65 – Nogoe (路怪)
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An unfamiliar silence filled the hospital room.
The old woman with one eye narrowed looked Choi Si-woo up and down like an appraiser giving a review.
Choi Si-woo swallowed an uncomfortable look inside as he looked like he was searching his entire body as if he wouldn’t miss a single thing.
After a while, the eyes turned into astonishment and admiration.
From admiration to disbelief and denial.
It changed from denial to greed with the treasure of the end of the century just around the corner.
The old woman instinctively sensed the magnitude of Choi Si-woo’s hidden power.
That is only a part of it.
While admiring the ocean-like power of unknown depth, Choi Si-woo thought silently.
‘I heard that even if you can’t do it, you’re over 70…’ ‘
I wondered if Ohana would feel this way if she acquired the [Strongest Baby Face (B)] Trait and grew older because she was taken care of well enough to feel young even considering her age.
“… “What about that one?”
Choi Si-woo exchanged glances with Oh Ha-na.
It’s nice to meet you, but there’s a subtle sign that you can’t answer right away.
He cleared his throat and hid his rising emotions.
The old man in front of me was a foolish person, but as he grew older, he was also a monster that swallowed up all kinds of malice.
To grow old means to have survived.
We prepared to face the old monster with the fearsome weapon of age.
“Prunel A Class. My name is Cadet Siwoo Choi. “Miss Ohana and I are friends who are working hard in the same class.”
“… Choi Si-woo… ?”
The expression becomes mysterious.
The face of the old woman, who was looking at me as if I had heard of it somewhere, brightens as if it were a lie.
“Could it be that Cadet Choi Si-woo who appeared on the news this time?”
“… That’s right.”
“I’m glad to see this.”
The old woman changed her impression to the extent that it made her question whether she was the same person as before.
A persona that wears a mask rather than the truth.
I could see that it was her own way of dealing with life that she had learned over a long period of life.
“I heard that you contributed greatly to this incident. Indeed… “
An old woman let out a deep exclamation from her mouth.
It gave color to the emotion of greed that cannot be hidden no matter how much you cover it with a mask.
I got goosebumps as I felt as if invisible threads were tying my whole body and teasing me.
“Your strength is unbelievable for someone of that age. “It’s like a dazzling diamond.”
“… Diamond… “You mean?”
“Yes, a gemstone that shines brighter than anything else. It is a precious gem with a charm that captivates people just by existing. I have seen many things in my long life… “You shine especially brightly among them.”
“… Thank you for your high evaluation.”
The old woman smiled and placed her hand on Choi Si-woo’s shoulder.
Even though he was old, he felt a strength that was different from that of ordinary people.
“There are characteristics of gemstones like you. “Do you know what that is?”
“… “I’m not sure.”
“The point is that the value changes depending on the person who crafts it. Even if an ordinary craftsman holds it, it is beautiful, but if someone who has reached the extreme works it, it emits a light that will shake the heavens and earth.”
“…… “
“Don’t you want to shine more?”
“… “What do you mean?”
“If it were me, if it were Oseongdae, I could make you shine even brighter.”
“… Because I have no intention of belonging yet… Sorry.”
The old woman did not care at all about her intention to refuse.
I just kept looking at Choi Si-woo and repeating my admiration.
Soon the old woman’s eyes turn red.
An artist who can’t hold back the feeling of being blessed when he sees a beautiful work of art.
Choi Si-woo, who had already realized that this was a form of madness, did his best to pretend not to notice the flowing tears.
“Those guys at the association are truly idiots. Carrying this much gemstone and equipment… Something so beautiful and brilliant… “
The old woman brushed Choi Si-woo’s face as if she were handling a supreme treasure.
“Baby. I am different. I will be the only one who understands your value more than anyone else. Abundant support, of course. I can even tell you how to get anything. What do you want? Wealth? Honor? Female? Or the supreme weapon?”
“… “I will just accept it.”
“Yes. There’s no need to rush. Because it will come back on its own soon. “He who is born a king from the beginning naturally reigns.”
In subtle silence.
The old woman must have realized something and said, ‘Ah… ‘The street let out a small sound.
