episode_0150

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It was a garden where one could always sit.

However, unlike usual, flowers were in full bloom in the garden, which consisted of only dirt and stones. A hand gently reached out and touched the scattered flowers.

A nice scent that stimulates the tip of your nose. Na Ye-rin gently lifted the flowers while smelling the scent, and after a while, a tearful look appeared on her face.

Her dexterity failed her again this time.

I was clearly trying to make a flower crown, but why was something like this made?

While she was sullen, footsteps were heard behind her.

It was the sound of footsteps that put my heart at ease.

It was the sound of footsteps that shook my heart.

Na Ye-rin gently turned her head and stopped breathing when she saw the man standing there.

His expression was blunt as always, but his gaze was warm. He came over with his gaze fixed on himself, sat down next to him, and held out his hand.

And, he quickly fixes the flower crown he messed up.

He created a flower crown in an instant with good hands and placed it on Na Yerin’s head.

A crown of small yellow and white flowers on top of navy blue hair.

When I put it on my head, I felt like I had the whole world.

At that time, monsters and thieves appeared nearby. Himself and the enemies trying to attack him.

That’s why Na Yerin stretched out her hand. What she held in her hand was a single-handled greatsword.

Just by swinging it, powerful energy spreads out and crushes the enemies.

What he couldn’t do, he did it himself.

That’s why Na Yerin looked up at him with a triumphant expression.

Someone who is equal to you.

Na Ye-rin gently stretched out her hand, and he held it as if it was natural for her to be awkward at reaching out to others.

Slowly, the intertwined thick fingers come between his fingers.

Just by clasping her hands tightly and applying strength as if she would never let go again, Na Ye-rin felt her anxiety disappear.

ah.

iced coffee.

A small exclamation flows out.

Therefore, as her heart led her, she went to his side and slightly leaned against his broad chest.

There was no need for any more conversation.

Na Ye-rin, who was looking up at him with trembling eyes, gently closed her eyes. His scent slowly approaching.

I can feel your breath getting closer and closer to my lips.

and.

and.

“…….”

Geomsung slowly opened his eyes. The garden full of flowers was a desolate garden filled with only stones and dirt, and the person who had hugged her so faithfully was not there.

“…Ah…”

And what remains is a feeling of desperation.

It was a regret that surpassed that.

If I had done a little more, we would have kissed each other.

Geomseong, who was staring blankly into space and smirking, held his head.

What on earth am I thinking right now?

Isn’t controlling your mind alone here and now in order to sort out the rest after overcoming your mental state?

But this, this, this, such a shallow dream.

“… Now that I think about it, it doesn’t seem so vulgar.”

What’s wrong with dreaming about someone you like?

What happened there?

I couldn’t even kiss you.

But because he was embarrassed, Geomseong decided to just keep his mouth shut.

“Ha.”

Since that day, many of the scars left on my chest have disappeared. The Simma that had been tormenting him collapsed and disappeared, and the pain caused by past memories was greatly reduced.

But even so, I couldn’t ignore it.

Because there is no guarantee that memories of the past will not become facts of the present.

That’s why I always have to control and soothe my mind, but these days, I always think of him and my heart flutters.

Of course, that tickling and pounding is not bad.

But if this continues, will my heart survive?

In other words, you should meet him for your own sake and for Hong Seong-moon’s future.

Geomseong, who quickly thought of the right thing to do and met him, got up from his seat.

But he collapses again.

But why are we meeting?

Of course, the reason is simple.

I want to see.

But it bothered me to bring it up.

I told him that he was good at waiting, but he couldn’t bear it and just ran away.

What should I do if he finds it absurd?

What should I do if I think he is pathetic?

What if he thinks he doesn’t even have patience?

Geomseong, who thought he was on equal footing with him, thought he didn’t like that.

So, I needed a reason to meet him.

There’s a reason why it wouldn’t be strange to visit him.

Of course, there was one reason. Thank you for giving me good materials for Sayoon last time.

But will that be enough?

The answer was no.

Since ancient times, a good warrior must always keep the next move in mind.

We need to use that meeting as an opportunity to find a way to connect and meet again.

But I had no idea what to do with the next move.

Shall we say that we are consulting on matters related to the operation of Hongseongmun?

But so far, most of those things have been left to Hongryeon.

But now?

His face appeared in Geomseong’s mind.

Grinning, smiling at yourself.

The gaze that looks at you as if you were a cute child.

Of course, that’s not a bad thing, but…

“Ugh.”

Geomseong quickly shook his head.

This is not it.

At least in front of him, I want to be a proud swordsman.

So we have to find another way.

So, let’s give another reason.

patrol.

Hyeonhwi, Yoohee, and Sayun left for Ami faction, reducing Hong Seongmoon’s staff.

