MEMORIZE

Eight years ago, there was a woman on Hallplane.

She was a beautiful woman, like an angel, with an endless benevolent face and a warm smile. She was summoned suddenly like any other user, but the woman always kept her smile on her face.

Also, women were strong.

In the world of Hall Plain returning to the strong, the woman alone rejected the law. A woman as beautiful as her appearance has always wanted to help others. With loving love and affection, he always wanted to help someone.

Sometimes she's like a mother who pours out unconditional love, and sometimes she's like a caring sister.

The woman was a user who truly fulfilled her responsibilities as a strong person and respected the weak.

So many users liked the woman. Although the user has no choice but to have an enemy in a clan, the love given by the woman did not hide from the enemy. Even the user's residents were indifferent.

As a result, the users of hostile Clan also acknowledged and respected the woman.

And then, one day.

Three years ago, to be exact.

The woman gathered her usual users and opened her mouth.

- I'm going to attack the Steel Mountains this time.

It completely dissuaded users under the care of women. The notoriety of the Steel Mountains has remained.

But the woman smiled kindly and shook her head calmly.

I'm sorry, I know what you mean, but this is something I have to participate in.

Don't worry too much. I'll be back for sure.

The woman who said so eventually took part in the Iron Mountains.

Less than a few days later, news of the expedition's defeat spread throughout the North Continent. More than 5,000 people participated, but only 500 returned. The woman's name was not shown on the list of survivors.

Users who knew the woman, residents waited for her to return. I believed he would appear smiling as always.

But

Even though the days and months passed, the woman did not return.

I waited with hope, believing that I would definitely come back, but I couldn't confirm the return of the woman no matter how long I waited.

As time went by, the woman seemed to be slowly forgotten.

*

The first thing I saw was a tree that was blackened by fire.

But as soon as I got closer and checked, I felt something strange.

Two blackened branches. Two roots that are as long as branches. And the body that connects the branches with the roots.

Finally, when I checked the round shape on my body, I slowly bent my knees and touched the tree gently. It feels like touching briquettes.

…It wasn't a tree.

"Is it a body?"

"…a burnt body, to be exact."

I stood up quietly and looked back at Cho Seong-ho. It's a complex face.

"I heard there were no deaths in the Eastern Expeditionary Force. No, not to mention death, but not to be attacked.”

"Yes, it's true."

"Then what is this body?"

"…Can you come out for a moment?"

Cho Seong-ho, who spoke quietly, turned around and walked to the table. A faint light appeared on the dark tent with a thud, a sound of touching something. It was lit with a light stone.

Soon as I stepped out of the tent, I paused for a moment.

When did he come in? A man is looking at me at the entrance.

"You..."

The man bowed his head without saying anything. He looked depressed, but he looked strangely familiar.

"I'm sorry, I called because I thought it was necessary for the story. It's a user's address.

It wasn't until I heard it that I could recall the identity of the man. It was the same user who suggested a plan to attack the fire in Barbara's call-up order. If a central administration user is here now, it is likely that he participated as a liaison.

After a while, the three of us sat around the table as led by Cho Seong-ho without saying a word.

It was still dark around. Only the murky light from the lightstone illuminates the surrounding area.

Soon I heard a heavy sound of sleeper.

"Then where should I start?.”

"Koryo Road. I, I'll talk to you."

When Cho Sung-ho tried to bring it up, Zu-ho interrupted in a deep voice. Cho Sung-ho, who had been sweeping his forehead with both hands, nodded slowly. As if he hadn't slept in days, Zu Ho stared at me with red eyes.

"Mercury Road. First of all, thank you so much for coming."

"No, I'm here because of my acquaintance with Koryo Road, nothing more."

"Is that so?"

"In fact, I'm not sure what you're expecting from me yet. I don't know the situation yet. But as such, I'm going to listen to the story and judge it."

“…….”

"If I can't admit it, I'll get up right now. I don't want to hear that I heard it and ran away."

