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    Chirp, chirp.

    She could hear birds in the distance.

    Bari slowly opened her eyes. She saw the sunlight peering down from above. It cast a pattern of shadows onto the floor. The curtains tried to keep it from entering the room, but it was already so bright inside. Bari blinked, lost in thought. Should she sleep a little longer? Or should she get up?

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    “My lady.”

    A small voice came from behind the curtains. The maidservant with a cute, round, pale face already knew that Bari was awake.

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    “Please have some breakfast before going back to sleep.”

    Darn…

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    Bari sat up slightly. She was feeling very lazy today.

    Her silk clothes slipped down her sluggish body. Her round, pale shoulders and her breasts that were more swollen than usual lately were revealed.

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    “I woke up a long time ago.”

    She felt a bit embarrassed for some reason. The maidservant named Doah flashed her a pleasant smile.

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    “When pregnant, it is normal for the mother to sleep a lot more than usual. You could have slept a little longer, but I woke you up in case you were hungry.”

    Ah, really? Bari chuckled. She opened the silk dress a little more and wrapped her hand around her swollen belly. She had been feeling normal until recently. These days, it seemed that the child was growing faster and faster. Yesterday, while she slept, she felt the child twitch. It felt a bit ticklish, and her eyes burst open in shock.

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    However, one thing was strange. As her belly grew with the child, a strange spot began to appear above her stomach. Doah told her that when a maiden was pregnant, the skin of their stomach or armpits would grow darker. It seemed a bit ominous, but she believed it was only natural in her state. However, as time went by, the spot seemed to form some kind of design. At times, the bluish spot looked like ivy. Sometimes she thought it looked like a flower.

    Was this really normal?

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    “My lady?”

    Bari was broken out of her thoughts by Doah’s call.

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    “Where is Mother?”

    When she heard Bari’s question, Doah opened the curtains and answered.

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    “She is already at the Northern Star Residence. A guest has arrived.”

    “A guest?”

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    Bari gathered her hands together and tied up her long hair. It was a hot day, and her hair felt heavy.

    “Yes, that scary person.”

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    That scary person? Bari slightly frowned. As if she suddenly recalled something, she began to laugh. The only one the fairies collectively were afraid of was Sir Mujang from Mount Dongdae. If they spoke of the handsome person, they were talking about the Heavenly Emperor’s son, Banya. There were many guests who came and went, but most of the stories in this place were regarding those two.

    Sir Mujang always appeared with a cold, blank expression on his face. He never bowed to anyone other than Bari’s mother, so people were even more afraid of him. Of course, she was also one the people he never properly greeted. Whenever he passed by her, he’d give her a light nod, but he’d never look her in the eye.

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    Why did he hate people so much?

    Bari would often grow angry all by herself due to the embarrassment.

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    However, her eyes kept being drawn to him. Was it because he was handsome? Bari lowered her feet from the bed and laughed to herself.

    * * *

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    “What good will come of seeing your face so often? Why do you keep coming here?”

    Mago complained as she held her teacup.

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    “We’ve already had this discussion, but you continue to needlessly drag this out…”

    Not caring about what was being said, Mujang turned his head as he looked around. As always, Mago’s residence was beautiful. The heavenly realm was full of beautiful things, but even the great mansions were merely a drop in the bucket compared to this residence.

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    The entire palace was floating in the air. Because of this, it had a magnificent view of the mountains and forests. The waterfall fell to the ground below, creating a fog that surrounded the area. A splendid roof and elegant columns. Flowers filled the residence, creating a breathtaking sight and filling the residence with an aromatic fragrance.

    “How is Bari doing?”

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    He did not even face her as he asked. How annoying. He kept asking that question over and over again. Because he was always so curious about Bari’s wellbeing, he escaped Mount Dongdae and came crawling here several times in the past three months. The deal was already struck, so there was no need for all this. The child now belonged to Mago, and the price was Bari’s life.

    That day, Mujang was not in his right mind as he brought Bari in his arms, her lower abdomen drenched in blood. He begged Mago to save Bari’s life. If she saved Bari’s life, he told her he’d offer up his own life in return.

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    Unfortunately, what Mago wanted was not Mujang’s life. From the very beginning until now, she wanted the child. The child, the one currently growing in Bari’s belly, and the one that was being raised under Mago’s care.

    A cold smile stretched across her red lips.

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    “She’s doing well. How many times must I tell you? I never take back a single word that has left my lips.”

