episode_0056

The day I first met Martina…

Shumi, whose entire body was completely destroyed by Martina’s single attack, was miraculously able to come to his senses.

‘it hurts..’

Even if a woman was unable to use magical power, her insides were definitely stronger than that of an ordinary man.

So I started wandering the streets aimlessly, heading towards an unknown destination.

Shumi’s limping ankle was discolored to a bluish color, as if the chain mark had been bruised by Martina’s unknown attack, clearly showing the excruciating pain.

Strong.. Strong..

Even though he received such a large shock, there seemed to be no worst case scenario of broken bones or torn internal organs, but the severe pain felt throughout his body began to erode Shumi’s spirit.

Tread.. plod..

Nevertheless, Shumi… more than this physical pain.

As a woman, I was only frustrated by my inability to protect Dahyin, a man.

Why can’t I use magical power like other women do?

Even though the child is over 16 years old, why is this body not growing?

Looking at this pathetic person who couldn’t even give me that little helping hand, I could only regret it again, as if weeping in my heart.

dump..

Using my loose legs as an excuse, I knelt in front of Shumi, who didn’t hesitate.

Ting.. Ting..

The two leaves of gold coins that Dahin gave her roll around and reflect in the bright sunlight, shining gently on Shumi’s tear-filled face.

Drop.. Drop..

Shumi’s eyes, which said she would not cry no matter what happened, quickly turned red, and all the negative emotions she had been barely holding in for so long… began to flow out drop by drop, drenching the gold coins that had fallen on the floor.

＇I don’t want to give up.. Dahein.＇

Shumi no longer wanted to run away from this servile, dirty life.

I didn’t want to repeat the past days that were full of regrets.

Although the days spent with Dahin were only a day or two, those brief moments were the most meaningful moments in Shumi’s life as she was left alone.

Shumi, who has finally stopped crying, picks up the two gold leaves that had fallen on the ground and stands up with a creaking body as if she has made a resolution.

‘If that’s the place… I’m sure…’

The {association} that Dahein was heading towards.

Shumi knew better than anyone else that nothing would change even if he continued like this, so he guided his swollen body and moved slowly, step by step.

***

The {Association} barely arrived that way.

‘Now, we’re there… just need to get in there.’

Shumi soon tried to open the entrance door with his small hands, but the {Association} person guarding the front blocked the door.

chin!!

“Don’t bother and just go?”

Just looking at Shumi’s dirty appearance… tap! tap with the sword on his waist! A female guard who hits and threatens to push back.

“It’s such a crappy thing..”

just as expected. Shumi, whose entire body was already covered in bruises and wounds, collapsed helplessly.

dump..

Is the expression “familiar” correct?

Discriminatory acts and abusive language that he has always taken for granted… Now, as if even this violence is nothing, Shumi stands up with a wide smile, once again hiding his emotions, just like his life up until now.

“I came to make a request, but I can’t come in?”

Shumi showed the two gold coins he was holding with trembling hands, causing the female guard to panic, and was able to enter the {Association} without incident.

Tread.. plod..

Having already walked a considerable distance to the {Association} with a body that wouldn’t be surprised if he passed out… Shumi’s condition looked quite bad to anyone’s observation. It wouldn’t be surprising if he collapsed right away.

＇I’m dizzy..＇

just as expected. My vision began to blur as my eyelids closed so heavy that I felt as if I would collapse at any moment.

‘I can’t fall down here..’

Shumi, who was feeling extremely dizzy, tried to catch his breath by leaning on a wooden board that appeared to be the {Association}’s [free bulletin board] for a moment.

“Ha.. Ha..”

If I didn’t do this, I was certain that my legs would lose strength and I would fall.

Then, for a moment, Shumi’s eyes turned to the [Free Bulletin Board].

just as expected. The [free bulletin board] with various leaflets posted was so chaotic that it seemed dizzying, and there seemed to be pictures of people’s faces saying things like hunting monsters or seeking war mercenaries… and even looking for missing people.

The moment when my vision was slowly disappearing…

A text he heard somewhere catches Shumi’s attention.

＇Dian Deluca..?＇

The flyer itself was quite obscured, but the phrase, which appeared as the name, was clearly visible and recognizable.

It was clearly the real name he had mentioned before hearing Dahein’s name.

Wow!!

