Protect and Save Me
by Lhenie C. Coronado

Seollal unfolded in celebration, and as part of the sebae tradition, Choi Hye Ki bowed respectfully to his Grandmother. In return, he received a peculiar gift—a crystal ball. Three days after the festive seollal, Choi Hye Ki found himself in the midst of three accidents, miraculously saved each time by a mysterious beggar. Intrigued by the unusual turn of events and curious about the crystal ball, he pressed a button on its bottom to unveil its secrets.

Upon pressing the button, he was instantly transported to a house in the Joseon Dynasty. To his shock, he realized he was the son of a nine-tailed fox and a human, facing the threat of villagers intent on eliminating the fox hindering their ability to hunt in the forest. Much to his surprise, he discovered that the beggar who had saved him multiple times was none other than his own mother.

Driven by a desire to help his father, Choi Hye Ki witnessed Lee Soo Gun intervening and transporting them to the future, erasing their memories for their protection.

Returning to the present, Choi Hye Ki sought out his mother, only to find her subjected to a brutal attack by a group of bandits, mirroring the fate of his father. Miraculously, his mother's injuries were mysteriously healed after an encounter with a tall, handsome man, leaving doctors and nurses astonished at her swift recovery.

"Protect and Save Me" weaves a tale that transcends time, exploring the bonds of family, the enigma of the crystal ball, and the inexplicable forces that safeguard those we hold dear.

The End