“Look at my mind. “You were so caught up in the beauty that you forgot to introduce yourself.”
Choi Si-woo continued as if it was okay.
“Head of Oseong Family. Chairman Oh Se-yeon… “Isn’t it?”
“It’s an honor to be remembered by a little hero.”
A good atmosphere continues.
Ohana, who was staring at the two, gulped and swallowed dry saliva.
On the surface, it seemed like only good words were being exchanged, but she knew it well.
Her own grandmother had a strong desire for Choi Si-woo.
Ohana felt embarrassed by her ugly desire to somehow make him a member of her family.
“Is there a girl you like?”
“… “You mean a woman?”
“Okay. Since ancient times, a king is… A monarch must have an excellent mother to receive the seed. Even if there are flaws, if the blood you are born with is excellent, your descendants will also be blessed.”
After speaking, Ojeyeon looked at her little sister, Ohana.
Under her horrifying gaze, Ohana froze like a frog in front of her snake.
Her feelings of fear seep in, and she feels sorry for herself for not being able to say anything.
“Just one of us… “Enough as a seedling-“
“-Sorry for cutting you off. “I have no thoughts yet.”
“Hmm, it looks like you don’t have much interest in off-white. If it’s unexpected, it’s unexpected. A decent appearance. The women around me won’t be able to keep quiet. Just looking at the born Peach Blossoms and Red Flames, you can see that there will be no shortage of females wanting to mix with each other until the last moment… “
“I will take it as a compliment.”
The conversation ended not long after.
Oh Je-yeon turned her body out of her hospital room with the last words, ‘I hope she gets to know her granddaughter.’
“… Phew… “
Choi Si-woo came next to Oh Hana, who was barely holding her breath, and quietly sat down on the bed.
“… Are you okay?”
“Uh… huh.”
Ohana couldn’t see Choi Si-woo properly.
Various complex causes.
Her grandmother’s desire, her pathetic feelings about herself, and finally, her sense of entitlement that even though the big incident called ‘Dream’ occurred, she could not help anything and just slept peacefully.
Choi Si-woo, who was unable to say anything due to his deep emotions, was laughing and grabbed her hair and twirled it with his fingers.
Ohana, whose face turned red from embarrassment, continued her words in a trembling voice.
-“Yo, yo?! Choi Si-woo! What does this do? ?”
“Hmm, your hair is soft as expected. “I think long hair would be better.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“So… Are you a little more relaxed?”
“… Huh.”
“I’m glad.”
Choi Si-woo surprisingly didn’t say anything.
I thought he would definitely tell a story about the Master of Five Stars, but he only conveyed Prunel’s movements, Song Jun-ho’s message telling him to get well quickly, and stories of other classmates.
“Oh, so the Iron Kingdom wasn’t inside?”
“They said he went back to his parents’ house after a long time. When I came back just in time, the black dome was drooping, so it looked like my fist had broken. “Thanks to you, I ended up seeing you at the hospital with a broken bone.”
“That seems a bit stupid.”
It’s been a while since we talked about Oh Sun-Do-Soon, so I didn’t know about Oh-Hana.
The anger that Choi Si-woo held in his heart.
The fact that he is using cold reason to advance his plan to destroy Ohseongdae.
* * *
“… Chureup Chureup… “
“…… “
“Ha, Chureup…” Ugh… “
“… Excuse me… “
“Jjoook. Next time… “
“Garam?”
“Churleup. Huh?”
“…… “
Choi Si-woo broke into a cold sweat as he looked at the girl tilting her head as if asking why.
Flowing blue hair disturbs my vision.
Beads of sweat flow down the girl’s jawline.
“… There’s no need to make such a sound, right? “I think other people might misunderstand it.”
“Chureup… sorry. Still… This is delicious… It’s very addictive. “I want to keep licking it.”
“… Garam. “Are you doing this on purpose?”
“Churreup, chuureup.”
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Seol Garam swallowed every last drop and let out a heated moan.
“… “Can you give me a little more?”
“No. “It’s hard anymore.”
“But… “I want to eat more.”
“No, if you give me more, I will die.”
