Let's see how Cale Henituse's presence changed Kim Dokja's world

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[Third Person's POV]

Seeing Kim Dokja, who looked at him like he just saw a ghost or a figure that was steadily drifting away, instantly reminded Cale of Raon's heartbreaking cries and Choi Han's lost empty eyes.

Vaguely, he also saw the image of a crying child behind Kim Dokja's soul, so praising him like this was something that Cale unknowingly resorted to.

"Good job."

Cale wanted to praise Dokja, who must have overcome many obstacles to get to this point.

"You did great."

The compliment was sincere, coming from Cale. He patted Kim Dokjas head, hoping to calm the other man down, just as he had calmed Raon and Choi Han again and again

Dokja just laughed wetly, making Cale frown. Then he took a moment to look the others appearance over. Well, he must have been through a tough battle, judging from his clothes that were full of blood and dirt. There were even some tears!

"Jonghyuk-ssi," Cale called out, inevitably becoming shameless again. It was for the sake of his savior, okay!

"...do you have any more clothes?" Gaping at Cale who dared to ask the protagonist this, Dokja began to inch closer to the redhead, afraid that the sunfish bastard would punch Cale for being impudent.

"For what, for this 'Prophet'?" Too late to cover the others words up, Dokja just accepted Cale's confused gaze with resignation.

"... 'Prophet'?" The little redhead parroted, appearing even more adorable than usual in the eyes of the reader.

"...can we go down first? Main Scenario #2 has already begun..." at the Protagonist's critical gaze, as well as Cale's questioning (+demanding) look, Dokja turned around to walk to the underground station first.

Ah yes, Hanibaram!

Dokja immediately turned around with the intention of carrying Cale.

"I-I'm okay. Going down the stairs is better than-" Unconcerned, Dokja picked Cale up bridal style and looked at the protagonist provocatively.

You sunfish bastard, you've spent so much time alone with Hanibaram... now it's my turn! Adios, you motherfucker!

"Dokja-hyungnim, I'm fine-"

"-no. You're still hurt."

"-but, I even received some sunlight. My bones are fine-"

"-why are you talking like an old man?"

"-I am indeed old-"

"-Cale-ya-!"

"Geez... you guys are like a newly married couple." A new voice interrupted the lighthearted argument between Dokja and Cale. Both of them looked at Jung Heewon, who was waiting for them with a suggestive smile on her face.

"Heewon-ssi!" Dokja blushed at the other woman's antics, while Cale smiled happily at the presence of their savior.

"Heewon-noonim." The moment Cale was set down, the red-haired youth was immediately assaulted by Sangah, Heewon and Gilyoung's group hug.

"Hi, it's been a long time since I've seen you, Cale-ya." Sangah whispered with a teary smile.

"How are you, pretty boy?" Heewon asked, ruffling Cale's red hair.

"Hyung, did you eat? Why are you so skinny?" Gilyoung muttered as he examined Cale's slender waist.

"That's what I should be asking you, Gilyoungie. Did you eat well?" The little boy gave a sweet smile and nodded.

"I did!"

"Good, good... good boy."

Smiling at the heart-warming scene, Dokja, Sangah, Hewoon and Hyunsung gave off a flowery aura at Cale and Gilyoung's interaction.

"Cale-Oppa? Where's Master?" Somewhat afraid of ruining the indulgent reunion, Jihye asked quietly while looking around.

"I'm here." And it was Yoo Jonghyuk's presence that shattered the peaceful atmosphere. Dokja looked at the protagonist with a frowning face, to which Jonghyuk replied with an equally frowning face.

"Ah, Jonghyuk-ssi." At Cale's smile, the tall man couldn't help but throw the clothing he had fetched into Dokja's face.

"Satisfied?" Jonghyuk asked as he raised a hand to the crown of Cale's red head, patting it twice.

"M-master?" Surprised at her Master's gentle action, poor Jihye could only gape. Unlike Heewon who whistled at Dokja's rival, looking the other up and down critically.

"Tsk, I'll still support you, Dokja-ssi. Relax. This woman is on your side." Heewon patted his chest with an annoyed face. She was rewarded with Dokja's glare as he grabbed the clothes Jonghyuk had carelessly thrown at him.

"Thank you, Jonghyuk-ssi-"

"Jonghyuk-hyungnim." Blinking but not surprised, Cale just smiled a little and nodded obediently.

