“… … .”

It was an overwhelming sight.

After all, the scenery seen on the screen of a small smartphone is different from the real one.

The sight of countless armies flocking in was a far more daunting sight than I had imagined.

“hahahaha!”

However, what stood out more than that was his non-hyeong appearance.

He was roaming around the battlefield using his signature skill, [Goddess Departure].

When an enemy or structure is destroyed, the cooldown is reset [Goddess Out of Ghosts], which was quite effective against enemies with low health and high numbers like this wave.

“It’s me. Shouldn’t you walk through the thick fog? Dude, how do you cross the Samdocheon? That nervousness makes you lose your way.”

And there is one who is quietly showing off his presence.

[SSR Moon Shaman]

So Yeon

She was in control of the battlefield.

Possessing a unique constitution that is unaffected by the yogi of the three wards, she knows how to deal with the yogi itself by becoming a shaman of the three swords.

Miko are beings that can use magic even though they are not monsters.

And the magic they learned from [Yowang], who can be said to be the origin of yogi, cannot be ordinary.

Soyeon’s magic spreads the fog and creates chaos in the space itself.

Enemies are trapped inside and unable to escape.

Witchcraft is less powerful than magic, but its versatility is absurd.

As me, who has few means of attack, I can’t help but be interested.

Isn’t it a crowd control technique with a wide range and high hit rate?

“Hmm… … .”

After enough observation, look at the surroundings a little wider.

You can see goblins, including ＜Imae Mang-ryang (魑魅魍魎)＞ easily turning enemies into firewood.

“Well, it’s definitely the first wave, so I don’t think I need to step out.”

I guess I still have room.

In the first place, even in the game, the ＜Goblin Forest＞ episode was no different from an entertainment event between Bihyung and Soyeon.

Users can open their wallets only when they can feel the charm of the character.

There is no reason to be difficult now that these two characters are gathered in one place.

Of course, the waves that will follow will be even more powerful.

“It should be done quickly… … .”

The more time passes, the worse it is for me. My goal is to pick the fruit before the world tree withers.

The sooner it is, the better.

“Well… … .”

The first wave only calmed down after about 6 hours of desperate fighting.

The consumption of allies is greater than expected.

Because it’s not a game, the battle itself wasn’t resolved in an instant.

B-hyung looks fine, but the rest of the goblins probably only last 2-3 times.

“This is bad.”

Hitting the main body of the world tree has now become a goal that must be resolved beyond my personal wish.

We need to end this wave early. To do so, he and Alexios must escape from the main unit.

In order to do that, you have to solve the biggest problem first.

The relationship between Baekyang and Soyeon.

It didn’t show much in the first wave, but the subtle flow between the two divided the battlefield in two.

The purpose of each was different.

Soyeon only focused on tying up the enemies’ movements, and the goblins only focused on defeating them.

defense and attack. The two had to move organically, but they couldn’t because they couldn’t concentrate.

In order to break through the waves, you must overwhelm the battlefield.

In the end, it is said that the purpose to be preceded is to improve the relationship between the two.

* * *

After the battle’s follow-up was over. Oz moved in her direction to meet So-yeon.

“By the way… … .”

Oz looked up and looked around. I was thinking of going to the place where Soyeon is staying, but it didn’t seem like things would be easy.

“You don’t want to meet me either?”

Fog fills the surroundings.

It did not arise naturally.

Oz remembered So-yeon’s magic while dealing with the wave earlier.

This space must be jumbled and tangled to the point of being comparable to Samdocheon.

“Do you think it is right to waste energy like this when we should prepare for the enemies that will come in the future?”

“If you think so, you can just go back.”

It was Soyeon’s voice.

Oz listened intently, trying to find the direction of the voice as best he could, but shook his head.

‘I can’t do it.’

Her voice was coming from all directions.

“You know Baekyang, right? Why did you pretend not to know?”

“How dare I pretend to know him… … .”

Soyeon recalled.

