Chapter 388 – 34. One Point Between Two Islands

“What is this…”

Han Si-woo looked around with doubt in his eyes.

When I thought work was over, I suddenly got tired and just closed my eyes for a moment. What on earth is going on?

Before she knew it, the saintess Elaine came up next to her and nodded her head in agreement.

“Really. I was surprised too.”

“Why on earth… Did the festival suddenly start?”

Let’s play.

No, it was literally a banquet itself.

A party spread widely around the nature of Oni Island.

In many places, people were already laughing and chatting harmoniously or noisily.

The same goes for food and alcohol that are full of fragrant smells.

Anyone who sees it will think it was a drinking party that was planned from the beginning.

“Actually… I don’t know. It just happened to happen?”

“…”

Siwoo laughed and looked back on the memories he had before going to sleep.

After the demon prince Hume retreated.

A meeting that was not a summit began at Ibaki Castle.

The work is finished, for the sake of harmony between the Onihime family and the Tsukitsune family.

And it was to resolve other problems.

‘Uhm. It went smoothly up to this point.’

Both families suffered more losses than gains from this incident.

However, in a sense, it was a disadvantage to self-employment, and some decided to endure it as an apology.

In particular, the Onihime family took the lead in placing conditions on Shiu.

Coming to Futashima at least once every four months and staying for a week or more.

This is a condition suggested by Tsubaki, who has an extraordinary mind, and also strongly pushed by Suzume.

To be precise, it came out after some coordination, and when unavoidable circumstances arose, we decided to temporarily suspend it.

For example, a war with demons.

There were a few more things, but they all ended well in the end.

The same goes for Amarindra’s illegal entry.

Futashima hoped that this incident would not be revealed, and it is true that she received help.

So we decided to pretend we didn’t see each other and pretend it never happened.

For a group of people who were very close to power, it was a really easy process.

‘After it’s over…’

Siwoo met Amarindra again separately.

Then he bowed to her and expressed his gratitude once again.

“Wow, why are you being so burdensome!”

“This matter was entirely helped by Amarind, or rather Arin.”

“What did I do?”

“No. Arin’s presence alone made this incident end peacefully.”

His words were sincere, not pretentious.

If she hadn’t been there right now, she would have fought a battle with the demon prince.

And it’s clear that it wasn’t just demons that were fighting.

‘You can tell just by looking at it. There are still many Oni who are dissatisfied.’

Onihime Tsubaki gathered most of the island members and completed preparations in an instant.

This is partly due to Tsubaki’s charisma and leadership, but it also means that the consensus of the Oni people is closer to this side.

However, I decided to endure another 10 years without a single proper battle.

Not the entire continent, but just the words of one saint.

Even Tsubaki’s close associates who were with him at the meeting were endlessly worried, and I wonder what the rest of them would be like.

The reason Shiu and the Tsukitsune family came to Oni Island and prepared for battle was because they thought that even if things went well, the Oni tribe would be divided. It was dismissed as just an abnormality that ended without incident.

But that ideal has become a reality.

This is definitely the achievement of SS-class hero Amarindra rather than just himself.

“You’re serious. Hmm, you’re so funny, aren’t you?”

“Huh? Is that so?”

“Yes. It’s not just that we haven’t said anything yet, but our actions and thoughts are definitely different.”

“…?”

Siwoo tilts his head as if he doesn’t understand.

Amarindra smiled at Siwoo and immediately touched his chest.

“What. Arin?”

“Wait a moment.”

“Uh, yes…”

Siwoo later realized that she was not just touching her, but was feeling something inside her.

I don’t know if it’s divine power, positive energy, or something special.

It may be unpleasant to do this without saying a word, but Siwoo endured it because of the grace he received.

“Yes, as expected, it’s amazing.”

“Yes?”

“You know. You said thank you, right?”

“Yes, I mean it.”

“Well, that’s okay, the next time you come to the Cheonan Empire, come visit me. Then, if you do me a favor, I’ll give you my thanks.”

“Okay, let’s do that.”

Siwoo answered without hesitation.

Not only did he want to visit the Cheonan Empire, but meeting Amarindra to show off his friendship and solidify his position was something he had hoped for.

It’s a little unsettling that it’s just one request from her, but I don’t think she’ll ask for anything too much.

“Thank you. The favor won’t be that big of a deal to you. … Hehe, it’s for a friend.”

“…”

Friends.

At that moment, the name that crossed Siwoo’s mind was Dongbangcheongah.

It was Amarindra, who called the S-class male warrior in a friendly manner.

Maybe we are more than just friends.

However, what was more bothersome than that was the manly words that said it had been a while, and Dongbangcheongah saying that he wasn’t like that.

If you knew anything about him, this was something he couldn’t possibly understand.

‘That’s right, Dongbangcheongah is a martial artist from the martial arts world. In particular, he is a person of peak skill who specializes in fighting.

It is absurd for a martial artist to neglect his body just because he has mastered internal skills.

Even Hwang Sa-yeon, who only scratched the surface of martial arts, cannot say that her hands are soft.

‘I don’t know what’s going on, but it’s better to help if possible.’

Dongbangcheongah is a valuable force that will be active in the future war against demons.

If I could, I would like to help him in any way possible.

Still, if you are too overtly happy, it will look like you have a plan.

Han Si-woo smiled kindly and held her hand.

I flinch.

“I don’t know what it is, but I’ll do my best.”