    Mujang looked back at her with indifferent eyes.

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    The one who asked to erase Bari’s memories was Mujang. From the moment she was born until now, her life was only filled with pain and suffering. And the pain that he had given her was even more terrifying. And it would be terrifying moving forward. It wasn’t something Bari could handle.

    No matter what…

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    Mujang gritted his teeth. No matter what, he needed to save Bari and their child.

    “Don’t even think about secretly escaping with the mother and child. Once the child is safely delivered, Bari will forget everything about the child. Ignorance is bliss. There is nothing else that can bring such peace.”

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    Mujang held his teacup, and his finger lightly tapped on the porcelain. Without saying a single word, he brought the teacup up to his lips. A breeze came into the room. The fragrance he yearned for lingered in the breeze.

    He had come here several times to see her safe and sound. But every time he came here, he was treated poorly. However, despite the poor treatment, he continued to endure. Until he saw how Bari was doing, he did not move to leave this house.

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    It was odd that Mujang believed Mago to be the only one who knew how to save Bari. However, at the time, he couldn’t think of anything else. Bari was constantly chased by the evil spirits, and he needed to take her to a place they did not dare approach.

    That place was not the underworld or the world of the living. It could only be the heavenly realm. The only problem was that he could not go to the heavenly realm.

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    Mago’s home was on a level higher than the heavenly realm. Strictly speaking, even the Heavenly Emperor could not enter as he pleased. Considering this, Mujang would not be denied entrance, and it was the safest place for Bari to stay.

    Additionally, since Mago wanted Bari’s child, she would certainly protect Bari until the child’s birth. The problem was what to do after Bari discovered the truth. A sin begets another sin.

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    He struggled with getting Ran on board with this plan, but at the time, there was no other way to save Bari, so he ultimately gave in. But no matter what kind of excuse he gave, it didn’t matter. From the very beginning until now, he couldn’t help but end up as a cold-hearted husband and father.

    “Ah, are you entertaining a guest?”

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    Suddenly, he heard Bari’s voice behind him. Mujang’s hand froze in the air as he was putting down his teacup. 

    “Yes. He keeps coming even though I do not invite him.”

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    Mago spoke in an annoyed tone, but she did not continue to give Mujang a hard time. She invited Bari to come and sit with them. It was probably her way of showing Bari to him as soon as possible so that he would leave quickly. Mujang pretended not to know what she was doing.

    “Have you been well?”

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    Bari approached Mujang and politely bent her knees to him in greeting. Every time he saw her like this, he would be shocked inside. Not that long ago, she had looked like a scrawny boy. But now, she was completely the opposite. A small part of him did not like how unfamiliar she seemed.

    In merely three months, Mago had transformed Bari into a graceful heavenly maiden. She had even made Bari call her ‘Mother’. 

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    Mother! What kind of mother devoured her grandchild? He was glad Bari did not know what kind of disgusting face hid behind that despicable smile. If she knew, she would throw herself off of this floating palace.

    The shock of that night when Bari tried to take her own life remained in Mujang’s heart. Her blood loss had put her in a precarious state. If he had been even a moment too late, the child would have died. Mago’s healing abilities were second to none, so if it wasn’t for her, Bari would also have lost her life.

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    Why was Mago so fixated on Bari’s child? Was she really going to eat it? If not, what did she want to do? No one in the universe knew what Mago was thinking.

    The most beautiful, but also the most cruel. The most kind, but also the most wicked. No one could completely understand Mago.

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    “I’ve been… well. Have you also been well, my lady?”

    His stiff tongue moved awkwardly as he returned her greeting. Bari glanced at him and gave him a confused but entertained smile. Her smile reminded him of their short married life. Learning how to write and reading books. The times when they laughed together.

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    There was no way they could go back to those times. He didn’t know how Bari’s life would turn out, but she would never share it with him again.

    It was all for the best. But even if that was not the case…

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    Mujang carefully lowered his eyes. The fatal wound he had incurred by escaping Mount Dongdae had continued to eat away at him. The wound that had broken everything inside was now making its way out. The poison was spreading.

    In the middle of the night, there were many times when he’d lose sleep because he couldn’t stop coughing. Whenever this occurred, black lumps of blood would make its way out of his throat. Additionally, he was searching for Muyi in hell, turning it upside-down, so his symptoms were worsening. This was basically suicide. If he met a mythical beast in his current state, he’d be eaten.

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    Although he was not afraid of death, he was worried about Bari and their child.

