Chaotic Nights — Chapter 114. Lie

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 4/6

“Stomach ache?”

Jihak looked at Gari, who had put down the soban.

“Is that why she doesn’t want to eat?

“Yes…”

He felt his appetite disappear as Gari left. It was probably true. Last night she looked uncomfortable with her hand on her lower abdomen.

But there was rice, soup, and even cutlery on the table for two. Did she suddenly feel sick? Once he had a taste of the soup, Jihak took up the pipe again.

I can’t figure it out. Could it be that the smoke from the pipe is hurting her? Or is it because she ran in the night looking for something? Or maybe I had disturbed her too much.

Jihak lost the desire to smoke, then looked at the half-open window.

The blue sky became blurry for a moment, then the window frame became blurry. His vision has been failing him more frequently these days.

He really would go blind one day, he wouldn’t be able to walk without a cane. He had never feared losing his sight. He was even glad not to see this filthy world anymore.

Jihak closed his eyes, then opened them. A bright light pierced his pupil.

“My Lord.”

Just then, he heard Yuljae’s voice outside the door. Jihak ordered him to enter. Yuljae was surprised when he saw the soban.

“You haven’t eaten?”

“I have no appetite.”

“You shouldn’t do that. You’ve been missing meals quite frequently these days.”

“I don’t move my body as much as I used to. I think I’m going out tonight.”

“The attacks are more violent. Last night, one Shadow almost lost his ear. It’s dangerous.”

“Is their sword skill better than mine?”

“No. But yesterday…”

Yuljae could not tell him that Eunha had now become a target. It was because Jihak’s reaction would be clearer than fire.

He changed the subject.

“Eunha’s older sister came to visit. I’m not sure if she ran away, but I let her stay in my room to prevent her from freezing. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner.”

There was silence in the room. Jihak snorted.

“She lied when she said her stomach aches.”

He picked up the pipe. But he didn’t light it. He simply tapped the floor with the pipe. He didn’t want to cloud his mind with t#bacco.

“Where is her sister now?”

“She is in my room.”

“Eunha must be there too.”

Yuljae clenched his fists.

“Yongi said she would return after she saw her.”

“My lord.”

Yuljae was surprised when he saw Jihak’s reaction, but it didn’t erase his worry. As the meal cooled down, Kim’s voice could be heard from outside the door.

“My Lord, the legislator has arrived.”

Jihak replied,

“Tell him to wait.”

***

They sobbed. Their shoulders were shaking. Yongi hugged Eunha, who was sitting on the floor. When she saw the word Yongi written on the note, she knew her sister was here.

Two bowls in the warrior’s room. It looked like she had been here all night.

Her face was more haggard than the last time she saw her. She felt guilty.

She was overjoyed, as it had been more than a month since she last saw Yongi. In addition, she was worried because the letter had disappeared.

“How could your heart become so weak? In the past you looked like a brave heroine.”

“I missed you. I was worried because I didn’t hear news about you…”

“I was safe.”

“But why are you so thin? I’ve cried for you. I was so anxious that I’ve been struggling to sleep every night.”

“I’m sorry I worried you, Eunha.”

Yongi stroked Eunha’s head. There were many things they wanted to say, but there wasn’t enough time. She patted Eunha’s back gently.

“I don’t plan to become Sohyeon’s attendant.”

Eunha’s eyes grew wide.

“I can’t explain it in detail, but the courtesan house owner said she would send Chunhee to help us. She can prepare our life in a town…”

When she heard Chunhee’s name for the first time in a long time, a dreadful memory suddenly flashed through her mind.

“How can you trust Chunhee?”

Eunha’s face turned pale.

“Not Simdeok, nor Chunhee…”