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Fire show
– Calling it a holy day? How absurd.
‘It’s noisy.’
I quieted the tenant down by tapping him on the head.
The guy started talking too much for no reason.
“···Brother, are you really going to let them in?”
The weasel pointed backwards with his chin and asked.
Where the guy was pointing, there was a swordsmith and five generals.
Daiso, the swordsman with a subtle expression from earlier, was standing next to him, and the five elder brothers were fidgeting.
‘It’s definitely dangerous.’
Bringing the swordsman Daiso into Cassadic had a strong gambling nature.
However, when I think about the time of Kungkungta, it seems that the swordsman Daiso had a priority. He liked the Imperial Knight more than the Knight. It was a useful card.
Originally, Cassidy was my home ground, but its location changed somewhat when my eldest son came leading twelve Imperial Knights.
The first one built a nest and I was the one moving in.
It was a situation where I didn’t know what kind of plan the guy with so much power was planning.
In times like this-.
‘We have to turn the table over.’
Whatever he had prepared had to be completely destroyed so that it would be useless.
“Sir, there are twelve Imperial Knights! Twelve! Do you know that Imperial Knights are of higher quality than regular knights?”
When I shouted loudly, the swordsman Daiso frowned. The five elders next to me shouted loudly, but I ignored them.
I emphasized once more and headed towards the gate. There were more troops around the gate than usual.
“Hey! It’s Aaron! Damn it! Aaron!”
Group 3 leader Germun spotted me and ran over to me in a hurry.
Germun didn’t drink, so we weren’t that close. It felt strange to see him greet me so warmly.
“Hey, Germun. What’s up?”
“Ahahaha! Thank goodness! There’s a real mess inside right now! The Templar Knights are fighting the Imperial Knights!”
Germun explained the situation quickly without taking a breath. The situation seemed quite serious, seeing the normally quiet guy talking.
“Yeah, because we grow up fighting.”
“What is that… Anyway, I’m glad Aaron is here.”
Germun nodded, his face horrified by my joke. He then nodded behind me.
The moment I tried to explain them to him-.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaah!!
Flames burst out from the square with a loud noise.
The flames were so high that they could be seen from quite a distance all the way to the square.
The first thing I did was check the shape of the flames.
Luckily it wasn’t me, it was just the fire.
The hot air that followed was quite warm.
‘I’m relieved that the fire doesn’t resemble me…’
I clicked my tongue slightly and grabbed the hilt of the knife.
“I’ll go first. You take care of the kids.”
After giving a short command to the weasel, it ran diligently.
Because Cassidy was not a planned city, road conditions were somewhat poor.
It was clear that if we followed the road in this emergency situation, we would be late.
‘I guess there’s nothing I can do.’
I pushed with all my might, putting strength into my shoulders.
I wonder if it was made hastily, but with just a little bit of force the wall collapsed easily.
‘That little Scar kid is just a piece of shit.’
I cursed the carpenters and dusted off the stone chips that covered my head.
“Eek! I was wrong!!”
Those who were enjoying the holy day were startled and shouted.
It seemed as if they had prepared a secret meeting to celebrate the holy day.
“Finish it.”
I checked to see if there was any impure one among them, waved my hand roughly, and ran again.
Kwaang. The feeling of breaking the wall was quite refreshing.
‘I missed this feeling.’
I laughed and picked up the pace.
Each household celebrated its own sacred day. Of course, most of them were for military production. They could be considered excellent residents.
“This time it’s our house! Thank you!”
There was even someone who said thank you.
It seemed to be rumored that Nova was paying a fairly generous amount in compensation.
I arrived at the square after greeting the residents.
‘They fought like dogs.’
Pieces of people whose owners could not be found here and there, blood everywhere, and even a huge flame seen behind them-.
It seemed like a huge party to celebrate the holy day. I couldn’t understand why they were fighting in someone else’s castle.
“Aaron, Honorary Abbot! The Abbot of Brighton is inside!”
Then the monk shouted, pointing at the wild flames.
Beyond the high pit of fire that seemed to reach the building, on a swaying platform, stood the abbot.
The abbot, with his eyes closed and both hands raised, kept shouting something.
‘This is crazy.’
I was amazed at the sight of the abbot continuing to pray in the midst of the flames.
“You’re so absorbed in it? Isn’t that what you wanted?”
