What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 913

The Fifth Season (5)

I hurriedly got out of the imperial carriage and released copious amounts of Aether to help Gyu revert to his true form!

-Saaaah…!

“That’s right, you can come down now. Stretch your body a bit. Weren’t your shoulders and back sore?”

-Kit!

Woorrr…! Only then did the Fire Dragon’s true form crumble away, starting from its tail.

Seeing him spitting sparks from his tiny mouth as he jumped to the ground, looking so serious yet adorable, made it hard for me to keep a straight face.

Gain and I diligently reached out our hands to catch the Fire Salamanders.

Whoa, nice catch with all five at once!

“Waaaaaaah…!”

-Kihwoo!

“Woaaaah!”

-Awoo!

Then, the crowds in the royal capital, who had been watching from afar, burst into admiration and cheers (Demi, Leia, Perry, and Tite were also very happy).

They sent thunderous applause and even sought the gods of the sky.

It seemed like a mysterious, wondrous, and sacred scene to them, but sadly, the reality was a situation that deserved to be called divine beast abuse….

“You should have said something sooner, huh? Why didn’t you ask the knights when we could go home?”

-Kuhoo.

Oh dear, you did. Even if I don’t know what it means, Jung Hyun-seo was wrong!

“You worked hard, so hard. I’m so proud of you. Let’s go rest now.”

“Our Gugus like the sea, so shall we go see the sea with your sister soon? Braised cutlassfish? Mackerel sashimi?”

I constantly coaxed and soothed them, saying only pleasant things, and the Salamanders sparkled their gray eyes, stretching their short limbs out of sync.

I gently massaged the little ones’ soft backs with the tip of my index finger.

I already knew that Gyu was especially gentle among the divine beasts, but I never imagined he would stay in one place until the end of the trial….

The Imperial Knights, who surrounded the royal castle walls to protect us, were also surprised by the unprecedented sight.

I chuckled wryly and busily organized the ever-increasing Gugus.

“You’re all one body, so you know where each other is, right? Only the Salamanders who will follow their brother should come this way.”

-Woorrr….

“Salamander friends who want to get some fresh air and go for a stroll, come towards the main street where your sister is standing! That’s right.”

-Wagrr….

“Jung Gugu! If anything happens, be sure to come and tell your brother or sisters!”

-Kit!

The orange waves, sparkling in the sunlight, moved in perfect order according to Gain and my guidance.

The people who had been watching the imperial carriage procession were now mesmerized and busy staring at the Gugus.

Painters were busily taking out paper to draw the little ones, and parents were sweating trying to control their children who were eager to touch the Salamanders.

Merchants even abandoned their businesses and ran out of their shops to watch.

“Wow! Mom, look over there! The baby Dragon-nim [term of endearment] is going towards our house!”

“Pray in gratitude, daughter. That’s right, close your eyes and pray!”

“Iyaaaa…!”

-Todok, tododok…!

After a few minutes, the remaining Salamanders, except for a few dozen, scattered throughout the royal capital.

The princesses of the Ganael and Dwiem families waved kindly at the Gugu procession.

By that time, some commoners were shedding tears, overwhelmed with religious fervor.

I carefully asked Sant, who had just gotten out of the following carriage.

“Sant, do you know what happened to the other divine beast that was here?”

“Ah, Master. If you mean the other divine beast….”

His voice trailed off for a moment. I checked to see if Prince Yeseo was near us.

It wasn’t something to hide from him, but I didn’t want him to hear a conversation that would remind him of that person.

“…’Yegi of the Headwind.’ After His Highness Eliser passed away, it seems to have disappeared altogether….”

“Ah, I heard that…. After His Highness’s body fell to the spirits of Iran, Yegi suddenly left the royal capital.”

“Left?”

Nod, nod. Sant nodded and looked back at his friends.

Eva and Herrit were smiling as they looked down at the Gugu clinging to their dress hems.

Joan, who almost stepped on a Gugu, exclaimed in surprise and apologized, and Rin was draped with two Gugus on her shoulders, dangling and asking for a piggyback ride from Count Clement.

I heard Gain teasing her younger sister, calling her a ‘water attribute filial daughter.’

“Since the master they served has passed away, there would have been no reason for the divine beast to remain in the royal capital.”

“…Sir Johan.”

I met the Cardinal’s gaze as he approached without a sound.

His eyes were calm and subdued.

“It seems highly likely that it has returned to Sosori Gorge.”

“…I suppose so. After all, it was the being that reigned there originally.”

A murmur-like answer flowed from my lips.

Sosori Gorge, a harsh land where fierce winds blow all year round.

The ‘Spear of Judgment,’ which was defeated by Eliser and took her as its master, seemed to have returned to its territory.

I couldn’t speak for a moment, feeling a bitter aftertaste.

“Rin, come here. Grandpa’s shoulders hurt, so your sister will give you a ride.”

“Okay! Okay!”

“Look at this. You just wanted a piggyback ride from your sister and used Grandpa, didn’t you?”

“Uh-huh. You caught me.”

“Hahahaha.”

“….”

Some divine beasts passionately serve the master they choose at first sight, while others share their fate with their master according to the will of the gods.

Some divine beasts seclude themselves after losing a friend and become strong for the weakest in the world, while others show mercy to all who are fragrant.

There are divine beasts that still love humans even though they have been persecuted by them, while others deeply admire attributes that are the opposite of their own.

There are divine beasts that welcome anyone’s touch, while….

“Rin, snowflakes are falling from your hair ornament. It’s asking you to play with it, so wear it on your head.”

“Uh-huh. It takes a lot of work, a lot of work.”

“I’m going crazy. Where did that kid learn those words?”

“Eleen.”

