M E M O R I Z E

< Reminiscence >

The sun went down and the night went deep. The city that had once been illuminated as a new frontier has almost been abandoned by the user since the New Continent "Atlanta" was targeted. It was not even a ghost city, but a stagnant city that could no longer be expected to progress. The two women were wandering around the streets with this chain of static sensitivity.

“Hmph. It's been a long time... Did you turn it here?”

“Are you lost? ”

“Oh, no! This city was originally complicated and dizzy.... Oh, I found it! ”

“Huh?”

Ansol runs to the white robe and opens the tightly closed door forcefully. However, I got punched in the face by the dust spreading out like a cloud and hung out. The woman who pressed down on the robe walks quietly through the groaning anvil and into the door.

It was hard to say that the inside was clean, even with empty words. Dust has been piled up, as if it hadn't been touched by a human for a long time, and tables or chairs that can be seen are spread out.

“Hehe. The stench of bitterness.... Cough, cough!"

Ansol gets up and coughs as he comes in. His face doesn't look good, but his peering eyes soon get wet with gracefulness.

“This place... ”

“Yes, yes. It's where we graduated user academy and took our first steps in the world. It's an inn.”

“Inn?”

“A place to sleep and eat. Her name is Silly Lady... Was it?”

The woman nods small. And I looked everywhere and I looked.

“What was his usual place? ”

“Uh, third floor, far right corner room. That's the specialty that my brother used to use. He used to go in there often to steal teacups... Eeeek!”

I climbed the stairs before I finished talking. Ansol, who was frustrated with his mouth for a while, took a long sigh after realizing that he couldn't see her.

“Phew. What is this...? ”

This morning, Ansol, who was in charge of Gehenna's guidance at Kim Soo-hyun's request, was filled with anticipation. Obviously, it wasn't because Gehenna liked it, and I was worried that something would fall off. However, instead of sticking to the bread, he was a guide who was not even there for half a day.

‘I want to see where he's been. ’

Gehenna's request was simple but not simple. Where I had been, Kim Soo-hyun wanted to go to the place where he had been active.

I was stunned for a long time after hearing it for the first time, but Ansol eventually became forced to become Chun-hyang. After going to the North Continent to Warp Gate, I had to travel to a special place such as a clan house in Monica, a love house, an ancient magical city of Mazia, a user academy in Barbara, and an inn of beginnings. Still, traditionally, I reached the shrewd lady of Mule.

“Phew…. ”

With a constant sigh, Ansol climbs a slow staircase. After coming all this way, I didn't even want the cake, but I desperately wanted it to go back now.

“Huh?"

Later, when Ansol entered the special room at the end of the third floor, she was sitting quietly on a dirty table and looking into the room. I gently shake my hand to see if I can see the seams coming in.

“Are you here now? Sit down."

Glug. Suddenly, a gushing flame lit up a dark room. The woman takes off her hoodie and grins as she approaches. And take something out of your arms and put it on the table. It was a clean record and a collar pen.

“It's about time. One last favor. ”

The word 'last’ made Ansol feel both anticipated and anxious at the same time. It's because I was thinking about going into the Dark Forest. However, Gehenna asked for an unexpected favor.

“Write something for me. ”

Tap the note on the table with the fingertips of the index finger.

“W-write? ”

“Yes. Um... What if it's a letter? ”

“Why would I...? ”

“I don't know your letters. Don't you think it's easier to write it down? ”

Ansol was very persuasive. There's nothing you won't listen to if it's your last request. Ansol grabs the collar pen, pulling the record and asks.

“How do I write this down? ”

“Hm. What do you usually write on the first letter? ”

“... I Hate You," he wrote. ”

“Hmm?"

“No, I'm kidding. Just to whom.... This much?”

“Yes. Then to Kim Soo-hyun. This better be good.”

A silent voice. Ansol starts making fun of the collar pen hard.

“Perhaps when you see this letter. ”

“Maybe…. You...... this letter... By the time I see it... ”

I said, "Well, maybe after I get back. ”

“I…. What?”

Oops, the collar pen has stopped. When Ansol looks up, Gehenna smiles calmly.

“What are you looking at? ”

“Ha, but…. ”

“But no. Rather, I think you'll like it. ”

“ ……. ”

“There you go. Just write it down. Oh, don't write down what you just said. ”

“Well, I know that much. ”

After a while, all that remained in the room was the sound of Gehenna's words and the sound of a blind collar pen.

About half an hour later, the light that had leaked from the third floor window went out. Then, shortly after a long time, a loose door opens and two women walk out.

Gehenna makes her way across the dark streets of the sheep who have seen everything, and Ansol gazes at the woman who is slowly moving away. But soon, I chased him on foot and opened my mouth cautiously.

“I…. ”

“ ……. ”

“Hey…. ”

“ ……. ”

“Hey, there! ”

“Why is that? ”

As I raise my voice to crawl in, my reaction returns. Afterwards, Ansol, who was hesitant for a long time, still opened his mouth, noticing.