“Uh, yeah, yeah.”

Amarindra nods her head awkwardly with a strange expression on her face.

She soon got away from him and said her goodbyes.

“See you then.”

“Uh, are you leaving right away?”

“That’s right. As I said before, the reason I came here is because of the precious herb that only grows on Oni Island. This is also Cheong-ah’s request, so I have to go back.”

“It’s unfortunate, but I can’t help it. I’ll see you then.”

“Yes, yes!”

Amarindra waved her hand again and again, turning her body to call him as he left for the shore.

“Oh indeed!”

“What’s wrong? Are you forgetting something…”

“That’s not it! I have something I want to tell you.”

“What do you want to say?”

“Yeah. … Don’t think too highly of yourself.”

“… Yes?”

“Even an SS-level hero who is much stronger than you can prepare for everything and not be able to stop it. I shouldn’t say this, but you can tell just by looking at Soyoung, right? She was a warrior who was called the strongest at the time, but in the end she lost her husband and son. Yes, Choi Kang was like that too, so it’s natural that we can’t do that.”

“…”

“So, blame yourself appropriately and look ahead. That’s what a warrior does.”

After saying those last words, Amarindra quickly disappeared.

He thought it was very impressive advice, but her ears were slightly red as she increased her speed.

Anyway, after sending Amarindra away, she suddenly felt tired.

Talk to Tsubaki and rent a room and have a good night’s sleep.

You don’t even know if time has passed by because you fell asleep so soundly.

When he glanced at the sky, the sunset had not yet set, but when he saw it, it seemed like it had been a while since the banquet started.

“How long has it been since you started?”

“It must have been about an hour.”

“Isn’t that what I prepared before I went to sleep?”

“Hehe. I guess so.”

Elaine’s laughter sounds very happy.

When I looked at her, I saw a smile on her face.

“It’s good♡”

“… That’s right.”

It was embarrassing, but it was something I couldn’t help but sympathize with.

The situation was so bad that the current situation felt out of nowhere.

Just a day ago, or even until dawn, I was nervous.

So, Suzume must have come to her room ahead of an important time to comfort her.

‘… That’s right, right?’

Despite that, what unfolded before our eyes was the best, harmonious outcome.

As a person who loves peace, how could I not be happy?

“Haha, you finally woke up!”

As I was happily watching the party, someone approached me and spoke to me.

One of Tsubaki’s close associates. However, it was the opposing Oni tribe who tried to persuade Tsubaki until the end.

However, because he was so drunk and smiling, a moment of cognitive dissonance occurred.

I heard that the Oni people like to have banquets and drinking parties as a group, but something felt strange.

“Why don’t you come here and have a drink?”

She shows the liquor bottle in her hand and invites her to join.

Could it be that they are trying to assassinate you by luring you to a dark place?

Elaine, perhaps having similar thoughts as Siwoo, also joined in with a bit of caution.

“Haha, don’t worry. I have no intention of doing anything.”

“… Excuse me.”

“No. It’s quite possible to misunderstand. The girl is still undesirable.”

“…”

“However, the great lord of Oni Island, Lord Onihime Tsubaki, has decided and everyone has agreed upon the matter. It is impossible for a subject to overturn that.”

The Oni shook her head as if that would never happen.

This is a talent that kings and nobles of other countries would really want.

“Moreover, you said 10 years.”

“That’s right.”

“Please tell me comfortably. Maybe you could become Tsubaki-dono’s wife. Haha!”

“Haha…”

“Anyway! Sir, do you know what the lifespan of the Oni people is?”

“Lifespan…? Ah.”

Average 150 years.

I didn’t know this at first, but I learned it after studying to come to Futashima.

Although they have divine power and mana, the average lifespan of humans in another world where medical science is not developed is 60 to 70 years.

In the end, since there are an overwhelming number of commoners, their proportion is much larger.

Anyway, taking this into account, it can be said that the Oni live twice as long as humans.

“10 years. It’s a long time, but it’s not an unbearable time if you endure it. And even if things go wrong…”

The Oni woman looked towards Tsubaki and Suzume who were gathered in one place in the distance.

Compared to the two I met on the first day, they looked amazing.

As befits the name of two heads of a country, they did not get along very well.

“Couldn’t the two islands get along well? If things go well, it could last for not just 10 years, but even more. Well, there are some people who don’t like the harmony between the two islands, but the girl, no, most of the residents are in favor. “

The Oni people laughed heartily, more like a drunken man than a beautiful woman.

It seemed like she was not just drunk, but also intoxicated by the peaceful atmosphere and bright future.

“That’s good. I also like peace and stability rather than discord.”

Haha! That went really well! So let’s go quickly!”

The Oni, who could not bear to grab Siu’s wrist, stretched out his arm and pointed to the place where the two leaders were gathered.

They, too, seemed to have noticed Siwoo’s presence and kept glancing at him.

“The main character of this unity! Everyone is waiting for the saint!”

“… Haha.”

I burst out laughing.

Even before he fell asleep, he thought about many things.

Even though I kept telling myself not to be overconfident and to be careful, I made another mistake.

Nevertheless, he received warm words from everyone, including Amarindra.

Although he felt sorry for her for saying such nice things, Han Si-woo didn’t want to regret it for the sake of those who believed in him.

‘For a better future.’

With lighter steps, he walked towards Suzume and Tsubaki.