episode_0417

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The world gets excited and passionate about other people’s love stories.

Wei Seo-ryeon did not understand the concerns of such critics.

Until a few days ago.

Hocheonan, Heukmyo, and Yeoilye suddenly followed. As soon as it continued, the Dokgo-seol theory broke in. Even the vaguely excited Hyuk Kirin.

I never thought relationships between people could be so exciting.

‘There’s a reason why other people can’t use their own hands.’

What happened at the camp overnight?

What will happen again today?

We can’t just sit back and suffer because of the Dokgo-difference theory, so what can we do?

It was a time when Wi Seo-ryeon was letting her imagination run wild.

“Seoryeon.”

“Yes?”

“Have you not had time to meet face to face these days? Since you have some free time today, why not do some gambling in the morning?”

Hearing Wei Ji-cheon’s words, a look of embarrassment appeared on Wei Seo-ryeon’s face.

Wi Ji-cheon, who noticed that he was planning to stay at the campsite all day today, spoke to Wi Seo-ryeon.

“No matter how close we are to them, I wonder what it would be like for guests to visit them every day.”

“Um.”

Wei Seo-ryeon’s face hardened at Wi Ji-cheon’s point.

“Maybe so.”

Wi Ji-cheon nodded.

The first time is inherently immature. No matter how good you are, too much is worse than too little.

If you keep crossing the line with the excuse that you are just a close relationship, the relationship is likely to become distorted.

‘I’m glad I understood it at once…’

“But I have to go.”

“…What?”

“I think I will arrive late today as well, so I will tell you in advance.”

How could I resist such an interesting sight?

“Seoryeon?”

“Haha. it’s okay. Right now, Hocheonan and Black Cat won’t have time to worry about things like my visit. It won’t be rude or anything.”

“….?”

What does this mean again?

Wi Seo-ryeon hurries out before Wi Ji-cheon can ask anything. Wi Ji-cheon, who was following Wi Seo-ryeon, who soon disappeared, muttered.

“I should check.”

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“Phew.”

Hyukkirin sighed and walked through the forest.

Heukmyo and Yeo Il-ye linked arms with Hocheonan as if showing off to subdue Dokgo Iseol.

Dokgo Iseol, who had been running wild, became calm, perhaps because he was shocked.

Hyuk Kirin, who was next to him, was equally shocked.

It seemed like only yesterday that the three of us were worried, but suddenly the differences widened and the evidence that we had grown apart was revealed before our eyes. From then on, Hyeok Kirin lived with a sigh.

“Haaa…”

if.

If there had been no Dokgo Iseol, would I have been able to link arms with Ho Cheon-an?

It was a time when I was looking up at the sky with a gloomy expression while thinking such things.

Sabak.

“Were you here?”

It is said that even tigers will come when they speak, and Dokgo Yi Seol appeared. Even though anyone could see Hyeok Kirin’s complexion with complex thoughts, Dokgo Iseol smiled and spoke.

Hyeok Kirin looked at Dokgo Iseol with complicated eyes.

“This is the first time we’ve talked since then, right?”

“Yes. Yes.”

“Hehe, I felt sad inside at that time. I tried so hard to become friends, but he kept his distance and avoided me.”

“…That’s right.”

Hyukkirin thought of Sanghwaru and nodded.

“No matter what the purpose or circumstances were, isn’t fate meant to be? Since this is also fate, I would like to ask you to at least be my friend.”

Hyeok Kirin thought when he heard those words.

To put it negatively, it was a truly shameless request, and to put it positively, it was a truly bold action.

In response to the request for Dokgo Iseol, Hyuk Kirin expressed his impressions.

“You’ve changed a lot.”

The story of Dokgo Yi that Hyeok Kirin remembers was more noble and gentle. In the end, to avoid a power struggle, they moved their headquarters to Giru and quietly increased their power.

Also, what was the way he expressed his love for Yong-maeng?

To catch a general, shoot the horse.

The days when I became close with Hyeok Gi-rin in order to attack Yong-maeng. Hyeok Kirin recalled the Dokgo theory at that time. I looked at Yong Yong-maeng with affectionate eyes, but instead of holding him by force, I was happy to see Yong-maeng’s back from a little distance away.

There was a leisurely feeling of satisfaction just watching him as he slowly narrowed the distance to Yong Yong-maeng through Hyeok-ki-rin from afar.

