EPISODE 48. A little help

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Be quiet.

Elohim hid me in his arms. The pressure on his shoulder disappeared and breathing became much more comfortable when he hugged me.

Let this child go.

He spoke to someone in the cave without hastily touching my leg, which was held in the soil. Kugung, the ground shook once more.

He is not an intruder. Step back now.

The cold air that shook me came from Elohim, and at the same time, the pure white light grew stronger. Then the vines, which were holding my ankles strongly, disappeared.

At that moment, when a pure white light illuminated the dark inside of the cave, I could see it. The eyes of a creature so huge that it couldnt be described in words.

Green eyes were vertical with a pointed pupil in the centre. As Elohims power diminished, the owner of the eyes that were hidden in darkness again let me go and hid its presence inside the cave.

Se-hyun-ah. Can you stand up?

yes.

However, contrary to the answer, my body could hardly move. Elohim looked at me for a moment and then gently lifted me up.

I, I can walk

Stay still.

He rolled his little back in the corner and put the shivering fox on his shoulder and then walked slowly.

Lets go back.

Every time Elohims pure white bare feet touched it, green buds sprouted from the black soil, but it withered and died in an instant. As he walked leisurely through the dark forest, there wasnt a single smile on his face.

Im sorry. I came in without your permission.

Its okay.

At that moment, Elohims golden eyes, who looked down at me, briefly flashed.

Se-hyun-ah, I already know that you came to save this child. Rather, I am in a position to be grateful.

Im sorry to bother you. Its not that Im angry. Rather than being angry

Elohim couldnt finish his words with a sad face and shut his mouth.

What is the identity of the being in the cave?

He is the kid who lived with us.

Like the fox?

He lived before these children were born.

Elohims face, who answered calmly, was too dark.

He was Elahahs favourite child. Thats why I couldnt possibly kill him.

was he different from what he is now?

Yeah.

As the darkness grew fainter, I could see the entrance to the forest I had entered. Auung, I heard a cat cry from afar.

The child ate the fruit. Thats how he had changed since then.

If its a fruit

Have you not seen it before? The fruit of an apple tree.

Those words reminded me of an apple tree covered in gold and shining brilliantly. A strange fruit that charmed those who came close.

The fruit has the power to realize the desire of the one holding it. So, its dangerous to eat carelessly.

It seems that he ate it without knowing it.

No.

At my words, Elohim twisted his eyes and smiled.

Kali fed him. Directly.

Kali took the fruit and fed him, and that child changed because of Kalis desire.

When I came out of the forest, the cosmos flowers swayed in the wind. Then the relieved fox came down to the ground and rubbed the cat that was waiting for us.

I couldnt answer and kept my mouth shut. I didnt know what comfort to give.

Its the price of loving someone who shouldnt you love.

Elohim, leaving the fox and the cat alone, passed the cosmos flower garden and headed towards the temple. This was already the second time I had passed this road in his arms.

Soon the sun was setting. It was really beautiful to see the sunset sky and transparent papers fluttering around.

Elahah

I looked up at the scarlet-coloured sky and asked cautiously.

Is he okay?

He is different from me.

Elohims long hair, walking towards the temple, looked crimson in the setting sun. I wanted to touch it because it was as pretty as a jewel, but my body still didnt even budge.

Elahah he really loves Kali with all his heart. He had believed and relied on her and considered her as a family.

I remembered Elahah, who was recording nonstop in the library. Was he still looking at me?

He wants Kali to die more than anyone else, but he still loves her.

He will carry the scars he received from Kali for the rest of his life.

Returning to the room inside the temple, Elohim laid me on the bed. My hands trembled slightly as I forced my stiff arms up.

The flowers that bloom near the cave have a paralyzing effect. It will be released naturally after about an hour, so dont force yourself to move and rest.

All right.

Thank you for saving Fox. If it werent for you, he would definitely be dead.

Why did he suddenly go there?

Well I will find out while youre resting. Ill scold him.

As usual, Elohim, who smiled softly, patted my forehead a few times before leaving the room.

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Piiik. Piik.

The fox, lying on the table with his belly visible, found me and hurriedly got up and cried. I was reassured by the sight.

How are you?

Its alright.

I lightly answered Elohim who brought the finished dish from the kitchen and sat down. Then the fox walked over near my hand and fell down.

Piii. Piiik. Pik.

Whats wrong with you?

Since we had maintained a certain distance from each other, the foxs behaviour was very awkward. But even if my hand slightly avoided him, he continued to come and rub against me.

