Chapter 123: Past (2)
Master?
Was this a dream or reality?
Yes?
The girl tilted her head to the right, puzzled.
Master?
Rubbing my eyes and looking again, it was Cheondo. The distinct facial features and eyes, as if drawn by a brush, were exactly as I knew Cheondo to be. Despite her young age, the dignity in her posture was not far from that of the Cheondo I knew.
She looked like she could be a primary school student, but considering her height, maybe a second-year middle school student.
I dont quite understand what youre saying.
The doll in front of me spoke, blinking her round eyes filled with curiosity and bewilderment several times. I lowered my gaze to reduce the distance between the girl and myself. As I assessed the girls magic power up close, I could tell that a substantial amount of magic power was settled deeply within her danjeon.
I wondered if she might be related to Cheondo, but that wasnt the case. Having checked this far, I was certain.
Cheondo.
!
As I uttered the girls name, Cheondos face visibly stiffened.
How do you know my name? I havent even told the external relatives
Because I came from the future.
The thought crossed my mind just as I felt a sharp pain in my heart.
-Thump!
-Talking about the future is forbidden.
It felt like a terrible pain was telling me, revealing the truth could endanger my life.
I had no intention of mentioning it, but a warning?
Now I understood why the World Tree of Time said we cant mention the future.
Phew
I took a deep breath to calm my mind and body, organizing my thoughts. It seemed like I got too excited about seeing young Cheondo.
Anyway, I had to find my purpose. Since I appeared in front of Cheondo, there must be a reason the World Tree of Time sent me to the past related to her.
I looked down at Cheondo again. Her eyes, which I thought would never show any disturbance even if a thatched house were to burn down, were trembling violently in front of me, and no one else.
For some reason, I felt a perverse sense of elation.
-Thump thump.
At that moment, someone tapped on my shoulder with a menacing hand, embedding a threat.New novel chapters are published on
Youre a face I havent seen before. How did you get in here?
Turning my head, I saw two adult men dressed in black martial uniforms frowning at me.
This place was the private property of Dowon.
Ah.
What nonsense. State your name. What business do you have here? Or you didnt enter without permission, did you?
Coming from the future, how could that not work? Such an excuse wont hold.
Judging by my complexion, the warriors seemed to have made their assessment, lowering their voices and reaching for their weapons at their waists. Despite having come across time, in this place, I was clearly an unauthorized intruder. Given that Cheondo, a disciple of Cheonma, was here, this place, Dowon, must be very strictly managed.
Hmm.
I glanced at Cheondo once and then at the warriors.
I was in trouble. Reluctantly, I gathered magic throughout my body.
Fast enough to be undetectable.
I concentrated magic on the soles of my feet and jumped upwards with all my might.
What?!
I soared like a bird, activating levitation magic.
-Whoosh!
Eating acorns and riding on the energy of the wind magic, a whirlwind lifted me up. My field of view contracted then expanded. From the air, I looked down at the wide Dowon where I had just been standing.
Dowon was made up of a residence encompassing an entire mountain range, with ancient buildings lined up without exception from the foot to the summit of the mountain.
Its too vast to set a coordinate.
Falling from the sky to the ground, I searched for a place to use spatial magic but couldnt find a suitable location. I might really get caught if I was not careful. I didnt want to be hostile since this was the family home of my master.
Should I even ask for permission?
While slowing down my fall with the wind as much as possible, I adjusted my direction and landed on the roof of a building.
[Ah, can you hear me?]
Then, the voice of the World Tree echoed in my mind.
The World Tree of Time?
[Im sorry. I lack the magic power If you wish, I will summon you to the present whenever you want.]
Nows not the issue. What should I be doing here?
[Im sorry. I do not know.]
Crazy woman.
Though I already knew this, given the situation, I was on the verge of cursing.
Call me back then.
[Understood.]
Thunder struck, and -
Take that!
How dare you step into Dowon without permission? If you get caught, youll really-
The warriors who climbed onto the roof to chase me disappeared from my sight in an instant.
My body was back in the place where I was with the original World Tree.
The wasteland I had seen before. The place where only one tree starkly stood alone.
I collapsed to the ground, sighing deeply.
My body was shocked by the sudden consumption of magic power.
The World Tree, noticing my quite bad mood, spoke as if making excuses.
[My only role was to send you to the past.]
I know. I just called you to think for a bit. Can I go back to the past?
[Until the moment my life ends, its always possible. For about 5 days.]
