episode_0097

“How did people end up like that? You used to be such an intelligent friend. Is the curse of the spirit master really dragging Jeokhwa into the fiery pit? ”

The Four Great Dragons muttered with a confused expression.

Unlike Paecheon, which was anxious because they could not eat each other, red and black lotuses had maintained a friendly relationship for generations.

This was the same in this generation, but as the condition of the Jeokhwa family started to deteriorate rapidly a dozen years ago, they had become estranged for a long time.

That period was the same year that Yeon Myeong-ha was born, and it was also the year that her biological mother died.

“… So, how is the situation going now? ?”

The Four Great Dragons narrowed their eyebrows even more after hearing what I said.

As someone had predicted to me, this morning the Supreme Council publicly declared a resolution containing sanctions against enemy forces.

Additionally, all the evil deeds committed by the head of the family, Yeon Jeong-moon, were also announced in detail.

The funds of all of Jeokhwa’s businesses and foundations were frozen, and an emergency arrest order was issued for all of its members.

Even those who barely survived the disaster that day were detained and subjected to intense interrogation.

Of course, Yeon Yeon-ha could not be an exception.

As she was Jeokhwa’s successor in name and reality, she was under strong suspicion that she might have been involved in a conspiracy planned by Yeon Jeong-moon.

This morning. It was said that those who belatedly followed the traces of our escape demanded that we hand over our new soldiers.

However, at this point, the Four Great Dragons snorted as if it was not funny.

“There is no need to worry. They’ve already kicked out all the bad guys. Unless they intend to start a war, they can’t just set foot on Black Lotus’s private land.”

“I, my senior, had nothing to do with that matter. In fact, I even tried to stop my father from trying to kill me. I even got caught up in it and almost became a victim… ”

“I know, I know. I told you not to worry. We believe what you say.”

When I urgently complained, the hostess calmly waved her hand as if to reassure me.

The man next to him nodded as if he agreed.

“You and that child are safe now. So, why don’t you focus only on recovering your body? Although the demon’s poison has been detoxified to some extent, it will still take some time for it to fully function.”

“Honey, let’s go now. I need to get some rest. I can talk about it after I recover more… ”

I still wanted to ask more questions. However, they actually dissuaded me and left the separate room.

All I could say was that you can freely use everything in the mansion, and that if you need help, you can always ring the call bell without hesitation.

I was very surprised by the unexpected and luxurious treatment.

While I felt relieved at first glance by such consideration, there were also some parts that I did not easily understand at first glance.

It is clear that they received word of something from the leader in advance.

They said they were waiting for me.

I didn’t even pay any attention to the strange masked appearance. In fact, they even provided a new mask as if they had been preparing it in advance.

Even with my inexperienced eyes, the leader’s parents seemed to be people of great character and dignity.

It is even more surprising when you consider that their background is that they are members of an incredibly prestigious family called Five Families.

At least in the cradle, I have the title of recommended student of the Black Lotus… To these people, am I not just a natural orphan from the lower class?

It is a difficult act to practice unless you truly feel the same way.

But has the leader ever talked about his family or parents? No matter how much I think about it, I don’t remember ever hearing a story related to that.

The leader and his sisters talked about all kinds of things, but they never mentioned that topic. Looking at it now, I even feel like I was avoiding it on purpose.

And when I asked about their relationship with the leader earlier, there was something strange about their attitude.

What on earth…

“… ”

Suddenly, I turned my head and looked around the room, and I began to notice small details that I had not seen before.

Among them, one rather large picture frame hanging in a corner particularly catches the eye.

As if I was fascinated, I walked in front of it and looked at the picture frame.

It seemed like the photo was quite old and the colors had faded a bit, but the people in it were clearly recognizable.

It was also clear why this frame caught my eye. This is because the people in the photo were very familiar and friendly to me.

Surprisingly, the leader and his sisters were there.

Although the sleeve decorations and collars are a little different from now, they are definitely wearing Cradle’s school uniform.

So, is this a photo taken while you were in school? I said that the leader and his sisters all graduated from Cradle.

Their appearance as children feels quite unique.

Although it didn’t seem much different from now, there was a liveliness and youth there that no longer exists.

I was absorbed in the photos.

The leader is sitting in the middle of the table with a characteristic blunt expression.

The fact that his expression doesn’t seem much different from now is somehow heartwarming.

And the sisters are gathered around it as if to surround it.

Although they were obviously wearing the same school uniform, each of the older sisters’ unique personalities were clearly visible.

To the right of the leader. Long skirt and jacket as per the school rules. And even a tie. Sehwa’s older sister looks like a model student who has everything she needs.

middle. A skirt cut so short that it exposes all of your thighs is embarrassing just looking at it. Chaewon is a free-spirited female student who casually unbuttons two or three top buttons of her shirt.

left. Jin is a fresh-faced female student who is hugging the leader’s arm tightly and looking anxious. Why is this person wearing a jacket over his head?

Have these people been sticking around for almost twenty years since the cradle? It’s really not an ordinary relationship.

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the photo, something was written in small, tight letters.

I read them slowly from the bottom.