Don’t misunderstand.
Because it’s not like that.
The atmosphere and sound effects are strange.
It was never like that.
▶But master. If someone who doesn’t know anything sees it, they will definitely think it’s a blow job…
‘Kay. One more word: Mincho ice cream with perilla leaves on top is yum yum.’
▶… Sorry.
About two weeks have passed since I visited the hospital.
Prunel Academy, which had been battered by public opinion, was slowly beginning to operate normally.
Of course, it is still a temporary leave of absence period.
Meanwhile, Choi Si-woo and Seol Ga-ram had applied for a personal training room and were facing each other.
There is no particular reason why they spend their personal time.
[White Clay Successor (Lv.30) Is in effect.]
[Seolgaram is injected with the energy of extreme yang.]
[??? The power of arthrosis is greatly weakened.]
[The ‘Excited’ debuff is temporarily granted to Seolgaram.]
To deliver blood flowing through the body.
Originally, they were going to put it in a container and give it to them, but on Jegal Eunbyeol’s advice, they said that it would be most effective if they pulled it out fresh on the spot, so they had no choice but to just spoon-feed it to them.
“Whoa…” “
When I scrubbed the wound on my wrist, it healed in an instant.
Short period of time.
The fight with the Empress of Dreams.
Choi Si-woo became significantly stronger after meeting an unexpected teacher and realizing that life and death were at stake.
‘No matter what… ‘
In the fight against ‘No Face’ in my mind, my throat is sore, so there is still a long way to go.
“Garam. “Do you remember sending the text?”
“Chureup… Yeah, I can help you with something… “
Choi Si-woo took out a small storage box towards Seol Garam, who was flapping his arms like a cat.
There was a fruit inside that gave off a chilly feeling just by looking at it.
“… This?”
“Story of cold ice. This is Yeongcho from the legend. It is said to possess the energy of extreme yin, imbue itself with pure cold air, and bloom for the first time in a thousand years.”
“… “It’s a very rare thing.”
Seol Garam, who was tapping the fruit curiously, quickly realized the reason for showing it.
“I’m asking you a favor… “Are you asking me to smoke this?”
“That’s right. Of course, the compensation is sufficient-“
“-I will. “Can I do it right now?”
“… “Well, it’s not what I said, but shouldn’t we think about it a little more?”
Seol Garam shook his head and quietly held it in his hand.
A warm smile, contrary to her cold impression, covers her mouth.
“It’s okay if it’s Siwoo’s request. I’ll do anything even more difficult. So please come visit me anytime.”
For a moment, Choi Si-woo broke into a cold sweat as he heard a line that could have been misunderstood by three people.
“… Yeah, yeah. Thanks.”
“Yes.”
An absurd coldness spreads through Seolgaram’s grasp.
A cold ability close to the ‘power’ that I have had since birth, which is on a different level from using magic like Yuen.
It is a cold-ice snowflake that is difficult to bloom as well as a blood-fever flower, but when she caught it in her hands, it bloomed beautifully in just two hours.
“… “It’s pretty.”
“Thank you. It must be very difficult… “
“It’s okay.”
Seolgaram did not show the slightest sign of fatigue.
The fact that her own power helped him was enough to make her happy.
* * *
Ten days later.
A room with dark colors.
This was the wizard’s workshop with the engravings of ‘Super Recovery (A)’, ‘Advanced Strengthening (A)’, and ‘Dunhwa Jin (A)’ engraved on it by air at the request of Zhuge Eunbyeol.
Right in the center.
Choi Si-woo, sitting cross-legged, looked at the two spirits.
A black flower that radiates extreme heat.
A silver flower that emits a chilling air.
Choi Si-woo was confident.
This moment is the beginning of something I have been planning for a long time.
Just then, Kay’s voice is heard saying, ‘It’s time.’
When I turn on the TV installed in the corner, the news that says ‘Breaking News’ comes to mind.
A swollen gate appeared as if it was about to explode, accompanied by burning smoke.
Citizens fleeing with chaos.
Choi Si-woo, who watched the announcer stay until the end to deliver the news, quietly opened [Dimension Store].
