I am very curious how old do you guys think I am? Sometimes, I think I write in a too childish manner, haha. Sadly, this is the last chap of the story. I have some ideas for the next story already, maybe I would choose to write.
Dae Man had some doubts, but his instincts told him to enter the room. Dae Man entered the room all alone and stared at the furnishings, stared at the arrangements, trying to figure out if there were anything suspicious. The chemical a was no longer in the air, hence it didn't affect Dae Man, neither does he need to put on a mask. He flipped the blankets, looked under the bed, look under the chair, the table, drew the curtains, shifted cupboards, but found nothing. As he headed to the basin behind the bed, he spotted nothing unusual too. Out of a sudden, there was a squeaking sound coming from the roof. It caught Dae Man's attention as he looked up, trying to trace its source.
" They keep mice too? " laughed Dae Man as he noticed a box, with some tails wriggling at the sides of the box, moving in and out, in and out. As he examined the box carefully from the ground floor, he saw an arrow pointing towards him. Dae Man moved away, and the arrow was pointing down on the ground.
" This...this...this..must be from General. He must have searched the room and found something suspicious. Yea, it's correct,no one would keep mice on the rooftop. But how did he get the mice? Never mind, saving Eun Soo is more important now! " said Dae Man to himself. He found a tiny hole on the ground. Placing his index finger into the hole, he manage to lift a cover. The cover could hardly be distinguished, for the carpet and ground was exactly the same as the rest. Dae Man climbed down the ladder. The compartment was poorly lighted. He heard someone trying to shout, and followed the sound. As he got closer, he realised that it was Eun Soo. She was gagged and he had finally found her. He didn't fail Choi Young's assigned task.
" Hold on, let me untie you! " ordered Dae Man as he noticed Eun Soo trying to struggle. Eun Soo stopped struggling, waiting for Dae Man to get closer. The process of untying seem to take forever for Eun Soo for she couldn't wait to speak.
" How did you find me? Where are the two of them? How's Choi Young? " asked Eun Soo all at once as she tried to get up.
" All are not important. Choi Young has returned to protect the King. You must follow me now, I will bring you back to the palace. " commanded Dae Man. It was the first time Eun Soo heard Dae Man being so serious in his work, and she obeyed him, not probing any further. Both exited the room and saw Soo In and Eun Ja kneeling on the ground. Eun Soo gasped in horror seeing Eun Ja had bloodstains on his mouth, but she didn't want to help him this time. If it were other people or at other scenarios, she might consider saving her patients.
" Let's go now! " shouted Dae Man. Eun Ja's spies rushed in to surround them. Dae Man held Eun Soo's hand tightly, assuring her that everything would be fine.
" What do you want? " asked the vice captain.
" Don't you have an antidote? My junior is already this weak, he would die soon if he doesn't receive the antidote. If you don't give it to us, we will let you die too! " threatened Soo In. Dae Man was prepared for this. He thought of this problem long ago. He reached into his pocket, taking out a tiny bottle with the word "antidote" written on it.
" You must let my buddies go first before I can hand you the antidote! " argued Dae Man as he tried to ensure that the promise by Soo In won't be broken. Soo In desperate for the antidote, nodded. The vice captain and the other Woodalchi left quickly. Dae man threw the antidote over, and it landed safely on Soo In's hands. Dae Man and Eun Soo made a dash for the gate. Soo In opened the bottle quickly, pouring half in Eun Ja's mouth, and the remaining into her's.
" Is that really the antidote?" asked Eun Soo as she ran out with Dae Man.
" Of course not, it's just plain water. I didn't ask Doctor Jang for the antidote. " replied Dae Man, with a reassuring smile. Eun Ja and Soo In lay dead on the ground after some time.
Eun Soo was safely brought back to the palace by Dae Man, the vice captain, and the other Woodalchi. Choi Young ran over to meet Eun Soo. Both stared at each rooted to the ground, speechless. Dae Man and the rest left them to be alone. Choi Young walked forward, and held Eun Soo's hand. He looked at her hand, and touched her smooth skin. Eun Soo straight away hugged him. Eun Soo cried madly, whilst for Choi Young, a few tears rolled down his cheeks, but his eyes were watery.
" Let's go meet the King and Queen! " explained Choi Young. Eun Soo nodded her head, and they walked towards the main hall. They left holding each other's hand...
Gi Chul was sentenced to be on exile to an isolated island. He also learnt the death of Eun Ja and Soo In while in the prison. The King was delighted to have Choi Young back, at his side for he felt more secure and protected. Eun Soo stayed with Choi Young, with her own palace. She often visited the Queen, taking care of her health. Doctor Jang and Eun Soo worked hard to develop more medicines to save lives.
THE END...