00346 The choice is Barbara ——————————————— —————————=
The bushes in the garden, which had been heated by the strong sunlight, began to slowly cool down as dusk fell.
While looking at the garden view through the first floor window, I calmly looked around.
Today is the day before I leave Monica. All clan members were out in the first floor lobby or garden, conducting final checks such as body tuning and equipment maintenance.
“Hanbyeol. “Would you like me to explain this again?”
“no. It’s okay now. “I remembered everything.”
When I turn my attention to the voices I suddenly hear, I see Kim Han-byeol and the old man chatting strangely while sitting at a table in the lobby. There were about four heavy-looking pockets on the table, and the old man was packing them by hand with a worried look on his face.
“I see. Well then, that’s a relief. Anyway, make sure to remember what I told you… . And I hope you can use these pockets without any burden. got it?”
“yes. Just like my grandfather said, I will always take care of myself, so don’t worry too much. And these can be really useful. Thank you.”
“Thank you. Anyway, the first thing is to be careful, the second thing is to be careful. I hope to see you again in person. “I will always pray.”
Eventually, as I watched the old man holding Kim Han-byeol’s hand tightly and emphasizing caution again, I felt as if I was dealing with my own granddaughter.
As I was looking at the scene in front of me with a happy heart for a while, someone spoke to me from the other side.
“Well, I think human emotions are subtle. brother.”
The identity of the voice is Ahn Hyeon. As I turn around, I see the neatly placed spear of a Qigong spearman, the great sun, and the helmet of valor. Anhyun was sitting on the floor, looking down at them with faint eyes. And while I was looking at Ansol, who was fiddling intently with something behind him, I let out a soft voice.
“People’s emotions are subtle?”
“yes. To be honest, not long ago, I was really itchy. At this point, we were supposed to go exploring again, but we couldn’t because of the war, right? So, I thought it would be good if this happened as quickly as possible. “Until yesterday.”
“… … .”
“But when I thought about taking out the equipment and participating in the war myself… . I don’t know why it’s so subtle. I do not know. “It’s just literally subtle.”
Finally, I smiled secretly as I saw Anhyun sighing longingly.
In a word, Ahn Hyeon’s words were a matter of feeling.
Until now, Mercenary had been standing still in the vortex of war. Not just us, but all of our users in the East and South.
But now I am taking a step and trying to get into the eye of the storm myself. It was a situation in which any normal human being would naturally feel fear. Moreover, since this is the children’s first time experiencing war, such feelings will only get worse as time passes.
But there is nothing I can do. We could provide a little help, but this was a problem we had to overcome on our own.
“Ugh. Why is my heart pounding so much? Should I go back out to the garden and calm down?”
“That’s not bad either. Sometimes, when I have complicated thoughts, I swing my sword until I get tired. Then, your thoughts will be organized and your head will feel refreshed.”
“ah. is it so? Still, I can dance alone… . brother. Would you like to play a game after a long time?”
As if recalling memories of sparring at Mule in the past, Ahn Hyeon suddenly raised his head and opened his mouth. I nodded willingly, thinking that it didn’t matter.
“okay. OK. Then just grab your spear and come out right now.”
“Hey. exciting. “It’s been a while since I sparred with my brother.”
When I lightly gave permission, Ahn Hyeon stood up with a smile on his face. Then he lifted the spear that was lying on the floor and spoke in a confident voice.
“I’ve grown quite a bit, so it won’t be easy anymore, bro. “Now I can freely handle the spear with one hand.”
“Wow.”
“Huh? You don’t believe me now? It won’t work. Look bro. Let me show you right now. Hehehe.”
“I’ll go outside and see, so I’ll swing here…” . Hey, Anhyeon! hey!”
I suddenly remembered that Ansol was behind Anhyun and stopped him with an urgent voice. However, despite my restraint, he kept spinning his spear in the same position, and I could see that the black trail that followed was aimed precisely at Ansol, who was behind him. It was then.
Ugh! Kakakang!
“Beep!”
However, fortunately, a round sphere shining white blocked the window in a timely manner. The improved shield of protection that Ansol had been fidgeting with earlier came into play. For a moment, I felt my heart sink and let out a sigh of relief.
“Huh, huh! “Sol!”
“Father, father… .”
And only then did Anhyeon, who understood the situation, look back with his mouth wide open. He must have been quite surprised. Ansol, who had been gaping at his mouth for a while, raised his eyes fearfully only after fully confirming that he was safe.
“brother… ?”
“S-sorry! “What a mistake!”
“Sil~sul~? I’ve had this happen once before… ? “This time again?!”
Ansol must have been planning something on Anhyeon, and soon he started nagging her like a baby bird. And as I watched him sweating profusely and repeatedly apologizing, I shook my head.
