Grandfather should know to some extent. The person who told me to sort out my feelings is also Grandfather!

‘Oh, maybe he meant to sort out my feelings in a bad way!’

From our first meeting, Grandfather did not like Danmokbi. It was because I met Grandfather when I was in danger because of Danmokbi.
“If that’s really the case, what should I do?”

Expressing my feelings honestly wasn’t difficult, but causing Grandfather distress was another problem.

As I rolled my eyes in embarrassment at my dilemma, Danmokbi lowered his head first.

“I’m sorry. My thoughts were too brief.”

But Danmokbi had nothing to apologize for! It was when I was about to intervene.

A cheerful and lively voice interjected between us. It was Nam Gung-ryeo.

“Hey, why are you being so stern? Indeed, Jegal So-hyeop is like a stubborn grandfather.”

“What…… What are you saying?”

For the first time in my life, Jegal Min heard a swear word and made a bewildered expression. Nam Gung-ryeo either couldn’t see Jegal Min’s surprised face or ignored it, raising his hand with a chuckle.

“Just as we’re about to start a beautiful love, what’s with the nagging from the elders? Most people would run away.”

In response to Nam Gung-ryeo’s words, Jegal Min stiffened his face and said firmly, “I’m just speaking the truth.”

Even though it was difficult by now, and I could have closed my mouth, Nam Gung-ryeo chuckled and shifted the conversation to me.

“I’m just telling the truth too. Honestly, isn’t that right, Jegal So-jeo?”

“Uh….”

No, calling me in such a perplexing situation. Unable to take either the side of my brother or Danmokbi, who became awkwardly silent, I spoke with an awkward smile.

“So when should we go to greet them?”

If greetings are so important, we can do it!
“No, calling me in such a perplexing situation. Unable to take either the side of my brother or Danmokbi, who became awkwardly silent, I spoke with an awkward smile.

“So when should we go to greet them?”

If greetings are so important, we can do it!

Even after confirming Danmokbi’s feelings, there was still a heavy burden in my heart. It was Danmokjang.

‘I need to tell Danmokjang the truth, too.’

Regardless of the situation, he conveyed his sincerity to me. I also needed to respond earnestly to him. Especially, it seemed like he needed some sharp advice.

However, the next day, when I went to visit Danmokjang with Nam Gung-ryeo, all I faced was an empty room.

Instead of Danmokjang, Danmoksu came out, flaunting colorful clothing like a peacock, and said this.

“Thank you for looking, but my son left yesterday.”

“He left? With that body? Where on earth?”

Going somewhere with a body that can’t even walk properly. In response to my question, Danmoksu furrowed his brow as if asking why I would say such a thing and answered.

“He left because he’s not feeling well. The air and water in Sinsan are much better, so he’ll recover much faster there.”

“Ugh.”

Nam Gung-ryeo, who spent his childhood forcibly in Sinsan for the same reason, made a sound like a frog being stepped on.

Danmoksu, after making a strange sound, briefly glanced at Nam Gung-ryeo, but soon looked back at me with a sly smile.

“But why are you looking for my eldest son? You’ve developed a sense of responsibility, haven’t you?”

“Well…….”

Faced with a difficult question, as I lowered my head fidgeting with my fingers, Danmokbi stepped in front of me, blocking my view.

“Do not behave rudely to my master.”

Danmoksu chuckled and raised both hands.

“Oh, my. If it’s your master, he’s someone who will become my family. What’s wrong with being affectionate?”

“If I tell you not to, then don’t.”

“So gruff. Jegal Sojeo, is Sojeo this blunt to you too?”

“……. ”

Once again, I couldn’t answer Danmoksu’s question. This time, it wasn’t because the question was difficult, but because Danmoksu’s smiling face sent shivers down my spine.

‘Can I speak so affectionately to someone I intended to kill?’

Treating me as if he had completely forgotten me, he seemed strangely eerie.

Anyway, Danmoksu pretended to be quite proud for a while before returning to his quarters. Watching him leave, Nam Gung-ryeo muttered.

“Something seems strange.”

That’s exactly what I wanted to say. I nodded my head in agreement.

“I think so too. He loudly talked about taking responsibility for the wound, but then he takes his son elsewhere.”

I thought I could continue to face Jegal Min by taking care of his son together. Despite boldly provoking Jegal Min, the impression that his son disappeared too easily couldn’t be erased.

‘Suspicious, indeed.’
I was deep in thought, my hand on my chin. Nam Gung-ryeo, with clenched fists, nodded vigorously and replied,

“That’s what I’m saying. Moreover, it’s in Sinsan of all places. Even if he tries to do something, he won’t be able to do anything because everything there is destroyed.”

“Everything is destroyed? What does that mean?”

I couldn’t help but pay attention to those words. However, I couldn’t hear a satisfactory answer. Nam Gung-ryeo, looking at something and seemingly startled, waved his hands in a fluster.

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

“……?”

What on earth is there to act like that? I turned around with a puzzled expression. Behind me, Danmokbi was standing with a sweet, friendly smile.

“I didn’t hear any news about Danmokjang moving. It seems suspicious, as you said, Yeon.”

“No, is it possible to sneakily pull Danmokjang out without catching the eyes of the lord?”

“That’s right.”

Danmoksu seemed to have no intention of hiding the fact that he and Danmokbi weren’t on good terms.

‘I should try to get along with Danmokbi even better. If it were me, I would have found the clan’s prodigy and brought him back by now.’

“I really don’t understand.”

In response to my muttering, Danmokbi sighed through her nose and replied,

“You don’t need to understand the process where greed brings about destruction.”

It was a cryptic response.