Paaaat!
‘Faster!’
Cheong Myeong’s feet kicked off the ground with force. Leaping forward like a loosed arrow, Cheong Myeong covered a distance of several dozen yards in a single breath. Drops of sweat trickled down his face, scattered and swept away by the wind.
‘Around here!’
Thud!
Kicking the air once, Cheong Myeong changed direction and dashed off. According to the information he received, it should be just ahead... The dense forest that had filled his vision receded, and a wide clearing filled Cheong Myeong's eyes.
“...”
And at that moment, Cheong Myeong unconsciously clenched his fists. It was empty. The wide clearing, with no trace of people, even felt desolate.
Cheong Myeong's gaze swept the ground. Traces of many people having stayed here still remained.
“This...”
His teeth dug into his lower lip.
‘Namgung Dohwi.’
He understood.
Because he understood that feeling, hadn't Cheong Myeong himself run all the way here without even pausing to breathe? But... if you're the head of a family, you should at least... At that moment, Cheong Myeong's head snapped to one side.
Whoosh!
Immediately rolling on the ground and springing up, Cheong Myeong shot forward like a streak of light.
“Gasp!”