The next morning, the council meeting addressed the issue of the kidnapped Inner Swords Commander
After a brief exchange of opinions among the high officials, an imperial decree was issued for the military officers of the Red Palace to begin a search operation.
In addition to that, numerous diplomatic and domestic issues were swiftly handled. After about two hours, the council meeting concluded and the officials streamed out.
Among them was a man walking while discussing current issues. This man was surrounded by a group of high-ranking officials.
It was Shim Sang Gon, the Under Councilor.
He was the third-highest-ranking official in this Cheongdo Palace. He was certainly a person whom even most senior officials had to pay attention to.
One might wonder if a dignified bear had transformed into a human and was now walking with them. His broad shoulders and sturdy jawline made him look more like a military officer than a civil one.
His voice was gruff, and every time he spoke, it felt as if he was intimidating his counterpart. His sheer presence made third-rate civil officials tremble by his side.
After stroking his beard a few times while talking, he exited the main palace at a brisk pace.
When he looked up at the sky, the sun was high overhead.
Shim Sang Gon dismissed his guards and entered the Hall of Scholarship.
It was a place deep within the main palace where civil officials gathered to manage the books circulating inside the palace.
One of the main duties of the Hall of Scholarship was overseeing the printing of various classics within Cheongdo Palace. Because of this, entering the Hall of Scholarship meant encountering rows of wooden printing blocks, which emitted a strong scent of fresh wood.
When the high-ranking Under Councilor personally entered the Hall of Scholarship, the most senior craftsman there stepped forward and bowed deeply.
โOh my, Under Councilor, what brings you all the way here?โ
โI came to check on the craftsman I introduced and brought into the Hall of Scholarship last time. Since I personally recommended him, I need to ensure heโs working well for my reputationโs sake. How is he? Is he doing a good job?โ
โAhโฆ that manโฆ where is heโฆโ
The Under Councilor looked around.
The craftsmen were startled by his sudden visit and stopped what they were doing, but in a corner a man continued to carve with a knife and chisel in hand.
The Under Councilor approached the man and stood behind him. The man who was focused on his work slowly turned his head.
That dignified face was familiar.
It was none other than the Black Moon Leader, Cheong Jin Myeong.
With the Under Councilorโs protection, he had secretly taken on the role of managing the printing of classics within the Hall of Scholarship.
โDid Commander Seol Tae Pyeong know about me?โ
In the back of the Hall of Scholarship, the Under Councilor received a report from the Black Moon Leader after dismissing his guards.
A major event was imminent in this Cheongdo Palace. And the Under Councilor issued more detailed instructions as it drew closer.
Make sure to detain Seol Tae Pyeong to avoid any major incidents, and if possible, create a commotion both inside and outside the palace.
When attention was drawn to the missing commander, it became easier to carry out the plan because the palaceโs security forces were limited.
โYes, and he also knew that the one who helped me infiltrate the palace was the Under Councilor.โ
โHow on earthโฆ I see, and did you detain him?โ
โYes, we have him restrained in a cabin on the hills near Hwalseong Districtโฆ. but there are a lot of things that make me uneasy.โ
Rather than saying he was restrained, it was more accurate to say he allowed himself to be restrained.
Before Cheong Jin Myeong could finish speaking, his head jerked sharply to the side.
His cheek stung. He didnโt even rub his swollen red cheek.
He just stood up straight, with his head down again.
โI gave you lowly bounty hunters roaming the borders a chance to get rich quick, and this is the best you can do?โ
โโฆโฆโ
โI warned you beforehand. Commander Seol Tae Pyeong is someone even the palaceโs ghost hands struggle to handle. I told you several times to move cautiously, whether with poison or drugs. And this is the result? He allowed himself to be restrained? We donโt know what heโs planning, and with the event very close, does that make sense?โ
The Black Moon Unit was the most secretive yet most capable group that Shim Sang Gon found after searching the entire continent.
However, since their opponent had the qualities of a sword master, it was only normal that they couldnโt fully display their skills.
Still, Shim Sang Gon did not hold Seol Tae Pyeong in such high regard.
He had simply been born with a bit more talent in martial arts and could be subdued with some cunning tricks.
Though Cheong Jin Myeong felt a bit wronged, he did not make any elaborate excuses.
Failure was failure. A competent officer did not attach unnecessary excuses to his failures.
