Even after hearing Choi Kang-Huâs detailed explanation, Ryu Seo-Ha still couldnât fully grasp the idea right away. But once he realized the purpose behind the giftâto prevent him from feeling powerless and collapsing like beforeâa shiver ran down his spine.
It felt as though he were being treated like a pet, or rather, like something from the past where humans saw their pets as mere possessions to control at will. This instinctively stirred a sense of rejection within him.@@novelbin@@
âAre you saying you want me to play god?â he asked, his voice slightly trembling.
âItâs not something to take so seriously,â Choi Kang-Hu replied gently. He emphasized that it wasnât about ruling or controlling these souls, but rather giving them a chance at a peaceful existence and maintaining their good nature by occasionally checking in on them.
Kang-Hu explained it like a kind of "gift," suggesting that Ryu Seo-Ha could look at it as a charitable act, offering a sort of heaven to souls who deserved happiness. Ryu was tempted, briefly, by the idea. But he quickly realized that he wasnât confident enough to take on the role of a god in a new world.
Even so, he couldnât just flatly reject a gift his lover had painstakingly prepared by saying, âIt doesnât match my values.â After all, hadnât he been willing to kill for Choi Kang-Huâs sake? Compared to that, this seemed a small matter.
âYou could leave the day-to-day management to creatures like Ruby, who are already well-suited to the role. Just check in occasionally,â Kang-Hu said, offering what he thought was a simple solution, but it felt a bit off.
Ryu Seo-Ha suppressed a sigh. âIâm sorry, but⦠can I think about it a bit more?â
âOf course,â Choi Kang-Hu replied.