Chapter 498

#498. good night

Li Qingyu moved his hand.

To gently touch Limon’s arm with one finger spread out.

Tok.

slowly.

carefully.

slip your fingers

From the slick backcountry to the supple wrists, hard forearms and soft elbows to broad shoulders.

As a sword master, his perfectly balanced body draws admiration, whether as a warrior or as a woman.

But Li Qingyu couldn’t help but admire.

because I could feel it.

at most one finger.

Even that, like snowflakes, is only softly touching them.

flinch

Just the slightest touch of the bandage made the nerves jump out and the bones and muscles twitch and scream.

“…You seem to be in a lot of pain, too.”

“It’s not something I really care about.”

“You are talking too much.”

A body that doesn’t even move.

A face that doesn’t even frown.

It looks calm and doesn’t seem to feel any pain at all.

But it’s an illusion.

Li Qingyu, who could tell through telepathy that he was actually feeling extreme pain, sighed softly.

His resilience is superhuman.

Broken bones can also be put together cleanly within a day.

But even after being treated by Maia and resting for a full day, this is how it was.

How bad was it originally?

Just imagining it made my heart ache.

Even more so in that he continued to play for a week to stabilize Charlotte’s psionics.

“It’s a pity that the swordsman is invincible at times like this.”

live a long life

The result of taking countless poisons and drugs.

Limon’s body, which has been able to withstand the poisoned blood that Maia inherited from the Poison Green Dragon Medicine Army, ignores any medicine as well.

To the extent that even the green dragon clan’s painkillers wouldn’t work.

As a result, Limon did not raise an eyebrow even though ordinary people felt the pain of passing out.

It’s like I’m used to this.

I just laughed.

“It’s not sad, it’s fortunate. If it wasn’t for that, I might have lost a long time ago.”

“Indeed, it is.”

In the past, it was called the Demonic Cult.

The princess of the clan that helped Limon become as invincible as the Green Dragon clan smiled bitterly.

The amount of poison the Black Dragon clan had used on him over the past hundreds of years was enough to buy several countries.

It was useless after all.

The sword master’s wall was that high and absolute.

So it was.

Why did Li Qingyu’s voice become heavy?

“Did you say he was the Sword King?”

“okay.”

“…If the swordsman was injured like this, it must have been no simple duplication.”

“At least it wasn’t just a shell.”

After answering involuntarily.

Limon shook his head to himself.

“No, that must have been Richard.”

Compete with sword masters.

While acknowledging that the opponent is himself.

Limon laughs at himself for trying to deny the fact after sharing the final farewell.

Looking at him who looks toxic and languid than usual.

Li Qingyu spoke after silence.

“sorry.”

“why? You just asked what you need to ask.”

“Just everything.”

It wasn’t enough that his one and only friend was insulted to death, and he even cut himself with his own hands.

I couldn’t feel at ease.

Besides, the reason her mind was complicated wasn’t just because she couldn’t prevent this situation in advance.

‘You’ve changed.’

Age of Heroes of the Past.

More than anyone else, he was wary of the Seven Dragons.

If it had been Limon from the time when he had thwarted their attempts to overturn the world several times…

No, if he had been him until last year, he would not have dealt with the world’s enemies in order to save the princess of the Seven Dragons.

But he has changed.

Ainsha is. Rose. Maya. Hasneti. Yekatrice. Charlotte.

Just like how he changed after meeting Limon.

He was also influenced by meeting them and going through countless things together.

Just like a rock that does not budge for a thousand years, a hole will one day be pierced by the water drops that constantly fall.

And what is the first drop?

Li Qingyu was well aware of this.

‘Is it arrogance to think that this happened because of my request?’

The last time at the Seven Dragons’ meeting.

Under the moonlit night sky.

A request he made to Limon.

Li Qingyu felt bitter as he remembered the other princesses and the words he had asked to save them.

Of course, Limon could have saved Charlotte even if he hadn’t asked for it at the time.

If Charlotte is dead.

The Geumryong clan would have run amok.

The result would have been the destruction of the North American continent and the collapse of the world economy, plus chaos that overturned the world.

It was reasonable for Limon, the protector of mankind, to keep her.

Nevertheless, there was one reason why Li Qingyu had no choice but to think that way.

‘…Or is it greed?’

than any other princess.

I wish I had changed him.

Thus, Li Qingyu ridiculed himself for his own foolishness of longing for the deepest place in this man’s heart.

willing though.

It’s so bitter.

I feel relieved that Limon has changed.

I hate that another woman left a mark on him.

Thank you for listening to my request.

Please do me a favor.

It shakes the heart.

‘Even though this is my karma, I still want to resent everyone. I’m really shameless.’

that complicated mind.

Li Qingyu swallowed bitterly.

This is the punishment she has to pay.

From the time he asked for other princesses…

No, from the time he ruined him by leading the world peace project, it was decided and it was supposed to be.

So Li Qingyu said nothing more.

I just gently wrapped his right arm wrapped in a bandage and raised the psionic power.

Ugh.

“…Are you a princess?”

Limon twitched his eyebrows.

The moment when you want warmth to seep in from the girl lying under you.

It was not only because the heat that rose from the depths of his body resonated with that warmth and the pain gradually subsided.

Because Li Qingyu realized what he was doing.

“There is no need for this.”

“There’s no reason why you shouldn’t.”

“There is a reason.”

The sword master’s body is perfect.

Reject all outside interference.

Even Maia, the best doctor in the world, only speeded up her recovery and relieved her pain a little.

However, the reason Li Qingyu’s psionic had such a great effect was simple.

“Are you sharing my pain right now?”

You can’t get rid of the pain.

