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Saturday, 6 pm.
At the VIP room in Okhwadang.
I was wearing an indescribable expression.
โHow about it? Was I wrong?โ
Maiden leaned back with her arms crossed, wearing a triumphant smile.
โโฆWow.โ
I let out an exclamation before I realized.
The fact that the โhumanโ Kang Seo-yul was possessed by a โdifferent speciesโ soul. How did they reach this conclusion?
โWhy? Was it wrong?โ
โNo, uh, well, itโs not wrong butโฆโ
It is not wrong.
Because it is a fact that I have possessed the protagonist Kang Seo-yul.
โIf itโs correct, itโs correct. What is this โit is not wrongโ thing?โ
โโฆโ
Well, itโs not wrong, but it isnโt correct either.
I have indeed possessed, but my soul isnโt from a โdifferent speciesโ.
โBe clear. Is it right or not?โ
โThere are slight differences, but the conclusion is correct.โ
โDifferent? What is different?โ
โUhโฆ this and that?โ
Itโs amazing how she could come to such a spot-on conclusion with a speculation that is almost nonsensical.
โโฆSeeing that youโre being evasive, you wonโt tell us whatโs different, will you?โ
Maiden glanced at me with a cynical eye.
โโฆYes, I canโt tell you.โ
โThe reason? Because we canโt be trusted?โ
She snapped her fingers.
โItโs absolutely not because I donโt trust you all.โ
Even if I want to, I canโt say.
The end of the world would come the moment I say it.
Of course, I couldnโt say that. I vaguely mumbled something within the bounds of not lying.
โItโs like a taboo. Everything ends the moment it is violated; a serious taboo.โ
I didnโt lie.
It is kind of taboo, and it is true that the world would end if violated.
โโฆTaboo?โ
Maidenโs expression cooled down.
โA consequence of possessionโฆ something like that?โ
โSimilar.โ
โItโs not a lie?โ
โNo, itโs the truth. I can swear with my hand on my heart.โ
โโฆโ
Maiden stared at me intently, trying to gauge my sincerity with her sharp eyes.
โโฆAlright. It seems like itโs not a lie.โ
โYes.โ
Fortunately, it seemed like she accepted my sincerity.
โSo, youโre saying that right now, the body and soul in front of me are mismatched, right?โ
โYes, that is correct.โ
โโฆSince when have you been in this state?โ
โEarly April, just before entering school.โ
I looked at Jia, who was making a complicated face next to me.
โJia, itโs been a few days since I first met Si-yeon.โ
At my words, everyone sighed a sigh of relief for some reason.
โSo, it means your personality didnโt change after meeting us.โ
โAh, yes, thatโs right. I was already in this state when I met Si-yeon by chance. None of the four of you here have had a conversation with the original personality.โ
This time Yu Hwa asked a question.
โSo, what happened to the original personalityโฆ Kang Seo-yulโs soul?โ
โโฆI am not sure about that. By the time I realized, it was like this.โ
โRealized it and thenโฆโ
Yu Hwa fell deep into thought again.
โSeo-yul-ah.โ
This time, Si-yeon asked.
โSo, Seo-yul, youโre not a half-elf and angel being?โ
โโฆNo. Iโm not such a unique being.โ
I looked at Jia.
She had a quite shocked expression.
โIโm sorry.โ
I bowed my head to Jia and Si-yeon.
I did not make any excuses.
No matter what the reason was, it is true that I deceived both of them.
No matter what excuses I make, my fault will not disappear.
All I can do is quietly ask for forgiveness.
โโฆPlease raise your head.โ
I slowly raised my head.
Jiaโs expression came into view.
โYou donโt need to apologize. I understand.โ
It seemed both sad and happy.
It was such a subtle expression.
โFrom the beginning, it was me who misunderstood you as an elf, and it was me who misunderstood you as half of an elf and an angel being. Itโs a self-inflicted outcome.โ
Jia joked.
โItโs my fault for not correcting that misunderstanding.โ
โYou couldnโt reveal the truth because of the oath, right?โ
โโฆ.โ
No.