You saved him, Se-hyun-ah. Thats why he likes you.

It was burdensome I stared at the fox that was staring at me with dazzling eyes for a moment, then pushed the tip of his nose straight out.

Did you really scold him? It looks like hes super excited.

Umm. I did scold him, but I cant even beat that little kid, so its hard to properly scold him.

Thats true.

The fox lightly bit my finger, pushing the tip of his nose. It was a playful level compared to the last time the marks were left.

Why did you go into the forest?

Do you remember the story that the fox was born with difficulty?

Yes.

He seems to be very concerned about not being able to use invisibility alone among the brothers. Seeing that he went into the forest to awaken his power. There is no place for adventure in this place other than that forest.

Seriously.

I couldnt help but laugh in vain. What did a little kid do? I deliberately grabbed the foxs soft cheeks and pulled it out. Piiik! The fox struggled as if to let go.

After tormenting the fox for such a long time, I could feel the soft fur around my ankles. I looked down to see a little rabbit with a round body, twitching the tip of his nose and looking up at me.

Oh

It was the rabbit I hadnt seen in a long time. The rabbit, which had pricked its ears with its front paws raised, jumped, stepped on the chair, and came up on the table. I thought he would fly like the fox.

Although they were brothers, they seemed to have different personalities just as they looked different. The rabbit hopped up to the fox, sitting with his legs crossed and wagging its bountiful tail.

It was kind of cute to see white and fluffy kids gathered. As I looked with a happy smile, the rabbit with its front paws swung straight at the fox.

Ppaak!

Gasp!

Piiik! Piiik!

As soon as I was startled by the sound of a heavy blow, the fox, who was beaten, cried loudly. With that or not, the rabbit raised its front paw once more.

Wa, wait! Wait a minute!

I held the fox crying in my arms because he was about to hit him again.

Whats this all of a sudden?

At my cry, Elohim explained with a bright face.

It seems that he has come to scold his younger brother.

No, but still, where are you going to hit this little kid

Piiii.

Knowing that I was on his side, the fox clung to me and began to whine sadly. The rabbit, who had been quietly staring at me and the fox at the table, stomped his foot this time.

He should hit him more, Se-hyun, he says hes dissatisfied because you blocked him.

No you can scold him, but hitting the head is a little too much. I heard in the past that hitting the head kills brain cells and makes you dumber

Thud! Thud!

I tried hard to make excuses, but it didnt work on the rabbit. As he stomped even harder, I quietly shut up.

He seems very annoyed.

El since the broadcast of the situation is now over, can you please stop him?

Oh, Im sorry. Its so much fun.

Elohim lifted the rabbit and threw him out of the window. The rabbit, who flew through the air without any problem, glared at me once and left the temple.

Thats scary.

Hes an exceptionally warlike kid compared to his other brothers.

But he looks like a rabbit. ( )

Um? Doesnt it suit him more because hes a rabbit?

The fox didnt come down from my shoulder even when the brother, who scolded him, went away. It seemed that the pain was still in the place that I saw the rabbit hit his head with his front paw.

The rabbit creatures have been bad-tempered for a very long time. Its different from his cute looks.

Is, is that so? I didnt know.

If you think about the realistic ecosystem, of course, the fox cant be won, but Anyway, its probably because hes the strictest among them, so whenever the brothers cause problems, he always comes and scolds them.

It was no different with people. I chuckled and grabbed the foxs neck, which was still clinging to my shoulder, and lowered him to the table.

This time, I was surprised and stop him, but theres no next time. You did something to be scolded.

Thats right. You must never go into that forest again, Fox-ya. ()

Piiii

When I and Elohim nagged at the same time, the fox drooped his four ears and turned his body away from me. A lot happened, really.

By the way, I have something to tell you, Se-hyun-ah.

Yes?

Dont you have another question for me?

I didnt know what he was talking about, Elohim raised the corners of his lips as I stared blankly.

There is a pattern you found at the gate in D17 Area. You must be curious.

Ah.

I went with Ha Tae-heon and found an underground pattern. I nodded quickly and asked.

Of course, I want to know. Whether the weapon exists or if there is a way to get it.

As you expected, its true that the weapon exists.

Elohim, who smiled brightly with the corners of his eyes folded, added.

But I think you will need my help to get it.

Els help?

Yes. On the day you return to Korea, I will connect the passage to the underground of that gate, so lets see it. With me.