56 – Greedy (4)

I decided never to use my abilities.

It was a return, repentance for the damage I had done to the world, and a promise for Solas who shed tears for me as I was dying coldly.

I didn’t want to live as a villain. If I wasn’t going to fight, I didn’t need my abilities either.

But the words came out so easily.

“……Shall I go and sweep it?”

I was surprised to even say it myself.

I don’t know how he was able to say it so easily.

I broke the resolution I had thought over hundreds of times.

You will forget the countless happiness you could have obtained by hiding your abilities.

At some point, I was preparing to use my ability again.

“…”

I was surprised to spit it out myself, but I didn’t pick up the words.

Being surprised didn’t mean it wasn’t sincere.

If Solas asked for help, he would run straight ahead.

I do not know.

It might be because Solas showed such a weak side to me.

I want to protect you, I want to help you.

Afraid she didn’t expect.

I’ve never seen her suffer like this.

It was different from the appearance of Solas I had always seen.

Not disappointed either.

I know.

obviously know

she will be strong

Solas, who defeated me, does not collapse here.

This will all be part of the process of getting stronger.

Also, it doesn’t matter if you don’t grow.

It’s okay if she collapses at this moment.

Unfortunately, it didn’t matter.

It was okay not to become the strong and shining Solas that I experienced before returning.

The fact that it was Solas who changed me in the end does not change.

Because of her presence, the fact that I was able to enjoy the present happiness after facing the miracle of returning does not change.

I was still grateful to her.

No matter what anyone says, Solas is very special to me.

It is not a mind controlled by my will.

As much as I sealed my ability because of her, I could use it again for her sake.

I waited.

Then, Solas burst into laughter.

“…… I’m sorry.”

*****

“……Shall I go and sweep it?”

A long silence passed. Min Bom digests Jung Gyeom’s words for a while.

“…… I’m sorry.”

In the end, laughter breaks out at that absurd statement.

The burst of laughter pulled the hidden laughter out of Minbom’s mouth.

She started laughing out loud.

to come and sweep

It was something kind of jeonggyeom, but at the same time it was stupid.

It was even funny that he gave such a joke in a non-playful tone.

It sounded like something serious.

His jokes couldn’t have lightened the situation any more.

As expected, when you are by his side, all your troubles become stupid.

she asked with a smile.

“A brother?”

“Really.”

Whether it was his joke to lighten the mood or his sincere intention to confront Gigand, Minbom is grateful for his words.

“Thank you for your words, brother.”

When I laugh, I feel very relieved. The fear seemed to go away a little.

She felt like she was with Jung-gyeom.

He might not be of any help physically, but mentally, he was a great help.

Min Bom takes heart.

He let out a long sigh.

“…I guess I’ll have to deal with it.”

“…”

“I can’t make my brother fight Gigand. Because I am a hero.”

Returning the light joke he had made, Minbom slowly got up from his seat.

I didn’t put my phone down all the way.

I didn’t want to hang up the phone yet.

I was determined to face Gigand, but my hands were still shaking.

The fear was not so easily overcome.

Minbom said.

“Oppa, but being scared is the truth. Maybe this call will be my last. It’s the first time I’ve ever had such a strong opponent.”

“…”

“Nevertheless, I will try my best. thank you brother If I’m wrong, tell my parents-“

“-Bom.”

Jeong-gyeom interrupts Min-bom, who had been spitting out a promise, a will, and something in between.

Minbom easily shut his mouth. She didn’t want to say that either.

he asked.

“…trust me?”

random question.

At that short question, Min-Bom’s breath stops.

This question was directed at Minbom, not Solas.

could be clearly distinguished.

Jeong-gyeom asked Min-bom, who was disappearing after being eaten by Solas.

Minbom could not give any other answer.

Even if I didn’t believe it, I wanted to believe it.

That’s how much she wanted to lean on. Not showing weakness is exhausting.

He wanted someone to guide him.

“…believe.”

While answering, Minbom put all of his will into Jeonggyeom.

The mental burden was passed on to him.

It may be irresponsible, but I wanted to.

I didn’t want to take responsibility for my actions.

I was going to believe whatever he said.

jeonggyeom says

“…then listen carefully to me. spring.”

Just as Min Bom said, she closes her eyes to focus on his voice.

“That ‘Gigand’…it’s nothing.”

his voice is deafening

“You just don’t know yet.”

It warms even the heart.

