Chapter 824 – #172_Purple Rose (4)
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One.
The two of them, Siwoo and Eloa, exhaled a small breath while holding hands on top of the research bench.
It looked so relaxed that if you didn’t know you were enchanted, you could say you were in a very deep sleep.
“Why do I have to be here too? Is there anything I can do anyway?”
In the midst of the lovers pacing around with worried expressions.
Gretel grumbled as she sipped her tea.
It’s not a lie to use as an excuse because it’s annoying.
If you are immersed enough to activate self-defense, it is impossible to even peek into your dreams.
Wasn’t that why he spied on everyone else’s dreams, but couldn’t see only Duke Tiphareth’s dream?
Did one person carry a gun and dive to get it out?
The only thing left to do is to manipulate the rate of time flowing inside.
“Because it won’t be a big deal, that’s why.”
It’s not a combat killing magic, nor is it a heinous mental manipulation or curse type.
Still, you have to keep an eye on it.
Under the pretext of asking for first aid in case of an emergency, Gretel is not allowed to leave.
Gretel was annoyed by the overreactions of her lovers.
“Are you going in alone?”
“More than two is impossible.”
“Hmm, sorry. Jim was also very interested in the dream of the pink Duke… Suck…”
Dorothy quietly covered Lruhe’s mouth, who was yawning in boredom together.
This was to prevent Lruhe, who lacked some caution, from doing an unintentional Tallulah.
“My queen, about Duke Tiphareth. Maybe…”
“Huh…”
After hearing the details of the situation, Leruet becomes solemn.
“That’s really unfortunate…”
It is a fact that she did not know when she came out not long ago after living only in a submarine since she was young.
It was even more so because of his personality that he did not pay much attention to the people around him.
But when I heard it, it was sad.
Leruye later decided to take care of the pink duke who was trying to catch me and punish me.
Bullying a person with a broken heart is to undermine the queen’s prestige.
“Anyway, Jim won’t let go if even the slightest problem arises with the ghost witch, Jim’s bureau and the pink duke.”
“Is that so?”
“Is that so? Did you just say that to Jim?”
Indeed, the moment when Leruhe was about to become indignant at the rude speech habit.
– Knocked up!
Suddenly, the research bench on which the two lay was shaken.
– Woo woo woo!!!
Just like when aiming at the red branch, self-defense is created around Eloa.
If there is a difference from that time, this time, Siu, who was holding hands and lying down side by side, was included in the scope.
“What happened?”
Amelia asks, startled by the sudden phenomenon.
“What, what?”
However, Gretel, who had to answer, was the most surprised.
This phenomenon has never been seen in research data.
“You are urging the order.”
I was so surprised that Gretel dropped the teacup and felt a cool touch on her neck.
Even though it didn’t touch her directly, the Japanese sword, which seemed to rip off her skin, was aimed at Gretel’s neck.
“Stop right now.”
“I! I do not know! I didn’t do it!”
“You believe that bullshit? It must have looked funny.”
“I am a doctor! Even if a knife is inserted into the neck, do not harm the patient! And am I crazy? Why do you do such a thing when you’re all watching with your eyes wide open and I’m the only suspect?”
Gretel gritted her teeth and shouted.
In my dream, I was careless because I was so absurd, but my opponent was the ‘sword witch’.
You might be really smart and cut your neck.
“Linne, calm down. Gretel, if you want to prove your innocence, find a way.”
Dorothy didn’t think Gretel was lying.
Witches are a people who value their lives above all else.
Should either of them go wrong, Gretel will not be able to survive.
As if afraid of Dorothy changing her words, Gretel approached the two of them to pretend to do something.
2.
No other way came to mind.
Even if the truth is revealed, they don’t listen, and they don’t even try to listen.
Wouldn’t it be better if I saw the stubborn look of the teacher?
There was nothing else Siwoo could do about Eloah’s tears that shook his shoulders sadly.
At this point, there is only one solution that Siwoo can think of.
The source of the twist with the red branch is only to destroy the lotus flower.
In fact, there was no clear clue that the source of the nightmare was certain that it was the lotus flower.
It’s just a hunch.
However, dreams are passages of the unconscious.
The material composing a dream is made from the unconscious.
It’s embarrassing for me to guess like this, but…
Amelia’s dream came true in the cabin.
