Rebirth: Path Of Gold
Chapter 1
I don't know how long I've been here since I woke up, and I don't have the strength to get up as my body is still in shock after the accident.
My body always recalled the agony of being smashed against a metal and the burns on my back from the train's explosion.
Since I awoke, I've been lying in the soft grass, the sky is bright blue, the sun is shining brightly, and the wind has cooled my whole body
Is this the afterlife that everyone has been dreaming about? Of course not; because this world is about a few decades ago.
Before I got up, I turned my attention to the person beside me, the person I had tried to protect from the explosion.
But she was also here with me, so after all I had failed to protect her.
She's not just a random person I met during the explosion
She's Choi Hyo-yeon, the girl I liked back in college.
I unexpectedly ran into her after five years, but she didn't seem to remember me; after all, I'm the person she despises the most.
Kang Min-woo
Are you all right?
Hyo-yeon blinked her eyes slowly, her expression confused as she tried to change her vision.
Choi Hyo-yeon
Can you tell me who you are?
Kang Min-woo
Uhm my name is Kang Minwoo, and we've been in the same class since high school until our second year of college
Choi Hyo-yeon
Kang Minwoo? But I didn't have a male classmate named Kang Minwoo; but, I knew a girl named Kang Minwoo
Kang Min-woo
Huh?, But, I'm a girl though?
Slowly, I examined my bare hands, which had grown broader and thicker, with longer fingers and calloused hands in contrast to my soft white hands.
I took a deep breath and looked inside, clenching the collar of my shirt. Flat. They've vanished, leaving only a broad chest that looks like a man's, and few scars.
Kang Min-woo
T-this, w-why am I in a man's body??!
I nervously touched my face, thick eyebrows, firm jawline, and long lashes, leading me to believe that I had transmigrated if I possessed a body that was not mine, and that the original owner of this body was a very attractive man.
Choi Hyo-yeon
You are really that Kang Minwoo?!
What exactly do you mean when you say 'that'?
Rather than responding, I simply nodded.
Let's take a deep breath and focus on the positive side.
Even though I have no idea how men act, I am still fortunate to have been given a second chance to live, and that is what matters most. I'm confident that I'll be able to adapt in no time.
Looking around, there are no houses in the area, but there is a long, rocky road ahead of me, so where should I go?
Also, when I first woke up, a mysterious creature appeared out of nowhere and presented itself as my guardian. At first, I thought this mysterious ball of light might tell me how I should live my life by assigning me tasks, just like how things similar to this works in novels, I've read so far, but oddly, it didn't. it just told me to do anything I wanted and it won't interfere as long as I don't commit crimes or put my life at risk.
This ball of light didn't have a gender, but it says that their sex is identical to the host they served, and it didn't even tell me that I'm in a man's body when we've been talking for hours, so I figured I'd addresses it as she, However, since I am currently in a man's body, I will address it as a male.
Kang Min-woo
Are you certain?
Guardian
Are you doubting me?! Me, one of the lights of life?!
Kang Min-woo
Of course not, it was a blessing to meet such a noble being as yourself; I was just curious as to where this path leads?
Guardian
At the very least, you knew how to be thankful. This path will take you to Salem, where you will meet your relatives in this life
Kang Min-woo
Right, you told me about this earlier, but you didn't even tell me about the original owner's sexuality
Guardian
Oh, I forgot about that, but your reaction was entertaining to watch
But before I could say anything, his voice sounded again into my head
Guardian
Don't waste any more time, will you?
After saying that, the ball of light vanished, leaving me with no choice but to follow the road.
Kang Min-woo
If you've already adjusted, let us follow this path
Choi Hyo-yeon
Wait, did you think I'd just follow you around wherever you want to go?
Kang Min-woo
Then don't, I didn't even force you to join me, if you think you're fine being alone in this strange world, then please do what you want
Kang Min-woo
Let's separate here, Goodbye
I know you're still uncomfortable being with the person you hated the most, that's why I won't force you to stay with me, I hope you well.
Chapter 2
Choi Hyo-yeon whispered as she searched her surroundings, fearful of being in a position she didn't even recognize, but the person in front of her, whom she tried to call, didn't hear her and instead kept walking
Choi Hyo-yeon
Didn't you hear what I said?
Kang Min-woo
I thought you didn't want to follow me
Choi Hyo-yeon rolled her eyes and didn't say anything
Kang Min-woo
(So in this life I'm still Kang Minwoo, but in a man's body, 20 and a member of the military, and I was forced to go home because the Kang Minwoo in this life sustained an external injury, and before I took over this body, the original owner had already died, but what I'm curious about is this girl besides me)
Kang Min-woo
Say ball of light, Why is Choi Hyo-yeon here?
Kang Min-woo
(I'm really curious; the original owner's memories didn't have anything to do with Choi Hyo-yeon)
Guardian
Choi Hyo-yeon's soul is different from that of a regular human; maybe she was blessed or a reincarnation of a fallen, who knows?
Guardian
After all, I had to use her soul to get you here
Kang Min-woo
You mean Choi Hyo-yeon had a chance to live, but because of me she died?
Guardian
No, even if you successfully protected her, she is still doomed to die
Kang Min-woo
What do you mean?
The ball of light didn't answer, this makes Kang Minwoo think that there's something fishy about it. But she didn't push through the topic and instead chose to ask another question
Kang Min-woo
Does she, too, have a guide like you?
Guardian
No, I'm the only one in this world; Choi Hyo-yeon's soul is special, so she doesn't need one; and it's unlikely for both lights of existence to exist in the same world; it would be against the process
Choi Hyo-yeon
Hey! Kang Min-woo!
Choi Hyo-yeon
Stop spacing out!
Kang Min-woo
S-sorry, what is it you need?