“Can I ask you a question? ”

“Allow me.”

“My brother.... ”

“Hmm?"

“Did you love Gehenna? ”

“ ……. ”

At that moment, Gehenna's footsteps stopped. If you asked if you loved Kim Soo-hyun, you wouldn't hesitate to be ashamed. But Ansol's question was the opposite.

“That's …. ”

Gehenna slowly shakes her head, sweeping the rich wavy, lava-colored hair with both hands.

“… I don't know. ”

But like trying to rob something, he presses down on the hood and connects the horses.

“However, perhaps.... ”

Suddenly, the blurry words foretold a reversal.

“I wonder... When the day comes when we meet again because we are so close.... ”

Gehenna's eyes looked a little lonely, looking up at the night sky.

“At that time, I must ask. ”

... he said as if it were spilling.

After a while.

“Well, you can ask him now. ”

“Hehe. Of course it is... ”

Gehenna smiles quietly, but Salmoney smiles.

“... I think I'll barely eat it. ”

*

I couldn't find Gehenna anywhere. I really didn't see it anywhere. It took me a while to accept that Gehenna had left. However, I couldn't stay away from it. I didn't know how much time had passed, but I had to go after him. Think of a place for Gehenna to go.

I thought about it, and I immediately broke into the lodging in Jegal Hassol.

“Oh, my gosh! ”

My seaweed jumped up and down, making sure I was awake at dawn. Unfortunately, I was changing my pants. The impression of Jegal seaweed slowly crumpled to look at me with his confused eyes.

“Ha. Yes. I knew this would happen one day. You finally came to get me drunk. ”

“User nested hash. ”

“Shut up, virgin hunter. In advance, I will do my best to resist. And even if your body is conquered by you, this is me winning. ”

“Jegal Hassol. ”

I brazenly let go of my trousers as I listened.

I hurried straight at him.

“Okay, look. If I miss you, I'll see...? Mommy! Help me! Ohh! Soo-hyun Kim raped me! ”

I closed my mouth and approached my face. I didn't really think it would happen, but my eyes are staring at me with fear. Recognizing the mistake and lowering my hand, I could see my lips trembling.

“I was wrong... I won't bother you again, so please forgive me.... Hey, isn't it a little early in the day to say this? ”

You've got to be kidding me.

I'm a little sorry, but this is no time for jokes.

“Transportability. ”

“… Yes? ”

“Half a day's walk north of the gate. A milestone to Atlanta. You know the coordinates?”

“Oh, I know. ”

“Please use your transport capability there. Please.”

“ ……. ”

For a very short time, Jegal seaweed gazed back at me. However, he soon realized that his face was not a joke, and gave a slight nod.

“... Can I wear pants? ”

I waited without saying a word.

After a short while, a group of round, blue lights gathers around you with the sound of chanting. The suspense that seems to be going crazy builds up in you at an incredible rate. I hope so. Please, please, I hope there's still some Gehenna left...!

Thung!

The familiar noise hits your ear with the feeling of a hooked belly button. At the same time, my vision changed.

A cold breeze brushes the flesh. We were in the middle of a red wasteland. The transport capabilities of the seagull have been properly activated.

It feels like my heart is burning with tension and anxiety. I immediately turned my eyes to find the tower. A black tower that rises like a stake through the sky to the left catches my eye.

And, there.

There was no one.

“Ah…. ”

For a moment, arrogance crossed my mind.

Maybe Gehenna's just making fun of me. Maybe I didn't find it. Maybe we got the location wrong. Maybe we haven't arrived yet.... Or else, it's already gone...

Suddenly, I had an idea. At least if it's not the last time, there's still room to meet. In other words, we need to prove that Gehenna didn't come here.

There is a method.

The third eye. Seeing the past with the third eye.

There is a precedent that has been used only once before. I was curious about what happened to the children in the rite of passage, and I almost burst my eyes with just a second. I promised not to use it again after that, but now I'm not at liberty to cover it up.

I did not hesitate to activate the third eye. Then, looking at the standing fish tower, you concentrate on your whole mind.

After a while, a scene suddenly infiltrates into the immediate field of view.

- Woof, woof, woof!

The first thing that caught my eye was a shining fish tower that was illuminating the sky, not black light, as you just saw. Then I looked at the woman standing in front of the tower, and I felt her heart pounding.

- I'm sorry... I'm sorry...

Gehenna soothes someone in her arms with her sad eyes.

- Aaaaahhhh!

And Suna wept with all her strength, whom she had never seen since she was born.

- P-please...

Profit, gain, gain! Ava!

- Suna, Suna. That's enough...

Oh, my God! Abu, Abaa...!

Suna makes every effort to get out of Gehenna's arms. I even shake my hands as if I'm looking for someone. Gehenna stands in front of the tower with her face so awkward, but holding Suna tightly.

The moment before the bright light enveloped Gehenna and Suna.

- …….

