Feeling of Alienation (5)

“Yeriel. “I’m sorry.”

“No. “You don’t have to worry about me.”

I met Yeriel after a long time.

While I didn’t see her, she became very emaciated.

There was no way he would be fine after being confined alone in heaven for such a long time.

It wasn’t just injuries or confinement that were the problem.

A whole year.

Other than the occasional contact with me, he endured a year alone.

In a situation where it is not strange to go crazy right away.

She was enduring a hellish time, waiting only for me.

“I’m really fine.”

“…”

“More than that, I’m worried about you. “Are you hurt anywhere?”

It was pitiful to see people making decisions that were even more miserable than mine.

The good news is that the road to the demon world has opened.

When I told him that, Yeriel’s complexion improved noticeably.

“Please wait a little longer. “I’ll go rescue you as quickly as possible.”

“It’s okay not to rush too much. Please come safely without getting hurt.”

The throne that remained in the temple was cracked as if it might collapse at any moment.

As I sat down underneath it, I could see the ruins of heaven.

A temple covered with blood and piled with the corpses of angels.

It is a sight that becomes painful just to look at.

“Seohyun… I’m fine as long as I have you.”

“…”

“Even if the heavens fall, even if I suffer misery. “I believe you will save me.”

What happens if I die or can’t fight?

Even then, I wondered if Yeriel could survive. It was absolutely impossible.

“…How about the system?”

“Fortunately the damage did not get worse. However, we cannot be at peace.”

It doesn’t look much different from the last time I saw it.

But I didn’t know when the crack in half would split the jewel.

“I wonder if we haven’t found the cause yet.”

“Yes. But we discovered one phenomenon.”

Cracks growing in the system.

The crack was growing little by little, but it was unknown for what reason, when, or how much it would grow.

So it is said that Yeriel continued to observe the system.

And we were able to confirm the point at which the crack grew.

“The crack did not grow slowly, but grew all at once.”

“When is that point?”

“Two weeks ago, a week ago from today. “It was twice.”

I was sure that there was little chance that Yeriel had missed it.

So does that mean the system is only damaged at certain times?

“Two weeks ago and a week ago, that’s when I was on the battlefield.”

Does this mean that it was okay while resting in the capital a month ago?

Should I say that I have an influence when I enter the battlefield?

There was too little evidence to say that.

There was only a heart condition, and a clear cause could not be identified.

“Let’s think about it a little more. Because there is still time.”

Yeriel lowered his head and had a gloomy expression.

“Sorry. “It doesn’t help at all… “

“No. “Don’t worry about it.”

Yeriel had confessed to me before.

There are a total of four people who love me so far.

Erina, Kayla, Yeriel. And even Tyria.

I know that I am not that attractive of a person.

But when I came to this world, I was devastated. It was so ironic.

Erina could do that. It’s a character I created in the first place.

I could understand because Kayla also owed me her life and signed a contract as a dragon knight.

But Yeriel and Tyria could not understand.

I only felt sorry for Yeriel and had no contact whatsoever.

Tyria saved her village, but she never attracted personal favor.

Of course, Tyria was a little confused, but she was almost certain.

‘Does everyone have feelings for me except Serika?’

Could this be the reason why Erina was so openly wary of party members before?

As the number of colleagues increased, I became especially sensitive and became more dependent.

While I am always suffering from the compulsion to protect myself.

My colleagues who stay by my side will be seen as something more than a thorn in my eye.

“Yeriel. “If I rescue you someday, what will I do then?”

“Yes…?”

“If the devil dies, escapes from heaven, and peace comes to the world.”

Yeriel could not easily answer my question.

Have I never thought about it before?

That couldn’t have been possible. Clearly she was trying to drag me into this world.

As much as I made a deal with Erina when I came to this world.

Yeriel must also be envisioning the future.

“I want to be with Seohyun.”

“…I have no intention of abandoning Erina.”

“I know. But it’s okay.”

If you stay with me, you have to be with Erina every day.

I had to stay with not only her, but also Kayla.

Even if Celica didn’t know, there was a high probability that Tyria would also be there.

