MEMORIZE

Shaking. Shaking.

The round moon is floating in the sky and the sound of grassworms is heard quietly near the campsite. Under the starry night sky, I sat on a broad grass and burned the beginning of the year.

In fact, it was time for me to go into the fire. However, when I changed shifts, I had asked for a brief understanding from the users who were on duty with me and had left. Because I had something to do separately.

I threw my eyes to one side, sucking deeply into the beginning of the year. In front of her were Ko Yeon-joo, standing upright, and a man kneeling in front of her. His attitude of looking up at the performance seemed somewhat powerless. His face was so haggard that it was indescribable, and his eyes were blank with a light gray.

"So, except for two out of eight, everyone is blaming Baek Seo-yeon?"

"Everyone doesn't show up on the outside, so I don't know about resentment. But sometimes I think I have complaints. Me, too.”

"Yes, yes. It must be sad that you can't even loot it if you put it on the track. Right? Then how are the two of you related to Baek Seo-yeon?”

"Yes, Lee Hae-in, Lee Ga-in. Lee Hae-in is known to have been together since the rite of passage, and Lee Ga-in was made by Baek Seo-yeon herself as a vagabond. I don't know the details, but they showed close relationship to the point where I can say that they are the henchmen of Baek Seo-yeon. Among the vagabonds, it's called a bit of an unusual personality, but it follows....”

Ko smiled satisfactorily and gently turned her face to look at me. With a nod, she blinked a couple of times and shook her hand lightly. Then the man's eyes regained their original light and immediately sank his head into the floor. It must have been quite hard for the rough nasal sound to be heard all the way.

"Well done. He's left here and gone first."

"What about Suhyun?"

"I'll just grab a few things and follow you."

Ko tilted her head for a moment, but soon turned around and started walking. The man was still shaking his shoulders. I skimmed him over and moved to the campsite.

The campsite where darkness fell was quiet. He glanced back at the campsite, but soon turned to the campfire to see if it was me. I heard occasional snoring, but I took care not to wake up and packed the things I needed. A bowl of animal meat stew, a bottle of clean bottled water, and a bottle of healing potion left over from dinner tonight. It was a moment when I was about to pack everything I needed and head to the place where the firebeats were gathered.

"I'm coming, too."

A young voice grabbed the collar. The main character of the voice was an assassin girl who played well with Ansol. The girl's face reflected in the bonfire was filled with boredom, as she was a bit bored to stand alone. I refused at once.

"No."

"Why?"

"You're still young."

Since the capture of the vagrants, the number of emergency guards has been changed to three shifts, four at a time. But today, something special was going to happen, so the vagrants were separated. However, it was impossible to stop the fire on one side, and at least one person was needed to protect the campsite. And the assassin girl won that one.

"I'll send the vagabond watchmen over here soon, so hang out with them.”

"No, they're not funny. I'm going to go, too.”

"If you keep nagging me, I won't let you play with Ansol from now on.”

"You're so cheap."

The assassin girl rose with a grim face and sat down again at this word. It was not long before I thought it was cute to see me with a sulky face. I smiled inwardly and activated my third eye.

1. Name : Koo Ye-ji (1st year)

2. Class: Normal, Assassin, Runner.

3. Jinmyeong · Nationality: Still a pure girl · Korea

4. Gender (Sex): Women (15)

5. Propensity: Neutral and Good

[Muscular strength 52][Integral endurance 65][Intimidatedness 81][Physical strength 63][Magical strength 67][Lucky 58]

(Capacity points are 4 points left.)

It's been a year... It's pretty good.'

"Hey, just leave me out of it. I hate you."

Listening to the resentful girl, I turned and immediately approached the fallen vagabond. He was still on the ground and couldn't raise his head. In fact, it was no wonder that the company was beaten by its users for more than two weeks.

"Get up."

I tried to kick the vagabond in the head, but I changed my mind and helped him get up by grabbing his arm. He immediately lifted himself up. The vagabond blinked three or four times to start flaring his nose, as if it was unexpected to hold his arm. It seemed to smell the stewed meat that had been heated up. I pretended to eat big meat in a spoon and glanced at him.

"Do you want a bite?"

