Ha-rin was granted permission to return to her village, for three days. Upon arriving, she called out:
"Auntie, I'm home—"
As Ha-rin walked through the threshold of her aunt’s house, the sight that greeted her was horrifying. Blood smeared the walls and floors, painting a grim picture of violence. The scene left her feeling cold and hollow, her heart weighed down by a suffocating dread.
She moved through the house methodically, her senses numb as she searched for any sign of Soo-jin. The absence of her aunt’s body was a devastating blow. Ha-rin’s mind spun with implications—her worst fears had come true.
The blood-soaked evidence suggested a violent struggle, and the realization hit her with a heavy, bitter force. Soo-jin was likely dead, and the brutal nature of the scene pointed directly to a calculated, ruthless attack.
Ha-rin’s rage simmered beneath her stoic exterior. The evidence was clear: her uncle, the new head of the Park Clan, was likely behind this atrocity. He really hate father and me, his recent actions and rise to power made him the prime suspect. The thought that her own family might be responsible for such cruelty ignited a fire of hatred within her.
Her face remained impassive, but her eyes burned with fierce determination. The quiet house, now a scene of unspeakable violence, filled her with a cold resolve. She would not shed tears, for she knew that crying would not bring Soo-jin back or serve justice. Instead, she steeled herself for what lay ahead.
Ha-rin left the house with a heavy heart but a clear purpose. She would confront her uncle, seek revenge for her aunt, and make him pay for his crimes. The journey would be fraught with challenges, but her hatred and need for retribution fueled her step's.
Ha-rin arrived at the clan residence, and her uncle was visibly shocked to see her.
"Ha-rin, you're here! It's been a while since we last saw each other—"
Before he could finish, Ha-rin threw a blade at him, which he narrowly dodged.
"So, you're taking after your father now?" he said.
Ha-rin glared at him with intense hatred. "My father was never a killer."
Her uncle retorted, "But he killed the king, my brother, didn’t he?"
Ha-rin’s frustration boiled over. "SHUT UP!"
Her uncle’s face remained cold and unyielding as Ha-rin’s words hung in the air. “You’ve grown bold, Ha-rin. But you must understand the gravity of the situation.”
Ha-rin’s hands trembled, her anger palpable. “You don’t get to justify this by saying he killed the king. You’re the one who has taken everything from me—my father, my family. Now, you’re trying to destroy any hope I have left.”
Her uncle’s gaze was steely, his tone dismissive. “Your father’s actions led to this. If you seek revenge, it won’t be as simple as you think.”
Ha-rin’s frustration reached its peak. “I’m not here to hear excuses. I’m here to demand justice. You’re responsible for what happened to my family, and I won’t rest until you’re held accountable.”
Her uncle’s expression remained unchanged. “You’re naïve to think you can challenge me without consequences. The path you’re on will bring more pain than you’re prepared for.”
Ignoring his threats, Ha-rin took a step closer, her resolve unwavering. “I’ve already endured too much to back down now. I’m prepared to fight for what’s right, no matter the cost.”
Her uncle’s eyes were hard, unyielding. “If it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you’ll get. But don’t expect any mercy.”
Ha-rin met his gaze with equal determination. “I’m ready to face whatever comes. I won’t let you or anyone else stand in my way.”
With that Ha-rin left she knows she doesn't have much Strength for her to defeat her uncle.
TO BE CONTINUE ༼;´༎ຶ ༎ຶ( ⚈̥̥̥̥̥́⌢⚈̥̥̥̥̥̀)Ó╭╮Ò(●´⌓'●)
(AUNTIE IS DEAD!?ಥ╭╮ಥ )
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HA-RIN'S ODYSSEY
Adventure--- When Park Ha-rin's father is accused of murdering the king and vanishes, leaving her in the care of her aunt Soo-jin, her life is torn apart. Growing up in isolation and scorned by society, Ha-rin becomes a skilled archer and swordswoman, driven...
