I tamed the First Rank Chapter 149
Stoya's face, which had always been lively, darkened.
"I'm sorry. I don't know much about what happened on the ground. But if Sora died after arriving at Iad, I would know, but I haven't detected it yet."
"Well, then either she didn't come or she's alive, one of the two."
“Gyu-ha.”
Stoya looked up at Hyeon Gyu-ha, calling his name in a pronunciation that was unfamiliar to her.
"Do you resent Sora?"
"I don't know."
"I hope you don't hate Sora. Sora probably......."
Stoya, who seemed about to say something, eventually swallowed her words and muttered.
"I have so much to tell you, but I don't have time. If you linger too long underground, Stoyan will become suspicious.
"It's been five minutes, so hurry up and get up. I'll contact you later when I get a chance."
8-se who had been among the pitiful children suddenly returned. In Yoo-shin stroked the small body of 8-se who had climbed onto his shoulder.
"This is your hometown, and you have many friends, right? If you want to stay, you can stay here."
“Chiwoowoo!”
8-se, startled, almost jumped, asking, "What are you talking about?" and grabbed the collar of In Yoo-shin's T-shirt. In Yoo-shin simply laughed in vain at his determined determination to stick with him even if it meant leaving him behind.
Before sending the group to the surface, Stoya twitched her lips. Since the language she'd acquired was limited to spoken conversations, In Yoo-shin and Gong Tae-seong couldn't decipher the words she was trying to convey.
Don't trust Stoyan.
Hyeon Gyu-ha just chuckled and shrugged. I wasn't the kind of fool to trust a father who would sacrifice his own child.
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The ground they'd climbed upon resembled the Mount Obong they'd seen just minutes before. However, despite being midsummer, the sun's heat was noticeably milder, and the dense forest had given way to a sparse canopy.
In Yoo-shin looked down. Perhaps it was his mood, but even the sand seemed to be crumbling.
Gong Tae-seong muttered softly.
"Is this a world where vitality is fading away and the world is slowly approaching its end?"
"I think it's still worth living in."
Where Hyeon Gyu-ha's gaze landed, a flock of birds was flying low in the sky. He decided to wait for Somnoros to return.
[Time remaining: 00 minutes 00 seconds]
An hour passed, but the passage remained unclosed. It was a few more minutes before Somnoros appeared.
I don't know if this description is accurate for a whale, but its eyes were swollen and bloodshot.
『Prince. Thank you so much for bringing me here. Everyone was worried and waiting for this idiot, who was not only swept away by the great flood, but also fell into the cracks of the world.…..
Hyeon Gyu-ha once again cut off Somnoros's excitement in a calm manner.
"So, what about Anna's medicine?"
Before Somnoros could transmit his telepathy, Inyushin subtly pointed out.
“You can communicate here without using dialect?”
“Ah, that’s right!”
Somnoros, startled, let out a cry and circled around In Yoo-shin, flapping his fins.
"As expected, Prince’s lover is incredibly smart!"
Even after returning to Iad, Somnoros, who had been praising In Yoo-shin by using his survival instinct, spoke to Gong Tae-seong, who had an anxious expression on his face.
"Yarilo (god of vegetation and spring) told me that Anna's blood contains Jun’s energy."
"Jun?"
Not only In Yoo-shin, but even Hyeon Gyu-ha was hearing of this unfamiliar god for the first time. Only Gong Tae-seong, who had researched all sorts of religions and deities to cure his daughter's divine power addiction, was silent and covered his forehead.
".......It was around the 8th century, I think. He was the sun god worshipped by the Zunbil Dynasty in southern Afghanistan. He was such a minor god that no matter how hard I searched, I couldn't find a clue."
"There was a world where Jun's faith flourished, but humans became so corrupt that he passed judgment. I think the Erosion Gate was there."
"Can the cure be made?"
"Jun left Iad long ago, but he left his powers to the priests. If you go to the big city, there's a temple that still serves him, so you should go there."
The cure he'd desperately searched for years finally came into view. Gong Tae-seong's legs suddenly gave out, and he stumbled. In Yoo-shin, who was standing beside him, instinctively tried to support him.….. but was snatched away by Hyeon Gyu-ha.
When Hyeon Gyu-ha grabbed his arm, Gong Tae-seong frowned.
“What are you doing?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha's impression was also quite rotten.
"It's better to get my hands dirty than to get Yoo-shin-ssi's hands dirty."
“Let go.”
Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately withdrew his hand, shaking it with a displeased expression. Gong Tae-seong also shook the arm he'd been holding. In Yoo-shin wondered if Gong Tae-seong, nine years older than Hyeon Gyu-ha, wasn't the one who couldn't live up to his age. After all, Hyeon Gyu-ha was in his twenties!
