Chapter 123
Dark Heaven Village
I approached Lee Kwang and Jin So-cheong. By the time I had gathered all the treasures, they were only twitching slightly, but now they seemed to be trying to stand up unsteadily. Lee Kwang was much more composed than Jin So-cheong, likely thanks to the treasure, the Five Fire Seven Bird Fan, he had tucked away in his robe.
In a cracked voice, Lee Kwang asked,
“… Did we manage to take it down?”
He still hadn’t quite shaken off the shock. Supporting Lee Kwang and Jin So-cheong alternately, I replied,
“Yes. It seems we can take a break before heading out.”
“That’s a relief…”
Fearing that resting in the Abyss would sap our spirits, we climbed up to the Thunder Pearl and leaned against the wall to rest. After about a meal’s time lying dead to the world, Lee Kwang and Jin So-cheong slowly returned to normal breathing and regained their senses.
Jin So-cheong, rubbing his neck as if it were stiff, sighed. His curly hair was drenched in sweat, indicating just how tough of a time he’d had.