Nevertheless, Yeriel said that it was okay.

“I am satisfied with just watching you.”

However, I noticed that Yeriel’s eyes were trembling slightly.

Erina and Kayla also said something similar to me.

‘I’m sure I won’t just sit back and watch.’

I’ve already suffered too much from Erina.

There will definitely be conflict as they argue or fight with Erina.

But what can you do? Since I decided to choose everyone, I had to take responsibility.

“So don’t worry too much about me.”

“…Okay. Yeriel.”

For now, rescuing Yeriel is the priority.

It’s not something we need to worry about right away.

“I will trust you and wait. I hope you arrive safely in heaven.”

“Okay. Trust me and wait.”

Meeting Yeriel was always short.

But there was a set time for her revelation to end.

This time, I had to say goodbye to her with regret in mind.

***

“There is no progress today either.”

As soon as Celica woke up, she came to my room.

I checked my wounds every day and tried my best to treat them.

Unfortunately, there was no change every time.

“Actually, I think I’ll have to carry it with me permanently.”

“No. “I will fix it somehow.”

Celica focused on treatment to the point of obsession.

I prayed to the goddess every day and prayed that my wounds would be healed.

Unfortunately, the person who was supposed to listen to her prayers was imprisoned in heaven.

“Is black flame immune to warm light? Then there might be another way.”

“Another way?”

“Yes. In the Bible, it is said that there is a miracle of creating a sanctuary on earth by borrowing the energy of heaven.”

When I heard those words, joy filled my heart.

The development of sanctuary, which can be said to be her special move.

As a result of my efforts to heal my wounds, I seem to have gotten a hint about the sanctuary.

In fact, when she starts praying, the allies around her become invincible.

He was even able to defeat the energy of the demon world.

“But I don’t know if it’s possible. “There has never been a single priest who actually carries out a ministry.”

Celica looked worried with a gloomy expression.

But I trusted her.

Even if I cannot completely heal my wounds, I will grow every day.

“Don’t be too hasty. Serica.”

When I stroked his hair in a strange mood, he smiled as if he was feeling better.

A warm and gentle atmosphere that others cannot see.

I felt like I had to always protect her.

If they were lovers like Erina or Kayla, they wouldn’t have hugged each other tightly.

However, the line was not to be crossed without Celica’s permission.

‘Is this what it would feel like to have a younger sister?’

Since I was born as an only child, there was a time when I wanted to have a younger sibling.

Therefore, it was natural to feel the desire to protect Celica.

While we were talking like that, Tyria came to me.

“Seohyun…? “Are you awake?”

“Okay. “I just woke up.”

After looking around, he hurried into the cabinet and closed the door.

An attitude as if one is wary of someone.

There was no way she didn’t know who she was afraid of.

“Are you okay. There is no Erina.”

Probably sleeping in her room.

At least Erina was calm when she slept.

Tyria seemed reassured by my words and came towards me with a sigh of relief.

When I looked up close, her eyes were slightly bloodshot.

“Tyria. “Did you not sleep?”

“Yes…”

It was worth it. There was no way I could sleep because of what happened last night.

He must have been shocked after being threatened and threatened by Erina.

“Sorry. I shouldn’t have left Erina alone.”

“Oh, no! “I was wrong…”

It was true that Erina had a very wary personality, but she didn’t rush at people for no reason.

‘…Isn’t it?’

No, at least he never ignored my words and rushed at me.

Nevertheless, the fact that he rushed at Tyria meant that there was a reason.

Last night, Erina vented her anger and exposed Tyria’s mistakes.

‘I was voyeurizing into Seohyun’s room…!’

If that is true, Tyria was clearly at fault as well.

Even though strangling and threatening people are wrong.

“Tyria. Please be honest. “Why did you do that?”

“…”

Tyria stays still with her head down like a criminal.

Then, as if he had made up his mind, he slowly grabbed my hand and pulled me in.

I could feel a slight tremor through the white hands held together.

“Seohyun. “I want to be honest with you.”

“…”

“I like you.”

In the end, Tyria honestly confessed her true feelings.