Therefore, it is mistaken as if there is no pain at all.

mental response.

connect heart to heart

make the visible invisible

The power to read emotions and even thoughts.

It was a method that could be used because Li Qingwei reached the extreme and could deceive even the sword master’s eyes.

The problem is that even she can’t completely fool Limon’s senses.

Therefore, Li Qingyu strengthened the mental connection and shared some of the pain himself, making this reckless method a success.

“They say pain is halved when shared, right?”

“Apart from that, it is unreasonable for even you to remain in this state.”

“It’s your group.”

Psionic resonance is something that requires a lot of concentration.

The longer the resonance is maintained, the greater the burden on those who cause it, so it was difficult for Li Qingyu to maintain this state for a long time.

so that.

smiling brightly

Li Qingyu pointed out calmly.

“So why not?”

“…what?”

“If I stay in this state for a day or so, I won’t die. It’s not like I’m going to become a disabled person, it’s just a little hard and exhausting.”

Impossible is a near-impossible thing.

It is by no means impossible.

It is said that with hard work, it can be done.

Li Qingyu, who spoke calmly, looked at Li Mon, who hesitated, and continued.

“Just like how many times you’ve done too much to save the world and help us.”

“….”

“So, please let me, the swordsman, do this much.”

Not for Limon, but for himself, who has a harder time just watching.

Please share a little pain.

With your lips pressed to your ear.

A girl whispering softly.

Hearing this, the silent man let out a sigh.

“Princess, you are also very good at coercion.”

“Did you not know?”

Smile as always.

Li Qingyu said a little playfully.

“Originally, being a princess is a job that involves being forced.”

“I didn’t know that.”

fed up

In the end, Limon laughed and lay down on the bed.

Li Qingyu whispered as she casually lay down next to him and hugged his arm.

“Good night swordsman.”

Limon did not answer.

He just bowed his head slightly and kissed her instead of a greeting.

side.

light.

softly.

openness that spreads.

A long time passed.

Until Limon’s breathing became quiet as he closed his eyes.

Li Qingyu, who had been frozen by the residual heat on his lips, was released from the stiffness after a while.

‘…That’s a bad greeting for the heart.’

I didn’t intend to sleep in the first place, but at this rate, even if I wanted to sleep, I couldn’t sleep.

muttering with a reddened face.

Li Qingyu leaned his head against his broad chest.

‘Actually, there was something I really wanted to say…’

It’s not that there wasn’t any hesitation.

The reason she sneaked away was not only because she wanted to see him, but because she had something to talk about with him alone.

So much so that I can’t wait even for a single day.

But I saw him tired.

Knowing that from now on many things will change.

She finally swallowed what she wanted to say and quietly closed her eyes.

‘…I hope you can rest well at least for today.’

So…

in the quiet stillness.

The day of the Seven Dragon Branches had dawned.

* * *

Seven Dragons Branch.

The biggest event of the Seven Dragons, where the seven princesses gather.

Of course, the Seven Dragons of the present era control all wealth under the name of the Seven Dragon Group.

Even considering the status of each princess, it was clear that the Seven Dragons Association was an event with authority and influence comparable to that of an international conference.

Is it because of its authority?

Or maybe it’s because of security.

The Chilryong Branch started in a serious atmosphere in a generally secret place.

In that sense, this moment.

The place where the princesses gathered was a bit special.

“Mya, I was wondering what you were thinking about setting the meeting place at a place like this…”

He paused for a moment.

After slowly looking around.

Charlotte said with a rare expression of admiration.

“It’s a garden worthy of calling us on purpose.”

“So I’ve never seen such a nice garden before.”

“How wonderful.”

It wasn’t just Charlotte.

From self-willed Catherine to Rose with the garden of a historic countess.

The hanging garden was so beautiful and fantastic that even the girls, who had a high sense of aesthetics like the princesses of the Seven Dragons, could not help admiring it.

“Nothing to admire.”

But Maia wasn’t proud.

Rather, it seems disrespectful.

I just sneered pessimistically.

“I called you here simply because it is the safest.”

“Yes, it would be safe on the roof of Quetzalcoatl Headquarters, but…”

He nodded for a while.

Catherine’s eyes suddenly lit up.

“Maya, can you lend me the gardener you made here? I’m rebuilding the Kremlin right now, and I want to take it with me.”

“I can’t borrow it.”

“Don’t be mean, just a little bit. I’ll give it back to you after using it for 30 years. huh?”

“It means that the gardener who decorated this place is already gone.”

“Oh yeah?”

Because of that, the quality of this garden is lower than it used to be.

When Yekathrice puts on a puzzled expression as she sees Maia speaking unbelievably.

Charlotte muttered languidly.

“I’m sorry about that. If the gardener were alive, I would have hired him at all costs.”

“…That’s right. It must be the deceased gardener. I wish you the best of luck.”

“….”

Ainsha, who was about to ask after realizing something, swallowed the question while quietly averting her eyes.

Hasneti pushed it deeper, as if hiding the bird statue he was fiddling with in his arms.

While Li Qingyu smiled slightly bitterly.

that buck

with the sound of footsteps.

A man appeared.

It attracts the attention of all princesses just by appearing.

Making the Chilryongdae, the strongest armed organization of the Chilryonghoe deployed nearby, open the way.

A white-haired man casually straddled an empty seat at the table in the middle of the garden.

Limon said calmly.

“Sorry for late. Because I slept in late today.”

“You don’t have to worry about it. Thank you for coming here.”

In that way, not only the seven seats that should have been there, but also the eighth seats were filled.

While everyone took the sight for granted.

The girl who convened this seven dragon branch.

Li Qingyu smiled and opened his mouth.

“Now then, let’s start the Seven Dragon Branches.”