Chapter 23:

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"I've called you because it's a lot easier to call someone who's most likely

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"I've called you because it's a lot easier to call someone who's most likely... not so stubborn, you know?"
"... Are you talking about Chenle?-"
"Yes."

Renjun snickered playfully as the prince gave him a smile, feeling awkward because he's literally talking to a dead elf. The two of them were sitting at Renjun's desk, facing each other as they talk about Jisung's rebirth as the best version of himself and the difficult adjustments that Jisung had to do. It really didn't change the fact that Jisung was still afraid that Renjun will throw all of his rages at him.

"... Look, I know what you're feeling right now. I know that you're probably scared that I'll hate you for the rest of my life but that's not... really allowed up there? Of course, I did hate you a lot because you're the reason why I'm not on Earth anymore but I saw how you changed and how you hated your past self so much. You basically grew through time and seeing that makes me feel really proud of you. I'm sorry that I was a bit late to explain my thoughts but here I am... I forgive you."

Renjun explains as Jisung looks at him in the eye, smiling at him as tears suddenly start to fall down. The angel was surprised by how Jisung suddenly cried in front of him. To Jisung, this is very important and emotional towards him as he only wants to make everyone proud of what he is now and what he had grown out of.

Now, Renjun finally told him that he's forgiven.

"Thank you so much, Renjun."
"... You're welcome, Jisung."

Renjun gives him a smile as he walks towards Jisung, giving him a warm embrace for the first time. Jisung still felt heartbroken, knowing that this forgiving and comforting hug could've been made in the actual world if he just realized earlier that what he was once doing was definitely wrong. He couldn't believe that things would end up in this way.

"Now, shall we talk about what's currently happening?"
"... Alright."

Jisung shrugs, wiping his tears away as Renjun goes back to sitting on his chair once again. There's definitely something wrong since Renjun, an actual angel is giving him signals that there is something coming for him. He even came to visit Jisung's dream to talk to him, basically tearing apart all of the self-blaming methods that Jisung somehow thought because he's feeling really lost in the real world and his world.

Remembering those memories he didn't want to remember? It's all in Jisung's head but it's not his fault that he felt remorseful for what he did.

That's why he's calling "Yuta" to help him but Yuta is actually his head just like what he told Jisung. Yuta is his neutral-looking, self-blaming thoughts. Jisung was literally about to lose his mind but fortunately, Renjun came at the perfect time to save his failing sanity.

"So we all have a problem since this... demon is currently about to attack you and the whole kingdom basically."
"... Including Haechan?"
"Yes, including Haechan."
"... But why? Who's the demon?"
"The demon is a princess from France who is... head-over-heels for... well... Mark. She's definitely a lunatic and a gross murderer. Sadly, I can't really have that much time on Earth but I removed the cursed part of your past abilities that you got from your father and... I... well... gave them back to you."
"... The what now?-"
"Once you wake up, your powers will be back but you can only use them for good."
"... But I thought that I got rid of it?-"
"I just told you that I gave you your powers back, right? You lost them when you started healing at the hospital so that you could cleanse your mind out from the evil it had before. I'm an angel, Jisung. That's like my job right now. I also removed the cursed parts of Haechan's abilities for him to have full-access just like you."
"... Then, what are we supposed to do?"
"... You... All six of you have to find and trap the demon then... you'll have to call me."

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