"Thank you, Jonghyuk-hyungnim." Satisfied, the Protagonist nodded. His face looked like he wanted to say more to Cale, but he held back. Because that bastard was now facing Kim Dokja.

"You're still alive, 'Prophet' Kim Dokja," The taller man muttered with a flat look. Dokja, on the other hand, snorted and got out a businesslike smile.

"How was it? Do you trust me now?" He asked, his hands spread out with a smug face, not even embarrassed at the thought of Cale and the others watching.

"Now, you can't doubt me anymore, Yoo Jonghyuk. I know a lot of things that can help you, you know~" Dokja offered, sounding proud of himself.

Cale, on Dokja's other side, could only look at the older man with a critical and questioning face.

"Tsk. I have to go." Ignoring Kim Dokja, Yoo Jonghyuk patted Cale's head twice once more and nodded to Jihye with his eyes on Cale.

The instruction to keep an eye on Cale was immediately understood by Jihye.

"Yes, Master!"

"Hey! Where are you going?! We just met, isn't it time to discuss a better plan?!" Yoo Jonghyuk ignored him, he just stared at Kim Dokja coldly before walking away, leaving behind the reader who was already gnashing his teeth, thinking he would love to punch that handsome, annoying face.

[Third Scenario in progress.]

[Channel #GIR-8761 is active!]

[Channel #BIR-3642 is active!]

"Never mind, forget that bastard," Kim Dokja sighed before smiling at Cale who was looking at him with demanding eyes.

... aah... the 'Prophet' discussion that Dokja couldn't avoid had finally arrived.

"Let's go see the situation first. It's going to get crowded soon." Dokja smiled sweetly at his party, met by Lee Jihye's flat stare.

The group then made their way to the other side of the station, where there were several other people. To Kim Dokja's surprise, the atmosphere was quiet and conducive. Some were huddled up, seemingly afraid to intrude.

"Be nice, asshole. Master warned you, didn't he?" Jihye snapped as she looked at one of the people there with a cold gaze. That person seemed to have been reaching out to Cale, who had not been let out of Dokja's sight even once.

... hmm Yoo Jonghyuk's strange actions somehow helped them a little.

"Hmm, this is enough for 4 people." At Jihye's murmur, all eyes turned to the girl, who was staring at a tile that emitted a greenish glow and had the number '0/4' written on it.

"What is it?" asked Gilyoung, on Cale's left side, hugging his waist.

"This is the Green Zone and only four people can enter it." Jihye turned to stare at Dokja, who answered instead of her, suspiciously but the black haired man just ignored the teenage girl.

"So, why did everyone become so docile all of a sudden?" asked Dokja as they walked back to the other edge of the station wall. His hands were quick to fix the blanket that was slipping off Cale's shoulders.

"Is it because Jonghyuk-ssi beat them up all night?" Jihye grinned sweetly at Hyunsung's obvious question.

"For the sake of Cale-Oppa being able to sleep peacefully, what wouldn't Master do~?" Teased Jihye with a giggle, making Heewon whistle again.

"That's a very commendable action from Jonghyuk-ssi! What are you going to do, Dokja-ssi?"

"...Heewon-ssi." The two women of different ages just laughed at each other at Dokja's irritated reply.

"Ah, Dokja-hyungnim." Cale jaw dropped slightly when he saw that all eyes immediately turned to him.

"Is there a bathroom around here? I mean, can this Zone affect a room...?" Cale asked feeling a bit awkward as his hand moved to brush his cheeks. Ugh, the effect of not washing his face was so oily. He also realized that he had not showered for days. Would it be a sin to ask for a bath?

"There is. Follow me." Jihye walked into a crowd of people, leading them to a middle-aged, overweight man sitting against a wall, reading an old magazine.

"Let us go to the bathroom for a moment!"

"Help my child!"

"Hey, you old man! Where's your humanity?!"

"-ugh." Gilyoung was knocked down by the hurried push and pull of the people gathered there. Cale, who was nearby, immediately crouched down to help the little boy up but was rudely interrupted.

"Don't you know not to intrude on other people's territory, hum?" Jihye narrowed her eyes at the rude greeting from the cunkring's men in front of her. The sword was drawn instantly when the other figure activated his skill.