โI apologize.โ
โHe allowed himself to be captured? That clearly means heโs trying to dig up something from within the Black Moon Unit. And heโs aware of the connection between us and the Black Moon Unit? If thatโs the case, he might have figured out the entire plan, right?โ
That was exactly the point.
It was impossible to understand what trick he had used.
Commander Seol Tae Pyeong had not only uncovered the secret relationship between Shim Sang Gon and the Black Moon Unit but also the plot surrounding Crown Prince Hyeon Won.
Although it seemed ridiculous in common sense, this actually happened. So this was something they couldnโt overlook.
However, Seol Tae Pyeong possessed an absurdly powerful martial strength, so he was a variable that could not be controlled at all. If he wanted, he could expose the entire plan to the Emperor.
But he did not do so.
Instead, when the Black Princess appeared on the scene, he said to the bewildered Cheong Jin Myeong,
– If itโs the quick-witted and wise Black Princess, she may just figure out the whole truth in an instant. Iโll handle the Black Princessโฆ so go ahead and carry out your grand plan. I wonโt stop you.”
– Whatโฆ did you sayโฆ? Do you expect me to believe that?
– If you really donโt trust me, Iโll remain tied up here until everything is over. After all, you donโt have a choice, do you? If the plan fails, you will be abandoned by Under Councilor Shim Sang Gon.
Cheong Jin Myeong was utterly confused.
From what he knew, Inner Swords Commander Seol Tae Pyeon was a righteous and spirited man who would not tolerate such sinister schemes. It was hard to believe that someone like him would turn a blind eye to this.
Nevertheless, Seol Tae Pyeong personally put on his white hood, subdued the Black Princess, and then pretended to be held hostage alongside her as if he never stepped a foot outside the cabin.
He was a completely mysterious man. There was no way to guess what thoughts he harbored.
All Cheong Jin Myeong could do was report everything as it was to Under Councilor Shim Sang Gon.
โIt seems he doesnโt care whether our plan succeeds or fails.โ
Thud!
Crash!
As soon as Cheong Jin Myeong finished speaking, Under Councilor Shim Sang Gon kicked him in the stomach and sent him sprawling to the ground.
Shim Sang Gon then stomped on Cheong Jin Myeong several more times as he lay in the dirt and spoke in a voice full of rage.
โDo you think this is some kind of childโs play? What? Youโre saying I should ignore him since he doesnโt care? Do you plan to carry out our work relying on such apathy and incompetence? Do you even understand the gravity of what weโre doing?โ
Thud, thud, thud.
Despite being thoroughly beaten, Cheong Jin Myeong somehow managed to get back up and stand properly.
Shim Sang Gon who was now panting heavily grabbed Cheong Jin Myeong by the collar and said,
โDo you realize that if he speaks up, weโre all dead?โ
โUghโฆ huhโฆโ
โYou must find out immediately how he knows about the upcoming plan. And then, kill him.โ
โForgive me for saying this, butโฆโ
Cheong Jin Myeong who was covered in dust managed to reply.
โI cannot kill him. His level is so high that I cannot catch him off guard.โ
โTo think I brought such a pathetic bastard to handle this task. This is truly my greatest mistake.โ
Shim Sang Gon slapped Cheong Jin Myeongโs face several more times, but his anger still wasnโt appeased, so he threw his bamboo fan to the ground.
โHmphโฆ rightโฆ I shouldnโt have expected so much from a lowly man who makes a living by killing demonic spirits.โ
โ.โฆโฆโ
โHaaahโฆ fine, I apologize. I momentarily lost my temper.โ
The Under Councilor barely managed to regain his composure and he dusted off Cheong Jin Myeongโs shoulders a few times.
Under Councilor Shim Sang Gon was always like this.
Whenever something displeased him, he would beat you senseless, and only later would he regain his senses and comfort you. He wasnโt an easy person to follow, but Cheong Jin Myeong didnโt have many options.
โYesโฆ considering the plight of the Black Moon Unit, who have lost their homeland and are just wandering, we cannot let everything fall apart like this.โ
Shim Sang Gon had made a promise to the leader of the Black Moon Unit.
Once everything was done, the Black Moon Unit would be branded as high treason criminals. In exchange, they would be given a ship to sail to a distant foreign land and enough gold to clear new land and establish a settlement to make it their home.
Three-tenths of it had already been paid in advance, and more than half of the ship had already been transferred to the Black Moon Unit. If they could somehow receive the remaining money, the Black Moon Unit could start a new life.
