episode_0366

“I heard you’re really popular these days?”

The natural park we had chosen as our meeting place. As soon as I sat down on a random bench, the people who had been waiting arrived.

[Rumor?]

“You’ve been taking production classes for days now. Last year you did it with magic, but this time you’re getting the hang of it with production?”

Baek A-rin approached me from behind the bench, put her hand on my shoulder, and asked. When I tilted my head, Baek A-rin’s hologram appeared.

-Click, click, click…!

-… What the heck is that? Telekinesis?

-It’s too detailed for magic. It’s not like it has a unique ability… right?

-This is driving me crazy. Some people can’t even do one thing with both hands…

What was reflected on the hologram was the scene from the lecture room I had just attended.

To be exact, I am floating around a dozen puzzles that fit together on their own, and I am using one hand to fit two puzzles together.

[ah]

“The power show is so overwhelming. I keep repeating this every lecture, every few days. Do you think word will spread? Or not?”

[I guess so…]

“Right?”

Baek A-rin covered her mouth with her hand and let out a small laugh. I smiled bitterly, embarrassed.

Since I was pressed for time, I was trying to focus and not pay attention to what others were thinking, so I often ended up like that.

“It’s still amazing to see it again. How detailed is the magic manipulation… ”

It wasn’t just Baek A-rin who arrived. Lee Ji-yeon, who met Baek A-rin in the middle and arrived with her, glanced at my complexion and smiled faintly.

“By the way, you called me when the lecture was over, the timing was good.”

“Sister, it wasn’t just good timing.”

“Huh?”

Baek A-rin shook her head. When the girl who was in the negative blinked, Baek A-rin clicked her tongue and shook her finger.

“Is this what Da Ha-yul intended?”

“Intention? What do you mean?”

“Think about Ha-ryul’s sensing ability. Why, it was said to be amazing even in China. He could accurately detect distant monsters and two-headed dragons. ”

“Sensation ability? Why is that… ”

Jiyeon Lee, who had been tilting her head, gradually became more confused. Baek Arin nodded in response.

“That’s right. If it’s that range, everyone will probably be able to get in. Plus, the information is clear enough to deal with it visually. ”

“… … .”

“We are basically in Ha-Yul’s palm 24 hours a day. Even now, the moment I come out to the classroom, I get a call… ”

[No, wait a minute]

As I was quietly listening, sparks suddenly flew. I hurriedly waved both hands at Lee Ji-yeon, who was causing an earthquake in my pupils.

[It’s a lie. Of course, I respect other people’s privacy. I usually try to limit the scope or just let out all the unnecessary information…]

It’s been over a year since I started dealing with the power of observation. Strictly speaking, the power of observation was dealt with before magic power.

Now, I’m saying that I’ve gotten used to it. Sometimes I get weird information because I’m not paying attention, but I’ve never done it on purpose…

“… That’s right. Your junior is definitely not that kind of person.”

[You’re my senior…]

The protest was effective. Lee Ji-yeon, who had been trembling slightly, straightened up and gave me a trusting look.

I knew that if it was Lee Ji-yeon, she would believe me. We fought together in China, risking our lives.

As emotion spread across my face, Lee Ji-yeon smiled faintly.

“Then what happened just now? Was it really a coincidence? Or did you sense it and contact me this time because you needed it?”

[… … ]

“… Junior?”

At Baek A-rin’s question that came from behind, she grabbed the necklace of confession. The corners of Ji-yeon’s lips, who had been smiling, twitched.

***

[It’s not true… Trust me…]

Hing hing hing. That idiom came to mind on its own. Jiyeon, who was walking, glanced down.

Lee Ha-yool wanders around her and complains about the injustice.

When you see the appearance of a puppy clinging to its owner, whining is a more appropriate expression than pleading.

Jiyeon Lee, who was looking down at that cute behavior, held back the facial muscles that were about to twitch.

‘That’s why I’m joking.’

Before arriving at the park, Baek A-rin was told of a plan to tease Lee Ha-yul.

-Sister, sister, I’m bored. Do you want to play a prank?

-Are you kidding? What are you trying to do now…?

-Oh, who do you think is the criminal?

Lee Ji-yeon, who had been the victim of Baek A-rin’s many pranks, was disgusted, but after hearing the explanation, she accepted it for now, saying it wasn’t too much of a stretch.

The result is this.

[It’s not real…]

“Hmm, on the last school holidays, he came in as if he was sure I would be in the room… Hmm… ”

[That, that… is forced…]

As Baek A-rin planned, we were able to see Lee Ha-yool whining and clinging to her.

The reactions are really cute and lively. That’s why people around me periodically tease me.

‘I guess you really don’t know.’

That reaction solidified my trust even more. If I had really been under surveillance 24 hours a day, I would have known about Baek A-rin’s mock prank in advance.

There was no hint of pretense to judge it as acting. I don’t blindly trust my own judgment, but I don’t distrust it either.

I couldn’t sense even a single bit of malice from Lee Ha-yool at the moment.

A child like that would be spying on her with malicious intent? That’s impossible. Even if he had sensed it, there would definitely be a reason for it.

“When I look at it, it seems like it can easily penetrate monsters’ armor and resistances and find out their weaknesses. What the heck. Since it doesn’t even detect the reverse, doesn’t it mean it can secretly find out my underwear right now? ”

[… … ]

“This is silent.”

… It’s a bit strange, but… anyway.

“Ahem, junior. So where is your destination?”

As Lee Ji-yeon cleared her throat and stopped talking obscenely, Baek A-rin fell down with a regretful expression.

