00392 Epilogue 3/4: ‘Please rest in peace.’ ————————————————– ———————-=
Barbara’s quiet night.
Before I knew it, the occasional red sunset light had disappeared, and gray twilight was taking its place.
As time passed, the darkness spread deeper into the city, casting a dusky light. And every time darkness fell everywhere, it changed beautifully.
I slowly raised my gaze and stared at the window. The moon is shining brightly in the sky outside the window. Like a silver tray, the round moon was shining silver-white moonlight, illuminating the dark room.
The commotion that had been felt just an hour ago gradually died down as the moon rose. As night fell, the inn, which was like a beehive, disappeared and fell into darkness and silence.
“Huh… . Hehehe… . Hmm… . Hehehe… .”
A faint hum flowing in the quiet silence. As I slowly lower my gaze from the window, I see Go Yeon-ju smiling like a mother with her eyes gently closed. She must have been in such a good mood that she was humming happily while holding me tightly in her arms.
Eventually, I felt a soft hand caress my head, and I gently closed my eyes.
After parting ways with Woo Jung-min, I met Ko Yeon-ju at the square and went straight to the control room. And after finishing her work, she headed to the inn she had prepared, and as she said, coincidentally, her only room was empty.
To be honest, Go Yeon-joo’s personal intentions were clearly visible, but… . In fact, it was probably good. Because now it wasn’t so awkward to share her bed with her.
I dug through the loose collar and buried my head in the wet grave where the moonlight stayed. At that moment, the hand that had been caressing my head stopped. Then, Go Yeon-ju’s thin breath tickles the top of my head, and he hugs my head even tighter.
“Hehe… . So cute… .”
Even though I felt suffocated by the breasts pressing hard against my face, it was still good. The soft, warm feel you feel on your face… . It was so cozy and cozy that it made me forget everything for this moment.
Soon, a feeling of peace gradually took over my mind, and even though I thought I shouldn’t sleep, I couldn’t stop the drowsiness from creeping on me. no. Would it be correct to say that I did not block it?
I was just about to fall asleep like that.
Trudging… . Trudging… .
At the sound of footsteps breaking the silence, I felt myself come to my senses. As I quickly activated my magic detection, I was able to catch the presence of a human being who came out and stopped in front of Go Yeon-ju’s door. I took a long, deep breath.
smart.
“excuse me. “Is the user Kim Soo-hyun in this room?”
Unexpectedly, the voice heard from outside the door was that of a man with a gruff voice.
“oh? “What’s going on at this hour?”
“well.”
“joy… . “What’s going on?”
Perhaps dissatisfied with being interrupted at the best of times, Go Yeon-ju muttered in a thorny voice. Still, I quietly got up while watching them busily adjusting their clothes.
Just before I left, I grabbed the ‘armored sword’ that was leaning against the wall.
It was then.
“Su-hyun? Why is it black? .”
“… I’m sleeping. “I’ll be back soon.”
Since I couldn’t say it straight away, I used a euphemism. And when I opened the door at the sound of another knock, I saw a man standing there with eyes full of sleep.
‘this person is… .’
It was the man I saw today. I remember the user standing as a temporary manager and guard at the entrance.
“I am Kim Soo-hyun. Is there a problem?”
“ah. Sorry for staying up late at night. “It was none other than someone coming outside.”
“?”
“They asked me to tell them it’s Won Hye-soo… .”
I had to bite my lip to hold back the laughter that was about to burst out at that moment.
‘Did you think I wouldn’t come out?’
“I’ll go down right away. Thank you for telling us.”
“ah… . yes. then.”
The man bowed his head and turned his gaze into the room. And her eyes, full of envy, shone, and soon she began to walk down her hallway with a sigh.
Before leaving, I turned around for a moment. On the bed, Go Yeon-ju, wearing slightly disheveled clothes, was still staring at me. I met her eyes and said nothing. I just quietly closed the door.
Eventually, I walked down the hallway and down the stairs, and there was no one in the hall. I tilted my head, opened the door to the inn, and walked out.
Eventually, the moment the dark street appeared before my eyes, I felt strength coming into my eyes.