He couldnโt let his fellow Black Moon Unit members who were from his hometown continue risking their lives fighting demonic spirits forever.
Therefore, Black Moon Leader Cheong Jin Myeong had chosen the assassination of Crown Prince Hyeon Won as his final mission.
โHowever, if you handle things this way, I too will lose my temper. You need to stay focused. You canโt just die meaninglessly like your wife or daughter, right? How long do you plan to make a living hunting demonic spirits?โ
At the mention of his wife and daughter, Cheong Jin Myeongโs brow furrowed slightly before they relaxed again.
His family had all been killed by demonic spirits.
There was a woman he met while wandering the world, a woman named Wi Ji Yeon. She too had lived as a wanderer following Cheong Jin Myeong until one day she was killed by demonic spirits.
He also had a daughter from his relationship with her, a beautiful girl named Cheong Seo Rin. She lived as a wanderer hunting demonic spirits alongside her father, but at the age of seventeen, she too was killed by demonic spirits.
Mentioning them was like stabbing at Cheong Jin Myeongโs most bloody spot.
However, Cheong Jin Myeong gritted his teeth and bowed his head.
The remaining members of the Black Moon Unit flickered before his eyes.
Now, his only goal was to retire all of them.
Even if he had to live as a vengeful spirit in the dark underground, he wanted the Black Moon Unit members to live above ground.
โThereโs no turning back now. The people weโve arranged for the plan are already inside Cheongdo Palace, and the environment weโve built over the years cannot be maintained forever. It would be better if we were to move quickly before things get out of hand, butโฆ there are still too many things to worry about.โ
โThen what should we do about Seol Tae Pyeong?โ
โJust like I said, we need to kill him. Howeverโฆ we should gauge his intentions firstโฆโ
Seol Tae Pyeong had said he would turn a blind eye to the assassination plot of Crown Prince Hyeon Won.
This seemed impossible considering his character, but if they talked to him about it, things might change.
There were three reasons the Under Councilor wanted to kill Crown Prince Hyeon Won.
To keep in check Strategist Hwa An who was the guardian of Crown Prince Hyeon Won.
To pin the crime on Chief Councilor In Seon Rok and get rid of him.
To place an imperial family member whom they could control in the vacant Crown Prince position.
It had taken years to prepare for these three objectives. They had to recruit many people, bring them in without catching the enemyโs eye, and confirm the right timing multiple times.
If everything went according to planโฆ the person who would sit at the top of the Cheongdo Palaceโs civil official in one night would be none other than Shim Sang Gon.
If a point of mutual interest could be found, they might be able to recruit Seol Tae Pyeong.
If that happenedโฆ the plan could proceed without major hitches.
โSo, where is this Seol Tae Pyeong, and what is he doing?โ
โThat isโฆโ
In such an extreme situation where the plot to assassinate Crown Prince Hyeon Won was right under our noses.
In such an imminent situation where Cheongdo Palace might be turned upside down overnight, what was I and Po Hwa Ryeong doing with solemn expressions on our faces?
โUmโฆ so, is that a plant?โ
โNo, it isnโt.โ
โCorrect answer! Itโs a frog!โ
โIt isnโt. You have two chances left.โ
โUghโฆ Ughโฆ Correct answer! A lizard?!โ
โNo, this is your last chance.โ
โAh! Wait a minuteโฆ Is there really a correct answer? This is strangeโฆโ
We were playing the twenty questions gameโฆ.
Black Princess Po Hwa Ryeong was a variable that the Black Moon Unit couldnโt control.
The reason Po Hwa Ryeong suddenly appeared in a place like this was probably to find me.
Soโฆ it seemed best to keep her occupied so she wouldnโt get any other ideas.
As she remained restrained, Po Hwa Ryeong, who had been making a fuss at first, little by little regained her composure, and what followed was a long period of boredom.
In the end, we had to spend our time doing something, and while we were restrained, there was only so much we could do to pass the time.
โThe correct answer is the Rufous-tailed Scrub Robinโฆโ
โโฆโฆโฆโ
โBlack Princessโฆ. please refrain from making such facial expressions for the sake of your dignityโฆ Your lips are protruding too muchโฆโ
โDonโt make up an animal that doesnโt exist.โ
โNo, it really exists.โ
โReally? Iโve memorized the entire bird guide in the libraryโฆ Iโve never heard of that nameโฆโ
โItโs mainly found in mudflats, and it eats crabs and worms from holes in the mudflats with its long, curved beakโฆโ
โDoes it really exist?โ
โIt really existsโฆโ
โReally, really exist?โ
โReally, really exists.โ
Thatโs right.
