Episode 130. Demon Hand of Greed (4)
Jongrisan’s cheeks trembled.
It’s an extreme choice. If you don’t go to help the King of Kings, you’ll think you’ve harbored a rebellion, what kind of logic is this?!
“Are you trying to test me with such nonsense?”
“I decide whether it makes sense or not. You just have to give the answer to my question.”
“This unfair… … !”
“If you think it is unfair, would you like to submit a petition to the school?”
“What?!”
“Just in case, I think it would be better not to file a petition, even for the sake of your family.”
The smile on his face turned into an expressionless face.
“The petition could come back as a suicide statement.”
“… … Are you trying to persecute me?”
“It is not persecution, it is reality. I am the one who acts on behalf of the will of the headmaster. Wouldn’t ignoring the words of such a person and refusing to follow them be disrespectful to the headmaster?”
“profit!”
Seruk.
Xi Liang pulled out the Yonglin Sword and pretended to hold it, putting it on his shoulder.
“The conversation has leaked into a harsh place, but from the inspector’s point of view, you must check it.”
“… … .”
“I will ask you one last time. Did the head of the family harbor a rebellious spirit?”
“… … It is not.”
Seo Liang nodded.
“All right. Tonight, at Sulshi, we will depart for Tuwangmaga. Contact the family, mobilize all the troops you can gather, and gather them near Tuwangmaga.”
“I did not harbor resentment. However, I will not participate in sealing the family of King Tu.”
“Is that so?”
“exactly.”
“Is that your choice, Geogyeonggaju?”
Jongrisan’s eyes were full of energy.
“exactly. Tuwangmaga is one of the seven families. Although we are all affiliated with the Protestant Church, we have hundreds of years of ties… … .”
“Upper Lord.”
Seo-ryang calls Wi Hong-ryeon without listening to everything.
Wei Honglian lowered her head.
“You name it.”
“Send a letter to the main school. As of the present time, Geogyeongga is declared a rebel family.”
In an instant, the atmosphere around the area rapidly cooled.
Wi Hong-ryun was also surprised, but did not show it.
“Is there anything else you would like to write?”
“Request the rapid deployment of troops to replace the Geogyeongga. Also, tell them to disband the troops and the masters to suppress them, because you don’t know what the rebellious family will do. Send it by payment.”
“All right.”
Zhongli Mountain shouted.
“Look!”
Seo Liang turned around.
“I will be leaving tonight. Until then, let’s all get some rest.”
It was a complete disregard.
Jongrisan and Haewangwi could not stand it any longer.
Kururureung!!
The ground around them shook as if an earthquake had occurred due to the terrifying air waves they spewed out.
“… … I respected the Inspector General.”
Seo Liang glanced back.
Jongrisan’s face was distorted like a ghost.
“But you’re belittling my respect too lightly.”
“This gipa, this life. Can I interpret it as the will to fight?”
“Yes!”
Hey profit! Tuoong!
A long spear flew in from somewhere and was caught in Jongrisan’s hand. At first glance, the ornately decorated silver long spear looked like a formidable horseman.
“I respected you and respected Protestantism! But you made the family into a family of traitors with nonsense! It’s clear that you’re going to sell the original family without paying attention to anything I say!”
Seo Liang smiled.
“you’re right.”
Again, this is an unexpected answer. Jong-ri-san, who was about to speak passionately again, hesitated for a moment.
“what?”
“I said yes. If the head of the family does not lend a helping hand in protecting Tuwangmaga, I have decided to declare my return home as a rebellious family.”
“This magical… … !”
“Isn’t it?”
“What bullshit!”
Seo Liang said coldly.
“I’m asking if you didn’t have a sincere heart.”
“Didn’t I tell you! I’ve never been to Protestantism… … !”
“Isn’t the idea of independence from Protestantism itself a reverse mind?”
For a moment, Zhongli Mountain felt speechless.
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I was so surprised that the emanating air waves swayed wildly. All eyes turned to him at the sudden change.
Said Liang. Just as Jongrisan’s tone has changed, his tone has also changed from the beginning.
“You looked down on our school too much. Didn’t you think it was strange that the first family to be inspected was the enemy and the next was the return? Didn’t you feel uneasy about him for a moment?”
“… … !”
“Did you really think that the school didn’t know what your family wanted?”
Zhongli’s face turned pale.
“You are different from Jeoksaju. Different people have different natures and different thoughts. But the purpose is the same as that of the enemy. Your family is also trying to break away from the main school like the enemy.”
“… … .”
“But seeing what you did, I wanted to give you at least one chance. The fact that you didn’t say it openly is in itself being considerate of you and your family.”
In an instant, Zhongli Mountain realized.
He realized why this young inspector had pushed himself with nonsensical logic and had thrown out extreme options and urged him to make a choice.
“This was my own way of inspecting your family. A few pieces of paper don’t matter. What really matters is what kind of heart you had. Even if he harbored resentment, I wanted to know if he would suffer if given another chance.”
Wi Hong-ryun let out a soft exclamation.
‘Then what were those words then?’
On the way to Hyeongsan, Wi Hongryeon asked. What will he do if Geogyeongga brings a false ledger? He asked if that would allow proper inspection.
At that time, Xi Liang replied:
“It just expanded the scope of inspection.”
Yes. In the first place, the important thing in supervising the Geogyeongga was not the ledger.
