episode_0199

‘Wow… what is this…?’

Jin Ye-seo thought as she passed the security check that was unusually long and thorough compared to usual.

Even she, with her distinct physical features of blonde hair and green eyes, was like that, so there was no need to even talk about others.

Jin Ye-seo, who had passed through the main gate, looked around nervously.

The scenery of the cradle I returned to after finishing my training was extremely unfamiliar.

From the entrance, all that was visible were the remains of buildings scattered here and there, burnt and broken. Workers were being dispatched to speed up the restoration, but it seemed like it would take more time to restore it to its former state.

“I wonder if you’re okay, Sister… ”

Jin Ye-seo muttered.

There wasn’t much to worry about, since that guy was the kind of person who would come back alive even if he was thrown into the bottom of hell.

The problem is on Baek Seo-yeon’s side.

Everyone who knew knew.

The full opening of this social gathering was a decision made by the Cradle Education Committee, but it was heavily influenced by Paechon behind the scenes.

It was an attempt to open up a way out for the recently stagnant Paecheon. However, responsibility is responsibility. There was already talk behind the scenes that they would use this as an excuse to impeach Baek Il-yong, the head of Paecheon and a member of the Supreme Council.

At the center of it all was Black Lotus, who had returned after a long silence.

Jin Ye-seo felt mixed emotions.

Although she had feelings for the man in Black Lotus, the person she still liked and followed the most was Baek Seo-yeon of Paechon.

“… I hope you’re okay. You’re my sister after all… ”

However, Jin Ye-seo soon shook her head. Even so, Baek Seo-yeon’s position in the cradle is still firm. It is still a situation where it is difficult to make any rash remarks.

Jin Ye-seo, who was walking down the hallway with her attention drawn like that, suddenly looked back at herself reflected in the window.

Her hair, which had always been tied up carelessly so as not to interfere with her training, was neatly combed and hung down. It had a smooth sheen and had slightly wavy ends.

The school uniform top was also made tighter so that the body frame could stand out a little. Between the hem of the skirt, which was barely above the knees, and the high socks, her soft and squishy thighs were clearly visible.

“Okay, will you like it…?”

Jin Ye-seo, who was looking out the window, awkwardly twiddled her hair.

But soon she steeled herself again.

During the last period of his probation, Jin Ye-seo had been busy devising a plan to completely subdue him.

Since I had already obtained a justification from my mother, there was nothing to hesitate about anymore.

“At this hour… You should be in the training room… ?”

As I was walking, I heard the sound of heels clicking from across the hallway.

Jin Ye-seo suddenly turned her head and immediately smiled brightly.

“Sister… !”

Jin Ye-seo ran towards her, shouting happily as she saw the back of someone walking with her black hair fluttering.

However, she did not stop moving, as if she did not notice Jin Ye-seo’s presence at all.

Jin Ye-seo, who thought she might not have heard, walked right behind her and called out to her again.

“Sister! It’s me, Yeseo…!”

Only then, with the sound of footsteps suddenly stopping, does Baek Seo-yeon turn her head at a weak and slow pace.

And the moment I saw that face.

Jin Ye-seo, who was about to dive into his arms at any moment, was startled.

“Oh, sis… ?”

“… ”

A thick darkness had settled on Baek Seo-yeon’s face as she stared at her. Her once clear and transparent eyes were now empty.

Baek Seo-yeon, who always greeted Jin Ye-seo with an affectionate smile, was nowhere to be found.

“Okay, are you okay…?”

“… ”

Still, she remained silent. The strange distance made me feel a bit eerie.

‘It seems like it’s really hard for you… Well, considering your personality…’

Since this kind of accident occurred in a social gathering that had been decided to be completely open after being pushed by Paechun, it would be natural for Baek Seo-yeon, who had such a kind and gentle personality, to be distressed. Jin Ye-seo thought so.

Of course, I was a little embarrassed to see him looking more depressed than I expected.

Jinye Seo was troubled. How could she appease that feeling?

And I was able to make decisions without difficulty.

There was one very big thing in common between her and Baek Seo-yeon.

The fact that each of us has a lover whom we love unconditionally.

Moreover, Jinyeseo had just saved her from the wrong path.

“Excuse me, Sister… Did you hear the story…?”

Jin Ye-seo cautiously spoke to Baek Seo-yeon, who was shaking in vain.

I wanted to change the mood by reminding myself of my lover’s existence, and I also wanted to get some advice from my senior in love, Seo-yeon.

“Actually, I brought my fiancé this time. I kept it a secret, but…somehow…hehe… ”

“… ”

“I really wanted to introduce you to my sister, but I forgot… So… ”

But it was in the middle of her talking to me so sweetly.

“… Ha.”

“Sister… ?”

A strange, cold, empty laugh that suddenly pierces your ears.

The voice was clearly Baek Seo-yeon’s.

Jin Ye-seo couldn’t help but look bewildered rather than embarrassed.

Because I thought I heard something wrong.

-Crash… Crash…

Immediately afterwards, an unpleasant noise, as if something were to split open, is heard.

