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Eun-ha quietly looked down at Si-hyuk’s head, which had fallen asleep in her arms.

It was difficult for the girl, who was less than 160 cm tall, to wrap around Sihyuk’s body, which was over 190 cm tall.

At best, the galaxy could only wrap its arms around his head.

Shihyuk’s hair, hidden by his beanie hat, touched Eunha’s two arms.

Beyond the uncast forearm, over the wide hospital gown, I could clearly feel the stiff and rough texture like a wolf’s fur.

“Good person.”

The galaxy muttered like that.

Although he would have hugged the girl tightly in his intense emotions, Shihyuk was very gentle and cautious, holding on to her as if he was handling thin ice, even while she was sleeping.

As if I were protecting a precious treasure, as if I were protecting a wounded wildflower.

Eunha was pleased with that consideration.

“And, a strong person.”

Eunha gently stroked Shihyuk’s shoulder, who was holding her weakly with his bandaged hand and her own fingers sticking out from it.

The curves of the muscles were distinct, as if they were made of strong, sturdy tendons.

As he slowly ran his hand down her arm, he felt the back of her hand wrapped around the girl’s waist.

The large hands of a blacksmith who does rough work are no less powerful than those of a warrior.

It was bumpy and rough.

The calluses scattered here and there on his palms were so rough that they could be felt even through his clothes. They looked more like tree bark than human skin.

The man’s hands were hot.

Could it be because my emotions were suddenly intense? Or could it be because of the ‘hope’ I was harboring?

Sihyuk’s body temperature while sleeping was slightly higher than that of the average person.

“But… . A weak person.”

Eun-ha gently caressed the back of Shi-hyuk’s hand. Several scars, big and small, brushed the tips of his fingers.

There must be countless wounds like this on his body and in his mind.

His blunt appearance is just a shell. He may look as hard as armor and as heavy as a rock, but he is actually a delicate person.

I am a person who gets hurt and suffers like everyone else. I am a person who can cry for someone.

A very hot and strong, but also dangerous and fragile person. That’s what Eun-ha thought.

His ‘wind’ had become a little more gentle and softer than when he first entered the hospital room.

“Thank goodness,” the girl smiled faintly.

When the kind-hearted Eun-ha heard the news of Mr. Gong’s death, she thought of Shi-hyeok even though her heart was filled with sorrow.

I hoped that this craftsman with so much affection and story wouldn’t get sick. So, I called him.

When Shihyuk unintentionally blamed himself, it felt like his heart was falling.

But even though I was hated, I cried a lot and hoped he would overcome this sadness.

Because, well-

“… Because he’s a good person.”

As she spoke, the girl tilted her head for a moment.

A good person? No, it’s not that he’s bad.

Clearly, Shihyuk was a good person. But, what should I say? Even when I said it myself, I felt that it wasn’t just that.

what?

Suddenly, Shihyuk’s even breath touched the tip of my tongue. Was it because his body temperature was high? The part that touched it became hot.

Eunha blushed without realizing it, feeling something ticklish yet hot, sweet yet embarrassing.

The girl tilted his head slightly and stroked his exposed cheek.

Perhaps the only thing that was heartbreaking to him was the scabs and ripples that remained on his soft skin.

Made with you in mind.

Eunha swept back the hair behind Shihyuk’s ear with the hand that had been caressing his cheek, and stroked his earlobe, which was cute compared to his body.

The hand moved down to touch his earlobe and pass over his thick, manly jawline.

Made just for you.

I don’t know why, but I remembered what he said. And that bright smile.

Past the jawline, Eunha’s fingers headed towards Sihyuk’s lips.

From the moment his fingers brushed across her lips as he spoke those fragrant and intoxicating words, a hot sensation flowed down her body, making her heart pound.

Before she knew it, Eunha had brought her face closer to him and smelled Shihyuk’s scent on the tip of her nose. The strong smell, like slightly burnt charcoal, made her feel slightly hazy.

The moist, star-filled eyes become slightly blurry, and, and-

“Galaxy, it’s me. It’s past lunchtime. What’s going on? Why haven’t I heard back even after knocking several times? Oh my.”

The pink air that had been hovering in the hospital room was instantly dispersed and disappeared by [Hee Na-ri] Hong Yoon-ha, who burst through the door.

