Episode 514
“…Yeah, it can’t be my fault.”
Dahoon Park was able to quickly come to a conclusion.
Just as Jeong In-ho, who had itchy ears, suspected Ha Seong-yoon based on the uniqueness of the other side of the world, Park Da-hoon also doubted his own blood relative, Park Da-young.
Above all, didn’t the two feel each other’s spirit?
‘If there’s a question here, it’s why it felt like I heard words instead of Sangtae…’
Park Da-hoon muttered, lapping at the water.
“…Am I leveling up or something?”
Although the word was ‘psychosensitivity’, their abilities were more limited than expected.
First of all, it is difficult to determine the status of the other party unless both parties are sending messages at the same time. Moreover, rather than having an organized conversation, we were unable to properly exchange opinions because we were listening to the person’s mind, that is, the vague voice of his heart.
It was just an ability to know things like, ‘Oh, you look bad right now’ or ‘Oh, you look like you’re in a lot of pain right now.’ Park Da-hoon obviously knew that….
“…I was clearly saying earlier, ‘I won’t leave you alone, you idiot.’…”
Park Da-hoon’s hand that was lapping at the water stopped.
“….”
I was in tears.
“…No, why do you keep fucking with me! “What the fuck did I do? Everyone is so stupid!”
Park Da-young, Park Da-hoon, Song In-myeong, Jang Seo-ah, and Choi Min-hong group were a hastily assembled team.
To be honest, the most mentally vulnerable team member among them was Park Da-hoon. They were even weaker than kindergarteners. Park Da-hoon also knew that.
Even when I was trapped in a fish tank, I thought, ‘Am I trapped because my mentality is the weakest?’ It was to the point where I felt embarrassed because of it.
“But that and this are different, you bastards…! Don’t abuse me with mental strength! “It’s not like I don’t work and lie down on the floor just because I’m mentally ill, but they’re berating me so much…!”
During the journey to this point, Song In-myeong’s response of ‘Ugh, you’re more pathetic than Yoo Ding’ and Park Da-young’s warm hand pat on the back saying ‘You need to take care of your mentality’. I didn’t want to treat them the same, but honestly, both Song In-myeong and Park Da-young were obnoxious.
Park Da-hoon was pounding on the wall inside the box and making a fuss.
“You bastard Park Da-young, do you really need to beat me up with your level-upped abilities…! Did you have to do that?! uh?! “You bastard!”
Splash, splash, splash!
“What did I do! What did I do! uh? “What did I do!!”
Park Da-hoon, who did not know that the scolding he had just heard was unintentional from Park Da-young, trembled with resentment.
Why do I have to live with people telling me that I won’t leave you alone and that you’re an idiot?
Park Da-hoon, who had been fussing for a while, suddenly made eye contact with the gathered mermaids.
“….”
“….”
Splash….
Park Da-hoon carefully knelt down and placed his hands on top.
“…sorry.”
The mermaids laughed and dispersed as Park Da-hoon’s face turned bright red. I didn’t come specifically to complain about noise between floors, but I came to look around because I was curious about why the food in the box was like that.
It made me cry again, but I held back.
‘If I make a fuss and the box opens earlier or breaks completely, it will be a disaster.’
I wasn’t sure if the box could be opened that way, but in that case, I didn’t know what would happen if I violated the rules, let alone escaping.
“Let’s restrain ourselves.”
Park Da-young and Lee Jae-heon were risking their lives to save me, but I had no intention of adding to the trouble. Since he was trapped here, Park Da-hoon had to do a good job guarding his life like Park Da-hoon did.
Da-hoon Park massaged his hands, which were cold from being in the water.
“…It’s getting cold…”
The water temperature wasn’t that low, so it wasn’t enough to make me shiver, but Park Da-hoon didn’t know what would happen as time passed. Even if this temperature was maintained, I felt like I could die of hypothermia if I didn’t care.
So what happens then?
“….”
Could it be that she becomes a mermaid like Park Da-young in the last episode…?
“…That’s a bit… That’s a bit much.”