Jin Ye-seo, who looked down at her feet, could see the presence of frost that stretched out its branches as if it was going to ensnare her.

And at the end of it all, there was Baek Seo-yeon’s face, glaring at him as if she was going to kill him.

“Sister… ?”

Jin Ye-seo took a step back without realizing it. The attitude of Baek Seo-yeon, whom she had never seen before, was extremely disconcerting. Just facing that enemy made her hands and feet tremble.

And at her subsequent words, Jin Ye-seo’s heart sank.

“You have another man… and he’s your fiancé…?”

“Yes, yes… ?”

I was so flustered that I couldn’t even speak properly. Baek Seo-yeon’s words had a very clear meaning.

‘Oh, where did you get that…?’

Now, she knew exactly who the man Jin Ye-seo had introduced as her fiancé was during their social gathering.

“Unnie… Wait a minute… ”

“Dirty bitch.”

Jin Ye-seo was about to stammer an excuse. What stopped her mouth was a sudden, insulting swear word. It was even more shocking because Baek Seo-yeon could never have imagined that she would say such a thing.

“What did you just say… ”

Thump. Thump. My heart was pounding like crazy. I felt like I was a kid who got caught doing something bad.

Judging by the way she was treating herself now, it was clear that Baek Seo-yeon still had feelings for that man.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it.

Jin Ye-seo immediately shook her head and braced her trembling legs.

Nothing changes.

Baek Seo-yeon already has a fiancee. If someone like her were to indulge in a one-night stand, everyone would be unhappy.

Moreover, the man she is interested in already has a partner.

Although she is the older sister who has always guided her younger sister who is lacking, it is also the younger sister’s duty to correct her older sister who is going down the wrong path.

Jin Ye-seo swallowed hard and took a step forward.

“Jeong, come to your senses, sis… He’s not your man… Gosh… !!”

But the next moment.

She was pushed back by the explosion that felt like the air had burst.

“Sister, why are you suddenly like this… It’s me, Yeseo…! Your best sister… Wait a minute, listen to me…!”

“Dare, dare… ”

Rather, her attempt seemed to further anger Baek Seo-yeon.

Baek Seo-yeon’s cold humming cut into her like a knife. Jin Ye-seo, who was turning pale and backing away, felt the sensation of a wall hitting her back.

Before Baek Seo-yeon knew it, a long piece of ice had formed in her hand, like a pole. The end was sharp and aimed straight at Jin Ye-seo.

“Huh, unnie…?”

“… ”

“Oh, no… ? Are you kidding me… ?”

There was no answer. Baek Seo-yeon, who was displaying fierce hostility, was gradually closing the distance between her and him.

All of my strength drained from my body, and I couldn’t even think of fighting back. I felt betrayed by the fact that my older sister, whom I trusted and followed, was treating me like that.

It was at this point that Jin Ye-seo tightly closed her eyes, having intuitively realized that there was no more place to escape.

“What is this now…?”

Suddenly, the voice I heard from beyond the stairs was that of a now familiar male student.

***

“Ah… !”

Jin Ye-seo turned her head and smiled brightly as if she had been saved. Suddenly, a male student wearing a mask approached her urgently and got between her and Baek Seo-yeon.

He turned his head slightly, placed Jinyeseo behind him, and whispered very quietly.

‘Are you okay?’

Seeing him taking care of her well-being first, Jin Ye-seo had to barely resist the urge to hug him.

She considered her actions for a moment.

But the situation has already been discovered.

I thought that since it had come to this, shock therapy might not be a bad idea.

If you see the reality in front of you, I think even Baek Seo-yeon will give up.

“… ”

Jin Ye-seo, who had made a decision, nodded to the man.

Then she ran to his side and buried herself in his arms.

Just like the person who was being severely persecuted just a moment ago.

‘What are you doing all of a sudden…!’

‘Just try to match it for now. I’ll explain it to you later.’

‘…’

The man seemed to be deeply troubled by Jin Ye-seo’s words. For some reason, his hesitation made him feel uneasy, but that wasn’t important right now.

In the end, it seemed like he decided to follow Jin Ye-seo’s words.

Jin Ye-seo buried her body in him and stuck her head out to look at Baek Seo-yeon.

Baek Seo-yeon’s hostility had long since melted away without a trace. Instead, she was staring at the man with an expression that looked as if she was about to cry.

And the strange thing was that the man couldn’t even look her in the eye properly.

A long, heavy silence flowed between them as they stood face to face.

And the man was the first to speak.

“… It would be illegal to use magic without permission on campus. And to do that to a junior… ”

“… ”

Baek Seo-yeon didn’t answer. Her eyes were becoming even more teary.

“… I’m going to go now.”

In the end, the man turned away without saying anything else, leaving only a brief greeting.

Suddenly, Jin Ye-seo, who was about to follow him, glanced at Baek Seo-yeon and hesitated.

She lay there, looking at the floor, as if in despair.

“… ”

However, Jin Ye-seo, who seemed to be thinking about it, eventually turned around and followed the man.