Chapter 363 – Erosion
#363.
While he was immersed in his own thoughts, Gabriel continued his words.
“And one more. I heard that a rift opened in the capital a while ago. That your lover was in a coma after that fight.”
As far as lovers are concerned, there are quite a few of them, but with the exception of Hirencia, no one has fallen into a coma.
Gaon’s eyes changed sharply in an instant.
As I stared at him, wondering what he was trying to say, Gabriel said slightly nervously, as if he had felt a murderous breath coming out of him unconsciously.
“They said it was because of being exposed to the dimension eater’s energy, is that true?”
“Then?”
“If it’s true, I can use my ability to slow down the erosion of energy. Besides, I heard that he can resist the aura, so maybe he can come out of a coma.”
The poisonous air that filled Gaon’s face escaped as if making a sound with a push.
Gaon, who had been staring blankly at Gabriel for a moment, came to his senses and asked seriously.
“That word, is it true? If it was a joke or a lie, I will never forgive you.”
“Of course. I just want to clear up the misunderstanding with Halo Hyugaon. I don’t joke or joke about this.”
“…”
Gaon closed his eyes tightly.
I even thought about the possibility that Hirencia would never wake up like this, just in case.
Until you defeat the Dimension Eater. No, I wondered what would happen if her energy didn’t go away after that and continued to eat her and cause her pain.
How long she had been worrying day and night, holding her glass to forget even for a moment.
Although small, she finally caught a glimpse of her hope.
Gaon jumped up from the sofa.
“Let’s go right away.”
“… Yes. Please guide me.”
“…”
Seeing his earnestness, he did not know what impression he received, but a soft smile was on Urariel’s lips.
It was based on the judgment that the person who was so anxious for the sake of a precious person could not be the owner of an evil spirit.
Of course, Gaon, who had no way to know that, just hurried toward the Shuvran family’s mansion.
After a while, they arrived at the mansion and as soon as they proved the guarantee check that they were archangels, they were able to enter the room where Hirencia slept straight.
The duke looked at Gabriel and Urariel in turn, then looked at Gaon and said.
“You managed to bring the archangels.”
“I was lucky.”
“I’m glad.”
The duke passed him without much congratulations and approached the archangels.
“Did you say Gabriel? I’m Austin Chevrons. I am in charge of the duchy of this Pentra Empire.”
Even in front of the archangels whose prestige was high, the duke was still confident. It seems that his faith and confidence in himself literally oozes out.
Gabriel subtly sensed the power of the duke in his spirit and introduced himself politely.
“Nice to meet you. This is the Archangel Gabriel, called the Angel of Aquarius. Excuse me, but I want to start by examining the patient’s condition. Are you okay?”
“Don’t do that. You may have already heard the explanation, but it is a state of being exposed to the energy of evil spirits. Inside, she’s fighting her daughter’s power. They say how they are holding up right now, but later on, their body might not be able to withstand the backlash.”
“As expected. Then let’s examine it for a while.”
After hearing the explanation, Gabriel shook his head and said, “It is as expected.” Then he approached the bed and placed his hand on Hirencia’s Danjeon.
In the case of Aura users, this is because they build up their strength centered on the lower abdomen that exists in the lower abdomen.
Gabriel, who had been in silence for a long time in that state, removed his hand after 10 minutes had passed.
“The status has been identified.”
“Is that possible?”
“Yes. It is possible. To start with a simple explanation, my ability is not something like healing or decoding. It just holds the energy. It’s a kind of reprieve.”
In other words, it means this.
Even if you use your hands now, you don’t know when Hirencia’s body will deteriorate again unless the dimension eater’s energy has completely disappeared.
In order to truly get out, you will eventually have to devise something else.
The duke silently nodded.
“That would be better than taking no action.”
“That’s right. But you don’t have to give up hope. The power possessed by the patient has the effect of extinguishing evil. With time and effort, one day we can get rid of it completely.”
“But you never know how long that will take. After all, to be sure, you have to kill him.”
“… Yes. It is the surest and most difficult way.”
The Dimension Eaters are currently fighting demons for an invasion of the Pandemonium. He was far from even going to meet him, let alone insisting on killing him.
Gabriel, who wore a bitter smile, opened his mouth after recalling his original purpose.
“Then I will seal the energy of the Dimension Eaters from now on. It’s a job that requires extreme concentration, so don’t touch me. Please refrain from moving as much as possible.”
“That’s natural. Get started right away.”
“Yes. It will probably take half a day.”
Gabriel, who roughly informed him of the time, put his hand on Hirencia’s Danjeon again and closed his eyes.
For the long six hours that followed, she did not budge.
Those who watched it also kept their seats, and only the ticking of the clock rang silently in the room.
And time passed, and as the sun slowly set, Gabriel let out a long breath and opened his eyes.
The duke asked immediately.
“Is the seal over?”
“Yes. Sealing has been successfully completed. However, the fatigue of the body has not gone away, so you will probably wake up in a few days.”
“Good thing. Thank you.”
At any rate, the Shubrans family was in danger of being cut off. The Duke bowed his head in amazement.
“No. It’s not all over yet. The seal may be broken, so you need to check it periodically. For the time being, I have to check every day. Do you have a place to stay?”
“Of course. Let’s stay in the annex. The butler will guide you.”
“Thank you for your kindness. See you next time. I hope you are well on vacation.”
After leaving a greeting, Gabriel and Urariel followed the butler and left the room.
Gaon stayed by Hirencia’s side even though he was uncomfortable with the current situation of the Duke and Nam. She doesn’t know when she’ll wake up, but when she opens her eyes, she’ll be the first to see, and she did.
