#965. you know?
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Star Drive
To connect the infinite universe.
A route between stars found by fairies in the distant past.
A technology that can break away from the axis of time and space and jump over distances that would take tens of millions of years at the speed of light is beyond even a miracle of God.
half a year at most.
in that short time.
It was entirely thanks to him that Limon was able to destroy the majority of the dungeon gates.
But donât be mistaken.
Star drive is not a miracle technology.
No matter how advanced it was, its utility and limitations were fixed.
The technology of moving tens of millions of light-years in an endless universe was certainly great, but it could not be said to be absolute.
Even more so if you repeat such a trip hundreds of times.
So it was.
During about half a year on Earth.
The reason why Limon and Yuna-kyung spent 20 years in Santa Maria?
from as short as a few hours to as long as several months.
Every time I moved on the star drive, the accumulated time gap eventually created a gap dozens of times.
So it was.
The reason why Limon suddenly opened his mouth after looking at Yuna-gyeong, who was deeply moved.
âWhy is it that you are suddenly a baby bird? If you include your previous life, your age isâ¦â
âWait a minute?! You have to subtract your previous age! If you put it like that, all the people in the world are over tens of thousands of years old?!?!â
âYour case is special.â
âI never wanted anything special like that! Besides, itâs only been half a year in our world, so if you look at it objectively, Iâm still a green baby bird!â
ââ¦No matter what, I think itâs too shameless to ask for a baby at that age?â
âHeh, Iâm a little shameless.â
Limon stared blankly at Yuna-gyeong, who was boasting with her chest wide open.
Itâs not just out of admiration for the shamelessness.
Because he felt it all over again.
20 years of time.
It was a time that could never be called short even for an immortal who had lived for hundreds of years.
All the more, the fact that he spent all of that time searching for constellations and fighting the constellations on one ship called the Santa Maria.
But more than anything else, it was Yuna-kyung who made Limon feel that fact desperately.
Long hair that grew to her hips.
A little bit more human.
And even a slightly matured atmosphere.
Whether itâs because of the unusual lineage of being a spirit beast and familiar, or because itâs transformed into magic, the appearance is almost the same as it was 20 years ago.
Even so, she clearly felt the growth.
Well, it was natural.
Itâs just that he, a sword master, is unique.
Since he was a mortal, it was natural for him to change and grow over time.
As she herself said, it was enough for the young baby bird to become an adult.
Realizing this fact anew, Limon stared blankly at Yuna-kyung, but after a while, he suddenly opened his mouth.
âNa Kyung-ah.â
âyes.â
âI see your chest.â
ââ¦â
Hearing that absurd point.
Yuna-kyung, who blinked, slowly lowered her head.
And after checking the plump skin revealed through the slightly raised feathers due to being overly proud.
I tilted my head.
âWhy is that?â
âIf you are an adult, it means you should take care of your appearance.â
âAh, what is the attitude between the team leader and me? Iâve seen everything that we canât see each other anyway.â
âWhat is that?â
Isnât it more strange to have a pet that is embarrassed to see its owner?
Limon couldnât help but smile bitterly when he saw Yuna-kyung speaking proudly without even wearing a single thread.
about 20 years.
Almost 25 years, including the time I spent at PAB.
It was the two of them who had been together for such a long time and had fought against constellations of stars in all kinds of bizarre constellations.
It was more awkward now that I had to worry about this all over again.
Just last night, I touched Yuna-kyungâs body in every nook and cranny.
So it was.
The reason why he asked the question as if he had suddenly remembered Limon.
âHow is your body?â
âMy condition is always the best!â
Yuna-kyung replied with a lively smile.
âHonest sincerity?â
ââ¦It tastes like death.â
and thump
banged his head on the table.
Seeing her stretched out like a corpse as if her cheerful appearance from earlier was a lie, Limon nodded as if he knew that.
âAs expected, it seems that the burden is getting bigger.â
âItâs not a big deal⦠I really thought I was going to die last night.â
âYes, so I must have screamed for you to leave.â
âI donât think thatâs what the person who stabbed me and shoved something hideous into me no matter how much I hurt.â
Limon calmly accepted Yuna-kyungâs grumbling.
He knew very well how difficult she was right now.
If he hadnât played all night to relieve pain and improve his condition, he wouldnât be able to walk at all.
âSo are you going to stop now?â
âNo, I canât.â
nevertheless.
Yuna-kyung answered immediately without hesitation.
Then he looked directly at Limon with his bright eyes and continued.
âIf I canât handle this much pain, I wonât be able to survive in the future.â
ââ¦â
Those words of Yun Na-kyung.
he didnât deny it.
no i couldnât deny it
How many times did she almost die in the battles she had with countless constellations over the past 20 years?
Because I couldnât even count them all.
No matter how much Limon was, he couldnât protect Yuna-kyung while fighting the constellation, which was no different from the providence of the constellation itself.
Like the hull of the Santa Maria, which has problems everywhere after decades of fighting and journey.
Orâ¦
âIâm still alive because Shera sacrificed herself to protect me.â
Fold the wings slightly.
pressing his own chest.
Yuna-kyung quietly closed her eyes.