‘Anyway, this guy is always doing well and then falls into trouble.’
Anyway, thinking that my sparring with Anhyeon was over, I decided to go out into the garden alone. It was also necessary to look around the clan members who had completed maintenance in the garden, and Im Hanna, who had just finished wearing the equipment provided, was also there. Of course, I was curious about whether the equipment would fit well, but I had also been curious about his skills as an archer for a long time, so I thought about giving it a try.
I was just about to leave the entrance so quickly.
“Wow, Clan Lord! “You are here.”
I had no choice but to stop when the voice called me again.
‘Who else?’
I quietly turned my head, thinking that there were so many people looking for me today. Then, I was able to confirm that an unexpected person had called me.
Shin Sang-yong was standing next to me.
“User Shin Sang-yong? What’s going on here… .”
“Clan Lord. “I have something important to tell you.”
Eventually, Shin Sang-yong’s tone in answering my question had a rather solemn tone.
*
“I know it’s sudden. “First of all, I’m really sorry about that.”
“hmm. Anyway, can I hear what’s going on?”
“yes. “It’s a bit late, but I want to participate in this war.”
“?”
I said I wanted to hear what was going on, but Shin Sang-yong cut to the chase and got straight to the point, so I had to feel dumbfounded for a moment. But that was only for a moment. I soon came to my senses and opened my mouth with a puzzled feeling.
“yes? “Our departure is tomorrow, so what are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“I’m really sorry. However, this is an issue that has already been considered and pondered since the meeting. And in the meantime, I prepared in my spare time. “I will make sure there are no problems with the departure, so I hope you will give me permission to participate.”
It was an unusually strong tone for Shin Sang-yong, so I kept my mouth shut and thought deeply.
‘Wasn’t Shin Sang-yong originally inclined to pursue safety? But why suddenly… .’
As much as I knew Shin Sang-yong’s behavior and tendencies, the first feeling that came to mind was doubt. But he probably didn’t say this for no reason. So, I decided to listen to Shin Sang-yong first and then make a decision.
“User Shin Sang-yong. The appointments have already been announced, and it seems a little awkward to change them the day before. “Did you have any change of heart during that time?”
“yes. Actually, I’ve been thinking a lot since I was excluded from the meeting along with Lee Man-seong and Han Gyeol-gun. Clan Lord. No matter how much I think about it, I think it’s right for me to participate in this war.”
“haha. User Shin Sang-yong. I think there is some misunderstanding. The reason I excluded you… .”
“No. No. No offense to the clan lord. If I had to really ask about the problem, I would have had a problem. And this decision is also for me.”
The moment I thought I knew what he was thinking and was about to speak, Shin Sang-yong waved his hand and intervened. And then he spoke like a flowing wave, rather than his usual stuttering tone.
“Why did you exclude me? I thought about it first. As a result, I felt that my behavior was not in line with Mercenary. In other words, the conclusion was that efficiency was low.”
“Efficiency?”
“yes. Suddenly, I thought to myself that I might be the most ineffective clan member for Mercenary at the moment.”
“yes? “I don’t think so.”
“Of course you will. But I felt it myself. “If we continue like this, neither porridge nor rice will be possible.”
At that moment, I felt like I had been hit hard on the head. I felt a strange sense of déjà vu. What Shin Sang-yong is saying now is very similar to what I previously told An Hyun about An Sol. Suddenly, I felt like I was starting to understand what he was saying.
“When I think about it, I was a really useless user when I entered the Hall Plain and before I met the Clan Lord. “I couldn’t learn magic properly, and there was no place that accepted low-achieving alchemists.”
But Shin Sang-yong’s tone was so serious that I couldn’t say anything. Just quietly listening was the only option I had right now.
“But one day, while I was living like that, a big gift came to me. Rare class. That gift had the potential to turn me from a useless person into a useful user. I couldn’t miss that opportunity, so I held on to it, and the Clan Lord granted my unreasonable request. And I still clearly remember the oath I made when I received the rare class. “I will not refuse Gyeonmajiro.”
“User Shin Sang-yong. I know what you mean. But listen to me for a moment. Strictly speaking, Shin Sang-yong also participates in the war. However, he remains in the city and helps with its defense. “It’s just a difference in roles.”
“I don’t want to avoid it so cowardly. I have definitely made up my mind. I would like to use this opportunity to give myself a chance.
“A chance?”
At first glance, a determined light seemed to pass through Shin Sang-yong’s eyes, but he then continued speaking.
“Clan Lord. I don’t want to go back to the way it was before. “I want to become a useful person.”
“It’s still helping me a lot. And no one knows Shin Sang-yong… .”