    However, all of the yearning, the apologetic feelings… None of it showed in his eyes.

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    “Yes, I have been very well. Too well. That’s the problem.”

    “Haa, a maiden that is with child must be well and at peace. Why is that a problem?”

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    It seemed that Mago had completely immersed herself in the role of a mother. Mujang felt nauseous watching her look at Bari with such loving eyes despite having ulterior motives.

    “Have you eaten breakfast? Has your morning sickness gotten better?”

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    “Yes, Mother.”

    Bari spoke awkwardly. She was a bit embarrassed to bring up her child in front of a strange man. She didn’t even know how she had conceived this child. She didn’t know who the father was. According to her mother, it was a man with whom she had shared her love only to be abandoned.

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    She was told that due the shock from the ordeal, she had lost her memories. Although she did not know what kind of man had ripped out her heart and abandoned her with their child, if this kind of man was the father, she was rather glad she did not remember him.

    At this time, she was definitely living in bliss due to ignorance. All human suffering began with past misdeeds. As a person who forgot her past and misdeeds, her current state was very peaceful. Additionally, this was Mago’s palace. There was no hunger, darkness, suffering, or death.

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    “I’m a bit embarrassed to be eating and playing all day in such a beautiful place.”

    “No need to be embarrassed. Right now, the most important thing is for you to rest and be comfortable.”

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    Mago glanced at Mujang and gestured for him to go away now. However, he must have lost all tact because he did not move to leave at all. Insead, he continued this needless conversation.

    “If you’re only killing some time, boredom will certainly follow. Why don’t you try reading some books?”

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    “Books?”

    Bari gazed at him as she asked back. Although Mujang was wearing dark blue silk robes and had his hair up in a neat knot like a scholar, he did not seem like someone who was much of a reader. It seemed like a sword suited him far more than a book…

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    However, despite her preconceived notions, he continued to speak.

    “Rather than classic literature, it is more fun to read comedies.”

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    What nonsense was he talking about now?

    Mago frowned in anger. On the other hand, Bari lit up as she looked at him.

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    “Then what kinds of books are good? If you can give me some recommendations…”

    “Ahem! When it comes to books good for prenatal education, my house has many of those.”

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    Prenatal education? Mujang looked at Mago in disbelief. What was the point of Bari reading up on prenatal education? Would it make the child tastier before she ate it?

    But Mago did not seem to care. She stood up, basically letting Mujang know that he had overstayed his welcome.

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    “I’ve been sitting for too long. My body feels stiff. Bari, why don’t you come on a walk with me? As for you…”

    “What a coincidence. I also wanted to take a look at some flowers.”

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    Mujang also stood up and grinned. Has this punk lost his mind? Mago’s eyes turned fierce. Unaware of all this, Bari was the only one who stood up politely and moved to the side for their guest.

    Her mother was speaking to Sir Mujang, so Bari quietly walked behind them. After their conversation about books, he did not look at her. His dark blue clothes and his neatly tied hair seemed awkward in the feminine garden.

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    Bari followed behind them and glanced up at him.

    The shadow in his eyes. The slightly cold expression. If she were to associate a color to this man, it would be dark blue. Even though he didn’t look like the kind of guy she would like, why did her eyes keep going to him?

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    Why was her heart always skipping a beat?

    It was early summer in the garden. The hydrangeas were in full bloom and looked like fluffy clouds. The hydrangea changes colors depending on the properties in the soil, so its meaning is often said to be ‘change of heart’ as well as ‘truth’. In a way, it had quite a disagreeable meaning.

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    Bari turned her eyes from the guest to the flowers. Just watching these cloud-like flowers brought peace to her heart. The waterfall on the other side of the garden created a fine mist that hovered over the flowers.

    Suddenly, Bari recalled something strange.

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    A black mountain, a thick fog, a collapsing house, a flower turning into dust.

    Why…?

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    Bari slightly frowned and shook her head. Why was she having these weird thoughts? There was no way a flower could turn into dust. To test her theory, she wanted to pick a flower bud. However, her hand did not move because she felt afraid.

    Suddenly, a large hand appeared in front of her and picked a single blue hydrangea cluster.

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    “Ah?”

    Startled, Bari lifted her head.

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    It was Mujang. His gray eyes underneath his slightly thick eyebrows were looking at her. The hydrangea was still in his hand. It did not transform into dust. Bari felt a slight sense of relief, but she still felt strange.

    “Do you like this flower?”