Although she was surprised by the sight that unfolded in the room she entered without thinking, Hong Yoon-ha (3X years old, has feelings for her but no experience thanks to a certain stone-faced man) was a woman with good sense.

There was also a person who was generous enough to willingly cheer on the innocent heart of a girl who was much younger than me.

She smiled softly as she looked at Eunha, who had frozen like a child who had been caught doing something bad.

“There was a meaning to giving me a private room even though I strongly advised against it. I’m sorry.”

You can’t let a good time get in the way.

Hong Yoon-ha (who has never had a boyfriend because her younger brother has such a foolish sense of duty. No matter how much she tries to get close to him, he won’t listen) was an adult who willingly gave up her seat for her comrade who risked his life in a difficult fight.

She carefully covered her mouth with one hand, laughed heartily, and very carefully closed the door.

“… No?!!”

The wildflowers with red petals belatedly screamed loudly.

… it was summer.

“… Ugh. No, really, that’s not it… .”

“Huh, Eunha is cute.”

“I have no relationship with Sihyuk, no, he’s a good person, and we’re close, but still… .”

“Ah, you still haven’t realized your own feelings. This is even more exciting.”

“Really, I said no… .”

Watching the conversation, Shihyuk blinked stupidly.

I woke up with a start to the sound of the galaxy’s scream, but my head was still halfway out of its deep sleep.

His half-frozen head was unable to keep up with the dizzying situation.

Eunha had her head bowed, her large hat pulled down low to hide her reddened face.

Across from Si-hyuk on the other side of the bed, a woman dressed in a modified hanbok is sitting quietly, laughing heartily.

Contrary to her youthful appearance, her appearance somehow reminded me of an auntie watching a morning drama.

The woman whose eyes suddenly met Sihyuk’s smiled gently.

“Hello? My name is Hong Yunha.”

“… This is Lee Si-hyuk.”

Shihyuk also nodded at the polite greeting.

The woman called Hong Yoon-ha was staring at Shi-hyeok with a fixed smile on her face, as if evaluating him. Rather than feeling offended by that gaze, Shi-hyeok felt embarrassed.

‘You came all the way to the interview and fell asleep in front of me, so I guess your first impression wasn’t very good.’

Thinking like that, he simply lowered his head in embarrassment and guilt towards the galaxy.

However, Hong Yoon-ha’s thoughts were a little different from what he expected.

She was the general’s capable staff member and the shaman closest to Manshin, with a sharp vision like a falcon.

Hong Yoon-ha was able to figure out what kind of person he was in that short time.

‘You’re like my brother. The enemy of women! It’s a physiognomy that will make the person you have in mind burst.’

Not in terms of ability, but in terms of love.

The woman who had not even won her love enjoyed the fresh air between these young men and women. At this moment, she was able to escape the sadness of losing her old man.

Hong Yoon-ha smiled faintly.

“She is also called [Heenari]. She is a comrade who fought together with Eunha on the same battlefield.”

“Yes. Nice to meet you.”

Si-hyuk, who was not interested in worldly affairs and was only interested in his craftsman’s work, was also a familiar name.

Why aren’t they making such a big fuss about [Neulhaerang] and establishing such a brilliant career? It was helpful to look through the news from the day before.

“Can I call you Lee Si-hyuk?”

“You can lower your voice.”

Hong Yoon-ha trembled slightly at the corners of her eyes as she looked at him. He really was a man whose stiff speech reminded her of someone else.

But, curiosity was even greater than that.

“Then, Mr. Sihyuk, I have something to ask you. Mr. Sihyuk, how do you-”

“Wow!”

Galaxy, who had been crouching, screamed in surprise like a rabbit whose butt had been stabbed.

Unlike Shi-hyeok, who was surprised by the sudden shout, Hong Yoon-ha smiled mischievously and glared at him. It was a smile that reminded him of the old man Gong.

Galaxy, her face bright red, shouted incessantly.

“[Heenari], don’t do it!”

“Oh, that’s right. I told you to call me Unnie Yoonha. If you draw the line like that, it’ll be sad, right?”

“I hate you!”

“Hahaha, I’m hated.”

Sihyuk nodded while watching the two meowing.

Perhaps because of her gentle and intelligent impression and soft tone of voice, I felt a sense of rejection like most people when dealing with her, but it wasn’t that bad.

