episode_0173

The story after that. (1)

The dark sky gradually lightens and a faint light of dawn announces the dawn.

Yeah, that’s how it ended. Everything.

Many people looked up and shed tears at the sight.

The light of the sun that I thought I would never see again.

Thanatos disappeared into ash. But… I had a feeling that I would definitely meet him again.

This was the second time I felt this way.

The first is Patruna, who guided me and helped me meet him. When she disappeared and her power entered me.

I felt it then. That as time passed, I would be able to see her again.

I slowly came out, looking at the scattering ashes.

My heart was moved by the sight of the dark sky gradually becoming brighter.

I wanted to share this heavy heart… with him.

*****

When I returned to Mokdong Settlement, Uncle Du-sik and his daughter Yeong-i, Uncle Han-cheol, Ara, and Pedro greeted me.

At first, they were angry and asked why we had sent them there, but soon, everyone smiled and thanked us for our hard work.

Those words made me cry a little and I cried a little there… but I still felt relieved.

Now, no more… the world will fall apart, no more days will pass where people will live in fear.

As I slowly entered the settlement with them, many people called my name and greeted me with many voices, laughing and crying.

We had a great time celebrating the festival until the sun set, shining down on us with so many people.

But there was no one there to be by my side.

That’s why I…

” Haaam. Sister, are you going? ”

Ara, who had laughed a lot but had also cried a lot, came up behind me and spoke to me in a hushed voice, her eyes swollen.

” Yeah. I should go now. ”

” Really? That’s a bit disappointing. I wanted to stay with you longer… ”

” And while you’re thinking about Pedro? ”

” Hehe… I got caught? ”

” Don’t worry, I already told you yesterday. ”

” Okay. ”

” And… Pedro and Ling are doing well. I’ll come see Cerberus with the kids later. ”

” Yeah. Take care. ”

After getting up from my seat and giving her a quick hug, we looked at each other, smiled, and parted ways.

Ara goes to where Pedro and Ling are.

I’m going to the side of the person I love more than anyone else in this world. And to the side of Su-ah and Haneul.

Coming out of the red ring, the place in front of me was Nodeul Island, not the Blue House settlement.

It was because of the message I received this morning.

– I’ll wait at the place where I confessed my feelings. –

A very short sentence. But his words make my heart flutter.

Let’s slowly approach the entrance to the settlement.

” Who, who are you…!? Huh…! A, a goddess…! ”

The man standing guard was frozen in place, stunned by the sight of me as I was attacked by the demons, and stammered.

Judging from the fact that she is called a goddess, it seems that the rumor that she is a goddess who has finally brought peace to this world has spread completely.

‘ Haa… If you react like that, you’ll get attention again… ‘

As if I was saying it out loud, people started to appear one by one and look at me as if they heard the word ‘goddess’ in the guard’s loud voice.

” Wow… It’s really him! ”

” Hey! How dare you call a goddess a human being? ”

” What on earth are you doing in our settlement…? ”

” First, call Dohee quickly! ”

Amid the chattering crowd, a woman approached me and offered to shake my hand.

” The goddess who saved the world. Welcome, Manienu. ”

” Oh… Oh, is that true for you too, Unnie? ”

Yes, the woman who approached me was Dohee, who runs Nodeul Island.

She looked haggard, but she smiled brightly as if that didn’t matter and held out her hand.

He held her hand and whispered as if he was embarrassed.

” Hehehe, you’re still you, just with a different appearance? ”

” Ugh… I, I want to go inside there… ”

” Have you come to see your beloved husband? ”

” Oh, not yet…! ”

” Yeah, yeah. Okay, let’s go in. ”

Nodeul Island, which I visited with Dohee, looked quite different than when I had been there before.

Makeshift tents were set up here and there. Fires were lit in drums to keep the weather cold.

And many people gathered were looking at me.

” Isn’t it a little messy compared to the last time you came? ”

” It’s okay. It’s evidence of everyone trying to survive. ”

” Phew, thank you for saying that. Well, thanks to you, I’m slowly getting back to my original form. ”

” Well, that’s good. ”

After leaving Nodeul Island, I walked through the square on Nodeul Island with Dohee and entered a building while talking to each other about what had happened.

I just thought it was a familiar looking building, so I didn’t think much about it and just followed my sister in.

But that was… like a grave to me.

Because… that place…

” Oh! The main character has finally arrived! ”

” Hey, Ms. Elena?! Oh, wait, I thought it looked familiar for a second, but here…! It’s a radio studio…?! ”

There in front of me was Ms. Elena and her colleagues, waving their hands and greeting me as if they were happy to see me.