Park Da-hoon’s pupils wandered and trembled.
The pieces of cloth worn by the mermaids walking around the tank didn’t seem to be doing their job well as clothing, so there was nowhere to look. But what if Park Da-hoon is also added there?
‘no.’
I seriously hated it. I didn’t want to have mermaid legs, nor did I have any intention of exposing myself out of nowhere.
When Song In-myeong said, ‘I never want to see you become a mermaid,’ I didn’t answer because I didn’t want to agree with that bastard, but Park Da-hoon was thinking the same thing deep down. As for Park Da-young, the idea of Park Da-hoon becoming a mermaid was something she couldn’t imagine in the first place.
“No, I don’t even want to imagine that… something like that…”
Some people might think, ‘Wow, she’s so cool and pretty,’ but that wasn’t Park Da-hoon. It didn’t seem particularly nice or pretty. I didn’t even want to be pretty.
Park Da-hoon raised his head, thinking that being trapped alone in a glass box would only increase his useless delusions.
“….”
I make eye contact with the mermaid passing in front of me.
“…Uhm….”
Even though there are no eyes.
The mermaid who saw Park Da-hoon passed by with a deep smile, and the sight was somehow eerie yet beautiful, so Park Da-hoon struggled to look away. I had a feeling that something would go wrong if I kept watching.
‘…I’m secretly nervous about this.’
Because the water in the tank was so bright, it was hard to see the outside from the inside, and the occasional mermaids passing by gave me a strange sense of pressure. In addition, the water is gradually rising and the sound of the water makes the brain go blank.
“….”
Even if I concentrated just a little bit, I felt like I would be suffocated by the wet and soggy comfort.
“…Let’s hold on just a little longer.”
I don’t know for sure because only In-young was vaguely visible, but Lee Jae-heon and Song In-myeong also entered the gift shop, and considering the voice they just heard, Park Da-young’s situation didn’t seem too bad.
The rescue of Park Da-hoon was proceeding smoothly and without any problems. I’m not sure if Park Da-young was out of her mind or not responding to my calls, but if I did well, Park Da-hoon would be able to get out of here. ‘
Can I get out
of here…’ …?
“…This is why people shouldn’t be alone.”
Park Da-hoon crouched down in the water, hugging his legs.
Although it’s still chilly, my body is definitely warmer than before. I just closed my eyes.
His only ability was to communicate with Park Da-young, and Park Da-young was very busy right now. I was already tired, so I didn’t plan on whining and clinging to her to relieve my anxiety.
“….”
Just like that, Park Da-hoon tried to push away his anxiety.
I thought to myself, “I’ve never drowned before.”
* * *
When Ha Seong-yoon arrived at the park with Munsan-gun and Azalea, Jeong In-ho and Seo Jang-hwa had already left the park to go to the aquarium.
“Ah… you’re already gone?”
“Yes, I had a few conversations with the detective and then left right away.”
“aha.”
Ha Seong-yoon smiled softly at Kang Min-ah’s answer.
“okay.”
This lime orange tree left without even waiting for me.
‘I understand, but it’s faster than I thought.’
Ha Seong-yoon refused to rest and went straight to the park to go to the aquarium with Jeong In-ho. I was a little annoyed that even though I came so quickly, Jeong In-ho had already left for a long time.
“I heard that Kim Ki-jeong and Han Do-yoon decided to move together in the middle, is that correct?”
“Ah yes. “I heard you will do that.”
“Hmm.”
Well, even in the last episode, Kim Ki-jeong and Do-yoon Han were a good enough combination to be able to reach the park together, so there probably wouldn’t have been a big problem if they moved in this way. You won’t die from acting clumsily.
“….”
Ha Seong-yoon, who was touching his earlobe with a faint smile, quickly nodded.
“In that case, I will take a break and then take the next step.”
“To the aquarium? “The four of them went. Wouldn’t that be enough…?”
“If Song In-myeong makes an unexpected move, wouldn’t we need someone to stop it?”
Kang Min-ah immediately understood what Ha Seong-yoon was saying. In the last episode, Song In-myeong was referring to a situation where he single-handedly killed other survivors.
