76 – Can’t run away (2)
In a meeting that has been going on for a while, Shake interrupts.
-Bang! Bang! Bang!
Hitting the desk with the palm of his hand, he drew everyone’s attention.
“stop!”
Silence falls over his booming voice.
The Sheikh opened his mouth as the conference room became quiet.
He wasn’t the decision maker, but nobody ignored him.
“Let’s not just fight, let’s draw a conclusion. Because time is wasted.”
Uncomfortable coughs erupted here and there.
But Shake doesn’t care.
“To sum it up, this is it. Nothing has changed from before, so Luna can’t announce it. I don’t know what you look like or what your gender is. All the students and teachers who were hit by Luna lost their memories, so they’re not even aware of Luna. Thanks to Trino’s rampage, there are no witnesses. In this situation, rather than announcing Luna to publicize the incompetence of the Hero Association, it is appropriate to send a message of reassurance. Is that right?”
At Sheikh’s summary, someone opens up.
“you’re right. Oh different, uh different. If we release Luna and all eyes are on her… people will only care about our incompetence. Without finding out the appearance or gender, it was said that the citizens could not protect the initiative of the body. The arrows of criticism will be directed at us. But… if you launch Solas.”
The Sheikh takes over his horse.
“If you focus on the fact that Solas held out against the Villains Alliance, it looks like our victory?”
“Yes. Floating Solas is effective. Kill two birds with one stone. Reduce people’s criticism and raise the status of the Hero Association.”
“…”
“I did everything I could to take. Rather than worrying about Luna’s announcement, it’s better to wait until Luna naturally appears in front of people. I don’t want to make it scratchy. If we announce Luna now, there is no benefit whatsoever.”
The Sheikh murmured, tapping his fingers on the desk.
“…If Solas is launched in this situation…the ranking is…”
The head of the Hero Association says.
“No. 1 will be Solas.”
****
The sound of the alarm wakes me up
Maybe it’s because I drank a lot… my eyelids are heavy.
“…?”
And the body is heavy too. It felt like something was weighing me down.
I opened my eyes with difficulty.
Then, I see Song Soo-yeon cradled by my side.
“…”
cat-like eyes. long eyelashes. A youthful nose and an alluring mouth.
Proportionately long limbs and breasts pressed against me.
One arm on my chest. The other arm is on my chest.
She was sound asleep with one leg resting on my thigh.
Tear marks are also visible near the eyes. She also seemed to be crying a lot.
Before being surprised by seeing her like that, I feel warmth.
I also didn’t like this very much. It was so hard yesterday, but I felt happy again so easily.
The fact that I fell asleep with someone hugging me next to me dispelled my severe loneliness.
Of course, the throbbing heart didn’t completely go away.
The fact that she could be a villain still hurt me after six bottles of soju.
It would be nice if you could check it out coolly.
I’d rather know the truth sooner rather than later.
I hate myself for doubting her, but I feel frustrated that I have no choice but to do so.
I didn’t want to suffer any more.
I turned my head and looked at Song Soo-yeon.
“…mister…”
She frowns while talking in her sleep. What are you dreaming of?
I sighed and rubbed her cheek.
“…I’m here.”
I hoped that she would have a little more comfortable dream.
****
around noon.
I came to the Hero Association.
Song Soo-yeon was separated.
I had to spend a lot of time pushing her away.
But it had to be.
I had come to see Solas in the hospital.
…In this situation where Song Soo-yeon might be Luna, it is impossible to visit Solas with her.
I felt like I couldn’t stand the odd situation.
Also, I had something to ask Solas.
Fortunately, Solas’ condition is said to be not too bad.
Apparently, most of the wounds have been completely healed thanks to the hero ‘Hera’, who specializes in healing.
It is said that even the hole in the top of the foot that was pierced by the stingshot is now gone.
Still, Solas did not leave the hospital bed, because Hera insisted that he get some emotional stability.
When I told the guide that I had come to see Solas in the hospital, people treated me with utmost sincerity.
It was an opportunity to confirm the status of Solas again.
Climb the association’s tallest building and pass through several corridors.
A refreshing fragrance that soothes a worried mind and a soft song are laid out.
“Jung-gyeom, this is the hospital room.”
The person who guided me bent over and showed a room.
I nod my head in gratitude and take a breath.
And then knocked on the door.
– Smart smart.
hear her voice.
‘who are you?’
I was taken aback by that lively voice.
Blinking my eyes, I replied.
“….it’s me.”
As I waited for her answer again, the ground beeped lightly.
And the door burst open.
-bang!
“brother!”
Minbom, wearing a hospital gown, smiles brightly and hugs me.
The association staff around them didn’t seem to notice.
I accepted her and asked anxiously.
“Bom… Solas, is it okay to move like this?”
“Say it’s spring, brother. After all, these people know my name.”
Minbom pointed to the staff standing in front of the door and said.