It was a remark that I thought was cold-hearted. But it was also necessary for me. I don't know what the hell they expect. But I was now a member of the Southern Expeditionary Force. Considering Han So-young, who gives her full trust, there is no room to care about other things.

There was a quiet silence for a moment.

Zu Ho seemed to exchange his eyes with Cho Sung-ho for a moment, but he lowered his head slightly.

"Yes, that's great. In a way, it's obvious."

Zu Ho, who said so, bit his mouth tightly. I think I'm going to get to the point now, so I've decided to listen.

"Mercury Road. Do you happen to know a user named Go Eun-sol?"

"Go Eun Sol?"

"Yes, I am a user of the former Golden Lion Clan, and I was one of the top ten."

"Old Golden Lion Clan, Round of 10."

I gently groped my memory. It's blurry. I can't think of a memorable contact point because almost all of the old ten have died since the Steel Mountains. I think he's a well-known user based on his memory.

At that moment, what Ko said a long time ago crossed my mind.

"Three out of the Golden Lion's top ten participated in the attack on the steel mountains. One of them. So the survival of the Golden Lion Lord has been secured, and one in two confirmed deaths. And the other one is missing.'

Oh, you mean the user?

Go Eun Sol... Come to think of it, I think I've heard of it since it's tied to the golden lion road.

"User Go Eun-sol. I think I remember hearing it a little bit."

"Oh, just in case, you knew it. I can't believe the Mercenary Road knows that. He's....”

Zu Ho was startled and said in a tearful voice. And even shivering as if he was moved. How can he be so touched that he only remembers?

Not knowing the circumstances, I shrugged. Then he looked back at the tent and spat it out.

"Is the burned body over there a user named Goeunsol?"

"No!"

Reply, I could hear immediately. Zu Ho, who had seemed to be about to die in agony, jumped to his feet. As soon as he stared, Zu Ho looked disappointed with his face that he had made a mistake.

"Oh, no. I mean. I don't think that's possible..”

"Whoo. The Commercial Road. As you saw earlier, the body was severely damaged by the fire. We don't know who it is yet."

When Zu Ho made a mistake in his parents' words, Cho Seong-ho quickly stepped in. Then, he glared at Zu Ho slightly. It sounds like a signal to shut up, but Cho Seong-ho probably will continue to talk again. It was a good thing for me, too. Cho Seong-ho was at least the one who communicated with each other.

While Zu Ho sat down on the road, Cho Sung-ho calmly caught his breath. Mokwooldae continues to move as if there is a serious conflict.

But that's for a while.

"Mercury Road. I'll tell you right away."

"Yes, that's what I wanted."

Soon after, Jo Seong-ho opened his mouth very carefully.

"If there were survivors in the Iron Mountains, would you believe it?"

"…Yes?"

"So three years ago, if the users who entered the Steel Mountains were still alive, would you believe it?"

"Pooh."

At that moment, I burst out laughing with the wind. It was a laugh that I burst out unconsciously. It seemed pretty serious, so I was a little serious, but didn't you say something out of the blue? You didn't tell me to laugh.

"Ha ha ha. Ah. I'm so sorry. I didn't expect that."

I ended up laughing again.

No, you have to say something that makes sense. Survivors? So you survived the Iron Mountains for over three years?

It's really, really impossible.

At the same time, I could realize what Cho Sung-ho and Ju-ho were misunderstanding now. I think that's what he thought when he saw the burned body. Then, I understand.

But I don't think so. As much as we know what monsters exist in the Iron Mountains, we know why such bodies came out.

Come to think of it, it's already the 9th day of the Steel Mountains. It's a little early, but they deserve to come out.

After a while, Cho Seong-ho, who is giving a blank look, calmly opened his mouth.

"You think it's a lie.”

"Rather than lying, I just can't believe it. Oh, my God. Survivors in the Iron Mountains."

"Mercury Road."

"Koryo Road? Wait a minute. I think that's what you think of the body, but let's think a little differently.”

