Chapter 104: Ask and Go Double! (2/2)
“…How could you call it a sreed with you if we’re facing an event at a dangerous level lower than stellar-systealaxy-scale event”
“…It is”
“Not even star-cluster, but galaxy”
“…”
“Thus, what I did was no ss and it led to so h escaped Zelit’s nose and lips “I…think I’le…I can’t see what’s in front of me I don’t knohat to do at all” After that, a silence as heavy as a boulder pressed down upon them
For a moment, Chi-Woo wondered what he should say, but in the end, he decided to comfort Zelit first “There’s no need for you to carry everything on your shoulders If you think you can’t do it, you can ask someone else to take your place”
“And that’s exactly how things ended up like this” Zelit clenched his teeth “I almost crushed our only hope…with my own hand”
Chi-Woo felt aard; Zelit seemed to be more emotionally hurt than he’d expected As Zelit said, he wasn’t only feeling troubled because he felt guilty about suggesting Chi-Woo to be on the exploration team to find food; ever since he arrived at Liber, Zelit had been feeling stressed It felt like he was getting tested every second he was here
He had endured in the beginning; he tried to do so to make the situation better and worked hard to do what he could But they had all been useless Moreover, he had even brought about the worst result, and they al and suppressing his frustrations so far, finally broke down at that point
After experiencing firsthand what happened due to Chi-Woo’s absence, he had finally given in to his eless “I…knowpause “This is the limit Noabove h and sturdy like a rock wall On Liber, I’m—”
“It must be nice” Chi-Woo suddenly interjected
“…What?”
“Mr Zelit, if your li and hard wall…,” Chi-Woo continued while Zelit looked confused, “When you’re able to break through it, it will be a very reliable ground that will allow you to stand on”
…Yes, Chi-Woo was right—if he could break through it
“How?”
“By holding our hands together”
Zelit didn’t respond He couldn’t grasp if Chi-Woo was being serious or joking
“Let’s do it together If it’s difficult to do on your oe can do it together”
Zelit wasn’t so dense that he wouldan offer to him for the second time Zelit opened his mouth, but it was difficult for hi his reply
“But…if I, again…” Zelit’s words ca out each syllable from his throat He was clearly scared He was scared that in a situation where he was constantly treading on thin ice, he ain Liber’s World had disappeared; it was a planet where heroes couldn’t be heroes As a result, he had become weak Rather than a hero, he was sajaechon,[1]” Chi-Woo suddenly spoke up “It means that humans make the plans, but the fulfillment of those plans are dependent on the heavens”
“Does it mean that fate has already been decided then?”
“No”
Zelit gave his own interpretation of what the saying meant, but Chi-Woo shook his head “It s that can’t be done” He shtly and continued, “Let’s htly trembled
“Ah, but please don'tZelit’s reaction “Mr Zelit, you’re just here to state your opinions andZelit’s condition fro that Chi-Woo definitely wanted to say to hiestions In the first place, I was the one who decided to agree to your plan”
Zelit flinched
“I’ll be estions into consideration, and I’ll beevery decision related to this matter So, if this doesn’t work out, it’s because I failed It’s not your fault, Mr Zelit”
It was the first time Zelit opened his eyes since Chi-Woo visited
“Of course, I’ll be taking most of the credit if it’s a success” Zelit saw a soft so well, it’ll be troubleso, okay?” Chi-Woo folded his ar with me a little bit since you need to recover your honor”
Zelit’s pupils shook Zelit was not too stupid to knohat Chi-Woo was hinting at Sending a food exploration teaested it to Chi-Woo, and hadn’t forced his plan on him Chi-Woo was the one who made the final decision, and he failed because of his own lack of skills, so there was no reason for Zelit to feel guilty for suggesting Chi-Woo to go on the explorationa restaurant and guild and inn… Things like that”
“…”
“What about you, Mr Zelit?”
“…”
“What do you want to do?’
“…A ic tower” Zelit had realized his li at Liber, but it didn’tIf he couldn’t be the main character, he should at least look for ways to provide support to the ic tower Mages were strong and useful everywhere As a e himself, he wanted to provide an environh affinity for ic develop and improve their skills He wanted to help the main hero ould save this World in any way possible
“You wanted to create a ic tower? Or do you still want to do it?”
“I want to create it”
“Then you have to get up,” Chi-Woo said cheerfully “Is it all right for the future owner of the ht now?”
“…No…” While Zelit looked at Chi-Woo, the skin around his eyes reddened When his vision began to grow blurry, he quickly covered his face
“H?”
“What do you ? My eyes hurt because it’s been a while since I’ve seen the sun”
“You’re a crybaby”
“Hey” Zelit wiped his eyes and made a serious expression Chi-Woo silently lifted both of his hands After a while, Zelit slowly sat up After letting out a sigh, his foggyhis heart hadimportant to tell ive me a bit more time? Just one day,” Zelit continued “I want to first sleep without being bothered by anything I also want to wash after not washi+ng for a long time, and then I want to hear your story” It was difficult for Zelit to give his suggestion or even listen to Chi-Woo in this condition, so he wanted to prepare hiive Chi-Woo his full concentration
Even though Chi-Woo didn’t have much time, a smile appeared on his face Chi-Woo had always had a favorable impression on Zelit because Zelit was fair There were tiated people like a police, but on the other hand, he kne to listen to the other party Just the fact that he asked Chi-Woo to give him time to properly listen to his story was proof of this character Anyway, it turned out it had been a good thing for Chi-Woo to get onehis fake naot up from his seat and said, “Just one day is fine”
“It seems like you don’t have o to your place”
“Even if you’re going to sleep, you should at least eat before you sleep I find it difficult to sleep when I’ this tothe utensils move around the bowls, Chi-Woo quietly closed the door
The next day, Chi-Woo had a visitor As pro well, as well as washi+ng hihly He took a few deep breaths in front of the door and knocked
“A moment please” Soon, the door opened Chi-Woo s-headed hero with a thick book on his side, his face clean and his robe neat The Zelit that Chi-Woo had been familiar with had returned
“You cao in?”
“Of course Please coreeably; the door closed behind hi on thetheir future paths
1 谋事在人，成事在天 It’s a commonly known idiom in asian countries ☜