Little by little, the mind awakens and the senses about the surroundings are activated.

The first thing I felt was the soft feel of my head supported and the hand running through my hair.

The refreshing scent of apple mint.

“Wow! Wow! Tww tew tew!”

“Hey off! Just don’t put your arms on! What kind of saliva has that effect and you’re cheating?! Won’t you go away?”

And a bit of an annoying noise.

“Oh, is it real? I also cured Oz-sama with this.”

“You’ve done a lot of biting and sucking, right? Like this sloppy girl! Did I teach you that?”

“Wow!”

“Yay! You’re going to go away?!”

Fortunately, I didn’t feel a gloomy sign among the sounds I heard around me.

Rather, what the hell are Baekyang and Bihyung doing? I want you to stay calm because this side who is listening is almost ashamed.

“Oz. Did you wake up?”

“I can’t help but come to my senses because the surroundings are so noisy… … Ughhhhh?”

He quietly opened his eyes and spoke as he grabbed his cheek.

Arrieta tugged at my cheek with a stern expression and said,

“really… … . What the hell am I supposed to do with Oz? You always work so hard that I can’t stand it because I’m nervous.”

Arrieta, who had been pulling my cheek for a long time, soon lowered her head and got closer, then smiled.

“Still, I like that kind of Oz. I guess I like people who know how to dedicate themselves to others.”

Arrieta giggled like that, then removed her hand from my cheek and brought it to her own cheek.

“You have a little fever.”

“Ah, um… … Yes.”

I think there is no choice.

Basically, the people around me have a sense of distance.

Furthermore, since Arrieta is blind, she tends to touch her often, so it’s only natural that her face gets hot.

“I want to look around for a moment, is that okay?”

“Are you asking permission?”

“I wandered around and the doctor in charge got angry.”

“That is the right decision. Then Mr. Oz? Please do not overdo it and come and see the results of the miracle you have created.”

Arrieta smiled brightly, supported my back, and lifted me up with her own hands.

I was a little languid, but she, who is weak, pushed me up with all her body, so I feel empowered.

It’s never because of a tight posture.

“Where are you going?”

“Well, isn’t there a place to check first?”

I’m going to see what kind of end [Baekryong] Jinseon and [Yowang] Kang Chul met.

My memory was cut off the moment I broke the barrier. The reaction came because he tried to tune the mana in a crude way.

I still can’t use my skills properly.

Divine magic and fairy magic. And to the narration. There is still a long way to go.

* * *

What I found at the place I visited by asking people around me were two graves next to each other.

“I expected it, but… … .”

It is the tomb of Kang Chul and Jin Seon.

“It’s a pity that we didn’t even get to say our last goodbyes.”

I haven’t seen the end of the two.

I don’t know if the two forgave each other or what kind of conversation they had.

just vaguely.

Through the fact that Kang Chul’s grave exists right next to Jin Seon’s, and the flowers placed on the grave are neatly placed on both sides.

I can only guess that the end of the two wasn’t bad.

“Don’t you think it’s strange?”

As I looked at that fact and smiled lightly, the passenger who came before me, who must have arrived a step later than others, said so.

[SSR Moon Shaman]

So Yeon

It was someone I knew.

Among the people here right now, he was almost the only one related to Kang Chul.

“Kang Cheol-nim isn’t completely dead. There are still three swords left, so it can be resurrected, right?”

“Is that a wish?”

“… … what you say is direct Umm… … . Maybe.”

As long as the Samdocheon exists, Kang Chul can be revived.

But that’s just an option.

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Kang Chul has lived with only Jin-seon as the meaning of life. It is hard to imagine that she would continue to live in a world without Jin Sun.

she must have fallen asleep

A very long sleep from which I will never wake up.

“Actually, I’ve been afraid of you all along.”

“I know. He shuddered at the mention of his name.”

“… … Wasn’t that enough? Anyway, so this time I had my own rebellious period.”

“Because you helped Bihyung and gave him a big blow.”

It’s called a rebellious period, but I think it’s gone a little too far.

“I thought that would be fine. Because Kang Chul is a monster. I knew it wouldn’t matter to that extent.”

“Actually, nothing would have happened. Of course, I was angry, but I wouldn’t have reprimanded So-yeon for that.”

“It wasn’t a monster, though.”

Soyeon said as if she was frustrated.

“… … It wasn’t a monster.”

As if brooding over regret, she muttered the words over and over again.

“Well… … . That’s it. What are you doing stupidly? There will be a lot of things to do in the future, so shouldn’t we just regret it like this?”