But what about the current Dokgo theory?

As soon as I joined, didn’t they start calling me Gaga? Don’t you feel confident in confrontation with your companions?

Since they were literally rushing at him at any cost, Hyeok Kirin wondered if the Dokgo Yi theory in front of him now was the Dokgo Yi theory back then.

“Yes.”

Dokgo Iseol nodded in agreement with Hyuk Kirin’s words.

“At that time, I was a foolish woman who thought that since I had been rejected, the only way was to meekly back away, and that the pain would go away if I crouched down like that.”

Dokgo Iseol recalled that time.

After letting Yong-maeng go, I was just hurt and soothed it with alcohol.

As Dokgo Iseol disinfected his throbbing chest, he realized a profound realization.

“I was a fool. If there’s something you want, you have to take action to get it, so why wait? If it’s locked, you just have to knock. If it doesn’t open, you just have to break it.”

What should I do if I cannot give up this feeling?

The conclusion was truly simple.

You must remove and destroy anything that stands between you and Yongjimaeng.

To do so, strength was needed, and Dokgo Iseol continued to grow and grow in strength.

To keep Yong-maeng by his side.

Hyeok Kirin clenched his fists as he heard Dokgo Iseol’s inner thoughts through his eyes.

Dokgo Yi-seol was prepared to give up everything and conveyed his feelings to Ho Cheon-an, who was a Yong-maeng.

After that, I burned my heart toward Yong-maeng and changed myself.

On the other hand, what did he do?

I was afraid that my current relationship would break up, and I spent a lot of time doing nothing.

I wasn’t blaming Dokgo Iseol for ruining the opportunity that Heukmyo and Yeo Il-ye had provided.

The real problem was that he didn’t do anything for this long, until Heukmyo and Yeo Il-ye created an opportunity.

Hyeok Kirin slowly reflected on the problem.

Why haven’t I been able to convey my feelings to Ho Cheon-an?

This was because, regardless of his feelings, Hyuk Kirin could not solve realistic problems. It is not easy to insert the word ‘lover’ into both the cross-dressing women, Hyeok Kirin and Princess Yuya.

If you become a lover with Ho Cheon-an, you may have to give up one, or perhaps both, of the two identities you have been barely maintaining.

We may have to offer that option to Ho Cheon-an, who managed to reconcile our incompatible identities.

That was the crucial reason why Hyuk Kirin could not express his feelings out loud until now.

Hyeok Kirin thought while looking at the Dokgo Yi theory.

‘After all, I can’t be like Dokgo Iseol.’

He becomes a lover with an imperial princess and a lover with a disguised gender.

Just those words alone bring to mind numerous problems.

It was like drinking kimchi soup first, but if she and Ho Cheon-an become lovers, Ho Cheon-an will bear a lot of burden. Hyeok Kirin never wanted to be a burden to Ho Cheon An.

then.

What if I had no choice but to confess my feelings and carry that burden on Ho Cheon-an?

‘I will have to give you more than the burden I will be carrying.’

Hyeok Gi-rin was afraid of putting a burden on Ho Cheon-an. Hyeok Kirin’s passive attitude changed.

“I can well guess why Lee Seol came to see me.”

Dokgo Iseol guessed that something was wrong from Hyuk Kirin’s relaxed eyebrows.

“This is what it meant to be an alliance.”

“…I won’t deny it.”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I plan to try my best in my own way.”

Dokgo Iseol looked into Hyeok Kirin’s eyes and let out a long sigh. This was because Hyuk Kirin’s strong will was clearly visible in his eyes, as if he had already made up his mind.

“It’s a shame.”

Dokgo Iseol realized that it was useless to talk any more and sighed.

Hyeok Gi-rin during Sanghwaru was also like this.

Since he is a pure and loving person, it looks really soft and would easily fall in if you poke it hard, but the core inside was actually very hard.

“Then. Have a nice walk.”

Hyeok Kirin suddenly leaves with a light complexion. Dokgo Iseol sighed as he looked at Hyeok Kirin’s back.

I wanted to form an alliance with Hyuk Kirin to counter Black Cat and Yeo Il-ye, but somehow only Hyuk Kirin was awakened, so it was like scraping and making a mess.

“It’s not easy.”

The situation became a little more difficult, but the fighting spirit in Dokgo Iseol’s eyes did not go away.