“no. It’s not like that. “That’s not the problem.”
Shin Sang-yong’s tone didn’t have much pitch, but he was confident in his thoughts.
“If we continue like this, I think we will fall into the same dilemma as before.”
“… … .”
“I am. I hope that my existence is used somewhere, and that it is needed somewhere. We have always prepared and worked hard for that. Clan Lord. “If you really care about me, I would appreciate it if you would give me just this one chance.”
Eventually, as if he had poured out all his words, Shin Sang-yong took a moment to catch his breath and slumped his shoulders.
And I was speechless for a moment. To be honest, at first, I only thought of it as an indulgence to relieve my feelings of shame or guilt. But now, after hearing Shin Sang-yong’s sincerity, I thought about how much he thought and how much he gritted his teeth before saying these words.
I quietly stared at Shin Sang-yong. I understood some, but not all, of what he said. Because I used to think that way too.
I think the current Shin Sang-yong is helpful enough. So, you don’t have to overdo it.
I pushed the answer I had originally prepared deep into my mind. No matter what he said at the moment, he was clearly aware of how much it would hurt Shin Sang-yong.
I stopped tapping my fingers on the table earlier. Then he suddenly stretched out his hand towards him and calmly opened his mouth.
“great. “If you are that determined, I will allow you to participate in the war.”
“Wow, Clan Lord!”
“There is no change in the departure schedule. So make sure you have it ready by tomorrow.”
Then Shin Sang-yong held my hand and showed a bright smile.
Although it was only for a moment, I felt some warm energy coming from our hands.
*
The next morning dawned. It was a crisp and clear morning, the darkness of the previous night disappearing without a trace. No one knows what will happen today or in the future, but just looking at the weather, it felt as if it was blessing Mercenary’s future path.
All preparations are complete. Now all that remains is to go to Prinsica and engage in a real war.
Caligo Abraxas. Victoria’s glory. Heavenly glory. The glory of the sun. Orothros long boots. Noble Mithril Shirt. Blue dragon knight’s coat. Lucky four leaf clover. TOPG.
Finally, after a final inspection of the equipment, I raise my head and gaze at the garden. Ten clan members lined up neatly in front of the main gate. The rest of the clan members and employees standing around him. And a baby unicorn.
Now it was time to depart.
Thinking like that, I slowly crossed the sunlit entrance.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
hmm. Now, I’ve changed the plan. In the first plan, I planned to liquidate about a third of the clan members through this war. (Not now, though.) Anyway, if I say any more in advance, it would be a spoiler, so I’ll save you.
As Chuseok approaches, I am very busy. It seems even more so because tomorrow is a memorial service. I tend to hold a lot of ancestral rites at home. haha. This Chuseok, I will have to trim the vegetables such as bean sprouts and bellflower root.
We will try to continue the series as much as possible during Chuseok. Have a happy Chuseok everyone!
『Reripple』
1. Debaran: Congratulations on first place. haha. You did it very closely. Shin Sang-yong… . Thank you for watching.
2. Chiu Woo-hyeon: Hmm. Pegasus’ Egg and Fairy Queen’s Egg are scheduled to appear after the war is over.
3. Lobelyan: Haha. Is that really the case? Please look forward to Shin Sang-yong’s actions in the war. 🙂
4. Myeongbakjjang’s combination of yang and yang: I fully understand your feelings. However, if I do that, I think I will probably be criticized by many people.
5. Rising Phoenix: Hmm. Buy it. In some ways, it could have been an accident. haha.
6. Rua v: Ah. The reason is because it is unnecessary or redundant content. The information about Operation Shinsegae was mentioned in the previous episode (if it had been mentioned again, it would have been redundant and would have taken up space), and today’s continuation of Ansol’s words was planned to be followed by Shin Sang-yong just sighing. I skipped this because I thought it wasn’t necessary to describe it. (I wanted to help readers understand Shin Sang-yong’s feelings through his reaction at the meeting and the content I included at the end of the day.) I posted it in the original comment, but I was afraid you might not have seen it. I’ll leave you with one more note.
7. Idio: It was a joke. haha. Personally, I may go slower in parts that I feel are necessary, but the process will not go into such detailed descriptions.
8. Hyeonoh: Hey. happy birthday! ha ha ha! I really envy people who have a hobby for food. I like it too, but I’m on a diet so I refrain from doing it. ㅜ.ㅠ (Anyway, your descriptive skills are still amazing.)
9. Wings of the Storm: Shin Sang-yong is also a user with painful memories in modern times. That has continued from Hall Plain. I plan to reveal it in this war.
10. city : Yes. thank you City, have a nice Chuseok!
Thank you for always reading. I hope you can always read my writing with a comfortable mind.
fantasy,
