reckless
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14
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1.7 M
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5 d, 19 h
A flood of unanswerable questions poured into Yoonso’s blank mind. Was Hwi improvising to hide him from those men? If so, why a kiss of all things… Hiding him meant Hwi knew he was being pursued, so how did Hwi view this situation? What Hwi was thinking right now was what Yoonso most wanted to know. Glancing up, he saw Hwi take a step closer, causing Yoonso to jump back like a puppy with its tail stepped on. Hwi raised an eyebrow, then closed the distance again, carefully draping the slipped cloth…- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- As the grounded premonition blossomed, it quickly bore fruit. Yet a tender, foolish desire to reveal even a sliver of his true self to Hwi prevented that conclusion from solidifying fully. A lie interwoven with truth would be harder to discern than a complete falsehood. Justifying it to himself, Yoonso began to speak. “The truth is, my lady is still alive.” Hwi showed no sign of surprise. Whether this was because he truly wasn’t shocked or because his temperament rarely betrayed his…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- “We’ll arrive soon. They say there’s a Yongji here too, right?” The village they were heading to had a shrine built on the site where the Dragon God was said to have stayed for a night, and many people visited to offer prayers. Shrines near Yongji were considered sacred, and people felt their prayers were particularly effective, so they drew many visitors. “Whether it’s truly Yongji is debatable. There are no Yeongchunhwa growing nearby, and the historical records aren’t clear either.…
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- “If it’s gambling, something must be wagered.” “…I don’t have anything to wager.” “Let’s do this. If you win, I’ll grant you one wish.” One wish—what a broad reward. Yoonso began imagining what he might wish for, then looked at Hwi with suspicion. “And if you win, sir?” “You’ll have to grant my wish.” Given the disparity in their ability to fulfill wishes, Yoonso wondered if this was a fair bet. But knowing Hwi wouldn’t overestimate him, he likely…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- Having bought the desired item, Yoonso thought it best to return for the day and headed straight for the guild hall. However, as he stepped into the alley leading to the hall, he noticed a group of men blocking the middle of the path. Two men were showing a piece of paper to a woman, clearly a portrait. The men holding the portrait didn’t seem like ordinary people. The moment he saw them, the hairs on the back of his neck stood up one by one, sending a chill through him. It wasn’t just a vague…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- Passing the hall where the dragon statue stood and entering further, they came upon a sizable pavilion. As they stepped into its courtyard, a priest dressed in pristine white robes approached and greeted them courteously. “What brings you here?” Though he appeared nonchalant, Yoonso sensed the priest observing Hwi. Hwi casually surveyed the surroundings before speaking. “I’m considering making a donation.” “Oh! Is that so?” At the mention of a donation, the priest’s face…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- After the current emperor ascended the throne, the first reform he addressed was the system governing Yeongchunhwa’s entry into the palace. Originally, Yeongchunhwa were required to enter the palace immediately upon blossoming, forcing them to part with their families. Overturning this, the emperor revised the system so that unblossomed Yeongchunhwa could enter the palace upon reaching adulthood. Of course, those who wished could enter the palace right after blossoming, and since entering granted…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- Standing by the window, Yoonso watched the Yongrin moving so swiftly it was hard to follow. There were at least three of them. Typically, a Hwasichung was staffed by two Yongrin and one Yeongchunhwa, so these must have come from another region for support. It was said Yongrin could move faster than horses, and it seemed true. If such people were after a single Yeongchunhwa, they’d surely succeed. “Yeohyung.” Lost in thought, Yoonso snapped back at Hwi’s voice. Leaning against the wall with…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- “If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have found our Hyungseo. How can we ever repay this kindness?” “It’s nothing. I just happened to visit the shrine and met Hyungseo by chance, so it was good luck.” Yoonso comforted the tearful Eunkang, pouring wine into her cup. Nearby, Kyungae let out a deep sigh and gave a hollow laugh. “I searched so hard, and he was at the shrine. They say it’s darkest under the lamp, and truly. Was I being punished for not stepping foot in a…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
- “What are you doing sitting there all alone?” Yoonso, who hadn’t noticed anyone approaching, flinched at Kyungae’s voice and turned around. Standing at the door, Kyungae glanced between Yoonso and the pouch he’d been holding moments ago, then came over and sat down. “It doesn’t look like it’s going well.” “Still, I’ve made some progress.” “With your heart off in a beanfield, how could it turn out properly?” She picked up the pouch with her fingertips, examined the…
- 173.1 K • Ongoing
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