Episode 16. Reason for Escape (1)
“Okay, the report on the meeting of the demons is over.”
Mudam silently lowers his head.
Squeeze.
The liquid falling in a parabolic arc was transparent.
The fragrance of liquor that spreads through the farm was refreshing and heavy. It was evident that this was also quite strong.
The still splendid glass was large enough to be full only after the bottle was half empty.
Lee Cheon-sang drank slowly.
It seems to savor the incense, but it does not take a break. Slowly, slowly, slowly emptying the glass gave off a rich wild taste and unknown nobility.
Soon after, Lee Cheon-sang, who had emptied his glass, spoke nonchalantly.
“This stuff isn’t bad.”
Like Geomnamchun, bamboo leaf cheong (竹葉靑) is also difficult to obtain in the South.
Yakju (藥酒) was made using various medicinal materials based on Bunju (汾酒) made in Haenghwa Village (杏花村) in Shanxi Province (山西省).
It is popular among yakju for its refreshing fragrance and luxurious sweetness, so it was worth calling it in places other than the production area.
Mt. Sibmandae, where Cheonma Shinkyo was founded, was the southernmost point in the Central Plains. It would not have been difficult to airlift alcohol from the northern province of Shanseo.
Lee Cheon-sang, concisely congratulating the demons for their hard work, reached out to Mudam.
Even though he kept his head down, Mudam carefully handed over the documents.
Lee Cheon-sang lifted the seal on one side and stamped it on the document.
“How about the Ho Court?”
Mudam’s answer was unstoppable even in the question that omitted the front and back.
“It has become very generous. The guards under him are stably building their strength.”
“I’m glad.”
“I am grateful for the grace like Hahae from the head teacher.”
Lee Cheon-sang shook his head.
“If you guys can cheer up, that too is my pleasure.”
Mudam’s face was covered in emotion. Even empty words were touching remarks.
“I will risk my life to protect you so that I do not harm you.”
“Let it be.”
It was a heartwarming conversation if it were warm enough, but Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes looking at Mudam were still indifferent.
His eyes and expression were always the same. Aside from his presence, there wouldn’t be many people who wouldn’t be embarrassed to face him.
Squeeze.
Lee Cheon-sang, who filled the glass again, asked as if passing by.
“What about the third?”
Mudam immediately replied.
“It is said that he faced dangerous moments many times.”
“It seems to be alive.”
It was not something the master would say about his pupil.
In fact, for eight months, Li Tianxiang had not once asked about Xiliang. Mudam also did not want Lee Cheon-sang, so he put off the report on the Three Gongja.
“Report.”
“yes.”
This is a report after eight months. Mudam conveyed the contents in as much detail as possible.
How long did the report last?
At one point, Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes shone.
“for a moment.”
“Yes, Master. Please ask me.”
“What did you just say?”
“yes?”
“A guy who was injured while fighting a group of starfish survived facing a green fox after three days?”
“Yes… … It is.”
Mudam was puzzled.
Of course, I was well aware of Nokchok’s ruthless ferocity. It’s because it’s hard to deal with even a few top-notch masters if they don’t gather at least three.
But I thought it wouldn’t be too difficult to run away. Nokchok was very strong, but Xu Liang was not alone.
Wouldn’t it be impossible if Ma Dong-pil, who has recently become noticeably stronger, helped by his side?
“It’s interesting.”
A subtle interest flashed in Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes.
Seeing this, Mudam was surprised.
A face that always maintains indifference. Even Mudam, who had served him for decades, could only infer by looking at his expression, but was never sure.
It’s different now.
Lee Cheon-sang clearly showed his emotions like a normal person.
“If I had learned the female dragon, it would have been difficult to escape from Nokchok’s screams.”
The female dragon Lee Cheon-sang was talking about was the female dragon Yisan-gong (驪龍移山功), one of the ten magicians.
Prior to entering the initiation of magic, Choi Sang-seung’s Demonic Gong, who had been developing the Three Gongja Xu Liang.
Lee Cheon-sang looked at Mudam.
“What were the three books?”
“yes?”
“I know that the magicong secret you gave to the third person is three books.”
“… … !”
Mudam’s complexion turned pale.
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He bowed his head slightly.
“Heolhwa, Pocheon, and Red Peak are coming.”
Lee Cheon-sang twitched his lips.
Even though his face seemed to be lost in thought, the interest in his eyes did not disappear.
“Blood is sharp and fortune is heavy. both don’t fit At least the red stick is better, but if he had an eye for it, he wouldn’t have learned the red stick either.”
It’s not because the level of magic skills is low, it’s because the magic skills don’t go well with the body.
It would be difficult to handle Jeokbong with the third body now, perhaps if he had reached the extreme end and mastered all the magic arts. Red sticks rather become poison to the body that has undergone the infancy of Juhwa.
Mudam made a mistake.
“I opened the secret store without the headmaster’s permission. Please kill me.”
“You have the right to open remarks.”
“One conviction… … .”
“As long as you can take responsibility for your choice, it is your personal freedom to choose whatever you choose.”
Lee Cheon-sang’s expression became indifferent again.
“Do you have any regrets about your choice?”
“… … That’s right.”
“Can you take responsibility?”
“of course.”
“Then I respect your choice.”
