episode_0048

‘you… It wasn’t meaningless at all.’

This was Lepurun’s monologue after he took Ilho’s life by his own hands.

One of the many dolls?

‘no. You were the first doll to be made. That’s why I gave it the name Ilho.’

Saruna was the first love of my life.

Just as it was Rheasian’s first achievement.

The first time always had a special meaning.

Ilho was like that too.

It was the first piece I completed when I started making dolls in a box.

‘You were my helper, a great butler, and sometimes my companion.’

Ilho’s role was truly diverse.

If the memories made with Saruna were pure alcohol, Ilho was like water.

It’s natural for him to be by your side, and he’s been with you every moment since the beginning of your relationship.

‘Initially… I didn’t even think about doing this.’

I had no intention of killing Ilho.

However, the remaining time was not enough.

‘If not now, I wouldn’t have a chance to meet Saruna.’

No matter how precious Ilho was, I couldn’t give up on Saruna.

Because she was the woman I wanted to meet even as her life was dying.

‘I couldn’t help it because they kept blocking my path.’

Lepuren glanced sideways.

Lee Ho always has a smile on his face.

It wasn’t much different now, but his eyes clearly showed signs of being shaken by his brother’s death.

Lepurun did not press Lee Ho.

This is enough to set an example, and if you provoke him more than this, he may act like Ilho.

‘Now all that’s left is… … .’

The eager gaze fell.

There was Kamiel, tied up and sitting there like a man in a daze.

“Like I said, I’ll take your heart.”

“… … .”

“… I think it means you should figure it out yourself.”

There was no need for elaborate ceremonies.

Especially since the remaining time is running out and there may be resistance.

It was better to minimize any unknown variables as much as possible.

So, Lepurun stretched out his hand without hesitation.

Towards the place where Camiel’s heart is.

“… Deacon Ilho is.”

Repurn paused at the voice that came from beneath Kamiel’s shadowy face.

“Even the moment you tried to release me. You were worried about your safety.”

“… It was a useless worry. ”

“Useless worries… ? Shouldn’t you at least say that?”

“Is that all you have to say?”

“No… I thought after hearing Deacon Ilho’s words. I wonder if I can really feel at peace even if I give my heart like this.”

“You’ll die right away anyway, so it might not mean much. However, I also realized that I cannot take responsibility for what happens after that.”

“So… What are you going to do now?”

“Before that, please answer this one question.”

Kamiel opened his eyes straight and looked at him. And then he asks.

“Is it really right to save her with my life?”

“What does it mean?”

It was an ambiguous question.

“Everything. I wonder if she would be happy if she came back to life like that… And I am asking whether my heart is really what is needed to treat her.”

actually… Until a moment ago, Kamiel was not paying attention to her reaction after her death.

‘Because it didn’t matter what happened.’

That I was angry,

It would also be an appropriate expression to say that I was resigned.

It was the young lady who caused the extinction of her family, the villagers, and, in large part, her own species.

I felt betrayed and was helpless because it was already over.

‘So that’s what I thought… .’

I wasn’t thinking about it that way… .

Looking at it objectively, it was true that he was angry.

perhaps. It would be fair punishment for his actions of not caring about the young lady and not thinking about the future.

‘still… ‘This is not it.’

After hearing Deacon Ilho’s words, I was disturbed.

I was finally able to realize why that was the case.

‘There are things in the world that should not be done. ‘Is there any act that shows less respect for one another than threatening someone with their life?’

I would rather break up with you forever.

Not as dead, but as alive.

‘And, if I obediently give up my heart here, I would be wasting Deacon Ilho’s heart in vain.’

“… … .”

Lepuren could not easily answer.

In this situation, it was okay to lie.

In order to reduce variables, deceiving Camiel was the easiest way.

But my mouth didn’t drop.

He was also surprised by this.

Did he have any conscience left?

Why can’t I even tell a lie like this?

Lepurin briefly withdrew his outstretched hand and stroked his face.

‘The reason I was shaken by Ilho’s death… Was I no different…? … .’

I failed to show my cool at a critical moment.

The plan was already starting to deteriorate little by little.

How will this reaction of mine be viewed by that guy?

At best, it was a lie that he could save Rheasian with his heart.

It was something you might have already noticed.

‘no. It’s not too late. That guy can’t resist much anyway, so if you just take out his heart… … .’

I gather my strength and stretch out my hand again.

resistance? It doesn’t matter. The result won’t change anyway.

‘this… .’

