Become a Black Screen in a Novel - Chapter 17

That was just last night.

 

Even when the sun rises and falls, and darkness swallows the sky, the ground of Cheungong Island is bright.

The residential complex, where colorful skyscrapers are dense, twinkled with lights, illuminating the bustling landscape of cadets coming and going.

 

The grass and trees that extend into the city center have been beautifully landscaped, and the river meandering along the nicely paved road adds coolness to the sound of flowing water.

 

The scenery of all-natural colors of spirit light fluttering in the sky shows off its fantastic beauty.

Cadets came out to soothe their exhausted mind and body from the harsh classes and training, or to simply enjoy leisure, smiled brightly with their faces relaxed like actors in the spotlight below.

 

A page of youth that washes away the feeling of closure of the stuffy school life. It was a section of daily life that richly colored the themed dormitory.

 

On the other hand, the road that stretched straight into the adjacent park was relatively quiet.

 

A space where the gloomy and gigantic trees grew dark and plunged into a deep, dark pond.

A place where lush trees intertwine, which is rare in the city, and left its shape as a so-called ‘forest’.

 

Of course, it was an environment created under the management and permission of the townspeople, and the lights were lit along the neatly manicured trails, so rather than being terrifying, there was even a sense of solitude.

Even so, there is no doubt that there are an insignificant amount of people who are lonely.

 

Even the bustling skyscrapers of the dormitory are as vague as an amusement park seen from a distant mountain.

The inside of the tent, where the entangled branches and leaves eat even the light, transforms into a narrow, unexplored view.

 

Cheon Murin, a tall boy with blonde hair, existed as if it were against the darkness.

 

The image of him leaning against a tree with his eyes closed and arms folded is as calm as if he was immersed in contemplation. The sound of his even breathing makes it seem like he was asleep at first glance.

However, as soon as the eyelids open, a clear amber color emits a beam of light.

 

In the next moment, a high, roaring voice like a bell shook the blades of grass.

 

“Oh, did you both come early?”

 

Hwaak- The ink color that dyed the surroundings instantly loses its depth and fades away.

 

The world has become brighter. Not only was the rhetoric praising her appearance, but it was because the girl was actually shining in a pillar of light that fell from the sky.

As if basking in the blessings of heaven for everyone to pay attention.

 

Someone said she was born to be an actress.

 

Wow, I’m so excited to be in the spotlight like this.

As if she were the main character on stage, a shining star among idols.

 

One of the characteristics that a girl has innately, 『Manse Brilliance (B)』.

It is a curtain that blocks all indirect harm and extends its grace to the surroundings, but for me, there was no particular appreciation other than ‘lights to illuminate oneself’.

 

The soft feeling of comfort melts away the coldness that permeates the space, and spring arrives in no time. Now even the warm warmth tickles the skin.

 

But the boy’s answer was blunt.

 

“Why did you have to call me outside? A call would suffice.”

“Fufufu. You designated the place. Am I wrong?”

“It’s obvious that if you stand out, you’ll get noisy. Don’t be annoying.”

“Yes. Please don’t be so mean.”

 

The brightly curved eyes are iris flowers. The hair that was swept up with the back of his hand touching the nape of his neck fluttered softly.

The gradation starting with pure white and ending with pink resembles a lotus flower.

 

The cherry-red lips were holding a smile.

 

“I mean, I want to get along with you. I want to talk face-to-face. You don’t think a girl’s wish is grandiose?”

 

Like a blooming bud, a girl who shows off her dual charm across the border between children and adults.

It was alluring enough if you see her joking around, she was a hundred times adorable.

 

A voice that is clear and shrill like an owl. Her gentle and friendly tone is completely different from Shin Haram, who is always calm and undisturbed.

Cheon Murin didn’t really like that.

 

And Baek Hwa-yeon, Chairman Baek Tae-gang’s favorite granddaughter and the exclusive model of the Baekhwa group, was very fond of Cheon Murin.

It was the reason why the boy smiled brightly at the purpose he spits out wildly.

 

“Data?”

“It sucks.”

 

Delicate and slender fingers showed a chip the size of a fingernail.

In this day and age, it is rare to carry a physically separate storage device, but it is also a tool that is often used for security rather than daily life.

 

“From the personal details of the bottom 10% of cadets to the current status of group formation and timetable. The academy’s database is under the direct control of the federation, so you can’t access it, but it doesn’t matter if you collect rumors and synthesize them. Yes?”