So if he were to be sent on patrol, wouldn’t that be enough of a reason to meet him?

This is it.

Geomseong snapped his fingers and tried to get up, but then sat down again.

Come to think of it, Ryu Hyun said yesterday that he had all the patrol tickets drawn up.

It is said that in order to overcome and sort out the sima, he planned this time so that he would not need help from the teacher.

Also, I said that because it was winter, there was less work to be done at Hongseongmun, so I didn’t need Master’s help to that extent.

“Queuuu…”

So is there something else?

Geomseong tried his best to think, but no answer came out.

The excuse is that he will help Yohwan if she is in the guest room.

It would be tempting to use his excellent sense of taste to develop new dishes, but that doesn’t work either.

I thought about going back to buy things instead, but there are already enough things at Hongseongmun Gate.

Even if you open up all the possibilities, the only thing behind it is Yuwol smiling faintly and looking at you like you’re cute.

“Ugh…”

Is there really no answer?

Should I accept him looking at me as cute?

good. If so, let’s make up our minds.

I’ll take it.

Because I am Na Yerin, a sword saint.

“Master?”

“Huh? Huh?”

“Are you okay?”

Then I heard a voice. It was Hongryeon. Towards her puzzled look, Geomseong answered with a calm smile.

“Okay. It’s okay. What’s going on?”

“Oh, no. That’s…”

Hongryeon hesitated. Geomseong shook his head at her.

“I’m really fine.”

Because I have already made up my mind.

Hongryeon sighed softly at her.

“A letter came from the Murim Alliance.”

Three people gathered in Hongryeon’s room.

Geomseong, Hongryeon, and Ryu Hyeon.

What was placed in front of the three sitting was a letter.

“The Murim Alliance is coming to Hongseongmun…”

There is nothing particularly strange about it. It’s not like there’s no way to find each sect belonging to the Murim Alliance.

The problem was the content.

Not long ago, I learned that the unidentified enemies that fought against the Demonic Cult were an organization named the Iron Blood Order.

And, the Iron Blood Group were the same enemies that attacked Hongseongmun before.

In addition, Hongryeon groaned at the letter stating that Hong Seong-moon was coming to discuss what kind of activities he would do in the Murim Alliance next year.

“You can also ask for Hong Seong-moon’s help in the fight against the Iron Blood Order.”

“That’s welcome, but…”

Anyway, the enemies are those who touched Hongseongmun.

I absolutely could not leave it as is.

“And you can use that as an excuse to fight against the Sapas.”

That was unacceptable.

I don’t want to get involved in a pointless fight, and I also don’t want to be taken advantage of.

Geomseong still remembered that in the past, when Hongryeon was active in the Murim Alliance, there were people who tried to take advantage of Hongseongmun.

“Of course, they will not do anything foolish since they have experienced it once, but… When do they say they will come?”

“They say it will probably be around next week.”

“I guess I should prepare to serve you.”

“Yes.”

If the Murim Alliance were to send someone to Hongseongmun, they wouldn’t send just anyone. If so, you should prepare for that as well.

Suddenly, there were more decisions to make and more things to do.

Geomsung closed his eyes, thought for a moment, and then nodded.

“For now, let’s keep the policy as is.”

“Yes. Master.”

When the conversation with his disciples was over, Geomseong returned to the garden holding a letter sent from the Murim Alliance.

I look at it cross-legged and continue thinking.

Relationship with the Murim League.

The direction Hong Seong-moon will take in the future.

The burden that will be placed on Hongryeon when he steps forward.

I thought about many things, but this was quite a difficult task for the Sword Saint.

But you have to make a decision. Because that is my responsibility as a writer.

“…I can get advice… ah.”

Isn’t it true?

Is there anyone who can give me advice in times like this?

A wise, thoughtful, cool-headed person who knows how to read the world.

Geomsung stood up immediately.

The school that was giving me trouble just a moment ago is now.

It gave me a reason to meet him.

After meeting him like that, Geomseong came into his room and smiled awkwardly.

I had already thought about what I would say when I met him.

How have you been?

Your face looks better.

As Hong Seong-moon, I would like to thank you for Sayun’s work.

And many more.

As someone who was in the same position as him, there was plenty to say.

That’s why she opened her mouth.

“…I missed you.”

“…Yes?”

“Oh…”

What did I just say?

What came out of her mouth were Geomseong’s secret thoughts and were sincere.

I was thinking too much, I was so nervous, and my heart pounded at being in his room.

Also, because the person I had only seen in my dreams was right in front of my eyes, I unconsciously let out my true feelings.

Yuwol thought for a moment and then smiled at Geomseong, who turned white in surprise.

“I wanted to meet you too.”

Geomseong trembled slightly at those words.

You save me again.