Chapter 108 Karma (3)
“Just let her die. You’ve learned everything, haven’t you?”
It wasn’t that he didn’t understand what Elle was trying to say. Rival, that word alone was enough to express and understand her thoughts.
“Will saving her do more than come back as poison in the future? One day, she will be a pain in the neck that blocks Yoon-seok’s future.”
Technically speaking, she wasn’t wrong. As long as he didn’t give up ascending the Tower, he would meet her someday as a challenger. Then he would have to fight for his life, and she would surely be the toughest opponent of all. Like the scene, he saw in the past with clairvoyance.
“…”
The future of signing with the Heavenly Warrior at the Wish Auction. Yoon-seok, who repeatedly fought and struggled like a wild beast, met a young woman at the end. He somehow won, but it was close.
‘Maybe she was Cheon-ma.’
As if he recalled a dream from a long time ago, her face was blurry. However, he could clearly remember that she was reminiscent of Cheon-ma in both atmosphere and swordsmanship. Of course, he didn’t think they were the same person because it was a younger version of her, but things were a little different now. Cheon-ma, whom he thought was an old woman at the time, regained her youth.
‘Will I win in the future when I chose Elle?’
Yoon-seok didn’t sign a contract with the Heavenly Warrior. That had already changed the future. So he may not run into her until he reached the final floor, but…
If not, could he win against her again this time? Yoon-seok, who thought of it casually, became stiff.
‘There’s still a long way to go….’
Was it because of Elle’s drastic change? His vision had narrowed before he knew it. There was still a lack of information, and nothing was properly confirmed. No matter what decision he made, he would have to learn everything first.
“Will she die if I don’t go to Moorim?”
“Probably.”
A monster like Cheon-ma was on the verge of death? He wondered what happened for it to be possible. Well, it wasn’t impossible. She wasn’t immortal. Of course, he did wonder what he could do if Cheon-ma fell into that situation.
“But that’s not the only reason I don’t want Yoon-seok to go to Moorim.”
At Elle’s words, Yoon-seok’s eyes sharpened. That wasn’t the only reason? He almost smoothed over it, but wasn’t that different from what she said earlier?
“…What do you mean? Didn’t you say there was no other reason?”
Did she lie again this time? But how? Lady’s Commandment was still working, was there a way for her to be excused from this power? If so, they couldn’t continue with this conversation. But Elle shrugged as if it was nothing.
“I asked if I needed another reason, but I didn’t say there wasn’t one.”
“…”
Yoon-seok laughed in despair. It was certainly what she said; he was the one who misunderstood.
‘I think I’m seeing many new sides of her today.’
Yoon-seok also knew that there was such a blind spot in this proposition. However, he was careless because he was talking to Elle. He didn’t expect her to throw out such a clever trick.
‘No, is this the real her…?’
Maybe it was. He’d forgotten because she had shown the many clumsy sides of her until now. But, she was a challenger who reached the final floor of the Tower, and she didn’t falter around the Heavenly Warrior when he attacked. His first impression was that she seemed to have many secrets, so he was on high alert.
‘Get a grip.’
Yoon-seok wasn’t angry that Elle deceived him. He continued the conversation after vowing not to repeat the same mistake.
“So, what’s the other reason?”
“To be honest with you, I don’t care what happens to her. I just wanted to check it out.”
“Confirm? About what?”
Elle didn’t answer Yoon-seok’s question. She just continued regardless.
“If you go to Moorim, you will lose something precious.”
‘I will lose something precious?’
Yoon-seok pondered over what Elle might have referred to for her to say such words. Power or family, these were the only two that came to mind right now. Yoon-seok sighed deeply and said.
“…Can’t you put it in simple words?”
He didn’t want to waste time on these meaningless mind games anymore. As if it showed on Yoon-seok’s face, Elle thought for a while and replied reluctantly.
“If you go to Moorim, you will lose an opportunity. A very precious one at that.”
Opportunity? While wondering what kind of opportunity it was for her to emphasize its importance, Yoon-seok tried to ask for details. But at that moment, Elle cut off the conversation and concluded.
“Don’t ask any more questions. I’ve seen multiple futures, and even if I want to tell you, I can’t because of the constraints.”
Constraints. It wouldn’t be a lie as long as Lady’s Commandment was still working. Because of that, he couldn’t say anything, no matter how much he wanted to. On the other hand, however, a strange sense of relief bloomed inside him. At least it wasn’t the worst case of losing a family member. Suddenly, Elle asked in a trembling voice.
“Don’t tell me you don’t think that’s not enough of a reason to not go to Moorim?”
“…”
It jabbed his heart. He didn’t plan to go to Moorim to save Cheon-ma, but…he didn’t know what would happen in the future. However, he was only a little relieved because he said he wouldn’t be given a penalty. But as if she didn’t like Yoon-seok’s mindset.
“I told you before! It’s not just an opportunity. It’s a very, very precious opportunity.”
“But even if you say that, I don’t understand.….”
“Ah, ah…!”
Elle punched herself in the chest. Long gone was the cold voice. Now she seemed more like the Elle he was familiar with. Thanks to this, the unknowable tension subsided.
But then.
‘…No, wait a minute.’
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