Kidnapping the Hero Party

167. Start (9)

167. Start (9)

After a day.

While Estiya’s condition has improved and Luna is having a conversation.

As promised, Hare went into the room to meet Saten.

Kwaang-!!

“Keep your promise.”

“… Was it really necessary to kick the door?”

“Yes, time is passing because of you. I can’t bring you back to life quickly.”

“… That’s true to some degree.”

After Saten told her hare to close her door, she confronted her.

After staying up all night reading the old man’s will over and over again, she was finally able to make a decision.

Saten said while holding the kitten in her arms.

“I will go. On the journey to bring the uncle back to life.”

“… Yeah, good idea Then, pack up right now. Departure is today.”

“Instead of that, you should promise me one.”

“Promise?”

Saten picked up the kitten she was holding in her arms and showed it to Hare.

She has only one promise.

“I have to take Kkamnyang on the journey to subdue the demon king. You can never give up on this.”

A precious gift from the uncle, a creature.

Now that the old man has left, the only life that thinks of you is a kkamnyang.

Saten could never give up on Kkamnyangi.

And that appearance was enough to make Hare dumbfounded.

“… What do you think we’re playing house? Don’t take it lightly We are leaving to bring you back to life.”

“Hare, you are the one, don’t take Kkamnyangi lightly. To me, a kkamnyang is more precious than the lives of 1,000 people.”

“The same goes for me. A man’s life is more precious than a person or a cat.”

“… “

“… “

Unrestricted mutual opinions.

However, the longer you fight, the longer it will take to revive the old man.

It was clear who was the loser, so Hare had no choice but to take a step back.

“… The cat takes care of you.”

“Yes, I will take care of Kkamnyang.”

“… Get ready quickly and-“

Hare pointed to her door and said.

“… There is rice at the door, so eat it.”

Saten nodded her head to Hare. Hare frowned for a moment, but as if she remembered something to do, she left immediately.

Saten looked at the open door and she whispered in the cat’s ear.

“The only thing that thinks of me right now is ignorance. I need a keomnyang. So, let’s go together.”

“Nya-“

Kkamnyangi must have understood Saten’s words, so she smiled and cried.

Confident in her appearance, Saten got out of bed and began to pack her things.

Maybe it’s because she read the old man’s advice over and over until morning.

Saten was moving very little on its own.

***

“How are you?”

“… Are you okay!”

Estiya closed her sleepy eyes and gulped down the water Luna gave her.

However, she looked at Luna as if she felt thirsty, she said.

“Luna!”

“Yeah, why are you calling me?”

“Bring me another cup!”

“Yeah, okay.”

Estiya shouted confidently.

Luna had no choice but to follow Estiya’s words and head to the restaurant.

Seeing Estiya like that, Luna felt a sense of deja vu.

“… Estiya, it’s very strange.”

-What’s strange, hero. Are you communicating normally?

“That’s the problem! Estiya shouldn’t be able to communicate by default!”

Estiya’s condition is so fine right now!

That’s the problem!

Luna remembered Estiya the night before.

Drinking holy water, wandering around, trying to be embraced as if seeking affection.

And then, she kept calling her uncle and whispering.

By the way.

Is it normal to wake up this morning?

Even though the uncle is dead, is it normal?

This was a strange situation even for the soul of Lee Jun-woo, who died.

“Something, something is very wrong… I think we should have a serious conversation… “

Luna went back to Estiya’s room after grabbing a cup from the cafeteria to have a serious conversation with Estiya.

Estiya looked at her cup and smiled broadly, expressing her gratitude to Luna.

“Thanks Luna! I’ll put the cup to good use!”

“Yes, yes. But, why did you ask me to bring only the cup? Do you need any water?”

“Yeah, no need! Because I am going to drink holy water!”

Jureureuk-

Estiya poured holy water into the cup in a very natural way without hesitation.

Holy water came out of her hand, and seeing Estiya staring blankly at the holy water, Luna thought to herself.

‘… I don’t have the confidence to have a serious conversation.’

It looks like a shield that will deflect anything you say.

Luna said while holding Estiya’s arm who didn’t seem to listen to her own story at all.

“That, that’s what I mean. Estiya. Will you listen carefully to me?”

“Yes, I will listen! Could you let go of this arm instead? I need to make holy water!”

“Wait a minute… I’ll stay like this for a while… “

Luna stopped her Estiya’s actions and started talking about her past.