Less than a week.
Exactly during the period of the training camp.
You dont dislike sweets, do you?
Yes.
Instead of the snacks, Dallae swallowed her bitter saliva, observing Seyeongs complexion.
Dallaes hands, clasped politely, trembled like a reed in the wind.
Today, they had gathered here to talk about a relationship with a man. Given the subject matter, Dallae couldnt shake off her nervousness no matter how hard she tried.
You must have read the message.
What do you think?
Seyeong was the first to break the silence.
The man in question was Lee Shiheon, who was not present. The content of Seyeongs messages was all shocking to Dallae, who had confessed her love to him the night before.
She had heard about Lee Shiheons complicated relationships with women, including his relationship with Seyeong. They were all heart-wrenching stories that were hard to hear with a clear mind. Thats why Dallae had trouble managing her expression since she entered the room.
Professor Seyeong.
Youre speaking so formally. We were once close as student and professor. Speak freely.
Freely, honestly.
Dallae finally spoke, her words filled with sincerity, without any flattery.
Honestly, Im not sure what youre trying to say.
What part?
Lee Shiheons relationships with women, even from Dallaes smitten perspective, were not exactly wholesome. Anyone else would have condemned him for toying with women.
Of course, Dallae had long known the reasons for his behavior from Seyeong.
The husband of the World Tree I dont know why he didnt tell me, but I understand.
Due to unfortunate circumstances, he was targeted by the World Tree, leading him to embrace other women as part of a quest. Dallae understood that his relationships continued to grow because he naturally formed deep connections and struggled to sever them, causing problems.
Polygamy Honestly, she didnt mind.
Because of love. She couldnt imagine him favoring just one person.
From Dallaes point of view, it was a good story.
An attractive proposition. Any woman who liked him would be tempted.
Personally, Dallae wished to have him all to herself, but that was just a minor regret. This discussion was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become closer to him.
But human emotions werent so straightforward.
Because she liked him, she could consider his position and try to empathize Putting herself in his shoes, regardless of her own feelings.
-Thump.
The more Dallae thought about his position, the colder her heart felt.
It was painful to admit, but Lee Shiheon liked Seyeong. He had even confessed his feelings.
Confessing must have taken a lot of thought and courage.
However, Seyeong coldly rejected him.
Why did you reject his confession, Professor?
Dallae was curious about Seyeongs decision.
Why reject it?
For what reason?
Guaranteeing one persons love for a lifetime.
Even as societal attitudes changed, the story of a man and womans eternal love, one-on-one, was what everyone dreamt of.
Dallae had told him she would commit her life to him, and her sincerity contained no deceit. Only those who have confessed can understand such feelings.
-I dont know.
That one sentence she heard was unbearably painful.
Its difficult to express.
It feels like being prodded with a knife, legs trembling, unexpected tears springing forth. Yet, not wanting to lose the other person, even if it seems like facing a cliff, one ends up rambling. The words that come out cant be normal, but you do it anyway. Because you like them.
If someone can cleverly get over being rejected in a confession.
That person was either not sincere in love or possessed extraordinary mental strength.
Thats why Dallae was angry at Seyeong for rejecting his confession.
Its not like youre playing with him.
Emotion leaked into her voice.
What is it, exactly?
To Dallae, their relationship seemed like that.
Rejecting the confession but giving vague hopes for the future, continuing to meet while leaving possibilities open.
Her hands trembled violently.
Yet encouraging him to see other women
The frustration she felt throughout the message reading was there.
If you like him that much, just accept his confession and stay with him for life. Do you even like him?
Seyeong didnt sip her tea but quietly listened to Dallaes words, as if hearing something profound.
Think about him If it were me.
If it were you?
I wouldnt have let him be so stressed.
Accepting the confession from the start was the solution.
In such cases, breaking ones love was secondary.
To Dallae, Seyeongs stubbornness seemed selfish.
Like everyone, Dallae was also selfish, but
Even being aware of it, everything went haywire when it came to Lee Shiheon. And she hated herself for not realizing it until now.
Dallaes obsession was rightly directed at Lee Shiheon.
So, thats what you were curious about, Dallae.
Seyeong murmured bittersweetly, smiling softly at the agitated Dallae.
There are excuses. Not that Im right, but excuses. Whether Shiheon will accept them
It was trivial.
Keep it a secret. If he finds out, itll be chaos.
Seyeong chuckled, forcing a laugh as she continued the conversation.
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