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51. The Black Knight and the Awakened Girl. (2)

After Soo-ah and Haneul took a pleasant bath with the two children, they came out and the children were speechless at the sight of the food on the table.

Suah was pulling my arm and looking at me with an expression as if asking if she could really eat all of this, and Haneul was so excited that she climbed up on the chair, shaking her fork and spoon, drooling.

” This… This… Can I eat it? ”

” Let’s wait a little bit until the sisters come~ ”

” Yeah! ”

My heart starts to warm as I see him standing next to my drooling Haneul, wiping her drool and explaining to her what kind of food it is. I wish my child and I were there too…

‘Not now… but definitely…’

Suah pulls my hand as I think about Suah and Haneul and their future child.

” Sister? ”

” Oh? Sorry, are you hungry? Let’s go and sit down too. ”

” Yes! ”

The table was filled with dishes that were quite suitable for children’s tastes, starting with scrambled eggs, and then stir-fried sausages, vegetables, and bulgogi.

It’s a bit of a difficult material to obtain in this day and age, but it looks like they put in a lot of effort because it’s the day they start with their children.

We started eating, slowly putting food on the plates in front of the children and cutting it into easy-to-eat pieces.

Su-ah began to eat, wiping away tears from her eyes as she ate, saying it was delicious, perhaps because it was the first time in a long time that she had eaten a warm meal, or perhaps because she was reminded of the food her mother used to make. Haneul, on the other hand, continued to eat, smiling brightly and exclaiming that it was delicious, without even looking at her.

After finishing my meal, I sat down on the sofa. The children sat on either side of me, and he sat on the small sofa next to me. On a hot summer night, I handed the children a glass of cold ice water. The children drank it quickly, saying, “Gulp, gulp.”

” Did you enjoy the meal? ”

” Yes. ” , ” Yeah! ”

” Then that’s good. I won’t make this much every day, but I’ll make you one of your favorite dishes, okay? ”

I spent time stroking the children’s heads while listening to their conversation, as he asked them if it was delicious and they replied that it was delicious.

About what you want to eat in the future, what you want to do, and… what you want to know about us.

The sky where the sunset had been seen had now seen the moon rise and shine upon us. Was it because we had bathed in warm water and filled our hungry stomachs?

Suah and Haneul, who had been chatting happily, started to nod off and laid their heads on my thighs and started to sleep.

” Fell asleep. ”

” Yeah, isn’t he really cute even when he’s sleeping? ”

As I caressed the children’s heads resting on my thigh, I thought about what had happened today and hoped that these children would be happy and free from worries.

” Can you give me some time after you put the kids to bed? ”

*****

I put the kids to bed in the bedroom, came out, sat down on the sofa, leaned against his shoulder, and put my arm around his.

The faint sound of children breathing, the cool summer breeze, and the voices of people outside the window.

And then I could hear my and his heartbeats as we ran.

As I was just quietly enjoying the atmosphere next to him, he stroked my head and opened his mouth.

” My dear. Isn’t that what you wanted to tell me? ”

” Huh…? Oh, that’s right. ”

” What happened? ”

” Do you remember where we were going before going to Seoul Station? ”

At my words, he raised his head and began to think, then looked straight at me.

” Ah~ That was the war memorial settlement? But why there? ”

” I got information from my brother’s informant that everyone at Seoul Station had disappeared. After that, one of the cult members who attacked also said that a ceremony would be held at the memorial settlement. ”

” What? ”

He was momentarily surprised by the unexpected story, but soon realized that the children were sleeping and spoke in a small voice.

” What are you talking about? People disappeared from Seoul Station? Or rather, a ceremony at the memorial settlement? It was taken over by the cult? ”

” I don’t know the details, but my guess is… I think it was already occupied before we left Garam. Do you remember the people who left Garam? ”

” Those people? They suddenly disappeared and it was chaos. ”

” Then, do you remember the person wearing the robe who was talking to Yeonwoo unnie back then? ”

” Oh, you mean the guy in the weird robe? ”

When he said he remembered, I thought that maybe his memories came back because I had lifted the brainwashing that Oh Hyuk-jin had put on him.

” I’m glad you remember. That person… was actually Oh Hyuk-jin. ”

” Huh… ”

He said he was dumbfounded by the continued surprising stories, so I said the same thing and continued talking.

” But isn’t it strange? We took so many people with us before we left, but we couldn’t see them at Seoul Station where we met him. ”

” So you think you sent those people to the memorial hall between Garam and Seoul Station? ”

” Yeah. That’s what I’m saying… ”

” No. ”

Before I could even say that I would go alone, he firmly refused.

