episode_0054

Choi Na-yeon, who ran forward, moved with a more powerful force than before.

In a situation that unfolded like a novel, some people might find it funny, but at least I didn’t. On the contrary, I could feel extreme anxiety and fear.

This is not a light situation.

The fact that she changed so much just because I said a few words to her means that she is in danger. It could have unpredictable negative effects in the future.

I could feel my fingertips shaking slightly.

Of course, there may be some good points. The best part of it all was probably the fact that Choi Na-yeon would listen to what I said.

But that shouldn’t be the case.

If I continue like this, there may come a day when I respond immaturely and it could even harm Choi Na-yeon.

‘Yeah, because I’m not perfect.’

Think back.

I’ve already made mistakes several times.

Especially when I first got possessed, I thought that I could survive only with immature and strange plans that anyone could see. I just tried to get by. That’s why I’m not perfect, and on the contrary, I’m just an immature, ordinary person who makes a lot of mistakes.

Above all, Choi Na-yeon might suddenly burst into negative emotions without anyone knowing. I think it’s possible, given the danger.

Obviously, I don’t have the confidence to handle it.

That’s why Choi Na-yeon’s condition isn’t very good right now.

So, we need to solve this somehow right away.

‘What the fuck do I do?’

I’m so lost because I can’t think of a way.

Since I am not the type of person who can speak very logically, I was at a loss as to what to do.

In front, Choi Na-yeon moves around quickly. It’s a speed that’s hard for me to keep up with, but it’s definitely a different look from before, and she looks confident.

‘What should I say?’

I don’t know either.

Maybe it’s a burden I have to carry. But I can’t just sit there and do nothing, so I keep thinking about it.

‘Oh, really. Let’s defeat the boss monster first and then think about it.’

My head is spinning for no reason. I still haven’t cleared the gate, so I need to take care of that first.

After that, you just have to figure out how to have a conversation.

When that time comes, anything will happen.

I stared at Choi Na-yeon and looked around her. I immediately loaded my gun and prepared to fire to eliminate any possible danger.

Several monsters were about to rush towards Choi Na-yeon. I looked at them, slowly aimed, and pulled the trigger.

Bang, bang!

The bullet fired from the muzzle struck at a speed that was too fast to be seen with the naked eye.

The monster I hit backed away, bleeding slightly. At the same time, it turned its head towards me and looked at me.

They glared at me as if they were going to run at me, then turned their bodies towards Choi Na-yeon again. It seemed like they were going to be more wary of Choi Na-yeon, who was trying to take down their boss.

Thanks to this, I think I can have a little more free time.

‘Yeah, if we keep going like this, I think I’ll be able to catch it easily.’

It was a perfectly possible idea.

*

Choi Na-yeon faced the boss monster in front of her with a different feeling than before. If it had been normal, she would have been worried about the other monsters scattered around her, but now, thanks to Kim Seo-jin’s help, she was able to move a little more easily.

Obviously, it would have been difficult if Kim Seo-jin hadn’t caught those monsters. I was able to realize once again that he is amazing.

‘It’s true that he’s definitely an ordinary person.’

And of course, since ordinary people don’t have proper fighting skills, they would normally be of no help in a place like this. However, Kim Seo-jin knows his limitations and tries to help in other ways.

It is also tailored to you to give you an advantage in battle.

It was quite an impressive sight to be able to hit a moving object, even one that shouldn’t be hit.

The more we spend time together, the more we discover new sides of him.

‘I didn’t know at first.’

I just thought he was one of those people I met and passed by as I went about my life.

Especially, if it weren’t for his own mistakes, he would have just flown away to the back of my memory and been forgotten. No matter how much I think about it, it would have been like that.

But today, I was able to notice Kim Seo-jin’s specialness.

The appearance of acting calmly without panicking even in sudden situations.

And from there, the ability to quickly assess a situation.

Above all, I couldn’t help but think that his behavior of not being intimidated by the appearance of a strong enemy, but instead speaking calmly and strongly, was truly amazing.

‘I need to learn to act like that too.’

No, I wonder if it’s possible to learn it.

It was at that moment that I was thinking that way.

In an instant, many monsters rushed towards Choi Na-yeon, as if they didn’t care about their own lives.

Panicked, she decided to run away from the boss monster she had just been fighting.

Because I can’t knock down the things around me in this state right now. So I was thinking of using mana to blow away the things around me and then jumping straight towards the wall.

“Huh?!”

At that moment, all the trash monsters grabbed Choi Na-yeon’s ankles. They could have clearly just swept her away, but there were so many of them that it was difficult to even attack her.