"Did Master's actions last night not deter you, old man?" the girl asked coldly, making the man Gong Pildu, who had activated his skill, gulp for a moment. He remembered the dark time when his skill was destroyed like it was nothing by that handsome bastard Yoo Jonghyuk.

"But, now that bastard isn't here, is he? Heh."

[Incarnation 'Gong Pildu' activated the skill 'Weapon Zone Lv. 3'!]

At once Dokja and Hyunsung moved to protect the women and children. Cale, who was behind Kim Dokja's body, narrowed his eyes in annoyance. Even the use of the bathroom was taken over by their party? Cale had almost forgotten how selfish and arrogant people could become when they were desperate.

Because there were no laws in this apocalyptic world.

"Don't use your power, Cale-ya." Feeling the strong natural aura starting to emanate from Cale, Dokja immediately turned around with a cold face. He did not want to see Cale spew more blood in front of him.

"But-!"

"Hey... what's this smell? You, the redhead." All eyes turned to stare at Dokja's group, especially at Cale. Taking a step toward Gong Pildu, the reddish-brown-eyed figure was again stopped by Dokja, Gilyoung and Hyunsung's, two strong hands on his shoulders holding him back.

"Don't go there, Cale."

"Let me do this once, Dokja-hyungnim," Cale replied with determined eyes.

"But, you'll vomit blood-!"

"It's okay, Heewon-noonim. I feel like I'll be fine now."

[500 Coins have been added! Strength Lv. 5 ⇨ Strength Lv. 10]

Feeling more energized and ignoring Dokja and co's protests, Cale stepped forward after handing the blanket over his shoulder to Sangah.

"Yes, Sir?" Hearing the redhead's compliance, Gong Pildu grinned. His eyes took in Cale's overall appearance with a suggestive smile.

"You want to stay here? I'll give it to you for free if you-" patting his thigh, Gong Pildu's eyes gazed at Cale intensely. Such a beautiful figure with a pale, rosy face, as well as long reddish hair flowing down his back beautifully was a rare sight.

"Ah yes? In that case, I'm very grateful, you know." A gentle smile appeared on his face as he activated his stigma.

[Stigma 'The Scammer who fights for Justice Lv. ???' has been activated!]

"But, this environment is not good for humans. Don't you agree, Sir?" The ground started to rumble and Dokja watched as one of the skills he had read about so much in the novel appeared.

[Personal Attribute 'Super Rock/Earth Lv. ???' has been activated!]

The ground around Gong Pildu began to crack, making the hologram of the weapons vanish instantly. Gong Pildu's and Kim Dokja's eyes widened at the sight. Did Cale's attributes work for spiritual matters too?

[Exclusive Skill 'Dominating Aura Lv. ???' has been activated!]

Everyone present instantly got goosebumps and trembled slightly with fear, surprising Dokja's group which was unaffected. They simultaneously looked at Cale who gave off the smell of nature running amok. It was like the smell of a crashing tsunami, an earthquake running wild, and the wind swirling like into a hurricane.

"I really hate people like you, Sir." Cale moved forward with a sweet smile. His hand moved to tap Gong Pildu's shoulder twice.

"And I usually cheat people who piss me off out of their money, you know." The red-haired youth then brought his face close to the side of the middle-aged man's right ear and whispered.

"Would you rather go bankrupt or give me a proper bathroom service? Yes or yes?" At the smell of lava erupting from a volcano, Gong Pildu nodded quickly. Sweat was already drenching his body and fear had taken over his usually rational mind.

At this display of power, everyone present agreed that this redhead manifesting nature's fury was scarier than Yoo Jonghyuk threatening to draw a sword on them.

"Now that's what you call a good negotiation! I'm proud of you, Sir! You're a very reasonable person, aren't you? Aih, it's very rare to find people who still have this kindness in them, you do have a very beautiful virtue, Sir!" Cale exclaimed cheerfully with a sweet smile, along with the smell of nature's silent anger disappearing, making all who felt it breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't change, Sir. I would be very sad to see it!" Cale taunted once again with a mock sad smile on his beautiful face. It made one side of Gong Pildu's mind scream in anger and fear for being scared of the redhead.

"Dokja-ssi? Yohooo, Dokja-ssi?" On the other hand, Heewon smiled in surprise when she saw the 28-year-old's face still gawking. There was a deep blush on both of his cheeks and his hands were shaking inexplicably.

