SMFC | Chapter 27

With no hands left and having confirmed the boss monster could attack with its gaze, only its right eye remained to be dealt with. However, the aftereffects of surrendering full control to the spirits left Lee Soo’s body, once steeped in death, rebelling against its return to life. Wiping away the blood seeping from his lips, he activated a talisman to enhance his healing, then turned his back to Jiwoo.

Later—absolutely later—I’m going to boast to Haeon that I was the one who saved his girlfriend, Lee Soo vowed silently. Ignoring the barrage of spears flying toward him, he prepared to unleash the spirits’ power. But just as he was about to act, a hand suddenly pulled him back. The spears whizzed past his ear, and one embedded itself into the boss monster.

The spear that flew from behind him struck the boss monster mere seconds before the spears aimed at Lee Soo could reach him. Before he could shatter into pieces, the boss monster lost its remaining eye, rendering it powerless. Realizing the person who threw the spear was Jiwoo, Lee Soo chuckled softly. Not wasting the opportunity she’d created, he swung the sword in his hand and severed the statue-like monster’s neck.

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Its finely carved head fell to the ground with a thud, and the spears of light dissolved into beams before vanishing completely. Only then did Lee Soo let out the breath he had been holding. Turning, he checked on Jiwoo.

Her expression was dazed, and the swirling energy unique to newly awakened individuals surrounded her. It seemed she had awakened just as the raid was nearing its end. In her newly awakened state, she must have grabbed the nearest spear and thrown it to help him. Lee Soo wiped the blood dripping from his lips, sensing a shift in her aura.

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“…Hah… You’ve awakened. Congratulations.”

Even in such a situation, Lee Soo smiled warmly. Jiwoo, staring at him in a daze, furrowed her brows deeply. Just as she seemed about to shout something, the gate appeared. Lee Soo grasped her wrist and stumbled toward it.

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Blood dripped steadily from his left eye, injured during the boss monster’s final attack. No matter how strong he was, protecting twenty civilians while soloing three Named monsters was beyond anyone’s limits. Breathing heavily, Lee Soo crossed the gate, knowing he would have died without the spirits.

As his legs faltered, a pair of firm arms caught him. Forcing his heavy eyelids open, Lee Soo looked up at the person holding him.

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“…Ah. Healer Haeon. You’re here. I’m still breathing… so you can save me, right?”

Despite his playful tone and faint smile, Haeon pressed his lips together, clearly suppressing his emotions. Then, gently, he placed a kiss on Lee Soo’s blood-soaked left eyelid. Skin contact amplified healing effects, and Lee Soo accepted the gesture quietly. Feeling the first hints of recovery, he spoke up again.

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“Please… take care of the others first. There’s a newly awakened person… severely injured….”

Lee Soo rambled on for a while, but when Haeon didn’t respond, he paused, wondering if his hearing was impaired. However, his ears were fine.

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“Why aren’t you answering me?” he asked, his voice weary.

Instead of replying, Haeon tightened his grip on Lee Soo, as if he intended to crush him. The pressure made Lee Soo frown and close his eyes.

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“Hunter Ryu Leesoo… Hunter Ryu Leesoo is this injured, and you expect me to leave? I’ll save you no matter what. You’ve already saved everyone else you wanted to save. So let me do this.”

Lee Soo had been about to protest, but the slight tremble in Haeon’s voice stopped him. He closed his eyes obediently.

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Haeon, watching Lee Soo’s eyelids remain closed, stayed seated on the ground, cradling him. His usual calm demeanor was replaced by an oppressive, almost suffocating atmosphere. Even those who would normally tease or provoke him stayed quiet, sensing how serious the situation was.

I’d rather curse his parents to their face than deal with this tension! someone whispered through gritted teeth, and those nearby nodded in agreement.

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The depth of worry etched onto Haeon’s pale face seemed immeasurable. His pink eyes swirled with a murky light, and as someone wondered aloud if he might cry, Haeon took Lee Soo’s hand and kissed his palm.

Ignoring his carefully honed healing routine, Haeon poured all his strength into healing Lee Soo. His previous method, designed to maximize efficiency without endangering himself, was abandoned. Instead, he recklessly used techniques that drained his life force. Feeling his vitality slipping away, Haeon let out a heavy breath.

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Using even the skills he normally avoided due to their long cooldowns, Haeon continued his relentless healing. Blood trickled from his nose, but he turned his head to keep it from falling on Lee Soo. Despite the strain, he didn’t stop casting.

Although Haeon’s grief was evident, his healing was meticulous. One by one, the wounds on Lee Soo’s body disappeared, leaving his skin flawless. Observing this, the other awakened people present thought in unison: Of course, they’d meet. Birds of a feather.

