93 – Ready. (2)

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By now, the time spent in Seomseo had exceeded ten days.

I was spending far more days on the volcanic wave than I expected.

Maybe it’s because something just happened.

‘It must be autumn when I go back.’

Because of the distance, it must be really autumn when we arrive.

Time felt so fast.

A year would have passed since I had regressed for a little while.

I don’t think I’ve done much, but time still goes by fast.

‘Something seems to have changed a lot… I don’t think so.’

In less than a year, Guyeomhwarunkong was ranked at 4 stars.

It is said that it is to climb again the level that I climbed once in my previous life, but no matter how much I think about it, it felt extremely fast.

It must have been because of the unexpected twists and turns.

It’s still not enough to get to 5 stars, but it doesn’t feel that far.

If it did, it was time to straighten out the purpose.

In fact, even if it wasn’t a 5 star, it was gradually becoming established right now.

Roaring-!

thud!

“Ouch!”

Young wind burst out from the gaps in the flames that surrounded it and rolled across the floor.

At the same time, I quenched the flame that I had been burning.

“after… .”

When you exhale, the remaining heat is exhaled along with the exhalation.

“… That’s awesome.”

That’s what I said to Youngpoong.

It was a statement made entirely of sincerity.

How many days have passed since the end of the fight with Young Poong while traveling together to the Volcano Wave?

At most, dozens of days.

In the meantime, Young Poong had changed so much.

The plum sword, which felt somewhat light, became faster and heavier.

The body to support it was harder.

If anyone sees this, it is a growth trend that seems to have been practiced repeatedly for several years.

“This is why geniuses… .”

I laughed out loud when I realized how much Young Poong’s talent was.

The physical part is a bigger area of effort than talent, so I’m assuming it’s possible.

The way he wielded the sword was subtly different.

It’s not a simple story that it’s sharper and faster, but it made it difficult to counterattack by digging into the vulnerable part and reducing the gap.

It would take a long time for someone to catch on to it.

Yeongpung realized and mastered this through repeated training alone.

‘Of course there must be a teacher.’

He wouldn’t be a teacher who only teaches Yeongpung.

Youngpoong, who was on the floor gasping, looked at me and said, as if he was dumbfounded.

“… Who is calling who is a genius right now?”

It’s a ridiculous expression, as if you’re saying that to me.

Of course, from Yeongpoong’s point of view, I must be dumbfounded to say this without thinking that I was younger than I was.

‘Compared to me, it’s a bit like that.’

If you twist it, will you come back too?

‘I can’t say that… .’

Anyway, maybe it was because of the big opportunity, Young Poong’s growth rate was getting faster and faster.

‘I don’t have to worry about the problem with the wall.’

Thinking back to Young Poong, who had collapsed against a wall in his previous life, he thought it would be okay this time.

That’s what I thought, but Yeongpoong only laughed dejectedly.

“I thought I did my best, but I can’t beat the former Sohyup.”

I was about to say something, but I just kept my mouth shut.

Just talking about it now won’t help much.

“I will have to work harder.”

Even if you don’t say anything, you burn your own passion.

‘It’s scary.’

The talent he has is superior, and his passion is not lagging behind.

I was young, so I had enough time.

If there are no problems, Yeongpung will rise to the top of the triad in the future.

At least that’s how it seemed to me.

‘If it weren’t for the Demonic Cult.’

back.

Fists are clenched in anger.

I noticed it and quickly released it.

I tried to hide my expression and asked Youngpoong.

“Are you going to do more?”

“Oh, no. This ideal is a nuisance to the old Sohyup, so I have to go to training separately.”

Today, I came to do the dance that Youngpoong asked me to do the other day.

It wasn’t Youngpoong, but I went to find him and asked him to do a dance.

I came to say something because I had asked for something the other day, but when I asked first, I remember how he smiled brightly as if he was moved.

Is the beamo that good…?

After cleaning up, I asked Youngpoong.

“Yeongpung Dojo.”

“Yes.”

