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A delicate golden pocket watch suddenly revealed between the split walls.

It was exactly as I saw it in my dream.

‘This was real… ?’

Even after seeing the scene unfolding before my eyes with my own eyes, I could not easily accept it.

Dreams come true.

Even though it was said to be a world where superpowers and magic existed, it was an incredibly difficult situation to believe in.

“… Oppa, what are you doing?”

At that time, Jin Seo-won’s voice was heard through the silence.

“Ah, yes. I have to take it out… .”

I suddenly came to my senses and carefully reached out my hand and took out my golden watch.

Sigh─

That moment.

“!”

Along with a slight feeling of dizziness, a large amount of unknown information began to flow into my head.

… … Incomplete pocket watch. Ex level. memory. 10 years… …

It was none other than information about the golden watch… .

‘… uh?’

As I was reflecting on the information, I was startled by an unfamiliar word that popped into my head.

return.

It was a word that was once so familiar, but now feels so unfamiliar.

‘In this world… . ‘Recursion exists?’

The official name of the golden watch is ‘incomplete pocket watch’.

This is an item that can turn back the world’s time by preserving the user’s memories.

Due to its imperfect performance, it was an Ex-class item that had to be rolled back more than 10 years.

‘… Nonsense… .’

Is there ever a day when I fell into this world and was so shocked?

Clearly, in my memory, an item called ‘pocket watch’ does not exist.

This means that this pocket watch is truly an unknown item that does not even appear in the original novel in the first place.

‘What the hell is this…? .’

It felt as if the entire common sense I had believed in until now was being denied.

If this item had appeared in the original novel, the novel would not have ended in such a vain way.

The Earth would not have been destroyed if it had failed to respond properly to the Demon King’s invasion.

Seol Joo-hee would not have met a tragic end by taking her own life in despair.

“… What’s wrong?”

I suddenly came to my senses at the sound of Jin Seo-won’s voice, grabbed my watch tightly, and answered with a smile as if nothing had happened.

“No. just… . I was thinking about something.”

“… What is that?”

She asked vaguely while looking at the watch in her hand.

I unconsciously withdrew my hand and gave it a half-hearted look.

“This is the item I was looking for… . I found it thanks to you. Thank you so much.”

OK.

“… Yes.”

Jin Seo-won looked away with a faint smile, as if he was just happy to be praised.

It seemed like he wasn’t really interested in what kind of item this was.

“Well, now that we’ve done our business, let’s go back.”

“… Is it all over?”

“First of all?”

Jin Seo-won purses his lips as if he has something to say.

She immediately seemed to remember something, quickly closed her mouth and silently turned away.

“… … .”

On the way back to the outside of the cave with Jinseowon at the forefront.

I thought deeply about the existence of pocket watches.

All items that exist within the work, that is, appear in the original novel ‘The Strongest Master’, which is the basis of this world, were created for a purpose.

For example, it was created for Seol Joo-hee in the original work, or to show the strength of the characters in the story.

In the same sense, this pocket watch can clearly be interpreted as having been made for a certain purpose… .

It was even more questionable because it had a cheat-level performance called regression.

‘Who was going to use this? ‘Why did you appear in my dream?’

At that time, I was following Jin Seowon in a daze, wondering many questions.

Jin Seo-won suddenly stopped and spoke to me.

“… brother. Tent.”

The idea was to take out the items you brought with you in advance so as not to get wet from the waterfall.

“Oh, wait a minute.”

That was when I belatedly came to my senses and hurriedly searched through the bag I was wearing.

‘… what?’

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

Why did the author add the condition that it must be returned more than 10 years to such a fraudulent item?

‘In 10 years… . ‘That’s before the novel even starts.’

The fact that an EX-level item called a pocket watch was created means that it was created in order for this item to appear in the work.

However, in the setting of ‘return’ that will shake the foundation of the story… .

What is the reason for adding the subtle condition of ‘more than 10 years’?

“… Oppa?”

I realized something late and looked blankly at Jin Seowon standing in front of me.

Jinseowon.

A vicious psychopathic murderer, Cheonma.

After losing Yoon In-kyung, who was like a family member, she became pessimistic about life and was destined to become the ‘Cheonma’, but now she has become the ace of team Seoul City Hall and is now standing before my eyes.

“… no way… .”

A creepy feeling running through my whole body.

I’m starting to question myself for not doubting myself until now.

Why would a writer who was so disappointed with the sudden ending create an item that would turn back time, with a specific condition of 10 years attached?

Perhaps to send ‘someone’ back to the past.

in other words… .

There is a side story that I don’t know about.

*

“If you’re tired, you can sleep for a while.”

“… It’s okay.”

After passing through the gate, we finished eating at a nearby barbecue restaurant.

After finishing his errands, Do Ji-hyuk was driving straight towards Seoul… .

‘… ‘Why isn’t there a story?’

Jin Seo-won, who was waiting for an important event, had great doubts about Do Ji-hyuk’s behavior, who did not show any action even after eating.

‘… Shall I ask?’

The easiest way to resolve questions is to ask the person involved.

but.

Jin Seo-won, who had been told not to do anything by dating expert Yoon In-kyung, could not bear to say anything.

[I will listen to the requested song. Lee Ji-yeon’s Sinful Man. ]

How long had it been since I was driving down the highway while listening to music playing on the radio?

“… Oppa.”

In the end, Jin Seo-won, who could not stand it anymore, began to notice.

