Storm Warrior - Chapter 330



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#330, Aaron is cheerful

I plugged the USB into the watch.

However, the contents inside were compressed, so it could not be checked immediately.

No, the pressure on capacity was greater than that.

“What on earth is in it…?”

I thought it would be a few documents or attached images, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

‘I guess I won’t be able to see everything on my watch.’

While I was looking for and charging my dead laptop that had been left unattended for a long time, someone approached the annex.

Although I was still curious about the contents of the USB, I didn’t feel disturbed.

Because I recognized the guest’s identity even from inside.

Crunch.

“… … .”

As soon as the door opened, Joo Ja-heon, who was standing there about to knock, lowered his blushing hand.

He brought the guy in and said with a grin.

“I was thinking of you anyway. Why didn’t you just go instead of waiting a little bit in Cheongsong?”

“I thought you’d come from here, so I bought the ticket right away….”

This means that he moved first, considering that it would take more time for him to move.

“Ah… There was no need for that. This time, I suffered needlessly because of your sense.”

“…?”

“Now, there is a way for us to move together.”

As I spoke, I showed the finger that was mainly wearing the teleportation ring.

Joo Ja-heon opened his eyes.

“Without any devices… Are you saying it’s possible with magic?”

“huh.”

“…her!”

Joo Ja-heon is not one to be surprised when it comes to things related to him, but this one seemed quite surprising.

“I’m saying that I don’t need the ring anymore. … That’s why I put it on Aaron and came back. Oh, by the way. There’s something I haven’t told you yet. The guy who took Aaron’s eyes was Nienzen.”

“…!”

“And you may not know it, but that guy is also the emperor of ‘Rak-Vishya’.”

“!”

It seemed like this was the first time that Joo Ja-heon had been surprised so many times in a row.

The guy raised his eyebrows as if something suddenly occurred to him.

“… Ah. So the strength that guy said he would get back… .”

“That might have had a slightly different meaning, but it’s still a story that’s involved. Anyway, there was an even more amazing connection involved. Nienzen was with Aaron’s missing granddaughter. Of course, they didn’t know each other’s relationship.”

“Then are you still alive?”

“Very well. Even that Nienzen was particularly ‘careful’ about it.”

“… That’s the most surprising thing. Did you tell Aaron about it?”

“Oh. I’ll let you meet soon once I sort out one small issue. Anyway, that ring is also my message to Nienzen.”

Actually, the second reason I gave Aaron the ring was because I knew that Yushin would recognize it when he met Aaron.

Since Yushin already knows about Mia and Aaron’s relationship, he won’t hurt Aaron, but he’ll know how precious he is to me.

“… Well done. Even leaving the complicated circumstances aside, I think Aaron deserves it.”

“No. What I just said were just the minor reasons for my decision. Actually, I wanted to say that you were also a strong candidate.”

“… … .”

“I know it’s embarrassing to say this since someone else has already said it. But… I still felt like saying it.”

Joo Ja-heon knew about the existence of the teleportation ring.

He must have known by sight that it was an item he had received from Yushin.

So I didn’t want the guy to end up finding out later that it was in someone else’s hands.

But Ju Ja-heon narrowed his eyebrows as if he didn’t understand what I meant.

“I never coveted that ring.”

“You would have done that.”

“It’s none of my business what you do with your stuff.”

“… … .”

“But why are you telling me this?”

“No matter what you think, I regret not being able to give it to you.”

“…?”

“I’m saying that you are as precious a friend to me as Aaron is.”

Joo Ja-heon was embarrassed,

He looked embarrassed again and then smiled bitterly.

“… I didn’t know that the ring story would become so popular. In my entire life, I’ve never felt sorry for someone not giving me something without a knife or a promised reward.”

Sigh.

“That’s because you’ve been following guys like Nienzen around your whole life.”

Joo Ja-heon finally smiled comfortably and said.

“Anyway, I don’t feel so bad. I now understand what it means to be thankful just from the heart. And… I also want you to-”

“No, you don’t have to say everything you think.”

“Wasn’t it time for us to have that kind of time now?”

“Uh. No. You’re the kind of guy who shows through your actions, and I’m the kind of guy who needs to change a bit. Let’s just move on. There’s a lot more to talk about than that right now.”

It was a stop to put an end to the awkward mood, but the aftermath was also true.

Because there was no reason not to tell Joo Ja-heon what I had told my classmates.

He added, pointing to the laptop that was charging.

“I was just checking something out, and while I’m here, I wanted you to come with me. But before you can understand the situation, there’s a whole truckload of stories I need to catch up on.”

“I am listening.”

“No, let’s move. There’s someone who can listen with me.”

The story about Mia, which had not yet been told to Aaron, was also bound to be connected to the great fate that was intertwined with shackles.

Joo Ja-heon also immediately understood who I was talking about.

Crunch.

“Then let’s go first.”

A while later, in front of Aaron’s house.

After a brief moment of breathing, Aaron came out.

“You’re not asleep yet. What about Antonio?”

“The wine suited my taste, so I passed out. By the way… I didn’t mean to implore you to wait for me to talk.”

“I tried to comfort my mother, and this friend arrived just in time.”

“This is Stefan. It’s been a while.”

Aaron nodded and walked past her.

