CH 180

After confirming that everything was over, I stopped the energy and got rid of the wind. It was then that I could breath a little easier.

“Han Yi-gyeol.”

When I couldn’t stand it any longer and sat down on the ground, Cheon Sa-yeon and Ha Tae-heon, who heard the sound, rushed to me.

“Haa, it’s fine. It’s okay.”

The two, who still couldn’t see me, couldn’t even reach out their hands and just stood there awkwardly. When I barely answered with the meaning not to care, Cheon Sa-yeon and Ha Tae-heon, who knelt on one knee in line with my voice, opened their mouths.

“You seem to be having a harder time than usual.”

“Is it something to do with the power to be here now? The Prophet, did he force you?”

As expected, I couldn’t completely hide it. Unlike before, when there was a bracelet, I felt the energy fill up very slowly and answered Ha Tae-heon’s question first.

“He didn’t force me. As before, El suggested and I accepted it.”

“Such a reckless thing… You knew what he was going to ask for in return and accepted it recklessly?”

“The price was paid by El, not me. Don’t worry. There are more important things than that.”

Contrary to the fierce nagging, Ha Tae-heon’s black eyes were filled with a sign of concern. When I lightly grabbed his arm to signify that there was really no problem, he trembled slightly as if he felt my touch.

Thank, God. I wondered what would happen if my hand passed like a ghost.

“There was a bomb attack at the gate exit, just like here. It happened this morning.”

“…I expected it. Because the direction they came from was unusual.”

“Yes. The damage is serious. There are casualties. Everyone… belongs to Roheon Guild.”

Ha Tae-heon wasn’t too surprised as if he had guessed this too, but he had a complexity that couldn’t be hidden in his expression.

“So, I mean… um…”

I was prepared, but when I saw Ha Tae-heon, who was really upset, I couldn’t get the words out. Ha Tae-heon opened his mouth with a sigh as he noticed me hesitating as he looked at me.

“It’s true that the situation is chaotic, but neither I nor Master are shaken to this extent.”

“…yes.”

I was a little reassured by the firm voice. I turned my head toward Cheon Sa-yeon, releasing some tension in my shoulder.

“Cheon Sa-yeon, you… what?”

“What.”

Noticing his expression late, I tilted my head. Why were you so indifferent? No, rather than being indifferent… I thought he was closer to being dissatisfied or annoyed.

“What’s the matter?”

Normally, I wouldn’t have bothered with it, but now it was just awkward to pass up. Did he get hurt anywhere during the fight?

Contrary to my concerns, Cheon Sa-yeon wiped away the face I had just seen and put on a picturesque smile.

“It’s really sad that you only talk to Ha Tae-heon, knowing that I’m here, too. That cruelty hurts my tender heart…”

“Crazy bastard.”

In an instant, I got goosebumps all over my body and shuddered. Ha Tae-heon, on the left, looked at Cheon Sa-yeon with contempt just like me.

He was making me and Ha Tae-heon sick at the same time. He was an amazing guy anyway. Clicking my tongue and glaring at Cheon Sa-yeon, I noticed a white light approaching from the other side at high speed.

“Ah…”

It wasn’t just that. Unlike Cheon Sa-yeon and Ha Tae-heon, the body that was clearly visible in my eyes was gradually getting blurry.

The ability to ‘intervene’ was coming to an end.

“Han Yi-gyeol.”

It seemed that the two of them, who were sensing with energy instead of me, realized that the time had come. Ha Tae-heon grabbed my hand that was holding his arm.

I thought it wouldn’t be long, but when it was time to get out, I got impatient. I said hastily.

“Cheon Sa-yeon, please help Ha Tae-heon-ssi with the coat problem.”

At my request, Cheon Sa-yeon quickly blinked his eyes a couple of times.

“Well. Why should I do that?”

“Ha Tae-heon-ssi’s plans fell apart because of them. At this point, it doesn’t look like you’re going to take his coat either.”

“Hm.”

He pretended to think about it for a moment, then touched his lips and answered in a relaxed tone.

“Everything comes with a price. If you accept my offer, I will gladly follow it.”

This punk…

I thought I was going crazy about the deal anyway. I wanted to grab him by the collar and have a fight, but I didn’t have time. I asked annoyingly, suppressing my bloated stomach.

“What’s your offer?”

“Put your hand here.”

Cheon Sa-yeon extended his right hand toward me. What else were you going to do. Looking suspiciously, I put my hand on his open palm and Cheon Sa-yeon, who had pulled something out of the pocket of his red jacket, gave it to me.

“This…”

I took it involuntarily and looked down with surprise. Bracelet with red jewels. It was a gift from Cheon Sa-yeon, A-class bracelet that I had left behind when I left Requiem.

“How do you…”

I never imagined that Cheon Sa-yeon would take this bracelet out here. It wasn’t even in his watch inventory, but in a pocket inside his jacket.

‘Did you keep holding it?’

I struggled to swallow the question that came up at the end of my throat.

“I don’t know if you will be able to take it, but since our bodies touch, there’s a certain possibility.”