It’s putting too much pressure on me.

Still, I had to get out, so I quickly swung the window.

The monsters quickly fell down, but at that very moment, the monsters started filling up again. Thanks to this, no matter how much you attack and try to knock them down, there is no sign of them escaping.

Choi Na-yeon reflexively turned her head and looked at the boss monster again.

The guy there was breathing heavily as if he was going to finish this in one go. There was some kind of hot smoke rising from the corner of his mouth, and he looked as if he had awakened.

‘ah.’

I don’t know when that attack will come. It’s especially hard to move properly because of the trash monsters around me. It seems like they’re targeting this situation.

It’s an embarrassing situation in many ways.

Do you think we can stop it by preparing? I don’t know.

But that doesn’t mean I can just sit back and take the attack. If I do, there’s a high chance that it will be dangerous.

In an instant, Choi Na-yeon clenched her teeth.

Since it cannot be avoided, you block it using as much mana as possible.

There was no other action that could be taken.

I gather as much mana as I can and wrap it around my body. There is no other way to stop it right now. I clench my teeth and grip the spear tightly.

Kukuku!

Choi Na-yeon hears a strong ringing sound that only she can hear. It feels like a heartbeat, but it is so abnormally fast that it feels like a natural disaster is coming.

The vibration rings.

I find myself frowning.

Choi Na-yeon stared straight ahead.

Towards that monster that was trying to attack me.

A guy who even cried loudly.

That was the moment.

Taang!

A loud gunshot was heard from somewhere.

Then, when I turned my gaze towards the sound, Kim Seo-jin was running towards me.

While sweating profusely somewhere.

And he said it with an angry look on his face for some reason.

Kim Seo-jin ran with all his might. He then fired bullets at the monsters around him, trying to keep them away from Choi Na-yeon as much as possible.

“If you use mana, it falls right away?”

Kim Seo-jin muttered to himself and approached Choi Na-yeon as much as possible. While expressing his doubts, he continued to take action.

“This is simple.”

He extended his hand with those words.

Without saying anything, Choi Na-yeon naturally grabbed Kim Seo-jin’s hand. She felt warmth in his hand.

He smiled and spoke in a soft voice.

“Are you okay?”

At those words, Choi Na-yeon couldn’t make a sound. She could only nod her head as her body led her.

“Thank goodness.”

With those words, Kim Seo-jin lightly pulled the trigger.

bang!

Then, he immediately pushed Choi Na-yeon aside and knocked her over. At that moment, the bastard passed by with a loud crashing sound at high speed.

For some reason, the wolf-shaped monster did not charge towards them.

“Oh, you really hit the nail on the head.”

“What is that?”

“Oh, there is something like that.”

Kim Seo-jin continues to stare at the guy. He frowns as he takes a stance as if preparing for the next attack.

“So, I guess I know what the fuck is going on.”

Kim Seo-jin left those words behind and immediately pulled the trigger.

The sound of a gunshot echoed around the area. Choi Na-yeon, who was nearby, grimaced slightly at the loud sound of the bullet.

“Okay.”

Kim Seo-jin immediately stood up from his seat. Then he reached out to Choi Na-yeon, who was still lying down.

“Get up quickly. I found a way to knock you down now.”

“Found it……?”

Choi Na-yeon couldn’t help but have deep doubts.

How did you find out? Above all, it wasn’t something that could be ended by simply fighting and winning. I thought about it a lot, but in the end, I decided to follow it.

Because I can trust Kim Seo-jin.

“Then what should I do?”

So he asked what he should do.

Kim Seo-jin looked a little uncomfortable at her appearance, but then continued speaking.

“You can roughly say that the trash monsters have disappeared from now on. I think the reason that guy got stronger is related to the trash monsters all turning into corpses.”

“Then?”

“Obviously, it will wear off over time. So just hold on and that will be enough.”

Hold on?

Although this would have been a source of pride bruises under normal circumstances, Choi Na-yeon nodded as if nothing had happened.

Kim Seo-jin, who saw that sight, frowned as if he felt uncomfortable somewhere and shook his head from side to side.

“How long do I have to hold out?”

“I’ll give you the timing. You can just run away until then.”

In that instant, the bastard charged again. As if nothing had happened, Choi Na-yeon immediately picked up Kim Seo-jin and flew away.

“Huh? No, that guy. Oh my.”

Kim Seo-jin looked at Choi Na-yeon without any reaction. However, when she tilted her head as if asking why, he just sighed.

It was a fact that even Choi Na-yeon could understand that it was embarrassing in many ways.

‘She has such a cute side.’

I felt the corners of my mouth go up slightly.

