177 – EP.8 Provocation

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Imina had to spend a week in unwilling quarters.

It was a decision by force, but Imina had no other options.

It was because it took that much time anyway to determine the dimension In-ho had crossed.

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During the week that Shadow eagerly analyzed the traces left by In-ho, she lived in a small log cabin made by the Heavenly Demon.

“I lived for about a year.”

When Mina asked how long she had been waiting for her, the Heavenly Demon frowned and replied.

The fact that it was a bit absurd was that the reason why he suddenly attacked was not because he was chasing In-ho,

It was because he was angry that he had to live in this mountain for a year.

“There is a world called dimension, and there are countless dimensions in this universe…”

“And when Inho dies, he crosses over to that dimension, right? Changing his form?”

It took some time to explain to the Heavenly Demon, who knew nothing about gods, dimensions, and possession.

She kept asking the same question, and Mina answered patiently.

Of course, even if Mina was annoyed, nothing would change.

Rather, if the fist flew, it flew.

Mina and the Heavenly Demon were killing time while staring blankly at the burning bonfire.

– Tak Tak Tak

The Heavenly Demon’s nonchalant voice fell beside Mina, who was thinking about what to do next while listening to the sound of tree branches splashing in flames.

“So, what kind of relationship do you have with Inho?”

It was a voice filled with strange questions and doubts.

“It was a work colleague. I was in the top position.”

“I guess it wasn’t a special relationship. How was Inho in your world?”

The Heavenly Demon asked if she was curious.

“I think he’s playful and says he’s not okay with things that aren’t… but he doesn’t like big fights.”

After thinking about Inho for a moment, Mina said.

“Being a person doesn’t change much. So, how was the dimension you were looking for while coming here? How did In-ho die there?”

Maybe because I met someone to share my story with? The Heavenly Demon continuously asked questions.

“Most of them were murdered… drugged or stabbed.”

After Mina’s words were finished, the deadly spirit of the Heavenly Demon spread throughout the mountain.

Seeing Mina put on a painful expression at the murder that strangled her heart, the Heavenly Demon quickly regained her energy.

“In most cases, there must have been some other deaths.”

The Heavenly Demon’s eyes shone sharply.

“That’s right. In my world, it was an accident. Train… So, by the standards here, it was an accident while riding in a carriage.”

As if she didn’t want to think about it, Mina’s forehead wrinkled slightly.

“It was a dog death.”

The Heavenly Demon decided clearly.

“…I won’t deny it.”

“In addition?”

“Death due to old age. He was a nobleman, so a maid by his side until he died… So, a servant took care of him.”

“Old age? hahahaha! I heard that your appearance changes, so it seems you have become an old man.”

Thinking of the old disciple, the Heavenly Demon laughed loudly.

“Anyway, I want to meet the servant who helped In-ho.”

“why?”

“I was thinking of giving him a prize for taking good care of his pupil.”

Mina thought for a moment of Emma, who showed a helpless smile.

The two exchanged stories about Inho.

As each of them shared what Inho had done in their own world, they began to pull out the nail of loss that was firmly embedded in their hearts.

Like that, I wanted to pull out all the nails.

“By the way….”

The Heavenly Demon, who had been silent for a while, slowly opened her mouth.

The trees that had been swaying in the wind all began to make no sound as if they had all frozen.

“Apart from the promise with the absolute, there is no reason for you to pursue In-ho.”

There was no Heavenly Demon who had been talking about In-ho with a calm smile until just now.

The face of the tyrant who overpowered her a week ago by pinning her to the ground was back.

“Why?”

At the words of the Heavenly Demon, Mina tilted her head.

“It wasn’t Inho who gave your heart to you in the first place, it was the existence before that.”

– kung

It felt like a large weight had fallen on my chest.

Mina felt sick to her stomach.

“I had a relationship with ‘Kang In-ho’ from the beginning to the end.”

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Despite Mina’s uncomfortable face, the Heavenly Demon continued to speak.

The Heavenly Horse had a triumphant face as if it had won the battle.

“By the way, isn’t that what you are?

The Heavenly Demon teased Mina with a fishy laugh.

Seeing an obvious sneer on her face, Mina blushed.

“No! I love Inho.”

Before leaving for the dimensional journey, I spoke to the goddess Nibir, who had said something similar.

Before and after changing, In-ho was In-ho to her.

i still love you

I said so.

“You said it’s a possession that overwrites your existence.”

However, as if to shake her heart, the Heavenly Demon continued to grunt.

“Then, have you ever thought that maybe your heart is fake?”

Suddenly, the Heavenly Demon approached and stabbed her chest with her finger.

It hurt.

the heart, not the heart.

“Oh, no. I said I love In-ho… In-ho.”

my heart doesn’t change

I don’t hate Mr. Inho.

I will meet Mr. In-ho and tell Mr. In-ho that he was wrong.

And I will tell you that I love you, and I will continue to love you.

“No, no, no… no, no!!”

Mina’s pupils went round and round.

“Give it to me. That ability.”

The Heavenly Demon whispered to Mina in a coy voice.

“What, what?”

“You seem so unsure of yourself that you can be swayed by just a few words.”

Tsk tsk, the Heavenly Demon clicked her tongue.

“Can you follow In-ho with that state of mind? Soon, your heart will collapse.”

The Heavenly Demon spoke as if he had seen the future.

“So, give it up. The ability to cross dimensions.”

The Heavenly Demon’s finger pointed at her black shadow.

“……”

Imina remained silent.

It meant rejection.

“under!”

The Heavenly Demon laughed as if she was full of energy.

She grabbed Mina’s collar with her right hand.

“This is the last time I ask you politely.”

The Heavenly Demon’s red eyes flashed.