episode_0207

Of course, that wasn’t enough.

I needed at least some more information so that I had more options when I returned to Jinju.

Wouldn’t it be better if we could act passively in Jinju?

I had already made a big deal out of it.

The same goes for the fact that I went out on my own to join the Ministry of National Defense.

The same goes for participating in the National Assembly and revealing various things.

Besides, I went on a reconnaissance mission, so I had a lot of work to do in the future.

It wasn’t a failed reconnaissance, but a successful reconnaissance.

It was inevitable that my position in Jinju would rise rapidly, and I had to work hard to accommodate that.

If I were to go according to the plan I made in the first place, my position would have to be a little higher.

Still, it bothered me to ignore Haejin.

The same goes for the strange sensation I felt at that time, as well as other suspicious things.

I was tired because I felt like if I just ignored it without thinking, something big would happen.

Especially since I can’t ask others to help me.

So, I asked the people there to keep telling me what they could until right before departure.

The saints keep their mouths shut as if they are not allowed to speak.

Those who survived there either did not know Hae-jin Ahn or only remembered her as an unsightly woman.

In the end, I have to deal with it on my own.

“I’m so annoyed I’m dying.”

When I grumbled softly like that, Noh Chang-hoon, who was organizing his luggage, rolled his eyes.

I ignored that gaze. I think I said it last time, but that was enough of a threat.

It would be a good idea to at least know what the trauma was.

If you think you’re doing well and are attacked from behind, you’ll feel aggrieved and turn away.

So, I kept my chin resting for a while and kept paying attention, when Noh Chang-hoon suddenly spoke.

“Have a nice trip.”

“What.”

“They say you will win if you reach the end.”

“… Cub.”

Still, I was relieved to hear that he was my friend.

I don’t know what will happen when we reach the end with him.

I’m not sure, but for some reason I felt like I was going to win.

So I felt much better, so I adjusted my posture and lay down comfortably.

Noh Chang-hoon grumbled while looking at me lying down like that.

“Sale is good.”

“Ah, why. I have to go back to Jinju in a bit.”

“I want you to look at me because I’m going into a limb?”

“That’s right. No one else will come anyway.”

A few hours ago, Kang Si-woo also came to see me for the last time.

I was planning to give him materials to hand over to the Jinju Citizens’ Union and to pray for his safe return.

Since everyone else had come to see me, there was no one to come see me anymore.

As for the rest, I also felt the same way: enjoy your time with Noh Chang-hoon.

So, I can lie down like this or put my legs up on the armrest of the sofa.

It meant that it doesn’t matter at this moment no matter what you do.

So, as I was lying down with my legs crossed, Noh Chang-hoon grumbled a lot.

He said he was in the middle of working and came to help, but the person’s attitude was like, “What is that?”

Well, judging by what he said, it didn’t seem like he was really angry.

Just complaining a little because it’s annoying?

If I was really angry, I wouldn’t have said anything and would have taken action.

He would have either hit me or thrown me off the sofa.

In the past, I would have just been scared and put my foot down.

Now that we understand each other’s psychology, I feel like things have improved a lot.

Is it enough to call myself a best friend?

I probably knew more about Noh Chang-hoon than his friend in real life.

Since we had crossed so many limbs, I could guarantee it.

So I stayed quiet, thinking I would lie down comfortably until I went to Jinju, but suddenly Noh Chang-hoon opened his mouth.

“So, Yeji Lee.”

“Huh? Why?”

Since I had already said everything I wanted to talk about, I wondered if there was more to say.

Let’s just say it was a private story, there wasn’t much between us.

You can just talk about it in passing, but it felt weird to bring it to light like this.

Still, seeing Noh Chang-hoon weigh in, it seemed like it was an important story.

… I guess there was something I didn’t already mention last time, but whatever.

“No, tell me.”

I said that and got up.

It may have been an important story, but it didn’t seem polite to listen to it while lying down.

Noh Chang-hoon took a deep breath for a moment and slowly opened his mouth.

“The handover was done roughly, so I can go to Jinju too.”

“… Ah?”

“So, I was thinking about going with you.”

“Why are you talking about that now?”

“Because it’s okay to talk around, and it might be strange if I go.”