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One managed to clear a dungeon with twenty civilians while soloing three Named monsters. The other was now bleeding from every orifice while single-handedly reviving a half-dead comrade. They were truly a match made in madness.

The blood that had flowed from Lee Soo’s left eye dried in place, looking like blood tears staining a divine statue. His pale, marble-like face, his transparent skin showing veins darkened to an almost black-blue hue, and the black, lifeless blood dripping from his lips—all of it painted an eerie, grotesque picture.

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Watching Lee Soo, one couldn’t help but feel a mix of instinctive repulsion and inexplicable attraction. It was the kind of reaction one might have to something that looked human but wasn’t—a sense of awe and fear directed at the inhuman.

The unsettling atmosphere surrounding Lee Soo intensified, yet Haeon held him tightly, healing him as if he were the most precious thing in the world.

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Piece by piece, Haeon restored Lee Soo. His damaged left eye healed, his half-severed arm reattached, and every wound on his body closed. If it weren’t for the bloodstains and his tattered clothing, Lee Soo might have appeared simply asleep. Despite having healed him perfectly, Haeon’s lips pressed together in frustration, as though it wasn’t enough.

While other healers might pray to non-existent gods, wishing for even a fraction of Haeon’s abilities, Haeon muttered bitterly under his breath.

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“I’ll become stronger. Strong enough to save Hunter Ryu Leesoo even if he nearly gets his head chopped off saving someone else.”

I’ll get stronger, so just come back to me. I’ll wait forever. The only person I’ll ever wait for is Hunter Ryu Leesoo. Turn your back on the world and come to me.

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Whether Lee Soo heard those softly whispered words or not, he merely moved his lips faintly, murmuring something inaudible. Watching his bloodstained lips move, Haeon gently wiped them with the cleanest part of his hand.

Feeling droplets slide down his cheek, Haeon paused, frowning. Blood from his nose, tears from his eyes—everything was leaking out. He was grateful that he’d kept his head lowered. If others saw him like this, gossip would ripple through the dungeon survivors for days.

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The thought made him shudder. Absently, he wiped his tears with the back of his hand, only to remember too late that it was stained with Lee Soo’s blood. Sighing quietly, Haeon moved to pull his hand back, but not before pressing his fingers against Lee Soo’s lips. The pressure squashed them gently, making them look oddly vulnerable.

“Sleep well. I’ll wait for you,” Haeon whispered, his touch teasing yet his tone warm. In response to the soft farewell, Lee Soo faintly smiled, burrowing further into Haeon’s arms.

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Haeon, clicking his tongue at Lee Soo’s slightly higher-than-usual body temperature, rose carefully while cradling him. Lee Soo had healed enough to move, but Haeon couldn’t stop worrying.

With each step, he would pause to adjust his hold, ensuring Lee Soo was comfortable. If Lee Soo stirred, Haeon stopped to check on him. He walked a few steps, then paused again when Lee Soo fidgeted in his sleep.

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After stopping five times in the span of twenty steps, Mu sighed audibly, fanning himself lazily.

[Mu: Enough with the nonsense. Why haven’t you left yet?]

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Haeon glanced at Mu but quickly looked back at Lee Soo, muttering quietly, “He keeps stirring… I thought maybe he was uncomfortable.”

[Mu: Stirring? He’s sleeping more peacefully than ever. If you can’t bear to carry him any longer, just give him to me. I’ll carry him instead.]

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Mu’s offer wasn’t threatening, but Haeon’s eyes narrowed sharply, brimming with possessiveness. Mu squinted back, unimpressed.

[Mu: Rude child. Did I say I’d take him from you? I said I’d carry him for a while and then give him back. What’s the urgency?]

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“…Didn’t you already try to take him once?” Haeon retorted, his voice low with suspicion.

[Mu: What nonsense—]

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Mu stopped mid-sentence, observing Haeon’s face closely. It wasn’t anger but the look of someone afraid of losing something they treasured. The sheer injustice of the thought was written all over Haeon’s pale features.

Seeing the word unfair practically engraved on his face, Mu chuckled softly. Reaching out, he gently patted Haeon’s cheek before floating lightly into the air. His fluttering robe and twirling skirts gave him an almost whimsical appearance as he lit his favorite pipe, laughing heartily.

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[Mu: You’re still so young. Clever, but young. Oh, what an amusing sight. Don’t worry, little butterfly. We have no intention of taking Lee Soo from you.]

Do you know how hard we’ve worked to bring you two together? Mu thought silently, a touch of melancholy in his expression. Even though we’ve long since passed from this world, our sense of romance isn’t entirely dead.

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