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    He held out the hydrangea as he asked.

    “Ah, yes.”

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    Bari took the flower from him.

    “Please place it in your room.”

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    “Pardon?”

    Bari raised her voice in shock. Mago glared at Mujang in disbelief.

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    “I’ll take my leave.”

    Mujang politely bid her goodbye and left. Bari was surprised to discover a small piece of paper within the blooms of the hydrangea.

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    I have something to tell you regarding the child’s father. Once the moon reaches the top of the willow tree, let us meet underneath the tree.

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    For some reason, Bari did not open the note right away in the garden. Once she was alone in her room, she read the note.

    The child’s father?

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    Her heart sank. Her hand holding the note grew cold. When she heard Doah returning, she quickly hid the note and barely managed to calm her breathing.

    “What is the matter, miss?”

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    When Doah saw Bari standing there with a pale face, she tilted her head as she asked.

    “I-it’s nothing. I was just a bit dizzy…”

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    “Ah, then please sit down here for a bit.”

    “I’m okay, Doah.”

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    Bari didn’t even know what she was saying. The child’s father, the child’s father…

    She unconsciously raised her hand and stroked her belly. It would be a lie if she said she wasn’t curious. The truth had been shattered, and the shards were scattered around her. She wanted to know. She wanted to know who the child’s father was. She earnestly wanted to know why he had abandoned her and their child.

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    But if the chest that held the truth also had a terrifying poison, what should she do? Wouldn’t covering up the truth and moving on be better for the sake of the child?

    As soon as the moon rose to the top of the willow tree, Bari carefully got up and put on a dark cloak. She silently looked out the doorway and saw Daoh sleeping in a small bed. Thankfully, Daoh was deeply asleep. Bari carried her shoes and carefully exited the room in her bare feet.

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    Because it was summer, the night was a bit cool and a fragrant breeze hung in the air. As Bari walked past the garden, the grass crunched underneath her feet. The blue moonlight ran along the treetops and created patterns on the ground. As if the trees had secrets, they whispered to the wind. The willow tree was at the western end of the palace grounds.

    Did Sir Mujang truly come? Her mouth was dry as if she were going to a secret rendezvous. She walked forward carefully and finally saw the large willow tree. Within the long branches that stretched out to the sky, she could see someone’s figure.

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    Bari cautiously looked around. She wondered if she shouldn’t have come and nervously placed her hand on her belly. If something seemed odd, she was prepared to scream and run away.

    “Bari.”

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    Suddenly, she heard someone call her name. Her heart sank, and Bari gasped as she looked behind her.

    It was a beautiful adolescent boy. It almost seemed as if the blue moonlight was emanating off of his body, as if he were made of blue glass.

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    Gah.

    Bari’s mouth opened in shock as she lost her breath.

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    Don’t tell me. This boy is…?

    “I’m not the child’s father.”

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    As if he’d read her mind, the  boy grinned as he shook his head. Bari’s face turned red with embarrassment.

    “Ah, is that so, sir?”

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    “Ah…”

    He seemed surprised by her use of an honorific when speaking to him. Then he shook his head. Was she just imagining the tears that were filling his eyes?

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    “We never used honorifics with each other. We were friends, you see.”

    “Friends?”

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    Bari asked in confusion. She felt apologetic, but she truly did not remember anything. This person… or was he a spirit… who was he? He’s saying we were friends…?

    “Bari, it’s okay. Just… The fact that you’re safe and sound is enough.”

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    He approached her and tried to hug her, but he passed through her like a shadow.

    “Ah…”

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    Bari understood what he meant. He could not touch her. How could he create a child with her when his body was transparent?

    “My name is Ran.”

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    He flashed her a beautiful smile.

    “Ran?”

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    “Yes, Ran. We’ve been friends for a long time. About nine years?”

    “Nine years?”

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    Bari’s eyes widened. Then he definitely knew who the child’s father was.

    “Then you’ll know who the child’s father is, right?”

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    Ran nodded, but he continued speaking in an awkward voice.

    “But I can’t tell you right now.”

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    “Why not?”

    “There’s a reason for it, Bari. When the time comes, I’ll tell you everything.”

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    “You said you’d tell me in the note.”

    “You’re right. I will. But right now…”

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    Ran carefully chose his words.

    “Not right now. It’s still dangerous.”

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    “Dangerous?”

    “Yes, very.”

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    It was very dangerous? Why?

    “This is quite frustrating.”

