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You are not God (2) ― In front of the Republic of Korea train platform

Incheon Central Library.

Precious people who endured each day together in hell of unknown origin.

Kim Cheol-soo, Lee Gyeong-min, Kim Eun-byeol, Seo Tae-san.

Shin Woo and Jung Shin-woo, who left for the shelter on the way and came back,

Now Yoon Ah-young knows that she is truly an awakened person.

And Han Gu-won, who until the end prevented Yoon Ah-young from being sentenced to harsh deportation.

There were many twists and turns, but still.

Still, it was a small and precious piece that shone in a dark world.

The only memory in my heart that is no longer a memory.

Among them, the most painful memory was looking at me.

‘I’m worried about you right now! If you go out, you’ll die!’

Now that I have calmed down after meeting the sea,

Now I know how she felt when she screamed.

My childhood friend who always made my foolish ideas come true in the best possible way.

An old relationship that was always by my side, but I didn’t know how precious it was.

so that.

Kang San could not bear to die.

On my journey with you to find the sea,

Even through the hardships from leaving Island of Ships to reaching Mapo-gu.

He always held his head high without hesitation.

That was his feeble atonement for leaving them behind.

It was his apology for choosing his sister over the friend he asked for with tears.

He looked at the dark night sky and prayed every single day.

I hope you stay healthy, I hope you stay safe, I hope you survive.

People who prayed earnestly to a god who did not exist.

But not in this way.

“… … What is this?”

It wasn’t like this.

His trembling eyes meet Han Gu-won, who looks at him with a strange gaze.

no. 1.

The enemy of the Republic of Korea that my mother talked about over and over again.

A pseudo-cult leader who deceives the public with gold.

A familiar yet strangely different face that occasionally appeared on broadcasts broadcast by One Mind Salvation Church.

I was convinced only after recognizing that face with the naked eye.

The first awakened person in Korea was Guwon-i, who smiled warmly at him.

“I guess there are many strange relationships between Minguk and Paradise.”

My mother’s words rang out as she cleared up the chaotic atmosphere.

“I guess so.”

Han Gu-won turns his gaze from himself to face his mother again.

“… … Sana. Do you know these people?”

The old man approached me with concern and asked.

Kang San looked at the leaders who started talking again and shook his head awkwardly.

“… … I don’t know.”

He touched his forehead and stared blankly at one spot.

After looking at herself for quite some time, she was looking straight ahead again.

“No idea what it is―”

Tuk.

The old man’s hand tapping his shoulder.

The old man gave me a silent look and whispered softly.

“Whatever it is, let’s think about it together.”

… … Just a little bit later.

I nodded at the last words that flowed really softly.

This moment was not one that could be ruined by one’s personal history.

A big gamble with the survival of the nation at stake.

It was an unprecedented situation in which a tiger named No. 1 was brought into the home.

“So. What is the order next?”

“I’m not sure either. How to verify God.”

“Hmm. Your skills in entertaining invited guests are terrible.”

“That’s right, because it’s my first time inviting God.”

The two leaders smiled without knowing what they meant.

My mother calmly gestured inside and turned her back.

“Let’s go in first. We will guide you where to stay.”

The awakened people of the Republic of Korea naturally escorted their mother.

Kang San shook off his still awkward police uniform and joined the procession.

A heavy title, typical of citizen police and non-awakened people.

I felt so small standing among the awakened people with strong auras.

Cheolgruguk-

White armor walking side by side next to the parade of uniforms.

The awakened members of the One Mind Salvation Church escorted Gu Gui.

“That’s the first area I unlocked. It is mainly used as a residential space.”

“… … It literally seems like a space that is faithful to the meaning of living.”

My mother offered to be our guide by pointing out the city with her own hand.

Han Gu-won agreed with his mother’s words by making packaging that didn’t even look like packaging.

As I followed his pitiful gaze, I came across an area with a lot of shabby houses.

