Manual for Regression Users, Episode 881
Epilogue (4)
"I heard there's an interviewee… I checked their ID card and there's no problem... Uh... What should we do? Kimo Ahjussi?"
"Well, I'm not sure. It seems like it's time to wake up soon..."
"She'll wake up soon."
"Thank you, Seon Hee-Young. It's fortunate that you're here. I think I might have hurt my head..."
"Yes, you three... It would be best for you to submit a written explanation."
"Oh, we can't do that. If we do, Hyung will..."
"I've already contacted the guild master and Vice-guild master."
"Is that really true?"
"Since it's not something that can be hidden anyway."
As I slowly opened my eyes to a faint voice, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling. I could see faces looking down at me from above. One of them was a woman with her hair tied back in two ponytails, which somehow reminded me of a cat.
"Kim Ye-ri."
It was said that there were three geniuses in the Blue Guild: the guild master, the Vice-guild master, and one other. And that person was standing right in front of her.
From short swords to long swords, and even bows. She had received ranger training and had even trained in close combat under the Blue Guild master himself... After all, her nickname was "Blue's Daughter."
I felt like I could understand why I couldn't properly fight back and fainted.
Next to her was a handsome man with his bangs down and wearing an unknown pair of glasses.
"It's An Kimo."
A combat priest, who was evaluated as having a perfect hexagonal ability score, was the only thing I knew about him.
When I turned my gaze away without realizing it, I noticed a beautiful woman sitting in a chair. Even in the midst of my confusion, I couldn't help but notice her as she was so stunning that her eyes flashed open. She was wearing typical priestly robes. She seemed warm and kind, but somehow also had a cold side. As she pushed her hair back, the nun opened her mouth.
"Try opening your eyes wider."
"Yes… yes."
As warm light flowed in, my mind gradually cleared.
"Seon Hee-Young?"
"Yes. I don't think there are any other issues."
"Ahn Ki-mo is also here... for real."
"Kim Ye-ri."
"....."
"It would be better to rest for a while. Anyway..."
"I'm really honored to meet you like this. I'm a big fan. Oh, and I'm sorry for telling you late. I'm not an intruder, I came to interview for the Blue Guild..."
"..."
"Oh... The interview."
"Interview!"
Reflexively, I got up quickly, but I felt like I bumped into someone.
There was pain in my forehead.
"Ow!"
"Are you okay?"
I heard a short exclamation, but my eyes were fixed on the clock. In a hurry, I looked around and opened my mouth to say something, but then...
The hand of a goddess.
"You're late."
"..."
"What do I do?"
"..."
"How...what do I do..."
I was five hours late for the promised time. It was ridiculous, but I couldn't even shed a tear.
How much effort I put into this time...to have things go wrong like this.
My shoulders naturally slumped, and my hands and feet continued to shake.
"Don't worry. Ms. Valerie."
"What?"
"It was a mistake made by the guild, and the Blue Guild is not so inflexible. The Vice-guild master has already received a report on what happened today, and he said he would come see you soon. You can wait until then."
"Wait like this for the interview...is that okay?"
"I'm sorry."
"No, it's okay, Ms. Kim Yeri."
"I apologize as well."
"No, it's okay. You don't have to do this. If you do, I'll be too flustered."
"It's all my fault."
"It's partly Yeri's fault, but I will also apologize...ugh!"
"It's really okay. I was a little surprised at first, but in the end...it turned out well, so it's okay. Anyone would have suspected it. If you saw someone wandering around the Guild House, you would have thought the same. So it's okay. By the way, it's like a dream come true. If I join the guild, I thought I could meet all of you, and now I'm thrilled to have met you in advance. Even if I'm nervous..."
"While others might not know, our guild would not want to miss out on such talent. It seems like you've worked hard. It's not easy to grow as a martial artist..."
"You're making me too embarrassed with your praise. I couldn't even use my hands and was defeated..."
"Hahaha...."
"I'm...sorry."
'They're good people.'
I was a little nervous at first, but as time passed, I became more comfortable.
"Yeri has always had a bit of a quick temper."
"Don't bring it up."
"The last time..."
"Uncle, don't mention it twice."
"Haha...the senior's desire to maintain dignity in front of their juniors..."
"profit!"
"Ah!"
It could create the illusion that they were watching a play.
As time passed, my nerves calmed down and I began to feel more at ease. I had expected the atmosphere to be more rigid, but everyone seemed relaxed and friendly. It reminded me of the early days when we would gather at a bar and chat after work, just like old friends. I suddenly noticed Alps sitting there and greeted her.
"Oh, it's Alps."
"Is everyone here?"
"Yes. Why don't you have a cup of coffee while you're here?"
"Yes, Seon Hee-Young. Oh, there's a guest. Hello."
"Hello!"
