Chapter 194
Chapter 194 Suddenly, Richard approached Shi-eon’s back and stretched out his hand. A shiny silver sword drew a round trajectory on the black land. Sensing the threat, Shi-eon immediately ducked. My eyes widened at the incredible speed of his reaction.But it wasn’t time to continue to be surprised. “Richard!” I hurriedly called for Richard. Then Richard, who was trying to attack Shi-eon one after another, stopped acting. I didn’t miss a beat and ran right up to him and grabbed him. “… Rose.” I could see the dried blood on his chest.It was thick with reddish water, as if the wound had been opened by a violent movement. “… It’s okay, Richard.” I grabbed his hand to reassure him. It was part of my intention to keep him from doing anything stupid.Luckily, it worked, and Richard quieted down. Shi-eon watched us with a disapproving glance, but said nothing. “Come with me, Richard.” He tightened his grip. He stood motionless, as if wary of Shi-eon. Shi-eon also looked at him and smiled crookedly. “Hey, it’s been a while, haven’t we?” “You’ve reappeared, and for what?” “Appear? You came to see me.” A chill passed between them, like enemies meeting on a wooden bridge.Weren’t they also entangled by interests? I grabbed Richard as if to restrain him once again. Then he hugged me with his sullen body. “So. You’re not coming in?” Shi-eon asked, crossing his arms at an angle. “I’m going.” I hurriedly pushed Richard away and followed Shi-eon into the temple. I could feel the stern gaze behind me. Ironically, I had a feeling that Shi-eon and Richard were similar. “But where am I?” The atmosphere of the pure white temple that appeared in the cursed black land was strange. “You said you saw this place in the Marquis of Evantes?” “Yes.” “It’s because the transfer gate in the Marquis of Evantes leads to the Cursed Lands.” “Why is it connected to the Cursed Lands?” “That’s because all the supplies needed for Marquis Evantes are here.” Supplies he needs… Maybe it’s because of Argen’s curse? “How do you know all that?” “Because….” I looked at Shi-eon and stepped on the threshold of the temple. In an instant, my body felt light and fresh, like a gust of wind.I had been gasping for breath just moments before. What was that? Shi-eon recognized my question and opened his mouth. “This is a hidden temple built in ancient times. It’s the only god’s home out of the Cursed lands.” “……” “But, senior, what about that one?” That? Couldn’t be… Unsurprisingly, Shi-eon’s gaze turned to Richard. No matter how you slice it, you can’t call a person… “I suppose I should heal him, but I’m not going to do it the way he looks at me like he’s going to kill me, right?” “Rose, you heal me.” Richard clings to me like a gentle sheep. Then Shi-eon’s gaze suddenly became cold. Ah, I’m tired. “Shall we start by clearing up the situation?” After that, there was a fight for a while. To cut a long story short, I decided to heal him myself.Richard was satisfied, but I had a condition. He was satisfied, but I put a condition on it: after he was cured, he would cooperate so that Shi-eon and I could talk alone. Richard vehemently refused. Another long argument ensued, but I managed to extract a promise.Richard remained demanding throughout his treatment. The two men were at each other’s throats. I wondered how those two met and cooperated in the cursed land. After such a tiring time, Shi-eon and I were left alone. “I don’t know where to start, so I guess I’ll ask about you and Rosie first?” ***** I need to meet Rose. Dylan, who had been wandering for a long time, woke up late. He had visited the Ascent family mansion, but it was already in ruins. Rose had been there.In the past, he would have worried about her immediately, but now he had a sudden suspicion. Could she have done this? “Young master Dylan?” Unable to hide his anxiety, he looked at the ruins, and someone called Dylan from behind. “Who is it?” “The savior is looking for you.” His appearance wearing a black robe was very suspicious. But most of Rose’s people were like this. “Guide me.” The man nodded and led him to Rose’s place. Rose was staying in a dazzling room in a nearby estate. “I’ve been waiting for you, Dylan.” “… Rose.” His stomach churned, but she was as relaxed as the last time he’d seen her. “Now that you’re here, can you explain why you just came from the Ruad estate? You met that fake.” “So you knew.” I wasn’t surprised, as I’d assumed the watcher she’d attached would have reported it. “… Are you Rose?” The white sunlight poured down on her sitting by the window. A scene from a long time ago suddenly came to mind, and Dylan’s eyes clouded. At that time, Rose was sitting by the window like she is now. A faint smile caught Dylan’s attention for a long time. Wearing a pure white dress, she looked like an angel from God. “Did that fake convince you? She says she is real.” Dylan woke up from his thoughts at the same time as the voice in his ear. Rose leaned against the backrest and lifted her legs. The hem of her black skirt rose, revealing her pure white ankles. “There, Dylan. I told you, that fake would made you think she was the real one, and you fell for it.” “…….” “You didn’t trust me. I’m disappointed.” “Rose, I…” Dylan, who was about to make an excuse, saw the smile that spread across Rose’s lips and shut his mouth. Did Rose smile like that? She seemed to be enjoying the situation. Why? “If you don’t believe me, why don’t you go to that fake?” The woman threw him away as easily as seeing a useless thing. Power entered the clenched fist. Dylan looked at the woman with cold eyes. “Rose, let me ask you one thing.” He remembered something a long time ago. “The last day before you left Herthas, it was raining. Do you remember what you said to me then?” The woman narrowed her eyes. “How do you remember that?” “I do. It was a long time ago. No wonder you don’t remember. In fact, you won’t remember.” “…….” Rose looked dumbfounded. Strangely, that expression made me laugh. “All I remember is that you looked very sad.” “I don’t know what you’re trying to say, Dylan.” “I wanted to protect you then, from everything that threatened you.” “You mean you don’t now?” “If you’re real, why doesn’t it hurt me to look at you?” “Dylan.” The more he talked, the clearer his head felt.Dylan made a decision. “I’m going now.” “Dylan.” “…….” “Wait, Dylan.” A woman called him, but Dylan didn’t listen and went outside. I was going to go find the real Rose.Rose, who was left alone in the room, pulled the corners of her lips. But her eyes did not smile. “You brought this on yourself, Dylan.” She muttered softly. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to destroy you.” **** “… So you said you made Rosie’s body?” What had I just heard?I couldn’t think of anything. My head is foggy. “In exchange for Celine’s body?”