Chapter ss84: Side Story 84 – Chae Nayun (39)
“We only managed because Sir Chae Joochul helped us out. It was an extremely close call,” Yoo Yeonha said.
We were on an unknown plain in Central Asia. Things were coming to an end, but I worried after hearing what she said.
Chae Joochul’s emotions had completely dried up when I met him. It had progressed at a much faster rate than I expected, which meant that he was already detached from this world. That was the reason why no one could predict his thoughts or what he would do.
“Yeah, it’s a relief… I guess…? Oh, is that the place?” Chae Nayun said before she brightly smiled and pointed somewhere.
There were buildings erected on the plain. The entire city was empty and resembled an abandoned ghost town. The eerie vibe it was emitting made us huddle together.
“… Huh? Who’s that?” Chae Nayun spotted someone standing in front of the fountain at the center of the city square.
All of us raised our guards after spotting the person. That person gave me the creeps as she sculpted something with a strange smile.
“Hey!” I shouted and waved my hand.
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