Under the moonlight illuminating the dark street, a woman stood alone. She was a user I knew well.
‘Holy Queen’, Yoo Hyeon-ah.
One of the very famous users in the first round, and a woman who had a bad relationship with Mule in the second round.
I stared at Yoo Hyeon-ah for a moment.
Her complexion was very disfigured, but her innocent and warm beauty did not go anywhere.
However, there is one difference from before: her wavy, light brown hair is cut short. Of course, it matched quite well, but looking at the cut surface, you could tell that it had been cut forcefully.
With a little distance left, I stopped walking. And he spoke first.
“I really didn’t know you would come.”
“… also.”
“?”
“As expected, it was you.”
The gentle voice that used to be everywhere is nowhere to be found. Perhaps because she had been through so much hardship, Yoo Hyeon-ah’s voice was hoarse.
I nodded once.
“I heard you had something to say. “User Yoohyeon.”
As I spoke, I took a step forward, and at the same time, Yoo Hyeon-ah took a step back. As I caught a glimpse of her and stopped walking, I could see her cupping her hand tightly.
There was silence, and Yoo Hyeon-ah stopped walking.
“… “Let’s talk for a moment.”
“Can’t we do it now?”
“I want to change seats.”
At those words, I looked around. Although it was in front of an inn, there were few users visible on the street.
“Sure.”
I soon realized his intention, so I shrugged as if telling him to do as he pleased. When she took a step earlier, a look of fear flashed in her eyes. Perhaps what happened in ‘A Discreet Lady’ left behind a trauma.
Soon, Yoo Hyeon-ah turned around and started walking somewhere, and I followed her steps while looking at her back. Before I knew it, my hand was fiddling with the handle of the sword.
In fact, this was clearly inside the city, and although there were a small number of users, there were people walking around. Unless Yoo Hyeon-ah is an obvious enemy, I have no justification. To be honest, killing her here and now would be a very irrational task.
There is no need to push yourself in a place where there are many eyes watching. Like then, a situation may arise where justification is given… . If it didn’t work out, there was a way to secretly assassinate someone at a later opportunity.
Even though there is no justification, the relationship between me and Yoo Hyeon-ah has already gone beyond enmity and is almost like enemies. At least that’s what I thought.
As Yuhyunah stopped walking, I also stopped walking. The place she moved to was near the warp gate.
As the time zone is different, you won’t see many users here either. However, given that it is a space where users come and go regularly, it can be seen that they have put their heads together.
Soon, Yoo Hyeon-ah turned around. I activated my magic sense just in case, and quietly waited for her to speak.
“… … .”
“… … .”
But even though five minutes have passed since then, no words are heard.
When Yoo Hyeon-ah finally felt a little nervous beyond boredom, she finally opened her mouth.
“after that day… .”
“… … .”
“For me. “I have never forgotten what happened that day.”
The voice I heard was very hoarse, but calm.
“you… . Do you know? How have I lived since then… . What happened… .”
And I had to feel puzzled by the following words.
Even though I didn’t have to say what Yoo Hyeon-ah thought of me, it was a video. Even if you try to change your position… .
no. How did I act when I met Belphegor, who was actually directly or indirectly involved in the deaths of my brother and Han So-young?
“Do you know? yes?”
However, before I could even think about it, the voice asked again, and I shrugged my shoulders.
“I don’t know. I don’t know, but… . Looking at it now, I think I know roughly… .”
“… … .”
“Are you still in the Mule? “Then you must have been in quite a bit of trouble with the tramps.”
“… is it so. that’s right. I went through a rough time. “As a woman, these are shameful things that I can’t bear to say.”
Yoo Hyeon-ah accepted it obediently. Then she gently raised her head and met my gaze. Her eyes, which finally looked straight at me, were filled with indescribable sadness.
“Right.”
“… “Is that all?”
“then? Should I at least offer condolences? Between you and me?”
“you… . That’s because!”
Yoo Hyeon-ah paused for a moment and then screamed for the first time.
“You don’t know? Or are you just pretending not to know? It’s your fault. “It’s your fault that happened to me.”
“Why is it my fault?”
“… I beg your pardon?”