The vagabond bowed his head urgently. There is something that has been done so far, so the rejection will happen on its own. But he didn't miss the gulp, so he brought the spoon close to his mouth.

“…….”

The vagabond didn't take the bait at once. However, he was looking at the spoon alternately with a conflicting face.

In that state, there was a quiet silence. I checked the vagabond's condition with my third eye and then opened my mouth calmly.

"Aren't you going to eat?”

And it was a moment when I tried to back out. The vagabond closed his eyes and snapped at the spoon. Soon a look of indescribable expression began to appear on his face. It's been a while since I had a proper meal. Should I say it's touching? However, Ko Yeon-ju's cooking skills were outstanding, and he gave out only enough food and drinks not to die.

"Let's go when you're done eating. Back to the original position."

"…Thank you."

I burst into laughter at the vagabond's reply and turned to the place where the firebundles were.

Thank you. I suddenly wondered if this was a situation to be grateful for.

*

After walking for about five minutes, I began to see the vacant lot and lights in front of me. Eight vagrants were lined up in a row on their knees in the vacant lot. It was a very sad situation to be bullied by users who couldn't eat and sleep properly. Except that the other person is a vagabond.

I haven't touched the vagabonds since I burst the mana circuit. To be exact, I was sitting on the sidelines of users' behavior.

Baek Seo-yeon was one of the vagabonds who became famous in the first episode, but she was also directly or indirectly related to me. I knew her personality or characteristics to some extent and planned accordingly. That's why we've condoned users' actions so far. You don't have to stop me from acting in accordance with my plan.

Anyway, it was time to start the first step of the plan.

"Suhyun, you're here. But that's...Stu? Why did you bring it?"

When I entered the vacant lot, Ko pretended to know. I nodded lightly and let the vagabond in.

Users were not taking any particular action. Perhaps because there was a high performance, he seemed to be looking around. When the vagrants, who were kneeling in a row, laid down bowls and water in front of them, everyone's eyes immediately gathered. I turned around for a moment and looked back at the users. They all had a curious look on their faces as if they felt something strange about my behavior.

I calmly opened my mouth with a strong meaning that I would not take objections.

"I'll be the only one watching the vagabonds today. Others, go back to the camp and stand on the watch."

There are currently 4 users here. Except for me and Ko Yeon-joo, there were two of them in total. Single-armed user, raped female priest. The two turned to a sullen face as if they were disappointed that they couldn't bother the vagabond properly today. At that time, I caught one person thinking and going around.

"There, Priest, wait a minute."

"Yes, yes?"

"Will you stay here for a while, Priest?”

“……?”

The female priest looked blank and soon nodded and turned away. Soon after, I slowly looked around after confirming that the one-armed user was going back to the campsite alone. The son-in-law was silent. Special guest and helper Ko Yeon-joo, just in case priest. And 9 vagrants. The stage is set.

I secretly stood in front of the vagabonds with my lips wet. They all looked up at me with a fly face. It was a moment when I was about to open my mouth like that's all.

"Stop doing the same thing."

A cold voice stopped me from speaking. As I turned to the source of the sound, I saw Baek Seo-yeon staring at me sharply.

"It's not the same thing. What do you want me to stop?"

Baek Seo-yeon looked at the stew and water in front of her and said sharply.

"I know what you're doing with one night after night. If you're going to conciliate us with food, you'd better quit. I'm never going to follow you. You devil."

"That's what you think. And the devil. That's a bit harsh. I don't really remember messing with you."

"Ha, you killed your colleague, you destroyed the mana circuit, didn't you? You're the one who made us look like this, what and what?"

I didn't answer immediately. Instead, he took a cigarette out of his arms and took a bite and moxibustion.

"That's ridiculous. You're the ones who raided the city in the first place, and you're the ones who chased me. And you guys were taken prisoner. Tell me why I shouldn't have destroyed the mana circuit to take prisoners in this situation without killing the enemy.”

“…….”

Baek Seo-yeon just stared at me with a murderous look without answering. But it wasn't that uncomfortable. Humans are animals that are good at self-justification.

"I didn't touch it for sure, but I did sit on my hands. And every night, I had the shadow queen pick up the information. You vagabonds think they deserve it. Personally.”

