episode_0131
by fnovelpiaWhen the vacation ceremony, which was shocking to me, ended, the cadets poured out like a flood.
The crowd soon continued in the same direction, but their steps were quite light.
This is the direction where the gate terminal is located.
The only way to get out of the city cradle is through the gate.
Most of them will return to their hometowns to heal their bodies and minds from the hard work of studying, and some will engage in personal training with the blessings that remain even outside of the city cradle.
The protection of growth is maintained even outside of the city cradle. Otherwise, education such as external training would have been impossible.
I scanned the long line of people with observation.
I did not join the ranks.
After the vacation ceremony, I went to see my teacher and say hello. One way or another, we won’t be able to meet during vacation.
“─Don’t skip meals just because it’s annoying, always eat them, and just in case, take sleeping pills with you. Again…”
And as soon as we met, I was patted and given some worried advice.
As I slowly wriggled, the hand that had been stroking my head came down and patted my back. My mind naturally became tired.
The fact that I would be going outside during vacation was announced right after I left the Tower of Growth. The teacher at the time just nodded, saying yes, but…
“…….”
The current Master swallowed another sigh that was about to come out.
Although I am taking care of myself, I feel anxious about the fact that I am leaving the city cradle.
I understood that feeling.
Since he went out just once and ended up like that, I guess I can’t help but worry as a disciple.
Actually, I’m planning to go to a slightly dangerous place…
But if I confess to him, Master might take me back to my dorm with dead eyes like before.
[yes]
[I will keep the teacher’s words in mind]
[No need to worry]
It was nice to be petted with concern, but I can’t keep doing this.
No matter what I was feeling, I printed words on the necklace that would make Master feel at ease.
Master looked at the necklace with eyes dripping with regret, then sighed again and took a step back.
“…Okay, you shouldn’t keep holding on. Still, keep this in mind. If something dangerous happens… you must think of yourself first.”
“Geocham. Something happens in our family.”
It was then.
Hong Yeon-hwa, who was standing behind her with her arms crossed, muttered dissatisfiedly.
When I said I would come after saying hello to the teacher for a moment, Hong Yeon-hwa followed me and said I would meet her soon.
“An accident means you never know where or how it will happen.”
Master glanced at Hong Yeon-hwa and shook his head excitedly.
“If you take it easy, you will end up in big trouble.”
“When you start to tremble at the thought of getting angry at your family, the world may already be over…”
‘That’s right.’
In the midst of a simple question and answer, Hong Yeon-hwa made a strange expression upon her words.
If the main houses of the three major families were robbed, it wouldn’t be surprising to call the world’s situation already at its worst.
[then]
[I’ll be back]
“Have a safe trip.“
Master, who was having a small argument with Hong Yeon-hwa, stopped and patted my head with a complicated face.
“I will take good care of him, so don’t worry.”
It was then.
Hong Yeon-hwa, who had a strange expression on her face, took a step forward and placed her hand on my shoulder.
Master’s face crumpled.
.
.
.
Although some time had passed since the school vacation ceremony ended, the gate terminal was still crowded with people.
The gate terminal is a facility that served as an airport in the previous world. Instead of a runway, there is a gate driver and space, and there is also a duty-free shop.
However, Siyoram’s gate terminal is small compared to other gate terminals.
This is because there are only a small number of people who can come here in the first place, so there is no need to build a huge facility.
Also, of course, proper identification was required to use the gate.
This is why I asked Maxwell, whom I met a few days ago, for Seoyul’s identity.
Seoyul, who had no social status, was unable to leave the city cradle in the first place.
However, there were many problems in making the status ordinary.
First of all, there was a problem with who to write as a guardian, and even if they made one, it was obvious that problems would arise in the future because the species were different.
Fortunately, Maxwell took care of that part.
Thanks to this, Seoyul also has a status, and thanks to Maxwell’s convenience, he says he will have no problem using the gate.
‘…I’ll be fine.’
So, there will be no problems while using the gate with Elia. Elia’s parents also said that they take good care of her benefactor’s family, so there won’t be any problems during the vacation.
