00840 The First Step Toward Return, Eight. ————————————————– ———————-=
“Do you have any plans to continue living here?”
The moment the words came out,
“… what?”
As I reflexively asked back, I couldn’t believe my ears.
just now… . Did I hear wrong?
“Are you planning on continuing to live here? house… . No, rather than going back to the old world, don’t you plan on sitting down on the hole plane? This is it. As a user.”
But my brother continued calmly.
It wasn’t a mistake. The sound of the ‘old world’ is quite annoying. Why did my brother suddenly say something like this? With what intention?
No matter how much I think about it, I don’t know. My head is confused.
Even in the midst of all this, my brother looked so calm that it gave me the creeps. Just staring at it feels like they are observing my reaction.
“You’re not angry.”
“Suddenly what…” . what?”
“I thought you would jump when I said this. I was prepared to get criticized a little bit. But it’s surprising.”
“Are you serious?”
Then my older brother gently opened his eyes.
“Nothing bad, right?”
He continues as if he were asking if it wasn’t so.
“Nothing bad?”
“Isn’t it? lets think. You and I have now established ourselves in this world to some degree. No, it’s not that established.”
“Just because of that.”
“Of course, you might miss your family or friends. But you said that, right? Even though I came here two years before you, I did not disappear from the Earth. He also said he was a proper older brother, so I think the same goes for you. “At least your parents won’t know.”
“brother.”
“And to put it bluntly… . Okay, let’s say things go well and we go back. “Then wouldn’t your situation be worse then?”
“Severe?”
“That’s right. There may be another you on Earth, but here you disappear completely. “It’s a bit weird to say this, but you’re not even single anymore.”
Suddenly, I felt stuffy. A feeling of boiling energy rising from the stomach and getting stuck in the solar plexus. I want to say something, but I can’t speak.
“Status, wealth, honor, and relationships… . I will abandon all of this and return to Earth… . “Can you handle it?”
“… … .”
“It’s not just this. “Earth is a very peaceful world, unlike here, but you have lived in Hall Plain for over fourteen years.”
“Brother.”
In the end, I stopped talking. If she listened any longer, she felt like her heart would burst.
I took a deep breath. His older brother was staring at me with his chin resting on his left hand, as if asking me to say something.
“Brother… . “How can you do this?”
The moment I spoke, the eyes looking at me narrowed for a moment.
“You know my brother.”
I could barely speak, but my voice was trembling. No, it felt like my vision, my breathing, and all the senses I perceived resonated. I tried my best to control it, but it felt like it was getting worse.
“Then you, no, you shouldn’t be like this. “You shouldn’t talk like this.”
It was then.
“I wonder what I was thinking and how I felt when I came back… !”
“Don’t make excuses for me.”
The moment I heard a voice so sharp that I thought it was unfamiliar,
“Did I ask you to save me and do this?”
I was completely speechless. I closed my eyes tightly.
My brother… .
‘If I die, please don’t bring me back to life.’
‘Why? It’s strange. Even if you die, you can come back to life. ‘I don’t think my life is that cheap.’
‘Soohyeon… .’
‘Run away… . Even if you survive… .’
… I didn’t.
The moment I thought of it, I suddenly felt all strength drain from my whole body.
“And I think there’s a misunderstanding.”
At the same time, my brother continued speaking.
“It would be better to be clear. “I’m not saying I want to live here, and I’m not trying to convince you.”
“then… .”
“As I said before, I want to know your true intentions. “Is that thought still the same, or has it changed at all?”
“Why did you do that to me…” .”
Even when I heard it myself, my voice was hoarse.
“Because you are the one who brought everything back.”
My brother spoke without changing his expression and closed his mouth quietly. And when he stays still for a long time, it seems like he’s waiting for me to say something.
But I wasn’t in the mood to talk. Because I was swallowed up by the sudden feeling of helplessness that I still couldn’t get out of. It just seemed like he didn’t know what to say. because… .
“… sorry.”
At that time, I felt a presence raising my body. When he raised his eyes a little later, his older brother had already gotten up from the sofa and was walking to the door. Only then did he barely come to his senses.
“brother.”
“An official announcement has been scheduled for noon tomorrow.”
As I grabbed the doorknob, my steps stopped.
“presentation?”
“I’ve already set the tone. Not only in the center, but also in all cities in the north, south, east and west… . A lot of users will gather. “Maybe.”
“I didn’t hear anything. “What are you planning?”
“It’s no big deal. And the plan itself isn’t that important.”
My brother said that and turned his face halfway to look at me.
“The important thing is you.”
“I… ?”
“It seems complicated, so I won’t go into detail. Of course, there are four seats at the official table tomorrow. “It’s up to you whether you want to participate tomorrow or not.”
“You mean I don’t have to go?”
“If you come, we will proceed as planned, or we will just make a brief announcement. So, let’s assume that the answer today will be whether or not you will participate tomorrow. “It’s better if you don’t tell me right now.”
“wait for a sec.”
“And I’ll tell you upfront here. No matter what choice you make, I plan to respect and accept your decision unconditionally. … “This is sincere.”
“brother!”
The sound of the door opening and closing continued. My brother disappeared like the wind.
“… … .”
I stared at the spot where my brother was for a while and then slowly sank into the chair. I tilted my head back and looked at the ceiling.
The ivory pattern in my field of vision seemed to be moving, or it seemed to be moving far away. I closed my eyes from the strong dizziness lingering over my forehead. She seemed to hear something hitting, but she didn’t open her eyes.
As I took a calming breath, my mind seemed to calm down a bit. But no matter how hard you try, one thing won’t go away.
‘It’s not just this. Earth is a very peaceful world, unlike here, but you, who have lived in Hall Plain for over fourteen years… .’
