Solo Swordmaster

#Side Story 3. Bluebird in Pursuit of Happiness (2)

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About half a year.

But for her, about 20 years.

As a result of following Limon for a while, Yuna-kyung’s liver grew so big that it almost came out of her stomach.

It had to be that way.

What she and Limon dealt with over those long years was the constellation.

He was a transcendental person who commanded dozens and hundreds of absolute beings like servants and possessed the entire power of the world.

Even if it was only at the level of assisting Limon, the experience of fighting such constellations was truly beyond imagination.

Now, it’s hard to feel any tension when dealing with an absolute absolute.

…okay.

The opponent is an absolute being.

Even if it’s just one person.

Nevertheless, there were two reasons why Yuna-kyung had no choice but to break out in a cold sweat at this moment.

This is because the gaze surrounding her now was not at all that of an ordinary absolute person.

Seven princesses who completed the dragon’s true blood.

The gaze of these women, who were completely different from those created with the power of stars, made Yuna-kyung freeze.

It was something that could not be helped.

The calm atmosphere they created was enough to make even the constellations that claimed to be transcendental want to just roll up their tails and run away.

I winced.

That was why.

The reason why Yuna-kyung habitually retreated to the safest place.

‘ah.’

But right after that.

Yuna-kyung realized.

That it was a mistake.

The moment she unknowingly slipped into Limon’s arms, the princesses’ gaze towards her became even colder.

Again.

Why?

It’s as cold as if you were thrown naked into Siberia.

Why does it feel like a body without sweat glands is covered in cold sweat?

When Yuna-kyung, unable to bear the pressure, froze and swallowed dry saliva.

The silence is broken.

The voice I heard.

“Huh… You have a better eye for men than I imagined, my brother’s pet.”

“That’s right. “He is the ideal type that I would fall in love with.”

“I don’t know how many men like that there are.”

“If you would like me to find an ideal type that fits your criteria, I am willing to cooperate…”

Silver eyes as cold as ice.

A more expressionless face than usual.

Lips filled with pessimistic cynicism.

A faint smile, as if wearing a mask.

Obviously, the words themselves are light and even friendly.

Surprisingly, in front of Yuna-kyung, whose expression in her eyes and voice showed no signs of kindness, her expression hardened.

Hasneti asked bluntly.

“What do you mean you want to ask our opinion?”

“What do you think it means?”

“well. If you think about it normally, it would be like Rose said, asking for help in finding the ideal type that fits those conditions.”

Grinning.

Li Qingyu said.

A compromise solution that will resolve this situation most easily and avoid the cold gaze directed at Yu Na-kyung.

And….

“Or it means forgetting the topic and thinking about a pet that covets something it shouldn’t.”

[…!]

Is it telekinesis?

It must be telekinesis.

Otherwise, there would be no way for me to suddenly feel my heart being squeezed and all the blood draining out of my body.

Their gaze was that sharp and painful.

However, Charlotte continued speaking as if it was still not enough.

“So which one was it?”

Is it electronic?

Is it the latter?

Depending on the answer, their opinions will also change.

Limon, who was looking at Charlotte, who asked the question on behalf of all princesses in a calm, if not languid manner, but with a clear weight, opened his mouth.

“What are you doing, Na-kyung? “I have to answer quickly.”

[…yes? The answer? Me?]

“Yes. “This is a question that only you can answer.”

Why did you suddenly detonate a bomb in front of all the brides and then delay answering yourself?

Yuna-kyung, who looked at Limon with a dumbfounded expression, stiffened after hearing the next words.

“Because you haven’t told me all the conditions for your ideal type yet.”

[….]

“Tell me the conditions you couldn’t mention back then. As you said before, as the owner, I will take responsibility to find you a mate.”

No matter how absurd it is.

Absurd or not.

Does not matter.

No matter how many years it takes.

He said he would find someone who fits the conditions.

Seeing Limon speaking calmly, Yuna Kyung had no choice but to remain silent.

I was not offended by his attitude of taking responsibility as a pet owner and saying he would find a mate for the pet.

Trust in him.

The years we have spent together so far.

Above all, those quiet eyes.

Because Limon let me know that he was never doing this to ignore me or to harass me.

‘Ah…’

Because I know him better than anyone else.

Yuna-kyung could understand.

If Limon had been alone, he wouldn’t have done something like this out of nowhere.

But because there is already a bride.

Because you shouldn’t decide on your own.

…to remember her confession.

After making up her own mind and looking at the strict yet kind man who gave her a ‘chance’.

Yuna-kyung closed her eyes.

And after taking a short deep breath.

I got out of Limon’s arms and opened my eyes.

Slurp.

Soft starlight spreads.

The blue bird disappears.

What appeared instead was a woman.

Perhaps because of the aftereffects of wandering through the gaps in time and space, she was unable to become a star fairy and took on the appearance of a half-human and half-bird.

However, with an expression of utmost serious determination.

Yuna-kyung looked at the princesses.

Just looking at those deep, cold gazes makes my heart feel heavy.

