Episode 124. Even if you fall into a swamp, you can still breathe (3)
“… … .”
Jongrisan’s eyes deepened as he read the letter.
The face of Jonglicheon, who stood opposite him, was flushed red.
“This is a clear abuse of power. No matter how much you are an inspector, how can you tell the head of the seven families to come and go?”
“… … .”
“You should never respond. Rather, send a letter to the main body of the Protestant Church.”
“What do you mean send?”
“You have to send exactly what the inspector sent! I have never seen such an arrogant inspector!”
Jongrisan shook his head.
“I can’t.”
“My lord!”
“The supervisory authority is a position bestowed directly by the head teacher. Being dissatisfied with the inspector is no different from having dissatisfaction with the headmaster.”
“It’s different! Even if the headmaster gave him permission, he would… … .”
“Three Gongja.”
“… … !”
“If you are a disciple and inspector of the religious leader, it is safe to say that it is the will of Protestantism itself.”
Jonglicheon gritted his teeth.
“So, do you intend to comply with this ridiculous request?”
“I am worried.”
“Never say yes! How will the other seven families look at us?”
“I’ve never cared about the gaze of other families.”
“Never mind! The head of the family may be like that, but the main family’s demons look funny… … !”
In an instant, Zhongli Mountain’s eyes turned cold.
“What did you say?”
Jongnicheon was aghast.
“sorry. I made a mistake.”
“… … .”
“but… … No change in my opinion. This is a clear abuse of power. There will surely be voices of dissatisfaction even among the demons of the main house.”
“This is not an abuse of power.”
“yes?”
“If the headmaster tells you to come, you must go. If the headmaster tells you to bow down, you must bow down.”
“But the inspector is not the principal!”
“It represents the will of the headmaster.”
“that… … !”
“You think it’s a pun? It never is.”
Jongrisan shook his head.
“Even if you go here with a reasonable answer sheet, if Protestantism says no, it is not. Even if we cry out for the injustice of our actions, if we are told to obey, we are in a position where we have no choice but to submit.”
“… … .”
“Everything according to the will of the demon god. That is the essence of the relationship between Protestantism and the Seven Houses.”
Jong Li-cheon bit his lip.
“It makes no sense.”
“know.”
“Are you willing to obey even though you know it doesn’t make sense?”
“I didn’t say follow. But there is no need to worry.”
“Aren’t you trying to get out of that ridiculous relationship?”
Zhongli Mountain didn’t say anything.
Jonglicheon continued.
“The reason the family lord is trying to break with Protestantism is for the complete independence of the Seven Houses. Isn’t it different from the enemy saga that moves for personal success?”
“Please refrain from making dangerous remarks.”
“If you comply with the inspector’s request here… … It will be an agent for the rest of your life.”
Jongrisan shook his head.
“I have to think. Just go out and see.”
Chong Li-cheon’s fist trembled.
He trusted his brother. However, there were many things he couldn’t understand about Protestantism.
In words, he wants independence from Protestantism, but the way he shows himself is no different from before. No, on the contrary, it used to show the appearance of being more captivated by Protestantism.
That was my complaint.
“I’ll see you again.”
Zhongli Mountain did not answer. Jong-ri-cheon wasn’t expecting an answer either.
In that way, only Jongri Mountain was left alone in the house where Jongnicheon had left.
‘It’s strange.’
Subtle confusion arose in the eyes of Jongrisan, who had sunk deep like an abyss.
‘Bring the department’s ledger? directly?’
It is understandable that Jonglicheon is so angry. When he first received this letter, it was difficult for even Mt. Jongri to hold back his anger.
But at the same time, I also thought ‘why?’.
‘If you don’t organize the ledger and bring it, you will be judged unsuitable… … The words are good, but in the end, it’s not a proper inspection.’
What would you do if this side made a false ledger and took it? There is no way to confirm whether it is true or false to an inspector who has no general knowledge of the Geogyeongga.
‘In other words, the inspector did not send this letter to conduct a real inspection.’
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Is it simply to insult?
‘There’s little chance of that.’
There are many ways to insult. I have no reason to use this method of abandoning my mission.
One thing is certain: if you refuse to obey this order, you will be judged unsuitable for inspection.
And the Geogyeongga, who was judged unsuitable, would be far from the Mado Murim’s power map before they even started.
“Hyungsan… … . It makes it impossible not to go.”
The location is also close to here. It was a distance that could be reached in three days if the horse was driven non-stop.
If you decided to go, there was only one decision you had to make.
Do you bring a proper ledger or a prepared ledger?
Jongrisan, who was lost in thought for a moment, called the commander-in-chief.
“Did you call, Headmistress?”
“Tonight, I will head for Hyeongsan, accompanied by the King of Heaven.”
His eyes flashed.
“Until then, guess the ledgers. And all those ledgers… … .”
* * *
The road to Hyeongsan was not far.
The horses driving the wagon were all famous horses in the world, and the skeleton of the wagon itself belonged to the light axis as it emphasized mobility.
The problem was gold.
I don’t know if it was a baby, but the current Kumho had a very striking appearance. Even though it was smaller than a tiger, its tail larger than its body and auspicious golden fur were sure to attract attention.
If you don’t know when you get away from Jeoksa for a while, you have no choice but to take your own measures to move to Hyeongsan.
However, Kumho directly solved the party’s troubles.
“Confucius.”
“say.”
“Is it true that Kumho is following?”