“·················ogue.”

“If you look at the friendship, it seems that something unexpected happened. Well, there were 6 kids who couldn’t identify the members though. You know that? One of them trains the same subject as you.”

 

‘I don’t know why Cha Seok, who was praised for being a genius, became interested in this kind of thing?’

 

Cheon Murin clicked his tongue at the question that was slurred by putting his index finger to his lips, pretending to be cute.

 

“·······Then what price are you asking for? Don’t procrastinate, speak quickly.”

 

He noticed that the other person had turned, but Baek Hwa-yeon did not question him. Just whispering a sweet voice with a soft smile.

 

“Let’s go on a date. Alone.”

“Are you saying things like that again? If you run out of decorations to decorate, go somewhere else.”

 

There was an absurd feeling of being fed up with it.

This is because it was the ninth proposal for today, more than a fortnight has passed since joining the theme and being assigned to the same class.

“There must have been a lot of good-looking, well-dressed, and nice-looking men around. It’s enough if you pick it up in moderation. Please don’t put it in.”

“They are great, but you are special. …More than anything else, if I say I don’t like it, I’ll just go back like this, right?”

“Chit…….”

 

Baek Hwa-yeon smiled as she watched his beautiful face seriously wrinkled.

 

“It’s not like I want to go around the school. It’s the same as today’s meeting. I said I wanted to meet you. Then you decide the stage. Isn’t that fair?”

 

The face that is lightly teased is disgusting.

 

“You make me happy for the day. Aren’t you a boring guy who doesn’t even know how to escort?”

 

Don’t ask why.

I don’t want to brag, but Cheon Murin knows that he is attractive. His identity, ability, and appearance. Since childhood, he is used to being liked and courted.

 

Being courted by a beautiful girl. Depending on the point of view, it can be seen as cute, and to some it can even be considered a reward.

 

“So, what are you saying? That if there is anything you want, it is to sell me?”

 

Cheon Murin cut it with a single knife. “Do you think I’m a male prostitute?” he asked with a lower pitch.

The crashing waves are anger and contempt. It was the pride of a person who was sure of his own worth and respected himself.

 

Baek Hwa-yeon blew out a sob at the sharp reaction.

 

“So don’t do it if you don’t like it.”

 

The chip he had been rolling in his knuckles bounced off.

 

Towards the girl in front of him.

 

“·················ogue.”

 

widely! Cheon Murin, who skillfully grabbed objects even in the dark night, furrowed his eyebrows.

 

“······what does it mean.”

“Why, what is strange?”

 

It was a smile that seemed to be in full bloom.

 

“I just said I’m going to go back like this, did I ever say that I won’t give it to you? I’ll just give it to you. It’s your request.”

“You are this child…”

“Ahahaha. Good with this today it is just the two of us without any obstacles. But, uh. That’s right.”

 

In contrast to Cheon Murin, who started to stand tall, has a relaxed attitude.

When the corners of the eyes are slanted, the quality of laughter begins to take on an even more bizarre sign.

 

“I was convinced of this meeting, Cheon Murin. You don’t get along with Shin Haram either. Come to me. Because if it were me, I could use you more skillfully.”

 

Koo!

 

In the next moment, all the fury was erased from Cheon Murin’s face.

 

The surrounding forest trembles, the gentle wind twists our steps, and even the starlight in the sky stands sharply.

Googoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo loud. Even the spotlight that was straight down in the shape of a curtain of light waving and getting dark.

 

Soon after, the remaining plaster statue opened her mouth.

 

“Is that all you have to say?”

“Oh my goodness. I am scared with how this gentleman deals with the ladies, he is narrow-minded.”

 

But nonetheless, it’s gentle. The movement of taking a step back while holding back with interlaced hands is graceful like a ballet, unpretentious, and shameless attitude itself.

 

“The only thing that can be that way is now. You will soon love me certainly.”

 

You are only a human being allowed to stand next to a monster, not a human that suits a monster.

Therefore, I am just waiting patiently for the sweet broken heart.

 

The eyes shining brightly with amethyst in the dark indeed looks demonic with a smile

 

“I’ll see you tomorrow. We’re classmates, aren’t we?”

 

…and the night sky descended. As if the place where the light had left was hollowed out and made a deeper puddle.