“Is it my fault that the vagabonds attacked?”
I didn’t stop there and continued once more.
“The vagabonds attacked, and you got in trouble. “But why is it my fault?”
“Well, that’s… .”
At my words, Yoo Hyeon-ah instantly became speechless. Her reaction showed that she had hit the nail on the head.
I shook my head with a sigh.
“It’s still the same. “That personality of passing things on.”
Then I could see Yoo Hyeon-ah biting her lip. An expression of extreme resentment was evident on her face.
But that was it. They only show a reaction of resentment, but no aggressive actions can be found.
As someone who was expecting something to happen when Yoo Hyeon-ah came to visit me, it was a frustrating development.
Finally, Yoo Hyeon-ah took a deep breath and opened her mouth in a slightly hushed voice.
“is it so. great. “Then why did you do that then?”
“Why did you do that? If you’re talking about the situation at the time… . “You must have been notified of the results?”
Report refers to an investigation conducted by the Golden Lion. At the time, I was found not guilty as a result of self-defense, and that result would have been passed on to Yoo Hyeon-ah as well.
“I’m not asking for that piece of paper.”
“That’s the only answer I have.”
“under. “Do you really think so?”
“then?”
When she took it right away, Yoo Hyeon-ah made a dejected expression on her face.
“Do you not have the slightest sense of morality? Do you think everyone else would say the same thing if they found out?”
“Are you threatening me now?”
“I’m not threatening you! “I’m asking for your thoughts and sincerity.”
“That doesn’t sound like it. Anyway, try it. “If you want to.”
“You really!”
That was the moment when Yoo Hyeon-ah’s voice became louder.
“I don’t think it will be much different from now… .”
At one word, Yoo Hyeon-ah stopped speaking just as she opened her mouth. At the same time, her steady breathing became rough, and it seemed like her jaw was blocked.
But what I said was true.
Whole Plain is a world where ‘user information’ takes priority. In other words, it is basically a world where you can do anything only if you have ‘power’. In that respect, the gap between me and Yoo Hyeon-ah was as big as heaven and earth.
In other words, there was nothing the current Yoo Hyeon-ah could do against me. At least when he came to see me, he had some expectations, but he didn’t seem to go completely crazy.
I opened my mouth softly.
“I said something… . “Anyway, if you’re just here to lament about your situation, I’ll decline.”
“At least… ?”
Yoo Hyeon-ah repeated my words to herself and lowered her head.
It was then.
“I know. “If we say this now, nothing will change.”
I immediately heard words from Yoo Hyeon-ah, who was standing quietly.
Then, before I could even speak, he continued speaking.
“Then let me ask you one thing.”
“… … .”
“Did you really have to kill him?”
The question finally came out.
At the same time, I slightly raised my eyes. Yoo Hyeon-ah raised her head again, and although she was stumbling, step by step she was approaching me.
Yoo Hyeon-ah asked me again.
“Seunghyun oppa. Dahee. When you get to know them, they are really good people. But did you really have to kill them both?”
“well.”
And I answered vaguely.
In fact, “Well,” was my truth.
If it were me when I first started the second round, I would have said “yes” without hesitation. At that time, I was caught up in the feeling of being chased and the sense that I had to kill it somehow. Especially if she is the ‘Holy Queen’ who made the first episode cry.
However, as time goes by, I gain clan members, meet Han So-young, meet my older brother, and lose clan members.
At the same time, my thoughts gradually began to change.
This was a change I noticed only recently.
Of course, the idea of obvious ‘enemies’ such as vagabonds and devils has not changed.
But other users. therefore… . Go Yeon-ju was a good example. Originally she was my enemy, but now she is a more reliable ally and helper than anyone else.
Suddenly, the conversation we had while fortune-telling and the melody passed through my head.
‘no… . Yes, because he is the king. Even with the four queens… .’
‘ah. Are there three of them? One pushed himself away. Oh my pity… .’
The card I saw at that time showed a woman shedding bloody tears on a background drawn with holy light.
With a calm feeling, I recalled Yoo Hyeon-ah’s user information.
