00601 Those who fight to the death live, those who run to the death… . ————————————————– ———————-=
Just like that, An Hyun walked to the casualty management center and Go Yeon-ju walked to the southern guard post.
However, the first person to find Kim Soo-hyun was, ironically, Han So-young, who started last.
The reason was simple. If Ahn Hyeon and Go Yeon-ju went to places where Kim Soo-hyun might have gone, Han So-young used her extra senses to follow Kim Soo-hyun’s traces from the beginning.
First, we went to the northern guard post, then to the casualty management center, and then to the outskirts on the western side of the road.
It took less than 20 minutes for Han So-young to find Kim Soo-hyun sitting on the fence.
“Merchantery Lord… !”
Half thinking that she had found it faster than expected, and half thinking that she had won(?), Han So-young called out to Kim Soo-hyun in a slightly flushed tone.
However, there is no reaction. Han So-young wasn’t hiding her presence, and if it had been like before, she would have reacted before she even approached. In that case, Kim Soo-hyun is still sitting on the fence and not moving.
Now that I think about it, I’m bowing my head… .
Could it be that he was just sleeping for a moment?
Thinking like that, Soyoung Han quietly shortened the distance, muffling her footsteps.
However, when she approached right next to Kim Soo-hyun, Han So-young’s ARMY rose slightly. Suddenly, the strong smell of blood filled her nose. The moment she saw the large amount of blood stains on her ground, Han So-young’s eyes opened as wide as a flower lantern.
“Merchionary Lord? Mercenary Lord!”
And the moment he called in an urgent voice and grabbed his sagging shoulders.
“ah… .”
Slowly, Kim Soo-hyun’s body tilted.
Into Han So-young’s arms.
*
Something very soft touches my face. After coming to my senses from that gentle touch, I slowly opened my eyes, and soon I was able to see the sun rising in the sky and the sky with clouds floating leisurely. And even someone’s face that catches the sunlight and gently sheds white light.
I felt like I was half-asleep, unsure if it was a dream or reality, but at least I could see who was looking down at me with their back to the sky. The person with such lovely, shiny, jet-black hair that is tickling my cheek right now… . It’s definitely Han So-young.
But why is Han So-young here? Even in the early morning, she wandered around alone… .
Oh, is it a dream? Is it because it was a dream?
yes. It must be a dream.
Otherwise, there is no way Han So-young would show up feeling sad. You must be very busy these days.
I see It’s a dream.
After thinking for a while, I was able to conclude that this situation was a dream. What is this phenomenon called? Deja vu? No, it’s not… .
ah. Do you mean lucid dream or lucid dream?
Anyway, it’s still good. Even if it is a dream, such a dream is always an illusion. I’ve been feeling uneasy lately for one reason or another, but seeing as I’ve been having dreams that heal me like this, it seems like I’m still dying. I suddenly felt better.
In the dream, Soyoung Han didn’t say anything. She is like an angel who came down from heaven… .
Umm. I hate angels.
Then like a fairy… .
I don’t like fairies either.
Anyway, I just keep my mouth shut and look down quietly. As she made eye contact for a moment, she felt a sudden surge of courage. When I think about it, if this situation is a dream, even if I do this or that… . No, no!
… after. Either way, it’s okay to say anything.
For example, the words I couldn’t say after we reunited, or rather, I couldn’t say them, so I kept them in my heart.
Clan Lord. You know what?
I missed you.
I really, really missed you.
From now on, I will definitely protect you.
Ah, I said it.
It felt a little awkward to call Soyoung Han a clan lord after such a long time, but I finally said it. Some pretty embarrassing words come out a lot today. Is it because it was a dream after all? ha ha ha.
Now that I think about it, my head feels quite comfortable since before. It feels like I’m hugging something warm and soft.
The feeling around my neck was so warm that I rolled over and closed my eyes. Then, this time, I felt my nose being buried somewhere, and a very fragrant smell of flesh came into the air. Plus, the feeling of stroking the top of your head slowly, very slowly.
iced coffee. This is heaven.
thank you. Clan Lord.
“no. are you okay.”