At that time, I didnโt even know there was such a restriction.
I just couldnโt tell the truth.
โEven if it wasnโt for that, it was a situation where trust between us hadnโt been built yet. I think it was inevitable that you made that choice.โ
Jia smiled serenely.
โOf course, I feel hurt. I also feel betrayed. After all, itโs true that you deceived me.โ
โโฆI understand.โ
I would have been hurt and disappointed too.
โBut more than that, I feel more grateful.โ
Jia gave a small smile with her eyes.
โYouโve done so much for me. How could I hold a grudge? Iโm not such an ungrateful person.โ
Jia said, fiddling with her ears, referring to the โTranscendent Lineageโ.
โAnd more than anything, you told me the truth this time. Itโs a not guilty verdict with normal participation.โ
She grinned.
She smiled playfully.
โIf you lied again this time, it would have been a heavier punishment.โ
โโฆYeah.โ
Somehow, my heart warmed.
โI donโt really care either.โ
Si-yeon, who had been quietly listening next to us, quietly joined the conversation.
โSo, you donโt need to apologize unnecessarily.โ
Si-yeon smiled sheepishly.
A warm atmosphere filled the space.
โAh!โ
Suddenly, Si-yeon exclaimed.
โSeo-yul-ah. There is something Iโm curious about.โ
โWhat is it?โ
โYou said something like, now the power is sealed, and if the seal is released or if it is detected by someone, it would be a big problem, right?โ
โYeah, I said that.โ
โWas that all a lie too?โ
โโฆYeah?โ
At my answer, Si-yeon smiled menacingly.
โSo saying that you would unseal it to save me in case something happens was all a lie, right?โ
โโฆYeah?โ
Did it turn out like that?
โIf something happens, the two of us will hold hands and die, right?โ
Si-yeonโs smile deepened. Itโs scary.
โThat was just because you, Si-yeon, lacked confidence, so I wanted to encourage you a bitโฆ.โ
โHuh.โ
โOriginally, you didnโt even ask for things that you couldnโt doโฆ.โ
โReally?โ
Somehow, cold sweat flowed at Si-yeonโs momentum.
โSorry.โ
I bowed my head quietly.
At that moment, silence descended.
โโฆPfft.โ
Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted.
โWhy are you getting so serious! Itโs a joke! Iโm not that angry!โ
It was Si-yeonโs laughter.
I sneakily raised my head.
I donโt know why she was so excited, she was laughing hysterically.
โโฆ.โ
Being treated like this by Si-yeon, I feel quite strange.
Should I be happy that it passed without any trouble?
โIt seems like youโve resolved things well with the two of them.โ
Looking at me like that, Yu Hwa spoke with a tinkling laugh.
โNow, you have to talk with this side, right?โ
It seemed like I was seeing an illusion of a devil smiling.
โโฆYes.โ
I quietly turned my body towards Yu Hwa.
Yu Hwa was smiling brightly and staring at me. It was the same with Maiden.
Itโs scarier that they are just staring intently without saying anything.
โIโm sorry.โ
I apologized first because it was scary.
โโฆ?โ
โโฆ?โ
Looking at me, both of them tilted their heads.
โWhat are you sorry for?โ
โWhy are you apologizing?โ
They have serious expressions as if they really donโt understand what I am saying.
โYou didnโt lie to us.โ
Maiden smiled briefly.
โItโs true that your body was experimented on at the Sunlight Orphanage, and it is also true that you are a survivor of that experiment.โ
โYes.โ
โItโs also true that you said you can use ancient relics.โ
โThatโs right.โ
โAnd itโs probably true that you are pursuing the savior of the truth, isnโt it?โ
โYes. It is true.โ
โThen why are you apologizing?โ
Maiden smiled cunningly.
โUhโฆ Is that so?โ
โPuhaha.โ
At my naive response, Maiden burst into laughter.
โStill, itโs true that I hid my true identity from the two of you. Itโs something to be sorry for.โ
โItโs fine. There is no one in this world without secrets.โ
Following Yu Hwaโs words, Maiden spoke.