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    “I know, I’m sorry. But I promise. When the time comes, I’ll really tell you everything. Right now, this is for the sake of you and your child, so please understand.”

    Ran brought both of his hands together and begged. Bari slightly bit down on her lips before looking at him again.

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    “What about Mujang-nim?”

    “Hm?”

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    “What kind of relationship do you have with him for him to let you meet me? Does he know me too?”

    There was a short but odd silence. Ran awkwardly smiled and answered her.

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    “He just did me a favor, that’s all.”

    Ran. She didn’t know who he really was, but she didn’t think he was good at lying. He awkwardly lowered his eyes, and anyone would be able to tell that he felt uncomfortable. Why wasn’t he explaining anything right now? What was dangerous?

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    “I’ll place a flower on your windowsill from time to time. When I do, can you come out and meet me here at a similar time?”

    Bari hesitated. Honestly, she was very confused. Although Ran said that they have known each other for a long time, there was no proof other than his word. Speaking with him was tremendously awkward, and Bari felt that she’d rather meet with Sir Mujang since she’d seen him a few times.

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    However, Ran did look very good-hearted. She didn’t think he’d harm her.

    “Okay.”

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    Bari hesitated before giving him her answer. Ran flashed her a faint smile as he gazed at her.

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    The next morning, Bari could hardly believe that she’d met Ran the night before. It felt like a few more cracks had formed in her world.

    He had definitely told her that she was in danger. Even though he said that she was safe here, it was strange that he told her he’d explain everything once the time came. When the time came? When would that be? And he said that he’d known her for nine years. Then did that mean that Bari hadn’t been in this residence during those nine years? Or did it mean that he was not in this residence? 

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    Everything was tossing and turning inside her head.

    Bari needed proof. Whatever it was, whoever it came from… She needed someone who could tell her what had happened to the past Bari. Strangely, after Ran’s visit, Sir Mujang did not come back to her house.

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    “I heard he is sick.”

    Doah finally gave her an answer after Bari had wheedled it out of her. Sir Mujang was sick.

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    “Sick?”

    “Yes, miss.”

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    Sick? But he looked quite strong…

    “Can gods get sick?”

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    “Aigoo, gods merely have longer lifespans. How can they possibly escape the four sufferings of life1?”

    “Gods can die, too?”

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    Doah gave her a frustrated expression when she heard Bari’s question.

    “They normally don’t die and merely reincarnate. But right now…”

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    “Right now…?”

    “There is no yaksu, so they can’t.”

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    “Yaksu?”

    Yaksu? What was that?

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    “As long as they consumed the yaksu of Mount Dongdae, the gods could always prolong their lives or reincarnate into a completely new one. However, for some reason, the yaksu has run dry for the past three thousand years.

    “Is that really bad?”

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    “It’s really, really bad.”

    Doah spoke with a grave expression on her face.

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    “The gods certainly live for a long time. In the case of the Heavenly Emperor, he lives for an incalculable amount of time. The heavenly world goes through cycles of SeongJuGweGong according to the Heavenly Emperor’s lifespan.”

    “What is SeongJuGweGong?”

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    “You don’t know what SeongJuGweGong is?”

    Doah let out a sigh and began to explain.

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    “Seong (成) is when the heavenly realm is created. Ju (住) is life. Gwe (壞) is the collapse. Gong (空) is when everything returns to emptiness. The heavenly realm continues through this cycle over and over again, and whenever it is time for ‘Gwe’, the yaksu disappears from Mount Dongdae. Therefore, we are currently living in the period of time when the universe is collapsing. Even if the gods die, they cannot be reincarnated.”

    Was that true? Just like how the humans went through the four sufferings of life, did the universe also go through a cycle? Including the land of the living and the dead?

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    “Sir Mujang is looking for the yaksu in Mount Dongdae.”

    “What? Is that his job?”

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    Suddenly, Doah turned pale as if she had realized her mistake. She quickly covered her mouth.

    “N-No. It’s not a pleasant story, so…”

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    Her voice faded away.

    “What? If you stop here, it’ll make me even more curious.”

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    “I have a lot of work to do, so I’ll be taking my leave…”

    As Doah tried to escape, Bari quickly grabbed her belly.

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    “Ah.”

    “Ah! Miss, what’s wrong?”

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    “My belly twinged…”

    “Oh dear. Please lay down over here.”

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    She hurriedly placed a pillow down and lowered Bari so that she’d be comfortable. Seeing Doah’s earnestness, Bari felt a bit bad about faking her pain. However, she could not let Doah go like this.