It was then. I stopped moving at the sudden sound of the voice. And the silence that follows makes me infinitely anxious. In that situation, I tossed and turned slightly.
“I have nothing to thank you for… . I’m sorry you look so happy for a while, but could you please put your head back? Or give it the opposite way.”
huh? No, what does this mean?
“If you bury your nose there… . It’s a sensitive place… .”
At that moment, I felt a sense of enlightenment.
As soon as I open my eyes and look up, I see Han So-young’s face looking down at me with an expressionless face.
… for a moment.
“… “It looks like you’re still half asleep.”
Parents, parents.
I don’t think anything. She just reflexively tried to raise herself, but that movement was easily suppressed by Soyoung Han gently placing her hand on my forehead. Are you telling me to stay still?
“───. ───. ───. Purification.”
Finally, the moment Han So-young memorized the spell, a refreshing feeling of coolness soared from within. She purifies her entire body by going around every nook and cranny of her. It felt as if my thirst had been quenched, and I felt all the energy I had built up slowly being released.
After a while, Han So-young, who finished ordering, stares at me blankly.
“Are you okay now?”
“Yes, yes. it’s okay. Very good.”
“thank god.”
“Yeah, that’s right. “Thank goodness.”
What am I saying? I don’t know either. No, before that, is it okay to keep cutting my thighs like this?
The thought of ‘how dare you?’ crossed my mind, but I still couldn’t raise my upper body. I realized that this situation was no longer a dream, but it still felt like a dream.
It’s so crazy, so cozy that it makes you cringe. To the point where I would rather die like this.
In this state, some time passed. At a time when Han So-young was going back and forth between the burden of looking at her up close and the floating feeling that could be felt throughout her body.
Han So-young parted her lips.
“You were sitting on the fence until 30 minutes ago. “I was the one who suddenly collapsed.”
“How did you know?”
“I found it, but… . I also heard various things from Mercenary Clan members. “Especially because she, the Shadow Queen, said something funny about her.”
“Are you a high performer?”
“yes.”
“… … .”
“… “Why did you do that?”
“yes… ?”
Suddenly, Han So-young’s voice quieted down. I closed my mouth without realizing it.
Han So-young’s next words were literally reciting my actions since the capture of the pit was over. Walking around in a search group, not eating properly, etc. He even muttered to Ahn Hyun that it was difficult. Why on earth did he say this?
“When I asked why they didn’t stop me, they said it was the Shadow Queen. “She is not the kind of person who will listen to you.”
Every word pierces my heart like a dagger. In particular, the accusatory tone in his voice, knowingly or unknowingly, was a reminder that he had failed to manage himself. She was so embarrassed that she was caught by Han So-young and no one else, so much so that her face heated up.
After a while, Han So-young, who paused for a moment, let out a light sigh and tilted her head back to look at the sky. Even in the midst of all this, she felt beautiful as her hair brushed against the blowing wind. It appears to be in serious condition.
“The position of Clan Lord is a position that is looked up to by its clan members. “This is especially true if everything is focused on the Mercenary Lord, like the Mercenary Clan.”
“It’s a little different from the Istantel Low Clan, but I don’t want to criticize the Mercenary Clan’s structure. Because at any time, there will come a time when the Clan Lord must step forward and take charge.”
Han So-young’s voice flows beautifully as if she were singing.
“Both now and then. The Mercenary Lord has proven that he has the ability and qualifications to do so. “I guess that’s why we have the Mercenary Clan today.”
“Me too. Thanks to Mercenary Lord’s performance this time, we were able to successfully complete what we thought would be a difficult strategy. … But, no matter how much that may be.”
Then, suddenly, the gaze that had been looking at the sky came back down and looked at me.
“As a member of the same Clan, I don’t think I can accept a Mercenary Lord who behaves as he pleases.”
With those words, Han So-young’s song, or rather the story, came to an end.
“… … .”
And I quietly closed my eyes.
Even after being labeled an S-rank Clan Lord, hearing things like this made me feel like I still had a long way to go.
But it doesn’t feel that bad. Because these words came from someone I deeply admire, not just anyone else. Rather, I felt like I learned something, and it made me smile.
