Hoseok took Sea and went outside.
"...Let's go back." Hoseok
"...I don't have the confidence to go back."
"I told you, this isn't your fault."
" but... "
"Kim Se-ah. The past is the past. So stop crying. You look ugly when you cry."
"You don't have eyes?"
" what...? "
"How can my face be ugly? Every morning I am captivated by my pretty face ㅠㅠㅠㅠ"
"Uh... no, that's not what I meant"
Hoseok is embarrassed, and Se-ah is already sad, but Hoseok says she's ugly, and Se-ah becomes sad because of that...
"I told you it was a joke...?"
As Jung Ho-seok continued to comfort the crying Se-ah, someone suddenly appeared.
Slowly, slowly
"Who are you?"
Ho-seok, who had sensed the presence of others, picked up a sword from among the weapons that had fallen on the floor and stretched it out.
"What is this ignorant bastard? He's pointing a sword at me. Is he a foreigner?"
Stop
Jeong Ho-seok's eyes began to shake.
"...? Why are you like that? Are you okay...?"
Sea was worried about Hoseok, who was standing still without saying anything.
"That's...nonsense..."
"Why are you like that, really!"
"Hey, young lady, keep your voice down. It's noisy. You look like a daughter of the Karna family?... But I'm seeing your face for the first time...?"
"Ah... that's..."
"And what are you? Why do you have magical powers? Are you a wizard too? Which empire's magician are you from?"
" mom... "
"Umm... what?? Are you crazy?? Huh??? Why are you crying?!! "
You're crying...?
"Hoseok, are you crying?!!"
" ...no "
What the heck, it's not like that. Tears are streaming down my face!!
"Huh? Look at this kid? If someone saw me, they'd think I hit him. Even though it looks like this, it's still a magic mountain. But his name is Hoseok? It's the same as my kid's name. What a coincidence. It's kind of... they even look similar...?"
Huh...? Just a moment...
Sea quickly thought about it.
If what I'm thinking right now is correct... Could it be... that person... is Ho-seok's mother from the past...????
That's ridiculous...
I was confused as to how we could meet so suddenly.
" hey...! "
" ? "
"By any chance... is your son's name... Jeong Ho-seok?"
"What? You know? It's strange not to know. My son is young, but he takes after me and is very talented. Rumor has it! I'm so curious to see what he'll be like when he grows up."
iced coffee...
I couldn't open my mouth anymore. Jeong Ho-seok's family had all passed away.
"What's with that shocked expression...?"
"Ah... that's..."
"I'll be back in a bit." Hoseok
"N...yes."
It seemed like I needed some time alone.
"Hey little girl, you're not a witch, are you?"
" yes...? "
For a moment, my breath was taken away.
"What on earth are they making... They use tricks to trick us by pretending to have magical powers."
"Is that even possible...?"
"Isn't it strange? These strange things... I don't know why they suddenly appear like this."
"That's right...haha."
"No."
" yes? "
"What are you? You don't know anything about this? Even if you're a stranger, it's normal to know at least a little bit. Just by looking at your appearance, you're definitely a daughter of the Karna family... but judging by your actions, it doesn't seem like it."
"No, that's...!"
"Do you want to die, or do you want to tell the truth?"
He used magic to create a dagger and held it to Sea's neck.
"M...I'll tell you!! "
"Of course it should be like that."
"I... that is..."
"Don't hesitate."
"M..I'm from the future!!"
"What are you talking about?!"
"What does this mean..."
Sea eventually told the truth.
"So... that boy from earlier... is my future son... Hoseok...?"
" ..... "
"Answer me."
" that's right... "
" ah... "
It seems like a big accident, but maybe it's not so bad.
"In the future... is Hoseok doing well?"
"...Yes. He grew up to be a great palace magician and magic tower master. Really..."
"As expected... I guess he's my son. He's amazing. But why did you cry when you saw me earlier?"
" that... "
My mouth didn't open easily.
"...He's dead. Hoseok...is alone..."
I could see her trying hard to hold back the tears that were about to flow.
"Honey, please stay with our Hoseok. He doesn't show it, but he gets lonely a lot... Our Hoseok... When he sleeps, if you stroke his head, he sleeps well... Even though he's young, he likes herbal tea. I don't know about the future, but..."
I told him everything, one by one. What I liked and what I disliked...
Listening to the story, I almost burst into tears again. It's all the same. Thinking of your children first and putting them first...
"I'm going to erase your memories."
"What is that..."
"Originally, I wasn't supposed to know this. If the future changes, who knows what might happen. I'll have one last conversation with my son, Hoseok, and then I'll erase my memories. Then, no matter what happens, you'll go back to the day you were together. Understood?"
" yes... "
"Thank you. Really... Really..."
" no... "
"And... by any chance... is Hoseok your lover?"
"Yes...? No??? "
"I guess not yet."
No, what are you talking about all of a sudden?
"If I were still alive, I would have definitely liked you."
"Thank you...?"
I don't know why this is happening either...
Slowly, slowly
"Huh...? It's coming."
"I'll talk to you later"
" yes...! "
.
.
.
.
"Did you all cry?"
"...I didn't cry."
"Haha, let's say that's true."
" ...I guess you have something to say."
"Yes. There are too many. But I'll just say a little."
"...what is it?"
"Hoseok."
" ...! "
"Our Hoseok has grown up so well, hasn't he? Who did he take after to grow up so pretty? Oh, of course it's me, right? LOL?"
" iced coffee... "
"I'm sorry, Mom. I left you behind, leaving Hoseok behind. But Hoseok, wherever you are, I'll always be by your side. I'll be watching over you. So, just keep living a great life! Okay?"
" mom... "
"Our Hoseok! What does mom always say?"
"Let's be happy. Let's smile..."
"Yeah, that's right haha so I should laugh?"
"I'm so happy when you smile"
"Yes...huh"
"Hoseok, my son Hoseok. Sometimes, when things get tough, it's okay to lean on someone else. I don't want you to have to endure it alone... Okay? Don't be sick, because you're like my heart."
"Ah... I tried not to cry... Hoseok, your mom loves you so much. You deserve to be loved. Baby... I love you... I love you."
"I love you too. So much..."
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She briefly kissed Hoseok's forehead and gave him a warm hug. Hoseok hugged her tightly, feeling the warmth of his living mother. Hoseok, always known for his sharp image and outgoing personality, exuded superiority and authority from his high position, but at this moment, he felt like a child, nestled in the pure and warm embrace of his mother.
I love you, my sweet baby.
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