Chapter 131
It wasn’t that I completely didn’t think that things would turn out like this.
‘I guess I was anxious and tried to do something.’
The reason why the main character’s actions have become faster is probably because Lee Jae-heon’s mood has been very strange recently. The biggest cause of his death was his physical condition, so it wasn’t strange at all that he thought he needed to put his damaged mind aside and fix his body.
The problem is that the only option for the protagonist was the healing fruit.
“….”
No, but anyway, what kind of member is this?
‘Jung In-ho, Ha Seong-yoon, and Kang Min-ah.’
He was the perfect party member to be tied to his seat and listen to nagging from all directions. Jung In-ho will grab the collar, Ha Seong-yoon will fan the fan, and Kang Min-ah will block the escape route. I don’t know whether the person responsible for this situation was the protagonist or the doctor, but it showed that he was firmly prepared.
Of course, it was none of Lee Jae-heon’s business.
“So who collected it?”
In response to his sullen question, Jeong In-ho raised his hand like a kindergartener.
“It’s me, Manager.”
“I’m not going to eat.”
“Are you doing this?”
“I won’t eat it. go away.”
Lee Jae-heon raised the corner of his mouth as if laughing at the sight of the main character, who seemed to be getting increasingly annoyed, the doctor who was smiling a half-liberated smile, and Kang Min-ah, who was caught between them and was unable to do anything.
“Do you think I will obediently eat it?”
Absolutely not.
‘These chicks don’t even know the topic.’
To be honest, Jaeheon Lee also had a lot of things to be annoyed about.
These bastards. I’ve tried so hard to make sure no one dies and everyone lives safely, huh? This means that if they eat well and live well, they will be raised by providing appropriate stimulation at the right time. But why does he continue to be uncooperative like this?
‘You guys, do you think it’s common for me to treat a chick so kindly?’
If this were the world of your previous life, each of you would have flown away 50 times.
And above all,
“I seem to be confident because I look fine. Do you think a lesser person like you can endure my current condition?”
Don’t these chicks suddenly commit quick suicide?
“Director Jeong, when was the worst time you were hurt in your life? “I can’t stand this even if I just have a limb torn off.”
“I will take care of that. “Please shut up and get treatment.”
“Who is telling me to shut up now? “The person who needs to shut up and be quiet is Jeong In-ho.”
Is it because I have reacted so lightly so far? I don’t know what kind of confidence he had, but it seemed like the lesser protagonist thought he could handle Lee Jae-heon’s current state.
Even though I knew it would happen one day, the reason I didn’t show much pain was not only because the pain wasn’t really that bad, but also because I thought that if I showed any more pain, I would never be able to use the fruit. It’s still like this, it’s even painful.
As I looked away, saying it was none of my business, I heard Dr. Ha Seong-yoon’s voice.
“Still, there is sincerity prepared by In-ho Jeong.”
“If that’s the case, doesn’t that mean one more patient? “I don’t think eating that will completely process what’s going on in my head.”
“You’re talking about the feeling of murderous intent. In fact, because of that, he tried not to approach the students several times.”
“Someone you know…”
“But you’ve been getting along well lately, haven’t you? That may also mean that my mental state is somewhat stable these days.”
“….”
There was a pause.
‘It comes out like this.’
What Lee Jae-heon recently portrayed was not a stable mental state, but the resignation of a person who has half given up on life. Jaeheon Lee probably doesn’t know that, but when he says something like that, he says, ‘Isn’t that right? Because I knew he wouldn’t say, ‘Am I going to die?’
Because, aside from the main character and the doctor, there is Kang Min-ah, who is still a chick. The fact that ‘Lee Jae-heon’ has recently given up must have been quite an embarrassing story for Kang Min-ah, unlike Jung In-ho and Ha Seong-yoon, who know each other’s insides at least roughly, so Lee Jae-heon did not have many options to answer.
“…But even so, that is no reason for me to eat that fruit. “Rather, things are going well these days, so it’s better for me to stay like this.”
“The only reason you are alive right now is because you are holding on to your body with your spirit. “If the condition worsens, you could die.”
“I have recovered a lot. These days, I’m just tired and it’s not like I’m losing my mind. “I don’t know why people are doing this when they say I can take care of it myself.”
Kang Min-ah hesitated several times at those words, but finally spoke out.
“But there are so many people who are worried about that manager.”
“….”
“Yeonhee and Yeonseok continue to feel anxious… and so do Dayoung and Dahun. and.”
Although it was hard to see her face very clearly because she was away from the bonfire, Lee Jae-heon thought that Kang Min-ah’s face must have turned white.
“And I think we’ve been too complacent.”
“What do you mean?”
“I was asked a question by the teacher who takes care of my child. Manager Lee Jae-heon was injured so badly, but everyone seems to be in stable condition. Other measures: You asked if it was because there was some belief in it…” “
….”
“We just vaguely didn’t have any such thing. It was quite natural that I thought the manager would be okay. “I think I’ve gotten used to it because you keep behaving so casually.”
He bit his mouth and finished with a trembling voice.