“Are you upset?”
“no. just… .”
“… … ?”
“… Thank you.”
so that.
“And I’m sorry… .”
I was able to shake my head and apologize sincerely.
Suddenly a quiet silence came over me. I am smiling. And although I couldn’t see it because my eyes were closed, I had a strong feeling that Han So-young was also smiling.
After a while, I felt the sensation of someone gently touching the top of my head. It was like an unspoken permission to stay like this a little longer, so I relaxed and relaxed my entire body. and… .
“no. “I really am grateful.”
Soon, I calmly surrendered myself to the slowly approaching water horse.
*
next day.
A beautiful, quiet morning dawned without a single cloud in sight.
However, the tent I used was not quiet at all. This is because, along with the news that the fortress construction area was finally confirmed, Shin Jae-ryong and Helen, who were at the casualty management center, returned to Bu this morning.
Since I had something to say, I immediately called all the clan members, including those two, and as they came in one by one, loud noises filled my ears.
Of course, that wasn’t the only thing.
“It’s a gift from my sister, or rather, the clan lord!”
Just as I was about to silence the clan members and start talking, Istantel Row’s Da-yeon Park suddenly burst in. Then, he said it was a special gift and handed out a bottle of glistening purple liquid.
『Iskart’s Te-amo Potion.』
(Explanation: It is one of the elixirs created by the ancient alchemist, Iskart, after going through a lot of trouble to save the woman he loved when she fell ill with an incurable disease. Although countless years have passed and a mistake in the management process has made it comparable to the old ‘elixir’. Although the efficacy is not visible, the therapeutic effect still remains. After taking it, the user’s blood immediately becomes purified and their entire body becomes energized, and their health gradually recovers thereafter.)
The moment I read the message printed in the air, I had no choice but to panic. Iskart’s workshop was one of the ruins that I introduced to Soyoung Han two years ago. I think that’s probably the result I got from that, but why do I have to do this… .
“Hey, user Park Da-yeon.”
“yes. “Please eat now.”
“Yes, yes? That’s not it. Such a valuable achievement… .”
“It’s okay, so eat it quickly. You told me not to even think about coming back until I see our Clan Lord drink Mercenary Lord? “You have to take the empty bottle with you as proof.”
Do not lie to me. I wanted to say that, but I couldn’t do it when I looked at Park Da-yeon’s brightly smiling face.
“Come on. “You need to have a meeting quickly, right?”
“… … .”
Huh, indeed.
In the end, I couldn’t overcome the stares of Park Da-yeon and others, so I had no choice but to pretend I couldn’t overcome it and empty the potion.
Afterwards, Da-yeon Park took the empty bottle and said, “Thank you.” He gave me a belly bow and said goodbye.
And right before leaving the tent, “This is my true self.” “Hohohoho.” He even muttered to himself.
huh? What does that mean?
“Ho Ho… . “Are you going to come out like this?”
I heard the sound of teeth grinding from somewhere, but I cleared my throat and stared at my clan members.
“Okay, now that we’re all here… ?”
It was then. I don’t know why, but I noticed Go Yeon-ju with her cheeks puffing out.
No, most of the women look like they don’t like it, and all the men look at me with strange eyes.
… These people.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
I think we will probably finish the next circuit trial and move into the third region.
The Steel Mountains are divided into 4 regions. However, if you really consider the ‘official strategy’, it is safe to say that area 3 is the end. In fact, Region 4 is almost like the front yard of Atlanta, and there is a good reason why it was given the name ‘Area 4’. Of course, I plan to reveal this in the content next time. 🙂
Anyway, the official strategy ends with 3 areas, and 4 areas can be understood as one big ‘battle’.
So what kind of monsters will appear in area 3?
Actually, I already gave you a hint. Once during the war with the Western Continent, and once during Ansol’s dream. Those of you who remember may exclaim Eureka, “Oh, that’s it!” ha ha ha.
By the way, it was updated today at 00:17. Good, very good. I feel like I’m gradually finding my pace!
ruler. Please hurry up and find some more pace. Can you pat me on the head? (cheeky.)
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Eheradiyah!
fantasy,
