After having spoken to Ares himself about what has been going on, Fei felt her heart heavy. The fact that Dohyun was more or less attracted to her because of their connection to the god of war put everything under a big question mark. Moreover, the goddess of wisdom told her that there was pretty much no easy way out of this situation with the titan.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtV3GpJ4tz
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“I hate this.” She mumbled before she screamed in her pillow.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6R1ScCQGA
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With nothing to do and with Minjae up and about (he was restless for some reason) she just didn’t want to get out of bed.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshhZMkR31D
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“What are you doing?” Minjae asked from the doorframe. He had a mug in his hand with a lollipop sticking out from what she knew was hot chocolate. “Are you still worried about Atlas?” He continued, walking towards her and placing the mug on her nightstand.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSkYWyRXPa
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“...yes.” she said slowly, not looking at him.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nm7t9f1P4
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“I’m fine, I have regained my power and life, thanks for asking.” He started as he sat next to her. Fei sighed and moved so that Minjae could lie next to her.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqXK2wxdgJ
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“Minjae, what if I told you that Eunbin is actually drawn to you by a force that has nothing to do with you? Theoretically of course. What would you do?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yHJC5aK63
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“I’d ask her. I’d make sure that whatever she feels for me is the real thing and that whatever divine power that made us meet is not that strong to make us fall in love with each other. But that’s only theoretically, of course. She’s probably scared now.” He said feeling disappointed.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeWN6ZDRXL
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“I doubt that. She came and watched you every day, she even changed the cold towel and massaged your chest. She likes you.” Fei said with a wide smile. “My little raven has finally found a match. How cute.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKw92JUBKOR
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Minjae blushed but he was also happy. He giggled like a school girl before he started to roll around like a teenager. Fei’s eyes widened at how childish he was but she could understand his emotions. When the world was hanging on the shoulders of who knows who (most probably Icarus himself) there were still little moments of peace.
When Dohyun asked Fei to go on a trip together, she didn’t think he will act on those words. Besides, she got side tracked by important matters that had priority since it could endanger every living human in the world. Every owner of a library like Ethos gathered in the afterlife for a meeting about reinforcements but it somehow ended with them having coffee and gossiping.
Magic libraries used to exist in every country but because of different reasons, such as wars or rebellions or just lack of staff, they lessened to only ten all around the globe. Since Ethos was one of the three Asian branches, the others were in China and India, which were very big countries with a large number of citizens. The biggest ones were in Europe because well, two of them were in Greece, one was in Scotland and another one was in Russia. One was in Egypt and one was in Kenya. The last one was in Mexico. It was quite sad that they were so few and most of them were either retired deities or spirits of nature.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlI9o0OCImj
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“So then, we all agree that they should hire more people in more places so we actually have an army of our own.” Scotland’s finest Kelpie said, his big blue eyes shining brightly.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxA3icSKKg
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“Let’s hope we won’t have to fight. A war is not necessary under the circumstances.” Russia’s biggest and fittest shapeshifter Anton interfered liking his peace.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCz1EqmULF
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“We all know a titan will have no problem killing us like flies. We need to prepare ourselves, don’t be foolish.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfHwtXCY3U
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“You speak only of war every time we meet. I would have guessed you were working for Ares if I didn’t know better.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAPl1rMkMkY
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Scottish folk were very vibrant, especially a spirit such as Angus. He scoffed and turned to Fei, who seemed to be bored out of her mind.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1PBoBkkZI
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“If only Ares was here, this whole fiasco would be done with.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QkRFpTSUT
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“I don’t think so.” Dido, a woman that suffered so much because she was abandoned by her lover (and he was, incredibly, still an asshole that Aeneas) said staring at Angus while also eating a biscuit. “We need wisdom not strength. Besides, we all know that there are still gods among us. Hermes and Hades know what to do.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmZwTH1vGj
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“Atlas is not yet capable to fight. We should take the reins now or else we won’t have a chance later.” Said the Mayan deity of rain Chaak, looking at his half full cup of Americano. “Fei, you work with Hades. What did he say?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUUAXowoLZ
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“We’re not that close that we tell each other secrets. Why don’t you talk to him since you are under constant watch, Sisyphus?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4laRTQRso
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The punished Greek hero rolled his eyes and leaned back in his chair.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JctD04EW9
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“Look, I got a chance just like Icarus. I wasn’t about to say no. Besides, people think that I actually roll a freaking rock all day, every day. The struggle isn’t that easy...stupid humans, I am even a part of their philosophies. Tsk.” He added clicking his tongue in annoyance.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvP6uqFsnhU
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Fei’s phone vibrated so she checked to see if there was a problem at home. To her surprise, it was a message from Dohyun. He had talked to his grand-father and he already planned a little trip for the weekend. Fei’s happiness couldn’t be controlled. She avoided him the whole week after her chat with Ares and now she was going to spend two nights and three days with him.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXA5C4QK1qe
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The Chinese deity that sat next to her raised an eyebrow and moved closer to her. He was one of the calmest people Fei had ever met and that was probably because Ji Gong, because that was his name, was a healing deity.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJ9eS3HeKl
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“It’s that doppelganger, isn’t it?” He whispered, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “Rumours spread really fast when it’s just a few of us left. But I get it, you know. If my bride would return to me I would be just as happy. But don’t forget that you are not human and we already lost too many libraries. Don’t lose focus, Fei.” He added sounding just like Hwanung.