    “Thank you.”

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    She grabbed Doah’s hand as she spoke. Doah’s kind face turned red. Bari tightened her grasp on Doah’s hand so that she couldn’t escape. Then she continued asking her questions.

    “I’m quite shocked that gods can get sick.”

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    “That’s to be expected. I was also shocked.”

    Doah spoke cautiously, choosing her words with care.

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    “If they’re not careful, can they die? They can just be healed by Mother, can’t they?”

    When she heard this, Doah sighed. Then she whispered back.

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    “Actually, that man is a criminal, so he is not allowed to receive healing.”

    “A criminal?”

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    What crime did he commit?

    “A long time ago, Sir Mujang was a highly distinguished military officer. He was the chief gatekeeper who was in charge of protecting the heavenly realm. No one could compare to him when it came to defeating mythical beasts.”

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    “But?”

    Doah momentarily closed her mouth and looked around. Then she spoke.

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    “You mustn’t tell anyone I told you this.”

    “I won’t.”

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    Bari brought her hands together and promised.

    “That is…”

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    Doah opened her mouth with much difficulty.

    “One day, while he was performing his duties as the chief gatekeeper, he opened the gates to heaven, and the mythical beasts entered the heavenly realm. At the time, a lot of gods became injured. On top of that, the Divine Empress (the wife of the Heavenly Emperor) was also injured. It was a crime that deserved a beheading, but someone spoke up and said that the gates were opened on purpose. Sir Mujang claimed it wasn’t him, but he could not evade his responsibility in the matter. After some investigation, it was found that the culprit was Sir Mujang’s little sister.”

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    “What? Why?”

    “That’s… His little sister was a monster.”

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    “What?”

    A monster?

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    Bari’s eyes widened in shock. According to what she was told, gods were perfect beings. They were tremendously beautiful, and none of them aged. Since birth, they were graceful and noble. How could there be a monster in their midst?

    “Ever since her birth, half of the little sister’s face was beautiful, but the other half was truly grotesque. Because of this, she was chased out to Wani, but because of her older brother’s achievements, she was able to return to the heavenly realm. However, I heard that she would often escape the heavenly realm and return to Wani.”

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    “So are you saying she accidentally forgot to close the gates?”

    “Yes… well, at least, that’s what the gods say.”

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    “My goodness…”

    It didn’t look like it was a trivial matter.

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    “So that’s how Sir Mujang became a criminal.”

    “Yes, he was given the punishment of finding the yaksu in Mount Dongdae. As for his little sister…”

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    Doah crouched down even further and whispered.

    “She was thrown down into Avici hell. It is the most terrifying level of hell. It’s filled with dirty spirits, and it’s difficult for anyone to endure it down there.”

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    Bari closed her mouth. A maiden who was born with a strange appearance. Because of her appearance, she was chased out of the heavens, only to return and be thrown into hell. It was an incredibly pitiful story.

    “How unfortunate.”

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    “Indeed. When I heard about it, I also felt uneasy. That woman… They called her a monster, but she was very kind. How did she end up making such a mistake and…”

    Bari couldn’t say anything.

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    “Then what about Sir Mujang? If he was punished, how is he able to come here?”

    “I’m not sure about that part. Mago-nim told us to leave it alone, so who are we to fret about it? But usually, it’ll create quite a stir. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out, heads will fly. On top of that, I heard that he’s searching the depths of hell these days.”

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    “Hell? Why? To find his little sister?”

    “Probably? Even for gods, it isn’t easy to go to hell. Since he’s constantly going in and out of there, it isn’t a surprise that he has gotten ill. At this rate, I don’t think he’ll be able to live for long.”

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    Bari silently listened to Doah. The more she listened, the more she felt that he had no connection to her past. There was no opportunity for someone like Sir Mujang to have met with her at any point in time. Could it be that he only shared some type of closeness with Ran and helped him meet with her as Ran said?

    After Doah left, Bari laid in bed, lost in thought. Suddenly, Bari burst up in shock. A sorrow she could not suppress made her heart ache.

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    “Why do I feel like this?”

    Bari pressed down on her racing heart. She must have felt sad on someone else’s behalf. Maybe it was her own sorrow. Whatever it was, she felt that she had long distanced herself from this sadness. Bari laid back down on her bed and quietly looked out the window.

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    The hydrangea that Mujang had given her had already disappeared.

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