It was the result of a design that saved as many points as possible.

Kang San thoughtlessly tapped his police uniform again.

Thanks to the black uniform, it didn’t look that dirty.

He continued to look at the back of Seong Ga-eul, who was at the head of the pure white armor.

Why is she the only one wearing a suit and not white?

“That place is the pride of our country. It is ‘Parliament’.”

A huge white building located in the center of the Republic of Korea.

A book-shaped statue stands tall at the entrance.

“If you write your name in that book, your registration as a citizen of the Republic of Korea will be completed. Would you like to write it down?”

“I didn’t expect to be scouted so suddenly.”

“Someone told me. Hate the sin, but don’t hate the person.”

Han Gu-won smiled softly despite his mother’s continued provocations.

“Then, if you get hit on the right cheek, I will also give you the left cheek.”

“It’s already fun. Are you saying this after reaching an agreement with Jesus above?”

“Well, the meaning is similar, so wouldn’t it be lenient to understand?”

“You are more witty than I thought.”

“You are a bit meaner than you look.”

Just being together naturally makes the atmosphere heavier.

My mother, who smiled softly, stopped and turned her back.

She looked at Kang San and opened her mouth.

“You must be tired from the long journey today, so take a break. Guidance… … .”

After thinking for a moment, she turned her head and looked at the old man.

“I think it would be easier for you to be the first person to meet you. Old man?”

“Yes, mother.”

The old man who was sitting right next to me walked towards Salvation Bridge.

“Hehehehe― Please follow me.”

Under the guidance of the old man, the Salvation Church followed him.

The procession that had been walking a few steps following the old man suddenly stopped moving forward.

Han Gu-won said while looking at his mother from the front.

“No one calls a small creature crawling on the floor a god.”

He whispered to his mother with a kind smile.

“A title that only makes sense to those who have a valid reason. Whether joking or sincere, words have a strange magic.”

He gently extended his hand and pointed at his mother.

“I don’t know how many times you called me God today.”

Again, the last words of number 1 following the old man’s guidance made Minguk cry.

“The offer of that day is valid forever, number 2.”

Kang San looked at the back with trembling eyes.

My brother.

You weren’t my brother.

‘I’m not the kind of person who distinguishes between hot and cold rice.’

The small, reassuring smile was clearly visible.

‘Well, why don’t we just watch a little longer?’

‘There is only one. Because we are the same.’

Just watching Yoon Ah-young defend herself alone was deeply moving.

He was that kind of person.

A person who proudly speaks of ‘what is right’ even though he suddenly joined the group.

Therefore, he was the one who allowed me to leave the group feeling reassured, not relieved.

Han Gu-won was that kind of man.

The unclear number 1, and the dangerous cult leader.

‘… … ‘It’s not God.’

Not even God.

who saved them from a crisis,

Quickly adapted to the group and helped.

A good brother with a good name.

‘… … ‘What happened while I was gone?’

Why are you the leader of the Salvation Church and why is Ga Eul next to you?

A question that could not be answered drifted in the gaze that was looking at him.

… … You are not God.

***

A dark night in the Republic of Korea.

Everyone gathered in the most useful room in the mansion, guided by the old man.

“ Number 2 seemed like he was waiting for me to get emotional. Proceed with the plan, but the vigilante should never show any signs of violence.”

“Yes, leader!”

[99.0%: Twisted love and attention given by Han Gu-won]

“The awakened missionary mission begins with Park Jin-heon, a friend of the vice-captain and Jeong-wook. But be careful, it’s not that good of a friend.”

“Yes, leader!”

[99.0%: Twisted love and attention given by Han Gu-won]

“The saint and the gatekeeper will also begin sharing tomorrow, escorted by vigilantes. How many would-be believers have crossed the door, Juhye?”

“There are 5 people. It’s still spacious, Dad.”

It was a much softer encounter than I expected.

In addition, they tried to show off their power with the number of awakened people, but they also had a formidable force.

