After a series of explosions, thick smoke curled up from where a lone figure stood.
From within the haze came a man's voice…
???: Done.
As the smoke dispersed, the figure appeared, standing proudly before a pack of collapsed demonic wolves.
???: All roasted. Maybe we can eat them on the way? According to the direction my charm sensed, that should be the closest route.
He turned and looked ahead.
???: Whew… how much farther is it? I should reach it within a month… probably.
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At XX Hospital, Lim He was staring at Xuan Lan…
Lim He: Argh! This is driving me crazy! Should I agree or not?! I saved her, so she'll definitely repay me with her body, right? And come on—look at me! I'm handsome!
Lim He fell deep into his own fantasies… 😁
Lim He: But… she might hesitate because she's shy. Ughhh! So annoying!
Xuan Lan: Mm… I'm…
Lim He: (W-wha—she's awake?! I wasn't ready for this!)
He instantly tensed up.
Lim He: (It's okay… calm down… calm down…)
He straightened up and struck what he believed to be the coolest pose ever.
Lim He: You're awake. Are you… feeling alright?
In Lim He's eyes, he appeared like a dashing, heroic man.
In Xuan Lan's eyes, he was simply the first person she thought of upon opening her eyes, and—
Xuan Lan: (Idiot.)
Your eyebrows… why are they so thick? And long? And what is this style supposed to be?
Lim He: Ho! You noticed? Of course you did! I am the Golden Warrior of Shadow Street—Lim. F. He!
Xuan Lan: Yes, I noticed. And I'm even more certain now that you're an idiot.
Lim He: I don't think you quite understand.
He put his right hand on his head, extended his left hand forward, and flipped it dramatically from a fist to an open palm—like someone trying to look cool while accidentally making a rude gesture.
Lim He: I… am also the legendary figure of Nightmare Town—known only as… He Who Cannot Turn On the Fan!
Xuan Lan: Where even is that town? And fine, you changed your title, whatever. But why can't you turn on the fan?
Lim He stepped toward her and spread his fingers in a "stop right there" gesture.
Lim He: Let's not talk about that. You… you have something to tell me, right?
Xuan Lan: Yes.
Lim He: Relax. Just… say it.
Xuan Lan: Do you want to consider—?
Lim He: No need to consider! I accept!
Xuan Lan: Great. Then I'll go check if the mental hospital has any available rooms.
Lim He: Xuan Lan, I knew you wou—
…Wait. A mental hospital? Seriously?! Didn't you want me to be your boyfriend? Why a mental hospital?!
Xuan Lan: You're thinking too much. I'm sending you there because you clearly have… issues.
Lim He: Ah…
Lim He froze in place.
And just like that, Lim He's first love came to an end.