“I heard that the shoe show will be held in two days, is that true?”

“Oh, that’s right. Jang Moon-in came out of Maehwa-dong and said.”

Maehwa-dong.

It is a place to soothe the spirits of those who died for the volcano.

I don’t know the details because I’m not a member of the Volcano faction, but as far as I know, it was a place that only long-timers could enter.

‘Is it finally out?’

I heard that Mae Hwa-seon went in shortly after the last conversation I had, so I was told that he had been there for at least a few days.

‘Somehow it was noisy.’

The buzz of people I saw on the way was probably related to the shoe show.

I also picked it up on the way and asked Yeongpoong.

If the shoe show opens in a little while, it will be time to return to Sega.

“What are you planning to do now? If there is no set schedule, even training together… .”

“Oh, I think it will be difficult because I have work after that.”

“… That’s too bad.”

It is an expression of sincere regret.

I also had to do a little more because I had increased my training recently, but now I had to go back to the dorm.

After breaking up with Youngpoong, I went back to the dorm right away.

I glanced around, but strangely, I didn’t see any weirdness today.

‘What have you been doing these days that you can’t see me like this?’

I couldn’t tell.

For the past few days, Wi Seol-ah has been seen only during meal times, and most of the time it has been difficult to see her face.

When I asked Hongwa, he said he was doing everything.

Are you avoiding me?

Thinking like that made me feel uncomfortable.

I even thought that I should catch him someday and ask him why he did that.

‘Should I buy some medicinal fruits and try to appease them… ?’

It seemed like it would be more efficient than asking.

When I opened the door with such trivial thoughts, I saw Bia Namgung.

“Why is he sleeping here again?”

He was lying on the floor and taking a nap.

It’s not even a blanket, it’s my blanket.

I think I heard that Namgoongbia often takes a nap in my room.

No, even knowing that, why doesn’t anyone stop it?

“… Should I wake you up?”

It’s my room, so there’s no problem waking it up, but I was worried because it seemed like I was sleeping so comfortably.

In the end, I just went to sleep, closed the door again, and came out.

I was going to change clothes, but first, I ordered the attendant to bring the clothes and sat quietly on the floor.

I closed my eyes while basking in the sunlight, then spat out words.

“Why are you here again?”

“… It’s okay.”

I spoke to Gu Ryeong-hwa, who was quietly peeping at the wall.

The word that Gu Ryeong-hwa was here had already been heard through Hong-wa.

“Does your master have something to say?”

“… no.”

“Then why?”

“…”

Gu Ryeong-hwa was silently looking at my eyes and moving his lips.

I waited quietly as if I had something to say.

“… I didn’t come to see you… . Just to see my sister… ah… No, I came to see you.”

what are you doing… ?

It was a strange reaction, as if he was fighting himself.

“Why do you call me brother?”

“… So, are you a brother or a sister?”

The words Gu Ryeong-hwa frowned and spit out were similar to what I said to Gu Ryeong-hwa the other day.

I didn’t know how to use it here… .

“Anyway, you came to see me?”

It was a strange word.

Gu Ryeong-hwa must be uncomfortable with me, but why did he come to me?

“… Go, thank you.”

I looked up in surprise at Gu Ryeong-hwa’s words.

Are you thankful for the sudden words? It was all the more embarrassing that Gu Ryeong-hwa was doing it for me.

Maybe the swordsman did it?

“… what suddenly?”

“For saving Master’s life… thanks.”

“It has already been greeted by the swordsman.”

Even more so, he said he would listen to the request, so that was enough.

This was supposed to be helped by the swordsman when he asked Maehwa-seon for conditions.

So, it is necessary to do the old age…

“… You did it because of me.”

“… !”

He shut his mouth at the words of Gu Ryeong-hwa.

why? Why do you think so

“Your brother has all the marks on his face.”

“Did you come to say that… ?”

Did you come all the way here to say thank you?

With that thought in mind, Gu Ryeong-hwa continues.

“… I am afraid of you.”