โI would understand if we had suffered any harm because of that secret, but have we suffered any harm?โ
โโฆNo?โ
โOn the contrary, we only gained huge benefits. Especially Hwa, she received so much help from you to the extent that she should be bowing to you for the rest of her life.โ
At Maidenโs subtle gaze, Yu Hwa sneakily turned her head.
โSo, thereโs no need to apologize.โ
โโฆYes.โ
Maiden heartily laughed and stroked my head.
โAh. Come to think of it, your mind isnโt the same age as your peers, rightโฆ?โ
Suddenly pulling away her hand, she seriously stroked her hair.
โโฆDo I need to use honorifics?โ
She has an expression that seems to be holding all the worries of the world. Is this such a serious concern?
โJust speak comfortably. I prefer it that way too.โ
โReally? Well, then letโs do that.โ
Maiden promptly nodded her head. I turned my gaze to Jia.
โJia, you should also start speaking comfortably now. Use normal titles.โ
I am not an ancestor, after all.
โโฆAh.โ
Jia pursed her lips and looked at me with a strange expression. It was a complex expression that couldnโt be described with words.
โWhat are you worrying about? Just let it out now.โ
Maiden winked, playfully flicking her eyebrows up and down as she smiled slyly.
โThat, thatโs a bit.โ
โWhat do you mean โthatโs a bitโ? Come on. Follow along. โSeo-yul-ah! I will speak comfortably.โ Ready, go!โ
Jia slightly bowed her head and fiddled with her fingers.
โSe, Seo, Seo-yu-ulโฆ.โ
โAhem. Clearly and distinctly.โ
Jia continued to stutter.
She usually called out boldly in crowded places.
Why was it so awkward?
โโฆAh.โ
In the end, that day.
Jia couldnโt manage to speak casually to me.
โโฆI will try to gradually work on speaking more comfortably.โ
* * *
That night.
After finishing a long and lengthy conversation and returning home, I checked my phone while drying my wet hair.
โHmm?โ
There seemed to be a ton of messages. Has a group chat been created?
[Kang Seo-yul and the four underlings.]
[Participants: 5 people]
โโฆWho created this room?โ
Well, thereโs no need to ask.
Itโs 100% Maidenโs doing.
โCorrect.โ
At the top of the chat was a record of Maiden inviting the other four members. As expected, Maiden was the culprit. I slowly went through the messages.
[Maiden]
[I created a new group chat.]
[Since I made the chat with VIP settings, the conversation wonโt leak outside.]
โฆThereโs such a thing as VIP settings?
[Yu Hwa]
[Is there such a thing as VIP settings?]
[No, more importantly, what is up with the name of this group chat?]
Yu Hwa seemed to represent my feelings as she raised an objection.
[Maiden]
[Yes, there is. Itโs a secret account used by the company executives. I borrowed it.]
[And why the room name? Since the kiddo is the leader, this is appropriate.]
[(Broadly smiling raccoon emoticon)]
[Yu Hwa]
[(Head shaking vigorously rabbit emoticon)]
At this point, Jia chimed in.
[Shin Jia]
[(Surprised bear emoticon)]
[(Bowing penguin emoticon)]
[(Dog emoticon bowing down on its knees)]
Indeed, it was a classic Jia entrance, the magician of emoticons.
[Ha Si-yeon]
[Eh! Hi hi hi!]
[What is the name of this chat room? Lolololol]
Si-yeon chimed into the conversation in her usual style.
The four of them gathered and a mess unfolded.
[Maiden: Hey all. Arenโt you late? If youโre invited, you should come quickly, right!?]
[Shin Jia: (Restless child emoticon)]
[Ha Si-yeon: I will make it on time next time!]
[Yu Hwa: Unnie, isnโt that phrase too old-fashioned?]
During the 4 hours we spent today pouring out our hearts and talking, we quickly became close. Before I knew it, we were calling each other unnie and brother.
[Maiden: Anyway, the leader of this room is not showing up at all.]
[Yu Hwa: Itโs typical for the protagonist to appear late, isnโt it?]
