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Eventually, Taehyung, Yoongi, and Seokjin arrived at the warehouse where that guy and Seol were. It was the warehouse where Taehyung's parents had died, and Seol was sprawled on the cold floor, covered in wounds, just like the scene where Taehyung's parents had died.
“Yoo Seol…!!”
“What have you done, you…”
"curious?"
“…unlucky guy.”
With those words, Taehyung used his powers to hurl various objects at the man, and Yoongi copied Taehyung's powers and hurl objects at the man as well. Seokjin treated Seol-i, who had collapsed, but even healing her was difficult because her stamina was already depleted. However, he couldn't give up on Seol-i, so he used all his remaining strength to heal her until the very end.
After Seokjin finished treating Seol-i, he looked at Taehyung and Yoongi, who were exhausted and struggling. The man was watching them with a leisurely smile. Seokjin wanted to run to help, but his legs were shaking and he couldn't move.
Feeling like he might end up getting beaten up if he continued like this, Seokjin mustered all his strength and carried Seol-i on his back, teleporting to the house with Taehyung and Yoongi. After the four of them left, the man laughed loudly and creepily, sending a telepathic message to Taehyung.
“Were you scared?”
“You’re cute, both in your abilities and your actions.”
“See you next time~ Don’t run away again next time.”
“…”
Seokjin and Yoongi fell asleep as soon as they teleported, exhausted. Taehyung clenched his fists so hard his fingernails dug into them and bled in anger at that bastard. Thanks to Seokjin's treatment, Seol-i, who had woken up early, placed her hand on Taehyung's. Taehyung looked at Seol-i and unclenched his fist, and Seol-i spoke to Taehyung in a slightly hushed voice.
"… are you okay?"
“…”
Tears began to flow from Taehyung's eyes, and Seol-i, seemingly flustered, carefully hugged him. Seol-i, who had only ever been comforted before, was at a loss, but finally patted Taehyung's back. As he patted his back, Taehyung burst into tears, and Seol-i's eyes also reddened.
“I miss my parents so much.”
“I miss that face so much, the one I saw when I was young and haven’t seen since.”
“My parents, who lived for me and died for me… I miss them so much.”
“…I’m sure you’ll see it someday.”
“I know you can’t see… That’s why, that’s why I want to catch that guy.”
“How did my parents live for me…”
“And I put you in danger too… It’s all my fault.”
“Don’t blame yourself, it’s not Taehyung’s fault.”
“It all feels like my fault, my parents having a hard life and then passing away… and you being kidnapped and hurt.”
Taehyung cried and poured out his heart to Seol-i, who comforted him, telling him that it wasn't Taehyung's fault, but that guy and the situation. Even after the tears stopped, Taehyung continued to hold Seol-i, and Seol-i, exhausted, tried to pull Taehyung away, but he wouldn't let go.
“I, I’m having a hard time…”
“Just a little longer, just a little longer.”
“Well… I understand.”
They held each other like that for a few more minutes, then slowly pulled apart, unable to meet each other's eyes. Taehyung, his eyes swollen, covered them and tried to go into his room, but Seol grabbed his wrist as he tried to leave.