“…”

The words stuck in my chest for a moment, so I almost lost my breath.

“I feel like I’m back to the past and I’m confused, but I’m scared because I don’t know when they’ll hit me or curse at me again.”

There was obviously fear and fear under the words of Gu Ryeong-hwa, who spat out calmly.

it must be my fault

It should have been, but it shouldn’t have been.

“sorry.”

All I could say was this.

If you spit out a myriad of reasons, it will be nothing but an excuse at best.

Gu Ryeong-hwa didn’t say anything at the barely spit out apology.

They neither accept the apology nor get angry again.

I also met Gu Ryeong-hwa’s gaze with my mouth shut.

Gu Ryeong-hwa, who was hesitant at not being able to speak, spoke up.

“… Can we go back to normal?”

“no.”

Resolutely answered Gu Ryeong-hwa’s question.

Even if he returned, it was too late now.

You can’t go back, so you won’t be able to go back to the way it was.

So I had to speak more emphatically.

“It will be difficult as usual.”

To go back to that time, there was no one important anymore.

I nodded calmly, as if my words were part of what Gu-ryung-hwa expected.

There was no further backstory.

After a moment of silence, Gu Ryeong-hwa brought up another story.

“I decided to go back to Sega.”

“What?”

suddenly?

“You said you didn’t want to go.”

“That’s right, a place I don’t want to go to. But Master said he would come with me.”

What are you talking about, swordsman going with you?

“… You say the swordsman is going with you?”

“There is business in our family.”

“no… . Someone whose body is just starting to improve is going somewhere.”

I’m hearing this for the first time

The swordsman has something to do with the old house… ?

“You said you would tell me when I see you later, so I will tell you when I arrive.”

Having said that, Gu Ryeong-hwa turned her back.

I walk calmly and when I reach the entrance, Gu Ryeong-hwa speaks to me.

“Once again, thank you for saving Master, brother.”

At least there was no resentment in the words.

there will be no forgiveness

The old age was not like that.

-… Dad… . You killed my mother… ?

It reminds me of Gu Ryeong-hwa, who hid her face in her lap and cried.

-I’m scared… mommy ah… .

There was nothing I could do to see my younger brother crying endlessly.

My father didn’t kill my mother.

If your mother is dead

It must have been me who killed my mother.

-Quiet.

-… oops… .

-Don’t say anything, just keep your mouth shut and live as if you’re not there.

At that time, I didn’t know how to protect it in any other way.

Of course, even if I went back now, I didn’t think there would be a better way.

just be silent

If I had to decide where my brother would resent, it had to be me.

I thought that was right.

Of course, since I was half crazy, I couldn’t find a better way to use it for Gu Ryeong-hwa.

‘now?’

Can flowers bloom by planting seeds in already dry land?

Couldn’t it just rot and become part of the ground?

I thought Gu Ryeong-hwa and I had that kind of relationship.

Just like my father and I, so will my brother and I.

-… can we go back to normal

Gu Ryeong-hwa’s words lingered.

“… It’s hard, anything.”

Took.

As I am sitting on the floor and clearing my mind, something is thrown over my shoulder.

Looking for something, I saw Namgoongbia resting her chin on my shoulder from behind with a sleepy expression.

“… what are you doing?”

When did he wake up again, he was sleeping soundly earlier.

“Keep your eyes open… , Are you going to sleep again?”

Surprisingly, Namgoongbia thought she had woken up, but went back to sleep with her chin resting on her shoulder.

what is this.

Laughter leaks out without me knowing in a strange situation.

My mind, which had been darkly colored until just now, is easily cleared by this small disturbance.

I wondered if Namgoongbia knew that and did this on purpose, but I don’t think so.

He carefully stroked Namgoongbia’s hair.

‘I’ll have to go out with Wiseol-ah later.’

It wasn’t a thought I came up with for any other purpose.

I didn’t have to go to the prefecture now, but I thought I’d just take a look around.

I don’t know why.

just.

It must be that I had a desire to do so without even realizing it.