Yoram 57th Student Council Executive Team

-Secretary Chaewon Yoon

-Leading Manager Ryu Se-hwa

– Clerk Yejin

“… ”

Were all these people from the student council?

The goal was to open the door to anyone as long as they had certain abilities, but I know that at least the student council does not fall into that category.

They said that to get in, you have to have background and background, not to mention ability.

Of course I was thinking, but these people were really great people.

And what shocked me the most was someone’s name written at the top.

-Student President Sa Jae-hyuk

“What nonsense… ”

Did I see it wrong? I blinked several times and checked the writing again. But it was definitely not a mistake.

The name next to the word student council president clearly belongs to the leader.

It wasn’t anyone else, he was the student council president… ?

It is an undeniable fact that the leader is a good person, but even so, it cannot be said that he and the title of student council president are suitable.

Even if you are tortured by having your soles tickled by the leader all night long, this is something you cannot do anything about.

Because it was quite a shock, I was only able to recognize the presence of someone else in the photo before it was too late.

Behind the leader sitting on the chair, there was another female student.

She stood up, wrapped her arms around the leader’s neck, and placed her head on top of the leader’s head.

At first glance, it looks good and clear. A street that looks closer to the leader than anyone else in the photo.

The smile she is making feels more transparent and refreshing than any smile I have ever seen.

I looked down again and checked her name.

-Vice Chairman Seol Yu-jeong

It was definitely the first name I heard since I was born.

But for some reason her face looks familiar.

I have definitely seen this person before.

With the familiar feeling of déjà vu engulfing my entire body, I pondered over past memories.

And eventually I was able to come up with it.

“… ”

I was speechless.

This woman.

She’s the woman from my dream.

***

We had a light dinner with things the employee had brought on the cart.

It was late at night, but I was still lost in thoughts.

The face of the woman in the photo kept flashing before my eyes.

It was so strange that I couldn’t shake it off.

In the photo, they were posing as if they were very close friends, but the leader and his sisters never once mentioned the name Seol Yu-jeong.

Of course, I’ve never heard of her either. Also, I’ve never actually seen it.

However, when he passed out in the aftermath of exerting too much force in the south.

When he was transported to the capital and sleeping in a ward in a cradle.

In the middle of the dream I had at the time, I saw her right in front of me.

In the photo, a person named Seol Yu-jeong was wearing a bright and clean smile that matched her appearance. However, I remember it clearly because the woman in the dream had an evil expression that did not suit her.

but… Does it make sense for someone you’ve never heard or seen before to suddenly appear in your dreams?

As soon as I think of her, the contents of a strange dream pour out at once. I wrote them down on paper so I wouldn’t forget them again.

Calendar from 3 years ago. Buildings from an old civilization with a view of the sea to the east.

The women chatted like close friends. Flower shop owner. Wall Guard Commander. Night stage singer. Nun. And so on and so forth.

Polaris. Spica. Adversary. Great cause.

“… ”

Even after writing it down, I wonder what this means.

It feels like I’m looking at symbols arranged in a way that I can’t understand.

However, its vividness almost feels ominous.

Even more so when you think that a real person appeared in the dream.

How on earth should I accept this? I can’t suddenly confide in someone. Should I just dismiss it as a dream? Or should I really go see the manager?

“… ”

-smart.

A car that couldn’t escape from unanswered questions.

A sudden knock on the door pulls me back to reality.

“You are welcome to come in.”

I thought it was someone else who came to check on the situation, but an unexpected person appears in the dark.

“… Senior.”

Her body was wrapped in a thin white gown that showed her pitiful skin. The bandages wrapped around her exposed neck and extremities of her limbs were enough to give an idea of her hardships.

They said it would still take some time for me to wake up. Still, maybe the recovery was faster than expected?

“… ”

He just stared at me without giving a sympathetic response.

The faint light of a water lamp shimmered on his haggard face.

The two eyes that always burned like jewels were filled with empty emptiness.

It’s quite nerve-wracking to see that face at night.

It was so difficult to even know what to say or comfort me.

Anyway, the moment I got up and was about to greet her.

-Pook.

It seemed as if Yeon Myeong-ha was slowly walking into the guest room, and then suddenly she collapsed, leaving her body to me.

“… Senior?”

“… ”

Compassionately, there were still no words. He buried his face in my chest and didn’t show his expression.

Her shoulders shook slightly. At the same time, I felt a slight moisture on my chest, as if raindrops had fallen.

Because of her trembling, the gown she was wearing on her shoulders started to fall to the floor, so I caught it and pulled it up to the nape of her neck.

However, he still buried his face as if he didn’t care about pity.

Eventually, the gown falls to the floor, exposing her thin shoulder line and pale skin.

“Senior. for a moment… ”

I had barely opened my mouth out of embarrassment.

In a voice full of moisture, Yeon Myeong-ha spoke softly, as if in a whisper.

It was a very shallow and weak whisper that would pass by if you weren’t paying attention.

“… Yes. Just one favor for me… Can you listen… ”

“… What is it?”

After a moment of silence.

The words she spoke in her pitiful voice were something I had never expected.

“Me… Embrace me… ”