“No. The Abbot of Brighton is very focused and often does that. He probably doesn’t know what’s going on around him.”
How good must your concentration be that you don’t feel the fire pit?
“I’d like to borrow some clothes.”
“Huh? Eww!”
He tore off the clothes of the monks next to him. He soaked them in a bucket on one side and covered them with them.
“Oh, it smells.”
When I frowned, the monks who had covered my private parts laughed.
I ran straight towards the fire. It was a bit warm, but not unbearably so.
On the way, I found some ripe ones and carried them on my shoulder.
Then, the flames on the side parted and someone appeared. It was a wrecked ship covered in black marks. The wrecked ship also had people unconscious on both sides.
The sergeant who discovered me opened his eyes wide.
At that split second, the hand of the sergeant flinched towards the greatsword. I looked at him and pointed in the direction with my chin.
“The abbot is over there.”
Nod.
The lungs jumped in the direction I pointed.
I took a deep breath and followed suit.
***
“···So shine again, and even if there is darkness, there will be no fear.”
The Abbot of Brighton took a deep breath, feeling deeply exhausted.
I couldn’t hear anything. The feeling of being alone in the void was strange, but cozy.
Brighton forgot what he was doing or who he was.
He just hummed it as if he was breathing. It felt as if his will was being realized through his own mouth.
‘Just a little more.’
Brighton felt a terrible thirst that would not quench.
If I just went a little further, it seemed like I could reach it.
It feels like an invisible door is opening.
I was filled with anxiety because I thought I would never be able to reach it again if I stopped.
If you just step a little further, that door······.
At that moment, the world shook violently.
As the door that had been dimly visible disappeared, a thick emptiness filled my thirst.
If I had gone just a little further, I would have gotten there.
Brighton felt irritated for the first time in a long time.
Brighton opened his eyes with a frown in unbearable discomfort.
However, the discomfort disappeared as if washed away by the dull shock that followed.
“Hmm···.”
Brighton groaned and grabbed his head. It felt like it was going to break. No, it was clear it had already broken.
Up ahead were Aaron and Joanna, looking excited.
The two were thrusting their fists. Brighton realized that this was the cause of the pain in his head.
“Aaron Honorary Vice-Abbot, I’m sure there will be a service from this morning to the lunch service······.”
“We are closing the service today.”
Aaron pointed behind him with a thick finger. Brighton turned his head to him and looked for God.
The square, which had clearly been packed with people before the prayers began, was burning brightly.
Even under the stage, the flames reached. If I had been just a little bit later, I would have burned to death in the flames.
‘What on earth is going on······.’
Brighton, first of all, took the Bible.
At that moment, Aaron grabbed Brighton by the scruff of his neck. It seemed like he was trying to get him out of the fire, but his touch was somewhat rough.
“···Do we really have to catch them like city thugs?”
“It’s an emergency, so there’s nothing we can do.”
Aaron frowned. Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was a smile.
Aaron lifted the sheet covering him. Only then did Brighton see the people hanging behind Aaron. They all looked ugly.
“Hold on tight. You’ll fall.”
“No···. This···.”
Brighton, who was carried on Aaron’s shoulder, looked around, holding the Bible in his arms. Flames were engulfing the square.
“I think I picked up everything, so let’s go.”
Aaron spoke monotonously. Joanna nodded and ran first.
Behind her, there were two people tied up. They were both dangling like luggage, but they didn’t seem to be dead.
“Hold your breath. It’s a little hot.”
Aaron spoke in a deep voice and stamped his feet loudly.
Brighton let out a long scream at the strange feeling of being lifted into the sky. The square disappeared into the distance in an instant.
How can this be a human being?
The platform below collapsed ungracefully. The messy platform disappeared into the pile of fire.
Brighton was startled by the wind brushing his face and held onto Aaron’s shoulder tightly. The distant land was getting closer again.
Down below, everything was burning. Aaron was falling into the center of it. Brighton screamed again in instinctive fear.
thud.
“Ugh······,”
The flames dispersed with a heavy sound. Then Aaron stomped his feet.
The ground moved away again. Brighton let out a low groan at the shock of the fall.
“You’re scarier than you look.”
When I opened my eyes to the sound of Aaron’s voice, I was already at the entrance of the square. I had escaped the flames.
‘Whew – I survived.’
Brighton, who had been feeling slightly relieved, realized it and closed his eyes tightly.
‘I wanted to live.’
