The Heavenly Demon Can't Live Ordinarily - Episode 611
Epilogue, a beginning, not an end (2)
widely.
A teacup was placed on the table..
As wrinkles appeared on his once beautiful hands, Roman Dmitry could not take his eyes off the teacup..
“It's herbal tea. I drink it every day because it is said to be good for anti-aging, but my son looks the same as he did 30 years ago..”
mother laughed.
Seeing her sitting across from me, I picked up my tea cup and took a sip..
It was warm.
The fact that his mother and father were still healthy and that they could meet again made Roman Dmitry feel warm in his heart..
After hearing Dmitri's truth, the thing I was most worried about was my parents' health..
30It would not have been strange at all to return to the embrace of nature after a year, but my parents felt better than before, although the traces of time were clearly visible..
Romero Dmitri said.
“Don't even talk. Your mother said that my son will definitely come back, and for the past 30 years, she has been feeding him dozens of healthy foods a day. Look at this. Everyone my age would have been sick in the corner of their room, but I had so much energy that I started working at the blacksmith shop again. It's not as good as it used to be, but I still wanted to make you a nice sword when you came back..”
“Honey too. Still, I was right. We are healthy and happy to see our son.?”
“That's right, lol.”
parents say.
I was overwhelmed with emotions..
To him when he was living as Baek Jung-hyuk, his parents were cruel beings who imposed the harshness of blood on him..
This life was different..
He did not abandon Dmitry because he was a jerk, and no matter how reckless he was, he believed in him and supported him until the end..
Today's Roman Dmitry was born from his parents..
Therefore, when he arrived at Dmitry, Roman Dmitry postponed all his plans so that he could meet his parents first..
Roman Dmitry said.
“……thank you.”
“Thank you. what?”
“Just thank you for everything, everything..”
I was embarrassed.
He wanted to speak softly like the other children, but breaking his stiff tone was not an easy task. Still, I really wanted to say thank you..
When he decided to leave Dmitry, Roman Dmitry was an unfilial son who did not say anything to his parents..
As time passed, that fact bothered me, but I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to meet my parents..
“Roman.”
“yes.”
“Thank you for coming back, I love you.”
“……yes?”
My eyes widened..
I love you.
It wasn't a fatherly thing to say, but Romero Dmitri scratched his head and said.
“People. There are things you cannot say if you miss the right time. I really wanted to tell my son how much I love him 30 years ago, but I really regretted missing that opportunity. Know my sincerity.”
Moment.
My emotions were fluctuating..
saying I love you.
It was a word that was not allowed in Roman Dmitry's life..
I wanted to convey the same feeling by twitching my lips, but it wasn't an easy problem this time either..
Roman Dmitry's hesitation seemed funny, so his parents burst out laughing and continued their normal conversation..
It was a really friendly and happy time. The mere fact of being reunited with her parents convinced Roman Dmitry that his choice to return to Dmitri was the right one..
Then suddenly.
Roman Dmitry asked.
“How is Hans doing??”
In those words.
My parents’ expressions hardened..
Romero Dmitri took a sip of tea, carefully set down the tea cup and said:.
“Go back to your room. If you go there, you'll find out about Hans..”
* * *
Squeak.
opened the door.
The moment I saw that familiar space, the first feeling that came to mind was relief..
“……ah.”
A whopping 30 years.
30Years have passed.
Just as Dmitry's capital changed to something different from before, the passage of time should have naturally applied to this space as well. Still, it was the same as before.
It was a cleanliness that would not have been maintained if it had not been cleaned every day, and as Roman Dmitry walked into the room, memories of the past that permeated this space came to mind..
‘Hans. You are the same now as always.’
It was fortunate.
Details that Hans would not have been aware of, such as the items arranged on the desk, the arrangement of the furniture, and the bedding, were incorporated..
It was certain.
It was Hans' touch..
Hans, who was just as worried as his parents, was still cleaning his room every day even after 30 years had passed. That warm touch made me emotional..
Roman Dmitry was not a very emotional person, but after meeting Dmitry's people, I felt like I had changed into a completely different person..
tidy room.
It was a human heart.
The heart of a human being who waits and misses himself and has worked hard every day to keep this space from changing for 30 years..
Hans.
He was special to Roman Dmitry..
He was brought into the fold before his parents, and he never once thought of himself as an ordinary servant. I wanted to meet Hans right away..
When I lived with him, I thought his daily nagging was annoying, but now I can listen to his nagging all day long..
It was then.
Crunchy soup!
“Woe, Your Majesty?!”
It was the sound of something being dropped..
When I turned my head to see who the sound was, a woman who appeared to be in her mid-30s looked surprised..
But why?.
Objects dropped by women.
The moment he confirmed that they were cleaning tools, Roman Dmitry's heart suddenly started beating like crazy..
It was ominous.
Lately, I remembered my father’s words..
They say you can find out about Hans when you go back to your room..
Roman Dmitry asked with a cold face..
“who are you?”
* * *
Hans is a very responsible person..
He never entrusted his duties to others, and later, when the work related to Roman Dmitry increased, he hired additional people, but he never cleaned his own room..
I really liked Hans like that. As I looked at Hans' consistent appearance, I couldn't help but smile at his warm heart..
so that.
It had to be hostile..
