Chapter 110 – 18. The Road Not Taken (4)
– Hello? Are you Jihoo?
“Uh, do you have a moment right now? I have something to talk to you about. If it’s hard to go out, I can go to the front of the house. I’m on the eastern outskirts of my current residence.”
– No, I’ll go there! Hang on!
Tou- Tou-.
A repetitive mechanical beep sounded in my ears indicating that the call had ended.
As if I was waiting for my call, I was a little surprised to receive it as soon as I called.
Did Ryushin have something to say to me?
Come to think of it, he seems to have said that he had something he wanted to say seriously last time…
Since you said you’re coming this way, I’ll have to sit down and wait.
Benches are densely installed along the trail that widely surrounds the outskirts of the residential area, so I was able to sit on a bench in a moderately conspicuous place without difficulty.
By the time I was putting together Ray’s remarks and the contents of the original work I knew and put them together on my phone, I felt a presence in the distance.
He looked up and saw Ryu Xinyi waving his hand and walking towards him.
“I was a bit worried about where to start looking because it was said to be east, but I can see it right away.”
“Oh, you’re here early.”
He shoved the cell phone he was holding into his pocket and moved aside so Ryu Xin could sit down.
It’s a bit strange to see two burly men sitting side by side on a bench… But there was no better place to have a quiet conversation than here.
“I was thinking about it after the phone call, didn’t you text me last time that you had something to say?”
“Ah, that… Then can I talk first?”
I have a lot of time anyway, so that much doesn’t matter.
He nodded, and Liu Xinyi carefully removed the scabbard from his waist and placed it on his lap.
It was a sword sheath with densely carved geometric patterns.
Ryu Shin-yi brought up a story while tapping the scabbard, which was made up of simple patterns without unnecessary decorations such as jewels.
“Um… I’m just telling you, I got this sword by chance during the last archeology club tour. Judging from the magic you can feel, it’s likely an artifact. But, any artifact should have at least one ability, but it doesn’t react at all. Don’t.”
I had doubts about Ryu Xinyi’s statement that the power contained in the artifact could not be extracted.
Originally, wasn’t the artifact itself something that could be used by any Awoken…?
“So, do you know how to properly use the artifact? If you tell me, I will do any favors, so please tell me.”
“Why did you do that to me… Ah.”
Ryu Xin’s eyes were on my wrist.
I don’t think I’ve ever shown it in practical evaluation.
It seems that Ryushin already noticed about the Critical Shield.
But just because I have an artifact doesn’t mean I know how to draw out the power contained in it…
In the first place, it was a structure that I could use naturally as long as I got both the Critical Shield and Little Pixie that I had acquired, so I didn’t understand the words that I couldn’t use the ability.
“It’s true that I have one, but I was able to use it after I got it in the first place?”
“Really? Um… Why the hell is mine like this…?”
You seem to have done well in the original work, but why are you like that now?
“Just in case you don’t know, give it a try.”
I decided to hold the sword once in order to understand the structure at least by pouring some magic power into it.
The moment he received the sword from Ryushin,
“What’s wrong with this bastard?”
Suddenly, the sword began to glow brightly.
* * *
“Suddenly, I was surprised.”
Fortunately, there was no such thing as an owner registration function on the artifact, so I was able to return the still-shining sword to Ryu Xin-yi.
Ryu Xin, who accepted the sword, was also very embarrassed.
“Uh… In conclusion, it went well, so it must be okay…?”
I spoke cautiously, but his eyes were still fixed on the shining sword.
No, what the heck is that sword, it’s embarrassing…
Following Ha Yul, I almost NTRed the sword.
“…Anyway, thank you, Jihoo.”
“Uh… Thank you. I only held it once.”
The moment I tried to turn the story to another topic to break the awkward atmosphere, the light from the sword suddenly went out.
“…”
That sword must be listening to us.
If it wasn’t for that, there’s no way the light would go out at such an amazing timing.
As a test, I received the sword from Ryushin again and held it.
What the hell is the difference between me and Ryushin, why are the reactions so drastically different?
