[ToG] Muse: Book 1 [Song of the Beginning]

Chapter 18 Undeify

"It's his looks isn't it? I told him the bangs weren't a good idea but he kept it anyway. Despite how he looks, Viole is actually very kind though. He's one of the most caring people I've met in my life. His… loyalty and dedication is also second to none. Always so reckless and never able to take care of himself properly… Putting others before him. Stubborn at times, and desperate to protect everything dear to him. A lonely boy who just wants to climb with his friends without hurting others. If you get to know him… You'll see the brightest golden hued eyes that radiate warmth like the sun."

Staring at the mirror, Yihwa was completely taken aback by Evolet's small speech. One thing was for sure, and that was Viole did not sound like anything she just heard. It just made her more skeptical. There were a few possibilities that would make what she said seem plausible though.

"If you don't mind me asking… Are you in a relationship with Viole?"

Evolet's hands stilled, freezing for a moment before turning on the shower and washing Yihwa’s hair as she spoke up with a soft tone. "I'm merely his partner, nothing more. He– Viole is… already climbing to chase his most precious person after all."

As dense as she could be, Yihwa could clearly read the mood Evolet was in after she inquired that question earlier. Turning off the shower, Evolet got up and went back to the bath, completely submerging herself and staying under for as long as her breath would let her. Yihwa wisely chose to stay silent after that.

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It wasn't long after the bath that Yeon met Evolet again. She had knocked on Yihwa's room, taking her completely by surprise while Bam seemed to be expecting it.

"Then, we'll meet again later, Yeon-san."

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"This is what you meant by that earlier???" Yihwa asked Evolet as the girl blinked confusedly. Evolet nodded with an uncertain smile before going back to brushing Bam's hair. Yihwa didn't understand a thing of what's happening. Why was Yvette here and brushing Viole's hair? … And she brought dinner too, which Yihwa was grateful for. That Naengmyeon was to die for. But as she watched Viole just lying down on Yvette's lap casually while she read a book and ran her fingers through his hair, Yeon can't help but get perplexed. There was definitely no way Yvette wasn't in a relationship with Viole, she was dead sure of it. That must've been why Viole rejected her offer earlier. Nodding confidently, she approved of her own conclusion.

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The game's start was announced out of the blue, taking the sleeping regulars by surprise including Evolet. The only thing that differentiated Evolet's current situation from the others was the absence of the remote and connector in her room. Nearly everything was ransacked, but she still couldn't see any signs of the two items. Frustration clear on her face, Evolet considered to just break down the door for convenience's sake. She couldn't let Bam wait all night long when he's in the game while she's just stuck here. A Baang was already swirling in her hand, Shinsu eager to lash out at the door. The Shinsu thinned out, compressing itself before sending a few large slashes at the door. It did nothing, the door still as sturdy as it was.

She let out a sigh, already preparing to summon a few more Baangs. Evolet stopped abruptly, the Shinsu dispersing as she schooled her expression. The presence behind her made itself known, revealing an extremely pale-skinned man with curly white hair and strange coloured eyes, his sclera mostly red and his irises an eerie shade of yellow.