"I'll stay here and keep guarding the door, so get me some medicine quickly."
With Somnoros's escort, the three descended the mountain path. Descending a mountain is far more dangerous than ascending. Thanks to this, the descent, tucked into Hyeon Gyu-ha's side, was comfortable.
"Gyu-ha-ssi, your father is in Romania?"
"Or maybe in Serbia? I don't know if Serbia and Romania have united in this world either."
"How do we get to Romania?"
"Walking there.....?"
In Yoo-shin looked up at Hyeon Gyu-ha, who rubbed the back of his neck with a slightly embarrassed expression.
"I didn't bring a bike because I might not be able to get gas here. Or.... maybe train a wild horse that passes by? Iad is a mysterious world, so wouldn't there be something like a Pegasus?"
“……”
"This is extreme survival."
The trip to a remote place was just an excuse that I told Park Seung-ki, but maybe I‘m having a similar experience like that right now.
Having been away from Iad for so long, Somnoroth didn't know exactly which city to visit to find Jun's temple. He said he'd never even paid attention to the Korean Peninsula in the first place. 8-se, who lived underground, was equally unaware.
"Even after coming to my world, he's still useless..."
"But you did give us a clue to how to cure Anna."
"That's right. That alone is enough to do my part. I'm proud of you."
Gong Tae-seong stared intently at Hyeon Gyu-ha, who changed his stance faster than turning over his hand at In Yoo-shin's single word.
“Why? what?”
"No... I just thought, maybe this is fate made in heaven."
In Yoo-shin, who had the same thoughts after seeing Gong Tae-seong and Min Geut-nyeo, felt a pang of needless pity.
"Anyway, let's get back to what we were talking about earlier. I don't know exactly what Iad's history or civilization is like now, but judging by my mother's words and the dungeon's visions, it seems like it was similar to our world at least until the modern era. And most importantly, seeing as the status window is called a servant tablet in English, I guess the US and UK are doing pretty well here too."
"Then, is there a shrine in Seoul?"
"Even if it's not Seoul, the basic conditions for developing into a large city are similar anywhere in the world."
"Aha."
That's true. It's along a river, a fertile plain, or a coastal area. I have a general understanding of the Korean Peninsula's topography, so I should be able to find it. Surely I wouldn't have to go all the way to Afghanistan.
Listening to Hyeon Gyu-ha's story, I was amazed at how things that had felt so daunting were now clearly organized. Perhaps it was because of his confident words and actions.
Gong Tae-seong, who had been listening quietly, turned his gaze away, brushing back his somewhat disheveled hair.
"You don't have to go all the way there. I'll just tear you apart when we get down. This is my job."
Will it be like that again.….. To judge objectively, Gong Tae-seong's words are correct, but.….. In Yoo-shin looked up furtively, worried about what Hyeon Gyu-ha would say.
A thin wrinkle appeared between Hyun Gyu-ha's eyebrows.
"Why are you arguing about my schedule? I have to walk to Romania anyway, so it doesn't make much difference whether I stop by Seoul or just go."
It's a tough story, but isn't he saying he'll help him find a way to cure Min Anna? As expected, Hyeon Gyu-ha was a good person.
In Yoo-shin was pleased, and Gong Tae-seong slightly bowed his head, his expression quite complex. By the way, is it certain that we'll walk all the way to Romania……?
Will it be like that again.….. To judge objectively, Gong Tae-seong's words are correct, but.….. In Yoo-shin looked up furtively, worried about what Hyeon Gyu-ha would say.
A thin wrinkle appeared between Hyeon Gyu-ha's eyebrows.
"Why are you arguing about my schedule? I have to walk to Romania anyway, so it doesn't make much difference whether I stop by Seoul or just go."
It's a tough story, but isn't he saying he'll help me find a way to cure Min Anna? As expected, Hyeon Gyu-ha was a good person.
In Yoo-shin was pleased, and Gong Tae-seong slightly bowed his head, his expression quite complex. By the way, is it certain that we'll walk all the way to Romania.…..?
"Is there any train besides the Pegasus? Even if there was, how would I pay for a ticket? Should I get a part-time job? What should I do without ID? Are there any part-timers here who will hand out cash? How do I cross the border?"
While countless questions were floating around in In Yoo-shin's head, the group finally descended to the foot of Mt. Obong.
To cut to the chase, I didn't have to walk all the way to Romania. Someone came out to greet them, as if they'd been waiting for the,.
"Are you from beyond the gate?"
It was a voice so familiar, yet so unexpected that In Yoo-shin's eyes widened at the sound.
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