We all chatted and had coffee together before leaving."
It seems like a casual and friendly gathering of colleagues after work.
"Whitey, don't do that!"
"It's okay."
The sight of a puppy running with a wagging tail is cute.
"Oh, the interview...Ah, so you're the final interviewee. Am I finally getting a successor?"
Although it's a bit of a sorry thing to say, Alps, who clenches his fists, also looks cute.
"Shorter than us."
"Please sit here, Ah Young unni."
Now, with even Yoo Ah-young, it feels like the number of people is increasing. Seon Hee-young didn't seem to be very happy about the increasing number of people, but she still looked like she was enjoying herself with a smile on her face.
"How's Chang-ryul doing with his brother these days?"
"Well...it's a busy time now, so I haven't had time to meet him."
"Mr. Chang-ryul has a lot to do. It's also the shortest time he's been in the guild, and if you think about it, it seems like it's been a while since we've seen his face."
"We met last week too. Sir. At the regular meeting."
"So here is...Valerie."
"She's my successor!"
"But I haven't even passed yet."
Still, I want to be with them. Maybe it's because I feel that we take care of each other like family.
We'll have fun chatting and joking around, and maybe we'll have meals or train together. Maybe the long journey will be very enjoyable too.
At first, it might have been just admiration. It was the most famous guild on the continent, and everyone dreamed of joining it.
The salary, of course, as well as the conditions are unbelievably good. But now, I just want to be with these people a little more purely, rather than for those reasons.
At that moment, a voice was heard from the outside.
"You pig bastard. Shibal! Will you take responsibility? If we get sued, do you want the guild staff to represent you? Do you want our guild's guests to worry about being attacked from behind? I hope all the guests who come to our guild will be at ease."
"That was me..."
"Shut up. You little bastard. Does it all end if you confess? If not, then what? You've lost. Really."
The voice was too faint to understand exactly, but it was probably something along those lines. With a clicking sound, the door opened, and a woman with a scar on her face appeared.
"The Vice-guild master is coming in."
"Huh?"
The noisy atmosphere subsided in an instant. Those who quietly stood up came into view. Unsure of what to do, I looked around, and then felt a firm grip on my shoulder. It's Kim Yeri. Perhaps there's no need to stand up.
"You've arrived!"
"You can all stay seated."
It was a clear and transparent voice, so transparent.
Soon after, Lee Ki-Young appeared with Park Deok-gu.
"Ah..."
With graceful footsteps, the priest dressed in pure white is difficult to describe in words. The sight of them is so overwhelming that it makes one's mouth drop open without realizing it.
"I'm...."
"Your name is Valerie."
His voice sounds so sweet that it makes one's brain tingle. Even though it was whispered quietly, the sound echoes and spreads throughout my head.
Can I raise my head and greet them? Is it okay to look at his face? Would it be impolite to do so? Is it okay to stare straight at him?
"You can raise your head, Valerie-nim."
It was a face that I had always seen before. Through various media, such as pictures or posts on Benigorenet, I had seen this face many times, but seeing it in person makes it hard to breathe.
It's like being surrounded by a halo. No, he might actually be surrounded by one.
t felt like someone was pounding on my heart, and I wanted to clench my chest tightly, but I couldn't even do that. Is it a strange reaction? This is weird. This is too weird.
'It's like a dream.'
I had never met or seen a saint like her before.
Of course, it was a blasphemous thought. I don't even understand how I can express such a pure and shining saint like this. I just felt that way.
Small, slightly opened lips... a long neck.
But even that feeling fades away.
But even that emotion disappears.
I shook my head for a moment, but I couldn't speak properly.
A sad expression. An angel who gave up everything for the continent and descended from the sky. The face of a saint who wanted to be human and gave up his position.
Slender... like I would break any moment... like It would crumble if touched... like a flower before it breaks... no, like a flower before it withers, even though it was bent and trampled hundreds of times, like a flower that still tries to bloom on a small hill...
"Sniff..."
Why am I...crying?
"Sob...sob...sniff...huh..."
Why won't the tears stop?
Honorable Cardinal, why are tears flowing from my eyes?
"I'm sorry. I...suddenly...couldn't control my emotions..."
I can't understand why I'm apologizing. No, I think I can understand a little bit. I must feel the same way. This person loves all continents.
Maybe my small existence was the reason for the Honorable Cardinal to return to the continent. Maybe he sacrificed everything.
"Sob...sob..."
I felt a hand wiping away the tears from one of my eyes. The hand felt so delicate, but warm...
"In the name of Benigore, I will absolve you of your sins."
"Sob...sob...huhuhuhu..."
I cried in his arms for a long time
. "I'm sorry... Sniff... I'm really sorry..."
"..."
"...."
"Step back, please."
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FINALLY. After Four hours, I present to you another chapter.
My god!
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