Only then did I realize that Dohee had set me up for a trap and turned around, but Dohee was already waving her hand from beyond the glass door.

” Then, Goddess~ Cheer up~ ”

” Hey, wait a minute! Hey, Unnie!!! ”

The moment I turned around to run away, Elena’s spirits grabbed my body.

Before, I could only see them dimly, but now I could see them clearly. The spirits were holding onto my body and looking at me with eyes full of sorrow.

” Charlotte. No, should I call you Goddess Manieneu? ”

Ms. Elena looks at me with her long ears perked up and a smile as if she finds it amusing.

” Sigh… Just call me by my name… ”

I had no choice but to follow the spirit’s guidance and sit in front of Ms. Elena.

As soon as I sit down, people start preparing to broadcast and start explaining the script and other things to me.

‘ How on earth… did you know I was coming here…? ‘

Of course, Dohee could have told me in advance when she saw me, but it’s hard to say that because of the way people move…

It looked like he was preparing for me to come here.

” What, you think so? ”

” Yes? Oh, no. I just… thought you guided me well here. ”

” Ah~ But, you haven’t forgotten my abilities, have you? I’m also quite the information gatherer, you know? I already knew through the device that you were in Mokdong, but the moment you came here, you were already in my hands. ”

” Oh, that’s… I guess so. ”

I was somewhat convinced by what she said, and I prepared to broadcast under the people’s instructions.

Elena smiled as she touched the script among the people who were slowly counting down to start the broadcast.

” You did well last time, so don’t be too nervous. Oh, and don’t say anything until I give you the signal~ You’re a special guest. ”

” Okay. ”

The lights come on, music starts playing, and Elena’s voice can be heard speaking brightly.

As if it were something he had always done, he skillfully heightened the mood by telling stories from his own experiences or stories he had heard from people around him.

” Now that I think about it, there’s been a lot of talk about that ‘person’ lately~ Oh! Not a person, but a ‘goddess’? Well, who cares? Right? ”

‘Wow… He really is still doing whatever he wants just like before… Ah, so that’s why you brought me here?’

” Well, thanks to her, the darkness that I hated to see has disappeared and she’s returned to her original form, so I’m thankful. But, you all know that? That goddess. Actually, she’s the one who was on our radio show before.

Isn’t it amazing? I don’t know what happened, but honestly, it’s really amazing to see her call herself a ‘goddess’. How proud must one be to do that? Right? A self-proclaimed goddess? ”

Ms. Elena winked at me and gave me a signal while saying that. She slowly brought her mouth to the microphone.

” I’m not a self-proclaimed person…! ”

” Huh~ Really? Well, let’s move on from that! Today’s special guest. The famous goddess these days. I invited Ms. Manieneu. What do you think? I’m great, right? Right? ”

” Rather, isn’t it Elena who has more pride? ”

” I am a great forest elf! ”

” Yes, I guess so. ”

” What’s that reaction? That’s not fun~ Then, let’s change the mood. Okay, if you ask us questions now, the goddess will pick them out and answer them, so just throw them out! ”

As soon as she finished speaking, questions filled the screen.

There were many questions ranging from trivial to increasingly personal.

‘Wow… You’re even asking this…? ‘

Even questions that are a little embarrassing to ask in a place like this.

Ms. Elena stopped there without changing her expression, as if she had chosen questions that looked interesting and deleted useless questions.

” Okay! Time’s over! That’s it for the questions! How’s it going? Goddess. Is it okay to answer the questions? ”

” Yes, well… if it’s something I can answer… Ah! But it’s a little personal… ”

” Okay. Okay. First question. What are your three sizes, Goddess? ”

” You! Didn’t you hear what I said?! ”

When I slammed the desk down with a ‘bang! ‘, Ms. Elena started laughing loudly as if it was fun, and then said sorry.

” Haha! Just kidding. Just kidding. Oh, but I’ll tell you something for the people listening to this radio. When I first met the Goddess, she was a really small kid. She was really small, smaller than me.

But, when we meet again like this, oh my… one guy is just so squeezable… ”

” Stop it! Stop it! What the hell are you talking about…! ”

” Oh my! Why are you like this! Anyway, the photos have already been leaked! ”

” Seriously…! Bam! I can’t just hit him… ”

” Yeah~ You can’t? You can’t? ”

I couldn’t help but reach out to Elena, who was teasing me with an angry expression.

Elena banged her head on the desk with a ‘thud’ as she exclaimed, ‘I got it!’

The staff outside were also surprised by the sight, their eyes wide open and they looked at me, and they looked at Elena, who was not moving with her head on the desk.

I am…

” I did it…! ”

All he did was shout.