The Novel's Extra (101-200)

Chapter 106 - Return

I returned the crystals to where they belonged, then headed to Gwangmyeong City Hall.

There, we surprisingly received a warm welcome. It seemed Asura was quite the tyrant, as the residents rejoiced in finally getting freed.

When I talked to them about it, they told me Asura led many to their deaths because of his obsession with mana crystals.

In any case, on the night that Asura disappeared, everyone gathered at the abandoned building and held a party.

Gwangmyeong City Hall's residents brought rice and meat, and we sat around a campfire, eating and talking happily.

Of course, I left as soon as I was done eating.

I just didn't feel like I belonged.

"...Here, Kim Hajin, take it."

But Yi Yeonghan handed me a bowl of porridge.

"What's this?"

"For Yoo Yeonha."

Although the curse was lifted, Yoo Yeonha had yet to recover completely. Currently, she was sleeping in the tent.

"...Why are you giving it to me?"

"The other guys are busy talking."

Yi Yeonghan pointed at the campfire, where Kim Suho and Chae Nayun were talking with Asura's past subordinates. The topic must have been funny, as even Shin Jonghak was laughing as he listened in.

"Ai, we've heard the news from Seoul. Currently, Seoul is split into several factions. Gangnam is divided up between Shin Myungchul and Chae Joochul, while Gangbuk is...."

"How is Shin Myungchul's reputation?"

Shin Jonghak asked.

"He's a great person who brought peace to the Gwanak region."

"Haha, I see."

It seemed he enjoyed hearing them praising his grandfather. Hearing this, Chae Nayun also asked brightly.

"Then what about Chae Joochul?"

Chae Joochul the Immortal. He was Chae Nayun's grandfather and one of the strongest people in this world.

But contrary to Chae Nayun's expectations, she received a negative response.

"He's not trustworthy at all. I stayed in Seoul for a bit, so I know. He's... sly, like a snake. He's surely going to do something huge in the future."

"...."

Chae Nayun's expression stiffened.

Indeed, Chae Joochul wasn't a strictly kind person by my setting.

I took the porridge and went into the tent.

"Hey, I brought food."

Yoo Yeonha, who was lying still on the bed, raised her upper body as she groaned. She looked a bit disappointed when she saw that it was me, but she tried to not let it show.

"You're pretending to be sick, right?"

"Yes? Ah, no, I'm still enervated... uup."

I shoved a spoonful of porridge into her mouth. Yoo Yeonha nibbled on the porridge with a confused look.

She really ate like a kid. After chewing about ten times, she looked at me and frowned.

"What is it?"

"What."

"...Why are you doing this all of a sudden?"

Yoo Yeonha looked sullen.