Extreme boredom makes people get excited about useless things even in this serious situation.
Boredom. The age-old enemy of humanityโฆ
โWell, if Tae Pyeong says it exists, then it must. Ah well, that makes it one-to-one.โ
Even though it had been a while since we had talked, the Black Princess was surprisingly calm.
As the mistress of Cheongdo Palace, she must have been treated with utmost respect over the years, yet her fundamental character had not changed at all.
They say that people change when their environment changes, but the Black Princess seemed to defy this rule completely.
โThe morning sun will rise soon. This reminds me of the old days when we used to wander outside the palace. We spent days wandering around the Imperial Capital together.โ
โโฆItโs already been more than three or four years.โ
โYes. Back then, I insisted on finding an old woman, and Tae Pyeong went along with it. Looking back now, it was quite something. Facing off against a special force led by warrior commander Jang Rae, even drawing your sword against themโฆ we really didnโt know what would happen at the time.โ
The Black Princess lowered her tied arms and looked at me with a big smile.
โIt seems like Tae Pyeong hasnโt changed since then.โ
โโฆIs that so?โ
โLook at thisโฆ weโre caught by the Black Moon Unit and we donโt know what will happen, yet here you are playing twenty questions without any serious concern.โ
โIโd like to return those words to you. Arenโt you afraid? Youโre captured and bound by an unknown group of assassinsโฆโ
โTae Pyeong, when you seem so relaxed, I feel at ease too. You have a way of giving a strange sense of safety to those around you. No matter how bad things get, it makes me think, โOh, heโll handle it somehowโฆโ Itโs really amazing, isnโt it?โ
โโฆโฆโฆโ
The Black Princess shook her bound hands a few times before speaking calmly.
I could sense some kind of trust in the way she closed her eyes and smiled softly.
โDo you know that, Tae Pyeong-ah?โ
โYes?โ
โSometimesโฆ. you act like you already know the future.โ
Ah.
For a moment, I couldnโt breathe.
Black Princess Po Hwa Ryeongโs insight sometimes hit the mark without her even realizing it.
โYou always have confidence in everything you do, and you trust your own judgment without a doubt. You assure yourself that you wonโt regret whatever you doโฆ so, it might seem like you know the future.โ
Is this what they mean by interpreting dreams better than the dream itself?
I wiped the cold sweat from my forehead and nodded vaguely.
โActually, I came looking for you just to tell you that. While you were hunting demonic spirits around the northern border, I spent a lot of time gaining various kinds of knowledge as I thought about you.โ
โIs that soโฆ?โ
โYes. You may not realize it Tae Pyeong-ah, butโฆ but being treated like a noble in the palace can get a bit lonely at times.โ
While leaning against the old cabinโs wall, Po Hwa Ryeong looked just as she did before.
The green hair that reminded me of bright leaves, the flowers that were beautifully embroidered on the sides of her hairโฆ everything looked the same as before.
However, there were many times when it was impossible to tell just by looking at the outside what changes the other party had experienced inside.
โWalking around the palace with its splendid tiled roofs, leading the maidsโฆ I sometimes think about the times I played alone on the White Immortal Mountain.โ
The endlessly long corridor of the Black Tortoise Palace.
When she trudged around there, she would turn her head and see a garden with a few pretty hydrangeas or orchids in bloom.
When the wind blew through the corridor, causing her hair to flutter, she would sometimes recall the view of looking down at the Imperial Capital from the top of the White Immortal Mountain.
The girl had played in the wide world as if it were her own room.
Even now, she would sometimes run out of the Black Tortoise Palace when she was bored, but due to her status, she could only stay out for a night at most, and that only happened a few times a year.
โThere were times when I felt like the old days when I played alone among the tiled roofs on Moonlit nights, but it was strange. It used to be fun just doing that, but nowadays, I sometimes feel an odd emptiness.โ
โThe reason isโฆโ
โMhmm. I guess I missed you, Tae Pyeong-ah.โ
Direct and piercing words were Black Princess Po Hwa Ryeongโs signature move.