“You are not breaking down here. I know.”

He energized his entire body and comforted himself who was weak.

“Spring. Don’t be afraid. trust me.”

Not ‘Solas’, but ‘Spring’. I was grateful for that sound.

Min Bom bit her lip softly.

I don’t know why, at this moment, his words brought tears to my eyes.

I was grateful to him for taking care of even this ugly self.

And she smiled slowly.

When Jung-gyeom said that, courage surged like magic.

How can you only say what you want to hear?

How do you say things that sound like the truth? Even if you don’t want to believe it, you can’t help but believe it when you say it like that.

“…thank you, brother.”

The will did not follow.

I just say thank you.

And she hung up the call.

That was enough.

And turn on the radio that was turned off.

“I’m sorry. to gather strength. Solas, now sortie.”

The shaking of his hands stopped.

Fear disappears.

Confidence soared.

So lightly, her mood changed.

Open your eyes.

The eyes were already shining brightly.

Even my hair started to lighten.

Right after that, she flew towards Gigand with a beam of light behind her.

There was no longer any hesitation in her movements.

*****

The next day, the whole internet was full of news about Solas.

Solas, who subdued and arrested the villain Gigand, jumped up to 5th place in the hero rankings at once.

It must have been because he defeated the villain he hadn’t been able to catch for 5 years with only the first engagement.

My cell phone rang in congratulations from my fellow heroes.

But Minbom didn’t care about articles or contact.

Because there was something more important than that.

She visited Jeong-gyeom’s store after a long time.

As soon as I entered, I could see Jeong-gyeom smiling brightly and Song Soo-yeon avoiding her eyes.

Minbom looked at Song Sooyeon for a while, then smiled at Jeonggyeom.

“Brother, I’m here.”

“Spring.”

‘Spring’.

I liked the way he called his name. Bom, not Solas.

She also feels that she likes her name again.

Jung-gyeom pursed his lips for a while, then spoke slowly.

“…Good work.”

“hehehehe, thanks to my brother.”

A soft, natural smile escaped Minbom’s lips.

Minbom took Jeonggyeom’s eyes step by step.

And all too easily, I noticed a change in him.

A new bracelet hung on his arm.

Min-bom rolled her eyes and noticed that the same bracelet was worn on Song Soo-yeon’s arm.

“…”

Min-Bom looks at Song Soo-Yeon in silence for a moment.

Song Soo-yeon did not even hide the new bracelet.

I was just showing off a little bit.

“…”

In the end, Minbom averted his eyes.

I didn’t want to worry about the little things.

“Bom, come in first. Let’s have a cup of tea Are you taking a day off today?”

So, Minbom looked at Jeonggyeom and said.

Take a breath and gather your courage.

In the end, if you recall the moment you faced the villain, this level of courage was enough.

“More than that, brother. I have a question for you.”

“…”

Jeong-gyeom’s movements stop for a moment.

He made an expression of regret that he couldn’t continue the compliment he wanted to give.

But in the end, he smiles as usual again.

“Yes, ask.”

“…”

Min Bom was originally greedy.

I hated having mine stolen. When something came into my hands, I didn’t want to let it go again.

Until now, her greed was only invisible because she had pursued people’s love and fame.

But from now on, it might start showing up. She wanted something new.

Unlike before, it was also material.

It was something you could actually touch.

She did not expect that she would have such a desire.

Originally, I didn’t feel the need.

As much as I thought I was a superior being, I didn’t know that I would be interested in others like this.

…But the newly wriggling greed can no longer be stopped.

It seems like you should have

It was unacceptable to be touched by others.

she says.

“…Brother, do you like movies?”

Minbom was in no hurry. There was something I wanted, and I did not put my emotions first.

Like a fisherman, she knew how to aim for the right moment.

It was the same even now. take the steps

“uh?”

“…yes?”

Song Soo-yeon’s head turned.

Minbom didn’t care about her.

In the first place, Song Soo-yeon said she had no interest in this.

So it wouldn’t matter if he moved if he was interested.

You have to go slowly.

“I got a movie ticket, let’s go see it with me.”

Jung-gyeom watches Song Su-yeon for a moment.

“…Sooyeon too-“

However, Minbom cut off those words at once.

“-Just the two of us, brother.”

Minbom seduced Jeonggyeom with a cute smile like a fox, full of intentions.

“Alone.”

Once again, she liked that Jeong-gyeom was a loner.