“…Well, it might be difficult to stop it with just those four people…”
“Isn’t that so?”
Song In-myeong, who was properly ‘inspired’, was difficult to stop with only 4 survivors. One of them was a toothpick, so combat personnel would be even more necessary.
“Then we’ll take a break and then move on.”
Somehow, the conversation between the returnees ended and Ha Seong-yoon entered the pavilion where the survivors were gathered together. The survivors waiting at the park were still welcoming Munsan-gun and Azalea.
Yoon Garam, who was talking with Woo Joo-young, welcomed Ha Seong-yoon warmly.
“Is the teacher here?”
Ha Seong-yoon widened his eyes and answered.
“Yes, boss, how are you?”
“Something happened in that short period of time. Of course it was okay.”
“As I get older, my worries only increase.”
It’s not that it wasn’t, but I was more worried because I knew that the last survivor who died from Song In-myeong in the previous episode was Yoon Gar-ram. Ha Seong-yoon was unable to protect her.
“I came here worried that I might get hurt.”
Strictly speaking, Ha Seong-yoon could not be said to be a regressor, but the death of someone I cared about gave me great stress just by seeing him die. That was the case with Yoon Garam’s death.
Yoon Garam, who was looking at Ha Seong-yoon’s words, smiled softly and said.
“Did you have a bad dream?”
“Well, it’s a nightmare.”
Ha Seong-yoon just saw the dark sky.
“It was not enough time to sleep.”
He did not clearly answer yes or no. It was simply to ease a bad feeling, and it may not have been that Yoon Garam wanted to hear a clear answer.
Yoon Garam, who was wiggling his fingers, moved his hips closer to Ha Seongyoon’s side.
“…Garam?”
When Ha Seong-yoon called, Yoon Gar-ram smiled awkwardly and said.
“Just like that.”
“…Yeah, I guess so.”
“yes.”
“Thank you.”
To be honest, Ha Seong-yoon was not a good guardian.
It was true that, not only did she suffer severe burns as a child, she took care of the orphaned Yoon Garam almost like a daughter.
We supported our living expenses and ate together when we had time. We talked on the phone and even visited each other with a bouquet of flowers at graduation ceremonies.
In Ha Seong-yoon’s opinion, it was the action of a ‘good guardian’ who was in a good situation. So I did it. However, it is unclear whether it would have been great for Yoon Garam, who was different from the ordinary in many ways.
“Aren’t you tired? “You have a lot of injuries and dark circles under your eyes…”
“I’m a little tired since I came straight from the Han River.”
“We also made a bed. “We have secured drinking water and food, made a fire, and prepared everyone well, so please sleep without worrying.”
“That’s good too.”
“….”
Yoon Garam, who hesitated as he looked at Ha Seong-yoon’s face, asked.
“What happened?”
“What’s going on…”
I was so tired that I only understood the words after repeating them with my mouth.
‘Something’ happened. Thanks to the rampage of a crazy friend named Song In-myeong, the previous survivor died and returned.
There was a question that kept lingering in my head.
‘…How did Garam die?’
Even though I know that these thoughts are meaningless and useless, it is difficult to shake them off.
Ha Seong-yoon, who was trying to brush it off as usual, saying it was nothing, closed his mouth for a moment. Ha Seong-yoon’s heavy mouth opened only after his eyelids, slowed by fatigue, fluttered once.
“I dreamed that you died.”
“…Me?”
“I was so sorry about that.”
“….”
“Do you understand?”
To that question, Garam Yoon nodded slowly.
“I understand.”
“You’re always so shameless.”
“That’s up to me.”
“Then shall we accuse each other of dishonoring each other?”
“great.”
“Okay, that’s good.”
Ha Seong-yoon smiled softly and called her.
“Garam.”
“yes.”
“Can you help me?”
“….”
Yoon Garam’s eyes, which widened in surprise, soon folded into a half-moon shape.
“…great.”
That looks so happy.
I was sorry.
(Continued in the next part)