It was Brighton who had lost all hope in life after the death of his son.
I feel relieved that I am still alive.
“This is a very hot holy day.”
Nod nod.
Brighton laughed bitterly as Aaron muttered profanities and Joanna giggled in agreement.
He thought he was leading Aaron and Joanna, but ironically, Brighton was finding comfort in them.
“······Thank you. Aaron, Honorary Vice-Abbot, Joanna, Inquisitor.”
Brighton hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth.
Nod.
Joanna’s worries were comically monotonous. Aaron’s eyes lit up next to her.
“Oh, since you saved my life, wouldn’t it be okay to skip three worship services?”
Joanna’s eyes widened at Aaron’s muttering. Joanna stopped nodding midway and looked up at Aaron with sparkling eyes.
“My life isn’t worth that much.”
Brighton answered with a bitter laugh.
Aaron’s face immediately crumpled. Joanna made a grim expression.
“Every human life is precious.”
Something boiled up inside Brighton’s chest at the sight of Aaron’s hardened voice and angry face.
“So if we do it about five times, this month will be roughly······.”
However, Brighton regained their determination after hearing Aaron’s subsequent words.
Brighton covered the corners of his lips that had gone up as he washed his face dry.
“······If you finish the holy days well, I will skip all worship services this month.”
Brighton said, covering his face with his hands.
“Really?”
Aaron and Joanna sticking their faces out. Their faces, covered in dark marks, looked strangely similar, which was funny.
Looking at that reaction, I felt a sense of resistance for no reason, but I tried to hold it in and nodded.
“I swear to God.”
“I heard it clearly. Inquisitor Joanna Ethan too.”
“······I heard.”
“Then, Joanna, please take care of this place. I will handle the other incident.”
Nod.
Joanna disappeared into the flames, and Aaron headed in the opposite direction. The movement was so powerful it was almost comical.
Brighton looked at the backs of the two, then turned his gaze to a groan he heard from the side.
There were quite a few wounded people around. There were monks and priests walking around among them, but it seemed that they were not enough.
Even though my whole body was heavy and drenched in sweat, if I rested because I was tired, I was an animal, not a human.
‘It will rise again-.’
A white light more brilliant than ever appeared in Brighton’s hands.
And the light did not stay in Brighton, but spread out to the surrounding areas.
Within a small circle was formed.
“······saint.”
The naked monk who was crouching looked at him and muttered softly.
***
“Aaron! Where have you been and why are you here now!”
Nova screamed.
Nova was in a mess, wondering what the powerless administrative staff was running around doing.
“What happened?”
Nova furrowed her eyebrows for a moment at my question, then opened her mouth.
“Marshal Balhar Khan has come with twelve imperial knights. Their target is you and Vivian.”
“Why Vivian?”
“···You knew what my purpose was, didn’t you?”
“That’s why the quick-witted orange···.”
“Don’t make weird jokes. Anyway, I didn’t tell you why. I just told you to bring Vivian and me. Then I got into a fight with the Knights of the Temple… and the rebels joined the fight. The result was….”
Nova pointed to the square that had become a fire pit and shouted, “Ttadan-.” The people were all staring blankly, as if they had no intention of putting out the fire.
Some of them were dancing while looking at the fire. Some were just setting the mood. They seemed to think of it as a giant campfire.
Guards and soldiers were clearing away surrounding objects to prevent the fire from spreading.
Knock knock. I snapped my fingers while looking at Nova. For now, the atmosphere in the plaza area seemed to be settled. The problem is Vivian’s side…
“Where did the royal knights go?”
“With my introspection.”
I nodded at Nova’s short answer.
It seemed like I could head towards Naeseong with peace of mind.
As he was about to take a step towards her, Nova grabbed his arm.
“The enemy is the enemy of the imperial knights. They have ten surviving imperial knights with them. Are you sure you’re going there? Just like this…”
Nova trailed off. Her face, smeared with black soot, trembled slightly.
‘If the first one had intended to kill me, he wouldn’t have called me. He must have other business.’
There are also Daiso and Five Jangja swords, so it was worth a try.
“of course.”
I nodded after doing a quick calculation.
“Then I’ll go with you.”
I nodded at Nova’s firm voice. However, I didn’t have enough time to keep up with Nova’s muscle-less pace.
Then I grabbed Nova’s waist and put her on my shoulder.
“No! Who would lift a person like this! Wait a minute!”
