Possessing Nothing Novel (쥐뿔도 없는 회귀)

Chapter 194 - Forest of Elves (1)

Zzzz....zzzz... zz..

It was even before the carriage left the City of Endless Night.

The Crazy Heavenly Demon's lips, which had been closed up till that point, opened.

Lee Sungmin, who was sitting in the horseman's seat, looked back in surprise.

Frau, who was taking care of the Crazy Heavenly Demon, also looked surprised.

"Don't wake him."

Frau warned Sungmin. The Crazy Heavenly Demon was in an incredibly fragile state. If his body exerted any more energy, his body would surely break down at a rapid rate, followed by death.

Frau's sorcery was barely keeping him alive, but even that was only a temporary fix and had some limitations in the spell workings.

Lee Sungmin moved from the driver's seat to the luggage area. He looked down at the burnt body that no longer resembled the man known as Byuk Won-Pae, or the Crazy Heavenly Demon, lying on the floor, exhaling a small and faint breath.

"......Mister."

Let me go.

The Crazy Heavenly Demon was no longer even a shell of his old self. Burnt skin, faded irises, hair was burnt black in the tips that somehow remained. He was just barely conscious right now and mouthed some words to Lee Sungmin.

Please let me go.

Lee Sungmin's shoulders trembled and reached his hand to reach out to the Crazy Heavenly Demon's hand.

"Mister...."

Byuk Won-Pae could no longer speak.

Lee Sungmin bit his lips and his gaze lowered to the ground. There were all kinds of thoughts running through Lee Sungmin's head at that point.

Going to the Hujal Mountains just to meet a demon that may not even form a contract with him to save the Crazy Heavenly Demon's life. It just sounded whimsical in the very essence of the deal itself.

Lee Sungmin had used all his resources and tried his luck through Neville and Erebrisa, but to no avail, all the doctors he had contacted had said the same thing. Because the Crazy Heavenly Demon had burned his life force down to the very core, it was impossible to save him through any means.

"I've had enough time in this life."

A trembling voice from the covers in the back of the carriage sounded out to Lee Sungmin. It was a raspy voice that contained sorrow and pain with it.

"There's not much that I didn't achieve with my own two hands. I was able to carry out my vengeance.... yes, I don't think it's been such a bad life."

"Ahjussi."(T/N : this is a term used in Hangul for older men that have grown and matured.)

"It's okay, just let me go."

Lee Sungmin wasn't able to see Byuk Won-Pae due to him being underneath the covers resting, but Lee Sungmin thought he was probably smiling right now.

"It was my last duty I needed to fulfill in my life. Even if I lost my life in the process, it was mine and nobody else's ... so please respect my decision."

Lee Sungmin closed his eyes as he heard Byuk Won-Pae speak through raspy breaths.

Even if Lee Sungmin thought it was improper to allow the Crazy Heavenly Demon like this. It was his life, so in the end, it was worthy to respect him.

There was nothing Lee Sungmin could argue against that remark. Still, he felt like he wanted to say something.

Lee Sungmin opened his mouth. But in the end, there was nothing he could say. After a short period of silence, Lee Sungmin barely spoke.