I paused and looked at the vagabond's reactions. One interesting fact is that I could see some of them expecting something.

The vagabonds have been through a lot so far. For nearly three weeks, he was assaulted by users without sleeping. Food and drinking water were rationed to a minimum. The nightly eyes of temptation contaminated the mind and accelerated the devastation. And they must be feeling uneasy about the fact that the city is just around the corner.

Under such circumstances, the most powerful person who can decide the treatment of the vagabonds is now in place. I, who had not shown any interest so far, gave off a subtle nuance. In other words, the vagabond may have the idea of "just in case" that they can live.

"But I heard something else a while ago. I heard some of the vagabonds have circumstances. For example, being kidnapped or being a vagabond for some kind of reason..”

"Pooh. He's playing. So, you're going to save those people who have that kind of situation?"

"Baek Seo-yeon. I'm not done talking yet."

"Oh really? I'm sorry. But I'll just say one more thing. Cut the crap. Who's in your dark....”

"Shut up."

It was that moment. When my words fell, Baek Seo-yeon's shadow suddenly rose and soon sealed her mouth tightly.

"From now on, if you cut in without my permission, you'll die.

Soon after, I could see the vagabonds flinching as I sprayed them full of life around my eyes. I slowly resolved my life and stared at the vagabonds who are complaining about Baek Seo-yeon. Their eyes were sinking like never before.

"Listen, I'm not saying I'll see what's going on. I don't care about your situation, but it doesn't make you innocent. As soon as I get back to the city, I'm going to put you all on trial by the rules."

“…….”

"But I'm sure there are some of them who feel a little unfair. Or some vagabond might want to get back to being a user and start anew. I mean, I'll give you a chance anyway.”

There was a moment of silence. Oh, it wasn't exactly silence. I heard Baek Seo-yeon trying to talk somehow.

"So... you're saying you'll save me?"

It was then. I heard a tired, careful voice asking. As I turned my head, I saw a man who had a spoonful of stew earlier. I heard Baek Seo-yeon groaning next to me, but I didn't care. It's important from now on. Rather than coaxing with lame words, it should open up the possibility if you tell the maximum truth.

I shook my head slowly, with everyone looking at me and the man.

"I'm afraid I can't guarantee that. Like I said earlier, I'm going to put you all on trial."

"Well…."

"Before that, let me introduce myself. I am Kim Soo-hyun, a mechanical clan road. And over there, shadow queen Ko Yeon-joo. Have you heard of her?"

"Yes, I've heard of both of you."

The vagabond's tone has changed to a definite hooray. I continued calmly, confidently inside.

"But if you've changed your mind, it's not like there's no way out. To put it bluntly, I intend to defend as much as I can for the vagabonds who have changed their minds. Me and the shadow queen, the two of us.”

"Then…."

"And then it's entirely up to you. If there is an unfair situation, it will be revealed, and if there is a sin, you will have to do enough to cover the crime."

"If it's a ball…. You want me to sell the information."

"Think about it, we've already got most of the information about this war. But I don't think we've figured it all out. That's Baek Seo-yeon, of course, execution...No, I'm glad you're executed. Anyway, you guys aren't that bad. Are you going to be tortured to death and spitting out information through mental manipulation, or are you sure you're going to turn yourself into something you've already spit out and grab the life line? Oh, it's not a service, but it also guarantees a relatively normal prisoner life until we get to the city. And…."

I took a moment and added another word in a low voice.

"As you may feel, the Mana Circuit will still be alive. It will take some time, but we can recover enough with the power of the temple."

"Now, wait a minute….”

"That's all I have to say. I'm not gonna bring this up anymore.Anyway, decide. Either kill yourself, suffer and die, or....”

I paused and put a bowl of cooled stew and bottled water forward a little more.

"Listen to me, eat."

It was then. The man who spoke to me for the first time jumped right in front of me, and without hesitation, he threw his head into the bowl. Soon as he began to devour the stew, Baek Seo-yeon stared with incredible eyes, and other vagrants with complex feelings. And I said, looking at the scene with a feeling of satisfaction.

"Any more?"

