“Woo!” Yeosang ran towards his friends and embraced him tight in which Wooyoung hugged him back, smiling as he felt the warmth coming from the brunette.

“I’m back, Yeo.”

San rolled his eyes as he faked a cough which made the two look at him “I hate to ruin your reunion but we’re in the middle of a certain crisis so it’ll be a pleasure for Wooyoung to help out.”

“I’ll help out too!”

“Of course, Sangie. Do whatever you want,” San stated before looking at Seonghwa, “Seonghwa-hyung seems to be the one doing most of it though.”

“So how are we supposed to do this?” Wooyoung asked, looking around as he saw a bunch of blackened ones that is still alive.

“Eliminate them.” San’s eyes were shining brightly as he grinned, showing his pearly white teeth along with his sharp fangs, “Every single one of them.”

“Sure thing.”

San launched himself towards the group of blackened one as his katana appeared and slashed every blackened one that he sees with ease, Seonghwa is backing him up by burning the ones that attempts to attack him and San. The sharp metals and rocks kept on appearing underneath the ground, stabbing a lot of them in place. Yeosang, on the other hand, is their main support which was healing them whenever they’re getting exhausted.

“There’s only a few of them left!” San announced as he cackled, “Take that, losers!”

“Calm down for a while, San. There’s still a lot left.” Seonghwa stated in a casual way as he held his grimoire tightly.

“They’ll be easy to get rid of now that they’ve lessened!”

“Whatever makes you sleep at night then, San.”

Yeosang didn’t even expected that they’re the only ones left in the yard filled with the corpses of the blackened ones in such a tragic state. San was covered with their blood with a smug grin on his face, the dried blood around Seonghwa makes him look more menacing as his azure eyes was shining as bright as the stars. Wooyoung kept his hands around Yeosang’s waist, making sure that he is safe in his arms.

They’re exhausted from using their powers despite their bodies having its own limits. They knew that they have to rest for a while before proceeding to find the artifact where Monsieur was imprisoned.

Yeosang wonders if all of this is worth it, saving him from this curse. He wondered if his existence is the cause why these three men’s lives have turned into a horrible one. He wondered if he’s worth saving for, not being able to do anything but become a burden to everyone.

Yeosang wondered where Yunho, Jongho and Hongjoong is, they should be around here with them. He hopes that both of them are alright, he doesn’t want more blood to spill just for his salvation. Mingi died because of him. Yeosang wouldn’t be able to get over the fact that one of them have died and if any of his friends would end up like Mingi then he would rather die than let them die. Maybe he should just sacrifice his soul to Monsieur to end it all up.

But he knew that they won’t. That’s the last thing that these people beside him would want for him but Yeosang wonders if he can be selfish for once and let himself sacrifice for his friends.

“Yeo?” He was cut off from his thoughts when Wooyoung tapped his left cheek gently, making him look at the younger male.

“Yes, Woo?”

“Are you alright?” the younger male asks, worry was plastered on his face.

Yeosang looked down, “I don’t know.”

“Are you hurt somewhere?!” Wooyoung immediately looked at the male from head to toe, “Yeo?”

“Why are all of you like this?”

“What are you talking about, Yeo?”

“This. All of this. The sacrifices and everything, Woo. Why do you have to risk your lives just to save me?” Yeosang asked as he raised his head to look at the three of them.

He noticed that there isn’t an alive blackened one that can be seen around, all of them are on the ground as the air is getting mixed up with the stench coming from their corpse. Angry red and blazing blue flames are around his family’s yard and as the ground is covered in black and blue blood while the starless skies seems to mock him. This is all because of you, Yeosang.

“We have to save you to end this curse, Sang.” Seonghwa walked towards him with a pained smile on his face.

“You know that you can just offer me up to Monsieur to end all of this, right?”

“We won’t do that. If the blackened ones get their hands on you, who knew what could happen because of their wish?” Seonghwa said, shaking his head in disapproval.

“Monsieur just needs my soul to get out of there, right? And he’s on our side so why don’t you offer me to him instead of the blackened ones doing that?” Yeosang asked.

San immediately shook his head furiously as he screamed, “No!”