It is a space where her happiest times and her most painful times coexist.
In that cabin, Amelia saw Master off and Siu and I were left alone.
The sorry heart and resentment he had towards his teacher were sublimated, and it was Shin Si-woo who filled the void.
This is a dream
Then, what about the lotus flower that revived Raffi at the cost of enormous sacrifice?
There is no way that the core material of this world view has not been assigned a role.
It seemed well worth investigating.
However, Siu’s attempt was immediately stopped.
Obviously, there was no other monitoring device, but Eloah, who should have gone to bed by now, followed Siu.
Even when my heart sinks, I am confident.
If the reason why you felt paranoid rejection of the brooch was because it was a ‘device to get Shin Si-woo out of his dream’.
The reason why she shows a strange obsession with lotuses must be similar.
“Siwoo, give me that brooch.”
While thinking about this and that, Eloah held out her hand.
It was a very determined expression and tone.
This brooch is an escape device in case you get caught up in too much immersion.
It is something she cannot give.
“Master, as I said, this is something I was going to give to Sharon. I will give Master something else.”
“Would it be difficult if I begged you earnestly?”
“… Yes, sorry.”
But.
I had to think twice here.
Whether or not you are seeing things too easily now.
Eloah spoke calmly.
“As I expected. You are now possessed by the Witch of Whispers.”
And the moment you see Master, you realize.
Something was very, very, very wrong.
“Master, what do you mean…”
– Booung!
The true identity of the sword that was swung sadly was Tiphareth’s formal ‘contract sword’.
If I hadn’t pulled myself out reflexively, the brooch I had on my chest would have broken.
Chills down the spine
This brooch is an escape device.
What if the brooch breaks?
Could it be that Eloa is getting caught up in this dream?
“Master!”
Before she knew it, a spark-like pink light was dripping from her eyes.
The two pupils also contain willpower and fighting spirit.
“Some parasites manipulate the behavior of their hosts. Things that cause their hosts to drown, or to be deliberately eaten. The cowardly witch does the same thing. It’s about running into ruin without even realizing that you’re being manipulated.”
Why were you concluding?
That the master of this world view would act the same as the real master.
Isn’t a dream a space where not only desire but also oppression are liberated?
The Master here is Master, but he is different from the Master Siu has always seen.
“What do you mean! There was no contact with the Witch of Whispers!”
“You tried to destroy the lotus flower. Can you be sure that is really your will?”
“No! At the level of investigation…”
“Then why do you want to fight me?”
Shiu startled and checked his condition.
At some point, the armor of shadows covers the body.
A red branch is gripped in the gauntlet.
It is a change that has occurred unconsciously, regardless of will.
“If you are possessed by the Witch of Whispers, normal judgment will be difficult. You will never know what is true and what is false.”
“Master…”
“This is definitely not a dream, Siu.”
Then, it was Eloah’s confirmation bias that brought about this change.
He manipulated reality itself to lead him to a favorable situation.
If the two of them try to resolve this conflict by force, Siu will never be able to defeat Eloa, and Eloa will be able to carry through his will.
“Contract.”
With Elroa’s chant, the barrier on the other side spreads out.
The scenery seen through the window of the spiral staircase is gradually distorted.
I saw her grabbing the sword.
“I’ll pick up the spear.”
I just found out
I was so pathetic that I couldn’t raise my face properly.
Master, who was always noble, righteous, and proud.
Siu was only looking at Eloa’s visible side.
However, the inside of Eloah, which I found out belatedly, was still festering.
“I’ll control my strength so I don’t get seriously hurt.”
As much as aiming a sword at the disciple he loves.
Even so, to the extent that I try to deceive myself and ignore the truth.
In a dream where everyone could be happy, he was suffering enough to assume the most painful role.
Saying I didn’t know it would be like this is just an excuse.
It is obviously because of her pathetic self that she failed to see through Master’s bravado, pretending to be a lover but pretending to be strong.
“I see what you mean.”
It is not only the role of a lover to love.
Receiving resentment, heartbreak, sadness.
Sharing the pain of a loved one is also a responsibility Siwoo must bear.
“Didn’t you say that a swordsman speaks with a sword?”
Also, Siwoo’s role is to hold the lover’s hand when they are about to go down the wrong path.
“Bloom.”
Siu raised the window.