Boom!

The bastard continued to charge towards Kim Seo-jin and Choi Na-yeon, hitting the wall several times.

But Choi Na-yeon was able to dodge all of those attacks because she was faster and more agile. I could directly feel that she was getting more angry and excited.

At that moment, I could see that the guy looked tired for some reason.

Thinking that this was her chance, Choi Na-yeon prepared to attack. She aimed for that spot and gathered her mana.

“Not yet.”

At that moment, Kim Seo-jin muttered softly.

What does that mean?

What do you mean, “still”?

Are you saying that what you are trying to attack right now is not there yet?

Many questions came and went, and Choi Na-yeon stopped moving in surprise.

“Please don’t attack yet and just focus on avoiding.”

Choi Na-yeon, who was convinced by those words, immediately backed away from the guy.

I don’t know why, but it was clear that there had to be something. If not, it was natural that Kim Seo-jin himself would be in danger.

Kim Seo-jin looked at the sight, took aim, and fired the bullet.

Tata Tang!

The sound of the bullets being fired was heard faster than before, without any delay. The bullets flew very quickly and hit the monsters properly.

The bastard hesitated after being hit a few times, then suddenly turned around.

Then he flew towards Choi Na-yeon again and charged.

“!”

Although slightly flustered, Choi Na-yeon immediately skillfully flew to the left and escaped. Then, just in case, she jumped all the way to the end of the wall.

Kim Seo-jin continued to stare at the monster and shot a few more bullets.

“Please let me go for a moment.”

Without hesitation, Choi Na-yeon immediately threw Kim Seo-jin down on the ground. Then, Choi Na-yeon herself immediately turned towards the monster.

“I’ll protect you from now on. Senior, please prepare a powerful attack that can finish you off in one shot.”

“Huh?”

I was instantly flustered.

What does that mean?

An attack that can be finished in one go? If that were possible, I would have used it already. But what are you saying now?

“Just prepare the strongest attack and it will be enough.”

With those words, the monster slowly moves.

“Right now!”

Choi Na-yeon heard Kim Seo-jin’s voice and reflexively ran.

She raises her power by gathering as much mana as possible to the tip of her head. The mana she uses flows over the spear.

A monster that looks like it’s going to kill you stands still.

She rushed in without hesitation and tried to attack.

At some point, the guy who had exhaled suddenly rushed towards Choi Na-yeon in exactly the same manner.

A situation where she had to fight head-on without being able to do anything. Especially since it was clear that the guy was stronger. Nevertheless, Choi Na-yeon continued to move.

That was the moment.

bang!

A more powerful sound was heard than before.

The bullet hit the bastard right in the middle of his nose, blocking his movement and vision.

Choi Na-yeon, who couldn’t miss that moment, immediately tightened her legs and extended her spear. The sharp iron blade sank into the chest of the monster that had been unable to enter until just now.

Kwaaang!

There was a loud explosion.

Small rocks fall from all around.

Choi Na-yeon continued to use her strength to thrust the blade in. She could sense the bastard’s breath.

The fact that it was their victory.

Just in case, Choi Na-yeon immediately pulled out the spear and stepped back.

I still can’t see the end, so I stare without letting my guard down.

“Haa, haa. It’s over. It’s over.”

What the fuck.

Kim Seo-jin muttered quietly to himself and then sat down with a thud.

“Coolook! This shit. I’ve used it too much. But I’ve done this before too, so I’m kind of used to it, fucking hell.”

Kim Seo-jin continues to mutter to himself with his head down.

Choi Na-yeon, who couldn’t hear the voice properly, collapsed on the spot, surrendering her body.

‘Haha, you really won? That’s really amazing.’

I don’t know how you noticed.

At some point, he told her to attack, but it really worked out well. Choi Na-yeon smiled faintly, looking a little disappointed.

In the midst of all this, I could notice a shadow somewhere.

Kim Seo-jin was standing right in front of me.

“Oh, thank you.”

As soon as Choi Na-yeon saw him, she immediately expressed her gratitude. It was only natural, since it was thanks to him that she was able to resolve this situation.

“It’s all thanks to senior Choi Na-yeon.”

“No. I didn’t do anything. It was all possible because of you.”

It is obviously true.

That’s why I spoke with a sincere voice.

But instead of being happy, Kim Seo-jin distorted his expression as if he was displeased.

‘What? Did I do something wrong?’

Choi Na-yeon tried to recall the moment when she had done something wrong.

By any chance, did I just give you too many obvious compliments?

Or maybe he just didn’t like it when people said something was great about something he took for granted?

What should I do?