Although I followed Raiharul’s instructions, I did not hear the exact destination.

[Umm… I’m here]

You’re here? Lee Ji-yeon and Baek A-rin looked around. They saw a forest with a spring vibe. It was one of the forests in the central area of Siyoram.

“What is this place?”

[It’s a cradle. The entrance is near here. You can enter from further away, but it’s better to follow the procedure as much as possible.]

“Aha, I see. It’s the Siyoram Bigo. This is the entrance, huh… ”

Jiyeon Lee tilted her head, her lips quivering. What are you talking about?

Baek A-rin had a similar reaction. She tilted her head and looked back at Lee Ha-yool.

-Woooow!

Lee Ha-yool pulled out his hand that had been stuck in space. The hand that came out was holding a gorgeous golden key.

A key with a serious momentum that looked formidable even at first glance. When pure white magic was poured into it, the key began to vibrate.

Lee Ha-yool nodded and stuck the key into the air.

Boom! A vertical line was drawn centered on the key that was poking into the air. The vertical line looked like a crack. Golden light was streaming out from within it.

Crunch! As soon as I turned the key, a gap opened up. The vertical gaps in the air on both sides were wide open like a door.

A wide open space. Numerous doors are hanging on the left and right sides of the endless hallway.

[It’s open. Let’s go in together now.]

It’s a cradle.

Before entering the Tower of Knowledge, this is the place where I had already received the key from the Vice President. I had already been there several times.

Lee Ha-yool turned his head, putting the key in his pocket.

Lee Ji-yeon and Baek A-rin. The two people, who were so shocked that they were close to being shocked, looked inside the room and then turned their gaze to Lee Ha-yool.

Among them, Lee Ji-yeon, who couldn’t close her mouth, stuttered.

“… In fact, you were the president, right? ”

[What do you mean?]

“… Just in case. I just said it once. ”

Lee Ji-yeon turned her head, her face slightly reddened at Lee Ha-yool’s expression of disbelief.

.

.

.

The structure of the Shiyoram Bigo was simple.

A long, narrow hallway. Inside the rooms on the left and right, there are items stored by type.

“Wow… What is this?”

Baek A-rin, who had been quietly following behind the leader, let out a sigh.

Even from outside the entrance, I couldn’t see the end of the hallway, and it was the same when I walked in.

No matter how long I walk, I can’t see the end of the hallway. It’s the same even if I focus my magic on my eyes to sharpen my eyesight.

-Clang!

“There are a lot of magic stones here too… ”

As I opened the door slightly, a soft blue color was reflected in the hallway. In the last room, which was large enough to fit a building of any size, magic stones were piled up like a mountain.

“Purity is also higher than that… ”

Besides, the quality of the door is not bad. Baek Ah-rin shrugged her shoulders as she saw the thick magic flowing on the floor.

Baek A-rin closed the door and looked back at the path she had taken.

A door that has been passed countless times. Gold shines through the cracks of some doors. It is a room that contains common gold and silver treasures.

There are also rooms that are tinted blue. These rooms are mostly filled with Roman stone.

“How many years’ worth of magic stones have been stockpiled just now? The quality is also top-notch, so should I buy more?”

“Even if you look at it roughly, it’s top quality or better, so I think it’ll last much longer.”

“That’s right, right? Wow… As expected, it’s the cradle of the city. I’ve been here before and seen it myself, and it’s amazing.”

Certainly. Lee Ji-yeon nodded and glanced at Ha-yool.

It is known where the cradle of the city is located.

Artifacts, elixirs, materials, etc. that are commonly used by the cradle are all stored here.

In other words, it is a warehouse where all of Shiyoram’s assets are stored, a place whose existence is only known.

No one has ever seen it with their own eyes, let alone come and see it in person.

This is because you don’t have to go into the store and look for the items yourself, but rather look at the items in the catalog and choose from them.

This is a place that pays that much attention to security.

‘Aren’t you the real president?’

The key to that secret lies with Lee Ha-yool. I heard that he had already come in alone several times and taken out what he needed.

It was an action that was virtually the same as having ownership. I couldn’t help but think of the formula Lee Ha-yool = President.

[?]

[Why are you like that?]

“… No.”

I tried to suppress that doubt, but it was dispelled by the innocent look of her tilting her head.

“… What did you come here to get?”

[I’m planning to make a weapon like the Bonghwageom for Baek A-rin and Lee Ji-yeon. I came here to find suitable materials to use for it.]

“Armed? If you make it, I’d like it, but… Um… “

Armed. Gift. Lee Ji-yeon smiled for a moment at those words, but blinked at the words that followed.

“Is that a beacon sword?”

The Gyeophwa family. The exclusive weapon that he possesses.

However, the Changhae and Taesan families do not have anything that can be called a dedicated weapon.

Bonghwageom is a weapon created based on the special properties of Gyeophwa.

Changhae and Taesan, who do not share such unique characteristics, do not have unique weapons such as the Bonghwageom.

[Yes, I’m going to make it this time]

Nevertheless, Lee Ha-yool insists that he will make it with confidence.

“… That won’t be hard… ”

Jiyeon Lee, who was about to give her opinion, suddenly remembered the image in the hologram she had just seen.

A dozen puzzles floating in the air. I heard that they were extremely difficult training tools, but it was a strange journey to solve them all at once and at high speed using telekinesis…

That’s not all. In just one year, he has accumulated martial arts skills, physical abilities, magic, unique abilities, fear, Taishan, Changhae…

“If it’s your junior, it might be possible… ”

Lee Ji-yeon took back her words.