#79
Muan’s control was not loosened the entire time. Not only Muan, but all the heroes who saw Huo Jeonghan could not hide their rough spirit. Of course, there was a reason for everything. Anyone who saw Kwak Jeong-han in the water.
It wasn’t long before Se-hyeon saw Kwak Jeong-han in the water. What can I say about his appearance in the water? He looked like a great white shark with murderous eyes.
Long gills appeared on its shoulders, its fins became extremely large, and its eyes became frighteningly ferocious. Only then did I understand Kwak Jeong-han’s words about not being able to hide his evil features.
It wasn’t something that could be eliminated. It was only possible to control it by pressing and controlling it.
When Sehyun first met those eyes, he seemed frozen and couldn’t move. When he heard that he had only been able to suppress that much, his spine shivered.
“How are you these days?”
“I can’t say it’s okay, but… “It has improved a lot.”
“Which part?”
In response to the suddenly asked question, Kwak Jeong-han paused for a moment while looking at the lake. His skin wriggled as the sunlight touched it. Kwak Jeong-han’s eyes, which were looking at the lake, turned to his hands a moment later.
“The first day I came here, I had no control at all. Just because I’m anxious… I had no idea if it could get better, but now it’s better than that. “I’m getting it under control little by little, and as I move around all day, random thoughts disappear.”
“Mr. Kwak Jeong-han, are you in a good condition right now?”
“If you’re asking me if I’m satisfied, no. but… .”
“but?”
“I would like to point out that things are getting better.”
Kwak Jeong-han’s calm gaze landed on Se-hyeon. He has always been calm, but he has become calmer since he came here. But that was never a good thing. All he can do is the fact that he is holding on to that much.
“Mr. Sehyeon.”
“yes.”
“… Sehyun is a truly amazing person.”
“My vassals are greater than me. “All I did was understand them.”
“Understanding someone is not easy. While staying here, I was able to confirm the trust the retainers had in Mr. Sehyeon. I am… You won’t be able to do that. I am… .”
“Mr. Kwak Jeong-han.”
“yes.”
“You like water, right?”
Kwak Jeong-han did not answer. Sehyun was asking this question every time she met Kwak Jeonghan. Kwak Jeong-han’s answer was always fixed. silence. The conversation always ended here.
But today was different.
“Tonight… “Can you come to me?”
“Here?”
“Yes, there is something I want to show you.”
It’s night. It might not be easy to get out, but it wasn’t unreasonable. At least the heroes didn’t guard Sehyeon’s residence at night. It was understandable because Ruhak’s eyes were wide open in the nearby office, but the sound of a feather would be enough to get him out.
“I don’t have to set a time?”
“Yes, I will always be here, so anytime is fine.”
“Okay, I’ll see you later then. “Mr. Kwak Jeong-han, please make sure to eat lunch.”
“Sehyeon, you seem to be thin these days, so I hope you take care of it.”
“Don’t worry, Kwak Jeong-han is eating well the fish he catches.”
With one last smile, Sehyeon stood up and approached Myuan, who was waiting patiently. As I was walking, I suddenly became curious about Ruhak’s movements. After the day he fell asleep in his arms, he began working again for the revival of the empire. That was Ruhak’s answer.
“Are you doing well at Ruhak these days?”
“The Archduke has nothing to worry about. After attending the banquet, I started to regain my discipline in earnest. “There is nothing for Lord to worry about, so don’t worry about it.”
The first to notice Ruhak’s actions were the heroes. There was no way I didn’t know. Seeing Ruhak giving up and neglecting the empire one by one, there were many times when the heroes also held on to the empire because they could not let go.
But now it was different.
“So you don’t have to worry.”
Those were firm words. Sehyeon decided to believe that. Maybe it was the heroes who knew Ruhak better than Sehyun. The vassals must have seen Ruhak many times over countless periods of time.
The loyalty of vassals was also influenced by the trustworthiness of the archduke. One of the reasons why the vassals show blind devotion to Sehyeon is undoubtedly Ruhak’s influence. So for now, I had no choice but to trust it.
It’s still midday. There was still a long time left before the promised night arrived. Sehyeon held Muan’s hand and started walking again.
I certainly thought so, but as I was locked in the potion factory and participating in the experiments, time passed in the blink of an eye. When Sehyeon left the factory, the day had already set and the moon had risen brightly in the dark sky.
Sehyeon’s escort changed to Euncheong along the way. Unlike other days, Muan returned obediently. Although the expression itself was dark, it was clear that he was trying to accept it.