[Ha Si-yeon: Speaking of which, doesnโt Seo-yul always appear exactly in the crisis moments as if he knows the timing? It seems like he has measured the perfect time to appear, right? LOL]
[Shin Jia: (Princess emoticon hugging a prince on a white horse and hearts appearing in her eyes)]
There are somewhat unjust words being exchanged. I scrolled through the chats.
[Maiden: By the way, did everyone think well about the things we heard today?]
[Yu Hwa: Honestly, my head still hurts terribly. We heard too much. A decade of blank space, the great war, ugh.]
Maiden and Yu Hwa must have a bit of a headache.
[Ha Si-yeon: Right? When I first heard it, I was blank for a while.]
[Shin Jia: (Cat emoticon nodding at the speed of light)]
Jia and Si-yeon must not have felt much emotion since they were already familiar with the stories.
[Maiden: Honestly, I still canโt organize it. In the near future, different races will return.]
[Yu Hwa: If that happens, the world map will change overnight. I donโt know how to prepare for it. ??]
Dragons, angels, demons, etc.
The return of terrifying beings that will completely shatter the power balance will change the world landscape by 180 degrees.
It actually happened too.
[Maiden: Letโs worry about the near future rather than such distant concerns.]
[Yu Hwa: The near futureโฆ You mean the operation to get rid of the saviors of truth?] ๐ณ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ฏ๐ง๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐น.๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ
[Maiden: Yes. Dealing with those damn guys comes first. Preparing to face the Demon God is a story for another time.]
[Ha Si-yeon: Rightโฆ we canโt go to war with an enemy behind us.]
[Shin Jia: (Warrior emoticon holding a spear high and shouting โNever surrender!โ)]
Everyone seems to be full of enthusiasm.
Indeed.
Everyone, except for Si-yeon, harbors resentment towards the saviors of truth.
โโฆI didnโt expect Piale Aro to really be affiliated with the saviors of truth.โ
There was no such mention in the original work, so I thought it was completely unrelated.
Thanks to this, Jiaโs resentment has now fully focused on the saviors of truth.
[Yu Hwa: To carve out those cancerous guys, we first have to successfully complete the mystery project.]
[Maiden: Yes. Now that we know that the kidโs power comes from the ancient relics, we have to gather the ancient relics by any means necessary.]
I mentioned that I obtained the power of different races through โancient relicsโ.
I thought that would encourage everyone to become more enthusiastic about collecting the ancient relics. Besides, I spilled some details about my powers.
Everyone seemed to think that such power was obtained through โbiological experimentationโ, which made it easier to explain.
The chatter of the four women continued for quite a while.
[Maiden: That kid is really not coming out. Then, I should go back to work.]
[Yu Hwa: Me too. I took a day off today, and a lot of work has piled up. ??]
[Ha Si-yeon: ?? Work hard.]
[Shin Jia: (Penguin emoticon waving a hand)]
With Jiaโs last message, the conversation completely ceased.
Considering it happened 20 minutes ago, everyone must have put away their phones and immersed themselves in their work.
I guess thereโs no need for me to reopen the chat room here.
I quietly closed the chat.
And then I threw myself onto the bed.
โโฆHua.โ
I am mentally exhausted.
It wasnโt even a roller coaster, but going endlessly between tension and relief made me immeasurably tired.
โButยทยทยท it resolved well.โ
I am satisfied.
In this twisted, and ever-twisting situation, coming this far is a miracle itself.
Moreover, it is a huge advantage to have united these four individuals at this early stage.
โIndeed, not lying was key.โ
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I canโt even imagine what would have happened if I lied.
โIt would have been a real catastrophe.โ
A chill ran through me the moment I imagined it.
โUgh. I donโt even want to imagine it.โ
I quietly closed my eyes.
Feeling tired and drowsy, it seemed like I could fall asleep at any moment.
But there was something I had to do before that. Desperately shaking off the sleepiness, I got up from my spot.
โHoo. I should check the traits before I go to bed.โ
It was time to check the newly acquired traits of the Angel race and the Vampire race.
โLetโs seeโฆ.โ
I unfolded the Encyclopedia of Racial Traits.
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