“Please? This is too tiring. Everyone’s dying. Heck, I don’t even know where Yunho, Hongjoong and Jongho is.” Yeosang can’t help but feel like he’s having a hard time breathing as his chest hurts, letting his emotions burst out, “I am not a damsel in distress. I know that I’m just a burden but at the very least, I can get all of you out of this.”

“We won’t allow that, Sangie!” San ran towards him to embrace him, “I won’t let you die!”

“So you’d let the others die for my sake? Is that it?” Yeosang scoffed.

“Please don’t be like this, Sangie. We’re doing our best to save you!”

“Sang, calm down.”

“Everything will be alright, Yeo.”

Yeosang shook his head, “This isn’t okay at all.”

Yeosang knew that it wasn’t okay yet they kept on consoling him, they kept on assuring him that it isn’t his fault. But the entire situation seems to mock him that all of this is happening because of him, Yeosang is aware that he’s the main cause of this situation that they’re in.

Seonghwa, on the other hand, wanted to console the younger male and make him realize that this situation isn’t as grim as Yeosang thought it was. If only the brunette knew that he saved them from their miseries, making them vent it out on each other. If only he knew how Seonghwa felt so relieved when they met once again, Yeosang wouldn’t blame himself for this curse.

It wasn’t his fault at all. All of them never wanted to be born with a life like this, they couldn’t do anything but to swallow the bitter reality that they have to get through everything that life is throwing at them without mercy.

“My, my. I knew that something like this could’ve happen while we’re gone.”

The moment that he heard San growled like an angered fox towards the owner of its voice, he knew that it was nothing but trouble. He saw the town’s current mayor, which isn’t a Kang after a lot of decades of this family reigning over the place, smiling in such an eerie way towards them. The way that its eyes were widened as it looked at their main target made Seonghwa clench his fists in fury, he would never let Yeosang end up like the others.

He could’ve failed to protect his other friends but he swore to every single deity that he’ll do everything just to protect Yeosang. He wouldn’t fail just like his past selves this time, he will be able to save his soulmate and both of them will be able to get through this curse. Seonghwa already had something in his mind in case that the worse case scenario might happen, it might be taboo but he doesn’t even care anymore.

“Adam, we’ve meet again.” The town mayor which has been possessed by the spirit of the village chief that he killed centuries ago was in front of him.

“I am not happy to see you again, bastard.”

“You’ve caused us a lot of delay for our ceremony, such a hindrance.” The town mayor spat as he looked beside him in which one of the people that was possesed by one of the village elder is holding the artifact that they’re looking for.

“How many times do we have to tell you that something like that Eden of yours wouldn’t be able to come true?!” Seonghwa shouted in anger, holding his grimoire tighter than the usual.

The village chief laughed menacingly, “You won’t be able to fool us with that, Adam!”

“Eden is real!”

“Once that we’ve set our God free from his imprisonment, he’ll be able to grant us the eternal life and power over everything!”

“Monsieur will provide us the Eden that we need!”

“Eden will be in our hands soon and everyone will bow down to us!”

“Wake up, you ungrateful fools!” Seonghwa shouted as he stomped, causing large icicles to appear and head towards their direction

“Is that all that you’ve got?” one of the village elders asked as it casted a fire spell, colliding with the icicles as it bursted.

“If that’s all that we’ve got then why are all of your villagers dead by now?” Seonghwa asked, smirking widely that annoyed the blackened ones in front of him.

“Once that we’ve got Eden, they will be revived and all of us will live in harmony!” The village chief said in a firm tone yet the way that he gritted his teeth and glared at Seonghwa is enough proof that he was pissed off.

“C’mon, idiots. We’ve been through this for centuries and none of you were able to get that ‘Eden’ bullshit of yours.” Seonghwa dramatically stated as he rolled his eyes, “Something like that wouldn’t happen because Monsieur isn’t even a God.”

“How dare you insult Monsieur?!” one of the elder screamed as it casted a simple fire spell in which Seonghwa casted a water spell to get rid of it.

