EPILOGUE 2

Epilogue (2)

Originally, Lindel was a city known for being summoned by those who arrived in Korea. Unlike Celia, which is relatively far from the center of Dawan and closer to the capital, Lindel was a city that many people used like a steppingstone, being relatively close to the capital. However, it achieved greater development than many people expected.

Lindel became well known after the rise of the Blue Guild. As the power of the three major guilds grew, those who wanted to request work naturally began to enter, and Lindel began to develop conspicuously based on its huge financial resources. Since most of the warp points spread throughout the continent were centered around Lindel, it was not surprising that gold gathered there. The huge temple for the god of sacrifice and resurrection was still in place, and Dialugia's Dragon nest also became a representative tourist destination at some point.

In a way, redevelopment was not a choice but a necessity. Lindel had undergone a new urban planning just nine months ago and had already become the most beloved city for people on the continent.

"Moreover..."

"That's not the end." What is famous is not just the nest of the three major guilds and Dialugia's lair.

"Food."

It is understandable that the commercial district developed naturally as people began to gather.

Along with redevelopment, large shopping centers and restaurants have started to appear. From famous restaurants that have settled in various parts of the continent to hidden gems that are not well known, even street food has good quality. There are rumors that the Blue GuildMaster devoted a lot of effort to attract businesses, and he is known as a discerning food lover. Seeing people spending their daily lives in restaurants and shopping centers crowded in the square makes me smile unknowingly.

Not far away, there is an adventurer's square, but I can't help but feel attached to this place.

"Shall we go eat mirror salmon?"

The mirror salmon, which the Blue Guild Master is known to have successfully cultivated, has become a famous dish in Lindel, not just a specialty of the Mirror Lake.

"No, I think it will be bad if we eat too much."

It will be fortunate if I don't have to vomit what I've eaten in front of the Honorable Cardinal. The sweet smells that spread around here and there oddly attract my nose; my feet move unconsciously. "Rainbow cotton candy. That's also a famous dish. The Honorable Cardinal enjoyed it, didn't he? It became a hot topic when the footage of the Honorable Cardinal eating cotton candy from Benigore net was uploaded. There are promotion slogans written near the store. "The taste that the Honorable Cardinal has recognized," or "Try seven different flavors." Even the video of the Honorable Cardinal's visit is playing on the Goddess's Mirror.

- How are you, Giyoung?

- I'm fine.

- But why are you here today...?

- I heard that the new items you like are on sale at the auction. Let's go.

It doesn't matter how delicious the cotton candy is. You can tell just by the fact that many people are gathered. Without realizing it, my body is led to the familiar dolls again.

"How many are left, Cheru?"

"I think we can eat only three."

"Just three left?"

"That's why I told you to save money for equipment. Our mother told us to save some. We're in big trouble now. Uh..."

"What should we do?"

"Let's buy three and share them."

"I can't do it. It's already late..." said the blonde child, while looking at the brown-haired child who was expressing their dissatisfaction, and the blue-eyed child who seemed to be hungry. The silver-haired child also kept looking at me with cautious eyes. Their appearance seemed somewhat peculiar.

'Why do we keep running into each other?'

It seems like they're looking at me like I'm a criminal. Our encounter is just a coincidence. Those four children are cute, but I had no intention of pursuing or stealing from them. Of course, my gaze naturally fell on them at the warp point, but that was inevitable. The sight of them huddled together and whispering to each other was ridiculous, and the expression on the child named Domi was contorted as if looking at something disgusting.

'No, really.'

"Do you want Nuna to buy one of them?"

It was just a remark thrown out because I wanted to escape from this situation.

"What?"

I saw a puzzled expression on the face of the kid called Cheru.

Sera was already nodding his head, and the kid with the silver hair still didn't look pleased.

"Noo, I am not really a strange person, right?"

"You seem strange enough. Could you please leave us alone? Mother wouldn't want us talking to someone we don't know."

"I'm not really a strange person, you guys are just too cute…"

"Don't listen to anyone who calls you cute."

"I just stopped by because of the Blue Guild interview. Look, here's my entry pass. I kept catching your attention as you passed by…"

While it's not expected that young children would recognize an entry pass, I thought they might identify the Blue Guild emblem as it's the most prestigious faction in Lindel.

If I were to back down now, I would feel like a truly strange person. A blue-haired child staring intently at my entry pass caught my eye.

"That's right?"

"Is that so?"

"What do we do?" Everyone seemed to be waiting for Cheru's decision. It was then that Domi spoke up.

"That's right."

"Really?"

"We don't have any allowance right now. If it's okay with you, I'll give you what I have, and we can exchange it. What's your name?"

"Vale... Valerie..."

The child pulled out a small pebble. It was laughable, but I nodded and dropped the coins into the child's hands that were spread open.

After a brief conversation, I heard a "thank you." I felt proud.

As I looked at the faces of the children holding cotton candy in their hands, I began to feel even more proud.

Domi was quietly mulling over the cotton candy, and Cheru was doing the same. The only child with silver hair wasn't putting the cotton candy in their mouth.