Aigoo... this supressed fool in love.

"Wake up, Dokja-ahjussi!" Sangah closed her mouth quickly, preventing the laughter from escaping as Jihye and Heewon tried to snap the Reader out of his reverie.

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' fell silent in awe at the beautiful fury of Incarnation 'Cale Henituse'!]

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' shed tears of joy and said 'subarashi'!]

[The Constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' tries to pinch himself to wake up to reality.]

[The Constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is still pensively looking at the Incarnation 'Cale Henituse'.]

[The Constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' retracts its words that the Incarnation 'Cale Henituse' is weak.]

"Dokja-hyungnim? Are you okay?"

"E-eh? I-? You're asking about m-me?! Y-yes! I'm fine!" Closing his mouth due to stuttering, the man immediately glared in annoyance when he saw Heewon and Jihye bursting into laughter on their right sides.

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' told Incarnation 'Kim Dokja', it's okay to be mesmerized!]

"Yak! Shut up you guys!"

"Ahjussi! You're so mesmerized! Oh my God!"

"Did you see his adoring gaze earlier?! Dokja-ssi. didn't. even. blink!"

"Stop it!"

"Aahahahah-!" Aish, these two demon bastards-!

"-uhuk-! Ugh!" The dreaded cough was heard, immediately the laughter stopped and they saw Cale covering his mouth with his body starting to stagger. Hyunsung then helped the red-haired man, leaning the weak body on his side.

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[Green Zone 63/70]

Removing the blood Cale forgot Dokja's annoyance at the two demonesses earlier. His dark eyes gazed at the pale-faced figure with a momentary look of resignation. Although his state was very weak, but the excitement when that beautiful face was hit by the water made his anger at Cale collapse instantly.

"Are you sure you're okay, hyung?" Gilyoung came closer with a worried face. Cale just smiled beamingly and nodded. Not forgetting to pat the other little boy's head.

"I'm fine, Gilyoungie-aww, that hurts, hyungnim." Cale gently stroked the part of his cheek that had been hit by Dokja's vicious pinch. Hyunsung, who was holding their gear in the back, just put on a worried face with a resigned smile.

"Why are you so stubborn? I told you not to use your powers! I can handle it!" Dokja exclaimed, washing the Hanibaram's face as he put on his trademark flat face.

"Don't give me that look!" pointed Dokja again in frustration as Cale began to perform the trick that had worked on Hyunsung.

"But, I'm sure your method will take a long time-aww, again..." Stroking Dokja's light flick on his forehead again, Cale finally surrendered himself to Dokja's scolding.

"I'm really fine, hyungnim-deul. I raised my power level earlier, so I'm fine. My plate isn't shaking anymore and the power I used didn't even reach 1%," Cale explained again with pleading eyes. Don't keep scolding him, there won't be enough time to take a bath!

"But-!"

"Then save your anger, Dokja-hyungnim. I'll see you later. I'm going to take a quick shower." Bringing out the soap from his spatial bag, Cale stood up and walked quickly to the bathroom.

"Cale! Don't run away from me-!"

"I'm just taking a quick shower, Dokja-hyungnim! Aigoo-!"

Hyunsung smiled a little at the interaction between Dokja and Cale and patted Gilyoung's head.

"...They're acting like husband and wife, huh hyu-hm?" Closing Gilyoung's mouth as quickly as possible, Dokja who had already heard it looked at Gilyoung sharply before blushing but there was no rebuttal. Making Hyunsung smile amusedly.

*******

[There are 45 minutes left before Main Scenario #3 activates.]

Supporting his chin with his hand, Kim Dokja was lost in his own complicated thoughts for a moment. He wondered why Yoo Jonghyuk was acting so strange. Why Gong Pildu was left alive. Thinking about the meeting between the Protagonist and Hanibaram.

"In a moment, hold on, Cale-ya." Sangah's voice distracted Dokja. His dark eyes saw the light brown-haired woman combing Cale's long red hair. There was a happy hum as the woman stroked the beautiful hair. Just like Gilyoung who was on his lap. Both looked like they were being charged by the heart of nature.

It made Kim Dokja immediately refrain from pouting.

"Cale-ya, your hair is beautiful. Is there a particular reason or motive for lengthening it?" asked Sangah softly, reaching for the black ribbon that Cale had offered to tie up his long hair.