“……”

“If not, the deal is invalid. If it fails this time, I will keep you in charge, so be sure to visit me later.”

A strange feeling that couldn’t be explained filled my heart. I blankly contemplated Cheon Sa-yeon’s words and then I gripped the bracelet on my hand.

“…okay.”

I could see my almost transparent body and a white light approaching right in front of my nose.

I didn’t see how to take care of the rest, so I wondered if I could leave like this, but I couldn’t help it. Still, if it was Cheon Sa-yeon and Ha Tae-heon, I wasn’t worried.

Unable to withstand the intense light that pierced my eyes, I lowered my head.

* * *

I barely endured the shock I was used to to some extent now. A warm, firm body temperature supported me as I was in pain and dropped the book in my hand.

“Se-hyun-ah.”

“……”

“Good job.”

Elohim said as if to comfort me. I relaxed my body and leaned against him, looking down at my hands. When I trembled and opened my fists so tight that they turned white, there was a bracelet there.

‘I really didn’t know it would work.’

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Beyond the distant consciousness, Elohim’s voice was faintly heard, telling me to rest.

When I reopened my eyes, which I thought had been closed for a short time, I saw a familiar ceiling and felt the texture of a soft blanket on my body.

“Haa…”

It looked like I had passed out again. Not only did I read the book, but I also used my ability, so I thought I slept for a few days like last time.

I looked out the window and carefully raised my upper body. Fortunately, I was in very good condition.

As I was going down the bed, I found a bracelet on my wrist. I checked it with my own eyes before I passed out, but it was so unrealistic that I thought I was dreaming. I was amazed again.

“If not, the deal is invalid. If it fails this time, I will keep you in charge, so be sure to visit me later.”

Looking at the bracelet, I remembered Cheon Sa-yeon’s words. Funny guy. Even if I hadn’t received the bracelet, I would have helped Ha Tae-heon anyway.

Cheon Sa-yeon had already been living in a time that had repeated for a long time. Just as I read ‘Abyss’ and got to know the SS-class coat, Cheon Sa-yeon must have known about it from previous experiences.

There would have been many opportunities to get a coat, but he didn’t get greedy and left it alone… He also decided that it would be better for Ha Tae-heon to have a coat.

“……”

I could see it now. Cheon Sa-yeon, the path you were walking on.

I touched the red jewel embedded in the centre of the bracelet with my fingertips. As the empty place was wrapped in a bracelet as before, it felt as if I had returned to my original place.

‘Wait. But it can be tracked. Can I leave it here?’

I felt sorry for the fact that came to mind later. Umm. After standing still for a long time and pondering, I decided that it would be better to ask Elohim. Above all, I was hungry.

After washing, I headed to the room where the meal was prepared and saw Elohim’s back. That’s a relief. I didn’t have to wander around this wide temple to find him.

Piii.

The fox, who was lying leisurely on the table with food, noticed my presence before Elohim, raised his face and cried brightly.

“El.”

I touched the fox’s belly once and approached Elohim, who had put down a vase filled with fresh water and turned to look at me.

“……!”

As I was about to start talking about the bracelet, I was startled by Elohim’s condition I was facing and shut my mouth.

His eyes, which I thought could be seen, were covered with a pure white cloth. Not only that, but his face under the cloth was too pale and grey.

“What is it? What happened?”

“Oh, no. Calm down.”

Unlike usual, Elohim slowly pulled up his cracked and dry lips and stroked my hair like he was treating a child.

“Didn’t I tell you? We will pay for it.”

“Is this the price to pay?”

“There’s nothing to take seriously. Because this is very temporary. It will be back to normal soon.”

Elohim, who explained in a soft voice, tapped his fingertips around his eyes, which were covered with a cloth.

“I can’t see anyway, so there’s no need to hide it, but I think it might be a little creepy to you.”

What creepy. How did that come out.

“Can you show me… just one time?”

“Hm.”

Elohim, who stood still for a moment as if conflicted with my request, immediately bowed his back a little. I swallowed dry saliva as he carefully unwrapped the cloth, and his closed eyes slowly raised his eyelids.

Elohim’s eyes, which had always gleamed beautifully, were nowhere to be seen. The black, squishy object that covered the snow was alive and wriggling like leeches.

Elohim, who had been hesitant for fear of being in pain, swept my shoulders as if it was okay, then closed his eyes with a cloth again.

“It’s the price for sending you there and being deeply involved in the flow.”

“…you said ‘we’. Could it be that Elahah was like this too?”

“He lost his legs, not his eyes, because he had to record.”

The cold sweat on his forehead caught my eye. I frowned at the sight of him being difficult to even stand up and have a conversation with me.

“It looks uncomfortable not only in the eyes, but in other places as well.”

“Some of the organs are a little bit. Still, this is pretty good.”

At that point, I immediately noticed. This wasn’t the first time. While time was rewinding over and over again, Elohim and Elahah came to help Cheon Sa-yeon at the cost of stopping Kali.

I didn’t know what kind of comfort to give. Elohim, who grabbed my hand and led me to the table, sat me down on a chair and said kindly.

“You don’t have to worry about that, really. Let’s stop talking and eat.”