Chapter 189:

Chapter 189:

Chapter 189

[You have cleared the ‘Nightmare of the Absolute’ in the World of Thought.]

[You have received 150,000TP as a reward.]

[You have achieved an impossible feat!]

[You have received 300,000TP as a reward.]

[You have suggested a story where the Absolute did not fall into corruption.]

[You have received an additional 100,000TP as a reward.]

[...]

Message windows popped up chaotically in front of my eyes.

They meant that this World of Thought had come to an end.

I let go of the tension in my body and looked around. The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.

In that dire situation, there were injured people, but not a single death.

How could I call this anything but a miracle?

“Sumin, can you get up?”

“Uh-huh. Thanks, Yura.”

Seo Sumin got up with Yura’s help and belatedly realized the presence of the old man.

Her eyes darted around and found him quickly.

The old man had been standing still in his place from the beginning, watching over her.

“...”

“...”

Neither of them said anything.

They stood far apart and Seo Sumin licked her lips nervously.

She had a lot to say.

She wanted to thank him for everything he had done for her, and to apologize for everything she had done to him.

She had too many regrets for not being able to say goodbye properly.

She wanted to get rid of even a piece of those regrets.

“...”

But still.

She couldn’t open her mouth in the end.

It wasn’t because she didn’t know what to say first due to too many thoughts.

It was just that there was no need to say anything.

Seo Sumin bit her lip briefly with moist eyes, then smiled and bowed her head toward the old man.

To express her gratitude for everything he had done for her.

And to promise that she would never forget him.

“...”

The old man also answered with a nod, without saying anything.

He looked at the people who had gathered around Seo Sumin and felt satisfied.

‘You’ve met some wonderful people, Master.’

That was enough.

Any lingering regrets he might have had were gone with this.

The surviving members of the Blood Eagle also regained their consciousness one by one and got up.

They had seen Seo Sumin’s fight, her power, and who she was.

Some shed tears, some desperately held back their surging emotions, and some remained silent.

They all paid their sincere respects to Seo Sumin.

In the quiet but warm aftermath, the old man’s eyes moved to Yu-hyun behind Seo Sumin.

He asked him to take good care of his master with his gaze, and Yu-hyun waved his hand as if to say not to worry.

[Are they okay without talking?]

Baekryeon muttered as if she felt something was missing.

She felt that this touching scene was somehow lacking.

‘It’s okay.’

[Really?]

‘Yeah. Sometimes, one sincere action that touches the heart is enough, more than a hundred or a thousand words. Because they are family.’

Even if time passes and appearances change.

Even if they live in different worlds.

The bond of family never breaks easily.

Whoosh!

As if to announce the end of the World of Thought, a dazzling light began to turn everything outside into fragments of light.

If the light emitted by Chulapantaka was so bright and strong that no living being could survive facing it, this light was a life-giving light that gently embraced all life.

They felt a warmth that seeped into their hearts, not their bodies, congratulating them on their victory.

Whooosh!

White letters fluttered in the wind along with the sound. The forest that had become ruins, the temple, and the Blood Eagle members.

They all turned into letters and scattered.

The world was filled with light and meaning in an instant.

“Take a good look.”

I said to Seo Sumin and Kang Yura.

“This is the end of every World of Thought.”

It was a breathtaking sight that no other scenery could match, only possible in the Mixed Realm.

Where all boundaries between reality and fiction collapse.

And where you feel like you are the only one left in a world that is one big book.

“Only those who have surpassed themselves can see this sight.”

It was so beautiful and yet so sorrowful.

Kang Yura and Seo Sumin stared at the fading world of thoughts, forgetting even to blink.

They would never forget this scene.

Even if time passed, and this moment became a distant memory, like a fantasy.

They would never forget it.

***

The world of thoughts disappeared, and the four people, including Yu-hyun, returned to reality.

Normally, there should have been some remnants of Shamath outside, waiting for any possible situation, but it was different now.

“Yu-hyun Teller. You’re safe.”

‘I forgot. There were three more besides Choi Doyoon.’