In fact, she has nothing to do.

[Yowang] is dead, so there is no need to live as a shaman anymore.

But to say that… … .

“… … Are you thinking of going back to Samdocheon? Did you finally get your freedom?”

It is the sound of letting go of the freedom that I have been able to get my hands on.

“I have to do what I can. It’s something only me and my sisters can do. But unlike before, you will be able to move freely, so when you are having a hard time, why don’t you take a vacation and go out to play?”

Soyeon brushed off her knees and stood up, stretching as it was.

Looking at that relieved expression, it seemed that it was not only the dirt on his knees that had been shaken off.

“See you again. Oz. Then in a slightly better situation.”

“Yes, under slightly better circumstances.”

We broke up with expectations for each other.

* * *

After visiting the tombs of Jinseon and Kang Chul, I looked for the others.

You must have been worried, so shouldn’t you show your face at least?

I’ve already seen Yang and Arietta, so the only ones left are Eleanor and Marie.

Eleanor, who would normally be noisy, is particularly quiet. It may be that you are looking at the atmosphere, but it probably isn’t the only thing.

“Welcome, Oz.”

The two were quickly found.

Eleanor was wielding an iron club she had obtained from afar and Marie was squatting and watching.

“Eleanor is amazing.”

“… … That’s right.”

She did the essentials, but was powerless at everything else.

Eleanor couldn’t work it out. It only played a role in giving variations to the case.

that would have been annoying

She said she wanted to be a person like the bright sun. But she was helpless. that’s why i’m trying

They are struggling to fill the gap.

“Come to think of it, didn’t you also say you had something to say to me?”

“Yes… … .”

I was staring blankly at Eleanor, who didn’t even look at her, perhaps because she was concentrating on her training, and something came to mind.

-And you know… … . I’m getting more and more faint these days… … .

I have a feeling that the situation is urgent and I passed it over, but when I think of that sentence again, a chill runs down my spine.

This, too, was not usually a problem.

Perhaps what Marie meant was what happened when she collided with Nokjeong in front of Mt. Bongrae.

At that moment, she lost herself and had an image of Thanatos.

“No, it’s fine now.”

“… … Are you okay?”

But Marie’s words were unexpected. I thought she must be afraid.

Isn’t the thing she fears the most is Thanatos?

Still, she said it was fine.

“Eleanor is amazing.”

Marie looked at Eleanor with a light smile.

There was longing in those eyes.

“I respect Eleanor for trying so hard. That’s why I’m not going to run away from something I’m afraid of like Eleanor, but I’m going to try my best.”

“I see… … .”

Perhaps the abnormality that occurred in her body could not be dealt with with a simple mindset.

But she says it’s fine.

It was the first time that she, who had always acted passively, uttered her subjective opinions.

“If that’s what you’re saying, then it’s fine.”

Then you have no choice but to believe.

A guide is someone who guides people who are lost, not someone who pushes a back.

You can’t hinder those who want to find their own way.

“Then I’ll be on my way soon.”

“Aren’t you talking to Eleanor?”

“Because we can talk at any time. It seems like it would be better not to disturb me now, so I’ll just go somewhere else.”

“I see.”

After a brief greeting with Marie, we move on to the next location.

next… … yes. It’s time to meet the representative of Mt. Bongrae.

* * *

[Baekwoon Geosa (白雲居士)] Nokjeong was giving instructions to several people, and [Cheong-O Geosa (靑烏居士)] Ungjeong was looking at Nokjeong.

Perhaps because of the fight between Tia and Kang Chul, the village was shattered.

It is unavoidable.

Since there was not enough time to cover the entire village with a barrier, he must have had no choice but to cook.

Rather, even though the two of them fought, it’s surprising that the shape remains.

“Well? Oh, is there a guest?”

“Are you all right?”

“what? You mean you don’t even know how to worry about this little thing?”

“no… … .”

No matter how old I am, they look at me like a child.

“It’s a joke, a joke. don’t be so upset I’m fine. Uncle Green is fine too. We are all fine.”

“It seems that there are people who have a hard time lying even when they get older.”

“hahahaha… … Do you have a lot of tea?”

“I wish I had kept my mouth shut, but it seems that way because I keep making excuses.”

Ungjeong scratched his head at my words, then let out a deep sigh and said,

“Actually, I knew. That Jinseon will die soon.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, Jinseon-nim is not good at lying like me.”

That’s another fact I didn’t know.

