Chapter 297
-I think he might come after hyung-nim's neck this time.
The moment I heard Owen's words, I felt a little creepy.
Instinctively, both hands went to the back of my neck.
'Revenge...is only natural.'
Owen's words were not wrong.
If I were in the opposite situation, it would have been similar.
If I could be reborn after losing my life, I would naturally want to get revenge on the guy who cut off my neck.
Games are the same. People try to clear a stage they failed over and over again until they clear it.
Even in a simple game, I feel this way, so how much more so if my life is at stake?
"..."
-Of course, what I'm saying now is just a guess. Nothing's been confirmed yet, hyung-nim. We still don't know if the Demon King has actually come to this world. You don't need to worry so much.
When I let out a sigh, Owen quickly added, perhaps worried.
- And even if Seir uses a trick to harm you again, I'll stop him. Since we weren't together in the battlefield that time, I'll definitely use my life for you this time.
"I'm relieved to hear you say that, but Owen."
- Yes, hyung-nim?
"I won't let your life be wasted either, so don't say such things so carelessly."
The eerie feeling disappeared, and my usual confidence returned.
I looked out the window and smiled slightly.
"I'll cut that bastard's neck again before you get blood on your hands. I've already cut it once, so the second time will be easy."
-As expected of Hyung-nim. But please let me help you this time. I definitely want to help you.
"You always give me strength just by being by my side, Owen. Keep that in mind."
- I'm embarrassed to hear that.
The bond between brothers doesn't easily disappear.
Even if we've been transferred to a different world than the one we were in, it's still the same.
Suddenly, I thought of my youngest brother's face who died at the beginning of the war.
The death of Ray von Balden, which was determined by the storyline of
Whenever I have this conversation with Owen, I always feel regretful that the three of us couldn't be together.
- Now that we're on the subject, we should think of a countermeasure just in case.
Owen began speaking in his usual calm tone.
In
It seems that his strategist side has remained the same even in the real world.
- Hyung-nim, this is just my guess, just like before.
"In a situation like this, each and every one of those guesses can be important. Feel free to tell me."
- Yes, thank you. If Seir had come over here and was plotting revenge on you, where would he be and what would he be doing?
I immediately understood what Owen was trying to say.
We who came over to the real world are living with new identities and occupations.
A job called idol, which didn't even exist in
If Demon King Seir had come over to the real world, it would be impossible for him to live the way he does in the game.
Then he would also be hiding in a form that fits the real world like us.
"...What you mean is that if the Demon King dreams of revenge, he would be hiding in a place where he can continuously observe me?"
- As expected of Hyung-nim. How can you see through my heart so clearly? Our hearts are clearly connected by an invisible thread.
In order to find the best situation to stab me with the blade of revenge, he should always be watching me.
If I think about it as Owen guessed...
"Surely, this is more than just a coincidence, it's ridiculous. If Seir is in this industry, it really doesn't make sense."
- I think so too, hyung-nim. But as I said earlier, aren't ridiculous situations happening one after another right now?
"That's true, but...."
I touched my head, which was starting to throbbing again.
I hadn't even thought of that.
Seir one of the idols in Korea.
He became an idol to watch me closely.
"...If we're in the same industry, it seems like it would be easier for an agency employee to track me down than an idol with a busy schedule."
- The employee side seems quite possible. No one knows what form he'll take, but if the Demon King has really come to this world, I think he'll probably end up in the same field as us.
"Today is a series of really shocking words......."
I trailed off, and Owen told me again that nothing would happen.
-Hyung-nim, everything I said today is just a guess. As you said, it's really nonsense, so the probability of it being revealed as fact is very small. So I don't think you should take it too seriously.
"I heard that, but it's hard to just ignore it as if it's nothing serious, right?"
·I'm sorry, Hyung-nim.
"There's no need to apologize, Owen."
I took a short sigh and calmed my mind.
"Thanks to you, I realized that I should be a little more cautious around me, so that's good. I've been living without much tension lately."
-I'll always be on guard, Hyung-nim. If I catch sight of anything suspicious, I'll let you know right away.
"It's like carrying a thousand troops. Thank you."
-Please give me such extravagant praise later when we have definitely destroyed Seir, Hyung-nim.
On a day like today when I was gathering information, I felt a little bad about not being able to give Owen all the information I knew.
In this world we live in, the game called
But I absolutely cannot say this.