Even if I wanted to show off my individual strength rather than numbers, the system was watching with its eyes wide open, and I also had no intention of making a preemptive attack in the first place.

If you can afford it, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to send non-combat awakened people who can become good apricots back to paradise.

[99.0%: Twisted love and attention given by Han Gu-won]

“Let’s end today with this. You must be tired, so go to your respective rooms and rest comfortably.”

I don’t know if you can rest better in facilities that are seriously shabby compared to paradise.

Still, since we each brought the necessary items in our inventory, it won’t be terribly inconvenient.

Sigh!

All the awakened people sitting in the chairs went out the door.

[99.0%: Twisted love and attention given by Han Gu-won]

“The vice principal remains.”

I continued to call the woman I was watching whenever I had time.

Seong Ga-eul turned around and sat down at the table again, as if she had expected it.

“I will escort you from a little distance, leader.”

I smiled slightly at Seo Taesan’s trustworthy sense.

────.

The door is closed and the room is filled with silence.

Sigh-

I also sat at the head of the table and made eye contact with her.

“… … It’s quiet.”

You and Minguk too.

She smiled bitterly at my question.

“I didn’t expect to meet you here.”

ha-

She let out a deep sigh and stroked her bangs.

“I’m sorry. Let you lead the meeting.”

But now the meeting is going well.

“Even if you’re a tough person, you learn really well like a sponge.”

Even the usual jokes did not flow naturally.

We briefly smiled at each other and then stared at our respective ceilings.

“If you want to meet me, come meet me.”

There was no need to say who it was referring to.

I felt Seong Ga-eul’s eyes looking at the ceiling.

I also made eye contact with her and smiled.

“They say it’s less boring to do it this way in times like this.”

She smiled a little brightly at my shrug.

“It was correct this time. It would have been more perfect if I hadn’t just looked at it as if checking it from time to time.”

“… … Did you notice it?”

“Puha― That’s why I thought you weren’t Han Gu-won.”

She smiled brightly and shook her head, saying, ‘But I almost fooled you this time.’

“… … My body stiffened after seeing it for the first time in a long time.”

Kang San’s unique upright gaze.

She suddenly started telling her own story.

“It’s always been like that since I was young. There seemed to be an easy way, but it always led me and the sea down a strange path. But what’s even more frustrating is that in the end, it was the right path.”

Seong Ga-eul looked at me and continued talking.

“When I’m close, I become a strange bitch, but strangely enough, it’s not that bad. So I knew. If it’s him, he’s definitely alive somewhere.”

“… … This makes me feel really bad.”

Sigh-

As I tilted my head and narrowed my eyes, she stood up.

She put on her high heels, sat on my lap, and leaned back.

“Once again, like an idiot, I can’t focus. I knew he was alive. Still, we continued on our way.”

The sweet scent of shampoo and the warm feel of holding my hand.

She nodded to herself and turned her head to smile at me.

When we first met, it was a soft smile that I could not have imagined.

“Don’t suddenly hit me so quickly and strip me of my position as vice principal. At that moment, I will buy a lot of useless things and waste my points.”

“Ha—!”

As laughter naturally erupted, she laughed along with him.

She whispered, putting more pressure on her clasped hands.

“I’m not that loyal woman.”

“In times like this, shouldn’t we say something other than loyalty in a moody way?”

“Ugh— It’s already cringe-worthy enough, so why don’t you go further?”

Wow-

I also laughed as I saw her repeating her characteristic pouting posture.

The gesture of shrugging the shoulders as they looked at each other slowly faded away.

“… … .”

No matter who goes first, our heads slowly get closer to each other.

The moment you try to kiss those pink lips-

smart-

A polite knock rang through the room.

“Master. A person who wanted to meet the religious leader came to visit.”

Even though Seo Taesan’s words were not finished,

I felt like I knew who it was.

“Kang San asks to see the religious leader.”