what I heard from the beginning.”
“Don’t you think it’s a little strange?”
“… “What do you want to say?”
“The fog was a variable, but even taking that into account, it was very acceptable. Compared to the time you scared us at the meeting.”
“I’m afraid… .”
“It’s strange, it’s really strange… . That fog feels like it’s trying to hide something. Ah, it’s okay to ignore this.”
I tried to ignore it, but Heo Jun-young’s words awakened my spirit. Now that I think about it, he was definitely strange.
Could it be that I’ve been only thinking about the positive side of things?
… Let’s look back from the beginning.
When the boy first came to see him, Ansol said he had suffered several wounds that should have killed him already. However, the boy came back alive, and upon checking, his body was taken over. And he couldn’t find the resident guard who brought the boy. If I combine this with my memories, there is only one conclusion that can be drawn. The boy’s caravan awakened something beyond the forest.
Then another question arises here. Why did something that woke up send the boy and the guard to Atlanta? I’m not sure about this, but I can roughly guess it by looking at the ‘Annals of the Victorian Dynasty’ I brought with me. maybe… .
Rustle, rustle.
Just as I was deep in thought, the sudden noise of stepping on the bushes irritated me. The sound was gradually getting closer.
“Merchionary Road.”
When I look up, Han So-young, who has returned to being a mature woman, is standing right in front of me.
“You look very tired. Are you okay?”
“yes? “Oh, it’s okay.”
It was an unexpected question, but I shook my head. Han So-young was still looking at me with calm eyes.
“Then how about activating magical power?”
“Magic power? That’s it… .”
Just as I was about to say there was nothing wrong, I closed my mouth.
… Activation of magical power?
Suddenly I get goosebumps. Han So-young is not the type of person to say unnecessary things. That is to say, she wasn’t asking if her magic was okay, she was asking if she had the detection activated or not. She currently had her magic restored to her stamina and temporarily disabled.
I reflexively activated my magic power. But even though I looked in all directions, I couldn’t detect anything. I tried to touch Heo Jun-young very slightly, but Heo Jun-young kept his eyes fixed on one place and shook his head slightly. It seems like he means that he doesn’t sense anything either.
Finally, the moment she took a breath, Soyoung Han slowly bent her waist and brought her head closer.
“It’s not a good situation. “I just listen.”
Then he placed one hand on my shoulder and whispered quietly in my ear.
“Ever since we left the fog, someone has been watching us.”
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
As I drink tea in the early morning and think about it, something from the past suddenly comes to mind. The 1st and 2nd Lori Wars. Actually, I reflected on whether I had overreacted at that time. I didn’t know what to do when I heard that not only male readers but also female readers were hurt by the BL written in the review. I’ve thought about it carefully, and I think we can definitely find an agreement. The needs of our readers are diverse, and it seems like we are slowly realizing those needs these days. is it so. That wasn’t BL. haha.
Anyway, the identity of the enemy will be revealed as early as the second or third episode. Starting from that episode, I think a long signal will be fired that will lead to the new part and conclusion of Memorize. I feel a little relieved and a little sad. 🙂
Oh, and dear readers. sorry. We will have a day off this coming Friday, November 28th. Due to personal issues, I think I will leave early in the morning and return late at night. We will resume the series on Saturday, November 29th. We ask for the generous understanding of our readers. _(__)_
fantasy,