"Hm... there's a reason," Cale whispered with a shaded look at his hair. There was a soft look in those jeweled reddish-brown eyes as his gaze became full nostalgic.

"Raon really likes Eruhaben-nim's long hair. That little boy asked me to grow my hair out because he thought it would be a great? Like Eruhaben-nim." Widening his eyes at the two new names, Dokja unconsciously moved to approach Cale. So did the others, including Lee Jihye.

"Raon? Eruhaben-nim?" parroted Gilyoung on Cale's lap. The redhead had a momentary dilemma. Either he wanted to tell him or remain silent. However, his eyes glanced around for a moment, specifically at Dokja.

"Raon is my guardian's son. Whereas Eruhaben-nim is... like a grandfather to us?"

"Wow... your family must be pretty big I guess," chimed in Jihye, beginning to wonder how Cale's family would look if the man with the jeweled hazel eyes was already this beautiful?

"It's pretty big. But we have a house to accommodate everyone," replies Cale, still with that soft, nostalgic voice.

"If I may ask, why aren't you with them, Cale-ya?" Heewon knew her question was sensitive, but she could not help but be curious. She could see, from Cale's behavior alone, that his family must be very protective of the red-haired man.

Cale seemed to consider his question for a moment before smiling sadly.

"The distance between us is quite long. For the time being, we will be separated." Nodding at Cale's final answer, everyone fell silent again.

"Ah yes, it's done!" Sangah, breaking the silence revealed his simple handiwork. Cale's hair was now woven with French ties on the left side of his shoulder with a red mane framing his beautiful face.

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' also praises loudly at the beauty of the Incarnation 'Cale Henituse'!]

[Several beauty-loving Constellations exclaimed in agreement!]

"Thank you for the braid, Sangah-noonim." The woman smiled sweetly.

"No problem! I would love to braid your beautiful hair again, Cale-ya."

"Ah yes, Dokja-ssi, can I ask you something?" everyone now looked at Heewon who had a serious face.

"Yes, please."

"I'm confused, when that fat man tried to attack Cale, I activated my attribute, Absolute Good, but why was there no response? Isn't that guy obviously evil?" Heewon seemed to trust them enough to not mind revealing her personal attribute.

"That's what humans think, Heewon-ssi," Dokja replied.

"...What does that mean, Dokja-ssi?" asked Hyunsung with furrowed brows.

"Well, the Constellations think differently from us. There's no guarantee that the good and evil they know is what we know." Staring at the faces of the people in the group one by one, Dokja straightened up. He said in a cold voice,

"Justice will always be decided by the majority."

"And the majority of the Constellations think that Gong Pildu's actions are still 'good', right?" Cale replied in a pensive voice. Dokja, briefly surprised at the same opinion, nodded briefly.

"In that case, how can we use the bathroom in the future? I have a feeling that this scenario will last for several days." Heewon voiced his concern.

"It may be difficult, but there is a way." Dokja, refrained from getting nervous when given an appraising look by Cale. Somehow he felt like he was dealing with a strategist? But I don't know.

"What is the method, Dokja-ssi?" asked Sangah.

"We take Gong Pildu out of his weapon zone-"

"-what is that-?"

"-that is optimized on an area-"

The discussion continued until the topic changed to the Green Zone they should search for the Third Scenario.

[Main Scenario #3 - Green Zone (Day 3)]

[ Category: Main

Difficulty : C

Conditions : Occupy the 'Green Zone' in the Station and survive the monsters that always appear in the middle of the night. This scenario will last for 7 days.

Duration: 8 Hours

Compensation: 1,000 Coins

Failure: - ]

Pure chaos then ensued.

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[Kim Dokja's POV]

There were 10 minutes left before Main Scenario #3 began. The majority of his party looked heavy as he told them of his second method. When they finally agreed to use it, Hanibaram's hand suddenly grabbed his arm.

"I'm... not sure about this plan." Honestly, a part of Dokja's mind ached a bit at Cale's doubt in his plan.

"Can I ask why?" The jeweled reddish-brown eyes gave Dokja a long look, before frowning a little.

"Not on the plan. But to you." Was that the tone of concern Dokja heard in Cale's voice?

"It's okay, Cale-ya. I'm sure this method will work, even if it's difficult." Dokja then picked up a stone and threw it at the barrier. The others nodded in understanding, but Cale still looked doubtful with his gaze not leaving Dokja.