In this way, Shumi removed the leaflet buried in layers and read the text {Dian Deluca Dahuin}, the picture of the face, and the written information.

＇As expected, this is Dahuin’s information..＇

The content of the leaflet that Shumi picked up was clearly the disappearance report of {Dian Deluca Dahuin}, and the detailed drawing of his appearance also matched his appearance.

In the picture of Da-heein depicted in the missing person’s book, she appears to have a young appearance and short black hair, but Shumi was already certain who the main character in the picture was, so she gently opened the missing person’s book posted on the [free bulletin board] and submitted a request. I’m trying to head towards the guide.

Tread.. plod..

‘Come on, make a request..’

However, not only was her body no longer in a state of being able to move, but even standing still seemed to be too much for her, so she fell down in vain, as if her entire body had lost all strength, holding the missing person’s report.

dump..

But then…

The woman who happened to catch Shumi as she fainted was none other than Sonya, a third-rate adventurer who had tried to kill and rob Dahyin not long ago.

＇These eyes…are they from the Luda clan?＇

＇I can’t believe the Luda clan has such weak magical power..＇

Sonya, who was able to grasp her presence right away, was puzzled for a moment, but soon checked the leaflet that Shumi had handed her with difficulty and began to urgently ask questions.

＇D&Deluca.. Daheun??＇

＂Dahyun????＂

“Hey, come to your senses!!”

“What, where is this guy now..”

It was clearly a dark night at that time, but Sonya, who knew Dahin’s name and appearance more accurately than anyone else, shook Shumi, who was gradually losing consciousness, lifted her up at once, and began to ask questions.

“Boo, please..”

Shumi, who was barely able to hold on to his heavy spirit, raised his left hand with all his strength as if he was squeezing the last of his strength, and then handed two gold coins to Sonya and began to make a request.

Shumi’s painful moans are heard with difficulty.

Sonya, who was able to hear Shumi’s last words in a whisper, must have made up her mind, and carrying the fainted woman with one hand, she came to {Dirrin Village} written on the leaflet.

***

“This is what happened…”

“I just listened to the request..”

“The one who was with Master Dahein was that Luda clan.”

Sonya, who explained in detail what happened so far, recognizes the war hero standing in front of her… Diendeluka Dincia, and barely holds on to his trembling hand and tells Shumi’s last words before he fainted.

“Obviously.. {the sentry} said..”

Dincia had not been able to find even a single clue so far, so Martina looked at Sonya, who had given her the hopeful news that Dahuin was alive and even told her the location of her son…

Unable to contain his intense emotions, he just shed tears.

＂Thank you so much..＂

“thank you so much.”

Sonya, who was struggling to endure the threat of Dincia’s red magical power, which made her feel dizzy just by being next to her due to her intense mood swings, showed a very frightened expression, but gradually began to cry when she saw Dincia’s tears of relief after confirming that her son was alive and dead. The tension began to dissipate.

＇As expected, a war hero.＇

＇A mother of one child.. is this it?＇

“It’s hard to explain in detail, but…”

“Master Dahein had a great and invaluable light.”

Since she couldn’t bring herself to say that she had tried to steal, Sonya carefully backed away from Dincia, who was gradually calming down, and quietly left Shumi, who was receiving treatment, behind.

‘With this, there is no light.’

＇You’re all welcome..＇

Sonya was trying to leave secretly, taking advantage of the busy surroundings.

Crash!!

just as expected. Dahuin’s father, Hahuint, who heard the news late, hurriedly enters the infirmary and immediately looks at Dincia with tears in his eyes.

“Ha.. Ha..”

As if his intention had been conveyed through his panting breath, Dincia hurriedly approached him without saying anything, hugged him tightly, and spoke in a whisper.

＂Be sure to come together..＂

Dincia gently let go of Hahyunt she was holding and kissed her on the forehead… Then, of course, he caught Sonja, who was about to leave secretly, and told her to come here if she had any trouble in the future, along with a considerable amount of gold coins and the name of the {Diendeluca} family. After handing over the certificate, I headed to {Ryu Nest} where the {Sentry} family was located.

Because it happened so quickly… Sonya, who couldn’t even refuse, had a bag full of gold coins and an irreplaceable {Dian Deluca} family token in both hands.

As if the complicated and subtle feelings of this kind of gratitude weren’t all that bad… I slowly explained the events that had happened to Hahyunt, who soon approached me.