episode_0058

A quiet silence fell.

As the story ended, I could feel an awkward atmosphere floating in the air.

“Well, I don’t mind helping, but shouldn’t it be in my best interest?”

If we continue like the guy said, Yoo Soo-ho will be the only one being fooled. I would prefer that, but it could have a negative impact on my trustworthiness in that regard. That’s why I needed to think about it a little.

‘Would it be better to give one hidden piece as a gift?’

There is some hidden piece of information that I don’t need anyway.

Since he knows exactly where it is, if Yoo Soo-ho works a little harder, he should be able to find it quickly. Above all, it would be useless even if he used it on me, and considering that in the original, the person who had it was Yoo Seo-ra, it was a good enough decision.

Of course, I don’t know if Yoo Soo-ho will believe me, but that’s the most I can do.

“…If you go to France, there is a famous ‘tourist gate’ near the Eiffel Tower, right? There is another gate hidden inside. There is a ‘hidden piece’ there, so take it.”

When he heard me, Yoo Soo-ho suddenly shut his mouth.

At that moment, someone’s eyes widened and he looked at me as if he was looking at a strange person.

“…How are you going to prove that?”

He looked like he couldn’t believe it.

Well, even I wouldn’t believe it, so how much more so would Yoo Soo-ho? Since I understand, I came up with a simple way to persuade him.

“I think it serves as proof that I can use mana.”

Originally, he was a normal person who obviously had no abilities. I think it would be sufficient evidence just because he was suddenly able to use mana.

“Any other evidence besides that?”

“Would I really tell such a lie?”

I finally answered like that.

Then Yoo Soo-ho nodded, seeming somewhat convinced.

“Yes, that’s enough. It’s enough, but it’s even more unbelievable.”

Yoo Soo-ho raised his head as if he was tired. He looked as if he was staring blankly into space.

Maybe it’s because he looks like a girl now, but he looks a little stupid.

There was a slight, unexplainable blankness.

I had no intention of opening my mouth until Yoo Soo-ho spoke, and as a result, the room became quiet once again.

I just feel like there’s a strange atmosphere flowing.

“…Do you know what that hidden piece is? If it’s useless to me, then it’s useless.”

Well, I guess you’re curious.

I hesitated a little bit about whether I should say that I knew. If I answered that question without thinking, a bad situation could have happened later.

But anyway, the moment I mentioned the hidden piece, it became meaningless to be careful about such things, so I answered lightly.

“This is a potion that reawakens the awakened.”

The guy was surprised by those words. It seems he hadn’t expected that. Because of that, Yoo Soo-ho looked at me with even more suspicion. I could feel a slight sense of unease.

Originally, the item was to be discovered by the main characters when they went on a school trip to France. By a great coincidence, Seo Jae-hyeok discovered it first, and Yoo Seo-ra, who was with him, used it.

The original story was supposed to be about Yoo Seo-ra becoming stronger. However, I also needed to be careful with Yoo Seo-ra, so I decided to hand her over to Yoo Soo-ho.

“Oh, if that’s true, that would be really great. Are you okay with that?”

“Yes. Since I am not an awakened person anyway, using it will have no effect.”

It was true.

Since it is directly described that it is just bitter water for an ordinary person to use, you can believe it. To be honest, if it was something that would make me an Awakened Person, I would have just taken it.

“That’s right. Okay, I’ll check right now to see if that’s true.”

“How?”

“I’m going and coming back right away.”

At those words, I tilted my head as if I didn’t understand.

“In short, it means that I am getting on a plane and going to France today.”

I never expected him to go this fast. That made me feel a little embarrassed and I naturally let out a hollow laugh.

“Then, have a safe trip.”

“Okay, then go and come back.”

After saying those words, Yoo Soo-ho went out.

As soon as I confirmed that he had gone out the door, I felt a momentary release of tension.

“Oh, I feel unnecessarily nervous.”

I muttered to myself, showing slight discomfort.

Because he was acting a little stiff as if I was a criminal even though I hadn’t done anything bad yet.

I got up from my chair and went straight to the bed and lay down.

Maybe it was because it was soft, but I felt a little sleepy. My head was also a little throbbing, which made me feel even more sleepy.

It was while I was taking a short break.

Suddenly, someone came in from outside the door. Thinking that it might be a suicide note, I sat up straight.

At the same time, I looked towards the door, slightly nervous.

‘uh?’

But contrary to my expectations, the person who came inside was none other than Lee Ji-hye.

‘Why is he here?’

Strangely enough, I had groundless doubts.

As I tilted my head without realizing it, Lee Ji-hye smiled slightly and came a little closer.

“Hey, why are you here?”

Eventually, I couldn’t hold back my curiosity and asked straight away.

“Most Korean hunters are in charge of this case. That’s why I came today.”

I can easily guess that arrangement.

What I really want to say is why did you come to my room?

I smiled awkwardly with that thought. Then, as if she understood what I meant, Lee Ji-hye nodded and opened her mouth.

“I’m worried about you too.”

“Are you worried about me?”

What do I have to worry about?

But Lee Ji-hye looked at me with slightly worried eyes, as if that wasn’t the case.

“Yeah, you said you were stuck at the gate too. I heard that news, so I was wondering if there was something wrong with your body.”

I can’t believe I’m making someone who isn’t my family worry.

