Episode 401
After arriving at the art room, avoiding the teacher monster that occasionally appears in the hallway and the plaster pieces that Garam Yoon could not burn. In-ho Jeong and Gyeong-jun Hong stood in front of the art room warehouse.
Hong Gyeong-jun said, holding in his hand the key he obtained from the grade room in Building A on the 3rd floor.
“...I feel strange.”
“Well, this is your first time.”
“It’s the same place I came to last time.”
“I understand what you want to say.”
Jeong In-ho expressed his sincere condolences.
Although he was an ugly detective who got irritated just by looking at his expressionless face, there were times when Jeong In-ho, like Hong Gyeong-joon, became confused by repeated times. It was only after I felt this last episode that I felt a little bit better... Considering that, there was nothing I couldn’t do to offer a rough word of consolation.
Jeong In-ho continued speaking as he straightened out his clothes.
“You don’t think it’s that strange. Anyway, isn’t it an indisputable fact that this is the real reality? All you have to do is do your best in the present.”
“...Um....”
Hong Gyeong-jun’s brow furrowed slightly.
“It’s so unfamiliar that it’s disgusting.”
“...Shall we fight?”
“sorry. “Stop being real.”
“I am always ready.”
“Ready to fight?”
“So are you ready to talk?”
“That could be true. Anyway, I appreciate your consolation.”
“Ha, really, this dog... ha...”
It was also annoying that I felt strangely comfortable with such absurd and childish conversations.
Jeong In-ho, who took a deep breath to control his slight anger and absurdity, took the key from Hong Gyeong-jun’s hand and inserted it into the art room storage door. As we have already confirmed several times, the key has turned into plaster powder and has not disappeared.
Hong Gyeong-jun glanced at Jeong In-ho.
“Are you angry?”
“Please apologize.”
“I apologize.”
“It’s very good, I like it...”
Jeong In-ho couldn’t get any more angry. On the contrary, I found it absurd that I was laughing so helplessly. It was proof that Miu and Gou had become attached to each other, and now they could freely call him ‘Akwoo’. Jeong In-ho once again confirmed that he had peace of mind.
It’s not yet at a level where I can confidently say what it is, but I don’t think Jeong In-ho would be that afraid even if he suddenly returns. This was because my struggles had more meaning than I thought.
Even if the blood of Lee Jae-heon, whom he killed with his own hands, lies beneath his feet...
“....”
“Mr. Jeong In-ho?”
Just clinging to him is not something a person should do.
Because I am more sane, peaceful, and worth living than that person. Jeong In-ho, not Lee Jae-heon, should have been the main player of this team. It seemed like that could happen.
“Mr. Jeong In-ho, is there a problem?”
“I thought about it.”
“Are you finished cleaning up?”
“I think so.”
“Then can I open the door now?”
“What...”
Jeong In-ho nodded.
“Let’s give it a try.”
My heart was light.
I laughed.
* * *
“―Bian!!”
Vivian immediately opened the door at Jeong In-ho’s shout.
“good job!”
“I’ll lure you in. In the meantime...!”
“Okay, see you later.”
Song In-myeong came out behind Vivian, brandishing a pipe. Vivian was astonished to see the monster wincing after being hit in the face and her serial killer friend at the same time.
“What the fuck...!!”
A serial killer friend jumping out from between pillars without warning was not good for the heart. When Vivian hesitated, Song In-myeong grabbed her collar and ran.
“Shut up and run you idiot!”
“Where did you come from...!”
“Fuck run!”
The eyeball is the only part of the monster’s body that is alive. The art teacher, whose eye, presumed to be a vital spot, was struck with human-level force, clutched her face in pain.
Song In-myeong, who was pushing Vivian forward and checking the art teacher’s movements, cheered happily. It was as if he had let go of his anger about being beaten up in the past.
“Wahah fuck that! “Fuck you, you idiot!!”
“...! ...!!!!”
“Does it hurt? it hurts? huh? it hurts? “Are you fucking sick?!”
Vivian looked more than shocked at the bright, happy-looking laughter that was rarely seen in the other side of the world. The old friend who saved me was too mean to be thankful or relieved that I escaped the final boss.
A trembling voice came out.
“This crazy bastard is so fucking crazy...!”
“Ah, thank you for the compliment.”
“Why are you here? It’s not your place!”
“Yes, uncle, please.”
“what...? that is...!”
Vivian’s reaction softened. It was true that it was not Song In-myeong’s arbitrary action, but he did not dare to curse at the fact that it was an order given by Lee Jae-heon, who already had a lot of debt. In his mind, Lee Jae-heon often did stupid things, but that didn’t mean he was someone who needed to be criticized by anyone.
While my attention was taken by Lee Jae-heon, who was calmly waving hello from the swimming pool, Song In-myeong opened the bathroom door and pushed Vivian in with a smile.
“And this one too, uncle!”
“...! 100 million!!”
Craddangtang!
Vivian, who was pushed into the bathroom, looked up at Song In-myeong with an absurd expression.
“You fucking bird...!”
“Ask your uncle, okay?”
Song In-myeong, smiling brightly, followed him into the bathroom and closed the door. Song In-myeong, who had just gotten up and opened the door, grabbed Vivian by the collar and knocked her backwards again as she was about to open the door and leave, leaned against the door and watched the situation, ignoring Vivian, who was too embarrassed to get angry.
The art teacher monster, who felt very sorry for him, ran toward the bathroom. And the moment it reached the bathroom door,
it stopped moving.
“....”
The monster quietly looked at the path leading to the swimming pool and then rushed towards it as quickly as an animal that had been starved for three days. Behind the clear footsteps of the monster, the sound of the thick door of the annex swimming pool opening was vaguely heard.
And Jaeheon Lee will be there.
“...Ahaha!”
He didn’t even let a bastard like Song In-myeong die.
He’s a really funny guy.
* * *
“Keep Vivian in the bathroom?”
“you’re right.”
“Does that mean I should go in too?”
“Yes.”
“Aren’t we supposed to go into the swimming pool together? Isn’t it safer for the two of us to go together?”
“I hope the monster’s eyes are only focused on me.”
“why?”
“Because it’s comfortable.”
“....”
“...And if I become a monster.”
That was a request.
“Would you please drop me in the water?”
A very
earnest request.
(Continued in the next part)