M E M O R I Z E

Time has passed.

Immediately after I finished my relationship with Gehenna, I woke up and took a long breath.

‘I'm embarrassed. ’

No matter how much you think about it, Gehenna is very enthusiastic. In accordance with this, many people do their best without even knowing it, but it is good to be sure. I can concentrate without thinking.

However, when the enthusiasm subsides and reason comes to me, I feel a little embarrassed.

‘It's not enough to stay. ’

After making a bitter smile for a while, I looked down. Gehenna closes her eyes, lying down like a wet cotton ball, under a hot gust of wind. There are traces of relationships buried in brain-dead Nazis. He had a pale smile that appeared to be on his lips and was very satisfied.

I've touched the soft hair, but I don't see any reaction. I didn't fall asleep, but I think I'm enjoying the aftermath of the relationship. I've been doing that for a long time.

I didn't want to interrupt that time, but I tore myself apart and buried my face gently between Gehenna's breasts.

Immediately, I felt a warm and clumsy feeling on my face, as well as a soft hand that stroked my head. I felt sleepless and comfortable, but I endured it forcefully. I lightly rub my face against Gehenna's breasts as if I were a child.

Time passes quietly. While I was babbling and Gehenna occasionally patted my back and patted me, we didn't say a word. Then, the day became deeper and darker. Night has come to the Black Wing Zone.

Soon after, he moved slightly and rolled out to the side of Gehenna.

“Why? I don't have to keep going until I fall asleep. as always.”

Finally, Gehenna opens her mouth quietly. It's like a tone of voice telling me what you're doing. I smile freshly.

“It's just, I don't think it's gonna be easy for the baby. ”

This time, Gehenna bursts out a light smile.

“You don't have to worry about that. Now the child is very happy. ”

You're happy?

“How do you know that? ”

“I can feel it.”

“ ……? ”

“Of course it is. I've been loved by my father, but how can I learn as a child without joy? ”

It speaks as if it were a quiet voice. And Gehenna wrapped her belly in both hands. He looks really happy.

But seeing Gehenna like that, I couldn't help but laugh. But not until a few days ago. It's because I felt like I had a bone when I heard this in front of the lighting section, the top floor of the hell section. Gehenna's face stiffens slightly, wondering if she wanted to talk. An uncomfortable silence followed.

Later, Gehenna turns away, not looking at me. Suddenly, I felt nervous and moved my loving finger, and I touched Salmoney Gehenna's back like a belly. Gehenna sighs comfortably and shows no refusal.

After touching the boat like that for a long time, I opened my mouth quietly.

“You know... Gehenna.”

“Huh?"

It was okay to say it, but I barely had the courage to say it.

“Later when the baby is born.... And after some time of growing up, when I ask about my father... How are you going to tell me then? ”

Gehenna doesn't open her mouth immediately. You bury your head on the ground, thinking you've had a deep thought, and for a while, you exhale an even breath.

“I don't know. Maybe... ”

However, after a long time, Gehenna's voice slowly flows into my ears, which I thought was somehow cautious.

“He liked to sleep with his face on his breasts, and he was an ill-advised father. ”

“… Huh? ”

“I'm also guessing he's the father who ran away as soon as he got you pregnant. Ah. But let me tell you, there was something I had to do. although I don't know what the circumstances are. ”

“Hey, that's a little... ”

I was going to protest rather lightly, considering that it was really too much.

“And..."

“Too…. ”

“It looks cold on the outside, but it makes me as compassionate as holding my mother.... I will also tell you that he was a warm man. ”

“ ……. ”

But as soon as Gehenna's words continued, I instinctively shut up. For the last time, Gehenna no longer speaks. Finally, another awkward static settles down.

I slowly took my hand off and lay down on the other side of Gehenna. With an interstellar brain, arrogance grazed my complex thoughts and quickly dissipated. I'd like to say something, but my mouth is stuck. Suddenly, one of my breasts was just glossy.

‘I wonder how everyone is doing... ’

Suddenly.

‘I don't want to go. ’

I thought, I was surprised myself. The thoughts that had just passed were mainly the thoughts of you, Han So-young, and the clan members. I have reason to go back. No, the garage is overrun. Never before has that purpose been shaken.

But I thought that I didn't want to go back to the first time. The fact that I created a new life with my blood, not just in Gehenna, overwhelms me beyond my wildest imagination. The word "father" had the power to shake the foundation of my life.

“ ……. ”

I turned my head and looked back for no reason. However, Gehenna was still lying on her back. I want to see what you're doing, what you're making. And if you feel it, you can look back on it for once. Eventually, Gehenna didn't look back on me.

When I turned my head four times like that, I suddenly felt that something was hard to bear. I finally opened my mouth again. To bring up what I've been patient with.

“Gehenna.”

Am I sleeping? I can't even see the answer.

“Do I have to give birth here? ”

“… what does that even mean? ”

Finally, Gehenna reacts. I felt urgent, but I didn't stop.

“The child. You don't have to raise her here, do you?... If you like, of course. ”

As I spoke, I thought I was being a coward somewhere. But now that you mention it, you have to finish the job properly.