I remember that moment clearly even when I close my eyes. The day Baek Yang reached out to herself, appealing to her.

what did she do then

“I left a scar that will last a lifetime. how i… … !”

I shook off that hand, treated him like a monster, and abandoned the friend I thought I was closest to.

Soyeon knew.

That Baekyang was looking for herself with the feeling of grabbing at least a straw.

How many years had she been seeing the world clearly even within the Three Tao Chun?

I don’t know why she’s wandering the Samdocheon.

That’s why you know.

“He is a coward.”

“you’re right.”

“Yeah, Oz. I know more about Baekyang than I thought.”

The daily routine of Baekyang, who has been in and out of Samdocheon almost all his life.

that’s just stupidity

It’s just a thought that you don’t know.

No, you should know the truth. that there is little chance

She was just repeating it to atone for the day.

But what would happen if we directly confirmed that she was alive? And what if you knew you had to live in Samdocheon for the rest of your life?

“Even if Baekyang meets me, it will only make her more painful.”

Baekyang’s guilt does not fade. On the contrary, more time will be devoted to Samdocheon.

In order to meet So-yeon, to atone for her sins, I will take a shortcut to the other world.

If so, what would you do?

Should I say something harsh to her?

To her staggering as if she would die any moment?

“It’s only right to pretend you don’t know, to just leave it as a suspicion.”

If anything is certain, things will go for the worst either way.

But if it wasn’t for that, Baek Yang would be constantly troubled and doubtful.

“Because you’re afraid, but you can’t be sure.”

And that doubt will become another fear and limit the places where her steps are directed.

“It’s better. Then, the time spent in Samdocheon will naturally decrease.”

The act of stepping into Samdocheon like that is burdensome.

So-yeon tried to save Baek-yang by carving another wound on top of the wound.

I thought that would be the most perfect way. If we can’t forgive each other, if we can’t hate each other.

Wouldn’t it be best to pretend not to know?

“… … In the end, the more yokai and people get entangled, the more unhappy they become. We cannot understand each other.”

Soyeon said as if chewing.

The gloomy weight of those words made Oz feel like riding on a mist and weighing down Oz’s whole body.

“no.”

Still, Oz raised his head. endured the weight of it. His face was stained with irritation.

“You shouldn’t be saying that to anyone else.”

Oz knows. The moment Baekyang tried to understand humans.

Even though it was a short meeting, it was obvious that a lot of effort was put into it.

But there’s no way Soyeon doesn’t know what even Oz knows. Even though she knows it, she denies it.

“Baekyang is a coward. That’s right.”

Oz recalled Baekyang’s earnest hand holding onto his sleeve.

“But you shouldn’t conclude that you will remain a coward for the rest of your life.”

Baekyang eventually asked Oz for help. She wanted me to pretend she didn’t know, but she mustered up a bit of courage.

Who is trying to ruin her efforts now?

“It’s the same with you, Soyeon. How long are you going to hide in the fog, terrified like that?”

another coward

[Contemplation – Activate]

Oz stared at the fog with [Contemplation] activated as much as possible. Of course, that much couldn’t pierce Soyeon’s fog.

But Oz was different. He already knows how.

Oz made his way through the invisible fog without hesitation.

Oz, who went that way… … .

“what… … .”

I reached Soyeon in no time.

“Yeah, you’re so shriveled up too. Soyeon.”

Soyeon was shocked.

It is impossible. It’s a fog that even youkai who are accustomed to yogis can’t penetrate. But humans broke through it.

“You’re just afraid to face Baekyang sincerely.”

“… … .”

So-yeon couldn’t say anything easily, as if she was overwhelmed by Oz’s piercingly blue eyes.

“yes… … . that’s right.”

I couldn’t say no.

Soyeon lowered her head. she is a coward He is a coward who does not even have the courage to unravel the already tangled threads.

He is an idiot who hesitates even though there is a way to solve it right in front of him.

I am afraid of what kind of despair there may be in that thread.

Soyeon was afraid.