He threw himself on my shoulder and there was a violent reaction. I thought about knocking him out, then shook my head.
“Hey hey hey hey!”
Nova kept screaming but didn’t struggle. I ran diligently.
“Oh my! You guys are so close! Huh? Isn’t that the secretary?”
Each person who enjoyed the holy day in their own way said a word.
“You’re crazy! You’re really crazy-.”
Now giving up, Nova covered her face with her hands and kept muttering.
A familiar face appeared in front of me.
“Hey, Jisa Square. Did the royal knights come in?”
“Oh. You just came in with a really wrinkled face. What was that?”
The governor tilted his head, pointing at Nova.
“······Can you open it quickly? I’m in a bit of a rush right now.”
Nova said, lowering his hand. His face, which had been pale from exposure to sunlight, was red as if it would burst.
The governor jumped when he saw him.
“Secretary Nova! Yes! Open it now! It’s Secretary Nova! Open it!”
Jisa Square was a bit annoyed and started yelling at the guys next to him.
The more he said this, the redder Nova’s face became. He clicked his tongue at the clueless governor.
“What is that guy’s name?”
“It’s Jayce. I’m from the 3rd Division of the Outer Guard.”
At Nova’s thin voice, I quickly revealed the guy’s identity.
The governor, unaware of the situation, stepped aside with a somewhat solemn expression. When the guy raised his thumb slightly, Nova ground his teeth loudly.
“Then fuck off.”
We arrived quickly because Nova pointed the way with her finger.
First, I stopped at the end of the hallway. Just turn the corner and you’ll find the lord’s office.
In front of him were the imperial knights who were in a mess.
“···Now, let me down.”
Since the feeling of getting off was as important as the feeling of getting on, I got off carefully.
Nova, standing on her own two feet, glared at me and straightened her clothes.
“We have a verbal contract with Frederick Guild, but we haven’t drawn up a written contract. The Knights of the Temple visited us this morning. If we think about it calmly, Cassidy is the victim.”
Nova, who soon returned to his usual cold face, briefly summarized the situation.
‘I’m a victim…’
At that moment, hehe- the smiling face of a weasel came to mind. There was no need to tell him.
“Even if we go in together, I’m still a burden. I’ll gather information separately. If you need anything, shout out loud.”
Nova snapped her fingers, her eyebrows furrowed in a strange way.
“Or so.”
I answered lightly and checked my physical condition.
Thanks to running around, my muscles were somewhat loosened up.
It wasn’t a bad situation to start wielding a knife right away.
– It smells delicious.
‘I know.’
The corners of my mouth went up at the tenant’s hungry voice.
At that moment, Nova poked me from behind.
“······This isn’t a date. I still have plans.”
Nova’s face was red as if the blood had rushed to his head.
“You’re so greedy.”
When I answered with a smile, Nova’s face crumpled.
“······hey!”
I stepped forward, leaving Nova’s sharp voice behind.
“Who are you?”
Two imperial knights, in a state of disarray, were blocking the door. I quickly looked over them.
One was limping on his right foot, one was without a sword, and the last one was in good condition.
“I am that Aaron.”
I introduced myself with a smile as friendly as I could.
I must be pretty famous, their faces immediately crumpled.
***
“Don’t do anything stupid.”
The imperial knight aimed his sword at me and headed towards the room.
After going through hardships, distrust seemed to have grown.
The door opened and I could see what was inside.
The two knights of Bossi were lying in a mess, and Pulpouts was pointed at the sword of the imperial knight.
The first one sat in the middle, passing around a silver goblet.
The first guy who noticed me raised his eyebrows slightly.
I raised the corners of my mouth at the awfully sweet smell.
“Everyone, get out.”
The first one waved his hand lightly.
Then the imperial knights withdrew, dragging the people away.
My eyes met with the Flying Baron’s as he was being dragged away, his wrists grabbed.
The royal knight pressed down on the Flying Baron, who was moving his lips as if trying to say something.
As the Flying Baron disappeared, the room became quiet.
It was filled with the pungent smell of blood and sweat.
“Sit down.”
The first one pointed to the chair opposite and said:
‘The five eldest sons haven’t come yet.’
It took quite some time at the square, but I was surprised that it hadn’t arrived yet.
I expected that the five eldest sons and the swordsman Daiso would cause trouble first. I planned to take advantage of them to sort things out, but it went awry.
