episode_0147

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Hongryeon thought while leaning her head on his leg.

My heart skipped a beat when I heard that Yuwol had helped Chaejin.

Actually, if you think about it, there was nothing strange about it.

If it weren’t for Yuwol, he would have been frustrated and wouldn’t have been able to escape from the Mirror Mirror, so what would have been different if it had been her?

I was nervous. I was wondering if Chaejin was going to hit him harder than he was.

I thought she might have been the first to have the right to sit next to the giant tree called Yuwol.

That’s why I felt sick to my stomach.

Anyway, he reached out to Chaejin too.

But what can you do? Being this kind of person.

A person who can reach out to others without hesitation.

I liked it because he was that kind of person.

Hongryeon slightly raised her hand and touched his leg. He didn’t show any reaction to that touch.

“Hongryeon.”

“……”

I hurriedly pretended to sleep and closed my eyes, but I had no choice but to gently open my eyes as the gaze continued. His gaze was meeting her own.

“The sun is slowly rising.”

it’s a shame.

This convenience.

I feel like the warmth of leaning against this huge thing is coming to an end.

But we can’t keep doing this forever.

That’s why Hongryeon bit her lip slightly.

Still, wouldn’t it be okay to pamper him a little?

Therefore, looking up at him, Hongryeon softly whispered.

“…June.”

“Tell me.”

“…Can you pet me?”

As I said this, my heart was pounding. Isn’t this something I said for no reason? I asked him to wait, said I wasn’t at the level to be around him yet, and then he treated me like this.

Hongryeon closed her eyes tightly.

And then, there was a hand touching her hair. It was a big, rough hand.

“Ah…”

A small exclamation naturally flows out. The hand that was gently stroking her was flowing down her red, long hair. It was so comfortable and sweet that Hongryeon gently closed her eyes.

At least at this moment.

So much so that I can forget everything.

“Now let’s wake up.”

When the hand that was stroking her left, she let out a small breath.

But this joy.

The happiness of being pampered by him will give you the strength to go further.

“Ussa.”

Hongryeon slightly cheered and stood up.

It seemed like I was lying against him for a moment, but quite a long time had already passed.

Hongryeon smiled and held out her hand to the sitting man.

“Shall we go back?”

“Ah. and. As soon as you return, insert the Jeonghae sword into the center of Hongseongmun.”

“Huh? Why?”

“Because that will purify the ghosts that have been dwelling in Hongseongmun. Then won’t you get better when you practice? Of course, I don’t think Hongseong Shingong will be affected by that, but…”

“Does Jeonghaegeom have such effects? and. How did you know that?”

“You can learn a lot by reading books. Since you said you read a lot, I’ll give you something good.”

uh. well.

I think the book you read and the book I read are a little different.

Feeling embarrassed for no reason, she quietly avoided his gaze, and Yuwol smiled at Hongryeon.

“You always think of Hong Seong-moon. I hope this helps.”

Hongryeon shook her head at Yuwol’s calm words.

“…I’m not just thinking of Hong Seong-moon.”

Something important in her thoughts.

Although it is not Hong Seong-moon, it is equally important.

Hongryeon looked at Yuwol and smiled ecstatically as if she was melting.

Now, I am on my way back out of the completely purified ghost land.

But perhaps because it was winter, there was no one to be seen on the roadside.

Therefore, the only sounds were the clattering of cart wheels and the occasional horse galloping.

It was Hongryeon who opened her mouth during the peaceful and quiet journey.

“That… Chaejindo. Do you know?”

The hand holding the reins shook slightly. From that alone, I felt like I had a rough idea of Yuwol’s answer.

“That’s right.”

okay. Well then.

So, would Chaejin have stayed still? Hongryeon shook her head. I’m sure she confessed to him like herself.

For some reason, my expression has been nice these days.

Hongryeon slightly looked up at Yuwol. He is a very sinful person.

“Why are you doing that?”

“It’s nothing.”

And then I gently rested my head on his shoulder. Hongryeon smiled as she saw the hand holding the reins gaining strength again.

“You said you can look forward to it when things are hard.”

“That’s right.”

“So.”

It’s hard to think that Chaejin confessed to you.

But he didn’t say what he was thinking. Because it’s obvious that it will be a burden to him.

“I think I’ll have a lot to do when I get back.”

okay. There will be a lot of work to do. There are a lot of things you have to do to be able to stand by his side.

“I have a question. To what extent do you have to be satisfied? ah. I’m not urging you.”

“Ahaha… I don’t know.”

Hongryeon glanced at the sky. To stand next to a giant tree and protect it…

“At least, I want to become much stronger than I am now.”

okay.

