World Against Us

2.19 Reunited

i knew, in fact, i've known all along

that is why, as a person who doesn't make wishes, i started to wish for the same wish over and over again. every second, when i remember you, i wished like i madman inside my head

'i was wrong, yes, i'm wrong, it has to be wrong, i am the wrong one, please let it be wrong'

for the first time he hope that he made a mistake.

8 months ago, he captured the fake dragon slayer, he interrogated him to describe the lead of the organization, the white star, at that time he didn't really think about it.

6 months ago, when he infiltrated the Arm base in the Eastern continent, he once heard the Arm's leader branch conversation, they were talking about his and their leaders connection.

"did you know, the one they banned us to touch, the one with the liege's power is Cale He-?"
"shhh.. don't talk about it, apparently the liege is very strict about the order"
"i'm just saying, isn't it weird for a her-"

Baaaaaangggggg!
"Intruders!"
"Call the mages!"

Cale who were behind the door whisper in a low voice
'it can't be right?'

5 months ago, he then met with the Dragon Half Blood, he look at the dragon in familiarity, the magic he is using, he once saw it way back when he was young. when he captured him, he personally took him away to his inn in the Eastern continent.

he didn't dare to ask about the white star, so he only asked the location of the Arm base. because at that moment, he didn't want to hear about their leader anymore.

for the past 5 months he's been working, defending the organization as his hollow heart grew bigger and bigger every time.

Cale started to drink alcohol with a different mind than before. he wanted to escape. everytime he had free time he would come to the place they were always together.

'i wished for world peace so you can live safely, but what should i do if your wish is to destroy the world?'

he live in fear since then, while he hides his anxiety with wine. but how can i forget you when the taste of wine also reminded me of you along with the old times?

'no, i am wrong. it's not you'

he chanted it, as he sat on the rock. a place with hundreds memories of you.

~

"Cale-nim!"

Cale could see Choi Han urgently pull him by the shoulder. Choi Han's expression while evacuating the people who were no longer under Tower Master Bernard's control was-

'Vicious.'

but not their viciousness can bring Cale back to his senses

"Is he the White Star?"

Cale slowly took a step back not minding the vicious gaze that Choi Han had on his face. he continued to stare at the red hair far away from him. his eyes met with the light reddish brown similar to his. the eyes he used to stare and get lost in it when he was young.

those eyes, slowly brings him back as he answer Choi Han's question, that answer was also directed to himself.

A self reminder that he had lost. he had been right. his wish won't be granted. he is him.

"According to Eruhaben-nim, he is the White Star."
"I see."

Choi Han clenched his hand that was holding onto his sword. Cale gaze continue not even blinking. he has been standing frozen on he spot.