When he couldn’t do anything or say anything, Kim Seo-jin let out a sigh.

“Senior Choi Na-yeon, would you please stand up for a moment?”

“?”

I sat down, feeling a little bit awkward and burdened by those words.

Kim Seo-jin saw that sight, sat down in front of her, and made eye contact.

“I think we need to talk for a moment.”

“Conversation?”

What does that mean?

Are you trying to correct my speech style?

I didn’t quite understand.

“That’s because I don’t understand why you keep blaming yourself, senior.”

I flinched at those words and trembled. I felt as if I had done something wrong.

Kim Seo-jin looked at the sight and continued speaking with a pitiful expression.

“I don’t want to say anything. I just want to talk to you because you’re such a great person, but you keep saying things to me, and I feel bad about that.”

“What does that mean?”

“I thought for a moment about why you keep thinking highly of me and why you don’t think well of me. And I think I know.”

Kim Seo-jin approached Choi Na-yeon slightly. Then, their eyes met.

“It’s because you’re always alone, senior.”

“Huh?”

What does that mean?

Alone?

Sure, he’s been doing everything on his own. But what does that have to do with anything?

Choi Na-yeon looked at Kim Seo-jin with an expression that said she didn’t understand English.

“Because I’m always alone, I think I always think that I shouldn’t make mistakes. So I think I’m very proud of myself for not making even a little mistake.”

That was right.

She nodded in agreement because she could understand what he was saying.

But Kim Seo-jin just shook his head at that sight.

“That’s not it. You may not know this, but I make a lot of mistakes. I’m definitely special, but that doesn’t mean I’m great.”

A moment of silence.

Choi Na-yeon opened her mouth.

“No. That’s not what I saw of you. You were calm and composed, unlike me, and you weren’t afraid of the enemy. If that’s not great, then what is?”

I ended up saying it as if I was complaining a little.

Choi Na-yeon felt like she had made a mistake and lowered her head for a moment.

“No, that’s not true. I’ve made a lot of mistakes too. The only difference is that I have faith that there’s someone who can make up for my mistakes.”

“Believe?”

“Yes. If you weren’t here today, my actions might have been quite different. I might have begged that person to spare my life. But thanks to you, I was able to go out confidently.”

“But I ran away?”

Kim Seo-jin chuckled at those words.

That sight made Choi Na-yeon’s heart flutter slightly.

“It was okay because I believed you would come back anyway.”

Take a breath.

Kim Seo-jin said with a more upright expression.

“I don’t really know what kind of pain you’ve been through, and it’s hard for me to empathize with you. But I can say this. Being a great person might not be that hard. If you’re not alone, isn’t it possible for you, Choi Na-yeon?”

A little soft smile.

Then he continued speaking in a generous tone.

“As you said, wouldn’t it be nice to have a trustworthy colleague, just like what your senior was aiming for? If you trust someone, you can be more daring and show different behavior at the same time.”

That could certainly be the case.

But that’s it.

“Who do you trust?”

Believing is not an easy thing.

Because eventually, there may come a time when you will be betrayed.

Just like how someone who was your friend until yesterday can turn into your enemy because they are badmouthing you behind your back.

“There’s no need to believe it from the beginning. It’s not that difficult, so why do you keep twisting it in a strange way?”

Are you finding it difficult?

I guess so.

A slightly bitter smile forms.

“My senior said that when he went to the field, he got scolded by the experienced people.”

“…….”

Nod your head slowly.

Kim Seo-jin smiled at that sight and said.

“If it were me, it would have been different. No, if it were another human being, I wouldn’t have acted that way.”

Kim Seo-jin speaks softly.

“I would have spoken more gently to my senior, not looked down on him, and corrected his shortcomings. And I would have said a word of comfort with all my heart. And I would have tried to contact him more often.”

Kim Seo-jin looked at Choi Na-yeon.

“Well, it’s the same today. What if I run away? I’m fine.”

And then I smiled faintly.

“How about trusting people, starting with me? Just like I trust you, senior. I think if you get to know each other slowly, you will find someone you can trust. I will help you even if I die. What do you think?”

At those words, I ended up lowering my head again.

Choi Na-yeon thought about everything he said.

In the end, it was a simple statement. It was telling her not to be alone anymore. It was such a common statement, but Choi Na-yeon couldn’t help but laugh at it.

Kim Seo-jin tried to give for herself somehow.

When I tried to break down his self-esteem, I tried to rebuild it and help him. Even those common words were constantly being thought about and thought about, and I could tell that naturally.

So that’s why.

It felt so natural.

My heart is pounding.

Choi Na-yeon.

I am.

Kim Seo-jin.