"I'll come with you," the red-haired youth muttered finally. Grasping Dokja's hand with determined eyes.

"No, you can't. You have to be with Hyunsung-ssi, Sangah-ssi and Heewon-ssi." Dokja refused coldly, trying to let go of Cale's hand. However, the redhead adamantly refused and shook his head.

"I don't know what you plan to do in the future, but I'm watching you." Frustrated at Cale's sudden stubbornness, Dokja just stared with a furrowed brow. He did not know how to respond to Cale's behavior.

"Alright. Me, Cale, and Gilyoung will find another way." Heewon and Hyunsung seemed to disagree. But Sangah interceded and gave determined eyes.

[3 minutes remaining before Main Scenario #3 activates.]

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is worried about Incarnation 'Kim Dokja', Incarnation 'Cale Henituse' and Incarnation 'Lee Gilyoung'!]

[The Constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' wishes for everyone to be safe and sound!]

[The Constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' bites its lips and hopes that the plan goes smoothly.]

[The Constellation 'Secretive Plotter' silently observed the situation.]

[The Constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' gave advice to destroy on monsters only if it doesn't go smoothly!]

.... and we'll die of exhaustion then. What a fighting maniac.

The atmosphere was suddenly tense. Everyone took their positions and Dokja didn't unhook his right arm from Cale while Gilyoung was in the crook of his left arm.

[Main Scenario #3 activated].

The barrier opened as the roars of various monsters could be heard on the other side of the tunnel.

"Start!"

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Their destination was not far away, but they were already injured. Dokja gave a glance at Cale who was already exerting his strength to block the monsters. The shape of his shield was still strong somehow even though his body was trembling and weak.

"Stop it, Cale! Don't push yourself-!"

"I'm not forcing myself! I'm trying to survive, damn it!"

And as the wall in question came into view, Dokja felt the emptiness of seeing a figure that shouldn't be here.

[Green Zone 1/2]

What is Yoo Jonghyuk doing at this station?!

Anger-filled frustration almost consumed Dokja's mind, who didn't even care about the monster behind them.

"Give me Cale." His eyes glared coldly at Dokja, like he is angry that Cale had gone along with his crazy plan.

"No-"

"Just bring Gilyoungie," Cale cut in, using his wind power to force Gilyoung onto Jonghyuk. Both men looked surprised at Cale's actions, who ignored Gilyoung's pathetic calls and chose to drag Dokja away.

"Cale?!"

Black eyes stared wide-eyed at the sight of Cale's beautiful red hair from behind, then glanced at Jonghyuk who was staring at the two of them with a complicated look.

◸ If he dies... I will regress- ◿

Dokja won't let that happen! Forever!

"Cale! Stop it, I have-!"

"No, Dokja-hyungnim, not with that stone." The dark-haired man trembled, hands clenched tightly, thinking of all the impossible ways to survive this scenario and NOTHING-!

Hanibaram was with him, and he couldn't let Hanibaram get hurt! No way! Dokja had to-!

"Dokja-hyungnim, please look at me." With the monster not far from them, Dokja found himself calming down at the sound of Cale's voice. Two pale hands came up and touched each of his cheeks. Leaving Dokja's focus purely on a pair of jeweled reddish-brown beads.

"Have you ever seen the power and might of a dragon?" asked Cale with a smile on his face.

"No." Dokja shook his head like a child in wonder.

"What about death?" Reluctantly, Dokja shook his head again.

"Then focus and look at this, Dokja-hyungnim."

['Foreign Existence' staring at the incarnation of 'Cale Henituse'].

[A Stigma is activated!]

Dokja then witnessed a barrier, almost like the golden glow when he found Cale, surrounding them. He also noticed the rumbling of the ground around them as the air around them tightened with stormy winds.

... heol.

"Cale...?" Who are you, Hanibaram?

"You know what, Dokja-hyungnim?" Distracted from the monsters that were just passing by them like they were ghosts and invisibility, Dokja looked at Cale attentively. Silent as the Spectre Stone began to slip from his grasp.

"I'll tell you one secret." Hanibaram smiled, and in the dim gold, Dokja saw that the redhead looked unreachable and unreal. However, the unattainable was right in front of him now, accompanying Dokja in the midst of a sea of monsters with a magic that might never happen to the protagonist.

