00841 The First Step Toward Return, Eight. ————————————————– ———————-=
The summoning room is a kind of void sealed on all sides where not a single ray of light enters. Well, it would be normal for it to be dark, but strangely, enough light is flowing to be able to identify objects. If you follow the source that illuminates this empty, gray space, you will probably see an angel sitting alone at the central altar.
The angel quietly closing her eyes in silence, where not even a sound of breathing can be heard, is mysterious and beautiful. But at the same time, it seems lonely. To the extent that it creates the illusion that time has stopped in this space. Only the wings are shaking pitifully, and the sight of her just sitting still seems to be a woman waiting for her husband who will never return.
It was then. The moment the wings that flowed like waves scattered light, the empty space flickered and was colored with deep blue light. Eventually, a man appeared through the light and the angel’s silence was broken, almost simultaneously. The angel finally opens his eyes and slowly closes and opens them to stare ahead. After a while, the beautiful eyes suddenly widened.
“use… .”
Just as the words were about to come out, they were cut off. The man, or rather Kim Soo-hyun, did not look the same as always. He doesn’t have a particularly stiff face, nor does his disdainful eyes shine like before. Rather, his face clearly shows confusion, and his tired gait is so dizzy that it seems as if he will collapse at any moment. The drooping shoulders were funny, like a rat caught in the rain that didn’t know what to do, but I couldn’t help but laugh. Because this is my first time seeing something like this.
In the end, the place where my aimless wandering stopped was the summoning room, the place where I always stood. But that was all. Kim Soo-hyun just stood quietly without saying anything. Seraph’s mouth opened several times, but eventually closed. It’s like I’m not seeing. As I see him staring blankly into space with unfocused eyes, I can’t help but speak.
Time passed in vain as we looked at each other in silence. But was it because it looked like it would collapse if you hit it? In the long, awkward silence, it was Seraph who acted first. The moment I raised my body against the altar, the wings behind my back rose up and radiated a dazzling light. Just go up into the air and head towards where Kim Soo-hyun is as if swimming.
Hesitate for a moment. Seraph stopped before his eyes and carefully reached out his hand to cup his opponent’s face. He was the angel he hated so much, but surprisingly, Kim Soo-hyun did not reject him. As the cold, soft touch cooled his boiling cheeks, he finally let out a long sigh. After seeing that her blurry eyes had become a little clearer, Seraph barely opened her mouth.
“welcome… .”
A whispering voice tickled my ears. It was just a formal greeting, but this one word was enough. It was more than enough words for someone who couldn’t find a place to go. Kim Soo-hyun closed his eyes with a relieved face and sat down as if he was collapsing. And Seraph, who landed lightly as if being lifted up, wrapped her wide-open wings in a circle and hugged Kim Soo-hyun.
After a while, even breathing began to flow from Kim Soo-hyun’s face as he leaned on Seraph’s shoulder.
*
When Kim Soo-hyun came to his senses, he felt that his mind was cloudy. In fact, he doesn’t remember anything after leaving the room as if running away. no. Maybe going out itself was a dream. After sending Vivien away, she fell asleep, and someone must have secretly moved her to bed.
Kim Soo-hyun decided to think so while rubbing his face on the soft and soft bed. He would know what was going on when he woke up, but he kept his eyes closed. I don’t know if it’s because he’s dreaming, but the feel of the bed supporting his body and the blanket covering his head is so warm. I even felt like my confused mind was being healed.
“No, that won’t work.”
Suddenly, a hoarse, boiling voice came out. Kim Soo-hyun shaved his head a couple of times. Even as his newly awakened mind began to blur, he remembered that there was an official announcement coming from his older brother. I didn’t want to wake up from this drug-like sensation, but I was going to check the time first and decide my future actions. It was then.
“Are you conscious now?”
A calm voice rang in my ears. The voice was very clear, just like what I said before. Kim Soo-hyun reflexively opened his eyes.
The first thing I saw was the white breasts and straight cleavage. When I raised my eyes in a daze, I saw light green eyes calmly looking down. And the moment he saw the softly shining silver-white hair and a pair of delicate wings surrounding his body, Kim Soo-hyun’s heart sank.
“count… ?”
“it’s okay.”
Seraph immediately opened his mouth. He looked at Kim Soo-hyun, who was very embarrassed, and continued speaking in a calm manner.
“When entering the summoning room, user Kim Soo-hyun’s mind was in a very unstable state.”
“When I entered the summoning room… ?”
“That’s right. “I don’t know why, but my mind and body were pushed to the limit, and I fell asleep right away.”
“… … .”
“You don’t have to look at it that way. It is also the helper’s duty to ensure the stability of the user in charge. Although it has improved considerably since yesterday… . “If you don’t mind, I will help you until you are completely stable.”
“ah.”
Two bewildered eyes blinked rapidly. This is because after finishing his words, Seraph quietly held him in his arms once again. The touch I felt in his dream comes back and gently relaxes my whole body. Although he was not without embarrassment and shame, he was much more inclined to get drunk on this sensation. Soon the light of conflict disappeared and Kim Soo-hyun was buried in his arms like a child, so he was not seen. The sight of Seraph smiling happily.
How much time has passed?
Kim Soo-hyun, who was quietly organizing his memories while being held quietly, suddenly spoke in a strange voice.
“Seraph.”
“Please speak.”
“It’s just what if.”
“yes.”
“If I don’t go back home and continue to live here… . what do you think about it?”
“… … .”
Kim Soo-hyun cannot see Seraph’s expression. no. You can see it, but it would be accurate to say that you don’t see it on purpose. I can only guess his reaction from the fact that the hand that was rubbing his back gently added strength. He was actually feeling embarrassed inside.