Could an artifact maker be a bicorn?
Perhaps it is a rag-like sword that lends its power to those who have removed its Ada, but coldly refuses to sympathize with them…
Imagining a sword spirit (pretty, promiscuous though a virgin) who says, ‘I can’t be satisfied unless I’m a male with experience.’
“Jihoo, have you ever learned swordsmanship…?”
“No. I don’t think it’s like that.”
My guess was already leaning towards the sword being a rag.
Ryu Xin-yi, whose relationship with the original heroine was completely deprived of me, is not the type to interact deeply with other women, and let alone have sex with her, I don’t know if she has even kissed her yet.
As she slowly turned her handle and pondered deeply, the light emitted by her sword grew stronger and stronger.
Responding with just such a simple touch… Isn’t it a perverted sword that pretends to be strong but actually goes away more easily than anyone else?
A sight that seems to have to be said.
Looking at it, I think I might come up with an idea.
In fact, wouldn’t it be a problem that could be solved if only sympathy had great technique?
“Ryushin-ah, don’t think of me as an idiot and listen seriously. I think this sword has a tendency to hide people? You might not even notice.”
“Uh… I’ll try it. Eh, like this?”
Ryu Xin awkwardly grabbed her by the handle and stroked it… I think even if I tried to describe it, it would make her feel dirty, so pass.
Anyway, after several attempts under my guidance, the sword finally began to emit a faint light in Ryu Xin’s hand.
While saying no with her mouth, her body is emitting light more honestly than anyone else. In the subject of a pervert sword that faintly climaxes just by touching it!
I wanted to tell the sword, but I barely stopped because I thought Ryu Xin would look at me strangely if I said that.
“…This is real.”
“I think the light will become stronger once I get used to your touch, but try to do well in the future.”
“Thanks… Oh, you said you had something to talk about too! Which one?”
Now, that’s just the main point.
Originally, in order to persuade Ryu Xinyi, he would have continued the conversation while coaxing, but as long as he was promised to do her favor, she didn’t have to spin around her words.
“Do you have time next Sunday? Let’s do something with me.”
“It’s fine if it’s Sunday… But what?”
“Is there a new transfer kid named Ray this time? I heard from him…”
I told Liu Xinyi about Lei’s identity, her Xian’s condition, and even her declaration of war, mixed with lies.
Ryu Xin isn’t one to talk about her like that to others, but since Ray has a private life, it’s right to hide her sensitive parts.
For example, the violence that Ray suffered from her older sisters, or something extremely personal.
“Of course I have to go. Did I say next Sunday? I’ll practice harder from today.
Upon hearing my words, Ryu Xin held the sword in her hand with a serious expression.
The sword, which had been bouncing tick-tick until just now, was quietly emitting a soft light, and now it seems that the true protagonist’s side is showing little by little.
“I’ll keep adding more specific plans, so let’s disband here today. Good job.”
“Yeah, you too. Go inside carefully.”
It wasn’t until I couldn’t see Ryu Xinyi completely that I let out a sigh of relief.
Phew, Operation Success.
I was a bit hungry from talking so much, so I stopped at a nearby stall and bought a decent snack.
A few roasted potatoes and fish cake broth.
When I picked up the potato with a toothpick and put it in my mouth, the soft texture and savory taste spread in my mouth.
The fish cake soup, which I choked up after eating it, was salty and the subtle sweetness of the vegetable broth made a wonderful harmony.
“Uh… This house does a good job.”
It was a combination of food that you would only see at a rest area, but it was so delicious that I nodded my head by itself.
As expected, buying snacks from street vendors is the best.
I was walking leisurely to the house, quenching my hunger, when I saw someone standing in front of the house.
From a distance, it was blurry and difficult to see, but because of its strong features, it was immediately obvious who it was.
Long silver hair, short stature, and expressionless face.
…I thought I was avoiding it on purpose until now, but why did it suddenly appear?
As I approached, the transparent eyes quietly stared at me.
“…Seo Joo-ha?”
“It’s been a while, Jihoo.”
Seo Joo-ha pulled me into the shadow.