The words I hated hearing the most. No, the words I was really afraid to hear. So I stopped talking without thinking. I never thought my brother would think like that… .
“hey!”
At that time, a sharp shout hit me in the face. She hurriedly opened her eyes and sat up straight, but then something blurry and distant appeared before her eyes. Only then did she realize that someone had come in.
“what. Why don’t you say anything when I call you? “I knocked a few times.”
Vivien was grumbling right in front of the desk with her cheeks puffed out. When he shook his head vigorously, his vision returned to focus, even if only a little. Vivien raised her eyebrows curiously, as if asking where it hurt.
“I got a call so I rushed over and he was sleeping well.”
But soon he let out a humming sound and put down what he was holding in both hands on the desk. A clanking sound rang out from two pockets the size of soccer balls.
“This… ?”
“goldfinch. Probably about 371 thousand gold coins. Add to the clan funds.”
“Three hundred, what? “Where did you get this?”
“Eh, actually, among the research results, there are some that were put up on the auction house? “I just posted it as a joke, but I didn’t know it would sell for this much.”
Vivien stuck out her lower lip and lifted her shoulders. The moment he heard the word auction house, a thought crossed his mind. Seventy percent of the price of a successful bid goes to the seller and thirty percent to the organizer. In other words, if you calculate the amount Vivien said, the principal amount is exactly 5.3 million gold coins.
“… “That’s amazing.”
When I complimented her with a laugh, Vivien puffed out her chest and lifted the bridge of her nose.
“Well, I’m not great for just one or two days. “Anyway, why did you call me?”
right. Now that I think about it, I had something to give. Originally, I was planning on giving it to him with a bit of a show off, but I wasn’t in the mood right now. I took out two black and white elixirs from the drawer at the same time and activated my third eye.
1. Name: Vivien La Clacidus
[Strength 51] [Durability 52] [Dexterity 58] [Stamina 47] [Magic Power 94] [Luck 74]
The elixir obtained from the ‘Bottomless Pit of Death’ expedition has a magic power limit of 95 points or less, and when taken, the magic power increase value is 1 point. Additionally, elixirs purchased from the auction house have the same restrictions, and when taken, the increase in magic power is between 2 and 4 points.
In other words, if you take the expedition and auction house elixirs in that order, you can see the effects of both. Even if you can’t do it, you can go up to 97 points, and you can aim for up to 99 points.
“Why are you staring so intently? “Why did you call me?”
“Ah, I have something I want to give you.”
He quickly pushed the two elixirs forward in a friendly tone. Vivien opened his eyes and stretched out his hand curiously.
After a while.
“uh… !”
I knew it. Is it because I am an alchemist by nature? Or, since I had experience making elixirs in the past, I might have recognized it right away. The two eyes that were looking at the two elixirs alternately grew as big as a flower lantern.
“This can’t be right…” ?”
“Yes, it’s a magic elixir. “I heard recently that there are a lot of problems with summoning due to a lack of magical power.”
“really? It’s not a lie? “You’re not kidding me, are you?”
“You can use goose appliqué if you want.”
“Hey, Kim Soo-hyun!”
“However, there are things you must be careful about before taking it.”
I explained the order of taking the elixir. He advised me to take the black elixir first and the white elixir second. Vivien nodded frantically, and her face was filled with joy and emotion.
“Hey~. “What are you really~?”
“… … ?”
“Can you at least give me a hint in advance? Do you know that I was really surprised? “My heart is still pounding!”
“haha… .”
Vivien expressed joy with her whole body, jumping around while holding the elixir in both hands.
Originally, we should have been happy together, but without realizing it, I secretly looked away. For some reason, she suddenly felt uncomfortable. That feeling of being uncomfortable for no reason. Then she felt the noisy presence fading away.
“Um, Kim Soo-hyun?”
“huh?”
“you… . “Are you okay?”
“what? “There’s nothing strange.”
“okay? Well then, I’m glad. Actually, it looked a little strange from earlier.”
“ah… . “It’s no big deal.”
Something is hard to bear. I shook my head and got up.
“huh? Where are you going?”
Vivien asked with surprised eyes as she put on her clothes.
“sorry. I have an appointment. “You have to leave right away.”
It’s a lie. There is no appointment and there is no need to leave right away. Actually, if I leave the door like this, I don’t even know where to go.
“Oh~. “Looks like you’re still busy.”
Just as she was about to pass by, a look of disappointment flashed through Vivien’s eyes, but she quickly nodded as if she understood. After repeatedly emphasizing the order in which they were taken, I made fun of their busy pace. It was then.
“Kim Soohyun!”
Just before I opened the door and went out, a sonorous voice caught me.
When I glanced over, I saw Vivien with her arms raised. The two hands stretched out to the ceiling immediately curved towards the top of the head, drawing a heart shape.
“love you! Thank you so so much!”
Vivien smiles brightly.
But I responded with a quick smile.
It had to be that way.
I quietly closed the door and then walked quickly.
I don’t know if I’m walking as if I’m running away, but I unconsciously pick up the pace. I heard several voices calling me from time to time, but I just focused on walking. From the passage to the stairs, from the stairs to the first floor, from the first floor to the entrance, from the entrance to the garden… .
… So, where now?
I want to go somewhere, but I don’t know where to go.
Although I thought it was a funny wandering, I ended up leaving the front gate and walking aimlessly.
And, how much time has passed?
While I was walking aimlessly, I suddenly felt a tap.
When I came to my senses, my toes were in contact with a long, square, solid brick. It took me a while to realize that the brick was one of the stairs going up.
I raised my eyes blankly.
At that place.
“… … .”
A pure white temple stood tall.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
sorry… .
I didn’t know you would hate it so much… .
I won’t amputate from now on… .
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fantasy,