‘I just don’t understand.’
‘I got the zero code I had been longing for.’
‘You can achieve anything you want.’
‘… That’s why it’s sad.’
‘User Kim Soo-hyun, do you really want to turn back the time of Hall Plain?’
‘Are you saying you’re going to repeat those ten painful years?’
Of course, I thought the current Seraph wouldn’t know, but in any case, someone insisted on coming back despite repeated attempts to dissuade me. I was realizing to myself how absurd it was to say something like that on a topic like that.
At that time, Seraph opened her mouth.
“I don’t think it’s my place to argue about personal choices, but… . “I have one question.”
“What?”
“Why did you suddenly think like that?”
“huh?”
“I want to go back home. I want to continue living in Hall Plain. “Isn’t there a reason for choosing between these two conditions?”
“yes.”
“Then wouldn’t it be reasonable to compare the reasons and choose the one that appeals to you more?”
“It’s reasonable… .”
Kim Soo-hyun muttered to himself and turned around. He still felt embarrassed, so he turned his back to Seraph and curled his back.
“You know, what if there’s nothing you’re attracted to?”
“yes?”
“What if, instead of leaning towards one side or the other, both sides are equally 50-50? “Then what should I do?”
“Hehe… .”
Seraph smiled lightly and moved her body. He gently grabbed Kim Soo-hyun’s shoulder when his back was turned and slowly peeked his head out.
“There is a reason for every action, and that reason is based on experience.”
“If your thoughts change, the reason can be found in experience. Su-hyeon probably already knows the reason. You may have felt some emotion, you may have noticed a difference.”
“If you find it difficult to choose now, you don’t have to. Future experiences will also affect your decision, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to delay it a bit.”
“However, I don’t think there’s anything like being tied to one thought like an obsession.”
“What matters is the experience you have had to get to the point where you can make that decision.”
“If Su-hyeon feels that the experience is valid… .”
And Kim Soo-hyun’s reaction was,
“I don’t think there’s any need to be afraid of change.”
This was when Seraph mentioned ‘change’.
A look of surprise flashed across the face of Kim Soo-hyun, who suddenly raised his upper body. A ray of reason finally appeared in his dazed head. Your thoughts have changed, you may have felt a difference, there is nothing to be tied down to like an obsession, there is no need to be afraid of change… . The moment these four sentences continued, a thought struck my mind.
Kim Soo-hyun looked at Seraph with disbelief. It hasn’t been confirmed yet. It could be just a guess. Seraph may also have been just saying. However, if you think about it in terms of ‘experience’, it fits perfectly.
Yes, definitely… .
“Seraph, you can’t believe it… .”
“I was just saying what I thought.”
However, Seraph, who spoke calmly, shook her head and stood up. He flew through the air like water and landed on the altar, then smiled softly.
“Anyway, shouldn’t you leave now?”
“what?”
“It’s already past noon.”
“… huh?”
When Kim Soo-hyun narrowed his eyes, Seraph lightly flicked his hand. Then, something like a translucent projection screen was created in the air, revealing the scenery of a large square. There, a familiar man was talking to someone on the podium, and the surrounding area was crowded with users.
“Official announcement!”
The moment he saw Kim Yu-hyun’s face, Kim Soo-hyun screamed.
“What happened? I definitely… !”
“After collapsing yesterday, I decided that mental stability was the top priority, so I used my authority to force him to sleep. I did send a messenger to the clan… .”
“So you’re saying I’ve been here for more than a day?”
“The official announcement started less than thirty minutes ago, so it’s not too late.”
At those words, Kim Soo-hyun hurriedly turned around.
“Do you want to go?”
At that moment, Seraph’s voice rang through the summoning room. Kim Soo-hyun stopped his steps in front of the portal and glanced back.
“If you want to go, I won’t stop you, but… .”
“… … ?”
“Maybe we’ll see each other again soon.”
“… … .”
It was a word that made no sense. Kim Soo-hyun opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, then swallowed it. In fact, there were more than one or two questions that arose. He wanted to know how things worked that he didn’t know about.
But first.
“… okay. “I’ll be back soon.”
He buried himself into the portal with a quiet voice.
Because you will soon find out.
*
Meanwhile, at the same time.
“… That was a long talk. “Anyway, I would like to hear something clear from Lord Hamill on this matter.”
After finishing asking the question, the man sat down, and Kim Yu-hyeon fell silent for a moment. She wasn’t at the level of dozens or hundreds. All eyes are on her, as she has thousands, maybe even more than 10,000 pairs. Considering the situation, her face seemed quite calm, but if you look inside, she wasn’t necessarily like that.
Kim Yu-hyeon glanced to the side. There was another seat on the podium, but no one was sitting. Not to mention who she is for. Mercenary Clan members were present, but the Mercenary Lord was not.
‘Is this your choice…? .’
I would be lying if I said I didn’t find it a little surprising. But that’s all, I wasn’t bitter or disappointed. Because I have already pledged and promised that I will respect and accept whatever choice Kim Soo-hyun makes.
Kim Yu-hyeon, who thought so, opened his mouth softly.
“I will answer.”
It was that moment.
“actually… ?”
Suddenly, Kim Yu-hyeon’s voice rose strangely.
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Actually, I really want to tell you… .
That’s right.
In the last review, ‘Do I still look like Ro Yu-jin?’ Like this time… .
I’m scared and afraid to say anything now because I’m afraid I’ll dig up my own grave… . ;cow;
fantasy,