“… Hmm. I'm sure that's not so bad after all. ”

However, as soon as Gehenna was satisfied, her eyes opened wide on their own.

So you're okay with this? You don't think he's bad?

“Then…! ”

“But can you handle it? ”

But when I heard a denial of the tone, I felt the rising gradually sinking back down.

“Suffer…. Can you do it? ”

“Yes. You and I were different in the first place. Unlike you, I'm not allowed to live in that world. ”

“I don't know what you're talking about. ”

“Simple. You and I weigh each other differently. ”

“You were summoned to our world then, weren't you? We can go the same way this time, right? ”

“You're pushing it. You wouldn't know what kind of trouble you're in. ”

“But…. ”

“Even then, even if I summon it again and go away, I cannot stay in that world for long. Eventually, they just go through a reverse summoned process and come back to this place naturally. ”

“ ……. ”

“Of course, you can summon it again every time. But as I just said, the weight of a human being and a ruler on one dimension is different. Different, but very different. If you want to summon me once, you really need a huge sacrifice... I wonder if you and I can keep preparing those sacrifices. ”

Suddenly, I was faced with the hesitation that I had been hesitating about.

‘Eventually…. Is that a no...? ’

When I asked, I regretted it too late. Of course, postponing it in Gehenna's words was not unlikely.

However, it is just as realistically impossible. I heard that even the demons who had just invaded were able to force Gehenna to move through dimensions after making a tremendous sacrifice.

That's it. Over 1,000 humans have been sacrificed in the human world, as well as the devils. Even if Ansol has a miracle, I can't afford to prepare such a sacrifice every time.

“… I see. ”

That's all I can say after all.

Meanwhile, the darkness suddenly descended and flooded the surroundings. At the same time, sudden exhaustion struck the whole body. All I could think about was wanting to sleep like this.

I was finally able to take my eyes off of Gehenna's back and turn around completely. And I closed my eyes slowly to the increasingly heavy eyelids. The ground that touches my body is particularly cold.

Then.

“But…. Your reinforcement doesn't sound too offensive. Rather, I feel grateful. ”

The dream results come as if the same voice is flowing. Then I could feel the sound of my body moving and the warm eyes sticking into my back. Gehenna turned her back on me.

However.

“... are you sleeping? ”

I didn't turn around. No, I couldn't face Gehenna anymore. I barely closed my eyes to keep them open, and entrusted myself to the pushing horse.

Because….

“Are you asleep already...? ”

I thought if I turned around like this, I'd shake my heart again.

*

The next day.

After waking up, the four of me, Gehenna, Gimhanbyol, and Behemoth moved to the lighthouse.

Arriving at the top floor didn't mean anything was wrong. After introducing the masterpiece of the Bow, as it did in any section, I instructed Behemoth to prepare for the return using the fishing tower. Gehenna acted as if nothing had happened.

... No. Actually, there was only one big change. That was the atmosphere. It wasn't always the same repertoire as me. Behemoth, who was always making fun of him, kept his poisonous silence today. After the introduction of the designer, Gimhanbyol disappeared along with Behemoth himself. Everyone was feeling something different today.

From then on, Gehenna did not look the same. It was the same even when he was conscious in the arc. In fact, even though it was my last relationship, I wasn't as enthusiastic as I was before, but I wasn't sad. Rather, Gehenna's gaze was dazed even as if she had a deep thought.

After a relationship that was so clumsy.

“You should be ready by now. Let's get going. ”

Seeing Gehenna standing up unexpectedly, I had to feel complex and subtle.

Of course, that feeling is entirely my own. And I know there's no reason to blame her. Gehenna was fulfilling her original promise without a hitch. Rather, it is a position to be grateful for letting me go gently without being forced into captivity.

But why?

My attitude towards me has not been particularly cold, but why do I feel so uneasy about the appearance of Gehenna? Why do you think he's so mean and naughty?

‘Why, why…. ’

Then.

“Now I know a little bit. ”

Suddenly, Gehenna's voice woke me up as I was feeling overwhelmed by endless questions.

“Was it an old saying? The sooner you say good-bye, the better... I didn't know what it meant when I first heard it, but I think I know now. ”

As soon as I looked up at the words that followed, I could see. A towering tower that rises like a stake through the sky. I arrived at the center of the arc while I was in reminiscence.

“Well. Everyone's waiting. Let's go, too. ”

However, without hesitation, I was dragged to the center of the tower by the hand of Gehenna.

“Ah. You're here. ”

“Brother, are you here? ”

Like Gehenna said, Gimhan Stars and Behemoth, carrying a large sack around the tower, were waiting for me. I focused on them without even thinking about looking around.

“Are you all set? ”

“Yes, all you have to do is trigger it. By the way..."

Behemoth nods, his helmet bent and replies. He carefully raises his head and blurs.

“By the way? Is there a problem? ”

Gehenna greets Behemoth scratching his helmet.

“No, it's not a problem... But this is the last time... Maybe we should say our good-byes. ”

“What are you talking about? The sooner we break up, the better. ”

“Yes?”