“I’m not insulting him. I’m stating the fact that you’ve been clinging to nothing but a mere delusion from your shitty village,” Seonghwa replied as he looked at Wooyoung and San, “Don’t leave Yeosang. Do whatever it takes to protect him from these creatures, I can handle them on my own.”

“But you’re exhausted, Hwa.” Yeosang felt like something inside his chest is about to burst that isn’t despair or self-loath. Rebel against them. You’re not as weak as they think you are, let yourself lead you to the one that you’ve desired.

“I’ve been handling these shitty bastards for centuries and I’m quite sure that I can handle them this time.”  The way that Seonghwa stated it was filled with pride and it made Yeosang reminds him of Hongjoong, “Besides, while our leader is away, I have to take responsibility of the three of you.”

Yeosang wondered why Seonghwa would say such a thing with pride yet there’s a hint of melancholy and longing in it, he’s aware that the two were bestfriends so Seonghwa is acting as their current leader while Hongjoong is not with them. The way that Wooyoung seems to shake when Seonghwa mentioned his bestfriend and also the way that San looked away, Yeosang got a hint of their leader’s whereabouts. His heart kept on pounding as he was slowly getting consumed by his own emotions, losing the thought of surviving in this place.

“If your God is real then why isn’t he showing himself up on all of you?” San mocked, eyes glowing brighter as he glared at the blackened ones.

“Ha! Why? Are any of you worthy of seeing Monsieur? No!”

“If he cares for the likes of you, he could’ve appeared and protected you from the ones that had been against this ceremony for him!” San said as he looked at Wooyoung, “I bet that Monsieur is just stuck up on your side because you kept on keeping him to yourselves.”

“Lies! Monsieur chose us!”

“Whatever makes you sleep at night, buddy.” San mocked, making the blackened one pissed off with his sharp tongue.

“Just as expected from a demon, someone that is against the Gods.” The village chief looked at San from head to toe, “I can sense that you’ve formed a pact with the Eve.”

“Of course, Sangie’s mine!” San chirps as he pulled Yeosang off from Wooyoung’s grasp and embraced him tightly, “And that means that you won’t be able to get him from me no matter what happens!”

“Hah! If you’re willing to join Adam on this rebellion against our ceremony then feel free to experience the wrath of our God!” the village chief exclaimed before looking at the artifact, “Monsieur, show yourself and end this demon’s blasphemy!”

The village elder that was holding the golden pot was anticipating for their God to appear in front of them yet after a few minutes, San lets out a cackle as he pointed at them as if they’re a bunch of idiots. The village chief glared at the elder, making it shudder as the mocking laugh of the demon that is against them makes the elder want to attack San as soon as possible. But the elder needs to keep its calmness or else, he might ruin the artifact.

“Where’s your God?” San raised an eyebrow as a smug grin was plastered on his face.

“Monsieur?” The village chief took the artifact harshly from the elder and held it on both of his hands, “Monsieur, there are people mocking you! They deserve punishment so you must be the one to do it!”

But still, nothing appeared in front of them which made San laugh once again “Where’s your fucking God?! I’m getting bored of waiting too long!”

“Silence, demon!” The village chief glared towards San before looking at the artifact, “I’m sure that he’s inside but he doesn’t want to get out. Monsieur, what’s wrong?!”

“He’s tired of all of your bullshit.” Wooyoung, who had been silent throughout the conversation, said as he looked at the artifact.

“You have no right to say such a thing!” The village chief was definitely shaking in anger as he glared at the artifact, “Monsieur, our Lord! Please respond to my call!”

“Where’s your beloved Lord now?” San asked as he laughed louder in which Yeosang flinched.

“What’s happening to Monsieur?”

“Are you sure that it’s the artifact?”

“I’m sure of it!”

“Then why isn’t he responding?”

The elder kept on bickering as the village chief was losing his patience, “Silence, everyone!”

“So?” Seonghwa raised an eyebrow yet he still kept his alertness with him in case that they’ll do something that could hurt any of his friends, especially Yeosang.

“Monsieur, what’s happening to you?”

“Monsieur, come forth!” Wooyoung suddenly announced in which made everyone look at him as he took a glance of Yeosang, “Stay with San for a while, Yeo.”

