EnhyLand | Lee Heeseung

Six

(Edited)

She asked incredulously, "Prophecy?" They responded by nodding. Sunoo's lips curled into a tiny smile. "According to a prophecy, a human girl will save EnhyLand."

"Even so, we didn't believe it until you arrived yesterday. Our perception is that you might be the one after hearing your story," Heeseung talked. "Yet, why me?" She wore a concerned expression.

"That, too, is unknown to us. We initially didn't trust it because of this. Who among us would think that a human could save this kingdom?" Sunghoon made a shrug.

"That's the strange part. Only the king and the queen, according to what you claimed, were aware that your mother had discovered this place. And all of a sudden, a human prophecy is mentioned. Unless the king and queen divulged this information,"
Everybody turned to face Sunoo.

"But before they became paralysed, the king and queen made no mention of people," said Jungwon. Minjae was also contemplating something.

"Unless someone is surreptitiously knowing about my mother. Who made this prophecy?" Minjae questioned. "It was her," Sunoo explained, "The Witch, she dwells in a cave in the Enchanted Hill." Minjae was wondering if they could meet her.

She inquired whether they may meet the witch. The boys were a little astounded by her inquiry because they had never in their entire lives desired to meet with the witch.

"You're really courageous," Jongseong remarked. "What do you expect from a girl who nearly entered the Dark Forest using only her bare hands?" Sunghoon continued. Minjae awkwardly turned her head away while forming a tight lip line.

"We might be able to meet her," Heeseung remarked. "Why do you want to meet the witch, though?" Riki grimaced. "To ask her about the prophecy," Minjae replied. "However, don't you worry about all of this?" Jungwon enquired.

Minjae gave it some thinking for a moment. She is concerned, to be sure, but she also felt useful for the first time. "Yes, but no. I don't know. I've never felt more important in my life than I do right now," she spoke.

"I feel as though I am finally needed. Simply put, I no longer feel useless," she spoke. When the boys heard her, they went quiet. They had sympathy for her in some way.

"But don't you think you're risking everything just to feel useful?" Jungwon questioned while arching his right brow. "This task is no joke. This is dangerous since many lives are involved. One mistake and we're out," he continued.

"Why must you frighten her in that manner?" Heeseung turned to face his younger sibling. "Did I say something incorrectly?" Jungwon enquired. Jaeyun said, "No, but rather than saying things like that, we should encourage her."

"Guys, it's all right. Anyhow, he is correct. I'm only taking a risk in order to feel helpful. I'm not sure if I'm the one, to be completely honest. I don't know," As she spoke, she was holding the necklace around her neck.

"If you guys can help me, I think I can do it. I believe we are all in this together. Are you guys with me? Or are you leaving everything up to me to manage alone?" She said as she observed them.

"Of course, we're with you. Do not fret," Heeseung responded and grinned. The others concurred by nodding. Knowing this, Minjae felt comforted. She then turned to face Jungwon. She smiled and added, "I guess I'm willing to risk everything." Jungwon laughed a little bit while nodding.

"How about your friends? Your siblings?" Sunoo enquired. When he asked, Minjae's smile slowly vanished. She felt a bit offended but she shrugged it off because he didn't know anything about her.

"I don't have any siblings or friends," she said with a smile. Another period of silence follows. She apologised for sounding so pitiful and gave a tiny laugh. The boys grinned at her briefly.