Your Majesty, I love you.

[Join] Romance Fantasy, Researcher X Test Subject Part 1

It's 2752, and it's already been over twenty years since I arrived here. Even though I've been imprisoned since birth, the stifling feeling remains. What am I to be imprisoned for twenty years?

"Test Subject 1102... This guy's body is perfect for experimentation. If we do it right, we could use him until he dies."

That's what the researchers said to me as they went around. They said I was different from other people. But what's wrong with having superpowers? Doesn't everyone have one?

박우진

I'm sick of this. Everyone's talking about superpowers.

I've been injected countless times, but I haven't died. Instead, I've continued to live, and now I'm treated like a robot. Why do other test subjects die, but I don't, and they benefit?

“Mr. Ha, you said you’d die if you didn’t get the results this time… ShiX, this is all your fault.”

I get cursed at like this sometimes, but I'm used to it. I've seen dozens of people die after saying things like this. There are so many researchers, too. After you die, someone else will come along, and you'll soon bleed to death.

박우진

How many years has it been since I've been able to go outside? It's a wonder I'm not dying at this rate.

All the researchers are dying, so why am I the only one still alive? Yesterday, another researcher was found dead, his arm severed, and they say a new person is coming. I hope someone interesting joins.

As I was thinking this, a different person opened the door and came in. He was the youngest, and seemed healthier than I'd expected. But did these people always die the quickest? They seemed like the perfect people to be murdered.

김동현

…He’s a test subject?

박우진

What are you looking at… Go and die.

Something about it didn't sit well with me when I first saw it. Why would someone like that come to such a dark place? I frowned and looked at him, and he stared at me, trapped inside.

I thought he was going to hit me, but he just laughed instead. What the hell is this kid? Why is he laughing in front of me? It seems like the craziest guy in here just came in.

김동현

You look so young. How old are you?

박우진

…twenty years old.

김동현

Hehehe... You're still young, what's going on? Can I touch you?

박우진

It's been there since birth. Take good care of yourself.

He kept talking to me, so I got annoyed and just leaned against the wall and fell asleep. "Are researchers just playing around instead of working? I've never seen anyone like him in my life."

김동현

Can I take him to my house? The environment here is a bit like that.

“Well… do whatever you want. Just make sure he doesn’t run away.”

What the hell, am I going outside? Startled for a moment, I perked up and listened a little longer. Does he think I won't run away? The more I look at him, the more foolish he seems.

김동현

Subject 1102, let's go! You'll be staying at my house for the time being.

박우진

Shit, I hate it… I know what you’re going to do.

김동현

You've been here since you were born. Then you must have only been able to go out a few times.

It was the first time anyone had reached out to me. And it was because they wanted to let me see the outside world, even if only for a moment. They didn't show it, but I felt like I was about to burst into tears. The iron cage, open for the first time in years, remained silent.

김동현

But there's a condition. Don't run away. If you go, both you and I will die...

박우진

Don't run away... I ran away ten times, but I was caught every time.

I passed through the hallway, under the glares of the researchers and test subjects. I saw a door, and I realized, "Oh, now I just have to open it and I can go outside."

박우진

… Huh, wow…

I didn't even realize it was winter. The pure white snow I saw the moment I stepped outside, the breath that came out of my mouth every time I spoke. My legs gave out and I almost collapsed, but someone held me upright, allowing me to see the world.

김동현

Your eyes are absolutely beautiful. I feel a little bad for you, thinking that you haven't seen anything this beautiful in years...

김동현

Oh right, this isn't the time for this. It's only a ten-minute walk to the house, so let's just bear with the cold for a bit, okay?

If I could enjoy this kind of air and beautiful scenery, I could endure even the pain in my legs and the cold. We walked hand in hand, and it was so exciting.

Was ten minutes really this short? I'm already home. I don't want to go back in. I want to stay here a little longer...

박우진

Can't you walk a little further?

김동현

Okay? Okay, let's do it until you're satisfied.

As I looked at him with curious eyes, someone next to me kept snickering. You might have seen him every day, but I've only seen him five times in my life. I'm going to use my superpowers.

김동현

By the way, what's your name? It's not like I'm usually called a test subject.

박우진

Why is that… Do whatever you want with it. Just call me a test subject.

Park Woojin, but I didn't like that name either, because it was given to me by a passing researcher. Sometimes, a kind person would call me that, but now it's a name I rarely hear.

김동현

Park Woojin. Why didn't you tell me?

박우진

No, how do you know that? Why are you asking if you already know?

김동현

Just a simple trust test! It doesn't seem to exist right now, so we'll get to know each other better in the future.

박우진

There's no need to get close, so just do your research quickly.

He was so noisy, my ears were about to burst. "Oh, it's so loud. I wonder if he's even organized his questions. Why are there so many questions?" I wanted to walk more, but I felt like my ears would burst if I continued, so I decided to stop.

김동현

Why, did I make too much noise?

박우진

I know, I know. I'm just going in because it's cold.

김동현

Ah, then let me ask you one last question! Are you-

박우진

Oh please…!!!

I hadn't imagined it would be a relatively spacious house, but it was surprisingly spacious, which surprised me even more. Why would this person, who earns this much money, suddenly start working as a researcher? It's so life-threatening.

박우진

You're going to die soon... but are you that happy?

김동현

What's the point of dying? I've lived long enough to live this much.

박우진

No, if you don't want to lose your arms, legs, or body in half, then just quit. There are no crazy people here.