“It’s been a while, brother.”
I greeted him with friendliness.
The distance was quite far. I couldn’t tell the distance because I didn’t know what the first weapon was.
I pulled my chair back where the guy was pointing and sat down. I looked a little funny, but the guy didn’t point it out.
I pulled him back slightly.
“What’s going on?”
Thirdly, there was no need to beat around the bush, so I asked directly.
The guy swirled his glass without answering. There was a subtle scent of wine. It seemed like it had been a long time since he had poured it.
In the silence that followed, I looked at the glass in front of me.
Unfortunately, it was wine.
I clicked my tongue and pushed the glass away.
“He is looking for you.”
After a moment of silence, the guy opened his mouth.
“Him?”
“He is also called the eldest son.”
He said with a proud voice.
‘The eldest son is looking for me. Is that why you came here in person? ······I’m tired because I’m popular.’
After a brief thought, an appropriate answer came to mind.
“I don’t like it.”
The first one raised the corners of his mouth at my firm answer.
It was as if he had known my answer.
“I guess I misunderstood. This is an order.”
The guy swirled his glass roughly.
The wine that had been sprinkled on him stained the table in long streaks. It was so dark that it looked exactly like dried blood.
I scratched my chin at the guy’s odd way of expressing himself.
“The third one doesn’t want to go. He told me to come from that side.”
For a split second a faint sound was heard.
I overturned the table without hesitation.
Then, the moment he was about to draw his sword-.
The first one was already pointing his sword at my neck. However, the distance was a little short.
The table, smashed upside down, moved slowly.
‘That’s really fast.’
I squinted my eyes and looked at the guy.
‘This is a bit strange.’
I squinted my eyes at the unexpected sight of the man.
The guy’s two arms were mutated into bizarre shapes. It was clearly erosion. Erosion on both arms wasn’t that big of a deal, though-.
I squinted my eyes at the brilliant aura shimmering from the bastard’s sword.
‘Using erosion and aura at the same time? That’s something our Jo-ru couldn’t even imagine.’
– In the end, both are just mediocre.
I laughed brightly at the tenant’s excuse.
“You look ugly.”
When I gave my honest review, the first one clicked his tongue.
The guy took a deep breath and put his sword aside. His arm slowly returned to its original shape.
The speed was slow and there was pain, and his eyes were trembling.
‘The first son is the seizure button.’
It was the only gap revealed by the one with the least emotional changes.
“You’ll die if you stay here anyway.”
The man who had regained his composure spoke firmly.
My hands itch at the sudden death sentence. Looking back on the situation just now, I think I will win…
The guy got up from his seat and headed to the window. The guy standing in front of the window looked out with eyes filled with sorrow.
A panoramic view of the messy Cassadic came into view.
“The master of the sword is waiting.”
I let out a sigh at the guy’s words.
Why is the master of the sword waiting?
The reason you’re telling me that is…
“Surely not me?”
“Yes. It’s snowing right now, but it will stop someday. When it stops-.”
The guy stared at me.
The eyes were filled with a strange heat.
“Wherever you are, the master of the sword will come to you.”
He spoke decisively, like a prophet.
He wasn’t one to joke, so I guess he thought it was the truth.
The sudden news of the sword master’s visit made my head spin.
Why is the master of the sword looking for me?
‘When did we make eye contact then?’
That was the only contact we had. Just because we made eye contact, they followed us all the way to the eastern outskirts… I didn’t understand it, but there were all sorts of people in the Middle Ages.
“He can stop the master of the sword.”
I thought for a moment at the guy’s words.
“Are you sure that the master of the sword is after me?”
“The sword’s master was clearly heading towards Cassidyck. Even though his eyes were blocked.”
There was a bit of logic lacking in what he said.
“Even if you come to Cassidy, there are the rebel leader, five eldest sons, and you. How can you be sure that the target is me?”
The guy’s face became subtle at my question. It was like the face a dog would make when it was asked a question in human language and couldn’t answer.
A face filled with confusion and defeat.
‘I’m not sure. It’s just a guess.’
However, even if it was a slight expectation, I couldn’t just ignore it because of my temperament. I scratched my beard and collected my thoughts.
‘Until the snow stops falling…’
I glanced out the window. The snowflakes were still falling heavily, though they were smaller than before.
Considering last year, it will probably pour for at least a month.