“…That’s not allowed, we can’t…”
What the fuck can’t be done.
‘I’ve been waiting for so long to see when you guys will adapt.’
It was so absurd that I couldn’t speak. The chicks were trying to evolve into teenage chicks, but they degenerated again due to teacher Lee Yun-byeol. A person who claims to be a teacher should know how to upgrade students, but what kind of case is this?
As I was unable to continue speaking, the protagonist spoke again to see what I thought. Lee Jae-heon couldn’t come to his senses as the sentences bombarded him from all directions.
“I think there will be problems if we leave it like this. Moreover, I am in the best condition right now. “He is one of the few talents who can take all of the manager’s wounds.”
“Are you talking about a human disaster? “It’s okay and I won’t do it.”
“Boss.”
“I’m the manager and I’m not doing anything. I’ve recovered quite a bit, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt at all. I have dull senses, but Assistant Manager Jeong is not like that. “What are you going to do if you get sick and die?”
Of course, from Jaeheon Lee’s perspective, the nameless fruit was a very cost-effective treatment. First of all, it is widely available and easy to carry around, and after eating it just once, not only the physical state but also the mental state returns to almost normal. Honestly, he thought this was a loss of balance.
Yes, from ‘Jaeheon Lee’s perspective’.
“You can’t handle it, can you understand?”
He continued speaking as if he were dumbfounded.
“I heard you can’t get used to being sick. I don’t like scary things and I can’t stand painful things. If even one of you had been hurt by a monster inside the company back then, would you all have survived like this? huh?”
“There is no need for the manager to bear all of that. “Isn’t it okay to share it now?”
“Whatever I want to share, this was my choice. It was my decision. “I chose the route I thought was the most efficient and safe and brought it this far.”
He seemed a little angry.
“There is no need for anyone other than myself to get sick.”
I said I would take care of it myself, but why am I not listening?
On a small scale, it was a bad thing, but on a larger scale, it was like the protagonist was constantly interfering with Lee Jae-heon’s plans.
Just because I expected this to happen didn’t mean I felt any less bad when it became reality. Lee Jae-heon was still sensitive to the twists and turns of his plans. Realizing that he was unable to properly control his emotions due to his tired body, he closed his eyes and took a slow, deep breath.
‘I’m so tired that I can’t even control this.’
Although we were keeping our distance from the sleeping survivors, in a quiet world like now, we could hear many voices.
Lee Jae-heon, who had calmed down his boiling frustration, spoke in a calm tone.
“I… I guess you’ve gained confidence because I acted so casually, but let’s think about it calmly.”
“I’m calm enough, manager.”
“You lie so much. Just a thought. Please think about it. You’re good at that. “What is the loss and what is the gain, and how do you get it and avoid it?”
He thought of the two fruits still left in his pocket and continued.
“Have you ever had a bone sticking out of your skin, Assistant Manager Jeong? Have you ever had your vocal cords torn? Have you ever had a finger cut off or an ankle torn off? Have you ever had a bar stuck between your shoulder blades or ribs? I’ve never had two eyes gouged out. I’ve never been pickled in water until I was about to die. How are you?”
“….”
“I am and it’s okay. “I’m fine because I’ve already adapted.”
“…I’m like this because I can’t adapt.”
“Why on earth doesn’t it work?”
Jaeheon Lee, who said that, raised his head and looked down at the protagonist. He was still angry and so was the other person.
“I think it would be best to think carefully before answering.”
“….”
“You are now denying what I risked my life to build.”
How can you lower the value of the pain that I accepted because I wanted to?
“….”
Lee Jae-heon pressed his whining head with one hand.
It was stupid to lose my cool when we had different wants, but my brain didn’t work as well as it used to. Especially when I saw the heightened emotions I felt every time a story related to my past life came up, I thought that was a landmine to me.
He thought again.
‘The reason he’s acting like that right now is because he’s afraid I might die.’
In any case, unless ‘Jaeheon Lee’ was completely eaten by the green algae monster, there was no reason for him to commit suicide right away. However, as my physical condition is not very good, I am anxious, so I guess I have taken such measures.
But it wasn’t a good way.
‘It’s not for nothing that the original protagonist didn’t use that well…’
Instead of being treated close to perfection, the pain is transferred to an arbitrary multiple. What this means is that the pain that Jaeheon Lee is feeling now could be three times greater and be transmitted to the protagonist. Because that’s what random means.
If you’re lucky, it’ll stop at double. But what if you’re unlucky? What if it goes beyond 3x, 4x, and 5x? What would you do if you really died of shock like that? There was no need to take the risk of killing the main character to treat Lee Jae-heon in order to make his life easier.
However, his thoughts were slightly different from those of the chicks.
“…Well… yes, yes. “For now, let’s put that all aside.”
“….”
“You should remember this one thing.”
He continued speaking in a tired voice.
“Receiving pain in return is not something that hurts for a while. “It means hurting the target until the original injury heals.”
Actually, I tried to hide it as much as possible, but the main character’s will was strong, so I had no choice. Wouldn’t it be better to be criticized for hiding information than for the main character to die of shock?