…Of course, even taking that into account, my heart was heavy. Even when I think about it myself, I was a really ugly guy.
Seoyul’s existence cannot be hidden forever. Even if I can’t do it, I have to tell people around me… Hong Yeon-hwa and my teacher.
I’ve been so hectic these past few days that I couldn’t tell you. I plan to let you know when I get back after finishing everything I have to do during vacation.
“Master, please give me my luggage. I will take care of the formalities.“
[thank you]
[Ariel]
“Ariel, mine too… No, hey! I have to take care of mine too!”
Ariel was also with us on the way to the Gyeophwa family. It was only natural that he served as Hong Yeon-hwa’s assistant.
– Wow…
After waiting for a while, the formalities were completed and it was our group’s turn. My luggage had already been moved to my destination, so all I had to do was go.
“Let’s go, Hayul.”
[yes]
I walked towards the gate.
We got closer to the blue swirling gate. The resonance of space struck my senses. When I examined it with the power of observation, now familiar information came into my head.
It is a technology that uses the power of space to create an artificial crack in two spaces and connect them together.
After examining him for a moment, I was led by Hong Yeon-hwa and threw myself towards the gate.
My body fell into the whirlpool, and a moment later my legs touched the ground.
Observed information has been updated.
A huge gate terminal. Gates that open and close constantly and numerous traffic signs reminiscent of a swarm of ants.
Vehicles of all designs and colors and walls of skyscrapers spread out from outside the facility.
Destination… Arrived at Seoul Gate Terminal.
“Wow, what a head…”
Hong Yeon-hwa frowned at the unique dizziness of the gate and rubbed her philtrum.
When we arrived at our destination, Ariel guided us to the vehicle that had been waiting in advance.
The vehicle was, by my standards, a limousine with a near-futuristic design.
The driver got out of the driver’s seat and bowed his head.
“It is an honor to serve you and the master. We will take you to your destination safely and comfortably.”
“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”
[Boyeon…]
[i look forward to]
Despite the polite and burdensome greeting, Hong Yeon-hwa accepted it as if she was used to it and got into the limousine. I was hesitant so I followed him.
The interior of the limousine had a shape that was often seen in creative works, with a sofa with bright red seats surrounding a table.
There was a storage box and a refrigerator under the table, and the storage box was full of snacks… The refrigerator was filled with various drinks and alcohol.
What was observed was not only the external appearance and internal state.
The limousine was made entirely of a solid alloy of ore and magic stone, and was equipped with high-level defensive magic, making it practically a tank.
“Hayul, you can sit here.”
As I was trying to figure out where to sit, Hong Yeon-hwa tapped the seat next to me.
“If there is anything uncomfortable, please tell me right away. There are snacks here, so take them out and eat them.”
[thank you]
As soon as he sat down there, he immediately looked through the storage box and pulled out some snacks.
“Huh?”
It was then.
Hong Yeon-hwa, who was giving me a snack, suddenly turned her head and looked at Ariel, who was sitting across from me.
Ariel… had a somewhat shocked yet touching expression.
“…Why do you look like that?”
“Because I was moved.”
“Impressed? Details.”
“I, Ariel, have been helping you for many years, but I never dreamed that I would see you caring for someone so carefully.”
“You don’t know how to be considerate of others… What kind of personality are you criticizing?”
“It’s not an insult, it’s touching. Anyway, I would like to inform you of the schedule soon.”
Hong Yeon-hwa, who was about to say something, clicked her tongue and leaned back on the sofa. Ariel then turned her gaze towards me.
“The schedule is the same as announced in advance. The Gyeophwa family will treat you as a valued guest, and you can receive verification whenever you wish after you have achieved peace of mind and body.”
[Thank you for your consideration]
“I would like to ask the young lady and the hostess to express their gratitude. As a follow-up, the banquet to be held in a few days is also as mentioned in advance.“
‘banquet.’
I made a strange expression at those words.
From what I heard, it seems that the day I visited coincided with the day of the Gyeophwa family’s regular banquet.
First of all, I visited the Gyeophwa family as an important person.
On the day of the family’s big banquet, not allowing important guests to participate in the banquet is no different from treating them like cold dinner.