โItโs nothing special, reallyโฆ I just thought about you from time to time. Back when we wandered around the Imperial Capital together. It was only about a month, but it meant a lot to me. Hehe. Itโs a bit embarrassing to say.โ
We fled from pursuing soldiers around the Four Great Markets, asked many people about the old woman, sat near the firewood we lit and chatted, or took shelter under the abandoned house when it rained.
Those days were tough and frightening, but in hindsight, they became beautiful memories.
Even the grueling and horrible memories of the military became memories in the distant future, and the experiences of poverty in childhood could now be seen as romanticโฆ because they were all things of the past.
Thatโs what it meant for something to have passed.
โJustโฆ. thinking about those times helped me endure the stifling life in the palace. In that sense, I received a lot of help from you, Tae Pyeong.โ
โItโs an honor. And the fact that youโve adapted well to life in the palace is due to your own efforts, Princess.โ
โHmmโฆ Anywayโฆโ
Swish
The Black Princess lowered her voice and dramatically raised both arms. As if she was performing a magic trick.
โฆWait, both arms?
โโฆHow did you undo your bindings?โ
โI always keep a silver dagger hidden under my thigh~. By now, the guards outside the cabin must have let their guard down quite a bit~. The noise coming from outside has noticeably decreased.โ
After she said this, the Black Princess pulled out her silver dagger and approached me. It seemed like she was ready to cut the ropes binding my arms.
โThis timeโฆ Iโll save you, Tae Pyeong-ahโฆ!!!โ
It was as if flowers were blooming in her eyes. Her lively and radiant appearance lit up every corner of the cabin.
However, that sun-like warmthโฆ Was like a poison to me.
โLetโs escape together, return to the main palace, and report everything weโve seen to the high officialsโฆ!โ
โโฆโฆโ
โTae Pyeong has finally returned to the main palace after such a long time, but I canโt believe youโre going through this kind of trouble! We have to punish these bad guys! Right?! Hehe, who else but me can help you?!โ
Ahโฆ Noโฆ
That shouldnโt happenโฆ
The Black Princessโs burning eyes were filled with a sense of justice determined to save me. Her resolve was enough to bring tears of gratitude to my eyes, butโฆ
If the Black Princess saves me and returns to the main palace, all the plans will be ruinedโฆ!
โCome on, Tae Pyeong-ahโฆ! Give me your arms! Iโll untie the ropes! Once your arms are free, we can easily handle the low-ranking Black Moon guards outside, right?!โ
The sweet and lovely Black Princessโs kind gesture rushed toward meโฆ!
In a way I never wantedโฆ!
โTh-thatโฆ Black Princess.โ
โMhmm?โ
โMaybe itโs because Iโve been in the same position for so longโฆ My arms are numb and I canโt move them well.โ
โDonโt worry! Just turn your body and Iโll cut the ropes!โ
โNo, itโs just that my body isnโt moving wellโฆ andโฆโ
โOh no! Ma-Maybeโฆ. itโs because the blood isnโt flowing well โฆ! We need to cut the ropes quickly!โ
The Black Princess approached me with a deeply worried expression on her face.
I darted my eyes around, racking my brain to the limit, but I couldnโt come up with a good excuseโฆ!
โOh noโฆ! I canโt feel my legs either; I canโt move my body! If you touch me, it hurts. W-wait, Black Princess.โ
โBut we still need to cut the ropes! Hold on!โ
I tried to buy some time by making a desperate excuse, but the Black Princess approached me with an even more serious face and pushed against my body with all her strength. When my body wouldnโt budge, she climbed on top of me and started struggling.
Finally seeing my bound arms, she began to cut the ropes with her silver dagger.
โW-wait, Black Princess!โ
โBear with the pain! Iโll definitely save you! If we just stay still and you end up not feeling anything, itโll get worse!โ
โJust wait a moment! Please, donโt do this!โ
โJudging by how quiet it is outside, the guards must be dozing off. Now is the best time to move!โ
And just like that, the Black Princess who was sitting awkwardly on top of me started to untie the ropes binding my hands one by one. Her actions were swift and determined.
Creeak
It was at that moment.
Someone opened the door and entered the cabin.
Perhaps the commotion inside had been loud enough to be heard outside.
The Black Princess who was sitting on top of my waist swiftly turned her head toward the door. Her face turned pale.
It was understandable to be so startled by the sudden intrusion of a Black Moon Unit member. As I tried to figure out how to handle the situation, I turned my head toward the door.
But unexpected events always came without warning.
โฆThe person standing there was Azure Princess Jin Cheong Lang who was covering her lower face with the sleeve of her court robe.
