In the morning, he woke up and his wife was no longer beside him. He got up and then went to the bathroom downstairs. He washed his face and left the house.
The comfortable morning breeze, combined with the clouds covering the sunlight, created a pleasantly cool atmosphere. By the doorstep, there was a long wooden chair. He sat there and observed the scenery of this new world.
As he was relaxing, an old woman—whom he had met during the wedding ceremony the day before—approached him. Without saying much, she sat right beside him.
How's your day in this world? the old woman asked, as if she knew Fyrel wasn't from this world.
I'm fine, just need to adjust a little… How's your morning, madam? Everything okay? He tried to be friendly with her.
She nodded… and then her next words shocked him.
I'm also not from this world, and I've been here for 60 years. She suddenly revealed herself.
Ahhh… I already had a feeling since the day before . I just didn't get the chance to ask.
He already knew everything about that elder woman because she had mentioned the gods during his and Hwa's wedding ceremony. The people in this world from the beginning didn't understand what those gods meant.
The sliding door of the house opened, and Hwa stepped out, bringing a drink for Fyrel.
I was looking for you… Then her eyes landed on the old woman. Mother… When did you arrive? Why didn't you tell me? I would've prepared two drinks.
It's okay, daughter. I just wanted to talk to your man. Can I borrow him for a moment?
Hwa nodded and handed the drink to Fyrel. He took it—it was warm coffee with milk.
Thanks, Hwa.
She bowed with a smile and went back inside the house. After Hwa entered and closed the door, they resumed their conversation.
Let's get straight to the point… Why was I brought here? And who is she?
The old woman pulled out a diamond sphere necklace from around her neck.
What if I told you we were brought here to build a civilization—would you believe that?
It's weird, why need to create a new civilization when humans in this world already have a normal life? Why change what already exists? he still wanted to know more details, he asked again to the old woman.
So, what do you mean by a new civilization?
Then She start to explain
Because of the goddess's betrayal against the gods—she married a human from this world. The humans in this world are being cursed by the gods. Out of guilt, the goddess had to forced herself to bring humans from another dimension and bring them here.
Well... what curse are you talking about? Also, if there are humans from another world, what's the problem? They can easily have children, right? Fyrel found it strange because there shouldn't be any issues if everything went as the goddess planned.
The curse prevents them from loving each other. If feelings arise, they will instantly die. And the humans from the other world are forced to fight against the humans in this world to establish a new civilization—for the past 30 years.
Interesting... Now I understand why I fainted during my wedding with Hwa... That scary monster must be the curse. But they still don't know that it has been removed. Fyrel felt relieved because he managed to save the person he loved.
The old woman suddenly jolted in shock.
What are you talking about? You can see the curse? Do you also know this symbol? The old woman stood up from her chair, crouched on the ground, and drew a lozenge shape.
He nodded. I also met that creature in my dream—they called it Axazil, I think.
The old woman was so shocked that she suddenly fainted and collapsed to the ground.
Another mystery that i need to wait again to solve... Why did she faint before finishing what her were saying?! He then picked her up, and before carrying her into the house, he took a deep breath.
Honey...!!! Mother... Mother fainted!!
Hwa, who was in the kitchen—apparently in the middle of cooking—quickly abandoned what she was doing and ran toward Fyrel.
What happened to Mom?! Her face was full of worry. She kept calling the old woman repeatedly while holding her face. Mom... Mom, wake up... Honey, what happened to her?
Did you just call me 'honey,' my wife? Fyrel managed to joke despite the old woman fainting.
Hwa immediately started hitting Fyrel's body multiple times. Mom just fainted, and you still have time to joke around?!
He tried to calm her down. It's okay. She was just shocked earlier and fainted. Maybe she needs rest. I'll carry her to the living room.
Hwa simply nodded.
He carried the old woman to the living room and laid her down there while Hwa went upstairs to get a futon and brought it down. She spread it out in the living room, and Fyrel lifted the old woman onto it.
Honey... He called his wife in a sweet voice.
Wha—what?! Now is not the time! She was annoyed by her husband's teasing.
Fyrel raised both hands in surrender, signaling he wouldn't do anything else. Hmm... my nose smells something burning.
Hwa sniffed the air, and sure enough, there was a burnt smell. She suddenly jolted awake and screamed—Our breakfast!!—before dashing back to the kitchen, leaving the two of them in the living room.
He couldn't help but laugh at his wife's antics. From the living room, the sound of footsteps on the stairs could be heard—Haru, who had just woken up, was coming down. She sleepily made her way to the living room.
Father... she murmured, then walked over in a drowsy state and plopped down onto Fyrel's lap. He gently stroked her head, and she smiled as she drifted back to sleep.
Another disaster in this house has already woken up...
A world that had lost all love... today, it shall be reborn..