Choi Hyo-yeon
As I have previously said, what is your plan?
Kang Min-woo
I don't have one
Kang Min-woo
It's best to know the end of this road first
Choi Hyo-yeon didn't respond and simply nodded in agreement, but she did noticed about Kang Minwoo's military bags on her back and shoulder
Choi Hyo-yeon
(It must be heavy)
She debated whether or not she should assist her, but after seeing Kang Minwoo's cold face, she decided against it, thinking that she seemed to be capable of handling the situation
Choi Hyo-yeon
(Oh well, she's got a body of a man now, and a soldier at that)
Soon after, both of them heard voices not far from where they were, so they looked at each other and hurriedly walked to where the voices came from. As they got closer and closer, the town entrance of Salem welcomed them. The town was crowded, full of people wearing ancient clothing selling and buying things.
Choi Hyo-yeon
We have arrived
When they finally arrived in town, they were greeted by a boy and a girl dressed in patched clothing who unexpectedly embraced Kang Minwoo, startling both her and Choi Hyo-yeon.
Uncle Kang Bomin
Don't squeeze your older brother, Kang Jin-woo and Kang Mirae!
Uncle Kang Bomin
His wounds may not have healed yet!
Kang Jin-woo
I'm sorry brother
Kang Mirae
I'm sorry brother
Kang Minwoo smiled at them and patted each of their heads without saying anything.
Aunt Min Jihyo
Minwoo, I'm so glad you're fine!
Aunt Min Jihyo
After both of your parents died, we also heard news of war in the west
Kang Minwoo, with a puzzled expression on her face, forces a smile
She didn't know how to respond as she's an orphan; she didn't know any of her blood family, and the only relatives she recognized were the people who looked after her at the orphanage.
That's why she didn't know how to react when she learned of her parents' death in this life, after all she'd never experienced something like parents before.
Uncle Kang Bomin
Enough with the crying, we should all be relieved that Minwoo is safe
Uncle Kang Bomin
I'm sure my Minwoo's parents are relieved as well, but I'm curious as to who the lady behind you, Minwoo
Kang Minwoo regained consciousness after hearing the old man's words and turned around to face the stunning and elegant Choi Hyo-yeon, but she had no idea how to introduce her to them.
Choi Hyo-yeon
Ah, I'm Choi Hyo-yeon
Choi Hyo-yeon
Minwoo's wife
Kang Mirae
Bro-brother? You're married?!
Cousin Kang Seoyoon
Not bad cousin Minwoo, you just brought home such beautiful wife!
Cousin Kang Mina
Watch your language, eldest brother Seoyoon!
Cousin Kang Mina
And congratulations brother Minwoo and Sister In Law
Aunt Min Jihyo
Minwoo you didn't tell us that you're married, this-
Cousin Kang Seoyoon
Mom, what is there to be worried about?
Cousin Kang Seoyoon
It's normal for a man like my cousin Minwoo to marry someone he likes
Kang Min-woo
I-i didn't include this in my letter because our marriage was rushed before I was deployed to participate in the War
She leaned in close to Choi Hyo-yeon's ear and whispered
Kang Min-woo
'I promise to treat you well'
She then quickly sliding the ring into Choi Hyo-yeon's ring finger and also wore the other ring in her finger before turning her back.
Choi Hyo-yeon scanned the ring on her finger and saw a silver diamond ring that was perfectly fit, then she looked at Kang Minwoo's left hand, where her silver ring was, and her heart began to pound loudly in her chest. However, she was more curious to where Kang Minwoo got the rings.
Aunt Min Jihyo
Is that So?, how about-
Before Kang Minwoo's aunt could finish speaking, her husband interrupted her with a meaningful glance, as though the two were talking with their eyes
Uncle Kang Bomin
Yes that's good, after all you're already at the age to get married
Uncle Kang Bomin
You should treat your wife better, she chose to marry you despite the difficulties of having a soldier as a husband
Kang Min-woo
Of course uncle
Uncle Kang Bomin
Well then let's go home, I'm sure both of you are already starving after the long journey
Kang Bomin leads Kang Minwoo and Choi Hyo-yeon in the rented donkey cart; after both her cousin and aunt have ridden the cart, she then assists her younger sister, who giggles as she is lifted; then it's Choi Hyo-yeon's turn, she hesitates at first but eventually reaches her right hand; Choi Hyo-yeon doesn't say anything and simply holds Kang Minwoo's hand
Kang Minwoo was stopped by her brother Kang Jinwoo before she could climb up to the cart
Kang Jin-woo
Brother, I'm not sure if I should say this but-
When Kang Minwoo noticed Jinwoo's hesitant expression, he patted his head and smiled, encouraging him to continue
Kang Jin-woo
I was afraid that you were still in love with sister Ara, but seeing the rings on both your and sister-in-law's fingers makes me feel relieved, I'm happy for you, congratulations brother
Inside the donkey cart Kang Minwoo's aunt handed her and Choi Hyo-yeon bread to eat, fearing that they were both hungry. The two accepted the bread since they hadn't eaten anything since they arrived
While eating Kang Minwoo's sister told them about their new home before both of their parents died, which was built after the original owner wrote a letter to his parents asking them to split their family branch from the main branch because they were not treated fairly there.
That's why all of Minwoo's saving was sent home after they successfully separated their branch from the main, and built a new house with four rooms, one small storage house, bought one small boat, and four mu of fertile land, and they also raised three pairs of chicken before, but they sold them because they needed money.
Since their parents died Kang Jinwoo, who is eleven, has gone fishing alone in the mornings and collected firewood in the afternoons, and flow the fertile land in the evening, while the 7-year-old Kang Mirae was in charge of house chores, watering the field, and washing their clothes
Choi Hyo-yeon hugged Kang Mirae after listening to her
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