This is especially true because, although she may have maintained a relatively amicable relationship with the seven princesses and received favor, she has never been hated.

But she knew too.

That this is natural.

The only reason she was treated with consideration by the princesses until now was because she was Limon’s pet.

The moment you cross that line, the favor will be reversed and you will be resented.

This is especially true due to the dragon’s extremely possessive nature.

“Honestly, my ideal type doesn’t really matter. “The person I like was decided from the beginning.”

Nevertheless, Yuna-kyung did not hesitate any longer.

I just looked at Limon with determination.

Before falling into a gap in space and time.

No, for the 20 years we were together.

…No, actually, before I was reincarnated.

To say what I’ve had in my heart for so long that I needed to say but couldn’t.

“I like that team leader.”

My heart is pounding.

My head gets hot.

My voice naturally trembles.

I want to cover my face and run away right away.

But, suppressing all those feelings, I finally finish speaking.

“So please. Please allow me to become the team leader’s bride.”

That moment.

She thought.

-I committed it.

Now that I had confessed this in front of everyone, there was no turning back.

But now, there was no longer any fear or worry left in Yu Na-kyung’s mind.

What will they answer?

Only that one thought filled my head.

And at the end of looking at Yu Na-kyung with cold eyes.

Charlotte said abruptly.

“Why are you telling us that?”

“…yes?”

“It means the person you are talking to is wrong.”

“….”

Yuna-kyung was prepared to hear extremely harsh words, but when she heard something so unexpected, she made a blank expression.

Voices came one after another.

“Ha, I never thought I would live to share my brother with a pet.”

“It’s already nine anyway. Even if it adds one or two more, it’s still there.”

“If you ask me if it really doesn’t matter, it’s hard to answer honestly, but it’s not enough to ignore the fact that you saved the swordsman’s life.”

“If you were a shameless crow who couldn’t even confess his feelings cowardly and opened his beak and waited for love to fall, I wouldn’t have been able to tolerate it.”

“The fact that you said this in front of us is proof that you are qualified.”

“If it’s what my master wants, I just follow.”

To be honest, it seems like he doesn’t want to.

The gaze is still not pretty.

Nevertheless, the princesses take a step back, revealing that they have no intention of going against it.

“It is a good thing that the number of people who admire Sangkong is increasing, so I am happy as a small concubine.”

“Point out. The alpha male is strong. Cool. It is natural to have many females. “There is no reason to object.”

And Geomhugwa Geomryeong, who had not shown much jealousy compared to the princesses in the first place, readily accepted Yu Na-kyung’s honest confession.

Looking at Yuna-kyung, who had a dumbfounded expression in an atmosphere that was so different from what I had expected.

Limon chuckled.

“Everyone says that.”

“Why, why are you like me?”

“Don’t say anything disparaging about yourself.”

“….”

“Otherwise, it’s pathetic that I decided to accept your confession.”

I flinch.

Yuna-kyung trembled.

And then he asked, his voice trembling without realizing it.

“Are you accepting it?”

“I promised you that I would find you a partner.”

“…just. “Because of your promise?”

“If it was simply because of a promise, I wouldn’t have asked for everyone’s understanding like this.”

“….”

Other people might not know.

Because I believed that she would be recognized.

To give her the opportunity to go beyond being just a pet and become her full-fledged bride.

He is now gently comforting the subject who threw himself into Yongdam Geomhyeol (龍潭劍穴) without any prior notice.

So shameless.

It’s extremely clever.

As shameless as it is kind.

Nevertheless, after looking at his former boss and former owner, whom he had fallen in love with, even in his handsome appearance, he had become hardened for a long time.

In the end, Yuna-kyung closed her eyes again.

And after sighing deeply.

I quietly opened my mouth.

“Then, team leader. “Would you please come with me to get permission?”

“allow?”

“yes.”

A little embarrassing.

But much more comfortable.

Na-kyung Yu continued speaking seriously with a look of strange determination on her face.

“If I want to become the team leader’s bride, there is someone I need to ask for understanding first.”

* * *

Jeopuk Jeopuk.

quietly.

They walked away.

Along the passage I’ve been to before.

Just the two of us, no one else.

However, among Limon’s brides, only he and Yuna-gyeong had no complaints or regrets about coming here.

Not only had we already decided to follow Limon’s choice regarding Lord Yuna, but we also knew that only the two of us had to come here this time.

So take the waterway.

After walking down a long passage.

The moment they finally arrived in front of the huge golden door at the end of the wide passage.

Sigh.

A little heavy.

The golden door opens.

What appeared was a transparent lake.

It was a beautiful space that made viewers gasp in amazement as clear water lapped around the roots of a huge tree.

And the center of the lake.

On the throne among the tree roots.

She was sleeping quietly.

More beautiful and mysterious than all these scenery.

However, he was bound as if he were bound by tree roots and tubes extending from the throne.

The queen of the most noble fairies in the world slowly opened her closed eyes only after the two people appeared.

And when I saw Limon and Yuna-kyung, a bright smile appeared on their sickly faces.

“Welcome, everyone.”