“… If you keep going, you’re in Seoul?”

“Huh?”

“… Are we going to Seoul?”

“Uh… . yes… ?”

however… .

‘Why are you like this… ?’

Despite Jin Seo-won’s efforts, Do Ji-hyuk could not recognize her feelings.

From the beginning, I thought of her as a cute little sister, so I couldn’t even imagine that.

“… Okay.”

“… … ?”

Jin Seo-won finally closes his mouth again.

She quietly looked out the window, thinking that Do Ji-hyuk had a plan.

‘… Are you taking me to a motel?’

Is there any better place than a motel for a first relationship?

Moreover, Jin Seo-won, who had not yet experienced a motel, had secret fantasies about the motel itself, so she had no choice but to look forward to it even more.

‘… ‘The house is nice too.’

Of course, the best place for Jin Seo-won is Do Ji-hyuk’s house.

Because she was very shy in many ways, Do Ji-hyuk’s house, filled with familiar scents, was the best place for her first experience.

‘… lodging… .’

That is, except for accommodation.

Currently, Bang Han-na lives in Jin Seo-won’s dorm.

The soundproofing is pretty good, and there’s quite a bit of distance between the rooms… .

If you just keep your mouth shut, you might be able to avoid getting caught.

‘… where should we go… ?’

How long did it take for Jin Seo-won to soothe his burning body by rubbing his chubby thighs?

[About 500 meters to destination]

Before I knew it, I had reached the house,

“… Oppa.”

Jin Seo-won, who was starting to feel anxious, began to carefully pay attention again… .

“… Where are we going?”

“Huh? I have to go home.”

Do Ji-hyuk began to pour out remarks that seemed like lightning.

“I’m glad it ended earlier than expected. First, let’s go home, rest, and have dinner with Hannah. Ah, it’s been a while, should we all watch a movie together?”

Let alone going on a date, each person even brings a third party with them on their break.

“Well, is there a movie you want to see?”

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t see the will to do so.

‘… … .’

Jin Seo-won suddenly breaks down in a completely unexpected situation.

‘Why are you doing this?’

In fact, Do Ji-hyuk continued driving without feeling anything strange.

In the end, Jinseowon’s desire was not resolved even today.

*

On the way home.

“… … .”

I was feeling a little puzzled by Jinseowon’s strangely depressed appearance.

‘Was there something you wanted to do…? ?’

It seemed as if he was pouting and wanted something, but it was difficult to guess because he suddenly closed his mouth.

‘what… , I guess you can calm him down slowly.’

I’m sorry Jin Seowon, but I need some time today.

Since I realized the possibility of a side story, there were so many things to think about.

If, as I guess, the author had serialized a side story with the subject of ‘return’, he would have clearly designed content to repair the ruined ending.

For example, like I grew up Seol Joo-hee in advance.

If you think about it that way, the 10-year limitation is also explained.

10 years since the battle with the Demon King is similar to the time when I created Queens.

According to my calculations, the best time to prepare for the future is exactly 10 years.

Perhaps in that sense, the author also put a condition on the pocket watch to be at least 10 years old.

The problem is who is the main character of the side story.

A pocket watch transmits the user’s memories intact.

If that’s the case, then it certainly means that people who use pocket watches can exist even in today’s era… .

I have yet to see a character whose direction is so different from the original that it would have an impact on the future.

‘No one has used a pocket watch yet…’ ?’

Ding──

The team arrived at the Seoul City Hall dormitory with such doubts in mind.

“I need to talk to Hanna in advance.”

“… … .”

I decided to tell Bang Han-na in advance, so I got off the elevator with Jin Seo-won.

“Ah. Seowon. Can you go in first and tell Hannah that you came?”

“… … .”

Then, just in case, I let Jin Seo-won into the house first… .

Craudangtang─

Soon, a loud noise was heard from inside.

“!”

I, who had been waiting at the front door, was startled and hurriedly entered the house.

“Guys! what happened… ! Ugh… .”

The moment I reached the living room, I stopped for a moment as the pungent scent of alcohol hit my nose.

“Oh… . This is Puroduseo… !”

Bang Han-na was lying down in the living room, her entire body stained red, as if she had drank alcohol.

“… … .”

Jin Seo-won, who was standing next to her, was looking at her with strangely pathetic eyes.

‘What’s this… ?’

After trying to calm my startled heart and regain my composure, I spoke carefully to Hannah Bang to understand the situation.

“Hannah, you drank alcohol… ?”

OK.

“No… , I didn’t drink it… !”

She looked drunk to anyone who could see her, and began to stand up unsteadily.

“But, do I look like I’m drunk? Eh?!”

“Oh, I’m falling… !”

I was surprised to see her in dire straits, and quickly helped her up.

“First, sit down… .”

Right then.

“Hey.”

“… Me?”

As soon as I left the room, he started speaking informally to me.

“Yes, you. Do Jihyuk… !”

It seemed like a lot had accumulated on me.

“You, Do Ji-hyuk… ! Hey… !”

She was struggling as if she couldn’t get over her anger.

“Hannah. Now that I know… . Seowon! Help me!”

“… … .”

Just as he was trying to soothe the drunk Bang Han-na by mobilizing Jin Seo-won.

“Do Ji-hyuk, you… . On the subject of dating Lim Arin… ! Are you slapping your tail at me again?!”

“… Huh?”

“… … ?”

Bang Han-na suddenly cried and shouted.

“You… . I heard you have a girlfriend… !”