“…….”

"If you don't have it, never mind. Then…."

"Now, wait a minute!"

*

I looked down with a curious mind. The stew and water bottle, which had been filled, were emptied clean without having to wash the dishes separately. As I turned my head to the side, I saw a man blooming at the beginning of the year with a more relieved face, and a female vagabond who later walked out. The woman was swallowing the water that Ko Yeon-ju fed with a lot of stew around her mouth.

In the end, there were two people who fell for what I said. The other seven were still in place. A few of them seemed to be cold-hearted, but they were still looking at Baek Seo-yeon, who was making crazy noises.

This is not enough yet. To be honest with you, I was going to kill them all. The information from Baek Seo-yeon was more valuable than a hundred such vagrants. But knowing so well how toxic she is, it's hard to break her mind in the usual way. So, I decided to implement the second plan.

"Go Yeon-joo. Baek Seo-yeon, please warm up."

"Hey, you stupid bastards! Are you falling for that nonsense? How can you...!”

"Stop it again."

"Eup! Eup! Eup! Eup! Eup! Eup!"

I robbed my seat and stood up. Then, he stepped back, prepared enough free space, and opened his mouth to Ko.

"Go Yeon-ju, what's the status of food and drinking water?”

"Both are not good enough. They say we can supply food, but we'll have to get the drinking water in a short time."

"Then you need to cut back on your eating mouth a little bit. I don't think I'm gonna need anyone else since there's two of us here anyway..”

I glanced over the vagabonds, saying deliberately.

"Go Yeon-ju, I need you to lend me some strength."

"I'll lend you as much as I can. Instead, you have to pay me back with interest.”

"How?"

"In bed."

I shook my head at the near-forgotten sexual joke. She grinned and approached me and asked.

"How may I help you?"

"I'm thinking of playing a simple game."

"Game?"

"You'll know when you see it. First, tie those two legs together and put them in the space in front."

Ko tilted her head, but soon followed my orders faithfully. Soon after, two women came out with their legs tied in the shadows and were placed among the vagrants. One was Lee Ga-in, known as Baek Seo-yeon's henchman, and the other was a woman who responded to me.

"And then what?"

"That's enough. Please stay that way until the end of the game."

After I finished speaking, I pulled out a Japanese sword. Then he approached the vagrants kneeling across the two women. Sunwol Shin-gum, which received moonlight, shone a cool glow and shone the faces of the remaining five. I touched the shoulder of the man I chose among them.

"Listen, you're the women's team on the left over there."

"What, what, uh, uh!"

Deep!

When he poked himself in the stomach, the man fell forward with a scream. I quickly moved on to the next batter, Lee Hae-in.

"You're the women's team on the right."

"Ah…!"

Deep!

Lee Hae-in opened her mouth with a knife stabbed in her abdomen, and then coughed up her veins.

After collecting the knife, I took out the potion I had prepared in advance from my arms. Then he shook it so that everyone could see it and opened his mouth quietly.

"The game is about Battle Royale. You two fight from now on.”

"What, what."

"Fighting. If you win, I'll save this vagabond. If you win, I'll save this vagabond.”

I pointed to men and Lee Hae-in respectively and looked at Baek Seo-yeon.

"Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Whoops!"

Baek Seo-yeon's eyes were twinkling and glowing. I put the potion back in my arms and slowly continued.

"For your information, they both die in less than 10 minutes. If we fight and win, one will live, or both will die."

Baek Seo-yeon jumped to her feet as if she couldn't stand it any longer. However, Ko seemed to be skilled in getting back to her seat soon.

"Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!"

And Lee Ga-in and the rest of the female vagabonds were staring at each other with expressions of bewilderment.

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Oh, I am really sorry. I was going to write the reunion part until 1 o'clock and upload it, but I failed to control the amount. I thought it would be possible if I saw the plot, but when I started writing...I'm so sorry I couldn't keep my promise again this time. I'll change the title of this part. I'm so sorry. We ask for your deep understanding. _(__)_

PS. I'll take a day off and do it in the next episode. Today is my mother's birthday, so I came home late because I was eating out. My head is spinning because I'm busy writing. ㅜ.ㅠ

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