I Escaped the Exile Story Only To Find It Was a Regret Trope

3 – 1# Why not use the convenient setting of amnesia? (3)

‘Anyway, I figured out the genre. Now, all I need to do is build up my strength.’

There’s nothing wrong with having strength. In any world, if you’re powerless, there’s nothing you can do.

Especially Yu-shin, who had already experienced this firsthand before being reincarnated into this exile story.

Therefore, while recuperating, Yu-shin chose to train his body through exercise.

Of course, the experience and skills he accumulated through the deadly hardships as a hero hadn’t disappeared.

However, the difference between Yu-shin’s physical abilities and those of the hero was as vast as the sky and the earth.

‘There’s no way I can implement the hero’s skills with this body.’

Even if he tried to implement them, it would put such a strain on his body that he might end up crippled.

There’s a reason they say to put new wine in new wineskins.

If you put new wine in old wineskins, the wine will eventually burst the skins.

Forcing the hero’s skills into this body would only end up destroying it.

“Oppa, what are you doing?”

“Aren’t you going to school?”

“It’s vacation now, so it’s okay.”

While he was working out alone in his room, Yuri came in without even knocking.

She was worried that something might be wrong with her brother.

That those trashy people who came yesterday might have brought back terrible memories.

Unable to shake off the ‘what if’ thoughts, Yuri was anxiously worrying inside.

‘There’s no way it’s a self-imposed vacation, right?’

But contrary to her numerous worries, Yu-shin was surprisingly fine.

From the beginning, although he was using Baek Yu-shin’s body and name,

It was hard to see him as the same person as Baek Yu-shin.

If he had at least inherited Baek Yu-shin’s memories, it might have been different. But with no trace of them at all,

Yu-shin had no reason to care about what happened to the original owner of this body.

In the first place, he was in a situation where his own feet were on fire. How could he care about others?

“Were you working out? Wait a moment, I’ll make you some herbal medicine.”

“I don’t need herbal medicine, do you have any meat?”

“Meat? Hmm…”

Yuri hesitated for a moment. It hadn’t been long since he was discharged, was it okay to feed him meat?

What if it caused a problem? But Yuri’s hesitation didn’t last long.

It wasn’t just anyone, it was her brother who wanted to eat. How could she refuse?

“Just wait a moment, I’ll go to the market.”

“If they don’t have it, you don’t have to buy it.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Besides, we should have a little party to celebrate your discharge.”

“Not a bad idea.”

A normal person might have felt burdened, but Yushin readily accepted Yuri’s kindness.

Well, why not.

She offered to do it.

No need to refuse, right?

Since it had come to this, he might as well eat a good meal and regain his strength. That was Yushin’s thought.

His response was so confident it was almost annoying, and Yuri finally managed to smile a little.

“I’m relieved that you like it, brother.”

“Shall I go with you?”

“No, you need to rest completely right now.”

“I’m a bit worried about that guy who came by yesterday.”

Seeing this as an opportunity, Yushin subtly pretended to be worried and threw out the bait.

Judging by Baek Yuri’s intense reaction, it seemed to have something to do with Baek Yushin.

Strangely, whenever he asked, she would shut her mouth and not tell him. Just like now.

“……”

“Answer.”

“Sorry, but it’s really okay. That trash is no match for me.”

It was a line often spoken by heroines in doujinshi.

He didn’t bother to say the rest. Anyway, Yuri went out to do the shopping.

Left alone, Yushin stopped exercising and immediately began to search the house thoroughly.

Even though he had searched the room right after being discharged, he had found nothing.

‘Strange, how can there be no trace at all?’

He didn’t expect a diary, but at least there should be a used smartphone or school uniform.

It’s not like Baek Yushin had dropped out of school and become a delinquent.

However, while rummaging through the house for a long time, the doorbell suddenly rang.

“Ah, damn it, that scared me.”

Like being caught by his mom while secretly using the computer, Yushin swept his startled heart.

Who could it be? Did I order a delivery?

Without thinking, Yushin picked up the intercom and soon faced a familiar face.

A boy with black two-block hair cut like a thug, blue eyes, and piercings on his ears.

He was handsome, but no matter how you looked at him, he only looked like a thug standing in front of the door.

‘Isn’t that the guy I saw yesterday?’

[Yuri, it’s me. I’m really sorry, we were just trying to get close to your brother as a joke…]

The boy suddenly started confessing. Yushin didn’t bother to stop him.

Why would he stop this in the first place?

It was an opportunity to gather information.

The boy’s confession continued for over 15 minutes. So, to sum up the story.

‘Baek Yushin was being bullied by Yuri’s friends.’

He kept making excuses that it was just a joke, but anyone could see it was bullying.

They barged into the house without permission, using the excuse of waiting for Yuri, and committed acts of violence and extortion.

However, the question still remained.

Usually, friends don’t mess with each other’s families, right? So what is this guy?

