Turning Chapter 1040

Chapter 1040

In his previous life, how had that man's 30th birthday been? Had he also forgotten his own birthday? Or had he known about it somehow and chosen to spend it alone, pushing away those around him?

No matter how hard Yuder tried to recall, the most he could remember was that he had been extremely busy and distracted around the time of the new Commander's inauguration. He wasn't even sure if Kishiar had been in the capital or in Peletta at that time. He could only assume that there had been no one around him then, based on what Emperor Katchian had said.

Back then, he had no desire to know, and even afterward, he had never been particularly curious. Why did it make him so curious about the person now? He knew the answer now, but he suddenly felt complicated emotions and let out a sigh.

The Kishiar in front of him seemed genuinely satisfied with the present, but for some reason, Yuder no longer wanted to wrap everything up and move on with feelings like this. He could no longer ignore the chilling sensation piercing his heart.

But what, and how...

"Yuder?"

Yuder's deeply immersed eyes flinched and reacted in an instant. He raised his head and saw the red eyes looking at him.

'Ah... damn it.'

He could instinctively tell. The emotions he had just felt had definitely been conveyed to Kishiar as well.

However, fortunately or unfortunately, the carriage stopped then, and Nathan Zuckerman got on, so the conversation did not continue. Yuder stopped thinking for now to avoid another mishap like the one just now.

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"...So, you came straight here as soon as you got off?" Enon asked, looking dumbfounded as he divided the ground medicinal herb powder into small pieces of paper.

"Yeah."

"The Commander didn't stop you?"

"When I said I was going to see you and come back, he didn't say anything. We decided to leave tomorrow morning, so it's not that strange of a reason."

"Huh, I see. You did well."

It was a voice that didn't praise doing well at all to anyone who heard it.

Yuder silently approached and sat next to Enon. He saw a small luggage bag placed in a corner of Enon's room, which was always cluttered with various medicinal ingredients.

"You stayed here packing your luggage and just kept preparing medicinal herbs?"

"Yeah. The little one has to stay here alone while I'm gone. I'm thinking of coming back early, but just in case, I have to do everything I can before I go."

Enon had not come to the Imperial Palace today like the other members. The same went for Lusan. They had conveyed that they no longer wished to receive accolades for their own reasons, and Kishiar had accepted their intentions.

'Enon said he didn't want to stand out, and Priest Lusan said he didn't want what he had done to be regarded only as a personal achievement since it had been according to God's will.'

Even so, they wouldn't really give them nothing at all. Yuder expected that there would be significant changes to the medical unit's facilities and personnel after the vacation. That would be more helpful to the two in practice, so it wasn't bad.

Enon had finally finished dividing the medicinal herb powder into about a hundred white pieces of paper. All that remained was the folding process. Enon always did the powder filling alone, so Yuder didn't touch it, but it seemed okay to help fold the paper containing the medicine to some extent.

Yuder reached out and began folding the paper, which was less than half the size of his hand.

"Wait. This is difficult, so don't touch it carelessly. If it gets ruined, I won't let you off..."

Enon, who seemed to be trying to stop him, raised his eyebrows and opened his mouth upon seeing Yuder's quick hand movements.

"Pretty... good? Where did you learn... Ah."

"I learned it 'before.'"

When Yuder replied indifferently, Enon was silent for a moment. By the time the pile of folded papers in front of Yuder exceeded ten, he finally opened his mouth to ask a question.

"At times like this, doesn't it feel bad?"

"What does?"

"You remember everything, but now the others don't know what you know. It's not a pleasant thing to be the only one who knows."

Is that so? Yuder paused for a moment and pondered. Then he shook his head.

"Not really... I don't think so."

"Because it's much better now?"

"That's part of it. To begin with... I don't have many memories that I'd sentimentally share with others. I learned this too because when I said I'd pay for the treatment with money, you said I was being cheeky and told me to fold ten thousand and go."

It had happened after Enon saved him when he was about to die. Of course, Yuder thought it was a waste of time and refused, but Enon got angry and confronted him, saying he wouldn't accept any other payment. In the end, Yuder, who came to think it was better to quickly pay the desired price rather than unnecessarily use violence against his life's savior, backed down, and it ended.

Naturally, folding ten thousand medicine papers took a very long time. It would be simple if he used his ability, but Enon had forbidden it, so he had no choice but to come and fold them forcibly from time to time.

'At that time, I suspected that Enon might be a spy from another country who recognized my identity and was deliberately trying to let my guard down.'

Anyway, thanks to that, even after dying and returning, the method of folding medicine papers remained clear in his mind without confusion.

Enon made an understanding expression upon hearing Yuder's explanation.

"That happened during your first meeting? Why were you injured then?"

"Because of a mission."

Enon clicked his tongue and leaned his body back.

"If it was a mission, was it given by the Emperor of 'that time'? Is that the Crown Prince you met today?"

Enon already knew briefly what had happened today, so he also knew what kind of situation Crown Prince Katchian had faced.

"That's right."

"The damn bastard must have treated his subordinates like kicking a stone ball in a back alley. It's obvious. But why did you endure that with that temperament?!"

Enon suddenly got angry. Yuder paused for a moment and slightly raised the corners of his lips.

"Because I thought I had to do that back then. Of course, not anymore now."

Enon muttered curses under his breath and sighed.

"Ha, I see. It's fortunate that you at least know it's not the case now. So... what more do you want to hear from me that you came all the way here? What's the main point?"

The main point. Yuder quickly moved his hands and looked down at the medicine papers that were folding neatly.

"...Enon. You must have met many people, right?"

"I've lived long enough to not envy others, so I guess so? I don't know what level you're hoping for, though."

"What do you think people usually do for birthdays?"

Enon's hand, which had been folding medicine papers half-heartedly, flinched. He rubbed his ears and shed them, then narrowed his eyes and asked back.

"Sorry, but I thought something just entered my ears. What did you say?"

"I asked what you think people usually do for birthdays."

"Damn it! My ears were normal."

Enon cursed loudly. It was worrisome enough that Lusan, who might be sleeping in the next room, would wake up.

"Are you asking me that now? Huh? Do you think I'd care for other people's birthdays? No, to begin with, if you're asking because of your Commander's birthday, wouldn't it be better to ask the other guys! Like Gakane Bolunwald or Kanna Wand!"

Seeing Enon now memorizing and correctly calling Gakane and Kanna's names, it seemed he had grown quite fond of them during this time in the south.

Yuder let Enon curse vigorously, letting it go in one ear and out the other, and opened his mouth.

"Gakane and Kanna are intimidated by the Commander. It's not that they dislike him, but they inevitably feel like he's someone far away, so I can't get answers from them in the way I want. But you're different, aren't you?"

"..."

"Enon. I'm asking just in case, but are you intimidated by the Commander?"

"Me? By that guy?!"

Enon shouted, filled with anger in an instant.

"Whether he's an imperial family member or whatever, to me, he's just a young human being. What's there to be intimidated by?!"

"That's why I'm asking."

Upon hearing Yuder's calm reply, Enon clutched his head and lowered it.

"Ah... How did I end up like this..."