RED VELVET Parallel Universe
Ep 33. Drawback
(THE KINGDOM OF SERA)
After Irene and Sungjae's encounter, both Kingdoms stayed quiet for a while.
Although their encounter practically declared war, the Kingdom of Sera preferred peace while the Kingdom of Hora couldn't make move.
Seulgi, on the other hand, is still lost in her own thoughts.
Meeting familiar people should have been something that's expected for her... but she's upset about the fact that she never even imagined it
She hated the fact that she got bewildered and forgot about everything for a moment. Only to be reminded by a painful memory.
Irene
Hey....
Wendy
Your highness...
Irene stops by Wendy and Yeri on her way.
Irene
Wendy...
Wendy's expression starts to brighten unconsciously. It's been so long since the queen addressed her casually.
She clenches her fist to maintain her composure.
Wendy
W-why? What is it?
Irene
Everything's going to be fine right?
Wendy
Yeah. I think so...
She couldn't hold her smile back, thinking of how Irene's speaking to her casually.
Irene
I mean... Seulgi. She's going to be okay right?
Wendy
Ahh... Seulgi?
Yeri
Hah. Just look at you smiling like a fool.
Wendy
Seulgi's going to be fine. I mean, she has her own battle to fight, but... she'll be okay. Soon enough at least.
Irene
Really? Thats good to hear then.
Irene
Do you think it'll be okay for me to check on her right now?
Wendy
Uhh, sure. Why not.
Irene
Right...
Irene
And, oh...
Wendy
What is it?
Irene
My name's Irene. Not... 'your highness'. I'd be really happy if you address me with my name next time.
Then she left.
Wendy
O-of course...
Yeri
I guess even hatred couldn't possibly last forever...
Irene heads to Seulgi right away.
Irene
It's not the right time for you to be lying around, don't you think?
Seulgi
I don't think it's the right time to nag either. Please leave me alone for now... I'm not in the mood to argue with you.
Irene
Leave? No. I was in such bad mood too... but did you leave when I asked you to?
Seulgi rose from her stance. She couldn't help but think of Irene's way of talking.
Seulgi
Why are you so---
Irene
So?
Seulgi
So... close. J-just go. I really don't feel like talking.
Hah! Fine I'll go... but answer one question for me at least.
What is it?
Irene
Do you want to go back to your world right away?
Seulgi
No...
Irene
And why is that?
Seulgi
You said 'one question'
Irene
And you said you're not in the mood to argue!
Seulgi
Fine ... I can't go just yet. It's harder to get rid of people in my world. So I'm sure Ju Hyun will be protected at least.
Seulgi
I'm staying... so I can kill that so-called King with my own hands. That's why. Why bother going back if I can just do it here?
THE KINGDOM OF HORA
Joy
You were so confident about being smart. And now you did what? How dumb of you...
Sungjae
Say that again?
Sungjae
Dumb...
Sungjae
Who? Me?
Joy
Stop stating the obvious...
Sungjae
Dumb? If you think you're that smart... Then you should've realized sooner, don't you think?
Sungjae
That it's been years since I got over you. And that I took you in to serve as my pawn.
Sungjae
That I'm about to discard you... yet you made it happen sooner.
Sungjae called on his forces to lock Joy up.
Joy
L-lock me up? Must you really go this far?
Sungjae
This person you called dumb is the King eventually. And the King can do whatever he wants.
Joy
If you think I really came here to be your pawn... think again. Until then, I'll hope you'll find a way out of this.
Sungjae
It's been years since since we parted. I can't believe you'd even think of getting back together like this.