Dohyun’s plan was to go and spend a bit of time with her in order to escape all their problems. He knew something was wrong because she was always busy whenever he visited. Pirape was doing everything --EVERYTHING-- from taking the orders to cleaning and to helping the customers. The girls loved him because unlike Hikaru and Minjae, the centaur was a different type of man. He particularly appealed to adult women who had a job and money and needed someone to rely on. Pirape was truly very reliable.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBitivyVozG
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Every time he asked, Dohuyn got the same answer from him and Minjae: she’s working with Death or she has a lot of things to look over or whatever other reason. So he sent her a message with very few details just because he wanted to surprise her.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8Dq0AxpD5
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However, when the morning of departure arrived, Dohyun was nervous. His hands were sweaty and he only took very few changes of clothes with him. However, he looked like he did put thought into how he dressed and even his hairstyle.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxcoa4zkP6
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On the other hand, Fei was as usual, maybe less fancily dressed since she knew they were going to spend a lot of time in the bus. As she approached Dohyun she couldn’t help but wonder. Was that smile for her? Was he genuine or was it Ares that kept them together? What if this connection was cut, would he still like her? Besides, she had a lot of questions as to how Dohyun got to have a piece of the god of war in him.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9F01SNoOln
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“Morning!” He exclaimed and hugged her. A few minutes passed and he didn’t let her go.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrgcU65Qqt
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“You’re really taking your time, you know.” She said in his neck.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTPJhH9jhIV
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“I missed you.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIPflsQNzN
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He was so bold that it made Fei flush. She could never understand how he could be so direct about everything. Her heart beat louder which reassured Dohyun that he took the right decision. He let her go and smiled at her as if nothing was wrong in the world.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8IzL9PvJG
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“Well? Did you miss me?” He asked leaning in playfully.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3moHBEplnK
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“You come to the library every day. I see you every day.” She said.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkm80FlwXNV
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“But you are always doing something and don’t have time for me.” He said with a pout.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUKS97ZZ1W
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“A titan is walking the same ground as us right now. He could destroy all of us and then go down to Tartarus and help his father out. That’s pretty important if you ask me.” She replied sounding like a smartass. Dohyun chuckled and wrapped an arm around her.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTNa3IhIU6
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“That’s why we are not going to talk about this subject. No work at all, just fun. I already have the schedule, you just have to follow and not say a word.” He said with a bright teeth smile.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjsqvLcIP6
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The whole ride in the bus was more or less silent. Dohyun was checking his phone all the time and Fei was able to relax for a bit. She leaned her head against the window and watched the scenery for a while until she simply closed her eyes and decided not to overthink her situation.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcb9mrzvFI4
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Dohyun had the impression that Fei was asleep so he put his phone down on his lap and watched her. His eyes softened up and his whole expression was charged with love. He liked her so much that it was hard to put into words. Maybe it was Hyang’s fault too, maybe those memories affected him after all, but Dohyun was his own person and he knew that his feelings for her were real. She proved many times that she was an interesting and beautiful person so there was no trace of doubt that he truly fell for her.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9v7iQquezT
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He was ready to look at his phone once more when she changed positions and leaned her head on his shoulder while grabbing his hand. It was innocent but it made Dohyun’s heart skip a beat. Fei smiled at the soft rhythm of his breathing and wished she could actually fall asleep.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZ6Iiwfr09
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The station that they got off at was in the middle of nowhere but not far from the capital city.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyzd0D7BzR
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“What now? Are we going camping?” She asked since she could only see trees.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe42AawzMqb
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Dohyun already had his phone in hand but he wasn’t checking the GPS. It seemed that his grandfather gave him instructions as to how to get there. Fei read over his shoulder and raised an eyebrow at how detailed it was. Thus he took her hand and they started the long adventure towards their lodging.
“Have we gotten lost?” Fei asked as she tried to look for signal.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZqxohdQhN
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“Nope. Just a bit more. Trust me.” He said although he didn’t sound nor look reassuring. “I can find it. I did this before.”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwXjRNyZpc
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“But you haven’t been here before.” Fei pointed out.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqGdmDi8qW
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“Shut up,” he muttered narrowing his eyes at his device. “It says we need to find a tree with a craving in his trunk and then it’s ten feet forward.” He said and looked at the trees around him. “It should be around here. Do you see it?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XAOmLa6tx
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But Fei was a bit preoccupied with something else. It just felt like the trees knew her. It was weird because she didn’t remember this place but they were almost excited that she was there. Even the air was warmer as it grazed her face.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurMl1Vhob4
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“Found it!” Dohyun exclaimed just as excited. He took her hand and he started to count his steps. “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and-”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ426wQlvi7U
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“10.” She said and looked at the way the trees seemed to make way for them into a patch of land that must have been recently renovated.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9TmXpXI60B
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“Well? How is it? It’s my grandfather’s secret spot.” Dohyun asked cheekily.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0zvyvWJSF
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But Fei froze. Although the house was not the abandoned home of a shaman, it still looked pretty much the same on the outside. She couldn’t breathe properly and she now understood why nature was so welcoming.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9HvKPumkrZ
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“Hm? Oi, why are you crying?” Dohyun asked growing worried. “Do you not like it?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2mHMbBwah
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Fei swallowed nervously but she couldn’t take her eyes off the house.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWPZDykFMO
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“This house used to be abandoned. How did you find it?” She asked, her voice breaking at the end.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYxXuP4xpT
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“Now that you mention it, I don’t really know. But my family owns it. I don’t really know how or when but grandpa used to bring my father here from time to time and tell him stories from his youth.” He said sounding nostalgic. “How do you know this place?”572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqvCFahb8V
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“This is...it’s just...” she couldn’t speak but her painful expression was enough to make Dohyun understand.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9yAqvh2ya
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As she walked towards it, memories surfaced. She walked up the stairs and for a moment she could swear Hyang himself passed her.572Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34t1ijQyX8
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Looking back on that night, she couldn’t help feel like she lost a lot more than her first love.
and then Add to home screen.