To Roman Dmitry's cold question, the woman actually seemed slightly happy..
“Your Majesty the Emperor. Don't you remember me? This is Hannah, the granddaughter of Baron Hans..”
“……It's Hannah?”
“yes. Before leaving Dmitry, I heard from his grandfather that he celebrated my birthday every year..”
I remembered.
Harrison, son of Hans.
Harrison had a daughter, and Roman Dmitry personally threw a grand party for his granddaughter, whom Hans regarded as a golden jade leaf..
It was an event that took place every year. Dmitry's nobles showered Hans with gifts to impress him, and with Roman Dmitry's help, his granddaughter was able to enter a prestigious academy..
but.
I couldn't be happy about it..
The fact that his granddaughter was here to replace Hans meant the cruel reality that Hans' situation was not good..
Hannah said.
“You're wondering where your grandfather is. In fact, until three years ago, his grandfather always cleaned His Majesty's room himself, but as he got older and his strength weakened, he handed over all the work to me. As her grandfather's granddaughter, I accepted this as a family business..”
10years ago.
Hannah graduated from the academy with excellent grades..
In fact, she held various administrative positions in the Dmitry Empire, but after experiencing a lot, she realized that she wanted to take over her grandfather's work..
Some people said that being a servant was insignificant..
However, my grandfather knew that as a servant, he was respected by the Dmitri people, so he wanted to take over the job and contribute to the Dmitri family like his grandfather..
Dmitry.
The country was worth it.
This is a family that became the foundation for people to live in peace, so that's how Hannah learned her grandfather's work..
Roman Dmitry's reaction.
I was happy.
The fact that he remembers his grandfather and reacts hostilely to his absence..
Hannah said happily.
“I'll take you to my grandfather. If you see His Majesty the Emperor, his grandfather will definitely be very happy..”
* * *
moved location.
It was a simple room.
Hans was lying on the bed in that room, which was plain, unlike the one in the center of the capital..
“……Woe, is the emperor abdicated??”
“don't wake up.”
Hans lifted his head with difficulty..
The face was different from before..
His face had become half as weak as his energy had been weakened, and his blurry eyes were so blurry that it was hard to tell whether he was looking at Roman Dmitri properly..
A sad feeling came over me. It was a moment when he realized once again that he had returned too late and that 30 years was a very long time for a human being..
“……Hans, are you okay?.”
sat next to.
He laid Hans down and looked at him warmly, and Hans spoke softly with his toothless mouth..
“It's okay. How has your Majesty been? There must have been a lot of inconveniences because there was no one to take care of him, but when I thought of His Majesty, I couldn't help but worry. Are you hungry because you came a long way? I will tell my granddaughter right now to prepare lunch. These are foods that His Majesty the Emperor enjoyed. By the way, why is your face so disfigured? Didn't I always tell you to take care of yourself?.”
the horse bit its tail.
Why was there so much to say? Hans continued talking even though it seemed like he was about to end..
“Your Majesty, do you remember? When he suddenly asked the village's oldest person to guide me, I thought something was wrong with him. However, as I watched the vicious group being dealt with in one go, I realized that a special change had occurred in the master I had served..”
It was strange.
The title has changed.
Hans's eyes became blurry, remaining somewhere beyond his memories..
“People had a lot to say about the change in Master's behavior since then. I was amazed that Dmitry's eldest son had changed, but I knew from the beginning what a good person he was. When you were young. Whenever he eats something delicious, he always puts it in my mouth. I still can't forget how sweet those snacks were back then..”
“Your Majesty the Emperor. We can finally meet you. I really couldn't sleep well at night worrying about your majesty..”
“young master. Are you a master??”
Hans' words.
The perspective kept changing..
Roman Dmitry did not question what he said, but listened quietly while holding Hans' wrinkled hand..
Years with Hans.
Roman Dmitry remembers his life after being possessed, but Hans had memories of Roman Dmitry from when he was a child..
And I waited 30 years. He was filled with the sincere heart of a person who waited for him and cleaned his room every day, and he always thought of him as the top priority..
I swallowed my sadness.
I only wanted to show my good side.
When I called him ‘Your Majesty,’ he answered as emperor, and when I called him, ‘Boss,’ he answered as ‘Boss.’.
smart.
“Your Majesty, it is late..”
the sun has set.
Hearing Hannah's voice, Roman Dmitry did not take his eyes off Hans..
“Okay. I will stay here today.”
“……All right.”
now.
The moment in front of me was the only thing that mattered..
I listened to Hans over and over again..
30It's a year.
Hans has waited 30 years since he disappeared, so how much does he want to say?.
“Your Majesty the Emperor. Really please too. If you disappear like that without a word, what on earth are you going to do with the people left behind??”
“sorry.”
“Don't do that next time.”
“i get it. I promise.”
It was consistent.
As always, Hans' nagging never stopped..
Roman Dmitry looked at Hans, who was chatting away, and did not let go of his warm hand for a moment..
So all night long.
Until the sun sets and the sun rises again.
Roman Dmitry stayed by Hans' side..
* * *
tweet.
I heard birdsong outside the window.
The day dawned and the warm sunlight illuminated the face of Hans, who was sleeping peacefully without any worries for the first time in a very long time..
I fell asleep with a soft smile.
At that happy face, Roman Dmitry lowered his head..
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