The Returner

“Well, I have to work out. ”

“You don't have to exercise. What are you so young for? ”

“If I don't, I'll get fat. ”

“It's okay. I need to gain weight. ”

“… do you prefer to be chubby? ”

“You have a taste. ”

“I'm going home. ”

Lee Hyuk realized that he had made a mistake.

“Sat, you're in good shape. Not Tung Tung!”

“Yes, I understand. ”

Seeing Kim Da-som's determination, Lee Hyuk trembled. If Kim Da-hyun becomes fat because of these words, Kim Da-hyun may rush to kill him.

“No, I think this is the best time. ”

“Really?"

“Yes.”

“Yes, I'll keep it that way. ”

Lee Hyuk sighed.

“Okay, so you're going to exercise, right? ”

“No.”

“… You said you were exercising? ”

“You're leaving now. Then I just want to go home. ”

Seeing Kim Da-som smiling, I felt a subtle feeling of discomfort and comfort.

Lee Hyuk took Kim Da-som home and slowly turned around and headed home.

‘Seems a little lighter. ’

Barathas and Ozzi greet him as he opens the gate and enters the house.

He had already tasted the bitterness of society and was immobilized one step behind House Baras and was greeting Lee Hyuk.

“Hnng.”

Lee Hyuk sighed and looked at Barabbas.

“Don't bother. ”

“It won't happen again. ”

I can't believe you're making a turtle face! The turtle thing!

Looking at it, I felt extremely threatened.

“Varas.”

“Speak, mortal. ”

“Human?”

“… Speak, master. ”

Let's shift into position.

“Have many Demon Kings crossed over? ”

“No, it's not. The current Demon Kings are only a few. Most of the Demon Kings are looking for trends. ”

“In your opinion, it could take you a thousand years to look at trends. ”

“It's possible. But that's not going to happen. ”

“Why?”

“No Demon King will sit idly by and wait for you to die of old age, whether you have a grudge or not. ”

“... No, I didn't do anything wrong. ”

“Hehe hehe.”

Barabbas smiles low.

“Moreover, if word gets out that you defeated me and you regained at least half your original strength... more Demon Kings will come into this world. They're like the Demon King. ”

It was Lee Hyuk who hated that he knew the Demon Kings' disposition.

“I see.”

“And the owner. ”

“Why?”

“... When I become this flesh, I become hungry. Bring me some rice.”

“... Hunt down and eat. ”

“Can I eat humans? ”

“Have you ever heard of turtle bites? ”

“Mmmm... ”

Barabbas screams.

“It is impossible to hunt with this body. It will only take a day to get to where the prey is. Are you okay? Are you sure you're okay? ”

“Who is the boss... …. ”

Lee Hyuk shakes his head and goes to the storeroom. He brings a sack of food to Barathas.

“Try it.”

“What is this? ”

“... it's Bob, Bob. ”

Barabbas made an impression.

“Humans pack groceries strangely. ”

“Don't criticize the other dimensional food culture on the subject of the devil who doesn't even eat. ”

“Mmmm... ”

Baratha tears the sack with his mouth, slicing off a mouthful of its feed.

“Hmm, the taste of food is hard to express, but it's quite nutritious. First, you'll be satisfied with this crop, but you'll want to eat better food. ”

“... Yes. ”

I just gave it to you. I can't believe you ate it.

It was the moment when the dog food ogre was born, followed by the devil king eating dog food.

“Hello?”

“Yes.”

As I went inside, my mother was preparing food.

“You're a little late today. Where'd you stop by? ”

“I was out in the park for a while. ”

“Yes, wash up quickly. Let's eat.”

“Yes.”

Lee Hyuk took off his clothes, threw them into the laundry basket, took a shower, and came out.

Lee Hyuk opened his mouth when he saw the authentic dinner on the table.

“This is a big day. ”

“It's been a long time since anyone's had a meal with me. ”

As soon as my mother spoke, Lee Ye-won came out on a quick walk.

“Brother!"

“Huh?"

“Could you pretend it was a mistake the next time you go and blow up our school building? This crazy school doesn't even close down in this situation! ”

“… haven't you thought about which side is crazy, dear brother? ”

“Wow, you surprised me when I gave you your homework. Absolutely disgusting.”

He's very fortunate to have the word "abomination." If that's not the word, how do I explain how I feel about seeing you?

Lee Hyuk shook his head and sat at the table.

“Yewon, go get your father. ”

“Yes.”

Lee Ye-won went upstairs, and Lee Hyuk looked at her and asked her.

“Is your father here? ”

“Yes, I called for you today. Let's eat together. ”

“Hmm……. ”

Something started to feel like a family meeting.

Lee Hyuk looked at the families sitting around the table for a while.

Sunset evening.

Warm rice.

A dining table where everyone sits.

‘That's all I wanted. ’

The table was the object of longing that filled his head when he had no clue what to do with his endless loneliness in Beraf.