What really matters is whether they are still loyal to Protestantism as they were in the past. Xu Liang, the inspector, must have known in advance why he had to keep an eye on Geogyeongga.
That’s why he called the family head.
If you do this inside the Geogyeongga, this side will be dangerous.
“If you had brought a false ledger, you would have been immediately declared a traitorous family. but you didn’t I felt the spirit of independence, but at least I felt that I would not try to deceive the main school.”
“… … .”
“Because I knew that feeling, I gave you another chance. But you have the audacity to say that you didn’t harbor any resentment and call out my injustice.”
“… … .”
“Is that unfair?”
“… … !”
“Do you want to fight like that?”
Xi Liang’s eyes deepened.
“If you really want that, that’s fine. I will capture you right here and escort you to the main school. Ask for no more mercy.”
Quaang!
Seo Liang shouted as he planted the Yonglin Island again.
“Upper Lord!”
PABABABABAK!
The light horse quickly spread to the left and right and surrounded Haewangwi.
If it was the original Haewangwi, it should have reacted as soon as the light pole moved. However, in this overwhelming atmosphere, they missed the time to move.
No, they know it subconsciously.
If you really fight here, you will be branded as a rebellious family.
Whoa!
A powerful wave of energy emanated from Xu Liang’s body.
A look of astonishment crept over Zhongli’s face. I vaguely guessed that the opponent’s skills were great, but this was a level that far exceeded the level I vaguely thought.
Roaring! Jigsaw Jigsaw!
A red demonic air that shoots up into the sky.
Spectacular lightning flashed around Xu Liang’s body, which emitted demonic energy. It was a torpedo that looked much more dangerous than when they fought in the Red Saga.
At the same time, a terrifying roar was heard in the distance.
Kaaaa!!
Unlike the roar of a tiger or lion.
It is the cry of a divine beast that is much sharper than that, but possesses incomparable dignity.
Kwaaang!
All of Jongrisan and Haewangwi were shocked.
Suddenly, a huge golden fox appeared next to Xu Liang and was glaring at them with murderous eyes. The fox’s muzzle was bitten by a large tiger with a drooping tongue, which made it even more frightening.
A bloody snout. Kumho’s presence, shining with blue eyes, rivaled that of Seo Liang.
Woo woo woo.
An unusual wind blew over Yongrin Island.
Seo Liang said.
“Any last words?”
Mt. Jongri looking straight at Seoryang with trembling eyes.
I was surprised by the opponent’s ability, and was shocked by the existence of a monster that appeared out of nowhere.
But at that moment, Jongrisan thought.
‘It’s a family of treason… … .’
Is it really treason to want independence? Was it really so wrong to want to get away from the unjust relationship with Protestantism?
‘I’m not wrong.’
Although not wrong.
‘but.’
Jong-ri-san closed his eyes. The hand holding the silver magic spear trembled.
Xi Liang’s eyes flashed with fire.
“If you don’t have anything to say… … .”
“Did you say you already knew everything?”
“What are you saying.”
“You said that Protestants already knew that I dreamed of independence.”
He was the first to confess his purpose to an outsider.
“Even though I knew everything, I sent an inspectorate… … .”
Zhongli Mountain sighed.
“I would rather have sent troops and wiped it out without questioning the reason, as you said.”
“… … .”
“The fact that I already sent you was that the headmaster gave me a chance.”
Xi Liang did not answer.
Jong-ri-san, who had been quietly watching Seo-ryang, let go of the spear.
Teeing!
The long spear rolled on the floor at random.
Seo Liang asked.
“Do you mean that you will obediently accept the arrest?”
“No one knows.”
“hmm?”
“I will become independent from Protestantism. I certainly wanted it, and I prepared a lot for it.”
Zhongli Mountain said calmly.
“But I never told anyone about it.”
“so?”
“Let me finish with one.”
“… … .”
“I am the only one who is stained with that immoral and dangerous thought. None of the demons in the head family know that.”
“… … .”
“Cut my throat right here and now. And save my family.”
Xi Liang’s eyes deepened.
Zhongli Mountain sighed.
“You know that my life is not so great. I am only appealing for recognition, so please do not take offense at my words… … .”
“I ask you again.”
“… … ?”
“This is the way to enshrine Tuwangmaga. We do not have enough troops.”
“… … .”
“Will you lend us a hand?”
“Suddenly why again… … .”
In an instant, Zhongli Mountain’s eyes shook.
‘Right.’
It’s not because your life is light. He probably doesn’t even want to kill himself.
If you don’t help the inspector anyway, the inspector has no choice but to ask for support from the new church. In that case, you have to explain to Shinkyo about the reason for killing Jongrisan.
Of course, Shingyo will not forgive the big gyeongga.
In the end, there is only one way to save the family.
“… … I will help the inspectorate and prove my allegiance to Shingo.”
Xi Liang lowered his sword.
Then he took a hug and lowered his head.
“Thank you for your decision. I will never forget the courtesy of your family that helped me with my surveillance work.”
“no. Rather, I am nothing but glory.”
Seo Liang smiled.
It wasn’t the cold sneer he’d been showing until now, but a smile of sincere goodwill.
That’s why it’s more scary, and that’s why it’s more trustworthy.
“I wear the epaulet of the inspector, but I still make mistakes due to my inexperience. We will learn a lot along the way.”
“… … .”
“You worked hard. Rest before departure.”
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three days later.
The party entered the territory of King Maga.