More than now.

If possible, a strong person who can wield strong energy.

In other words, if you rise to at least a level similar to the Sword Master, wouldn’t you be able to stand next to a special and huge person like you?

As she muttered to herself, Yuwol only looked at Hongryeon once and did not open her mouth any more.

“You’re not asking if it’s possible?”

“You can do it.”

Geomsung always supported him and always told him that it would be possible.

But is it really possible until I meet Yuwol? I often thought about this.

But a clear goal emerged and earnest motivation arose.

So I didn’t think it would be impossible.

Hongryeon thought as she gently rubbed her head on his shoulder.

I will definitely do it.

That I will definitely be by your side.

“Ah. But is it really okay for me to have this? Items that can block demonic energy are quite valuable.”

“Because you need it more than me.”

Yuwol spoke clearly this time, and Hongryeon smiled happily at his unchanging appearance.

They left around morning and returned to Seomhwachon around evening.

When the evening business started, the cart stopped in front of the guesthouse and Yuwol spoke to Hongryeon who was getting off the cart.

“Would you like to go after dinner?”

“Mmm. I’d like to, but I have to go back quickly. Ryuhyun must be making dinner alone.”

“Then take something with you. Thank you for your hard work this time.”

“What is the hardship? Was it just fun?”

okay. It was fun. It was a journey I took with him, and I confessed to him, although with conditions attached.

I looked at his sleeping face for a while, laid down with his legs on my back, and even stroked his head.

Him, and to him, to him…

When Hongryeon blushed slightly, recalling the memory of that time.

“…are you here now?”

A familiar voice was heard from the guest room.

A black-haired beauty lightly walks out.

It was Chae-jin, who was also his romantic enemy and rival.

Looking at it now, I could feel that honey was dripping from Chaejin’s gaze towards Yuwol.

Hongryeon looked at Chaejin in silence, and Chaejin smiled faintly as if he had noticed her gaze.

“You had a hard time. I have finished preparing for dinner.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“And something happened while you were away. Would you like to talk later after dinner and a drink?”

When Chaejin spoke as if telling her to listen, Hongryeon slightly clenched her fist.

But I guess I’ll just have to laugh and move on from here. Because I don’t want to show that I’m jealous.

“Then I’ll just leave. Hehehe. Because I didn’t sleep well last night. Let’s get some rest today.”

It’s not a lie. Because he didn’t sleep a wink while she was cutting his leg.

But guess what? You should have seen Chaejin’s eyes sparkle slightly.

Hongryeon smiled slightly and took a step back while receiving Yuwol’s greeting.

“Ah. And I will wash these clothes and give them to you. But it’s okay, right?”

“It doesn’t matter. Is there really a need to increase work?”

“Hehe. Well, this is nothing?”

Hongryeon held up the clothes he had been wearing throughout the trip. Then, I slowly approached him with cat-like leisurely steps and whispered softly.

“Is it okay if I come down when I’m having a hard time?”

“Of course.”

My heart pounded at the answer.

Hongryeon giggled softly and then turned around.

It’s really time to go back.

It’s very unfortunate, though.

Still, he will be here.

In the end, I couldn’t refuse the invitation.

After receiving some dishes from him and returning to Hongseongmun, the sisters welcomed her. After greeting them and returning to her room, she saw the dagger she had received yesterday.

A beautiful dagger that he said suited him well.

Every time I touch the dagger that matches the color of my red hair, I am reminded of what happened when I was with him.

Hongryeon grabbed his clothes. And then, I gently hugged him and closed my eyes.

Is it because he was wearing it while visiting the ghost land?

The clothes where only his scent was felt at first were mixed with his own scent.

The good, uplifting scent it creates tickles your nose.

ah. It was good.

It was really good.

Hongryeon, who had been enjoying the scent mixed with his and her own scent for a while, hung up Yuwol’s clothes. But I have to wash it. Let’s wash it a little later.

Because I want to enjoy his scent more.

Hongryeon calmed herself down by clearing her throat and headed to the center of Hongseongmun Gate with Jeonghae Sword in hand.

The center of Hongseongmun Gate.

In the center of the central training hall where the monks were training, Hongryeon lightly stabbed the Jeonghae sword.

At that moment, a refreshing energy quickly spreads around.

The ghosts remaining in Hongseongmun disappear and the energy of nature takes over.

Certainly, this energy will be of great help to the training of the Four Masters and to the development of Hongseongmun.

Hongryeon pulled out the Jeonghae sword and put it in her bosom and glanced toward Seomhwachon.

How long has it been since we broke up?

“…I miss you.”

I missed you.