but at that time a

No, it should be said... Cheng Rihan didn't know what kind of "promise" his son had made with the rulers until Cheng Xiaoyu left a note and left.

***

"...I didn't expect that the agreement turned out to be that he went to face the legion alone."

Recalling the situation at that time, Cheng Rihan smiled bitterly.

if.

If I knew the content of the agreement before my son left and went to the dimensional gap, would I stop my son? Or would I let him go for the sake of this world?

"But isn't it also well done?"

The agent of the ruler sitting opposite said with a smile.

Because of Seong Jin-Woo's sacrifice, the world has avoided the disaster it should have suffered.

But when he thought of the pain his son had endured, Cheng Rihan couldn't take it easy.

Although his lips were tightly closed, Cheng Rihan also nodded.

It has been a year since Cheng Jin-Woo came back from the dimensional gap.

"My son..."

The hesitant voice was drowned in the slowly flowing music in the coffee shop.

The agent drank the half cup of coffee with a straw, quietly waiting for what Cheng Rihan wanted to say next.

“What kind of decision did my son make?”

"The Shadow King, he..."

Seeing the tension flashing across Cheng Rihan's face, the agent said with a smile.

"He decided to stay here. He said every minute, every second here was precious."

Cheng Rihan secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

The agent put the cup gently on the table after finishing his coffee.

In this way, for himself who stayed in this world to wait for Cheng Jin-Woo's answer, his mission was truly over.

Now is the time to leave.

Before he left here, Cheng Rihan was the last guest he had to meet.

Maybe it was because he was about to leave? He didn't like small talk, but he wanted to talk to the other party for a while.

"Are you going to continue to hide from the Shadow King...not, your son?"

"Because that kid doesn't want other people to recall those things."

If what his son wants is an ordinary family life, then he will continue to pretend not to know for his son.

"As expected, like father, like son."

The agent nodded with a smile, then looked up at Cheng Rihan.

"After I leave, the rulers will no longer intervene here."

"I know."

"If that's the case... it's really over, in this world..."

The agent looked around the interior of the coffee shop, his tone suddenly a little emotional.

"I'm really happy. And I'm also very nervous. After all, I can't imagine what kind of answer the Shadow King will give."

What he didn't say was that the rulers didn't expect Seong Jin-Woo to be successful either.

Because he didn't need to pour a basin of cold water on such a warm moment.

before leaving officially.

At the moment of farewell, the agent said.

"The rulers are very grateful to the Shadow King, and of course you."

Without his help, such a good result would not have been possible.

He fought on behalf of the Dominators, and proposed combining the powers of the Dominators and the Shadow King.

He really contributed a lot.

So the rulers also prepared a small gift for Cheng Rihan.

"Is there anything we can do to help you?"

The great power held by the rulers and the instrument of the gods.

The meaning of the word "agent" is to say that no matter what wishes you have, you can come true.

However, Cheng Rihan shook his head.

"Nothing..."

Right.

The agent can understand Cheng Rihan's mood.

After all, he already has a family member with abilities comparable to God, and he doesn't need to ask others to help him realize his wish.

"Then take my leave."

The agent simply nodded his head away, just as he was about to get up and leave.

Cheng Rihan spoke.

"Wait a moment."

The agent, who had just stood up a little, sat back down again.

"What are you trying to say...?"

Cheng Rihan hesitated for a while before opening his mouth with difficulty.

"Would it be possible to erase...my past memories?

"Of course you can, but why would you want to...?"

"In front of a smart son...it's not easy to hide it."

While talking, Cheng Rihan smiled.

Should it be said that they are father and son? They also look exactly like Cheng Jin-Woo when they smile.

"and."

Cheng Rihan lowered his eyes.

"I also want to be an ordinary father who only worries about his son."

His words were smooth but firm.

I can worry about whether my son will be injured somewhere today; I can breathe a sigh of relief to see my son's good test results.

He wants to be such an ordinary father who can think of his son everywhere.

"Because...to me, Jin-Woo is not some shadow king, he is just my precious son."

This is Cheng Rihan's little wish.

"I see."

The agent accepted Cheng Rihan's request with a smile.

"After walking out of this coffee shop, the things in the lost time and space will completely disappear in your mind."

The agent who was performing surgery on Cheng Rihan whispered in a voice that the other party could barely hear.

"Although you may forget, I hope you are safe and well."

***

As time goes by.

On a certain winter morning, Cheng Rihan suddenly woke up with his eyes wide open when the alarm clock sounded at six o'clock.

Cheng Rihan and his wife, who was also awake beside him, looked at each other at the same time.

"Where's Jin-Woo?"

"Where's Jin-Woo?"

The husband and wife hurried to confirm the time, and they were relieved when they found that it was only six o'clock in the morning.

"Honey, what should I do? Do you want to wake Xiao-Woo up?"

"Isn't there still some time? I have an exam today, let him sleep a little longer."

"Well. I'll just drive him to the examination room."

"Seven o'clock...let's call him at seven o'clock. "

Listening to his wife's words, Cheng Rihan nodded meekly.

The couple then stared anxiously at the clock.

As soon as they saw that the hour hand had turned to seven o'clock, the couple ran out in a hurry.

The rooms were very close, and Cheng Rihan opened the door of his precious son's room first.

"Son, you didn't forget the exam today, did you?"

"Son, will Dad take you there?"

Like a son who just woke up, he answered with a smile.

"Here we come."

Watching Cheng Xiaoyu who walked out of the room in good spirits, Cheng Rihan cheered up, got dressed quickly, and picked up the car keys.

Immediately afterwards, Cheng Rihan, who was walking out, fixed his eyes on the key chain.

This is the key chain that Seong Jin-Woo gave himself.

Cheng Rihan smiled as he looked at the white castle keychain, which appeared to be handmade, with a black flag hanging from the top.

sunny weather.

The sun was shining early and it was a pleasant morning.

***

The night of December twenty-fourth.

Cheng Jin-Woo walked alone on the street full of Christmas atmosphere.

The streets are filled with posters of popular idols and popular sports stars.

'The street has changed a lot. '

Cheng Jin-Woo thought of the streets where hunters' faces could be seen everywhere, and felt somewhat unnatural.

And when he saw a poster of a certain brand of sports drink, he couldn't help laughing.

The faces above are very familiar.

For such a natural expression, many people must have put in a lot of effort.

"A track and field idol..."

Cha Hae-In's smile on the poster can indeed be called an idol.

She has gained people's attention with her excellent results and has entered the media's attention, and this poster is the result of her repeated requests to arouse people's love for track and field.

'When she was an S-rank hunter, she never stood in front of the camera, but now she is active as a sports star...'

If she hadn't healed her ankle at that time, such a thing would definitely not have happened today.

This "future" made Cheng Jin-Woo very satisfied.

Although she is still a little unnatural in front of the camera, she will gradually get better.

Cheng Jin-Woo, who was still smiling, took another step and walked towards the agreed place.