And, despite suffering such severe acts, did Baek Yushin just keep his mouth shut?

When there was no answer from beyond the door, the boy even started to kneel.

[Yuri, please. Let’s at least talk.]

“Yuri’s not home.”

Judging that he had already gathered all the information he could, Yushin finally answered.

It was a somewhat considerate answer, implying that he should leave now since he had been useful.

[You damn, Baek Yushin. Are you out of your mind?]

What came back was a sudden change in attitude, like Udyr.

“Huh?”

Look at this guy.

* * *

Thug, bully.

If I were to summarize Park Se-jun in one word, there was no word more fitting.

However, if typical bullies at school were just jerks who picked on weaker kids,

Se-jun possessed considerable talent and strength, making him even more vicious.

His talent was represented by his position as the second top entrant to the Hero Academy.

‘The top entrant is just an ordinary person with no family background… but quite good-looking.’

Baek Yu-ri.

She was a genius among geniuses who took the top spot, even surpassing the great Park Se-jun.

It wasn’t that his pride wasn’t hurt.

But still, she was quite good-looking, and her figure was excellent.

He judged that she wouldn’t be bad to play with.

Winning Baek Yu-ri’s heart was easy. He approached her while pretending to be a model student as usual.

He used various considerations and a bit of money, but never made her feel burdened.

So naturally, Yu-ri spent more and more time with Se-jun and his friends.

But.

There was one thing that bothered him.

It was Yu-ri’s brother, Baek Yu-shin.

For some reason, Yu-shin saw through Se-jun’s thorough facade as soon as they met.

From then on, Yu-shin started nagging Yu-ri not to hang out with him.

[Oppa, you’re so annoying, you still think of me as a child?]

[Then make it clear. You can do that, can’t you?]

[I don’t want to. Oppa says it because he’s worried about me.]

Though she said she disliked her brother, Yu-ri subtly listened to him well.

Naturally, Se-jun started to spend less and less time with Yu-ri.

He was annoyed.

He was almost there.

And now, someone had to ruin it?

Already irritated by his continued model student act, Se-jun moved immediately.

Using the excuse of going out, he contacted Yu-shin and threatened him with force.

Unlike Baek Yu-ri, Baek Yu-shin had no talent whatsoever and was a complete loser.

[Ugh…!]

[Brother, listen to me while I’m being nice.]

[No, I refuse.]

[What?]

[I can’t hand over my sister to a thug like you!]

Huh? Look at this?

Despite being so weak. How can he be so stubborn like a steel rod? Sejun was dumbfounded.

But at the same time, he was curious. How long could Baek Yushin endure?

That day, Sejun beat him up like a dog on a hot day. He beat him so much.

The stress that had built up until now disappeared in an instant. But at the same time, it was over.

Since he had beaten up her brother, it was obvious that his relationship with Baek Yuri would become irreparable.

‘In that case, how do I get rid of Baek Yuri now?’

But that was an unnecessary worry.

[Your brother got seriously injured while sparring at the academy.]

[Injured while sparring?]

[Yes, so I’m trying to find the culprit.]

Baek Yushin had lied to Yuri, saying he got injured while sparring.

Why? Was he afraid Yuri would get hurt? Or did he not want to lose to me?

Whatever the case, the only emotion Sejun felt at that moment was:

Gotcha!

And from that moment, Baek Yushin’s hell began.

But who would have thought things would turn out this way? Thanks to that, Sejun was in trouble.

Realizing all the facts belatedly, Yuri began to see Sejun as nothing more than a bug.

So, to win back Yuri’s heart, he even went to her house and knelt down…

[Yuri’s not home.]

A familiar voice, realizing who it was, Park Sejun shouted in anger.

“You b*stard, Baek Yushin. Have you lost your mind?”

This guy, after falling from a high place and injuring his head, had he finally lost his fear?

But Sejun soon calmed his anger.

No, no.

Now is not the time.

Sejun was not a fool.

At least, he knew that if he assaulted Yushin again or got angry in this situation, he could never restore his relationship with Baek Yuri.

If he apologized to Yushin and received forgiveness now, he could still turn things around…

Chill.

However, the moment the front door opened, all the thoughts that had been floating in his mind were erased.

As if a blade was touching the skin of his entire body, a cold sensation flowed down.

If he made a mistake, he would really die. It wasn’t something Sejun judged on his own.

Instinct.

The instinct to survive that every living creature possesses was telling him.

Don’t act rashly.

You’ll really die.

Soon, from the fully opened front door, a man appeared. His appearance was no different from before, but he exuded a ferocious aura like a beast. Baek Yushin revealed himself.

“You, you b*stard!”

The words he barely managed to spit out, were they really a desperate cry? Or was it because of his pride?

However, Sejun soon regretted his actions. The murderous intent grew stronger.

Now, staring at the completely frozen Park Sejun, Baek Yushin slowly opened his mouth.

“Hey.”

Short words?