M E M O R I Z E

By the time the flush on Gehenna's cheeks slowly faded, I could barely escape. As I rubbed my mouth and looked around, the sight that caught my eye shocked me greatly.

More than 100 sq.m. of space comes into view, one by one, including offices, libraries, terraces, bathrooms, and bedrooms. A large, well-organized desk. Round tables and an old-fashioned couch. A fluffy red carpet with a golden trim. Fancy ornaments to decorate the walls.

This is...

“Isn't this my room? ”

Mercenary Castle, fourth floor office. I felt a familiar feeling of sleep, but I didn't even know it was a really heavy duty bed.

“That's quite a space. ”

I hear a natural voice. Gehenna gets out of bed, relaxing, holding her left elbow with her right hand. The sunlight coming in through the window floods the golden roses that light up their base. It's just a picture of everyday life.

“… Huh? ”

Then, Gehenna, who had tied up her messy hair, glanced at me and narrowed her eyes. Oh, I don't know. I must have been fascinated.

After an awkward exsanguination, I rarely get the original surprises (?).

“Gehenna, what's going on? ”

“Hmm? This is your room, isn't it? ”

Although he asked me why, there is an unseen prank on Gehenna's face. I don't think I'm just gonna tell you.

I thought of the bear and opened my mouth.

“How many days have I been asleep? ”

“Shortly after he collapsed, he slept for four days. Today's the fifth day.”

“Hmm…. So he saved his life again? ”

“Even so, it became a strange sound. It's like releasing a few pounds of seawater in the ocean, giving life to humans. ”

It was nothing, but Gehenna's voice was intense. I heard that if I said something embarrassing again with this opportunity, I wouldn't let it go. Somehow, this time, I don't think it will end with my mouth. I just decided to stay quiet.

I decided to start by solving the questions that were piled up.

However, no matter how much I think about it, I don't understand. This time the 'Frozen Snow’ expedition was planned for three months round trip. This is also the schedule that was calculated and scheduled for the transport ability of Jegal's seagull. I mean, it took 45 days to get there, so why not 45 days to get there?

So how did we skip 45 days? Without leaping into space....

“Ah.”

Suddenly, an idea struck me.

Gehenna smiled as if she heard my elasticity.

“I did a little research on this world while you were down. … Actually, I was a little surprised. ”

Gehenna suddenly shuts her mouth. I could tell from the face of staring at me that the conflicting face was too graceful.

“How was it?”

When I'm curious,

“I don't know. It's only been a few hundred years, and I can't believe it. No, actually, I'm embarrassed to be called a quitter. ”

Gehenna made a cold assessment without hesitation.

It wasn't sticky, because it's true. Although there is a time difference, it is only acceptable to think about the heroes and the current inhabitants who encountered in the Dragon Sleeping Mountains. As Gehenna said, I'm embarrassed to be called a retreat.

“No way, but I can't even move the space properly. I felt a little pathetic. ”

“Spatial movement is…. But my seaweed. ”

“Oh, you mean the kid. I've seen it, but it's quite barbaric and primitive. Not only is it efficient, but it's a way of pouring out magical power. ”

“Oh, yeah? ”

I smiled bitterly. In front of Gehenna, Jegal Hassol, who praised the ‘Dragon of Doom’ Magna Carta as a genius, bows down without exception. Well, that makes sense.

“… well, given the current situation, it's quite creative. ”

Gehenna kicked her tongue, sputtering me. It was a little harsh, but the way I looked at it was so cute.

“So, you flew straight into space? ”

“Yes. The coordinates were a bit of a problem, but your place of residence is close to the milestone I know of. ”

“Milestones?”

“That's terrible. Have you forgotten how you got back?“ ”

When Gehenna spoke as Pinzan gave her, she was able to recall the existence of the Fish Tower. I scratched my head with an awkward smile. The milestone is half a day's walk from Atlanta. Because I woke up on the fifth day. That means he returned to the city three days before he couldn't.

Suddenly I was curious.

How the hell did he get summoned?

What happened while I was sleeping.

I don't know how she said it.

How the clans reacted.

But most of all,

I had the most important question of all.

Gehenna was most curious about what would happen in the future, whether she lived there or not.

However, I didn't have the heart to ask. Because I was too nervous.

‘Won't you come with me...? ’

‘Hehe. It can't be that bad. ’

‘But.'

‘… Can you handle it? ’

That's when Gehenna did it. You are not allowed in the Middle World. Even if we go together, we have to come back someday.

Gehenna needs a fair price to stay in the middle world. But I can't afford to collect such sacrifices. The word 'coping’ contained that meaning.

“ ……. ”

“ ……. ”

The silence that had just fallen quietly surrounds Gehenna.