Eventually I decided to leave my seat. Contrary to expectations, I felt that it was not a very nutritious place. Then, you just need to change those two guys' ideas a little bit.

"This is what I think. The idea is that the body is not a user, but a monster's body. Since it's an undisclosed area, isn't there a possibility of a monster similar to ours? I think this is more convincing."

"That's not it."

"Even if your body is right, it is unlikely that you are a survivor. It could be a user who secretly followed this attack and got caught in the fire. If it's you, you'll pay for it."

"…I don't think so."

Nevertheless, Cho Seong-ho did not budge. On the contrary, he shook his head and even spoke with force.

I stared at Cho Seong-ho in a sullen mood. At least that's possible. I thought I'd think about it, but it still felt strange to be stubborn.

Cho Seong-ho once or twice smacked his lips as if he felt such eyes. Then he suddenly put his hand in his arms, pulled something out, and pushed it all the way to me. Something, it was nothing less than a record.

"Let's take a look. I think I'll be talking to the Mercenary Road after that."

I tilted my head. But soon he lowered his gaze slightly. He said that, but I was going to read it as if I were being fooled.

"Contract."』

1. User Go Eun-sol and resident Julian Pitt Quran make a mutual contract according to the following:

2. User Goeunsol protects residents Julien Pitt Quran and helps as much as possible.

3. Resident Julienne Pitt Quran believes and follows the user Go Eun-sol like a real mother or sister, and does not say that he dies recklessly.

4. Contracts of 1, 2 and 3 are valid for the next four years and terminate when resident Julian Pitt Quran comes of age. However, the consent of the user Go Eun-sol is required as a guardian when terminating.

A contract between users and residents. The content itself was quite interesting. It said the exact opposite of the contract between me and Vivien.

But what am I supposed to do with this? Why did Cho Sung-ho suddenly give out this contract again?

"As I said earlier, Go Eun-sol was one of the users who participated in the Steel Mountains three years ago. Commercial Road. What do you say?"

What do you think?

Cho Sung-ho spoke quietly as if to think carefully. And looked at me with two convinced eyes.

It was then.

"Oh."

At that moment, I took a short breath of air.

User. Resident. a contract

As soon as I remembered these three relationships, I thought of a contract that was automatically executed.

I've been through it before, too. When the vagrants stormed into Mulle, the Clan were sure of my survival. Thanks to Vivienne.

If then,

"Four months ago. So when the story of the Steel Mountains came into full swing, a resident came to the Central Administration Agency. To be precise, I am."

Suddenly, I heard Zu Ho's voice, which has been still since earlier. I raised my head suddenly.

"I'll speak with a grain of salt. The resident, who became an adult this year, visited the temple with a contract. And at the temple I visited, I heard a very surprising answer."

Cool energy flows down my spine. If what follows is right with my expectations, what I thought was impossible comes true.

"Unsatisfaction with conditions…He said... Commercial Road. Please look at the fourth condition again."

Fourth condition. Upon termination, the consent of the user Go Eun-sol is required as a guardian.

"No way…."

Zu Ho nodded silently.

And I opened my mouth in a low voice.

"Yes, the survival of the user Ko Eun-sol is confirmed. Therefore, it is not possible to terminate the contract yet.That was the answer of the temple."

Suddenly, I felt like something was falling down.

============================ Review of the work ============================

It's the beginning of the first incident. Personally, I was most worried when I was planning this part. There were many things to consider, not just the probability of survival, but also the establishment of a contract, the relationship between the Clan, the expedition, etc. Hah, hah, hah.

Oh, everyone. I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I'll be late again tomorrow. I have to get up at 6 a.m. tomorrow and go out, but I'll be back late in the afternoon. I'll probably be busy until next Monday.

But at least I won't let the daily series go flat. After a busy day, I'll try to be a midnight serial again. Thank you. _(__)_

PS. I'll answer all the notes within the weekend.

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