At those words, Jeong In-ho’s brow furrowed slightly.
“…You’ve never said anything like that.”
“You didn’t ask, right? “I should have noticed and asked first.”
“under.”
The smile that was always sincere became distorted and became a sarcastic expression that no one could see. Kang Min-ah’s eyes shook slightly at the change, but soon calmed down.
“You know what? “You’re such a piece of shit.”
“…It’s a pretty affectionate nickname, that much.”
Lee Jae-heon smiled and continued.
“I have improved a lot because of my good recovery, but I wouldn’t say my condition is good. “It’s not just a physical burden, it’s a burden on my mental state as well.”
“It’s a pain in the ass.”
“Besides, how long will it take for this to all heal?”
Soon the laughter faded.
“How long can Mr. Jeong In-ho endure?…” It
is not just a pain, but the pain is multiplied several times. Jeong In-ho had to be cautious as the pain was not something that would pass in an instant.
Therefore, the main character in the original novel did not use this fruit often. I didn’t give it a name because I don’t use it often, but when it’s really urgent. Or, when the situation was really leisurely, I would use the fruit. If you use it once, you’ll be sick for a few days and won’t be able to move.
The reason Jaeheon Lee recklessly used fruit was because he and they were different. Even if it was only a cost-effective treatment for him, others had to pay a considerable price in exchange for saving one person’s life.
“…well.”
The protagonist sighed and continued speaking.
“But if you ask me to eat it.”
“…Are you perhaps wishing to commit suicide?”
“Why are you telling me your story?”
A sincere smile appeared on the protagonist’s face again. Gross.
“Even if you say that, I must first save the manager.”
“….”
“If it weren’t for the manager, it’s an injury we would have shared anyway. It’s not like I’ve been whining about trying to save the manager without even thinking about it, so I’ll just do as much as I set my mind to do. “That way, I will feel at ease.”
“…Crazy guy.”
“Who has anything to say?”
Jeong In-ho let out a low laugh at Lee Jae-heon’s tired expression. Kang Min-ah’s face could be seen gradually turning pale, as the smile was quite foreign to the smile she always wore.
‘That bastard doesn’t take care of his image anymore.’
A thought like that suddenly occurred to him, but since it wasn’t something important right now, Jaeheon Lee changed the topic of his concern.
Can that little chick really endure my share of pain? First of all, it looks like the other person has made all preparations in order to somehow feed me the fruit. If I just reject it like this, wouldn’t it actually be an irreparable blow to my fragile psyche?
“….”
“…What….”
Well, those chicks should also do something so they will feel less guilty when I die.
“great.”
No matter what these guys did, Jaeheon Lee was going to die anyway.
‘There’s a lot more to organize, and I’m confident that the story will proceed more smoothly when I start again.’
Of course, it can’t be said that he died because he lost his mind after eating the fruit, so we would have to create a situation like ‘his mind is completely eroded by the green algae monster and he has no choice but to die’, but it’s a coincidence and manipulation, and these guys probably don’t know the details.
No matter what the chicks did, Jaeheon Lee just had to find a way to die.
‘When the person treated dies, the pain ends, so it’s okay if they die quickly.’
Besides, I still didn’t understand it, but it seemed like these bastards wouldn’t really go out of their minds after I died. There is a big psychological difference between failing even after taking minimal measures and failing after just watching. At this point, Jaeheon Lee decided to accept the other person’s sincerity.
“…You really like it?”
“Well… for now.”
And is it even possible for the main character to die from shock in the first place?
Lee Jae-heon, who was looking back at the situation before and after, realized that there was no problem with his plan and nodded again. Although Jeong In-ho’s expression was strangely distorted at that nod.
“Are you really accepting this?”
“Why are you so damned even though I said you would eat it?”
“I was taught that if you’re going to have doubts, stick to it.”
“I learned it well. “I’m not sure who I learned what from.”
“Don’t change your mind.”
No, these people don’t change their mind if I do something.
‘I’m not just living a lie, am I?’
Why don’t you know my true feelings? This is why they say raising children is futile. That’s what they say, you have to raise your child to the core. Anyway, what is the providence of parenting?
As I recalled the bitterness of my past life, the protagonist spoke calmly.
“Anyway, this means you understood correctly, right?”
“I understand why you keep arguing. “Oh, I won’t let the sarcasm go down my throat.”
“I will help you with that.”
“…what?”
Jeong In-ho, with a sincere smile as his shoulders shook in ominousness, opened his mouth.
“Hold it.”
“No, these crazy people…?!”
In the end, Lee Jae-heon was grabbed by the shoulders by Ha Seong-yoon, by the waist by Kang Min-ah, and perhaps because he was anxious, by the face as well, and was forced to swallow the fruit halfway. Ha Seong-yoon seemed to have some regrets from having been hit on his uvula last time, and even held his hand over his mouth and tilted his head back to let the fruit fall.
For some reason, the thought that their actions were motivated by revenge never left my head. They seem like scary people.
(Continued in the next part)