I desperately tried to think of something different. Calmly turning his eyes, the bulging belly was trampled on by the snow. Yeah, that 'd be great. Was his name Suna...?

“I…. ”

“Are you feeling better now? ”

Soon as she opened her mouth, Gehenna took a step back and hung up on me. As Gehenna's mouth grows dazed, her smile disappears.

“That's good. So... ”

“ ……? ”

“Now you must fulfill your duty. ”

“Responsibility?”

On the contrary, Gehenna nods solemnly.

“I hear you're the head of the clan representing this city. ”

“Well, by the way, Who told you that? ”

“It doesn't matter. After all, if you're the king of a city, there's something you need to do. ”

“Gehenna. That's... ”

I try to get closer, shaking my head.

But before I even took a step forward,

“All that means is the king. ”

Short but slow, Commander Furan has denied my approach.

“Before you rule, you must embrace everything. ”

The same abstract eyes look at me.

The eyes of a calm burning crimson meet me and join the horses.

“There will be things for you to do first. Take care of your business. Caring about me is right after fulfilling your responsibilities and duties for your current position. ”

“Gehenna.”

“You don't think I don't understand. ”

“So... ”

“Please, I hope you don't disappoint me. ”

“ ……. ”

Gehenna's voice is strict and quiet as if it were a strict rebuke. The words that follow are sharp, like rhetorical rhetoric.

Suddenly, a clear stream of energy lifted my head. Yes, Gehenna's words are irrefutable. We need to rethink this expedition and check our Achievement Rewards message. Also, even if it is not an expedition, work will be piled up like a mountain.

I thought so, so I could barely get straight to the pose.

“Yes, Gehenna. I think you're right. ”

Then Gehenna's eyes draw a soft wire and she smiles again.

“I'm sorry if I offended you. But I knew you'd understand. ”

“No, it's okay. Haha.”

“Of course, I want to be loved.... Hehe. I don't want you to shake the foundation you've laid so far. Technically, I'm a rolling stone. ”

“That's our proverb. Did someone say something like that? ”

Gehenna laughs without saying anything.

“And I... ”

Gehenna, who was about to say something, suddenly blurred.

I felt like I knew what Gehenna was worried about. If Gehenna had not heard it wrong, she would have said it was a rolling stone, not a rolling stone. But if it is a stone that will roll intentionally....

I see. It's a stone that can't be stuck next to it anyway. You're asking me to look at the stones that have already been stuck. Is that how she drew the line?

Glug glug!

It's that moment. As my heart grows faint, the sound of boiling bellies echoes through my mind. At the same time, there is a strong feeling of emptiness.

“Kick.”

Gehenna opens her eyes and quickly covers her mouth with her hands. However, it was clear from the slight tremor of the shoulders. Damn, this is the time...

“Work and play, and I think we should eat first. ”

“I can't help it. Humans have to eat food because of their body structure... ”

I don't know why, but I felt like an excuse even when I thought to myself.

*

Soon as I opened the door in awkwardness, I was forced to stop walking.

“Ah.”

“Oh, my.”

In the hallway, the woman who was walking towards the office stood still. The surprised gray eyes stare at me.

“Su-hyun, Su-hyun. ”

“High-rises?”

“Get up.... Is that you?”

“Yes…. I just woke up.”

And I said, "Ha, ha.” Yeon-ju, who swept her chest with a sigh, calmly approached her face. And he smiled at me face to face.

“That's good. I heard it was okay, but I was really worried. ”

“Ah…. I'm sorry, but as you can see, nothing's wrong. ”

Wait a minute, but why is the high performer here? You must still be the user academy instructor.

He smiled as if he had read my thoughts.

“Don't worry. I made it pretty clear. I'm going to be commuting for a while. ”

“Work and leave? Did Yi Hyo give you permission? ”

“Su-hyun's condition slipped slightly. He also gave me the exception of being quite surprised. ”

“Well…. ”

It was then. Suddenly, his eyes turn to the side and he looks confused. I feel the spirit of Gehenna.

For a moment there, I wanted to crash. It's an unexpected surprise. My head turned white and my vision became dizzy.

However.

“Ah…. ”

Surprisingly,

“Were you with her? ”

Yeon-ju smiled widely and spoke to him.

“Well. I figured it was time to wake up. ”

Gehenna also replied as if she was familiar with it.

Suddenly, my mind became numb in a different sense.

However, Goonju walked past me and crossed his arms. Gehenna does not strongly reject classical behavior.

“That's too much. I would have waited with you if you had warned me. ”

“Hehe. You seem busy. ”

“Huh. Lies. Where were you two going, by the way? ”

“Oh, I think he's pretty hungry. I was going to the restaurant. ”

Gehenna speaks softly like her sister and playing softly.