It might be because of the kindness that came from his attitude toward the girl he cherished. It was different from the universe, but somehow it felt similar.

Appreciation is appreciation, and questions must be answered. He answered.

“It’s a long explanation, but I’m not in the production department, but I do craftsman work. I happened to meet Eunha-ssi about that, and that’s how it came to be.”

“Yes?”

Shihyuk tilted his chin to the side at the new question.

“Didn’t you ask how I found out?”

“Oh. I see.”

Oh my, even to this point. Hong Yoon-ha laughed sheepishly.

Galaxy took advantage of the gap in her speechlessness to dig in.

“But! Sihyuk, I called you! [Hee-na-“Sister Yoonha.”… How did you come, Sister Yoonha? You clearly said you were busy!”

The girl’s blatant attempt to change the subject was obvious, but Hong Yoon-ha blinked and ignored it. A man like that needs to take his time and put in the effort.

She remembered the purpose of her visit. Above all, the matter was the matter.

“Oh my, I forgot about that guy.”

[Hee Nari], who had erased her smile, changed her expression to a serious one.

“It’s hard to explain in detail. However, [Union] has decided to provide security to those involved in this matter. I’m here to explain that.”

“Security?”

Eunha opened her eyes wide and Sihyuk’s face hardened.

Immediately after the gate closed, a wounded girl was suddenly given security.

“Is Galaxy in danger?”

He felt anxious about the unexpected topic. He didn’t want to lose anymore.

“No, that’s not the case. But you have to be prepared for the unexpected.”

Hong Yoon-ha continued speaking with a slightly tired face.

“This may be overkill, but I asked for it. [Balor] will guard this hospital, and entry will probably be restricted to anyone except hospital staff, patients, and their families. Sorry, Mr. Shihyuk. You’ll have to leave soon.”

It’s still being kept quiet, but word will soon spread. That’s because [The Demon King] and [The End Point] have appeared.

The reason why the silent, crazy murderer suddenly started moving and his goal is unknown, but Maeng Gi-hwan was murdered.

He was the main cause of the lack of response to the situation, and in a bad sense, he was a target of management. He was monitoring the best people, but [the Demon King] broke through that and killed his target.

Now that things have come to this, she can’t help but feel agitated. Maybe everyone involved in this incident is a target.

In that case, there was no reason for [Heenari] not to be fully prepared.

Hong Yoon-ha got up from the backrest, straightened her upper body, and bowed her head politely toward Si-hyuk.

It’s not that there won’t be another chance. Unfortunately, he had to step down here.

“Please understand. I didn’t want to lose any more people around me.”

Shihyuk couldn’t really refute the polite apology that didn’t match the reputation of a S-class Awakened. He could feel the sincerity of his apology.

What can we say about protecting the universe and the galaxy?

He was curious as to why, but… Sihyuk suppressed his questions.

All he can do is leave a few words of advice.

“… Okay. No matter what happens, please keep it.”

“I will protect you with my life.”

With that firm will, Sihyuk closed his eyes.

“… I will believe you.”

-.-.-

“Your Majesty, what are you doing?”

“When did he ever speak to us and move? Leave him alone. He must be enjoying himself somewhere.”

“That. Monster. Old. Man. Is. Gone. Right. If. You. Move. Right. Right. I. Can. Sweep. Them. All. Away. Always.”

“Well, that old man meant a lot to the King. He must be feeling a little empty now that his greatest enemy is gone. Let’s just wait and see for now.”

“… Oh, you were talking about me?”

“Oh, you’re here?”

“Your Majesty.”

“I hope you all will forgive me for leaving without saying a word. I… . My head is a little puffed up.”

“Oh, no. More than that, ugh! What is that?”

“What is that in his hand? Even the king’s hand is being eroded. How can that be?”

“Ah, this is it. I was looking back on the old man’s actions with a slightly lonely heart, and I found something wonderful. ”

“Ugh, your pretty face is hurt! Don’t rub your face in that kind of thing!”

“Isn’t it beautiful? Isn’t it wonderful? How could my heart not race? Hoohoohoo, how long has it been since I’ve felt this excited?”

“I think you’re happy.”

“Yes, then. Ah… . How sad it was that you were away.”

“If I get the chance, I really want to meet the person who made this.”

Darkness smiled at the darkness it held in its hands.