Chapter 32: Ninja's Punishment
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You were invited to see Mina being taken into custody, but your heart tightened severely at the thought of watching her being punished.
You eventually leave the underground and go for air. There's just no way you're going to witness your precious friend being tortured.
It should be morning soon, and you certainly don't have the feeling to sleep in the cabin.
The moment your legs are planted on the ground, the fresh air fills your lungs. It almost felt like you are in the history, although not quite as vintage as Nayeon's period.
Taking into account the fact if Chaeyoung is killed, you had become very accustomed to often going back in time at any moment.
You went outside the cabin and took a seat on the tree stump, guarding Chaeyoung in her sleep.
Without Mina accompanying you, a pang of loneliness crept its way into your heart and it crashes considering that Mina's intent might be leaving your side, and sided Ryujin.
"This is bad..." You sigh and your eyes opened to look around the quiet village, hoping to find a single human to ask questions with.
ーThat reminds me... where could Sana be at this time? I didn't see her in the underground,
Your stomach growls in hunger for attention, "Oh crap... I haven't eaten anything yet... All this mess got me hungry,"
ーWait... Is it okay to complain? I was invited here in Ilsun village, they didn't provide me a food! I saved the Spirit wolf, which kids and people's favorite hero. They don't reward my credit at all! Unfair! Hospitality! I need! I'm so unhappy! I'm just kidding though...
Sighing, you touch your belly as if telling your stomach to endure a little while. The moment you swift your head, you notice smoke from the forest in the sky.
"Is that.... FOOD?!" You mutter then shrieks in excitement.
Accordingly, after that split moment, you step into the forest and searched the source of the smoke.
You could hardly see anything in the forest so you pulled your phone out for a flashlight.
The aroma of a delightful grilled chicken went to your sensitive nose. You gasped.
"I smell it! The fragrance alone brings the vivid image of one crispy bite and succulent meat! Wait! This is outdoor cooking, isn't it?!"
As the scent grew stronger the closer you got, you rush past the stream, and your legs wet. It was downright regrettable to run straight the water. You hate getting wet.
"Aishi, I should've been more careful," A grunt escape from your lips and attempts to dry off your legs.
You saw a plate of jokbal out of nowhere.
"Lucky?! Time to dig in~" You run towards it.
Suddenly, you took a wrong step near the stream. There was a sound, "click" as if a button was pressed. Your heart had stopped.
ーWh-what was that...?! Sounds dangerous... No, it's more like a trap... a bomb, what if?!
Your intuition was correct. There was no need to deliberate with your instincts when you're suddenly blasted off by a land mine.
You flew mid air and fell on the stream. It was a small explosive that erupts the water and it showers your entire body wet.
You cough dryly and the next thing you knew, your hands were on the hard rock. You felt an instant headache and the world spins.