Huh woo woo woo – Silence filled with the sound of the wind. Cheon Murin stood there like that for a while.

 

What suddenly burst forth was a lament for the high moon.

 

“Hey, really… Why are all the girls around me just weird…?”

 

Some people might not know that it was a concern that could be seen as quite luxurious.

 

Cheon Murin untied the device he had wrapped around his wrist like a thin string and spread it out in the air. While making a call by tapping the corner of the screen while connecting the chip to the connector.

Pot! As soon as pure white data comes up, a beep-call is connected.

 

-Did you get it? the price?

 

As always, is it because of the feeling that the cold inside is being released by the calm voice?

Cheon Murin thought for a moment about how to explain the previous conversation and put it in a nice way.

 

“You want to buy a meal?”

– Is it? Can you lend me your card?

“Yes, you······.”

 

The hardened face loosened with a smirk. With a little bit of grumbling.

 

“Don’t ever get tangled up with white flowers again. If you need it, just call me and tell me.”

-Why? She seems to want to be friends with you.

“So, you mean…….”

 

It was the strangely twisted pride of an adolescent boy that he didn’t open his mouth any longer.

Yes, it was this kid. A dragon’s eye that can see through all things with his horn.

 

But with a bitter smile, the one word that came out was this:

 

“You really don’t know people’s hearts.”

 

Of course, the answer remains the same as always.

 

– I’m studying.

 

Well, he was.

 

– What is the content of the material?

“Among the bottom 10%, 6 of the team members were unclear. First of all, I think it should be considered as a top-ranked candidate.”

ㅡAre there any kids whose classes overlap with us?

 

Cheon Murin pulled the scroll down. A few photos and names appear on the screen that slides by.

Park Dan-hyeok.

 

“Okay. There is one child who is training at the same time as me. It’s tomorrow.”

-I’ll come to you as soon as it’s over. If I said you had a business, it wouldn’t be very suspicious.

“Doesn’t it also overlap with other subjects? They must be quite far from each other.”

– I will fly with sword flying. Even so, it stops until it breaks through the speed of sound.

“Five.”

 

The corners of the boy’s lips rose sharply.

 

“The instructors will be angry.”

-It’s okay because you’re an honor student.

 

Cha Seok admired the fact that he was the chief. And finally, an important question.

 

“How long does it take? Shall I hold you?”

– No. done.

 

The voice of the strongest student in the school year was transparent as always.

 

– It arrived in one minute.

***

Cheon Murin suddenly woke up from the flashback.

 

A space painted in pure white under a huge domed ceiling.

After training, a boy’s back stands out among the cadets who are scattered.

 

To guess the direction, he was heading to the shower room.

The body shape is a little thin, and the chin line that catches the glimpse overlaps with the picture, reminiscent of a curvy face. Black hair and eyes as if they melted yesterday’s night sky.

 

‘Ah, ah. Had it not been for this situation, I might have been expecting quite a bit.’

 

Cheon Murin sighed inwardly.

 

As soon as training is over, Shin Haram came to see him. Isn’t it a situation that makes her heart pound if she only explains it?

It would have been nice if the reason was a little personal.

 

– And, that was patchy.

 

Meditation is often recommended as a methodology for improving mana.

With his natural talent, he was also good at controlling himself, and he had originally erased a cadet named Dan-hyeok Park from his mind.

In order not to notice the slightest glance even once.

 

But… the fact that a girl is coming.

Cheon Murin was drawn to it and became conscious of the girl’s existence.

 

So let’s make it clear here and now.

 

The cause of the defeat was undoubtedly the boy’s first love.

***

It felt like my stomach was tightening.

The tension in the chest is chilling. At the same time, on the contrary, a feeling of intense heat is heating up the whole body.

 

I had to desperately lower the corners of my lips because I thought I would laugh without knowing it.

 

I don’t know why, but Cheon Murin paid attention to me. Something that never happened in the plan.

This is an incident that occurred even though we were careful to go unnoticed. A person who takes this lightly has nothing to say even if he dies right now.

 

Even more so when you consider the existence of the first part of the original story, who is attached to Cheon Murin at this time!

 

There is embarrassment, but no fear.

It’s definitely a crisis, but it’s worth doing.

 

The original plan is a way to have a generous frame of mind that it will be ruined.

It’s earlier than planned, but it can’t be helped.

 

It seems that the time has come to gradually write new characteristics.

 

Right. Now.