Illusion art.
Even those who have mastered high-level Taoist techniques often cannot advance beyond the basic level of the Illusion art.
The power to cloud a personโs mind cannot be acquired through mere hard work. Only those with exceptional talent in Taoist magic could barely master it.
Azure Princess Jin Cheong Lang had reached the pinnacle of this Illusion art.
Many within the palace were unaware of this powerโs existence, as she rarely used it for personal purposes.
And since she understood the potential dangers of Illusion art, she refrained from using it recklessly.
Just by using this art a few times, she could drain the minds of those around her and even allow her to issue simple commands easily.
And so, Azure Princess Jin Cheong Lang walked out of the Azure Dragon Palace without anyone to stop her.
No maid or guard she encountered could stop her.
Not only that, they even forgot they had seen the Azure Princess altogether.
Even the sensation of someone reaching deep into their heart and twisting it as they pleasedโฆ remained just a small sense of discomfort for them.
Only time can kill a fairy (immortal).
There was a reason such a saying had been passed down.
Capturing the young fairy of Azure Dragon Palace by force was impossible no matter how many troops were brought.
Even the Black Moon Unit members who encountered the Azure Princess while searching for Seol Tae Pyeong in Hwalseong District couldnโt match her Taoist magic.
From the perspective of the Black Moon Unit, it was truly unfair.
Who would have expected to see three people blessed by the divine fever, which rarely occurs even once in a lifetime, in one place?
Instead of subduing her, they had to reveal everything about where they had taken Seol Tae Pyeong. They were completely under the influence of the Illusion art.
And the same went for the Black Moon Unit members who were guarding the cabin in the wild hills of Hwalseong District.
As always, with her mouth covered by her sleeve and the hem of her robe fluttering, that tiny girl walked leisurelyโฆ they couldnโt even draw their swords.
She just kept walking and walking, yet no one could block her path.
It was said that on the path an immortal walks, trees part to make way, the sea opens itself, and mountains bow down.
As if to prove those words, the only ones who could stop the Azure Princess who kept walkingโฆ were those holding treasures like the โBlack Pearl of Jangrimโ that could resist the Illusion art.
Indeed, just before Cheongdo Palace fell into chaos. In a situation akin to the calm before the storm,
At a moment of imminent crisis that would be recorded in history,
Everyone in the palace felt an ominous foreboding.
At the training ground of the Vermilion Bird Palace, the Vermilion Princess who was quietly swinging her sword when she anxiously looked up at the sky.
At the porch of the White Tiger Palace, the White Princess who silently gazed at the courtyard.
At the Great Prison Hall, Seol Ran who was worried about Tae Pyeong when she was startled by the sudden words of White Taoist An Cheon who was in prison.
Warrior Commander Jang Rae who was inspecting the guards of the Crown Princeโs Palace.
Even the high officials of the council. Black Moon Leader Cheong Jin Myeong. And even the Crown Prince with his empty eyes.
Each one of them felt an ominous foreboding in their respective places.
Yet, the one who faced the greatest ominous foreboding was someone else.
– Black Princessโฆ you shouldnโt be doing thisโฆ!
– Wait, Tae Pyeong-ah. Just trust me!
– B-Black Princessโฆ really, you shouldnโt be doing thisโฆ!
– Do-Donโt move, Tae Pyeong-ah. Iโm a bit clumsy because itโs my first time. I might get hurt!
– You shouldnโt be the one getting hurt, Black Princess!
– A-Aahโฆ Iโm bleedingโฆ! I should have been more carefulโฆ
– Are you alright? Thatโs why I said you should stopโฆ
– Iโm fine. This kind of injury is nothing! Just waitโฆ Tae Pyeong-ahโฆ Iโll do it slowly and carefullyโฆ trust me with your bodyโฆ
– NoโฆBlack Princessโฆ you really shouldnโt be doing thisโฆ
Creeak
โโฆโฆโ
It was the Azure Princess who discovered the Black Princess โattackingโ Seol Tae Pyeong.
โAhโฆโ
โA-Azure Princessโฆโ
As soon as the Black Princess who was sitting on Seol Tae Pyeongโs waist made eye contact with the Azure Princess, the blood on her face completely drained.
And the Azure Princess had the same reaction.
Silence followed.
It felt as if time had frozen over like a sheet of iceโฆ
Even the cold of midwinter was not this bad.
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