I Don't Want This Reincarnation [1]

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Through the hazy consciousness, someone's voice was heard. Thirst arose along with a tingling sensation all over my body.

"...Han Yi-gyeol-ssi. Are you awake?"

I slowly blinked my eyes and lifted my head. It was none other than Edward who grabbed my shoulder and gently shook it. Edward, speaking in an anxious voice, sighed in relief when I woke up.

"Edward-ssi."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

I answered calmly and checked my condition. Just before passing out, my body, which had been sweating and rolling on the floor, was washed clean and changed into a plain white t-shirt and cotton pants without any pattern.

A large, thick leash with chains was attached to my neck, and my hands were clasped in front and tied in handcuffs, making it impossible to move my arms. Even the energy was hardened to see if the power of the marbles I ate earlier was still there. At this rate, I could neither use my ability nor escape.

Fortunately, I still had the A-class energy recovery bracelet item and the disposable invalidation ring item that I received from Cheon Sa-yeon.

'Why didn't they take the item?'

It was Kang Seung-geon that was out of mind, but... (강승건이야 그럴 정신이 없었다지만) It bothered me that Samael found the item I had but he didn't touch it.

Contemplating while looking at the ring, I turned and looked at Edward. There might be side effects of mental control, so I was worried. Fortunately, the wound on his neck had stopped bleeding.

"Edward-ssi, are you hurt? Any uncomfortable place?"

Edward answered my question with a white face.

"I am fine."

"You have to be careful. Because you were under mental control."

Edward, shuddering at the word of mental control, said in a hoarse voice, drooping at the tip of his eyebrows.

"I'm sorry. Because of me..."

"No. It was me who was being targeted in the first place."

I smiled bitterly, blocking Edward's self-blame.

"I'm sorry to get you involved."

"Han Yi-gyeol-ssi..."

The atmosphere between me and Edward grew out of control. It seemed that it would be better to have a conversation that would be helpful for the current situation, so I asked what I had been curious about for a long time.

"Edward-ssi. May I ask how you ended up being mentally controlled?"

"Of course."

Edward rolled his eyes and recalled the past.

"After arriving at the airport in Korea, I met the bodyguards sent by Cheon Sa-yeon-ssi. It was fine until there... Someone hit me on the shoulder and I spilled a little drink on my hand."

"Ah."

"There was nothing to wipe, and it was too sticky, so I stopped by the nearest bathroom. After that, I remember..."

Edward hesitated and shut his mouth. I knew it without even having to listen. I said, hardening my brow.

"You met Samael in the bathroom."

"Yes. I think so."

Edward nodded his head. After meeting Samael, he was immediately attacked by his mental ability, and he must have come to the guild with the bodyguards while hiding the space movement item.