"When I almost died in that alley, before you found me, there was the same barrier, wasn't there?" widening his eyes, Dokja nodded.

"Whoever it was, I don't know. But the sender of this barrier won't let me die," Cale whispered now with a secretive smile, which somehow made Dokja chuckle.

... actually, their situation is pretty crazy when you think about it? They're sharing a secret in the middle of a monster invasion!

"I know you'll do things I don't like. So, I'll do things you don't like too. I'm testing this theory-aw..."

"Are you crazy?! You don't know how worried I would be if you got hurt because-"

"I'm worried about you too, Dokja-hyungnim." At the strong voice, Dokja sat down on his knees. The foreign word 'worry' rang through his mind. After hearing this word for so long, and hearing it again from Hanibaram himself, Dokja... did not know how to react.

That there was someone who would choose to get hurt with him out of pure concern for him.

"Cale-ya." Hanibaram. The jeweled reddish-brown eyes narrowed with determination.

"When you're with me, don't sacrifice yourself, Dokja-hyungnim." The memories of Raon, Choi Han, On, Hong, Ron, Beacrox, Rosalyn, Lock, Eruhaben and others flashed...

All those who were waiting for him at home swirled in his memory. Despite Eruhaben's constant complaints, Cale could not stop himself from leaving a wounded person like Kim Dokja alone. So, he decided to carry Dokja under his umbrella. Just as that man had chosen to risk his life to save Cale before.

He would be with Kim Dokja until this world decided it was time for Cale to go home.

"I decided that you-" Cale grabbed both of Dokja's hands and held them tightly. The overlapping memories of when he tried to calm Choi Han flashed. Then his eyes saw a glimpse of the swordsman turned to Dokja's emotionless smile as he stared at him with wide, teary eyes.

He stared for a long time, and only the sight of Kim Dokja staring as if Cale was giving him the sparkle of stars in his eyes.

"-will be with me."

Staring at the golden glow around them, Cale grinned mischievously with his reddish-brown eyes twinkling in amusement. He then forced Dokja to look down and whispered in his ear.

"Let's use this person to survive, Dokja-hyungnim. With me, you won't die easily, you know."

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Kim Dokja was once again left speechless by Hanibaram, Cale Henituse's unique behavior.

In the silent space between them, Cale had never looked brighter and warmer than before. In the dim light around them, which could be called darkness, Dokja could still see his eyes sparkling brightly and mischievously.

They were surrounded by monsters. They were invisible. They were fading away. Gone from existence but still existing and defying death.

How beautiful.

Cale made Dokja feel like he was united with a lost fragment. The one that he had been searching for, but which was actually only in his hands but not in his grasp.

... grasp?

Two glassy black eyes stared at two hands that were smaller than his and were clasping his own.

Cale's hands... he had to hold them.

So, Kim Dokja grasped the hand and with slow, solemn movements, brought the back of the hand to his forehead.

Subconsciously devoting his whole heart to the owner of the two hands that had declared themselves to shelter him.

"...Thank you, Cale-ya."

The words were simple, but Dokja sent all his feelings into them. He could feel the dream-reality Hanibaram smiling to him softly.

"Thank you too, Dokja-hyungnim."

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Thanks for the fanart! It's so beautiful! Ueueueueueu (;'༎ຶД༎ຶ')🤍👌✨
Dokja's deep gaze looks at his Hanibaram.
And the gentle Cale holding Dokja in his arms-!

Aaaaaaaahh-! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

SEE YOU IN THE NEXT CHAPTER

Although at first I wasn't too sure about this chapter, because maybe it was weird, but I decided to update it 😂
Anyway, I also decided to like that last scene, even though it's a bit different with ORV's plot.. well, it's already different right eheheheh
All deviations will be adjusted so that they will make sense and not be strange. Thanks for reading this ff! ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)🤍✨

But, if you are confused about Cale's power at the end of the scene, it will be explained in the next chapter, hehe^^

And, I want to tell you, that this story will be more of a drama to understand each other between Dokja and Cale, so the story is centered around them 🤍❤
So, Dokja bro, be ready to be moved and teary-eyed by Cale's behavior 🥺🤧🌻

Once Cale decides to be under his care, he will continue to pay attention to him, just to train the attention of a future wife, right-uhuk-👁👄👁

With Warm Greetings,

Neri 🌊💙🤍✨
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