... How did this happen? The chaos in your head doesn't go away.

Of course, while I was asleep, I would have established a relationship with the clans in the same way as Gehenna. But even so, this was far beyond expectation. I thought it wouldn't be such a good situation if I didn't owe him cold food.

However, what you can see now, it looks like a close sister. Unless someone actively helped me adapt. The relationship can usually never be achieved with three or four days at the most.

“I talk a lot and then suddenly groan. Very funny.”

“Really, I can't stop this. Then I'm coming with you. I'll carry you.”

“I did. I told you to stop treating me like an old man." ”

“Forest, mountain, wealth, not old age. ”

Soon, the two women began to walk along the hallway well, leaving me behind.

As I stared at him, he suddenly turned his head, talking about Dorado. Then, he made eye contact with me and squinted one eye.

At that moment, that smile.

“ ……. ”

I washed my heart clean, which was full of anxiety and fear.

*

After arriving at the restaurant, the surprise continued in succession.

While I was receiving greetings from the clan members as my father, the two women sat at different tables and continued the warm atmosphere. They sit at the table in turn, starting with the classical chorus, Jeongyeon Jung, Bak Da-Som, and even Won Hye-soo. It's not loud enough, but it looks good to have a conversation with Jogonzon.

“Hey! You're here again today?”

All of a sudden, a cheerful shout rang out in the kitchen. Nono shakes his ladle with a bright face with one hand.

“Be prepared! You'll hear it's delicious today." ”

“Hmm. I admit one confidence. I look forward to it.”

Gehenna relaxes as she buries herself in a chair. Then there was light cheer and laughter everywhere.

... I'm really curious. What the hell's been going on? How long has it been since it was this bright?

I took out a lotus candle and asked, delighted and confused. However, someone grabbed him gently before he could even light the fire. I suddenly looked up and saw Sang-nam with a good smile.

“Oh, Clan Lord. We have pregnant women. Please refrain from doing that. ”

“Ah…. Yes, of course. ”

“You've been starving for three or four days. I'll put it on a mild diet that won't overwhelm your body. ”

“Boo, do me a favor. ”

Sang-nam left with a smile on his face, and then another man suddenly appeared. The young man with the bustling impression was Seung Woo Cho.

“User Cho Seung Woo? ”

“Clan Road. Congratulations on your life. ”

Cho Seung Woo lowered his head and smiled.

A moment later, after receiving a formal greeting, I led Seung Woo Jo to the table. All right, so this is a getaway.

“I've been through a lot. ”

“Oh, no. I'm used to it now. ”

Cho Seung Woo insisted as a joke, but for some reason, half felt genuine.

“Did something special happen while I was gone? ”

In fact, I tried throwing it as if it must be something special, but it was unexpected that Seung Woo Choi reacted strangely. I turn my eyes to open and close my mouth again. Did something else happen?

“What is it?”

Cho Seung Woo opened his mouth after urging me again.

“Actually... There was an indirect conflict with another city over the Sangha Clan. ”

It's a collision. I really didn't think about this. Something unexpected seems to happen in a row today.

“Where is it?”

“This is the Istantel Low Clan, the capital city. ”

However, as soon as I heard the following words, I realized that I couldn't be more interesting.

Suddenly, the restaurant was silent as the tears started to pour out. Dozens of pairs of eyes pour out from all sides. The fact that everyone knows this much proves that even indirect collisions are unusual.

“Istantel Low.... ”

I tapped the table with my fingertips and opened my mouth in a low voice.

“I think we need to convene a meeting. ”

“Oh, no! No problem!”

However, Cho Seung Woo suddenly jumped and shook his hand.

“Hmm? Why? ”

“You'll wake up soon and you won't feel well. I guess I shouldn't have said that. So after you've fully recovered... ”

I said, what are you talking about? I sway my head with a fresh smile.

“That's okay. I'm better now than ever. I feel like I'm reborn. ”

“Ah…. Haha.”

“There's more to that conflict than meets the eye, right? ”

“Th…. It's like this.”

“Then let's call a meeting because we also need to organize the expedition. Have you had lunch, by the way? ”

“Oh, no. Not yet."

Cho Seung Woo stuttered.

“Then join me. because we need to hear some things before the meeting. ”

“I'm worried that you're really okay. It's not just one or two, actually. ”

Now you're going to lose your job. This guy's in trouble, too.

I glanced at you.

“Once you hear the situation, I can solve it, right? ”

It would have been a mistake if I had felt his complexion brightened at that moment.

“… Got it! ”

I guess it wasn't a mistake. I cried out with my back down this time.