Epilogue

A year later

Munich , Germany

Following a brief romance, you, Eunjoon, and Namjoon left for Munich a month later, when Namjoon assumed the role of CEO at the Munich Museum. His invaluable input and understanding propelled the family-owned Museum to new heights, and it became one of the world's premier archival museums.

A few months later, he proposed in Iceland under the northern lights, transporting you back to your amazing encounter when you travelled through time. They married on a lovely day in Munich, surrounded by friends and family. Taehyung eventually joined them as the museum's photographer.

Eunjoon has been accepted into a prestigious academy that specialises in gifted youngsters, and the Kims could not be happier. Namjoon purchased a beautiful mansion near the countryside, where they began their idyllic life together.

Namjoon and Arin were overjoyed to learn that Eunjoon would soon have a younger sister.

Arin and Namjoon were speaking in the Archives room, where Arin was organising images for the archives, when Taehyung entered with a stunned expression.

Namjoon was busy reviewing emails for Arin while she catalogued the photos.

"Namjoon...I had no idea we were receiving a major consignment from Tokyo...Merlé just informed me that we received a large truck loaded with boxes---" Taehyung furrowed his brow as he stared at them both.

Namjoon stared at Arin, perplexed; they did not expect any orders for this week.

"What! Are you certain they have delivered to the correct museum?" Namjoon seemed surprised.

Taehyung chuckles incredulously, "Yes, Merle handed me this packet. I was equally as startled as you. It is a massive delivery vehicle. Maybe you and Arin could accompany me to the warehouse. The guys said it was the right museum. They have already unloaded the most of the boxes, and I can tell you it is tremendous," he exclaimed, his face beaming.

Arin's eyes widen as she looks at her husband's expression, "This is very unusual," Joon says, "Let us check it out...before they depart. They should return it. We did not receive any mail or information about an order from any local institution."

The three of them hurried out of the archives hall and entered a ground-floor elevator. It was already closing time, and the museum was huge.

At the warehouse, Merle was shocked when she argued with the driver and his employees, who ignored her requests because they were simply carrying out their duties.

The owners of the Museum came down with furrowed brows, and she seemed relieved. Namjoon simply grinned and pointed to Taehyung, who was still clutching a folder, after the driver talked to him in a quiet voice.

"That folder contains all of the information, sir. I am only performing my duty, and it is time for me to leave. Just sign here, and you can phone the person involved. He urged urgently as his men offloaded the last box. The warehouse was brimming with various sized boxes. Merlé and Arin opened one and gasped with surprise.

"Oh my goodness, Joon, look!!"She presented a stunning blue and green glazed pottery vase from ancient families. Her eyes widen as she notices the decorative motifs of clouds,dragons, and gorgeous flowers. She immediately recognised the ceramics from her time voyage. It was used as ordinary water vases in Jinyowon's kitchens. After greeting the person, Arin's gaze met Namjoon's expression of wonder.

Taehyung and Merlé both began to unwrap the boxes.

When Arin pointed to the vase and said, "Jinyowon household vase---" Namjoon approached and immediately opened the folder, causing their hearts to race.

The letter was meant for both Arin and him. He read it aloud, and both he and Arin gasped with surprise.

📝Dr Lee Cheol
Osaka, Japan
Date : June 26

To the Honorable Mr  Kim Namjoon and Mrs Arin Kim

I trust that this letter finds you both in great healthy  and high spirits. This letter expresses gratitude and admiration for your efforts to preserve Korean culture, art, and history. I am writing to you also as the guardian of a three-millennia-old legacy.

For generations, my family, the Lee dynasty, has kept an extraordinary collection of Korean artefacts dating back 3000 years with the sole purpose of preserving our nation's soul and dynasty.

These pieces were meticulously made by our Korean ancestors to preserve and protect history. First by their undeserved service in the Joseon royal court, then by many invasions, and last by my guardian ship.
As a global citizen, my family has spent decades looking for a steward that values our culture and the historical Korean legacy.

My family chose the Kim family as the legitimate beneficiaries of our heirlooms, which we intended to donate to your countless museums. Your global impact makes you the ideal guardians of this legacy. This collection is valued at over $850 million.

Please find among these heirlooms the following:
-A royal crown from between 57 BCE -668bCE-a breathtaking symbol of Koreas royal past.

-Manuscript dated  (1444 Joseon dynasty)-That gave birth to Hangul. An original Manuscript of a copy of King Sejong.

-A Joseon royal protocol book ( 17th century)

-hand-painted records of coronation of influential families in joseon.

-Ornate Bridal robe ( 18th century Joseon dynasty) worn by noble women of the Lee Clan during wedding uniting two most influential families in Joseon.

-A celadon Vase ( 12th century, Gorgeous dynasty)

-Korean ceramics, carrying teal blue glaze.
Completely set Cheugufo -(1444 Joseon dynasty) -rain gauges

These are only a handful of the innumerable items that my family has held dear, Mr. Kim. It contains the bloodline of our ancestors, their hardships, and their triumphs, which goes beyond their historical significance. They were protected through countless battles in the hopes of inspiring future generations.

Mr. and Mrs. Kim, our family's biggest wish is that these artefacts be returned to their rightful place - in museums open to the public, not in private vaults.
This entire collection is a gift to you as historians and archivists.

May these artefacts serve as a link between our history and our present, bringing our ancestors and our legacy together.

With my deepest respect

Dr. Lee Cheol
Art and History Collector | Philanthropist | Global Citizen
Osaka, Japan .

.......

Namjoon furrowed his brow as he carefully placed the letter on the warehouse table. Oblivious to Taehyung and Merle's gasps as they opened and appreciated the most valuable artefacts handed to their family museums.

"Why does his name sound familiar?" he wondered.

Arin looked overjoyed, "Is there an email or website address..."

"Yes, let us look him up. He stated that he is from the Lee Family dynasty and lives in Osaka." Namjoon instantly provided her the contact information.

Arin swiftly used Merle's computer and logged in...

Her eyes widened in astonishment as she motioned for her husband to come and look at the familiar image and information about the Billionaire.

Namjoon and Arin's eyes were filled with horror. "Master Lee...from the Joseon Period!"

Arin threw her palm against her lips, wide-eyed, "All these artefacts are what we want to bring back home, and Master Lee was somehow aware of our time travel." She looked in awe at all the very expensive artefacts in boxes wrapped in bubblewrap, which were praised by the two people in the back who liked unwrapping the treasures.

Namjoon grins, still surprised, "Ari, this is so bizarre. He was the first to recognise that I am a time traveller, and he advised that I work with you, Lady Cho-yeon, to find the relic and return us home."

Than Namjoon noticed another vintage brown card sliding from the folder. As he and Arins read it quietly, a smile appeared on their faces.

"From the Seo dynasty, when holy wisdom was inscribed on scrolls, to the relic hunters and the archival Jin dynasty, your souls have travelled through time, leaving a legacy that endures and never goes away.
It was not only history coming home; destiny was locating its rightful heirs."

Namjoon turned to face his lovely wife, Arin, and gave her the deepest embrace. The love of his life, who had the most impact on him.

Their quest to find the Lost Relic not only mend their shattered past but it brought immense wealth to enrich their future...

THE END

A/n : There you have it Sparkles...it's the end of the road for Namjoon and Arin.

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