The staff also smile and bow their heads slightly to me.
“…Shall we go in first?”
After saying hello, I proposed.
“huh…!”
Minbom nodded.
-Drurluk. Kung.
After closing the door, I follow Minbom into the hospital room.
Lots of flowers and fruit baskets. letters and gifts.
A beautiful river and clear sky seen through the window.
… I felt nostalgic for a long time in the view.
When I was a villain, I also lived in such a beautiful place.
It’s not that I miss you. My broken-down shop was more precious than the house that was so expensive.
I was just immersed in memories for a while.
“Are you feeling okay?”
I asked.
Solas, who had climbed onto the bed, immediately turned around at those words and showed off her dainty feet.
“Okay, the hole is gone.”
I smiled at her.
Her brightness is contagious to me.
Sighing, I sit down beside her.
“The other part? There won’t be any places that have been hit by Trino.”
“Everything is fine. It was a bit bitter, but since my brother came, it has cleared up.”
He keeps pampering himself. Minbom continued to smile.
Then there is silence for a while, and she slowly erases the smile from her face.
Then he spoke to me in a slightly more serious voice.
“…Brother, but I told you to run away yesterday.”
“hmm?”
“The hero told me to run away, but I should have run away, it’s dangerous.”
“…”
“What if I cheer for you there? What would you have done if you got hit by a fragment of a trino? What if Stingshot sniped again?”
As a hero, I can give enough pinzan.
I nodded and apologized.
“…sorry.”
“…”
Seeing me apologizing, Minbom smiled and said,
“Gun Solas’ opinion just now.”
“huh?”
“From now on, Minbom’s opinion.”
Minbom got out of bed and hugged me tightly.
Now it speaks to me in a completely subdued voice.
Her heart came through as vividly as never before.
“…thank you. My brother told me to cheer up…I was able to cheer up.”
“…”
“I was really scared.”
“…”
I’m glad I was helpful.
I patted her on the back.
…But deep down, I also regretted it.
If I had evacuated as she said, I wouldn’t have seen the scene that disturbs me now.
You wouldn’t be suspicious of Song Soo-yeon right now.
Ah, so I guess Solas wasn’t safe either.
I don’t know. My head is complicated.
I want to know the answer soon.
When our bodies fall, I loosen my neck and open the gun.
“…that… see.”
“huh?”
“…but what was that yesterday?”
“what?”
“Those…students all behave strangely… it’s so strange…”
“……..”
Solas blinks and closes her mouth.
I kept questioning her.
“What, did a new villain appear…? Do you know anything?”
“…”
She stayed silent, as though lost in thought.
Every second I wait for an answer feels like an hour.
Solas can’t imagine how nervous I am at this answer.
She nodded slowly.
“That’s right… I’m sure you saw it too.”
“Yeah, I saw it.”
“What I saw… I couldn’t help it. That’s right. A new villain has appeared.”
“What is your name?”
I asked without hesitation.
heart beats like it’s about to explode
“…I can’t say that.”
However, Min-bom’s answer immediately unwinds.
“…”
I forcibly hide my stuffy heart.
“…why?”
Minbom replied with a straight face.
“It’s confidential. The association decided so. Oppa shouldn’t go anywhere and talk about that villain.”
I could tell from the look on her face.
I can’t seem to clear my doubts.
she won’t say anything
Like her ever-straight hero view, I knew she wouldn’t answer me until the end.
…But I can’t give up.
You have to know.
I don’t want to continue to doubt Song Soo-yeon. It wouldn’t be Suyeon, but I don’t want to worry about it.
I want to become relieved as soon as possible.
“…Spring. I won’t tell anyone. Can you just give me your name?”
Seeing me asking without giving up, Minbom puts on a puzzled expression.
“…was your brother so interested in villains?”
“…”
I had nothing to say about him. Until now, I had hardly talked to Minbom about this.
I bowed my head.
Make difficult, lame excuses.
“…it’s just so weird…I’m curious…”
What should I do?
how can i find out
I’m sorry for asking her like this.
Still, I can’t stop.
-Sue.
At that moment, Minbom’s hand is placed on the back of mine.
“…?”
Looking up at her, a small smile appeared on her face.
Unlike usual, it was a little… grown-up smile.
Her upright mood changed.
“…so curious?”
she asked slowly.
I nodded.
“…hmm.”
Minbom ran a finger across her chin.
I could quickly realize that I was acting playfully as if I was worried.
That grown-up smile still hasn’t been erased.
Minbom said.
“…because he really can’t talk…?”
“…”
“…but my brother and I are together…right? Giving out the villain’s name is a big deal…”
As if worrying, as if joking.
Touching the back of my hand, she hesitates to say the next thing.
You can see that her cheeks are gradually turning red.
Embarrassed, he quietly whispered.
“…if you go on a date with me…maybe I’ll tell you…?”