When did you ever expect it to be easy?

Dokgo Iseol also soon moved in the direction where Hyeok Kirin disappeared.

Hyuk Kirin, something will change in the future.

Because it was impossible to fall behind Hyuk Kirin like that.

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The fate of a relationship that led to Dang Do-yeon’s betrayal.

The Dokgo Yi theory appeared shortly after that.

Hearing and deprivation of liberty.

The joining of the Dokgo theory.

The conflict between Dokgo Iseol, Heukmyo, and Yeo Il-ye.

The time of karma faced with black cat and Yeo Il-ye’s arms linked together.

That wasn’t the only change.

“I’m sorry, but I think I’ll have to stop gambling now.”

“Hmm. I understand.”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“If it’s gratitude, I should be thankful.”

“…?”

“Ah, forget what I just said. Gambling can be enjoyed with party affiliation. Isn’t it?”

“Yes. We’ll just be enjoying gambling among ourselves, so just pretend we don’t exist.”

To me, it sounded like a bolt from the blue.

Because of the above events, Hyeok Kirin’s gambling lessons were suspended, but I was eagerly waiting for them to resume.

Because it was the only way to legitimately escape from the situation where it was difficult to breathe.

Now that I have a lover, I won’t be able to hold her in my arms or hold her in my hand, but anyway, my only hope was to resume gambling classes, but Hyeok Kirin personally broke that up!

“Tuesday, Sowol Sojeo. If touching your body feels burdensome, try the old method…”

I tried to catch Hyuk Kirin by calling him the pseudonym he had been using ever since he joined the group, but Hyuk Kirin refused more resolutely than anyone else in the world.

“It’s okay. It would be a shame to take any more of Hocheonan Ronin’s time.”

no. Please let me take gambling lessons.

I desperately tried to call for help, but what came back was Hyeok Kirin’s nod, stronger than ever.

I don’t know why, but I couldn’t help but lower my head as I saw Hyuk Kirin burning with determination and convinced that this was right.

Now, will I die from lack of oxygen because I’m stuck and can’t breathe, or will I die because my stomach explodes while I’m not eating well? With that in mind, I accepted the whole situation, giving up the only way to break through.

however.

The situation turned out differently than I expected.

Hyukgirin started circling around me.

“Here, the towel!”

“I will do the dishes!”

Hyuk Kirin suddenly started hovering around me and taking care of various things. He pays attention to my every move with eyes like a squirrel hunting for an acorn, and when something happens, he rushes over to help.

For example, when retying the tent straps.

They say they bring water or towels after the frequent misting.

Perhaps the group was also influenced by the cuteness of the white giraffe, but it felt like both the black cat and the yellow giraffe were quietly moving away as the white giraffe hovered around me. The Dokgo Yi Seol also seemed to be watching for now.

As a result, I was able to catch my breath as Hyeok Kirin circled around me.

“Why don’t you at least have a cup of tea.”

“Oh, thank you.”

I said hello to Hyeok Kirin with all my heart. Is this the first time you can breathe comfortably in a few days?

I wondered what on earth I should do when I refused to take gambling classes, but I was twice as grateful that they gave me some breathing room.

Is Hyeok Kirin repaying the gambling lessons in his own way?

“Hehe, it’s no big deal.”

The princess who gave me peace looked very proud when I said thank you.

What is this cute creature?

I could barely resist the temptation of a small head that called for an intense pat.

“Phew.”

Is this the sweetness of an oasis in the desert?

For the first time in a while, I was so nervous that I leaned back on a simple chair instead of straightening my spine.

I didn’t take the gamble that I was looking in this direction and was worried about Tang Xiaoyeol and Wei Xielian who were constantly simmering, but even if the two of them were planning to hold a gambling match, I should enjoy my rest now.

I don’t know how long the lull Hyuk Kirin worked so hard to create will last, so I need to take a break while I can.

“Then I will come again tomorrow.”

I had been pretending to gamble all day, leaving Wiseoryeon without knowing what I had been doing all day, and falling asleep with a sigh of relief that the day had ended without any problems.

Late at night.

I jumped up at the familiar but unfamiliar presence of the Black Dragon.

On a chair in front of a bonfire that was burning overnight, a man with dark hair and red eyes was basking in the fire.

“It’s been a while. Hocheonan.”

Cheonma Wijicheon visited the campsite.