< User Information (Player Status) >
1. Name: Yoo Hyeon-ah (3rd year)
2. Jinmyeong • Nationality: Tread a Thorny Path • Republic of Korea
3. Alignment: Scar • Pure
‘It’s still pure.’
I stared at Yoo Hyeon-ah with a new heart. Meanwhile, she was steadily reducing the distance between her and me.
“How did this happen? Initially… . I just wanted to get along well with someone like you… .”
One step.
“For me. I didn’t come to lament about your situation. no. I won’t do it. “I won’t do it, so please answer.”
Two steps.
“Why did you have to do that then?”
Three steps.
“Did it really have to be that way?”
Four steps.
“I can never forgive you, but… .”
Before I knew it, Yoo Hyeon-ah was right in front of me.
And after a while.
The trembling lips were pulled apart with difficulty.
“Still, I wanted to hear at least one word of apology.”
The moment she finally spoke, a single tear flowed from her eye.
At the same time, Yoo Hyeon-ah collapsed in her seat right in front of me.
And I slowly, very slowly looked down at Yoo Hyeon-ah. The new feelings she felt earlier were now replaced with new feelings as she looked at her.
Its true identity was a new surprise to Yoo Hyeon-ah, who had been considered a hypocrite until now.
I was crazy once. As a result, we have fallen into slaughter.
Won Hye-soo is crazy now. As a result, she lost her mind.
However, none of these apply to Yoo Hyeon-ah’s current state.
Although one tendency changed to a wound, one remained the same. What this means is that Yoo Hyeon-ah has not yet lost her inner purity.
‘Is she really a holy queen…? .’
No matter what anyone says, Yoo Hyeon-ah was a major user who left a mark in the history of Holplane. At the time, I didn’t know why she was so talented, but now I feel like I vaguely understand.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Suddenly, all traces of the surroundings disappeared. I don’t know when I’ll be caught again, but if the time was right, now was the time.
I was finally able to realize it now.
We are people who are completely opposite to each other, unable to understand each other’s common sense.
I opened my mouth quietly.
“I also have one question.”
“… … .”
I have no intention of apologizing. And my thoughts about Yoo Hyeon-ah have not changed. She said she couldn’t forgive me. That was something I agreed with.
Moreover, even though I only understand it a little now… .
We have come too far to overturn what has already happened.
Also, even if I apologize, will anything change? Will that bring about a change inside Yoo Hyeon-ah?
My answer was, “No.”
Right now, Yoo Hyeon-ah was as if she was on the edge of a cliff.
I look down, and Yoo Hyeon-ah looks up. Before I knew it, the tears flowing ceaselessly from my puffy eyes were filled with a pitiful light.
“What do you want from me?”
“Can you apologize to me?”
“What if I apologize? “What are you going to do next?”
“… “I don’t know either.”
As expected, Yoo Hyeon-ah shook her head. And I shook my head after her.
“I went too far.”
Perhaps because she understood my answer, Yoo Hyeon-ah lowered her head for a moment.
“I heard your answer well.”
“… … .”
“also… . “You don’t understand.”
I quietly closed my eyes. And I admitted it.
Yoo Hyeon-ah was not a hypocrite.
Good and pure.
Eventually, a low voice was heard through the tears dotting the floor.
“just… . “Now I just want to die.”
“… … .”
“Can you kill me? “Just like you did back then.”
“… “If you want.”
I finally pulled out my sword and aimed it down.
The sword body is not visible. In the empty space, all that could be seen was the queen, who was still crying.
As I slowly raised my sword, I thought.
If only the circumstances surrounding me weren’t like this. No, if only you had met me a little later.
‘perhaps… .’
He said he might have gotten along well with Yoo Hyeon-ah.
By joining forces, we may have moved towards the same goal.
Holy Queen, Yuhyeonah.
‘I hope you sleep in peace.’
At the same time I was thinking that, I lowered my sword with all my might.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
“Su-hyun. “Are you here?”
“Are you still sleeping?”
“yes.”
“… … .”
“… “Where are you hurt?”
“why?”
“I smell blood… .”
“… “I wasn’t hurt.”
“… is it so. What a relief.”
fantasy,
