Episode 4, Chapter 8: A Temporary Alliance

Stop it, you brats! Oh, my aching back!

It's been a while, Grandpa Odong. Are you feeling better now?

It's not right for young folk to assault the elderly like that!

Sorry, grandpa. We had no choice. You weren't yourself.

I thought my mind was feeling foggy. Has Duoxini been awakened?

Yes, we're trying to stop him.

I see. Here, each of you should take one of my branches.

Carry them, and the dokkaebi won't be able to detect you for a while.

Thank you. This will be useful!

Now is the best opportunity you'll have to defeat Duoxini.

He's only just been released, and creating the Dokkaebi Moon likely took a lot of energy.

Working together, you might have a chance.

And, Gabi. I have something to confess...

What is it? That Duoxini is my father?

Duoxini is actually you, What?! How do you know that?!

It's a long story, but we're in a hurry right now, so let's talk later.

I'll be back once I send Duoxini to hell!

Hee. Alright... come back safely. I'll be waiting.

The energy feels stronger the deeper we go.

I've never felt anything quite like it before.

I feel sick...

You've really come all the way here, Gabi.

I don't want to fight you guys...

But I'm in a bit of rush, so I won't hold back.

Wait! Why would we fight you?

Why's the gang all here, then?

We wanted to hear your thoughts, Gabi.

Though, seeing how you brought humans with you, I think I get the idea.

That's right. We're here to stop Duoxini.

I... don't agree with that.

Isn't Duoxini... doing the right thing for us dokkaebi?

Sure, maybe for the dokkaebi...

Pardon me, but if I may interrupt?

I see, you're Gabi's friend. I've heard a lot about you.

If all humans were like you, there would be no reason for us to fight.

Humans and dokkaebi can live in peace. It's not too late.

I want proof to back up that statement.

Do you have proof that dokkaebi and humans can become friends?

How can we put aside our differences?

What do you plan to do with Duoxini?

Humans misunderstand dokkaebi.

They still remember the pain of the war the dokkaebi caused.

That's why they attack dokkaebi. Because they're scared.

It is true that dokkaebi were the ones that started the war...

We're not trying to blame anybody.

You just need to be clear that you have no intention of harming humans.

You're right... We didn't think about that part...

Alright, I've heard your point. Next, you there.

Me?

You all misunderstand humans.

Humans are actually...

What do you mean, we misunderstand?!

Humans have tormented and oppressed us!

The humans invaded our forest! We didn't do anything!

I'm sorry... I think I've taken the wrong approach.

You should fight against Duoxini with us!

Hmm...

Did I say something wrong?

I-I like your spirit... but we're not convinced that Duoxini is bad yet.

Ergh... Oh yeah. Right.

Gabi could be your representative!

Gabi...?

Yeah, everybody looks up to her.

And she wants to get along with humans. If Gabi is able to act as a mediator...

Do-does that mean we should make Gabi our leader?

Do you not want that?

No! In fact, that'd be great! Except...

You can't just decide that for me! I don't want to be a leader.

I'm not fit to be a representative of anything.

We were only hoping you would lead us, Gabi!

I'm also in favor of this idea, Gabi.

There is no dokkaebi more fit than you.

Alright, I'll think about it.

Now, for the next question.

Oh, is it for me?

A world where dokkaebi and humans live in harmony... fine. However...

We can talk to each other.

We'll learn about each other, solve our misunderstandings, and...

We've already tried talking!

But humans don't trust us!

Hm... I see...

Wait! I'll think of something else!

He'll have to be eliminated from this world!

Duoxini was awakened by villains spreading the Void.

In the end, they'll see to it that everything in the world is destroyed.

I see...

And we're trying to stop them before that happens.

Alright...

Finally, I have one question for Gabi.

What happens to us if you defeat Duoxini?

Will we have to hide from human oppression forever?

No, I'm going to change everything.

Look behind me. Does it look like humans forced me to be here?

Well, nobody can push you around.

These people are my comrades, my friends.

It doesn't matter if they're humans or dokkaebi.

They're here with me because I wanted them to be.

We needed to hear that.

If that's your choice, we'll fight with you, Gabi.

Thank you.

Gabi, we'll follow you till the end!

Everyone! Protect Gabi! Yeah!!!!

Oh! Gabi! You're here!

This is a Dokkaebi Night! Let's have some fun!

Calm down. What are you all doing here?

We heard you were fighting Duoxini!

And everyone was just trying to pick which side to take!

We chose to side with you! I used some of my influence!

So you think I can defeat Duoxini then, right?!

Hehehe, honestly, I think Duoxini is stronger.

But, I'm choosing to side with you anyway, Gabi!

There's not much in it for me if I side with Duoxini...

But you have fewer dokkaebi on your side, so the odds are better I'll get rewarded if you win!

...That's one smart dokkaebi.

That greed is almost human, seriously.

Hehe haha, I really am loyal to you, though! Take this crystal as proof!

They've set up a barrier, and you'll need this to pass through.

Where did you get this?

Duoxini actually gave it to me and told me to guard it...

If you get caught, you're dead...

Yep! I'm entrusting you with my life, Gabi!

I believe in you! Claim victory!

This seems to be where they've set the barrier.

I'll try using that crystal.

So, we meet again... puny runts.

Servants of the Void... attack! Awaken them to the truth!

If you're in pursuit, you've already lost...

Flail in vain and embrace despair, you fools.

What a fierce battle...

It's too dangerous to get caught up in it. Let's keep moving.

Urgh... I want to fight, too...

Save that attitude for Duoxini.