김동현

Hmm, it's okay, just live well!

After saying good night, he seemed to be heading to his workshop. Doesn't his own life matter? And leaving the test subject like this would definitely be a disaster.

박우진

Okay, I'll stay still…

Lying in my cozy bed, I quietly reflected, and it seemed like it had been ages since I'd laid down like this. If it weren't for that researcher, I would never have been able to leave the room again.

박우진

What were you thinking when you saved me? Then you'd be closer to dying.

김동현

Again, I can protect my life-

박우진

Oh, man… If you’re going to experiment, just do it.

Why was my ears so perceptive? I heard everything I muttered to myself. I wondered if I could say anything because I was so scared. I ignored him and covered myself with the blanket. Tired, I quickly fell asleep. It was definitely a bed.

“Is that the kid who just joined? He coveted our spot.”

"That's why I have to kill him so cruelly. And you said you became friendly with that test subject."

“Ah, then I guess I can just kill them when they’re together. Killing them when they’re happy would be fun, right?”

박우진

… You’re doing this when I’m not around.

"With all the superpowers I have, you think I can't hear one of your conversations? I can see it all if I close my eyes." The muttering voice sounded unpleasant.

But normally, when I heard things like that, I'd just think, "Oh, he's going to die," and move on. But this time, something felt different. What would happen to me if he died? I met someone kind after a long time, and now he's making me die again?

박우진

Just kill me, I will protect you this time no matter what…

"Then let's call them back for now. Seriously, rookies always cause trouble."

“No. If you kill them after they’ve become closer, wouldn’t the pain be greater?”

Crazy psycho. That was the perfect description for those researchers. What did I do wrong to deserve this torture? Just because their research results keep failing? Oh, they probably don't even think of me as a human being.

A kid who can only feel emotions. The researchers seem to know only that. It was quite amusing to see them talking about how to make him suffer more.

박우진

It doesn't matter. I'm watching everything you guys do from behind.

At the time, I thought it would be okay. I thought, "Would I be a victim to them?" I figured I could just use my superpowers to deal with them. I didn't consider the other variables.

김동현

Woojin, are you happy that you came out like this today?

박우진

Yeah, well… it’s just like that.

In truth, I was incredibly excited. But I didn't want to show it because getting any closer would be life-threatening. When I just gave him that look, he seemed a little disappointed, but then he smiled brightly and approached me again, asking me questions.

김동현

This is my favorite place, and I wanted to introduce it to you. Do you like it?

박우진

Stop talking. You're driving me crazy.

I hit the wall again. This time, I was a bit harsh, so he wouldn't come near. When he didn't say anything, I thought I'd finally gotten rid of him. I thought...

김동현

Oh really? Then I'll be quiet! Instead, let's hold hands and walk together.

박우진

…Huh? No, I told you not to come near me-

He approached, pushed away, and just kept repeating this. Doesn't he know how to give up? Why is he doing this to me? I thought he'd drift away, but instead, he got closer... My heart opened without me knowing?

We were only supposed to be there for a few minutes, but over an hour passed by, chatting away. It's been so long since I've been this open, I didn't even realize how much time had passed. I even forgot about yesterday's conversation.

김동현

Oh, it's already this late. I have to stop by the lab for a bit, so I'll be back soon.

I told him to stay put and rushed to the lab. "I wonder if I should go there now. The atmosphere seemed off yesterday..."

Out of concern, I ended up sneaking out. I was worried about what would happen if a rookie researcher went into such a place without any fear.

박우진

Oh, I can't go into the lab right now. When will I get out...?

After a while of not coming out, I started to get worried. Was something going on inside? After about 20 minutes, the door opened and a familiar figure emerged. A researcher, perhaps, but one with blood on his face?

“F*ck… dirty. This is why I hate rookies.”

Wait a minute, that's not the new guy I know, is it? But he's the only one who's come in recently... Just as I was about to jump in in surprise, another person covered in blood appeared.

김동현

Ah… this isn't blood, don't worry. I didn't do anything-

박우진

Go, go. I told you to save your life. But why are you coming here covered in blood?

김동현

…I’m not hurt. I’m not dead…

박우진

If you've given me your heart, you shouldn't have tried to leave. What if I die like this? If that's the case, don't give me your heart. Just think of me as a test subject.

I said that, but I just wanted to go over there, heal you, and embrace you. But right now, I couldn't. Covered in blood, I turned away without blinking. "Come back when you can save my life."

박우진

I have emotions too, I can feel, think, and be in pain…

Tears fell, prickling my eyes, leaving marks. It had been years since I'd shed tears, so I honestly didn't know how to cry. Still, I knew I was sad.

People around me keep dying, and you can't feel their sorrow? Whether animals or humans, even experimental subjects have emotions and feelings.

박우진

Come quickly...!! You idiot, are you going to die right there?

김동현

Oh, no, I'll go...! Sorry...

You're such a fool, you can't even protect your own life, but I'll turn around and call out to you one more time. Then, shouldn't I protect that foolish person?

휘슬 / 로휘

It's not the end...! I think it'll be around 8,000 characters if I write more, so I'm going to stop and upload it in the next episode 😅

휘슬 / 로휘

Well, but it's fantasy... hahaha Your Majesty, if you do it like this, it's too similar, so I added a researcher? Superpowers and such.

휘슬 / 로휘

Oh, and after the event is over, I'm going to take a short break because I'm really low on stamina🥺

휘슬 / 로휘

Then thank you for watching this episode and I'll bring you the next episode soon💕