It was partly because Choi Doyoon’s image was so strong, but more than that, I was too busy living as a teller.

I was a bit flustered by the sudden encounter with my past connection, but Yu-hyun quickly regained his composure.

There was no need to bring up what happened then, and no need to take revenge.

Those things never happened to them, after all.

Yu-hyun reached out his hand.

The Black Iron Knight was confused.

“Huh, huh?”

“A handshake, don’t you do it?”

“Uh, are you sure?”

The Black Iron Knight, Hwang Se-eun, reminded herself that she was wearing armor.

She had been hiding her identity like this and people naturally kept their distance from her.

It was because of her intimidating presence.

Hwang Se-eun got used to it, but she didn’t expect someone to offer a handshake so casually.

‘No. Is he not human?’

He said he was a teller.

Hwang Se-eun was amazed.

Even knowing he was a teller, he seemed like an ordinary person when talking face to face.

“Nice to meet you.”

She shook Yu-hyun’s hand.

Yu-hyun also smiled brightly and replied.

“Yes. I hope we can meet again soon.”

“Oh. I have some things to take care of with Bangsang, so I’ll go ahead.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

“Let’s go, Bangsang.”

Yu-hyun thought that she called that Bangsang guy quite friendly.

Gweseon nodded as if he understood and let go of Baekhyo.

There was regret in his touch as he released Baekhyo.

Gweseon handed Baekhyo over to Yu-hyun and asked him.

“Can I... come visit later?”

“Uh, um. I guess there’s no harm in that?”

“Yes.”

Gweseon left with that word.

The scene was quickly cleaned up.

The Twilight Curtain clan members were swiftly arrested.

They were all low-ranking clan members who were trying to cut off their tails, but the association was satisfied with having a reason to pressure the clan.

“Yura!”

“Oh! Mom!”

Kang Yura’s mother Shin Eunsuk broke through the association staff’s restraint and approached Yura.

She had gone out for an errand and didn’t come back, so she came looking for her just in case and heard the news that she had been swept into the world of thought.

Yura hugged her mother’s arms.

“Mom!”

“Yura. Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Yeah. Thanks to my friend and Yu-hyun oppa.”

Shin Eunsuk’s eyes turned to Yu-hyun as she stroked Yura’s face.

Although his wounds were all healed, Yu-hyun’s clothes were in a mess and he smiled quietly and nodded his head.

Shin Eunsuk wiped her hot eyes and mouthed thank you.

“Injured people, please come this way!”

“You’ll need some treatment. I’ll take you.”

“Thank you.”

With the help of the association staff, Yu-hyun, Kang Hyerim, and Kwon Jia got on the ambulance.

The Twilight Curtain’s minions were taken away in custody, and some staff members restrained the citizens who were checking what had happened around them.

Yu-hyun felt a sense of relief as he watched the scene unfold.

His body slumped.

The tension he had been holding was released, and a wave of exhaustion hit him.

Next to him, a white-haired figure slid into view.

“Didn’t you leave?”

“Where would I go?”

Seo Sumin ignored the stares of Kwon Jia and Kang Hyerim, who were sitting across from them, and sat next to Yu-hyun.

She spoke in her natural tone as a Heavenly Demon.

Seo Sumin leaned slightly against Yu-hyun’s side.

Yu-hyun said.

“You should go to your family.”

“They would only worry if I go like this. So I’ll stay here for a while.”

“Stay here?”

“Didn’t you say you wanted to recruit me?”

Seo Sumin looked at Yu-hyun with a playful smile.

“I had a new life, but you changed my mind.”

She spoke bluntly, but her eyes betrayed her happiness.

Her voice rang softly in his ears, and Yu-hyun widened his eyes.

“You made me a Heavenly Demon again, so you have to take responsibility.”

“Uh...”

“Don’t you like it?”

“Of course not.”

He couldn’t dislike it.

Yu-hyun shook his head and straightened his posture.

He smoothed his clothes and tightened his loosened tie.

He smiled sincerely at Seo Sumin.

“Welcome to White Flower Management.”