Come to think of it, Jinseon had never lied in front of me.

Perhaps he was a person who was uncomfortable with lies.

“I always knew the end would come… … . Still, it was faster than I thought. Is it because you live so long?”

“Isn’t death sudden, no matter how much time is given?”

“right… … . You are a grown-up.”

Ungjeong ruffled my hair as if he was proud of it.

Ungjeong, who had been there for a while, smiled and said.

“This will continue to be Mt. Bongrae. Mr. Nokjeong said he would do it so that it remains a place for wanderers to rest.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, so you can come to me when you’re having a hard time.”

Ungjeong said, pointing to the image of people working together to rebuild the village in the distance.

“Because we will stay the same.”

* * *

the last place you arrived.

That’s where I had to spend time to find.

Tia was sitting in front of the entrance of a building. It is a building with very elaborate spells engraved on it.

It must have taken so much time that it couldn’t be compared to the barrier he had put up when fighting Kang Chul.

It’s a barrier that allows her to open and close the door as she pleases, not simply to prevent outside intrusion.

“Um… … .”

Compared to ＜Skientia＞, it is not lacking, but in terms of performance compared to scale, it is rather a better defense system. Just looking at it makes me dizzy.

If there was such an excessive barrier, it would be obvious without looking at what would be there.

Spina eggs are there.

“The head of the school.”

“ah… … . Are you here? I could see them prowling all over the place.”

Tia had drawn quite a bit in the time she didn’t see it.

He must have been tired from fighting Kang Chul, but seeing that his eyes were swollen, he must have cried a lot.

To her, Jin-seon was an existence that could be called one of the few family members, so it was reasonable.

“What are you doing here?”

“What are you doing… … . You are taking care of your mind.”

“Are you having a hard time?”

“It has to be hard. But Grandpa Jinseon said that.”

Tia put a piece of candy in her mouth while wiping her tears with her sleeve.

“Rather than be sad, rejoice at the birth of a new life. That’s why you are taking care of your heart.”

“You mean to welcome me with a happy face?”

“what. Do you know what’s in there?”

“There is also a part where the head of the academy said, ‘Rejoice at the birth of a new life’… … . It makes me dizzy just by looking at it, but wouldn’t it be strange not to know?”

charge.

Of course, this is not enough for her, but no matter how you look at it, I think it’s too much.

“That too.”

Tia smiled and offered a seat next to her. I did not decline the offer and sat down together.

“Oz. Tell me something funny.”

“You mean something funny?”

“Yes, something funny or cheery.”

“Um… … .”

What the hell should I say to cheer her up?

I wonder if something so difficult has ever happened in my life. I feel like I’ve hit the biggest obstacle of my life.

“long long time ago… … .”

“No, you say a fairy tale in this situation? Are you crazy?”

“… … It was a joke.”

“no… … ha… … . done. Just go ahead.”

“Do you really?”

“yes.”

No, my mouth won’t come off when I’m told to do it.

What the hell is this situation?

Why did I try to tell a fairy tale about a dragon over 500 years old?

“uh… … . So once upon a time… … .”

“Why does the beginning suddenly change?”

As I pondered on what fairy tale to tell in my head to be satisfied, the words came out in vain.

Still, if I made more excuses than this, I thought Tia would laugh in a different way, so I ignored it and proceeded.

“… … So Dorothy went home with the shoes.”

When the first fairy tale that came to mind was released in an appropriate tone, Tia, who had a sullen expression, smiled.

“It’s fun. It’s the first story I’ve ever heard… … . It wasn’t bad. I need to tell Spina about it later.”

“… … I’m glad you said that. You have kept your honor.”

“What is honor?”

Tuduk.

It was the moment when Tia laughed at my honor.

A small but captivating sound came. It is a movement to get out of the world.

“… … You, look, you are waiting here!”

Tia hurriedly ran into the building at the same time as she said that.

A huge egg was placed in the center of the building, and the egg was cracked and moving left and right.

“Spinna… … .”

Tia was struggling in front of the egg, not knowing what to do. I wanted to do something, but I didn’t seem to know what to do.

Tuduk. Took.

And in the meantime, the egg continued to move, and finally, when it reached the cracked part, the pieces of the egg began to fall apart.

Took!

Then, with a loud sound, a large crack appeared horizontally, and then the crack opened… … .

“Haam… … .”

Inside, a child surprisingly resembling Tia, or Spina, appeared with a languid expression.

Spina stretched out and spoke to Tia, who was frozen.

“hi? sister.”