Of course, it might be a little different since Kanna pulled it.
‘One month isn’t enough…’
I still can’t even hold a sword.
You can’t compare the sword master and the sword master, but it’s likely that the sword master is stronger than the old man with dementia.
“You have no choice but to follow me. You must have seen what kind of person the sword master is. No matter where you run, the sword master will chase you. You cannot escape from the sword master.”
The guy’s words were firm.
The sword’s owner seemed more persistent than expected.
If what he says is true, following him would be the best option.
He is the Marshal of the Imperial Knights, so he should know the master of the sword better than I do···.
However, I didn’t feel like it.
It did not suit his temperament to go that far at the call of his eldest son who had not shown himself, or to act according to someone else’s will.
‘···Because I’m running away.’
At that moment, I felt a heavy wave.
My eldest son and I both turned our heads at the same time.
It was a wave that occurred at the rooftop.
It was obvious who did it.
‘It’s already like that.’
I squinted my eyes in slight admiration.
A moment later a larger wave struck.
“What is this···.”
The first one opened the window with a great stir. The cold wind tickled his face and woke him up.
The heavy, compressed air could be felt all the way here.
A moment of silence. The first one’s swallowing sound was loud.
Soon, a pillar of fire rose above the rooftop.
It was so thick that it felt like the roof had stretched.
“What a density of magic···.”
I couldn’t help but twitch the corners of my mouth at the exclamation my first child gave me.
I don’t know why, but I felt pretty good.
A pillar of fire shot up and tore a hole in the sky.
The pillar of fire that then began to take shape was so majestic that even I was amazed. It was magnificent.
It was like seeing a giant tornado made of fire.
It was as intimidating as a giant red lizard spitting fire.
“Who on earth could do such magic… Has anyone ever been able to cross the wall in Cassadic?”
The first shock that erupted at the right moment was really delicious.
The guy continued to be shocked, as if he couldn’t understand the current situation.
The pillar of fire that had been shooting for a long time crackled loudly.
‘···It wasn’t a wave, it was the wind.’
The pillar of fire began to take shape, billowing.
However, it seemed like it was not an easy task, as fire broke out here and there.
As I looked at him, I felt like I could see Kanna clenching her teeth, and I found myself cheering for her without realizing it.
‘Kanna is Kanna.’
The murmur that had continued for a while gradually took shape.
The shape of the completed pillar of fire was very familiar.
The first one looked at me and the pillar of fire alternately with a subtle expression.
“Hey, can you sign it for me?”
The guy turned his head at my question.
The pillar of fire was, after all, me.
Not satisfied with just taking shape, the fire giant that resembled me began to move.
I was spinning something incredibly big in my hands.
Eventually, the square thing rolled and a 6 came out.
‘······It’s a game of dice.’
I laughed bitterly at that. The fire giant who had been rolling the dice then laughed heartily and held out his hand.
Perhaps to emphasize the hand, its size was enormous.
The fire giant then stood up and made a club and swung it in the air. He then started throwing punches.
At the end, he wrapped his arms around me as if he was hugging something.
The legend of the fire giant holding up the world came to mind.
With that hug, the pillar of fire dispersed.
A huge wave of flames spread out into the surrounding area, as if an explosion had occurred.
‘Is it a nuclear explosion?’
Instinctively, I crossed my arms in front of me.
However, it wasn’t as hot as expected.
It was a gentle warmth, as if a heater had been turned on.
The warmth was so warm that the corners of my mouth went up involuntarily.
A moment later, the cheers and laughter of the residents who had come to their senses could be heard beyond the castle walls.
All the snow that had been covering the area had melted and it was like spring.
Moreover, the flames that had been rising earlier were no longer visible.
‘What a miracle.’
It was a legendary holy day event that will be remembered in history.
‘With that size, you could see beyond Cassidy to Karzan.’
The result was so amazing that everyone’s laughter was heard loudly.
There was a problem.
“It’s stopped snowing.”
I looked at the first one and laughed awkwardly.
The first one’s face was horribly crumpled, as if he had been badly beaten.
What can I do, my child is a genius.
“That’s why you should have said it sooner.”
I smiled bitterly and stared beyond.
It was just a brown land revealed by melting snow-.
‘It wasn’t a lie.’
I felt a clear hostility from far away and I adjusted my grip on the hilt of my sword.
– This is fucked up.
I giggled at the tenant’s playful voice.