Hong Yeon-hwa nervously asked if it would be okay to participate in the banquet, even if just for a moment.
It seemed like if I refused, things would be awkward for them as well, so I accepted for now.
Then, I remembered how Hong Yeon-hwa’s face brightened at once.
‘and…’
I recalled the purpose of the Gyeophwa family’s visit.
A curse that appeared inside the Tower of Growth. I agreed to the verification because it was questionable at the time, but now I know why.
Ultimately, the reason why fear was able to occur was because of homogenization. Perhaps it was because it was reminiscent of powerful fire at the time, but homogenization unconsciously appeared in imitation of fear.
In this way, even before verification, I found the reason for the fear.
If you think that way, there is no reason to visit the Gyeophwa family.
But there are other reasons.
‘Burns on right arm.’
He snapped his fingers. The hand is now wrapped in an arm sleeve, but inside it is covered in hideous burn marks.
According to Hong Yeon-hwa’s words, this is a scar caused by Gyeol-hwa.
In other words, if you say it right, I have been scared.
It’s strange.
I got burned in the original world and got scars. The original world is an ordinary world where supernatural abilities are not known.
‘…On this side…’
This world’s record for Lee Ha-yul. The first record is that a child who had died at a young age was found near an orphanage.
According to the record, from then on, Lee Ha-yul already had burn marks on his right hand that were identical to mine, and he was blind and unable to speak.
‘Write…’
The information is so confusing.
Therefore, it was necessary to visit the Gyeophwa family and get some information.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t get any specific information. There are many things we can gain by visiting the Gyeophwa family.
“Arrived.”
“This time I came back quickly.”
At Ariel’s words, Hong Yeon-hwa turned her head and looked out the window.
Before I knew it, the limousine was driving along the high wall.
Strictly speaking, it was not of a standard that could be called a fence. If I were to be honest, it was no different from a stone wall.
As I looked deeper into the observation, I could feel a formless and colorless barrier rising from the stone wall.
A stone wall is one of the media that maintains and amplifies the barrier.
That is an external barrier that protects the main house of the Gyeophwa family, and is a protective barrier of such a high level that it has to be described as inexhaustible several times.
After driving along the stone wall for a while, the main gate came into observation range.
‘…?’
Additionally, a crowd of people waiting inside the main gate was also observed.
The limousine that came through the front door stopped.
Click- The locked door opened by itself.
“Get off.”
Hong Yeon-hwa landed first. After that, I followed along.
The moment you step on a well-maintained, vibrant lawn.
– ♬──!
The cheerful sound of the instrument hit my eardrums violently.
A red carpet stretched all the way to the magnificent mansion beyond, and people lined up on either side of the carpet.
There were at least a dozen people wearing red uniforms and holding brass-colored wind instruments, and many others brought various instruments.
The sounds they made in unison resonated everywhere.
A short performance that unfolded suddenly.
Soon the playing stopped, and the person in front took a step forward.
Then, suddenly, he bent his waist to 90 degrees and shouted loudly.
“The return of the successor who will bear the burden of evil! We sincerely welcome the visit of Master Lee Ha-yul who accompanied him─!!!”
“”“Welcome─!!”“”
Even considering that he was a superhuman, his voice was so loud that it spread out in all directions.
[what]
“……”
My expression suddenly became dumbfounded.
Hong Yeon-hwa came over and patted my shoulder as if she was embarrassed.
“Hmm. I said I could skip this…”
“Yes? You are the one who told me to prepare properly since you are accompanying me─”
“Quiet.”
…Anyway, I walked on, receiving many grand welcomes.
* * *
[The power “Space” grows]
…
[Player Compensation System: Pioneering]
[Quest 「Visit to the Gyeophwa Family」 Accomplished]
…
…
[Player Correction System: Favorability]
Lee Ha-yul → Atra Clyde
●●●●●●●●○○(84▷85/100)
「Master」 「Expectation」 「Sense of security」 「Craving for affection」 「Respect」
…
[The requirements for ‘Curse of Silence’ were not satisfied]
[The requirements for “Curse of Solitude” were not met]
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