(Point de vue: Yun Seo)
The sun had already disappeared a long time ago.
Yet, nobody had really noticed when night had fallen.
Even I had completely lost track of time.
We had simply walked.
Slowly.
Jae's weight rested almost entirely on our shoulders.
On several occasions, her legs stopped responding.
Each time, Jun Ho caught him before he collapsed.
His body was burning hot.
Abnormal heat.
Her skin was covered in sweat despite the cold that prevailed in this game.
He was delirious at times.
– Don't push me...
His voice was now just a whisper.
– Don't look...
He suddenly gripped my sleeve.
– It's slippery…
I lowered my eyes not out of compensation, I just felt empty…
I kept shaking the problem.
Is this really the right way?
I whispered to myself
We eventually found a natural cavity between several pieces of debris.
A kind of cave.
Closely concealed behind metal garbage.
The wind barely penetrated it.
I could finally breathe.
I no longer had to avoid his gaze.
I collapsed heavily onto the floor and let out a long sigh; I felt my whole back release, my feet relax and stop trembling.
Jun Ho positioned Jae against the wall.
I gently placed a hand on his forehead.
Still as hot as ever.
– It won't hold up like that...
Murmura Jun Ho.
I discreetly glanced at my watch.
The number of pieces displayed made me hesitate.
I didn't have much left, even if it wasn't useful to me, I still needed to have enough to move on to the next step.
But I felt too heavy to close my eyes
I opened my window.
REVITALIZATION PILL
Price: 50% of the current balance.
I remained motionless, rereading it again and again.
Half.
I closed my eyes and turned my head. Then I pressed randomly.
CONFIRM.
The transaction was immediate.
A small, translucent capsule appeared in my palm.
I stared at the box and the sick man. Why did I still exist? I'd already paid for it; it's better to give it away...
Silence
I brought the contents closer to me and brought it to my lips…. But I gently slipped it between Jae's lips.
I couldn't believe it, I managed to give, aahh I was able to help someone.
His breathing slowed.
Her shoulders finally stopped trembling.
His fingers loosened and then he fell into a deep sleep as if his body had finally agreed to rest.
I let out a long sigh.
– I can congratulate myself…
Jun Ho nodded.
- Yes .
…
Silence returned.
Jun Ho got up and went to sit near the entrance of the cave.
Me...
I turned my back to both of them.
I glanced behind me.
…
I went to check Ji-Yunwoo's memory gauge.
It was flat but close, I turned around instantly.
He had settled down against a rock.
Alone in front of us.
For a moment...
I thought he was simply staring into space.
His face seemed devoid of all emotion.
I felt a pang of annoyance and guilt.
He really looked abandoned but not at all affected.
Then...
His expression changed.
Very slightly.
Her eyes regained their usual coldness.
He lowered his head.
It's really not worth it.
His gaze swept around with a disturbing intensity.
He frowned slightly.
…
My own watch vibrated.
I didn't even need to look.
I already knew the sender.
However, I left the message closed and fixed my gaze on Ji-Yunwoo's every gesture.
He looked up at me
His face had hardened.
I swallowed my saliva
– That.! ..
- ha !
Jun Ho's voice made me jump.
– What are you watching?
I immediately looked away.
- Nothing.
He followed my gaze nonetheless.
His eyes fell on Ji-Yunwoo.
A silence passed.
Then he whispered softly:
– You're acting strange, especially you since Ra Lee was eliminated.
– no
I replied so quickly that I covered my mouth in surprise.
Jun ho looked at me for a long time.
He gave the impression...
To wait for something.
And without being able to explain why...
This idea made me feel cold.
Deep down, a certainty was growing within me.
It was going to end very badly.