Jae-sung's words reverberated through the air, his voice laden with a mix of authority and protectiveness. Iseul listened, her heart pounding in her chest, as he revealed a truth that shattered the perception of her cursed existence. She had not been cursed but blessed, bestowed with a gift beyond imagination—the best blessing any human could dream of.
Confusion mingled with awe, and Iseul's gaze locked with Jae-sung's intense eyes. "But why? Why me? Why would I be blessed in such a way?" she asked, her voice laced with a mixture of curiosity and disbelief.
Jae-sung's expression softened momentarily as he met her gaze. "Iseul, you possess a power that can vanquish evil, a power that holds the key to protect humanity from creatures like vampires. I have been sent to this world solely to protect you from the lurking darkness."
The weight of his words settled upon Iseul's shoulders, a heavy burden to bear. But amidst the overwhelming responsibility, a determination welled up within her. She would embrace this newfound purpose, regardless of the sacrifices it demanded.
Yet, Jae-sung's next words sliced through the air like a blade, leaving Iseul breathless and torn. He demanded that she sever her bonds with Hyun, threatening to end his life should she refuse. Panic surged within her, tears welling up in her eyes as she pleaded with him.
"But Jae-sung, Hyun protected me when you didn't. He saved me from the depths of despair," Iseul pleaded, her voice trembling with emotion.
Jae-sung's gaze remained unwavering, his determination unyielding. "Iseul, this is not a choice. Break your bonds with him, or I will be forced to take his life," he repeated firmly.
Iseul's heart shattered at the thought of losing Hyun, the one who had shown her love and compassion in a world of darkness. Desperate to protect him, she made her decision. "No, please don't kill him. I will do as you say. I will break my bonds with him. Just spare his life," she implored, her voice laced with both desperation and anguish.
With a heavy heart, Iseul approached Hyun, tears streaming down her face. She whispered, her voice choked with sorrow, "Hyun, you protected my life, and now it is my turn to protect yours. Please, walk away from us, or I will choose a fate far worse."
Hyun, his own eyes filled with tears, stared at Iseul for a lingering moment. The weight of their unspoken connection hung in the air, a symphony of broken hearts. Slowly, he turned away, the pain etched upon his face, and walked away from them.
As they watched him disappear into the distance, Iseul and Jae-sung stood there, their hearts heavy with the weight of sacrifice and the echoes of shattered love. The tears mingled with the realization that their paths had diverged, leaving them to navigate a world filled with darkness and duty.
Jae-sung's voice broke the silence, snapping Iseul back to the present. He guided her towards an opulent black car, its sleek exterior a stark contrast to the turmoil within her heart. They embarked on a journey, the destination a royal palace far beyond anything Iseul had ever seen in movies or dreamed of.
As the car glided through the streets, Iseul's mind whirled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. What awaited her in this land of light? Would she truly become the supreme ruler, as Jae-sung had promised? The answers lay hidden in the shadows of the future, and Iseul prepared herself for the challenges that lay ahead.
Little did she know that her path would be paved with sacrifice, heartache, and a journey of self-discovery. The bonds she had formed, the love she had tasted, would forever linger in her heart as a reminder of the price she paid for a destiny she had not chosen.
With each passing moment, Iseul grew closer to her true purpose—a purpose entwined with duty, power, and the weight of an entire realm resting upon her shoulders. The road ahead was treacherous, but she vowed to embrace her destiny, wielding her blessings to protect humanity from the encroaching darkness.