We followed suit.

There isn’t much in common between Joo Ja-heon and Aaron that I know of.

But seeing that the atmosphere between them was more comfortable than I had expected, I got the feeling that a special relationship had been created between the two of them while I wasn’t paying attention.

Aaron walked into the farm and stopped at a pile of firewood.

There happened to be another chair right at the point where he was bending down.

Joo Ja-heon picked up some firewood and stacked it up, and I threw sparks at it.

Hurrruk!

I began to speak calmly as the fire crackled steadily.

Now the speaker is quite skilled, but the listener still finds it hard to believe the story of my family.

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The long, drawn-out story ended just as the birds began to chirp.

Even though I got better at it after doing it once, it took more time than in Cheongsong.

Because the story of Yushin and Mia, who are not related to their peers yet, has been added.

Even Sungyoon and his wife revealed everything about their time together at the palace with Mia, including Maru’s true identity.

Anyway, the two people accepted all of this with less resistance than expected.

If I think about it, it may have been his own interpretation, but Jujaheon had been monitoring the player community at my request and must have had as much knowledge as my other classmates.

The problem was that Aaron had little understanding of the game itself and was unaware of the presence of players, but it was Aaron who easily accepted the existence of God and the punishment inflicted on the soul.

‘… He was originally a nobleman like a god.’

It’s probably because those words came out of my mouth.

“Even so, it’s not like Mia is just afraid of the end of the world. What do you think?”

Naturally, the first thing Aaron said after all that talk was about Mia.

“It’s something you have to check for yourself, but I think so too. If Mia had seen the end of this land, there’s no way she would have left her only grandfather alone.”

“No. If he were going to tell me if I asked, he would have already brought the answer. I’m asking what you think.”

Did Aaron already know that I had some kind of guess?

“… I have two guesses. One is that Marduk’s warning may have been intended to prevent Mia’s powers from being of any help to me. And the second is… Mia already knows her soul’s identity.”

“Mia’s soul…? I guess you know about it too.”

“As I said, this is just a guess, but… I think Mia might be one of Belliona’s torn souls.”

Aaron had also heard earlier that his mother was part of that Belliona. It was not difficult for him to understand these words.

“…So you’re saying that it wasn’t a coincidence that we met you.”

“I believe so.”

“If that’s the case… why would Mia be afraid of that?”

“I don’t know for sure. But… if all the soul fragments were to merge back into one, some of them might consider it eternal destruction.”

At this moment, the only fragment that knew his identity was Mia.

I didn’t want to tell Aaron that. I really didn’t want that situation to happen to me either.

But I didn’t want to lie when Aaron asked me this.

Aaron, who had been silent for a moment, opened his mouth.

“I think your first and second assumptions are ultimately the same.”

“…yes?”

“Mia was originally emotionally worn out? She was a bit of an unstable child. In fact, she wasn’t particularly afraid of anything.

Even if it was the second reason, it wouldn’t be something to be afraid of for Mia. If that guy’s soul was originally part of Belliona, then it would be complete. Maybe Marduk’s warning was something Mia had internally adapted into something truly fearful. If it were a god, wouldn’t that be possible?”

“Certainly… that could be possible. But in any case, from Aaron’s perspective, he might lose his granddaughter again.”

“Isn’t it all over if things continue like this? If that’s really going to be heartbreaking for our ancestors, you’ll know when you find out about that guy Marduk.”

I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard Aaron’s words.

“Ha… I was careful about bringing it up because I was afraid Aaron would be heartbroken. As expected, Aaron is… so clear-headed.”

“I told you. You learn after being beaten a few times. Anyway, this wasn’t the time to be thinking about how to cut off Dong-gu’s balls.”

“Well, even I thought it would make me angry.”

Aaron chuckled and sat up.

“Cutting off the head of a god… isn’t something that can be answered in a day or two of thinking about it.”

“I will do it anyway.”

“Yes. You can do it. I’ll see Antonio off at sunrise and come find you. Just give me whatever you want.”

“No. Right now, Aaron….”

“Rejection is rejection. I’m not helping you, but for my granddaughter. Do whatever you want. Even if it means going shopping for groceries, that’s fine.”

Aaron’s words felt more reassuring than any other solemn determination.

“all right.”

As soon as I accepted, Aaron waved his hand as if swatting away a fly.

I’m telling you to just turn it off.

It was impressive to see Joo Ja-heon, who was left behind, bow to Aaron as he stepped aside.

“I’ll go, sir.”

I returned to the annex first and asked Ju Ja-heon as soon as he arrived.

“What happened with Aaron while I was away?”

“It wasn’t anything special, but the inspiration gave me some guidance. I made a lot of progress with that.”

Somehow, I felt that the prayer of the new Jujaheon had changed.

But, Aaron?

“… That’s unexpected.”

“I guess he meant to be of more help to you. Casas is a person who is beyond help and I was a bit lacking.”

“No. Aaron’s personality would be the opposite. He seems like the type of person who would understand if you taught him a little.”

I pushed the spare chair over to Joo Ja-heon, who was smiling faintly, and turned on the laptop.

And when I opened the first file inside the USB,

widely!

Joo Ja-heon said, snatching the mouse away.

“This is the information I was looking for.”

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