Kamiel slowly took a step back from the approaching hand, but the distance between his back and the wall was very close.

Soon my back hit the wall.

This means that there is no longer any place to retreat.

He clenched his free hand.

I planned to grab that person’s hand the moment it approached.

however… He knew it too.

The fact is that it doesn’t even buy you a moment of time.

‘like this… ‘Is this going to end without me being able to offer even one decent resistance?’

It was a time when futility covered my eyes.

Cry… .

A low cry was heard from somewhere.

Kamiel’s eyes widened at that sound.

It was definitely a welcome sound.

but… What is this eerieness that slowly envelops me from my toes?

“What the hell is this… … .”

Lepurn, who was moving without hesitation, also muttered as if he sensed something.

Oh!

A long crying sound that could only be heard on a full moon night echoed throughout the hall.

It’s scary.

Kamiel looked down at his feet and opened his eyes wider.

“Ulkaya… … .”

It was the name of someone I was glad to see.

However, the place where the being came from was very foreign.

A shadow drawn in dim light.

The shape of a wolf slowly reveals itself within it.

Starting from the first part of the head, it gradually begins to turn silver.

The eyes, which had been filled with darkness, became bright with a bright yellow light like the full moon.

The silver wolf finally revealed itself.

Ulka stood in front of Kamiel and growled as if threatening Lepurn.

Crumbling… … .

It was a strong back.

But regardless of his sentiments, Kamiel could not help but be deeply surprised.

Ulka appears out of nowhere?

Of course, that is surprising enough.

Even more than that… The big reason is,

The moment Ulca emerged from the shadows, it was because of the energy I felt somewhere.

‘Why are you… .’

The energy of death that always surrounded my body in my dreams… I felt it from Ulka.

* * *

“You… … .”

Kamiel could not bear to continue speaking.

The embarrassment was so extreme that normal thinking was impossible.

He thought that meeting Ulka in the basement was all his fantasy.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to hide your traces so easily.

But now I see Ulka coming out of the shadows.

I could tell that Ulka was no ordinary wolf.

‘More than anything… .’

Ulka resembled the death that bound her.

‘What is this guy doing?’

Lepurn was also momentarily taken aback by the wolf’s sudden appearance.

But I wasn’t particularly surprised.

I just think that he was hiding his final move.

‘There’s one more thing that’s bothering me.’

He even sternly kicked out Ilho, who was close to him.

There is no way he would feel aversion to killing a mere dog.

“Lee Ho. Watch to see if that guy runs away while I take care of that.”

“… yes. Okay.”

Are you still unable to shake off Ilho’s death?

There was a hint of hesitation in the answer.

But this time too, Lepuren chose to just ignore it rather than reprimand it.

‘I may face difficult situations on my own. Not right away… When that time comes, you’ll need Lee Ho’s help.’

Until now, Lee Ho had only been a simple surveillance officer.

However, in the current situation where the plan was going astray without end, I couldn’t help it because I felt regretful.

Fortunately, small creatures like wolves were not affected by the prohibition.

This was a result he had already discovered through an experiment a long time ago.

There was no need to worry about dealing with something like that.

Saaah――

A thick black cloud falls.

The moment all these energies looked at one place, it was as if they were dead.

Uuuu!

Ulka also did not sit still and suffer.

A silver cluster that slowly spreads across the floor, making a strange sound.

It seemed to even surround Camiel and mark it as its territory.

Strangely, Lepuren’s power did not even reach the area marked as such.

Kugung-!

The two forces collided like oil and water that do not mix.

Lepuren was anxious.

I had no idea that his attack would be blocked.

‘If we keep going like this… … .’

As the game progressed, he was at a disadvantage.

The wounds were already wide open, and the rate at which life was fading away was accelerating little by little.

‘You have to push through it all at once.’

A quick resolution was the only answer.

Kugung-! thud! thud! thud!!

From the outside, it was just a loud noise, but I couldn’t tell what was going on.

But it was intense.

The violent shaking was like the mansion shaking earlier, no. If it was more than that, it would have been more. It wasn’t going to be any less.

Then, suddenly an unfamiliar voice was heard.

“Stop it. Leblue.”

‘This voice… .’

His head automatically turned.

When I heard the sound coming from the door, I saw an old man with white hair and a thick beard standing there.

“Aren’t you overwhelmed now?”

The old man who spoke in a very kind tone was someone Lepurn knew very well.

Because he was the main culprit who sealed his power and the highest adult of the Larun tribe.