“Didn't you hold on to the one who wanted to go too long? They want to go back at least once... I made a promise in the first place, so I'd better keep it. Anyway, let's get ready to activate. ”

And Gehenna glanced at me and smiled.

“You'd like that, wouldn't you? ”

“… Yes. ”

I wonder if it was some kind of refusal. Even though I was a little late, I accepted the reflexively. Nevertheless, Gehenna looks around slowly, still smiling. After a while, you take a step back and open your mouth and start chanting quietly.

I couldn't understand the words, but things got more complicated in my head. In my mind, I was struggling with the idea that I still have to go, and I thought it would be okay to stay a little longer.

“Haha... ”

Behemoth sighed as he looked at Gehenna, and this time he heard a voice as he looked at me.

“I…. So if you have something to say... ”

But I shook my head. It was complicated, and I didn't feel like talking about it. Then Behemoth raises his shoulder armor one big time and makes a loud banging sound.

“Huff. Then I'll do it myself. Anyway, thank you both very much. It seems like it's been a really long time since I've felt human emotions in my time with the King and Lady. ”

“Wait a minute. Your father...? No, no, no, no. Human emotions? ”

“Okay? Here we go. Let's not worry about our last little thing. We should break up with a smile.”

“That's not it...! ”

It was that moment.

Whoo-hoo!

As soon as Gimhanbyol tried to lift his head, a sudden, turbulent sound rang out in his ears. And then a stream of magical power beyond measure.

As you quickly look away, you see Gehenna, who praises the spell with great concentration. All the hair flowing abundantly was rising into the sky and swirling violently.

Whoo-hoo!

At the same time, you hear the sound of magical power in your eardrums, the fish tower begins to glow red. The shaking pieces of earth's soil begin to rise up into the sky against gravity, and finally, out of the air, Gimhanbyol and Gehenna's body slowly rise.

Currrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Immediately thereafter, the sky split open. Meanwhile, the black oval hole slowly reveals itself. It had the same shape as the hole I saw just before I entered hell. That meant that the return was really close.

Is it because there is definitely a different existence? It was unbeatable speed compared to Helena's.

“Ah, ah? ”

Kim Hanbyol grips me with an anxious scream. But I'm not as surprised as I've seen it before.

No, rather than being surprised, my eyes have been fixed on the emerging Gehenna. On Gehenna's face, closing her eyes and chanting the incantation with a solemn face all the time.

Seeing that, I clenched my fist.

Are we really breaking up like this? This is pointless? ’

At first, the speed that had slowed up began to accelerate gradually, as if riding an escalator. But the more I did, the more urgent my heart became. Immediately, my mind intersected with a myriad of thoughts and severe conflicts.

‘Just a little more, just a little more. We might be able to stop the summoning now. ’

‘There is a way to send Gimhanbyol first. ’

"Gehenna says it's almost impossible, but isn't there another way? It's Hall Plain, isn't it? ’

‘Come to think of it, he didn't give you a name? So we're staying a little bit longer? ’

It was then.

“Whew…. ”

Almost immediately, you hear Gehenna exhale. Did you finish your spell already?

“For the past week... ”

While he had absolutely no idea what to do, Gehenna opened her eyes and spoke in a sinking voice.

“I was happy to be with you. Probably the happiest time of my entire life. ”

“Crab, Gehenna. ”

“Well, do you have something to say to me? Come to think of it, I think I can spare a few words. ”

“Er... ”

One word. Just one word.

“… none? ”

But then, at some point, I noticed the grim look on Gehenna's face. I experienced the phenomenon of my heart turning into a blank space in an instant. Gehenna fades into the light as her vision becomes white.

An airborne body.

Flow of enormous magical power touching the flesh.

A deafening sound in my ears.

slowly approaching Gehenna.

All of that is making me numb.

“Thank you for saving me and for giving me happiness. Thanks to you, I can get back to where I belong.

Now that the king is born and the 1st Army is resurrected.... I also have to return to my original position as First Captain. ”

Squad 1? What's this supposed to mean?

“Foolishness. What a waste of time. ”

At that moment, Gehenna's face appeared in front of her eyes and quickly disappeared.

“Anyway, I wish you happiness everywhere, as you have given me happiness. ”

It really was a fleeting moment. Later, however, I felt a strange feeling in my mouth. Finally, my vision became wider.

“Then…. Is this really the last time.... ”

Soon, the final, still sinking voice flowed into my ears like a whisper.

I was only able to wake up.

And...

‘… are you sleeping? ’

‘Are you asleep already...? ’

‘How, do you have something to say to me? ’

‘… Nothing? ’

At that moment.

“Gehenna, wait...! ”

Without a moment's hesitation, the black hole swallowed my body. I feel like my belly button is hooked, and I feel like I'm being sucked into a shovel somewhere. At that moment, I reached out my hand without even knowing it. And the moment I looked down, shouting for my neck to explode.

I could clearly see it, even though it was going very fast. Behemoth waving his hand through a hole in the sky that slowly closes, and Gehenna still looks up at me in the air.

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Obviously, I have a lot of good ideas from a lot of readers. There's a lot that I didn't think of. Thank you for your help:)