It felt quite strange, but it wasn’t so bad.

“I’m fine. I was pretty much just sitting still anyway.”

“…….I honestly don’t believe it, but if that’s what you’re saying.”

Lee Ji-hye looked at me suspiciously.

Is there something you are dissatisfied with? I hope it doesn’t just fly off on me for no reason.

“Then I’ll go now. I came here after making time.”

Lee Ji-hye said with a kind smile. That sight was enough to warm one’s heart.

I gave her a soft expression as if responding to her smile.

“Then, be careful.”

Lee Ji-hye went out the door.

It was only for a short time, but it was enough for me to be healed. I guess it was because I felt at ease with the thought that I could trust Lee Ji-hye.

I pretended to make that expression for a moment, then sighed.

Then he slowly opened his mouth.

“Hey, Yoo Seo-ra. I know you’re outside. Come in quickly.”

There will definitely be one.

If not, it didn’t matter because it would just create a dirty, embarrassing history.

“You noticed this.”

As expected, it seems that the story was heard from outside the door called Yuseo.

She walked slowly into the room. She was still beautiful, with her long, flowing white hair. She was really pretty.

“Stop talking nonsense and get straight to the point.”

I don’t really want to waste energy on something like that. That’s why I wanted him to explain what happened inside as soon as possible.

“It’s really cold. Well, I like it that way, so it doesn’t matter.”

The guy gave a short, “Huh, huh” laugh.

“But honestly, I don’t know how to explain this.”

“What, just tell me what happened inside. What’s so hard about that?”

In response to my honest remark, the boy muttered to himself, “That’s not that easy.” What could have happened inside that would make such a smart kid groan like that?

I could tell that this was a story that had to be heard somehow.

“Okay. Let me summarize it briefly.”

Yusera said.

“I was caught regressing to the Masin Church.”

“……What?”

At that moment, I was so shocked that I couldn’t react to anything. I just stared blankly at Yoo Seol-ra as if my soul had left me.

“What the hell is that? You got caught regressing? Why? No, how?”

It was really nonsense. In the original work that I read, there was no description of Yusera being caught by the demon cult. On the contrary, she hid the fact that she had regressed from her colleagues, but in this world that has become reality, is that not the case?

So how?

How is that possible?

In many ways, many questions came and went.

“I don’t know. But I can guess.”

“Then explain.”

I muttered quietly in a serious tone. Then Yu Seo nodded as if he understood and said.

“I think they probably assume that people who are alone in front of the gate are people from the future. So I thought that maybe I was caught because I was alone.”

“That’s all? I can’t understand it. What else is there?”

It was an incomprehensible story that he only knew that the gate was in front of him and that he had returned.

“I thought about that a little bit. It seems like the Masin Church knew from the beginning that someone would regress. It seems like they were just certain who regressed because of my actions.”

Did you know from the beginning that someone would regress?

What the hell is that?

It was something that I couldn’t understand at first, but in an instant, a piece of information flashed through my mind.

‘The true purpose of the machine.’

The guy’s real goal wasn’t to destroy the world. It seemed like he had some other goal in mind.

‘And to achieve that goal, it was necessary to bring back Yusera?’

If you think about it, one of the plot twists that was not recovered from the original work was the return of Yoo Seo-ra. The biggest plot twist was how she was able to return, but it ended without recovering it.

‘Could it be that the person who caused the regression was a demon?’

It’s a ridiculous assumption. But I couldn’t help but think of one sentence over and over again.

”I see, so this was all according to the will of the Lord! All of it!”

That sentence that says things are going as the devil wants.

Couldn’t it be that Yusera’s return was also according to the will of the Demon God? After all, the only one who could tell that someone would return was the Demon God. That’s why he gave a warning to the Demon God believers in advance.

So that’s how the guys knew…….

It’s a hypothesis that’s too close to nonsense. But at the same time, when I think about the original ending, I somehow feel like it’s a little possible.

The ending where Yusera kills everyone.

‘I don’t know.’

No matter how much I thought about it, it was a fact I couldn’t figure out.

“This is so fucking shocking.”

I was lost in thought for a moment and found myself cursing.

“Well, that’s true. But it’s in the past anyway. It’s time to make up for that mistake now.”

“How?”

I said with a slight sarcasm.

Then, he frowned briefly, perhaps slightly displeased, but quickly relaxed his expression and opened his mouth.

“Get the hidden piece.”

“Hidden Piece?”

“Yes. I originally wanted to take it easy, but now that I’ve been caught, I don’t have enough time. So now it’s time to move.”

I see.

Certainly, it was from this time that Yoo Seol-ra began to take direct action. The timing was right. It was so right that a sense of needless anxiety rose up in my chest.

‘What should I do with this?’

In the sudden situation, I could feel my mind becoming a jumbled mess. I couldn’t think properly.

I feel like I’ve lost my mind.

It’s clear that Yusera is in a dangerous situation. Can she really escape this crisis by eating a few Hidden Pieces? No, isn’t this something that happened in the original work?

What the hell.

‘What should I do with this?’

That was the moment.

─Tiring!

[Quest, Yusera’s Help]

[Description- The regressor Yu Seo-ra is in danger! From now on, you must help her retrieve the ‘Hidden Piece’.]

[Reward – Sword Skill]

… … What is this?