“… ”

“So I wasn’t going to go, but I asked because I didn’t know. If you need help, let me know.”

“I don’t need it.”

Noh Chang-hoon looked at me in surprise, but I had no choice but to respond immediately.

No, that. One of the things you shouldn’t do at a funeral is resurrection, right?

I explained that the reason I cooperated with the Jinju Citizens’ Union was because I lost my husband to the Busan forces.

But now I go out scouting and bring him back?

That was definitely bound to be suspected.

No, whatever. I guess I can’t get it.

The Jinju Citizens’ Association needs strong people now.

And if it is Noh Chang-hoon, it will be enough to let him in without asking about the circumstances.

Of course, that didn’t mean everything was over.

Now, people there don’t know about me, and to ordinary people, I have black hair, so it’s easy to hide it.

There were only a few people like Noh Chang-hun, and even some of the saints knew about Noh Chang-hun.

So going together was actually a bad choice.

Well, if you give a reason, there’s nothing that can’t be done.

If you were Noh Chang-hoon, you would be able to trick him by giving him a good reason.

Since that guy is a writer, he must be good at writing stories.

But even if all that worked, there was a reason it couldn’t happen.

If he says he’s going to Jinju, I have to explain in detail what I did there, right?

I couldn’t let Noh Chang-hoon catch me lying that you came to Jinju after you died.

Yeah, that was the biggest reason.

If it weren’t for that, I would have asked Noh Chang-hoon to go with me.

No matter how I lied, they would have taken me.

Because there is something like the dependability that comes from a person named Noh Chang-hoon.

Noh Chang-hoon knew that and proposed it, but he seemed surprised when I immediately rejected it.

“There’s something going on with you, right?”

“Okay, nothing’s going on. I just thought I would be alone so I lied about this and that.”

“I see. Well, if I go my own way, it will be a nuisance to you.”

“Yes, yes. Leave this matter to me, and if I lose any news later, I’ll come help you.”

“… Yes, definitely. I’m going to save you.”

Ugh, why is this guy so serious?

No, the expression and atmosphere are the same.

I really felt like if something happened to me, I would follow him to the ends of the earth.

So I was very embarrassed. I didn’t expect you to react this much.

After being dazed for a few seconds, I suddenly felt better.

Because it meant that it was considered precious to that extent, well.

“Who did you think would like you just because you said that?”

“… Do you have marks on your face?”

“Oh, it’s noisy!”

After saying that, I grumbled and packed my bags.

Now it was really time to go.

If I delayed it any longer, it would end up being delayed by more than a week, so there was nothing I could do.

So I put on my bag, grabbed my weapon, and went out.

All preparations had already been completed near the accommodation.

All you had to do was get on the bike and pedal.

I slowly got on the bike and grumbled slowly.

“He always comes to me when things are really dangerous. I have no means of contacting you.”

“… Should we go together too?”

“Okay, even if I can’t do it, I think it will come out again within two weeks. If I don’t hear from you by then, come rescue me.”

It was a random call, but it seemed like it would be enough.

In about two weeks, anything could be over, and anything could be started.

Noh Chang-hoon must have been relieved after hearing the specific time, and slowly waved his hand.

When I saw you talking, I thought you would walk together to the campus entrance.

He was probably busy because he had work to do.

So I waved my hands and then pedaled slowly.

I went down the road like that, waited until the guard opened the door, and then sped off.

It seemed like I would probably get to Jinju in about half a day.

The question is whether to stop somewhere along the way or go right away.

I thought it would be better to just go straight to Jinju.

I called the period longer considering all these factors.

Since I was busy on campus, the time frame was tight.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a few hours late, but…

It was obvious that as the designated period passed, the Jinju Citizens’ Union would become more alert.

In that situation, it was obvious what would happen if I showed up on the road on the other side of the power.

To prevent such a situation, unfortunately, I had no choice but to go to Jinju like this.

Fortunately, when I arrived in Jinju, there was no one to argue with me.

Everyone came out as if they had been waiting for me and said they were very welcome, causing an uproar.

It was clear that information about the Busan forces was needed to that extent.

I thought I would be taken to city hall without any time to rest, but that wasn’t the case.

Following Oh Han-young’s words to rest well and see me tomorrow, I decided to go home and rest.