Chapter 157 - Epilogue 3.4: Purgatory (2/2)

”Can't you help me?” Kyuri's voice is shaky. She blinks her eyes slowly at Wakana. ”If you distract Martha, I can go through that door.”

Wakana eyes Martha hesitantly.

”Please.” Kyuri beseeches her, ”If there ever comes a time when I can return this favour, I will return it for sure.”

Will she even remember the favour? Wakana sighs. ”Fine.”

”Yay!” The sadness in Kyuri's eyes disappears instantly. She wraps her arms around Wakana to give her a hug.

”Believe in yourself more. If you look within, you will find the answers that you are looking for.”

But what are the questions? Wakana doesn't ask. She sees Martha coming toward them. ”Kyuri, you should get prepared to leave. She's coming here.”

”Yes.” Kyuri whispers back, ”Thank you, Wakana.”

”Please have a happy life.” Wakana wishes her before she gets up and walks to Martha.

”Is something wrong?” Martha gives a glance at Kwon Kyuri who smiles warmly at Martha when their gazes meet. Martha looks at Wakana. ”Why aren't you taking the gate?”

”I have a few questions about my abilities.” Wakana stands in front of Martha, blocking her view of Kwon Kyuri. This is one of the moments when she can take advantage of her height. ”I heard that soul guardian have magic too.”

Martha exhales. ”Yes, you do. But your channels are blocked by the gifts that you received from Choi Minjae. They are part of your soul now. Your soul magic hasn't been activated either. Even if they get activated, you won't be able to use magic in the traditional way.”

”Really?” Wakana is interested to hear more. ”How do I activate my soul magic?”

”Actually, I don't know how you can activate your magic. I need to ask the higher depa--” Martha tilts her head to look at Kwon Kyuri. She finds the seat empty. Martha pushes Wakana aside and looks around for Kyuri.

Kwon Kyuri, who has managed to sneak away, opens the grey door with an excited look in her eyes.

”NO!” Martha screams, rushing toward Kwon Kyuri. Before she could grab Kyuri's arm, Kyuri slips away and jumps into the next world. The light of that world engulfs Kyuri's soul. There are loud shouts. Even the ghosts are startled. Taking that chance, Wakana runs toward the door that leads to the bridge.

Besides, wasn't there a prophecy? She's supposed to meet Choi Minho on the hospital roof.

She hasn't figured out whether she loves him or not. She has no idea whether she's the right person for him.

But Kwon Kyuri would still choose Kang Si An. The time-traveller would risk everything to be with Kang Si An again. She wouldn't leave Kang Si An alone in a strange world.

Then, how could she leave Minho alone? He's been following her since the age of ten. If he has moved on by now, she would be glad. Nevertheless, she needs to check on him.

Wakana opens the door to the bridge and flounces out of the purgatory hall.