Chaotic Nights — Chapter 185. Changed

Translator: Atlas

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“My sister is safe. She’s in a town called Airi.”

“I don’t know that place. Is it a seaside town?”

“Yes.”

“I’m glad the horrible rumors were false.”

Eunha shyly smiled. She could read these books to Zen while she’s here. She could also read them to the baby in her womb.

“How did you know I was here?”

“Jihak requested some books for you. I thought you might want to talk to me. Was I mistaken?”

“No. But your visit was unexpected.”

Sir Song was glad because Eunha seemed cheerful. But he also felt sorry that she had lost weight. Sir Song, noticing Eunha’s changed appearance, shifted the conversation.

“Were there doctors among Yongi’s companions?”

“Yes. Why do you ask?”

“Do you remember the inn near the ferry dock? When I heard the news that some Western doctors were there, Yongi came to mind. You know something?”

“No…”

Eunha shook her head with a puzzled expression.

“Wait.”

Eunha, who had entered the room, took out paper and the brush.

She believed she could reach out to Christopher. She sensed an unseen force aiding her. Could her nightmares all stem from her anxious mind?

If the doctor who got the letter came to treat Lee Zen, perhaps he could find a cure for Jihak’s eyes. Despite her slim hopes, she refused to give up.

She touched her lower abdomen with her eyes closed. When the child in her womb would be born into the world, when that child would celebrate its first birthday. If only Jihak could look at his baby’s face…

She decided to give it a shot.

Suppressing her fear, a smile graced her face as she carefully folded the letter.

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“Did you visit her house last night?”

When he poured warm water over his head, red blood flowed to the floor. Jihak stepped naked into the bathtub. The dried blood stains on his body seeped into the water.

He sighed in relief as his stiff muscles began to relax in the warm water.

“Yes. I wanted to see Eunha.”

They spent the night rooting out enemies lurking in Harye. The Great Prince, who led five Shadows, swung his sword.

Every night was a war. He sought out his enemies covered in blood like a demon.

No one should know about treachery.

No one should know that the monarchy was threatened.

Tear out the rebellious roots to calm the people’s anxiety.

The King’s name was written on the edict, so it seemed that he had acknowledged that treason took place, but in reality it did not.

The King did not want the current peace to be disturbed. Therefore, he expected the Great Prince to solve all the problems before they reached the Royal Palace. That was why he was to become the King’s sword. He looked like a demon.

It was the best Jihak could do for the Crown Prince.

“You have changed, my Lord.”

Yuljae had remained silent until now. Jihak blinked.

“What?”

“I don’t know. But I like how you’ve changed.”

“Do you enjoy seeing my vision worsen?”

Jihak, who let out a sigh, ran his wet hand over his face.

He gazed up at the ceiling shrouded in steam.

“Get in the bathtub too.”

“There’s no need.”

“You smell fishy, just get in.”

Hesitating, Yuljae removed his military uniform. He too was covered in blood.

“It’s been a while.”

He poured water over his head before stepping into the bathtub. He took a seat diagonally across from the Great Prince. He was lost in thought, until he finally opened his mouth,

“At that moment, I was temporarily blinded.”

Yuljae remembered when they met Eunha at the main gate.

Jihak continued speaking, his gaze fixed on the ceiling.

“Did Eunha realize that I couldn’t see?”