The duke looked down at Hirencia with his hands behind his back and said while looking at Gaon.
“Originally, I meant to never let you come to Hirencia’s side again. But thanks to you, I got over the crisis, so please turn a blind eye to it.”
“…”
“Let’s see in moderation.”
I hear footsteps as the Duke recedes. He said that, but he let me know that he trusted Gaon just by letting him be alone with Hirencia.
The duke stepped out, and Gaon, who had been sniffing the quiet air, reached out and touched Hirencia’s pale cheek.
I don’t know if it was because of the energy of the dimension eaters or what, but my body temperature was slightly lower than usual.
But that’s why she thought, feeling relieved by her shallow breathing, which felt clearer.
‘The way to go to the demon realm. What’s there?’
The current response is only a temporary measure. For the safety of Hirencia, the Dimension Eaters must be defeated as quickly as possible.
Of course, we are still not ready enough.
If they do fight, the odds aside, the odds will be slim, and massive damage will be done.
In the process, other lovers may get hurt.
However, the situation will not be solved by simply ignoring it.
Wasn’t there any guarantee that he would wait until this side was ready? Besides, he said that there are demons in the demon realm, so maybe he can see some number.
Seeing as how they have stopped the invasion of Dimension Eaters for a long time, even demons must be strong.
“For now, let’s wait.”
No matter how much I try to wrap my head around it, I can’t think of a way to do this.
A summit meeting will be held soon after all. Although he may not be able to attend, it is possible to intervene to some extent through the second prince, so it is not a bad idea to suggest a way to head to the Pandemonium at that time.
In the midst of worry, time flows helplessly.
And on the day just a week after her collapse, Hirencia opened her eyes.
***
Late in the morning, Gaon, who was lying on her bed and taking a short nap, was awakened by a sense of presence.
When she raised her head, Hirencia raised her upper body and she was smiling at him.
“Long time no see. Gaon.”
It’s a bit nasty to see him talk calmly, as if it’s nice to see him after a long time. However, after that, the emotions that were so passionate that it covered up and left behind left my body moving at its own will.
“Herencia!”
“Oh!”
Gaon hugged Hirencia as tightly as if she would disappear at any moment if she lost her eyes.
Fragrant body odor and soft texture. And even the sweet and delicate breath that tickles my ears.
Everything was clear.
As Gaon was frantically enjoying her, Hirencia gently stroked her hair to soothe her.
“Are you okay. I’m not going anywhere I will continue to be with Gaon.”
“…”
“So can you show me her face? It’s too much to just enjoy Gaon. I also want to see Gaon. Please.”
To be honest, it’s normal for Hirencia to not have much inspiration because she just closed her eyes and opened them, and Gaon rushed at her.
But strangely, as if she had shared that time, Hirencia felt a change in her strong emotions.
Gaon vaguely noticed her thoughts and slightly stepped back from her.
Her eyes finally met, and Hirencia smiled kindly, then she gently caressed his cheek.
“Aren’t you a little thin?”
“It can’t be.”
“Really? I don’t think so. Has your skin become a bit rough?”
There was no way that Gaon, who had already reached the level of a superhuman, would have any problems with her body just because she stayed up for only a few nights, but Hirencia looked around with slightly concerned eyes as if that wasn’t the case.
Even though he himself must be in poor physical condition, he still put others first.
Gaon opened his mouth as he grabbed Hirencia’s hand that was caressing her cheek.
“I am fine. Rather, I’ll call people. Wait here for a second.”
A little more she wanted to bask in her joy in her awakening, but her priorities are separate. You need to check again to make sure there are no problems.
Gaon was about to leave the room, but Hirencia reached out her hand and grabbed his collar.
Despite the power that was not so strong, Gaon could not escape from that touch.
When Gaon, who had stopped hesitantly, looked back, Hirencia whispered softly.
“Don’t go.”
“Herencia?”
“I have something I want to say. So now you are with me.”
Her amber eyes, tinged with a hazy light reflecting the softly shining moonlight, were moist and attracted his footsteps.
In the end, Gaon couldn’t even resist and sat down again.
Only then did Hirencia smile in relief.
“Thank you. Please do me a favor.”
“No. But what do you mean?”
When she asked, Hirencia took Gaon’s hand and put it on her own forehead.
“Even now… I can hear you.”
“Can you hear me?”
“Yes. Even at this moment, the whisper that I will be happy if I kill Gaon continues to resonate in her head. All my unhappiness is because of Gaon.”
Shocking words. Despite sealing the energy, the brainwashing is still working. Gaon’s jaw trembled.
“That… Case.”
“I know. This is all dimension eater brainwashing. But… I can’t quite shake it off. I feel like this voice will color everything in me if I lose my guard even a little bit.”
“Then why don’t we call in more people! Gabriel is also waiting at the mansion, so if you call him… !”
“Shh!”
Hirencia’s index finger touched Gaon’s lips, which were agitated and heated up again. Her soft fingers pressed against her lips, conveying a sense of touch.
“That is of no use. Because this is a curse already engraved in the soul. You will never be able to erase it.”
“I can’t stay still. There must be some way.”
Gaon was afraid. Rather than that Hirencia might one day succumb to her brainwashing and kill herself, it was that she might give up and make an extreme choice.
At his earnest persuasion, Hirencia nodded her head in agreement.
However, it seems that the understanding was a little different from what was expected.
“That’s right. It will. Therefore… Will you hug me?”
“Yes? Hug… Is it different?”
“… A whisper like this is nothing. Create strong, happy memories. Can you do it?”
Saying hugs. This word has two meanings. Literally asking for a hug and having sex between a man and a woman.
You could tell which one of them meant by looking at Hirencia’s strangely heated face.