“! ”

Gehenna glances back for a moment.

It was a fleeting moment, but Asrai's piercing eyes were clearly staring at me.

“Gehen...! ”

It was that moment.

Phage job!

The vision breaks down like a TV screen, and suddenly a stabbing pain strikes the eye. Suddenly, the signal hits and gives off a fiery energy. The duration is already over. I then sat down, holding my eyes to the unknown.

“Clan Lord! ”

Jegal seaweed tried to lift me up, but I lay flat on my back.

I saw the worst past I didn't want to think about.

I can't think of anything.

“Ha, ha ha…. ”

Only a hollow smile came out.

*

How long has it been?

“Khh, Clan Road. It's a castle. I came to a castle. ”

When I came to my senses, I returned to the city. I don't know how I got back. I was dragged by the hand of Jegal's seaweed, but my head was full enough that I couldn't pay attention to anything else.

I don't understand

Really, no matter how much I think about it, I don't understand.

When I spoke at the conference room, I knew that Gehenna was coming back. I didn't just say it clearly, but I said it with that nuance. And I was going to let you go anyway. But this isn't it.

At least I thought I'd say something. I thought I'd at least say one word before I left. I thought I'd have time to prepare for the breakup. Still, I didn't think anyone would expect me to walk back until I was forced to.

Gehenna.... Why on earth would she do that?

When I think of Suna looking for me in tears, my heart feels heavy again. Gehenna's eyes, which were looking back at the last time, continue to grow. This was not the breakup I had in mind at all.

It wasn't until I returned to the fourth floor of the Oval Office that I realized the reality. The bed that Gehenna was lying on last night, which was whispering and joking with each other until they fell asleep, is now empty.

It's like I'm dreaming. No, I just want this to be a dream when I open my eyes. Then I'd be sleeping comfortably, or Gehenna would walk me out with a sweet smile in her arms.

My head is dizzy.I feel dizzy on my forehead. Beyond the overlooking terrace, I stumbled and squatted on my desk chair.

After sitting still for a long time, I suddenly thought about it and opened the drawer. In the drawer are two gold streaming necklaces. I bit my lower lip without knowing it. A necklace I wanted to give as a parting gift. It's not a good thing, but I hid it while secretly making a custom...

“Was that for Gehenna? ”

Suddenly, my body froze. I looked around without even knowing it. My brother was leaning sideways against the wall, looking at me. He didn't seem to be feeling popular after not caring about it. Or maybe you came in before me and waited. Either way, I didn't notice.

“Bro?”

His voice was slightly rested even if he heard it himself.

“I don't think we've met. ”

He sighed and began to walk slowly.

“So, did you enjoy your vacation? ”

“Vacation?”

“Bastard. You didn't think of me, did you? ”

“Tongue, brother? ”

I felt strange. It's true that I've forgotten my brother all these years. However, his tone was as if he knew everything. What's going on here?

“How did you...? ”

“When you return from the expedition.... We met briefly while he was unconscious. The Shadow Queen asked for help. ”

“Excuse me?”

“Haven't you noticed anything strange about being with Gehenna? Like the atmosphere. ”

The brother who said so began to talk with a quiet voice.

After some time, after my brother's explanation, I felt gloomy.

“So you weren't close, you were pretending to be close? ”

“Yes. I asked him to. I want you to rest until we get back. ”

“Why…. ”

“I had no choice but to take care of you.... Well, I have to take care of myself. ”

I took out the lotus candle in my confused mind and shrugged out like always. As soon as I say I'm not in the mood, I bite my mouth and light what my brother took from me. I've never seen my brother burn a candle before.

“Phew... Well, he understands. ”

“Understand…? ”

He deeply sucked the candle and nodded his head.

“In terms of the number of years... Fifteen years.”

Fifteen years? ”

“You've been running all this time. I've been running for 15 years, not a year. I could take a few days off. Isn't that right?”

“That's …. ”

“No one can blame you for anything. ”

“ ……. ”

I lowered my head by myself in a comforting voice. Soft hands can mess up your hair.

“Let me ask you something. ”

The voice of my older brother who asked me suddenly sank. I could feel the look in my eyes, but I didn't deliberately look up.

“Your plan is…. Is it still valid? ”

“Plan? … ah. ”

Reflexively burst elasticity. A cold, rational stalk raises its head in a confused head.

Planning means going home. Of course it's valid. It's funny to say it's valid, but the idea of wanting to go back has not yet disappeared. Definitely alive.

I was small.

“I see. So be it. ”

Suddenly.

“Soo-hyun, that's enough... ”

I thought I knew what my brother was trying to say.

“... I think you'd better wake up from your dreams. ”

A low whisper pierces your ear sharply. The breath that I held popped out, and a halfway deceased lotus candle was inserted through the slight crack in my mouth. I could only look up.

His face.

“Now, should we get back to reality? ”

Like a lighthouse where a boat encountered Wind in Mangwan , it was soaked in bright sunlight.

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