“Oh my, Young Miss!”

“Hehehe.”

…There are also divine beasts that govern the gorge and live in solitude, untouched by anyone.

It is said that air attributes are inherently free.

I smiled faintly, feeling the faint scent of the sea in the wind of the royal capital.

-Wheee….

“Someday….”

Yes, someday that golden spear will also meet a new master.

Just like we went around and met again like this.

A few hours later, the group arrived safely in the desert, taking turns riding in carriages and using portals.

At this point, Gigolt Village is a kind of transfer station.

Francois connected Gain and me with a sturdy belt—said to be an improved version of the belt we used in the Yeriho black market.

I smiled, looking up at Cedric with my six wings spread wide.

It was time to say goodbye again. We’ll meet again soon, though!

“I took a day off on Friday because there’s a family event. I’ll sleep well and leave on Saturday morning.”

“A family event…. I see.”

-Woong.

The man holding Tite in one arm raised the end of his eyebrow and nodded.

This was a topic that had been mentioned in passing when he came to our house.

I thought he might have forgotten, but as expected, the Crown Prince doesn’t easily forget anything.

I quickly added before he could say anything more.

“Next time, if you have time, let’s go together. With Gain, Sir Johan, and the troublemakers too.”

“…I will keep my schedule open.”

“Thank you.”

If it’s Cedric, he’ll definitely try to bring a lot of ‘imperial sincerity’ and such, so our family also needed time to prepare.

The date, day of the week, and time in Korea were clearly displayed on his wristwatch that I looked down at.

Now everyone knows what time I’m living in—that fact made me smile.

I greeted the other friends happily and moved my wings slowly.

-Flap, flap flap!

“Then I’ll be back! I’ll take only His Majesty Hanan and come right down! Grandma, Grandpa! See you in the royal capital!”

‘Wheeeing…!’ The sand dune quickly moved away beneath my feet, and Gain shook a large icebox, shouting to the elders.

The Gugus in the Gaga bag also peeked out their heads.

I waved to Prince Yeseo and Cornelise at the end and flew even higher.

-Have a good trip, Little Moon!

“Thank you! May the spirits have a good day too!”

-Palak palak!

The face of the spirit, which I met fleetingly, was very clear and white like fresh rice grains.

As if something very, very happy had happened….

-Ssaeeeeeng…!

-It seems like the birth is not far away.

-Yes, really!

“Ah…!”

-Swaaaaa…!

At the same time as realizing the meaning of the spirit’s words, the darkness of the great dimensional door embraced us.

-Swoosh!

—Oh my goodness, that fruit is finally about to bear new life!

-Tat!

“I’m sure, Gain! The spirits are finally using His Highness Eliser’s seed…!”

“Euaaaagh!”

-Whee!

“Uwaaaaagh!”

Crazy, what a surprise!

I almost slipped as soon as I crossed the Einstein-Rosen-Jeongye Bridge [a whimsical name for a dimensional portal]!

“Jung Eun-seo, what are you doing here!”

Today isn’t even the day to clean the veranda!

“No, I was showing His Majesty Hanan the grass doll, but Brother and Gain suddenly popped out! Uh… ?”

Eun-seo suddenly turned pale and looked back at the dimensional door.

Her empty right hand groped in the air.

Gain was blankly staring at the doll in her left hand.

I shuddered at the cold sensation running down my arms and back and released the Gugus onto the floor.

Why is everyone suddenly so scary….

“What’s wrong? Is there something behind me? There’s nothing there….”

“Brother…. I think I threw my phone because I was so shocked just now. I think I threw it into there….”

…What?

“You threw your phone over ‘Arojeong’?”

“Yeah…. I think I’m really crazy, what should I do….”

-Swoosh!

“Uwak!”

Without hesitation, I put my right arm over the dimensional door, and Eun-seo jumped up in shock.

Around that time, Jung Hyun-seo, who found us, sighed and walked towards the kimchi refrigerator. It seemed he had seen the icebox in Gain’s hand.

I smiled and pulled my arm back out!

“Tada! I got your phone.”

“Euaaagh! Awesome! Brother, thank you! How did you find it? Wasn’t it supposed to move to another dimension as soon as it went over?!”

“To be exact, there’s a space like a runway in the middle. It shines with all sorts of colors.”

“Ah! I know what you mean. It’s in and too.”

…I want to point out that it’s not, but most of the singularities in our world line are the product of that girl’s imagination, so it’s probably true.

I nodded roughly and made eye contact with my brother, who was opening the veranda door.

“If it had fallen into the pure white interstellar space, I wouldn’t have been able to find it. But since the last meeting, it hasn’t been connected to the interstellar space again…. Gain?”

-Thud!

My partner, who had been standing still for a long time, finally dropped the icebox from her hand.

The surprised Gugus scrambled up my brother’s shins.

“Gain, are you okay?”

“No, Master, I feel like I’m dreaming right now….”

“Yes?”

“That cloth doll…. I think His Majesty has been leaking Aether little by little since earlier… ?”

-Tsk! If you knew, come quickly and take this body away.

“Euaaagh! Your Majesty!”

Before His Majesty’s complaint, ‘That mischievous thing often puts shameful clothes on this body!’ could even finish, Gain ran to Eun-seo in a flurry and hugged the cloth doll tightly.

“Heoooong, Your Majesty…! I thought I would never see you again, heoooong! Why haven’t you woken up until now!”

-It’s deafening.

“Hahaha, oh my goodness. Thank God….”

And by the time she burst into tears, I couldn’t help but shed a tear too.

Before long, we burst into great laughter.

Gain, who swept away even His Majesty Hanan, kimchi, and side dishes, left, and that Friday.

The anniversary of my father’s death came around.