"Aren't you going to eat it?"

"I'm going to give it to my father."

"Should I buy you another one?"

"It's okay."

The blonde child who heard those words began to hesitate. His mouth stayed shut with saliva dripping down, but he seemed to be avoiding eye contact while thinking he should bring his own cotton candy to his father.

"It's okay. Noona has a lot of money."

"It's really okay. I don't want to bother you anymore. Thank you very much."

Meanwhile, Cheru started sharing his cotton candy with Sera, who eagerly ate it. He looked happy as he stuffed his mouth.

After finally giving in and eating Cheru's cotton candy, the blue-haired child started eating his own candy in earnest. He was even telling them to eat it slowly, as if they were supposed to take medicine. It seemed he is the older brother in the group.

"You...you really won't eat any more?"

"No."

"Shall I tear off a little for you?"

"It's okay."

But his body was honest. He slightly detached a piece of the cotton candy with his hand and held it near his mouth, drooling.

Eventually, he closed his eyes and appeared to swallow the cotton candy without anyone noticing.

The reaction was immediate. It was a taste that young children generally loved.

Seeing how he keeps checking his hands, it seemed that there was an inner conflict going on. Maybe it was a feeling of being tempted by the devil.

'He must really love his father."

"Are you going to the Blue Guild, Noona?"

"Yeah."

"Well, that's fortunate. Serra and Thro

will accompany you."

"What?"

"Are you also heading to the Blue Guild?"

"Just Thro and Serra. I have to stop by the Red Mercenary Guild."

It was Cheru.

"I have to stop by the Black Swan Guild first.

Mother is waiting for me."

It was Domy.

I wonder how these kids are going to the three major guilds of Lindel.

Even if I tried to guess, I couldn't think of anything else.

I thought they might be playing around, but the blue-haired kid eventually went into the Red Mercenary Guild.

It was a building that was larger than the Blue Guild, or rather, it looked more like a castle than a building.

The architecture was so overwhelming that I found myself gaping, and it felt like the warrior was holding a sword.

The sight of a child moving through the middle of it is unfamiliar.

"Is Mom over there?"

"We'll see her later. Hold onto noona's hand, Serra."

"Okay."

"Thank you, noona."

"Uh... yeah."

The same thing happens again. The Black Swan, a massive guild that boasts financial power not unlike the Blue Guild, is comprised exclusively of women and focuses primarily on Rangers, Thieves, and Assassins. However, under the leadership of Guild Master Lee Ji-hye, it has also made a name for itself in the business world.

The guild house is smaller than that of the Red Mercenaries, but the building itself appears to have been efficiently constructed rather than designed to show off. The black-clad building feels noticeably dangerous.

"Thank you, Valerie."

"Mm-hmm..."

"I'll repay the favor someday. Our mother told us to never forget a favor or an enemy, especially an enemy."

"Uh... yeah... See you later, Domiya."

"Thro, take good care of Sera."

"How late is it... Ugh... I'm going to get scolded by Mom."

He walks, leading his slumped shoulders. Once again, the main gate opens.

'What the hell?'

Then these two will also head towards the Blue Guild. It seemed that they could tell their attitude towards him had become more lenient after checking their ID.

"Are you... is your mother a high-ranking executive?"

What a stupid question to ask.

"Our mother is a wizard."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. She's the most famous wizard on the continent. And Thro doesn't have a mother."

"You shouldn't say that to your older brother." After a brief moment of flinching, He realized the true meaning of what I had said and lowered his head.

"Thro lives with our teacher. They train every day and receive education from our teacher. Thro is the only one who doesn't receive education from our mother like the rest of us."

"So?"

"Thro said it's okay even if he doesn't have a mother."

'What on earth are you talking about?'

I began to wonder if I had gotten myself involved in something unnecessary. Could this be the final interview for the entrance exam? Were even children supposed to be cautious? I began to think of all sorts of things, wondering if I was seeing a fantasy through magic.

Despite suppressing my anxiety and taking hesitant steps forward, my heart wouldn't calm down. And as I walked, a doll came into view. She had short hair and was of average height. As she approached, her face became more visible.

"Han Sora."

A blue magician who needs no introduction.

She was an esteemed hero who twice saved Laios, the right and left arm of the Grand Sorceress Jung Ha-yan, and excelled in alchemy and political savvy. She also worked as an aide to the Honorary Cardinal, and is called the "Invisible Hand."

"Really... it's really Han sora." How could one not tremble? An idol or no, a hero is standing right in front of me...

'Why are you outside? Are you waiting for someone or are you heading to the guild...what's going on?'

Just then, the booming voice of Sera echoed through the air.

"Auntie!"

Sera ran towards her and Han Sora was visible, holding Sera tightly in her arms.

"Sera, you're here," Han Sora said.

"Sob...Auntie...huhuhu...Auntie..."

"You've been through a lot. Come here."

It was a sight I never expected to see.

"What's going on here?"

I was sure I had encountered some nonsensical children.

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I so confused translating this.

It appears that Vallerie is a woman.

Please provide me with Rae's for faster updates m.