CH 70

“About what the president told us earlier. Do you want to live here in Canada?”

So-Won and Tae-Woo’s eyes met.

If you think of Tae-Woo, it was right to accept the proposal on the spot without worrying. Tae-Woo’s treatment in Korea is severe, people call him a monster, he didn’t get guidance and in turn, he couldn’t control his ability.

In addition, Tae-Woo had been called a monster for too long, so even if the veins on his body completely disappeared, he might continue to be called a monster all his life. So it was better to start anew where no one knew Tae-Woo. “In Korea, everyone is scared of Tae-Woo and called a monster.” So-Won carefully spoke and looked at Tae-Woo’s countenance.

“Of course, I don’t think so, but from Tae-Woo’s point of view, I think it would be better to transfer to the Canadian Association. It’s a good deal… Also

It feels like openly telling a person everyone hates him, so the words became increasingly gibberish as So-Won awkwardly inserted excuses in between.

“What do you want to do, So-Won?”

Tae-Woo asked. So-Won didn’t expect Tae-Woo would ask his opinion he thought about it for a while and confessed honestly.

“Actually I plan to go back to Korea.”

After hearing the explanation from the association president, there were some things that took him out of the idea.

“There will be many S-class gates and espers in Canada, but I think it will be too dangerous.”

If you come to Canada, you will not be dispatched except for the S-class gate, but how often does the S-class gate open in Canada? In Japan, an S-class gate opens once a year, but since Canada is big, it wouldn’t be surprising if it opens up every few months.

Eight years later, Tae-Woo died from injuries he got at the S-class gate. No matter how bad his condition was, he never got hurt from an A-class gate.

However, the S-class gate was different. Even now, his condition improved, he could not be relieved whenever Tae-Woo went to the S-class gate.

So-Won knew the future until eight years later when he was in Korea. He doesn’t even know the future properly, but if So-Won and Tae-Woo come to Canada together, it would completely change. An anxiety that it might speed up Tae-Woo’s death hit So-Won.

“And…”

The voice that came up to the end of his throat was blocked.

So-Won couldn’t say. Tae-Woo might have another guide, so he doesn’t want to.

In Korea, the only person who had a matching rate of more than 5% with Tae-Woo was So-Won. However, there was a possibility that there was at least one person like So-Won in Canada.

Obviously, it was good for Tae-Woo to have another guide. Although the matching rate between So-Won and Tae-Woo is 100%, there were many advantages when an auxiliary guide was created. Even if something happened to him, Tae-Woo could be guided by someone else.

But So-Won was scared that Tae-Woo might have another guide. If the new guide is a better fit for Tae-Woo than So-Won, he will perform the guide’s duties better than him, and Tae-Woo will also like the new guide more. So-Won will become a person he doesn’t need anymore.

“….”

Even after moving to Canada, he can tell Tae-Woo not to accept anyone else. However, he was scared that Tae-Woo would think he was selfish.

“I will do the same.”

When So-Won hesitated a long time, Tae-Woo nodded without asking anything. But So-Won couldn’t just be happy. He made a selfish choice because he didn’t want Tae-Woo to have another guide while avoiding the future.”Tae-Woo doesn’t hate Korea…?”

If it was So-Won, he would have wanted to run away. In a place full of contemptuous eyes on him, he may have run away without holding out as he did when he first met Tae-Woo.

Tae-Woo has lived like this all his life since he awakened as a child. He must have been hurt and exhausted. He should not have given up the opportunity that finally came.

However, Tae-Woo only shook his head calmly.

“I don’t hate it.”

“But… Everyone is afraid of Tae-Woo.”

“People were just afraid of me because I’m different.” he said.

“I have the power to kill people easily. There are many times when I hurt people because I couldn’t control my ability. My inexperienced judgment has caused damage to my surroundings, and even hurt those who try to help me.”

Looking at the blankly blinking So-Won, Tae-Woo continued to talk.

“I also know that the bloodstained body is ugly. It’s not that people who avoid me are bad. They don’t know me so they were afraid of me.”

It didn’t sound like some words made up to reassure a So-Won. He spoke as if he had always thought this way.

“Have you ever hated other people?”

“I have never once resented anyone.”

“But… it’s so lonely.”

“All I need is Lee So-Won.”

Tae-Woo answered without any hesitation. So-Won had nothing more to say and Tae-Woo finished talking.

“So, I’m all right.”

Tae-Woo’s straight eyes and calm voice wrapped around his So-Won. So-Won was at a loss.

Tae-Woo’s strength is amazing.

So-Won barely opened his mouth and then closed them again.

“I also… I just need Tae-Woo.”

So-Won finally understands. Why he didn’t want Tae-Woo to have another guide, he wanted to take all of Tae-Woo’s affection and kindness.

So-Won also wished Tae-Woo wouldn’t be as friendly with others as he is with him.

The cold wind blew and ruffled through So-Won’s hair. Tae-Woo opened his mouth when he saw the cloudy sky.

“I think it would be better to go back to the accommodation now.”

“Yes…”

With a small nod, So-Won moved along with Tae-Woo.

There was no conversation while going back, but the atmosphere was not uncomfortable. His heart felt like a paper plane, floating, and shaking in the air even though he was walking.

“Oh.”

Raindrops fell on the back of So-Won’s nose. So-Won, surprised by the cold feeling, made a short sound. From that point on, it began to rain.

So-Won and Tae-Woo went down the old tree nearby to avoid the rain. They thought it would stop quickly because it fell lightly, but surprisingly, the rain that followed did not stop.No wonder there weren’t many people taking a walk today. Did other people know it would rain in advance?

“I don’t think I’ll stop….”

So-Won muttered as he looked up at the dark sky. There was a bit of sunlight before, but now everything was covered with thick dark clouds. So-Won was worried his legs will hurt while waiting for the rain to stop.

So-Won, who was watching the rain, was worried. The rain is still thin, so if he hurry, he thought he could get to the accommodation quickly without getting too wet.

“We are almost there anyway, so let’s just go.”

A So-Won led Tae-Woo into the rain.

Taken gently by So-Won, Tae-Woo stared at So-Won’s hand. If he ran with So-Won, he could break through this distance quickly. But he didn’t want to let go of this hand that held onto him first. So Tae-Woo silently moved his legs as So-Won led him in the rain without saying a word.

The rain became thicker and thicker, and soon the heavy rain began to pour down.

“Argh!”

So-Won made a strange sound and started running frantically. When they arrived at the accommodation with Tae-Woo, both were wet like drowning mice.

The people they encountered in the lobby smiled at So-Won and Tae-Woo. So-Won was ashamed with his face dyed red and urged Tae-Woo to go up to the room quickly. Every time he moved, water dripped from his clothes and head and fell to the floor.

“Ah, it’s completely wet….”

As soon as So-Won entered the front door, he looked down at his clothes and shook off his hair. He looks like this even though he tried to avoid the rain as much as possible.

Not only So-Won but Tae-Woo too. Both of them were in a lousy state.

So-Won took off his wet outerwear. Fortunately. The top was dry and not wet. Only his coat and hair were wet and his tightly wrapped body at least retained some heat.

“I’m sorry. We should have just waited until the rain stopped.”

“That’s all right. Would you like to wash up first?”

“Um… It’s better for Tae-Woo to wash up before me.”

So-Won couldn’t speak as he checked Tae-Woo’s condition. Tae-Woo was wearing only a black T-shirt as usual and was completely wet as if he had been in and out of the water.

So-Won gently touched Tae-Woo’s hand. Perhaps because he was walking around in the rain outside in the cold, his hands were as cold as ice.

“Your hands are so cold. Are you cold?”