The story of persuading Hare, the story of Saten’s participation, and the story of the goddess who can save the uncle.

Estiya blankly listened to what she said, and she shook Luna’s arm and tilted her head.

“By the way, why are you bringing the old man back to life?”

“Uh, Estiya, you don’t want to bring Uncle back to life… ? That’s a bit shocking… “

Estiya shook her head, saying that was not the case.

“No, not that. Why are you bringing Uncle back to life?”

Your uncle is not dead.

What are you talking about, Luna?

Luna was taken aback by Estiya’s words.

“Uh, uh… ?”

“My uncle has never died… Why are you bringing the old man back to life… ?”

Golden eyes that do not waver an inch.

Luna could tell.

I’m not saying Estiya is lying.

Actually, Estiya believed that the uncle was not dead.

“I saw you yesterday too. We walked in the park together and even swam in the lake. But, what are you talking about, Luna? Bringing Uncle back to life.”

“… “

Luna had a hard time telling her words to Estiya, who talked as if nothing had happened.

How could she say back to Estiya, ‘What you saw was just a dream that you saw with the effect of holy water.’

She thought for a moment, but Luna let out her breath and said.

“That’s right, Estiya.”

“Yes!”

“Actually, everything you saw was a dream… You had such an illusion because of the effect of the holy water… I understand?”

“… “

From noble mtl dot com

Estiya had no answer.

“This, isn’t this? My, I’m sorry I’m not good at what I’m talking about… !! That, not that. What I was trying to say… “

Tak-

Estiya grabbed Luna’s shoulders and met her eyes.

A glance at Estiya’s eyes showed a lot of taste.

“… Luna, what do you mean by that?”

“Ugh, huh?”

“What I saw was an illusion. What do you mean?”

“That, that’s a mistake-“

“That can’t be. Did your uncle die? Now, are you saying that my date with you was a fantasy? Luna.”

“Ugh, yes.”

“Do you really think it was a dream? I think that’s real.”

I’ll show you.

Where is the dream and reality?

Estiya raised her hand on her shoulder toward Luna’s face.

At that moment, holy water came out of Estiya’s hand and began to fall towards Luna’s face.

‘Never, never drink the holy water of Estiya.’

Up, it’s dangerous!

Recalling the uncle’s words, Luna avoided her holy water with high reflexes.

However, Estiya’s crazy behavior didn’t end there.

“Don’t dodge! Closing your eyes is reality! You who are opening your eyes are now in a dream! Come on, drink the holy water!!”

“Mi, crazy. I guess I just told you the truth.”

The truth doesn’t always pay off.

Somehow, he poisoned Estiya.

Luna slapped Estiya on the back of the neck to correct her own mistake.

“Kek-“

“… Sorry, I’m sleeping for now.”

Estiya stopped running wild and lay down on the floor to get a good night’s sleep.

Her Luna put her on her bed and rummaged through her drawers to get her belongings.

Even if the condition of her saintess is not good, it is absolutely necessary for her subjugation of the demon lord.

It was to take Estiya even in that state.

“… Still, I’d have been better than Hare’s persuasion. Estiya.”

But, in the end, make everyone laugh.

Be patient with me because I will cheer you up.

Luna muttered that as she packed Estiya’s luggage.

Lying in bed and falling asleep, Estiya continued, “Mister… ‘ He muttered.

Every time she heard that call, her longing for her uncle deepened, but Luna hardened her heart and shook her head.

“I can’t cry… Even if you cry, you have to cry alone… I am a warrior… “

-The existence of a warrior should always smile and give joy to people.

“I know, I know… You have to do it like it’s in the book… “

Because that’s the fate of those who have been chosen as heroes.

Because it is the fate of the hero carrying the weight.

-Do not forget that you have family, friends, acquaintances, and all citizens on your shoulders, warrior.”

“… “

The moment you feel the weight of the words of the holy sword.

Luna thought to herself.

‘You must always smile… But, if… What should I do if there are times when I want to cry… ‘

How can I always smile…

As I indulged in such thoughts, my eyes naturally turned to Estiya’s shelves.

It was the presence of holy water in the cup I brought.

‘If you want to laugh when it’s really hard… ‘

Wouldn’t it be okay to drink that?

With that thought in mind, Luna transferred the holy water from the cup to her portable bottle.

That is a special measure.

It was the last bastion.