The central hall was silent mixed with various faces of worry, tention and gloating. But this scene broke down when that figure of topic came back.
But not as they imagine crying, angry and defeated but even more brilliant and stronger than before.
He has changed his robes into a light blue hanbok. Which complicates his skin perfectly. As the moon rays fall over him , beckoning everone to worshiping his beauty.
But contrary to his soul stripping apperence was his stoic face, devote of any emotions.
The depth of his eyes is calm, so undisturbed clearly reflecting how this dirty trick was nothing to him.
The physician who was brought to cure his highness was left wide eyes, open mouth.
He can not believe it. In his entire life he has seen no one to be cured from this poison. That also in mere 1 hour. This is no longer talent but miracle.
If it wasn't because his highness is now Emperor's consort itself, then he wish to knockdown in front of this genius and plead his highness Kim to accept him as his disciple.
But alas this old man's wish will remain wish only
....
Lisa was beyond shock, she had never even heared that someone was able to survive against this deadly poison. And this consort here came out from his chamber perfectly fine. If anything then he look more beautiful then before. It wasn't just him looks anymore but the powerful soul within him that left them mesmerized.
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FLASHBACK:::::
"Hyung i think it went there."
" tae let it be. Maybe it was just a big white wolf.white tigers are rare they are not seen here."
"Exactly hyung ! they are rare and not found but i am sure i saw one "
Hoseok just sigh and aimlessly follow the thirteen year boy towards the woods. He don't know whether it was really a white tiger but he have nothing better to do.
" tae lets stop here. The sun is setting night is falling. And your white tiger is no where to seen."
The young boy who was still wearing his training's robe chuckled at his hyungs word.
"Hyung it almost sound like a poetry."
"Tae stop ! can you hear that."
Hoesok asked.
"What are you talki~"
" Ahh ! "
"Hyung hyung are you ok ?"
Taehyung asked croching down near him. His eyes went wide when he saw a 8 feet black mamba passing by his hyung's feet.
"Hyung, hyung stay put don't lose your hope. If you shout or show any sign of movement. It might attack again. Bite of a black mamba is very dangerous and it can temporarily paralyz you. And can kill you in less than 30 minutes."
Taehyung started to blurred out as he bit his lips anxiously. He have no idea what to do in this situation.
"Kill it ? ."
Hoesok asked hesitantly. He was equally anxiously. He was lossing his sight, his consciousness hardly maintained. He don't want to die this early. He hadn't even married.
"Hyung what-"
Taehyung barely whispered. He just can't kill it. He know that will not slove the problem and they don't have time.
"Hyung ? "
" No no tae don't kill him. We will find a way. I was not thinking properly."
"Yes you are right hyung we just can't kill him."
hosoek groned in pain.
"HYUNG!"
But it look like the snake doesn't think the same way. Taehyung want to go near his hyung but he can't, he shouldn't, he have to think wisely the snake was Still there. He carefully and slowly took a stick carefull not to make any sound and throw it at oppsite direction. And to his relief the snake finally moved.
He let out a breath of relief but there was still a big problem to take care of.
As soon he sense it is safe he bend down near his hyung as he tore a piece of his cloth and tied it near his hyung's ankle to prevent the poison from spreading more.
"Hyung calm down. Nothing will happen to you. Don't panicked. Your body is just temporarily paralyzed. If you try to move then it will be worse. So stay still i will search for something we only have 30 minutes. "
Taehyung thought for a while. With no idea of medicine and master jungs court nearly 40minutes away with only 30mins in hand he can't made it. He know it was his fault he drag his hyung with him. However there was no time for this. He have to help his hyung.
But-
His thoughts came to an halt as he saw smoke coming through his right side of woods it didn't seem too far ? Maybe, maybe he can get some help. So with no second thought he ran towards that direction.
"Hyung just wait, i am coming ."
When he neared that place he saw a old man boiling some hot water. He wore simple clothing and anyone would consider him as a normal man who can bring no help.
But Taehyung can see how clam that man apper even after noticing his presence. He continue to do his work without any sense of danger.
His figure was steady even being in his mid 70s his moves were like a man in his 40s sure and firm. He would had appreciate the old man for the way he was cutting the bamboos but that is less to be cared of now.
"Harabeoji (grandfather) can you please help me ? My hyung is in need of help he only have 25mins. Black mamba had bitten him. Please help us."
The old man stared at him for a good amount of time before nodding his head.
He went inside his house probably to bring some equipment. Taehyung was waiting there patiently. He know that he has to think wisely. Somehow he just know that this man can definetly help them. letting his patience run is the worse thing to do.
The old man came out with a small bag and gesture Taehyung to led the way.
As soon as they arrive near his hyung his heart tighten. Hoesok was almost lying lifeless. His eyes close,body completely immobilized foam coming out of his mouth, if not for his still pounding heart that gave him hope.
Without wasting time the old man started doing his work. Taehyung stood there and let all guilt wash over him which he had surpassed till now.
About 15 minutes later. Hoesok look up at his saviour his consciousness coming back as he stare at the old man and then acknowledge Taehyung's presence as soon as there eyes met Taehyung rush toward his hyung and embraced him lightly.
They both look up at the old man who was now like a god to them because he saved both of then hoesok from his death and Taehyung from guilt, regret and from losing one of his loved once.
They stood up, bowing deeply to him.
"We are truly thankfull harabeoji. You saved both of our life. We truly want to repay our your kindness. Please make us command us."
The old man look at them in with some interest.
" Be my disciples."
It was question but order.
And who are they to refuse him.
It was like pie falling from sky.
"This stay between us ."
He commanded and turn back with a small gesture to follow him.
So from here on there journey on path of medicines and poisons started. This continues for 6 years without anyone knowing. No personal words were shared about themself. They even don't know the persons name. And they never dare to asked . All they know is that they should call him master.
At the end of the 6th year when they came here they found no sign of there 'Master'. Only a letter from him saying that there study is completed and not to search for him.
He came and went just life autum wind. With no notice and farewell. Changing the wheels of destiny.
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