Wi Hong-ryeon glanced at the window. Of course, no matter how much I looked out the window, I couldn’t see Kumho’s figure.
“do not worry.”
“Well, no big deal, but… … .”
It was Keum-ho who killed even Hong Sang-ho, who crossed the realm of transcendence, with a single bite. Let alone beasts of prey, it would be difficult for any master to harm Keumho.
“I just want to see if Kumho can avoid people’s eyes and come.”
“You should have arrived before us. don’t worry.”
Wei Honglian shrugged.
“If you say so, I will stop worrying.”
Well, if you think about it, you don’t even need to avoid people’s eyes. It’s burdensome to draw attention, but there won’t be any group that will touch the Heavenly Demonic Church.
It’s not like they’re trying to attack other clans in Gangho, so it doesn’t matter if they know the Uicheon League or the Iron Blood Castle.
just annoying
“But.”
“why?”
“Why are you going to Hyeongsan? It was the first time I knew there was a place called Sohyanggok.”
It’s surprising that I didn’t ask until now out of curiosity.
Xu Liang laughed involuntarily. Hong-ryun’s eyes looking at her innocently were unusually cute.
“Are you curious?”
“Of course I am curious. After all, he’s the captain of that surveillance unit.”
Ma Dong-pil also glanced at Seo-ryang. Even if he didn’t say anything, he was curious.
“I’m going to ask you one more question, but this order is a bit strange. Are you going to cull the department’s ledger and bring it? What are you going to do if they bring you a false ledger?”
“You have to pay the price.”
“It is natural. The question is, do we have a way of knowing that? That’s why I called Hyeongsan with difficulty, but you don’t have to go back to Geogyeongga to check, right?”
“If that was the case, I wouldn’t have told you to come to Hyeongsan.”
“I mean.”
Xi Liang’s eyes deepened.
“It just expanded the scope of inspection.”
“Expansion? What else do you mean by that?”
“Do that. At least there won’t be any problems with the inspection. The Great Lord just needs to do what he has to do in his position. He just needs to do what he has been doing.”
Wi Hong-ryun licked his lips.
“If you say so, then I understand. I won’t ask any more.”
“If you keep asking, the answer will be the same.”
“It seemed so.”
It’s kind of a heartfelt conversation.
Ma Dong-pil smiled unconsciously. He has become more serious and stiff than before, but Confucius is still Confucius. It was strangely interesting to think that such conversations between Confucius and Madame Daeju were more harmful than in the past.
However, his expression soon hardened.
Because he heard what Wi Hong-lyeon hadn’t heard.
– Still confused. how should i act But one thing is for sure.
– … … ?
– I’m going to try to move properly from now on. I won’t live halfway through like I used to.
– Enough for Gongja… … .
– No. I didn’t quite know what I wanted It was just an abstract goal. So I just repeatedly checked to see if this place was safe and that place was okay.
– … … .
– Not anymore. I’m not sure if this is the right direction… … I plan to go the best way I think at the fastest speed and most efficiently.
Ma Dong-pil was not sure what Xu Liang was thinking.
But when he heard Xu Liang’s words, Ma Dong-pil felt goose bumps all over his body.
‘Once you decide on a path, you don’t look left and right.’
In the past, when I was in confusion during the performance, Confucius said: Think about whether this path is right or not, and run until you run out of breath. Think about whether this path is right for you only after you have run so far that you cannot see a breakthrough.
At those words, Ma Dong-pil gained a great realization. It’s not when you think that this is enough, but when you can’t do anything, think about whether this path is right for you.
It’s a rather extreme idea, but I thought it was also the reason why Confucius was able to grow up to this point.
It is the same this time.
Just like practicing martial arts, Gongja seems to be thinking of running again this time. He seemed intent on doing anything for a clear goal.
‘I don’t know how far you’re going, but I’ll follow you until the end.’
After a while, the carriage stopped.
Wi Hong-ryeon, who had been to the driver’s seat, said.
“This is the place the inspector said. It’s a punishment, but it’s not a road that people usually go on.”
“This is right. Well done.”
“Where do you plan to go now?”
Seo Liang got off the carriage and looked around.
His eyes sunk deeply.
‘This is how they come.’
When I came here, I thought my heart would be very excited. I had no doubt that this would be the turning point of my second life.
But now, this place has become a new starting point to achieve the goal.
“I leave all the horses, wagons and carts here.”
“yes?”
“The entrance is small. The inside is large, but not enough to accommodate a hundred people.”
Wei Hong-ryun was taken aback.
“Then, shall we leave the buffalo belt here and go alone?”
“okay.”
“how… … .”
Xu Liang looked at Wei Honglian.
“You must follow the leader above. So make sure to give orders to your crew. Never be rash.”
“… … .”
“If the head of the geogyeong family has an idea, he will come to you within two days. You have to finish the job before then.”
“What is it?”
“You will know when you go in.”
Wi Hong-ryun, who was staring blankly at Seo-ryang, immediately smiled.
“great. Just know that if things go wrong, I will hide behind you.”
It’s not the inspector, it’s Gongja.
Seo Liang smiled.
“Well, that’s up to you.”
The two of them finished the conversation laughing.
After a while, Wi Hong-ryun, who had a light horse stand around, approached Seo-ryang.
“Where do you want to go into unknown territory?”
“Let’s do it.”
Xi Liang’s eyes deepened.
“You will not be disappointed.”
Thus, the three entered one of King Sal’s safe houses throughout the central plains.
