Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 280 - 279: Buying remembrance

By the time they reached the bottom of the trail, the sun was already lowering in the sky, casting warm orange hues over the landscape. It was around 4 PM, and the cool afternoon breeze was a welcome relief after the long hike.

Nathan stretched his arms the moment John put him down. "Finally!" he groaned. "I swear my legs don't even feel like they exist anymore."

Elshienne, still hanging onto Seojun's back, playfully ruffled Nathan's hair. "You're just weak, brother."

Nathan narrowed his eyes at her. "Says the one who got carried all the way down," he shot back.

Elshienne grinned. "Yeah yeah whatever, I'm a girl you know."

Seojun sighed and gently let Elshienne down. "Alright, we're done with the hike. You two can stop bickering now."

Seoyang chuckled as she watched them. "You two really have too much energy left for people who were dying halfway up."

Ahye, who had been holding Huno's leash, giggled. "Huno helped them a lot! Right, Huno?"

The fluffy dog barked in agreement, wagging his tail excitedly.

John stretched his arms, rolling his shoulders. "Alright, we should head somewhere to rest and eat. We've been walking all day."

Nathan perked up at the mention of food. "Finally! I thought we were just going to starve."

Elshienne nodded. "Yeah, yeah! I'm hungry too. Where are we eating?"

Seoyang smiled. "I know a place nearby. It's a small restaurant that's been around since I was young."

Seojun glanced at her. "It's still open?"

Seoyang nodded. "It's a family-run place, so it's been passed down. They make the best seafood dishes."

Nathan groaned dramatically. "Please don't say seafood…"

Elshienne gasped. "You don't like seafood?"

Nathan shook his head. "It's not that I hate it, but after eating it too much, I just don't want to see another grilled fish in my life."

John raised an eyebrow. "You eat what's given to you, son."

Nathan sighed in defeat. "Fine, but if I die from eating too much fish, you'll regret it."

Seoyang laughed. "Don't worry, there's more than just fish."

As they walked toward the restaurant, the streets of Jeju were filled with small shops, stalls, and local vendors selling souvenirs, handmade crafts, and delicious street food. The warm evening breeze carried the scent of grilled seafood and freshly baked treats.

Elshienne suddenly stopped in front of a small accessory shop. Her eyes sparkled as she stared at a display of handmade bracelets. "Wait! I want to buy something."

John glanced at the shop, then at his watch. "We need to hurry, or else the restaurant will be full of people."

"But it won't take long!" Elshienne insisted, already stepping toward the shop.

Nathan sighed, crossing his arms. "Then go ahead. I'll stay with her so you guys can go first."

Seoyang and John exchanged glances, unsure at first. But before they could decide, Seojun spoke.

"It's okay, Mom. I'll stay with them too."

Seoyang thought for a moment. This could be a good chance for Seojun, Nathan, and Elshienne to spend more time together. She smiled softly. "Alright, but don't take too long. Follow us to the restaurant when you're done."

Ahye, who had been holding onto John's hand, pouted. "I wanna go with them too!"

Before she could run to Seojun's side, John quickly lifted her up into his arms. "Nope, you're coming with us."

Ahye wiggled in protest. "But I wanna—"

John chuckled, adjusting her in his arms. "You'll see them later, don't worry."

Seoyang ruffled Ahye's hair. "Come on, let's go. We'll order first so the food is ready when they arrive."

With that, John, Seoyang, and Ahye continued walking toward the restaurant, while Seojun, Nathan, and Elshienne stayed behind.

Nathan sighed, watching them leave. "Alright, Elshienne, hurry up and pick whatever you want."

Elshienne grinned and turned back to the accessory stand, her eyes shining as she browsed through the bracelets. Seojun stood beside Nathan, watching quietly.

"This better be quick," Nathan muttered, but there was no real annoyance in his voice—just a tired acceptance.

As Elshienne carefully examined the bracelets, Nathan let out a long sigh. "Hurry up already," he muttered, shifting his weight from one foot to the other.

Seojun stood beside him, watching quietly.

Then, after a few minutes, Nathan's eyes wandered to another section of the shop. There was a small display of wooden carvings—keychains shaped like animals, traditional Jeju symbols, and even miniature swords. He frowned slightly, stepping closer to take a look.

Seojun smirked. "Weren't you just annoyed that Elshienne was taking too long?"

Nathan cleared his throat, grabbing a random keychain and pretending to inspect it. "It's different," he muttered. "This… this just reminded me of something."

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Seojun raised an eyebrow. "Uh-huh."

Elshienne turned around, holding up two bracelets in each hand. "Which one looks better on me?"

Nathan quickly put the keychain down and turned back to her. "I don't care, just pick one and let's go."

Elshienne stuck out her tongue. "You're so impatient."

Seojun, still watching Nathan, smirked again. "If you want to buy something, just buy it."

Nathan scoffed. "Who said I want to buy anything?" He turned away, arms crossed.

Seojun shrugged. "Suit yourself."

Nathan hesitated for a moment, then glanced back at the wooden carvings. After a few seconds, he sighed, picked up one shaped like a lion, and walked to the counter. "Just this," he muttered to the shopkeeper.

Elshienne grinned. "See? You wanted something too!"

Nathan rolled his eyes. "Shut up."

Seojun watched the two of them with an amused expression but said nothing.

After paying, Nathan shoved the keychain into his pocket and turned toward the exit. "Alright, let's go before they eat everything without us."

Elshienne laughed, holding up her newly bought bracelet and some other things. "Agreed!"

Seojun simply followed behind them, a small smile on his face.

As they stepped out of the shop, Elshienne suddenly bumped into someone.

"Hey, watch where you're going," a familiar voice sneered.

Elshienne looked up and immediately recognized them—it was the group of tourists who had laughed at them back on Hallasan.

"Oh? It's you guys," one of them said, smirking. "I was wondering why you looked familiar. Still tired from hiking?"

Another person laughed. "Seriously, how weak do you have to be to struggle that much? It's just a hike."

Elshienne's fingers tightened around the strap of her bag, but she didn't say anything. She didn't want to cause trouble.

Nathan, standing beside her, stayed silent as well. If they spoke too much, someone might recognize them. Instead, he casually reached into his pocket, took out his cap, and pulled it over his head.

Elshienne did the same, adjusting her hat to hide her face.

One of the tourists snickered. "What? Embarrassed? Afraid people will know you're weak?"

Another one nudged their friend. "Forget it. They're just nobodies. Let's go."

The group laughed again before walking away, still whispering and mocking them.

Elshienne let out a small sigh, adjusting her hat again. "Let's go."

Nathan nodded without a word. Before they could walk away, a firm hand suddenly grabbed Elshienne's shoulder.

"Hey! You look famili—"

Before the guy could even finish his sentence, Seojun's hand shot out, gripping the man's wrist tightly.

Nathan and Elshienne's eyes widened in shock.

At first, the guy scoffed. "Ha! You think you can hurt me?"

But in the next second, his face twisted in pain. His knees buckled slightly, and he nearly knelt on the ground.

"Ah—! Let go!" he gasped, his voice strained as he struggled against Seojun's grip. His friends turned back, confused.

Seojun's face was calm, but his grip didn't loosen. His fingers pressed against a pressure point, making the man's arm feel numb.