Due to unreasonable efforts to protect her from repeated death struggles, she barely managed to preserve her with magic when her spiritual body was damaged and almost disappeared.
But in return, to feel another soul sleeping deep inside.
Maybe itâs because the powerful soul of a saint dwells there, even if itâs not perfect.
Now, even if I donât use Shinmaun, the power of magic overflows, and thanks to that, Iâve been able to develop several levels of magic over the past 20 years.
Now, even among absolutes, she had reached a level where no one could compare.
nevertheless.
Limon and Yuna-kyung.
I knew.
The fact that the fight against the Constellation is not easy enough to withstand at least with the power of the Absolute.
That was why Yuna-kyung asked a question.
âIsnât it about halfway through now?â
âokay.â
âThen, I have to think that it will take about 20 more years to finish all the remaining dungeons.â
âmaybe.â
âEven then, the fight with the Constellations might continue.â
âMaybe.â
Limon said calmly.
While crossing many constellations with the star drive, they got to know each other.
The constellations connected to the dungeon were only a part of it, and the power of the constellations was greater than they imagined.
âUntil this is all over, can we⦠no, humanity survive?â
âI will endure.â
Even if the already tattered Santa Maria endures the journey and miraculously destroys all the dungeons and returns.
To Yuna-gyeong, who is anxious about whether humanity will perish by then.
Limon said.
âBecause there are my bride and disciples there.â
ââ¦Your faith is amazing.â
âof course.â
Would you call this affectionate?
Or call it a bride fool.
It was a while to look at Limon, who believed without a shadow of a doubt that his brides could not fail to protect mankind.
Yuna-kyung eventually burst out laughing.
Even if you are anxious anyway, as long as nothing changes, you have to believe in the rest.
Because I could see that it was Limonâs will.
So she said lightly.
âThen you just have to worry about time. By the time everything is over, I will become a magical lady, not a magical girl.â
âNo, youâre already old enough to be called a girlâ¦â
âThatâs why!â
Cutting off Limonâs words in the middle.
Yuna-kyung jumped up.
Then, with both wings propped up against the table, he pushed his upper body out and said with his face close to Limon.
âTeam leader, when this fight is over, just listen to my two requests!â
ââ¦what are you talking about all of a sudden?â
âI go through this hardship following the team leader, but there must be at least a reward!â
âAre you the one who took the free ride?â
âAnyway, there is a degree! Just asking them to volunteer for 20 years is at the level of animal abuse!â
âWhat are you asking for?â
Looking at Yuna-kyung, who puts a band around her head and ardently argues as if she is going to protest, she feels embarrassed for a while.
Limon scratched his cheek.
In fact, considering the hardships she had gone through, he was willing to listen to any request.
Butâ¦
âMarriage!â
ââ¦â
That moment.
A strange silence came.
Not only Limon, who was sitting at the table, but also the unmanned vacuum cleaner carrying repair parts stood still.
He was silent while watching the smiling blue bird alone, and after a long time passed, he opened his mouth quietly.
ââ¦Are you proposing to me right now?â
âAh, that canât be. It just means that if you are an owner, you should find a mate responsibly like an owner.â
ââ¦.â
âIn my previous life, I didnât even have a chance to date before dying.
Take a moment to look at the brazenly speaking blue bird with a complicated face.
after letting out a deep sigh.
Limon quietly opened his mouth.
âIs there a bird you want to marry?â
âDo you think Iâm asking you this because I want to marry a bird right now?! Even if you look at me like this, your ideal type is a picky girl!â
âWhat is your ideal type?â
âMmmmm well.â
At Limonâs words to listen, Yuna-kyung pondered for a while, then sat back down and started talking while moving her spoon.
âFirst, you have to be in good shape. Because muscles are justice.â
âYou just have to have a manly face. If you are handsome, the icing on the cake.â
âI think you have to be strong enough to protect your family no matter what, but surprisingly have a kind side that takes good care of the children.â
âIn that respect, age is good. In general, older people are trustworthy and tolerant.â
âEven if he has a bit of a temper, he will be more attractive if he has the aspect of taking care of his woman thoroughly.â
Itâs like youâve thought of it beforehand.
As she lined up her requirements without interruption, she added one last word.
âOh, and it doesnât matter if you are unemployed or a home security guard, but you have to be a good cook. I really like that it is a dish where you can feel the sincerity and taste.â
At the end of a long silence in front of Yuna-kyung, who smiles while eating the kimchi stew she made for her.
Limon asked again.
ââ¦you said two requests, but if the first one is to find a husband for you, what is the other one?â
âThatâs a secret. Iâll tell you later when the time is right.â
âIs that soâ¦â
Even with the first one, this is the point, but what is the other request, so it is a secret?
Limon didnât wonder.
Instead, he just looked at her and opened his mouth.
âIâm going to ask you to confirm, but why are you asking that request right now?â
âYou know why?â
ââ¦â
âOh, and I forgot the most important thing among the ideal type conditions.â
âWhat?â
What more is there than this?
Seeing him asking with a feeling of liberation now, Yuna-kyung smiled brightly and was about to reveal her last condition.
Qurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
âThe Santa Maria rocked.