I must not let anyone know that I am not the original crown prince of
I confirmed that our call had already lasted for nearly 20 minutes.
"I wonder if I have taken up too much of your time, Owen."
- Not at all, hyung-nim. I am the happiest in the world when I get to talk to you.
"If it weren't for the Demon King, we would have had a much more harmonious conversation."
I was starting to think that it was time to end the call.
Just as I was about to say good night to Owen.
"Oh, what? Karis is here?"
".....!"
A familiar voice came from behind me.
This voice, strong and ear-piercing, was....... Kang Si-yoon.
"I'll call you back later. Sleep well."
-Hyung-nim-
I hastily said good night to Owen and hung up the phone.
Then I turned around and saw Kang Si-yoon, smiling brightly while carrying a travel bag, walking towards the table where I was sitting.
"When did you come? I thought no one would be here."
"What's going on, Si-yoon? Weren't you with your family?"
"Hahaha, it's a bit weird to say that. Since I'm used to living away from home, I feel strangely comfortable just staying at the dorm. But I was at my parents' house for 4 days, so that's a long time."
Kang Si-yoon put down his bag and took out a container of side dishes from it.
It seems that he also received various things from his mother at home.
"Huh? What is this?"
"I went to visit Yu-bin with Yoon-chul, and his parents gave me food."
"You went to see Yu-bin? Wow, there's tteokgalbi too? Wow. My mom made me jangjorim, so I'm glad the menu doesn't overlap."
Kang Si-yoon started organizing the refrigerator while humming a tune.
I quietly sighed in relief as I watched his back.
'I guess he didn't hear my phone call.'
I don't know when Kang Si-yoon came into the dorm, but judging by his reactions so far, I don't think he heard the conversation I had with Owen.
If he had heard, he would have 100% asked questions like what the Demon King is, who is taking revenge on whom, etc.
I cleared my mind and thought that from now on, I should really feel the presence of people even if I'm alone. I should sharpen my senses even in normal times, even if it's not as sharp as when I was on the battlefield.
Kang Si-yoon, who had finished organizing, sat down in front of me and gulped down cold water.
"Oh my, I'm finally going to live. Is Yubin okay? He looks really pale in the picture."
"He seemed much better than before. I was glad that he showed signs of getting better quickly after taking medicine and getting some rest."
"What if you get sick during vacation? Ugh. But I should be thankful that he didn't get sick during activities. If he got sick when we went to Japan, I really...."
"It's horrible to even imagine."
Since it was an overseas schedule, we had to complete all of our schedules in Japan no matter what.
If he had been sick at that time, he would have had to somehow finish filming, even if his condition was not good.
As Kang Si-yoon said, it's fortunate that he got sick during our break.
In the midst of the conversation about how he spent his vacation, Kang Si-yoon mentioned a big event that was coming up soon.
"Hey, come to think of it, the upcoming Olympics? When are you planning on starting to prepare for that?"
"I think we should check what events there are and then prepare."
"If it's a mini Olympics, some of them have already been decided. First of all, running is definitely going to happen."
Kang Si-yoon suddenly burst out laughing.
"Why are you saying that?"
"No, I was thinking about whether you're good at running, and I remembered the time you wore a princess wig."
"You shouldn't bring up that kind of embarrassing history often, Si-yoon."
"Why. Back then, you were completely focused and knocking over all the kids."
I sighed and thought back to my past actions again.
"Anyway, I can do well enough in events like the 50m dash. The problem is that I can't be the only one doing well. I can't compete in all the events by myself, right?"
"That's true. Oh, what should I do?"
As Kang Si-yoon frowned and pondered, I joked.
"If there was an event like the extreme debate, of course you would win."
"Hey, that's obvious. There's not a single idol who can keep up with my eloquence. Ah."
"Why are you like that?"
"You're always immune. No matter what I say, you always ignore me."
"That's because I've been listening to your way of speaking for over a year."
"Huh."
Kang Si-yoon, who had been looking into my eyes for a moment, suddenly sparkled.
It's an expression I know very well.
When Kang Si-yoon's eyes sparkle like that...... That's when a funny idea to tease the members came to mind.
"I know you well enough now, so I figured out my own way to destroy you."
"You're not convincing at all, Si-yoon. You're still awkward at provoking."
"Just wait and see."
"I'm ready at any time."
Until then, I hadn't really figured out what Kang Si-yoon was thinking.
That was until we went on the morning radio broadcast, our first scheduled schedule after vacation.
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