The moment that Wooyoung’s eyes turned into bright yellow ones, he smiled and bowed at them. The village elders and even the chief was astonished on what happened, the God that they used to address didn’t even responded to them yet one call from the mortal and he already possessed it without hesitation.

“Yes, sir. Responding to call~” Monsieur sang as he looked at them, “It seems that Wooyoung have decided to call me.”

“Monsieur! That’s you, right?!” one of the village elder exclaimed.

Monsieur looked at them in pure disgust, “Damn it. You guys again?”

“Monsieur, why didn’t you respond to our call a while ago?”

“Ah. I don’t feel like responding at it.”

“But why did you immediately went out when the boy called you?”

“Because I want to. Is there a problem with that?” Monsieur asked, tilting his head in confusion.

“Monsieur, they’re our enemies! You shouldn’t confide on them!” The village chief exclaimed before pointing at Yeosang, “They have the Eve and we wouldn’t be able to start the ceremony without him! How are we going to have our Eden if the Eve doesn’t want to participate?”

“Even I wouldn’t participate in such an event,” Monsieur replies, causing the village elders to gasp, “Besides, even if you wish for something like Eden. I wouldn’t be able to provide something like that at all.”

“What?” The village chief seems to froze on the sudden revelation.

“I’ve already told you before that I can provide blessings on your village im exchange of the offerings that you’ve given me but providing something like that can’t be done by someone like me,” Monsieur replied.

“That’s not true.”

“It is.”

“Monsieur, you’ve got to be kidding me.”

“I’m not.”

“Oh no. That’s not going to happen! You promised us that you’ll be giving us something in return for the offerings that we gave you!” The village chief roared, glaring at him “We gave you everything that you needed!”

“Except for the vessel and that vessel’s nothing but dust now. In that case, I don’t have a vessel to stay at for the rest of my life.”

“This can’t be happening.” The village chief kept on shaking his head in disbelief, “You promised us!”

“Creating something like that is beyond my ability! And all of you kept on assuming that I’m a God so newsflash, I’m not a God at all! April fucking fools, idiots!” Monsieur exclaimed, glaring at them one by one.

“What?”

The blackened ones seems to be surprised with the announcement as the elder started to panic, San held Yeosang close as Seonghwa was already prepared to cast a barrier in case that any of them would go berserk. Monsieur, on the other hand, was relieved because he was able to say it after a few centuries of them misunderstanding everything.

“So even if you’ll kill the Eve for my sake, that Eden of yours wouldn’t come true.”

“No, Monsieur. You’re probably being manipulated by those mortals!”

“I’m afraid to say that I’m not.”

“Monsieur, this is not happening at all  You’ll be able to grant us our wishes!”

“That wish is way beyond my ability.” Monsieur stated as he crossed his arms, “And these mortals are telling you the truth.”

“Ah. I see.” Their attention was focused on the village chief which seems to be displeased on what he heard, “The mortals have manipulated our God, they’ve stained him.”

“No, we didn’t! We just want to get out of this dimension!” San scoffed.

“If you won’t give us the Eve then we’ll have to take him from you!” The village chief screamed in pure anger as he looked at the elder, “I guess that we have no choice but to do that.”

“I’m having a bad feeling about this, San.” Yeosang kept his gaze on the village chief, feeling the unexplainable fear creeping at the back of his mind.

“Ive already told you that I’m not a God. Can you just accept it and stop acting like you’ve been wronged?” Monsieur stated in annoyance.

“Don’t worry, Monsieur. We’ll purify you after we get rid of these pests. They wanted to get out of here? They have to eliminate all of us first!” The village chief suddenly dropped the artifact to the ground as the group of blackened ones held each other’s hands.

They started to chant something in an unknown language as the dimension seems to change into something that has been warped all around, the dark and starless skies suddenly turned into crimson red ones and instead of stars, eyes were visible in it and looking downwards. Seonghwa looked at the ground and instead of the brown soil and grass, it turned into crimson red ones as it became a bit soft as if they’re standing on something like flesh as huge eyes appeared all over it.

