23 Results in the "Destined to Die" category
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DTD 22
The desperate struggle to stay awake didn’t last long. “Hyung…” Heavy eyelids finally closed over a black universe. And so, the nest where the pure white bird circled finally regained its peace. What kind of happy dream could he be dreaming? I couldn’t even imagine it, but seeing the phantom’s face resting peacefully after so long calmed the restless ache in my heart. “Goodbye, my final hope.” At that moment, the door to the depths opened. There was no need to turn around to…-
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DTD 21
Mistilteinn. It was just another word for “mistletoe,” but in Norse mythology, it’s the fabled branch that killed a god. The reason? Odin’s son, Baldr, the god of light, loved by all, was killed by a simple branch of mistletoe. “You’re telling me a god’s son was killed by a twig? How?” “It’s like how Achilles died from a wound to the heel.” One day, Baldr’s mother, Frigg, foresaw her son’s death. Panicked, she made every living thing in existence swear never to harm him.…-
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Even though we were sitting together at a table for a meal, my mind was completely fixated on the will. When I encountered her in hell, Yuran never said a word about it. So I naturally assumed there wasn't one. Yet, Taeyoung had it in her hands. “To think I’m dining with two such famous people here in the Ark. I guess living a long time really does let you see all sorts of things.” “Haha...” I couldn’t even tell if the food was going into my mouth or nose. I was just desperately…-
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The first time I acknowledged my true feelings was while wielding <Bloodletting Sword>. The reason I tried to protect Sang, the reason I tried to bear the curse alone… it was all for my own sake. If I’d truly prioritized Sang from the beginning, I wouldn't have done things that would hurt him. I wanted to hide this selfish inner side of me as much as I could. If he found out about this side of me and found it disgusting… "At the very least, I wanted to close my eyes peacefully, in the…-
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DTD 18
At last, we narrowed the search down to a single district. It didn’t matter how densely populated Seonan-dong was. I stationed staff throughout the area, paying special attention to high foot traffic zones, and instructed them to stay on alert 24/7. But even after several months, not a single significant lead surfaced. Not one of my people spotted Johan. Not even a strand of his hair. "I'm sorry, Guild Leader Simeon." They’d all seen Johan’s face through <Portrait of Saint Germain>,…-
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In the days leading up to the end, I spent time with some of the members of The Apostles, one by one. I attended a gemstone auction with Raphael, bought Matteo the beef I’d promised him ages ago, and went to a long-awaited overseas orchestra performance with Shinhwan. There wasn’t any deeper meaning behind it. I just wanted to settle my thoughts quietly in my own way. And yet, the more memories I made, the harder it became to leave. Attachment was a terrifying thing. I’d drawn the line, told…-
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DTD 16
The train's speed had slowed significantly. Yet, no announcement was made about any mechanical failure. The dimly lit interior quickly filled with uneasy murmurs. Just as I was beginning to suspect this was all part of his plan… "Mom, look!" A child's voice, full of excitement, cut through the tense atmosphere. The boy pointed outside, and instantly, all eyes followed. Boom, boom—! With loud explosions, fireworks burst into the dark sky. Each dazzling explosion sent waves of colorful…-
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DTD 15
It was an unusually bright moonlit night. The forest didn’t appear to be one where people usually walked—there wasn’t even a path in sight—and somewhere in the distance, the eerie hoot of an owl echoed. For a dream, it felt way too vivid. I stood there blankly, staring up at the moon, when suddenly, my pocket vibrated. “…Simeon?” Now he was even calling me in my dreams? I picked up the call before the ringing stopped. “…Uh… no?” Well, I wasn’t technically…-
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DTD 14
The sound of the wind brushing against the leaves no longer felt comforting. The soft rustle near my ears felt like crawling insects. And then, I felt it—eyes watching from somewhere. Glancieng around quickly, I finally saw it. A screaming man’s face was embedded in the tree trunk Simeon was leaning against. “T-There…” At first, I didn’t even recognize it as a face. The bark’s deep brown, rough surface looked nothing like skin. But starting from the hollowed-out knotholes where eyes…-
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Last night, the full moon greeted us as we finally defeated the last water creature. I spent the morning thoroughly re-reading the original Divine Comedy to prepare for our journey. Considering that I was heading to hell, my preparations were surprisingly minimal. All I carried in my pocket was a dagger and my mother’s will. As midnight approached, I went down to the first floor as we’d organized. Simeon, who’d arrived early, was talking with Enoch. I cautiously approached, not wanting to…-
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