” Ugh… I haven’t even said anything yet… ”

” You’re thinking of going alone, right? ”

He was looking at me with a serious face, holding my hand tightly. As if telling me not to leave…

” I’m sorry. But… I have to go. I have to save my brother’s friend and informant, and the people who will stay there, and… Uncle Doosik and his daughter, Yeong-i, might be there. ”

” Then, me too… ”

” I need someone to watch the kids. You know? ”

” That’s, to Sister Zia or to your aunt… ”

I shook my head and buried my face in his arms.

” That won’t do. What those kids need is ‘us’. ”

I laughed because it was funny how I was trying to go there while talking like that.

‘ I’m really the worst. Just a moment ago I told the kids to stay with me… and to him too… ‘

” Haa… Do you know that’s really selfish? What do you think the kids will think? ”

” Of course, I’ll cry… I know. I’m being really selfish right now. ”

” I’m glad you know. To be honest, I’m really pissed right now. ”

” Sorry. But there’s nothing that dangerous besides Oh Hyuk-jin. So I’ll go alone… ”

As he was saying that, he pushed me away and climbed on top of me, slowly starting to unbutton his shirt.

” Hey, wait…! The kids are sleeping…! If they wake up like this… ”

At my words, he moved his hand towards the bedroom where the children were sleeping, and I felt the wind moving towards it.

” You can scream as much as you want because the kids won’t hear you. Oh, and of course they won’t hear you outside either. ”

” What? Hey, wait a minute…! ”

After so many times of overlapping our bodies, it had been a long time since he had exposed all my body’s weaknesses.

That’s why I am in his hands….

When I came to my senses, I was looking at him from above.

” If you’re going to leave me behind… at least take Ara and Pedro with you so I can rest easy. ”

” Yes… ”

After answering that question, I lost consciousness.

When I opened my eyes again, I was covered with a thin blanket.

*****

” I have to leave… right? ”

Suah put down the fork in her hand and looked at me. My heart ached at the sight of tears streaming down her face at any moment.

” Yeah… I’m sorry. I said I’d be with you yesterday… ”

” Are you… coming back again…? ”

” Of course! I’m just going for work. ”

” What’s going on…? ”

” It’s about saving people. ”

Su-ah had a look of disapproval on her face when I told her I was leaving, but when I told her I was going to save people, she opened her eyes wide and looked at me.

And when Haneul heard that I was leaving…

” Pretty sister… Where are you going…? ”

” Yeah, I have to go to work, sister… ”

At my words, Haneul threw down the fork he was holding.

” Shira! Me and Puppy. I said I was going to see Puppy! ”

” Sky, I’m sorry. Can’t you go see Hyung-ah and Su-ah? Let’s go together after you come back. Okay? ”

” Shirer! Shirerer!!! ”

Sky started to cry, whining and telling me not to go. And then I heard Su-ah’s voice starting to sob next to me, perhaps because she had started crying next to me.

‘Uh, what should I do…? Uh… so… ‘

I sent him a look that said he needed help, but he avoided my gaze. When he saw Haneul crying sadly, he must have felt sorry for her, so he carried her in his arms and went to the bedroom.

As soon as Haneul disappeared, Suah slowly stopped crying.

” Where are you going…? When are you coming back? ”

Su-ah was holding on to my arm and holding back her tears. I held the child’s hand and said.

” Su-ah… I don’t want to remember, but… I think I have to go to the memorial settlement. I don’t know when I’ll be back. I’m sorry. ”

” Memorial Hall… Settlement? ”

” Yeah. We have to save the people there. Of course, we have to beat up the bad guys too! ”

” Okay… My sister… is an angel… ”

I hugged Su-ah and thanked her for allowing me to do so. Su-ah wrapped her arms around my neck and buried her face in my arms.

” You have to come back… quickly? Otherwise… I really won’t forgive you… ”

” Okay, I’ll take care of it quickly and come back. When I come back… let’s go play with Sky. Okay?

Let’s go into the bedroom and hug Haneul who is crying and promise to come back quickly. Only then will Haneul stop crying and come out telling her to come back quickly.

Before leaving the front door, I looked back at the room and saw two children with puffy eyes from crying saying, “Have a nice trip.” I smiled and said to the children.

“Okay, I’ll go!” he replied.

‘ As we greet each other like this… I feel like we’ve really become a family. I’m really sorry to the kids now… but… ‘

The moment I quickly opened the door and was about to leave in regret, I heard his voice calling me.

” Charlotte. ”

” Why did you call…? Ugh..?! ”

I was a little surprised by his actions of hugging and kissing me in front of the children, but I felt his warm heart wishing for my safe return.

After the kiss, he said goodbye and pushed me back, then closed the door.

He rested his forehead against the gently closed door and said quietly, “I’ll be back,” then turned around and walked towards Ara and Pedro, who had contacted him in advance and were waiting for him.

I made a promise with two cute kids and a loved one.

I’ll be back soon.

But that promise was one that could not be kept.