Two lights in the darkness
EP 4. The Attraction of All Things
Jabak- Jabak-
루케온
'..It's a field of grass.'
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'About knee height... I think we've reached the outskirts of town.'
Luceon, a merchant, was a man who could be said to have been to almost every nearby village, not just the village itself but also the villages across the way.
To him, darkness was only a slight obstacle. Luceon quickly passed through the grass and soon reached a dry plain.
After probing around with his feet and stepping on the ground several times, he realized that he had reached where he wanted to be.
루케온
'As I passed through the grass and reached the plains, I saw a cave nearby. It shouldn't be far...'
루케온
...I guess I'll try using a torch around here.
Luceon decided to use fire only when searching for a cave, or when he couldn't determine its location, just in case.
It was at this very moment that I reached the cave of memories.
루케온
...Can I just... hold it?
In fact, there was one thing that Luceon didn't know,
Zeus did not teach them how to use a torch.
Luceon, who was in a difficult situation, tried turning it this way and that, lifting it with both hands, and doing all sorts of other things, but instead of putting out fire, he only lost strength.
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Haa... haa...
When the exhausted Luceon paused for a moment to catch his breath,
Stinging-
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oh...!
A small bug flew in from somewhere and bit Luceon's arm.
Since he couldn't see it, he had no choice but to suffer. Annoyed, Luceon caught the bug and flicked it away with his finger.
Hwaruk-
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...!!
The moment I flicked my finger, the torch caught fire and burned brightly. I almost dropped it, putting it out.
루케온
...It's a finger.
루케온
All you had to do was snap your fingers...!
When Luceon found out the method, he was happy and proud like a child,
Zeus looked down at the sight with pleasure.
헤라
Why didn't you tell Luceon how to do it?
At some point, his wife Hera came up to him and asked.
헤라
You're not just trying to fool around with something like that, are you? Do you have some ulterior motive?
제우스
I just tried it.
제우스
In that situation, would you blame me, get angry, or do something?
제우스
But, to say that he doesn't even get angry, he just likes it. I don't know if he's stupid, innocent, or just grateful for everything...
제우스
I saw one human being properly.
헤라
...You're so mean. Do you think you can prevent all crises with just that one torch?
헤라
Even though it was given by you,
제우스
don't worry.
제우스
Because all the measures have been taken.
Meanwhile, Luceon looks around and finds a cave.
He didn't notice it because of the darkness, but quite some time had passed and the sun was slowly setting. He was getting anxious because he didn't know when the torch would go out.
His cautious steps disappeared, and his feet and breathing became faster, showing his anxiety.
루케온
Huh... Huh...
루케온
This is definitely the area...!!
헤라
...What the heck, you're just running wild, not knowing what to do. What measures have you taken?
헤라
It's been a while since I've seen you so serious, so I was a little excited...
제우스
Just wait.
제우스
Now is the time.
Squeak-
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Eww...!!
Luceon, who had been running for a while, tripped over something and fell over.
When Luceon turned around in surprise, the torch he was holding was floating in the air and not moving.
루케온
What... what is this...!!
헤라
Hoo... what is that?
제우스
I wrote down the number.
헤라
I see it stopped as we moved away from the cave... I guess it's pointing us in a direction we shouldn't go?
제우스
That's it.
헤라
Oh... but would that human notice this?
헤라
It seems like you still don't understand English.
제우스
You worry a lot too. Do you think I didn't think about that?
제우스
I've already told you all the details.
"Hoohoohoo... That's the person Zeus was talking about."
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Eek...!!
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Who... who are you?!
I've heard so many unfamiliar voices today, I'm getting used to it now.
This time it was the voice of an old man.
"I am the god of plants."
"Zeus told me to tell you this when he sees you."
루케온
What do you mean?
"The reason your torch doesn't move is, "
"He said it was to guide you so that you don't go in the wrong direction when you are far from your destination."
루케온
...that...
"Your destination is probably a cave, right?"
루케온
...So you're saying we should go in the opposite direction?
"I guess so. At least you'll know you're on the wrong path."
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ah...
“As you go, another being will appear to guide you.”
"The orders I received are as follows."
"Good luck."
루케온
Hey, hey...!!
루케온
...ah...
Luceon tried to grab the plant god, but his voice was no longer audible.
루케온
...still,
루케온
There's no law that says you have to just die.
A smile appeared on Luceon's face as he learned how to use a torch.
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'Then if I just follow the torch, I'll eventually reach my destination, right?'
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'This might not take as long as I thought.'
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'We need to find the cave quickly before the fire goes out.'
헤라
Oh... I see. You planted someone else?
헤라
Well, even if you're a bit sloppy, you won't make a mistake...
제우스
...Anyway, I wonder if she's my wife... She's really annoying.
헤라
Hey, wasn't it my charm that attracted you?
제우스
what?
제우스
You really...
헤라
Oh, look over there!
헤라
I think we've reached our destination?
제우스
......
루케온
...
As Hera had said, Luceon soon arrived at a large and deep cave.
Even from the outside, the dark inside of the cave was already proving that this was not the place.
루케온
...because there's no guarantee that you'll succeed on the first try...
루케온
I guess I can just close my eyes here.
Although the reward was disappointing compared to the price of running around all day, Luceon was grateful to have found a place to sleep and pulled himself together.
Thinking that I would be able to return someday.
But where there is hope, there is bound to be trials.
His deep-rooted faith soon began to waver.