A dark mist surrounded the blackened ones until they’ve heard screaming around them as if they’re pained yet the chanting continued as they seem to stick towards each other and was piled up as their flesh were more evident, turning into a creature made from piled up flesh. A creature resembling something like black and blue goo yet some organs and limbs were sticking out of it.

“Fucking gross.” San muttered as he looked at Monsieur, “Hey, Monsieu—”

“It’s me, Wooyoung.” The bright yellow eyes were turned back into rainbow-colored orbs once again, “It seems that they kept the artifact inside that creature and Monsieur was forced to stay inside the pot.”

“So, we wouldn’t be able to get out of here unless that we’ll get rid of that?” San looked at the creature in disgust as he shuddered.

“Unfortunately, the answer to your question is yes.” Seonghwa gasped when a portal appeared behind the creature, “It’s going away.”

The remaining head of the village chief that was sticking out at the upper part of the creature laughed as it was slowly being engulfed by the creature itself, “Let’s see if you’ll be able to defeat the creature that we’ve made out of our hatred! And have a taste of our revenge! Our pain! Our suffering!”

San saw how the corpses of the blackened ones that they’ve killed started to pile up and turn into a small version of the creature in front of them, making him gag “Fucking gross. I’m telling you all that all of you looks and smells so fucking nasty now.”

“You won’t be able to get out of here!” the village chief cackled for the last time as his head was completely absorbed by the goo.

“What are we going to do now?!” Wooyoung screamed as he looked around.

“We have to kill that huge creature to get the artifact but we also have to kill these bastards.” Seonghwa immediately casted an ice spell, causing icicles to appear from the sky and dropped it at their direction yet it barely even scrapped them, “Well, shit.”

“We should follow the huge creature.” Yeosang stated as he looked at it, “I want to fight it.”

“What the hell are you talking about?!” Seonghwa shouted, “They’re after your life!”

“That’s the point! I wanted to fight them! They’re my greatest enemy here and I’m not going to be a damsel in distress this time, I want to fight it!” Yeosang cried out, clenching his fists in anger as he let his emotion slip a bit out of his system “I am not going to hide or run away. I’m going to face my worst enemy, Seonghwa.”

“You could die, Yeosang! If you’ll die then all of the others’ sacrifices will be  a waste! Hongjoong, Jongho and Yunho didn’t died for this!” Seonghwa retaliated.

“T-They died?” Yeosang felt like he was stabbed on the revelation and he wanted to disappear.

“I’m doing my best to protect you so no one could die!”

“But still, I want to fight them or would you rather let me stay here in a place filled with tiny versions of it? Either way, I’m not safe on both areas!”

“Then what should we do?” Seonghwa asks softly, drowning in worry.

“I-I'd like to suggest something.” They looked at Wooyoung which raised his hand.

“Spill it out, Wooyoung.” San still kept his embrace on the brunette while glaring at Wooyoung.

“Let’s split up.”

“I swear that I’ve heard that word from Hongjoong and the next thing is that someone dies,” San deadpanned.

“We have to split up in an equal way! Or it depends on how you wanted it! So Yeosang would be accompanied by someone!” Wooyoung explains.

“But who will accompany Yeosang?” Seonghwa asked once again.

The three male looked at the brunette in which Yeosang felt so conflicted. He cherishes these three boys the same as he cherishes the others and one wrong decision could cause one of them to die. Yeosang already had a plan in his mind but for now, he should focus on choosing the right person to accompany him. They have to defeat that creature in order to get the artifact then banish the souls so they could go back to normal.

Who will he choose between the three? San? Seonghwa? Or is it Wooyoung? Now, the decision depends on Yeosang.

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sorry for the late update! and yes, this is the final chapter because the next updates will be the alternative endings and the true end! just like a rpg game but this one’s a shitty one so nah lol

i’ve checked the votes per chapter and realized that from 50 in the first chap, the votes that the recent chapters have been getting were around 14-20 and it means that a lot of ppl dropped this fic bc it definitely sucks haha

nvm that. i just hate my works with such burning passion and i really hate to do this but i made a decision not to post the endings until there’s around 19 comments/votes on the poll ;; ya’ll just need to comment who will accompany yeosang and that's it.