The relationship between the two was halfway settled, and Baek Yang was constantly visiting Samdocheon.

the worst outcome.

“You are amazing… … .”

So-yeon looked at Oz and smiled as if she had collapsed.

“You are very brave.”

It was impossible for her.

It was too scary for her to find her way through this thick fog.

“So you can’t understand us. This fear… … . You can’t get over it that easily.”

“… … .”

Soyeon knew too.

Baekyang also knew.

It shouldn’t be like this. It’s a rare opportunity. Now is your chance to clear up misunderstandings. But my feet didn’t move.

Even if they forgive each other, can they go back to being friends?

Could it be that only guilt remains and hurt each other?

Because they were cowards, they did not have the courage to go through the foggy space where they could not see an inch ahead.

“No, I can overcome it.”

“how? How can you be sure of that?”

“Because Baekyang was able to summon up courage.”

Soyeon trembled with a miserable appearance, then shook her head.

In the first place, if she had really been able to muster up the courage, it would have been she, not Oz, who had come here.

Even so, Baekyang did not come.

The coward couldn’t move.

“Baekyang has been working hard to blend in with people.”

“It is impossible. we are so different The more you get to know each other, the more you harbor fear and alienation.”

“Yes, that is your fear.”

So-yeon trembled at Oz’s words.

hit. The root of the two people’s fear is ‘understanding’.

No matter how hard I try, the current situation that I can’t understand is frustrating and frustrating, and it’s to the point where I can’t breathe.

Headaches come and the eyes are blurred, becoming fear without a promise.

“But I decided to be a guide for people like you.”

Still, Oz laughed.

So-yeon looked at Oz, who had been wearing a serious expression until just now, with a bewitched smile.

That arrogant, self-righteous, confident smile made my heart flutter.

I had a feeling that it might really change.

“I have already told Baekyang the way and it is the way to come. Baekyang won’t get lost on the road and won’t repeat the foolish act of going in and out of the three provinces to atone for you.”

Oz raised his hand.

The tips of those fingers were filled with blue mana.

Magic draws a spell and deploys it.

Drawing it with your fingertips is something you learn at the basic level of magic.

“Didn’t the shrine maiden say that she couldn’t come out unless something special happened? If so, Baekyang will create those special things.”

But a foundation is a foundation after all.

Even with advanced magic, it was impossible to draw all of that extensive magic with your fingertips.

That’s why it’s strange for Oz, an elder-class wizard, to draw a spell by letting mana dwell at the tips of his fingers.

“As a festival, not an event. I will find a way to greet you.”

The mana on Oz’s fingertips began to turn purple.

Its nature began to change.

The magic formula is drawn elegantly as if drawing an amulet.

Yeah, that’s weird and weird.

“The two of you will go back to your old relationship and become friends.”

fairy magic

[Will-O’-The-Wisp]

The power to turn the impossible into possible.

proof for someone.

The purple flames created through Oz’s formula float in the air and shimmer strangely.

It seemed to blink, then appeared in a different place, exhaled heat, and in an instant shed a chill.

It was as if the nature itself was a ‘confused’ force.

What was thought to be impossible has now become a reality.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve already proven the impossible you thought was possible.”

Oz sent the flame high into the sky. It flickered and flashed in the sky like a signal flare sent to someone.

“I planted the courage you lack, so now you just have to follow the path I have revealed.”

The guide’s flame.

And at the point when the flame disappeared as if it were fading, an accident occurred.

A snowflake-shaped mark sprouted from the hem of Oz’s robe.

“Would that be difficult?”

goblin prank

[Moonlight Walk]

“Nope. I don’t think it will be difficult.”

Oz, who had been in front of Soyeon’s eyes, disappeared like a phantom, and Baekyang, a goblin, appeared as if to replace it.

“Wolha.”

Baekyang’s ultimate move, a guardian who swaps positions with a pre-designated ally. Steps to go to greet someone.

“I am here.”

Baek Yang, who had been cowering in fear all along, finally gathered up the courage to face the moon.