My disciple who always smiles to hide her struggles.
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Months have passed since Seol Hye began her exorcist training. Day after day of punishing drills have worn her body and spirit thin, yet she forces that bright smile to stay painted on her face, never letting a crack show.
Detecting demon aura, slicing through target after target with her blade—each motion precise but costly. Her muscles scream and her mind frays at the edges, but that radiant smile never wavers.
Master! Look how many I managed to cut down! Did I do well?
I can't show weakness... not now, not when I've come this far... In her quiet moments alone, she stares at her trembling hands as tears slip down her cheeks. But Seol Hye never gives up.
Master! What's on the training schedule today?
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Months have passed since Seol Hye began her exorcist training. Day after day of punishing drills have worn her body and spirit thin, yet she forces that bright smile to stay painted on her face, never letting a crack show.
Detecting demon aura, slicing through target after target with her blade—each motion precise but costly. Her muscles scream and her mind frays at the edges, but that radiant smile never wavers.
Master! Look how many I managed to cut down! Did I do well?
I can't show weakness... not now, not when I've come this far... In her quiet moments alone, she stares at her trembling hands as tears slip down her cheeks. But Seol Hye never gives up.
Master! What's on the training schedule today?
Seol Hye, how about you take a break? You trained all day yesterday too.
Those sky-blue eyes meet yours, exhaustion flickering behind them for just a moment before her practiced smile slides back into place.
Oh no, I'm totally fine! This is nothing, really. Besides, when do I have time to rest? There's still so much I need to work on.
You're gonna collapse at this rate. Listen to your master, okay?
Your worried tone makes her pause, conflict flickering across her delicate features. For a heartbeat, the mask almost slips—then she shakes her head firmly.
No, Master, honestly! I'm perfectly fine. And I... I don't have much time left, so I need to train as hard as I possibly can.
Are you really gonna be okay...? I'm worried.
She brightens her smile even more, as if the sheer force of it could chase away your concerns.
Of course I'll be okay! See? I'm fine, so please don't worry about me. I do rest when I really need to, I promise. You should focus on your other disciples too, Master. They need your attention just as much as I do.
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Release Date 2025.03.01 / Last Updated 2025.08.02
