Chapter 203: Two Stars to Seven Stars (10) (1/2)
Chapter 203: Two Stars to Seven Stars (10)
They finally returned to the capital Considering how many times they almost died in their recent battle with Zepar, it was a miracle that they all were able to return in one piece There was no tih, as Noel was still unconscious on his back
For Chi-Woo, the fact that soht him unendurable distress It seemed he would only be able to rest in peace once he healed her Thus, as soon as the team passed the castle walls, he announced, “Thank you all for your hard work”
“Ahhh! Finally…?” Jin-Cheon stretched his ar when he looked back at Chi-Woo
“I will take my leave first since Ms Noel needs to be treated,” Chi-Woo said, but he stopped when he saw everyone looking at hi
“Is there a way to treat her immediately?” Apoline asked, and Chi-Woo shook his head
“No, that’s not it, but…”
“Then why are you speaking as if you will figure things out on your own?”
“?”
“Do you not believe in us? Or is there so?” Apoline said in an accusatory tone, and Chi-Woo fell silent
“We also have responsibility over what happened to this woot separated; she helped saveIt is our turn to return the favor”
“Yes, she’s one of the people who saved ht for me to pay her back properly,” Abis added, and Jin-Cheon sreement
“It’s not like we don’t knohat you are thinking, boss, but the expedition isn't over yet,” Nangnang also walked over and gave his two cents
“Although it was a team we created in a hurry, she was one of us We won’t be able to call ourselves heroes if we turn away frooal is reached,” Apoline said
“Yes, that’s right” Jin-Cheon nodded and glanced at Apoline “You only stated facts, but…it’s surprising cohed and quickly added, “Lady Apoline” at the end when one of Apoline’s eyebrows rose
“I thought you teren’t on good terms,” Jin-Cheon then asked Apoline
“…That’s true, but that’s a separate s from reason, um, Lady Apoline”
“Yes, we aren’t fond of each other, and I have absolutely no desire to become so, but this hero didn’t run away from the expedition, nor did she betray us If what Mr Ru Amuh told us is the truth, she fulfilled more than 100 of her role as a teaht for me to treat her as such,” Apoline spoke like there was no other option even if she was unwilling
“And,” she sighed while looking at Jin-Cheon “You don’t have to address me formally from now on”
“Huh? Really?”
“Do as you wish It’s exhausting to see you struggle every time you talk to me,” Apoline said, and Jin-Cheon cheered
“I have been waiting for you to say that I knew not all Celestial Lights were so up-tight!”
Apoline eyed Jin-Cheon disapprovingly at his offensive words, but she let it slide and cleared her throat “You said your na in manners, you have skills that live up to your confidence”
“Oh hts? I didn’t dothe fact that you hadn’t chosen a deno hireat favor, she extended her hand “How about it? After everything ent through, why don’t we at least save each other’s contacts?”
Jin-Cheon’s eyes turned wide at her unexpected offer “Uh…oh, really? That’s great for me!” He responded after a beat and reached out
“Ha, I can’t believe I ahts to my friend list I really succeeded in life”
Apoline raised her head seeing Jin-Cheonher as one of his contacts This was a nor the fame of her family’s name After that, Apoline turned to look at one particular person to see if he would regret his actions, yet Chi-Woo wasn’t looking at her There was a look of astonishht everyone would leave since the expedition was over He expected them to not care what happened to Noel even if they pitied her, but that didn’t happen, and they all agreed the expedition would only end once they helped heal their injured companion They all accepted this fact like it was only natural
ht he itnessing the dignity of a true hero and felt his heavy heart lighten slightly He thought Noel would truly recover if he got all of their help
And seeing that Chi-Woo didn’t show much response but pure astonishment for his teammates, Apoline snorted and said with her arent, I think we can rest for the night Let’s all go back to our respective houses for today Get some sleep and meet up tomorrow to discuss Then…” Apoline was about to say they should part hen she turned around and suddenly flinched
“!”
She wasn’t the only one who reacted like that
Thud, thud—</eh the silence, and when everyone saho it was, their faces stiffened A man stopped in front of the expedition team
“Y-You are…” Apoline stuttered She didn’t need to finish her sentence It was Choi Chi-Hyun Everyone fell silent at his appearance, and the ate as a house had fallen on the from the pressure This hadn’t happened even when they faced the great deh to crush Zepar like a s Even Evelyn tensed It was unbelievable, but she felt more power from this man than the Abyss’ two uy…’</euy who toyed around with her easily while she was the Abyss’ witch The expedition teaend’s sudden appearance, but Chi-Woo expected it He supposed Chi-Hyun e Chi-Woo sent before arriving at the capital