Therefore, Sehyeon returned home escorted by Euncheong instead of Muan. When he returned, he took a sandwich from his inventory and satiated his hunger. After that, he roughly rinsed his mouth and hurried to get ready to leave. The time indicated by the clock tower was exactly 9:50. By now, it was time for everyone to quietly return to their dorms.
‘<feather sound>’
When I used the skill, all sounds died out. Sehyeon slowly opened the door and looked around to see if anyone was watching. There was only silence, the moonlight falling coldly on the quiet hallway.
Along that path, Sehyun ran down the corridor. A late night time with no sound. It was finally time to meet Kwak Jeong-han.
Perhaps because they were too overconfident in Ruhak or because they trusted Sehyeon too much, there were no people guarding the castle tower. Even those patrolling around the castle tower knew everything about the situation, so they were not an obstacle. When we had no choice but to run into each other, we smiled calmly and said we were taking a walk and left.
After wading through the deep night for a long time, Sehyeon finally arrived at a lake with a strong fishy smell. Even though it was a lake, it was connected to a river waterfall, so its scale was so grand that it was hard to fathom. The other side of the lake was surrounded by rugged mountains, but nothing was visible now.
The same was true for the lake. Perhaps because there was no light, the depth of darkness was so deep that it gave me goosebumps.
Kwak Jeong-han was in the middle of that creepy lake.
“Mr. Jeonghan.”
At the sound of Se-hyeon’s voice, Kwak Jeong-han, who was floating in the middle of the lake, turned his head and looked toward the land. Soon, Kwak Jeong-han’s new form seemed to disappear into the water, and a long foam appeared on the lake. On the surface of the water approaching at high speed, there was a protruding fin.
Shoot ah-
It was frighteningly fast. Sehyeon stood at the end of the long ferry and watched the scene quietly. When the long stream of foam stopped, there was Kwak Jeong-han floating in front of the ferry with his face exposed.
The menacing and creepy eyes and the long, torn skin and the gills that were set in place just looked fierce. She looked scared to even speak.
“… Mr. Sehyeon.”
Kwak Jeong-han’s clawed hand touched the ferry. Sharp fingernails scratched the surface of the ferry. Se-hyeon looked at Kwak Jeong-han submerged in the water and bowed his body.
“Kwak Jeong-han, I guess you’re not scared even though it’s this dark?”
The bright eyes that were looking at Sehyeon calmed down. He remained silent for a moment without answering. Sehyeon lowered her body and squatted down in front of him. The tips of his wings splashed and submerged in the water. His shoulders suddenly trembled from the cold feeling.
Kwak Jeong-han’s gaze slowly followed it. Perhaps because it was quiet, the eyes looked more dangerous.
“You said you had something to show me. “Have you already forgotten?”
“I haven’t forgotten.”
“Then come out first.”
It was dark, as if a monster would jump out at any moment and swallow us up. It seemed like there was a hazy fog. Even though he tried hard to speak, Kwak Jeong-han did not move a muscle. Then, suddenly, words were spoken.
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“Sehyun, could you please give me your hand?”
Se-hyeon held out her hand to Kwak Jeong-han, still crouching. As soon as his fingertips touched the cool skin, Sehyun had to regret it. His hand, which had been held out without question, was pulled, and his body was tilted forward.
with a splash-
A coldness that stiffened my entire body suddenly hit me. The moment the ground beneath his feet sank, Sehyun was overcome with fear. He tried to flap his wings, but he could not stop himself from sinking, only floundering like a drowned bird.
“Mr. Jeonghan… !”
I struggled to the point where I wondered if something like this had ever happened. Even the feeling of her distant feet took my breath away. On the other hand, Kwak Jeong-han just quietly looked down at the scene.
Kwak Jeong-han, who was looking down at Se-hyeon gliding across the water, skimmed and touched the wings hanging over the water. And when Se-hyeon’s arms, which were wandering in the water, tightly hugged his neck, Kwak Jeong-han wrapped his arms around his dry back.
“If I go out… Why not? It’s scary… .”
Sehyeon barely whispered in a trembling voice. I couldn’t even see the surface of the water. Perhaps because of the icy temperature of the water, my body was shaking. Even the fluttering wing feathers were now standing upright.
“… Mr. Sehyeon.”
“yes… .”
“Are you afraid of water?”
It was natural. I swear, today was the first time I’ve ever been in such a deep place. Sehyun nodded and dug her nails into his skin.
“then… What about me? “Am I scared too?”