Here's what he wants and wants so badly.

Lee Hyuk felt a strange emotion.

“Aren't you going to eat? ”

“Eat.”

Lee Hyuk, who confirmed that he was eating food, picked up a spoon.

The meal was not much of a story.

It was an ordinary meal for a truly ordinary family, not too formal, but not too formal.

After finishing eating all the food, my mother cleared the table and carved the fruit and brought it to the floor. The whole family sat around the couch.

Then she calmly called Lee Hyuk.

“Jihyuk.”

“Yes, Mom. ”

“What are you trying to do? ”

“ ……. ”

She said while looking at Lee Hyuk.

“You are my child, and I have lived only for twenty years looking at you. I'm not stupid enough to know that my son is making up his mind. ”

What are you talking about?

Who will follow Lady Park Sun-deok?

“It's nothing. ”

Lee Hyuk shook his hand, but Mother didn't open her eyes. Then my father who had remained silent until now opened his mouth.

“Son.”

“… Yes. ”

“I noticed on the news that things are going crazy. Is it serious?”

Lee Hyuk slowly nodded his head at his father's words.

“Yes, it's serious. ”

“Mmmm... ”

“But something's not going to happen as quickly as you think. Something unstoppable is slowly approaching. It would be easier to deal with if it all happened at once. ”

Fair death.

All I could do in front of him was pray. I wonder who will answer that prayer on this earth where there is no God.

“Yes, I see. Then you'll have to do it again. ”

“ ……. ”

“When things got bad, you were always there. And I always came back hurt. ”

My father was like a different man today.

“But I don't like it. Nobody's gonna hurt my kid and want me to survive. Do you know what I mean? ”

“Yes.”

My father shook his head.

“You pretended not to be, but you were a responsible child. You still think you have to save the world. But first, remember what your father said. ”

“ ……. ”

“I have no desire to live in the world you saved with your life. If there was such a world, I'd rather destroy it. ”

“You're powerless! ”

When my mother moved away, my father coughed.

“Everyone knew this day would come. So don't put too much pressure on yourself. ”

Lee Hyuk sighed without answering.

I have to.

In a world without his family, living was no different from being tortured. If I die, would I come to this world to fight God and die?

‘But it's better to live. ’

After all these years of being alive, I'm still seeing my family again and enjoying the world.

“I see what you mean. ”

“Yes, son. It's hard to say. But I'm sure you know how he feels. ”

“Yes.”

My mother swooped down Lee Hyuk's back.

“Poor guy. How long has it been since I've been missing? I can't rest every time.... ”

“Ugh…. ”

As the story tried to flow to the congregation, Lee Hyuk shook his hand trembling.

“Well, I'm going to go in and rest. ”

“Brother! Destroy the school.... ”

“You'd better stop before you break your jaw. ”

“Tsk.”

Lee Hyeok, who had neatly refused Lee Ye-won's request, entered the room and closed the door. I couldn't sleep because of the early evening, but Lee Hyuk lay down on his bed without turning on the fire.

“... This is driving me crazy. ”

There's something on your face.

I don't know what's wrong with everyone I meet today.

“I don't mean to die.... ”

It would be a lot easier if things could be resolved like that. The decision of the family is clear. However, the current problem could not be solved easily.

Lee Hyuk closed his eyes quietly.

Sacrificing yourself to save the world is not a match for Lee Ji-hyuk. I don't intend to do that.

But…….

“There is no sunset in the barn. ”

And the sunset in Beraf is not as beautiful as this world. So we can't let the world end like this.

Lee Hyuk, who cut his lips in half, sighed.

It's easy to say, but there was no way to fill this overwhelming power car.

I have one thing in mind, but I still don't have enough men.

In the past, Lee Hyuk was able to traverse the Magic Cube because he was able to conquer the Demon Kings, but he was never defeated by his troops.

“I think I should meet Christopher……. ”

I thought I'd be right to go to America.

Lee Hyuk, who was wearing a coat hanger, was about to open the gate.

Yippee!

The siren suddenly starts to ring.

“Phew.”

Lee Hyuk hurried out the window.

I don't think there's ever been a siren in here before.

We're not even opening the gate. What the hell kind of emergency is that? The sirens are ringing.

Lee Hyuk ran out of the living room and turned on the TV.

“What's the matter? ”

“Wait a minute.”

As the screen began to appear, Mother covered her mouth with her hands.

“Hey, what's wrong with that? ”

“Ha……. ”

His phone starts ringing like crazy.

Lee Hyuk sighed deeply, looking at the mine that had been completely destroyed.

“Let's get this over with, you bastards. ”

Lee Hyuk answered the phone without checking who it was.

“I'm on my way. ”

Then I hung up.

Well, I am. Choi Jung-hoon.

He must have worn a coat, Lee Hyuk turned and headed to the porch.

“Ji-hyuk!”

Lee Hyuk turned his head and smiled as he heard his mother's trembling voice.

“I'll be back.”