Mudam lowered his head even more without answering.
Lee Cheon-sang filled the glass again, emptied it at once, and turned his head toward the window.
Just look out the window without saying a word.
“Call the fourth.”
A look of wonder appeared on Mudam’s face.
Why are you suddenly calling the sailor while we are talking about the Three Gongja?
But questions are just questions.
Mudam lowered his head.
“I take orders.”
Just when he was about to get up slowly and leave, Cheon-sang Lee called him once again.
“The Great Law.”
“Yes, Master.”
“Do you know why children’s fights are scarier than adult fights?”
Lee Chun-sang was not the one to ask such questions.
Mudam shook his head, thinking that he would see many aspects of the teacher today.
“I don’t know your convictions.”
“Kids don’t know where the end is. so it’s scary Because I think the glory that only hurts is also an honor.”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes deepened.
“The moment a child realizes where the right line is in a fight armed with limitless ignorance, that very moment a child becomes an adult.”
* * *
“Whoa, I’m going to die.”
Lee Gun-seong, who entered the office grumbling, looked very tired.
Ki-yang (奇壤) held out a teacup to him who was rubbing the back of his neck.
“This is Byeoklachun. I’ve been concerned about it for the first time in a while, but I’m not sure if it will fit in my mouth.”
“Thank you.”
“no.”
Lee Gun-seong made a grumpy expression.
“How was it, the three-day break?”
“I have nothing to say since you have suffered so much.”
An apologetic expression was evident on the face of Ki-yang, who scratched his head.
Lee Goon-seong laughed at his frank, unadorned attitude.
“I can’t even play.”
“I should have been very sorry.”
“Sorry, sit down and talk to me.”
“Are you leaving again?”
“I’ll be leaving again in about an hour.”
Ki-yang sighed lightly.
“I’m going this time, so senpai, get some rest. I will tell Wonju.”
“All right. If the escort changes, the escort becomes uncomfortable.”
“still… … .”
“Later, when I’m having a hard time, give me a shift. Didn’t you guys have a hard time last month too?”
That’s what he said, but Ki-yang knew. Lee Gun-seong, the highest senior and head of the Ho Court, never postpones his work to others.
So, the guards in the hospital liked Lee Gun-seong. It’s clear what to do and what to do, but he always takes care of his subordinates.
“Then close your eyes for a moment. I will wake you up.”
“I think I will be lethargic after sleeping. Anyway, this is the last time. I’d rather have a sad discussion with you.”
“If that’s the case, then I know.”
As we sat across from each other and sipped tea, Ki-yang asked.
“By the way, did the head of the Demonic Swordsman visit on some business?”
Lee Gun-seong shook his head.
“I don’t know exactly.”
“Is that so.”
“Isn’t he such a giant? It looks like you have something else to say to the seniors at the school.”
The magic sword family was one of the seven magical families, and it was a prestigious family that built the strongest power among the seven families.
Loyalty to Protestantism was excellent, and the swordsmen under his command were good enough to compare to the magicians in the school. Shingyo also trusted such a demonic sword family the most among the seven families.
“what… … There are rumors that I have heard at first glance.”
“A rumor?”
Lee Gun-seong, who was silent for a moment, scratched his head.
“It’s literally a rumor, so I’m not sure. It comes from a credible source, so it seems to have some credibility.”
“which?”
“It looks like the magic sword family wants to bring in a talented person.”
The ghost’s eyes twitched.
The words that they would recruit talent into the Protestant Church meant one case.
“The teacher’s disciple… … ?”
Ichigo nodded his head.
“As I said, this is not accurate information. I just think it’s worth it. Aren’t two of the disciples from the Chilga? The Demonic Swordsman, the head of the Seven Family, couldn’t have paid attention.”
“but… … There are still a lot of them now, so will the religious leader take in more disciples? Not one or two minutes, but seven.”
“That’s it, I don’t know. It is only for the headmaster to judge.”
“It is, but… … ah!”
He opened his mouth with a small exclamation as if he had suddenly remembered it.
“If it is right for the demonic sword family to send a disciple, and the headmaster allows it… … .”
“hmm?”
“… … I think maybe the number seven could be maintained.”
“What do you mean?”
“Sam Gongja-nim.”
Ichigo’s eyes widened.
Only then did he realize the meaning of Kiyang’s words.
“It is a dangerous statement.”
“I know. but… … .”
“… … .”
“You know? Gojukrim is dangerous.”
“Ah yes. So, didn’t you send the three captains? Chief Sam is the most well-versed person among us.”
“I know the skills of the three leaders and I know that I have enough experience, but I am still uneasy.”
Ma Dong-pil’s talent was amazing. At the age of just over thirty, becoming the third leader, the next in line to this leader, proved his strength.
He wasn’t very quick-witted, but he was more honest than anyone else, and he had the courage to complete the mission given to him somehow. Literally, I was a bastard when it came to protecting the law.
However, Gojukrim was such a dangerous area that it was possible to add the word ‘something like’ after the words ‘skill and experience’.
Twice a year, only a few top leaders of the Protestant Church would be selected and sent to gather spirit bamboo.
“Critically, you never know when the Three Gongja will come out. If the headmaster does not allow it, you may have to live there for the rest of your life.”
Ichigo sighed.
Ki-yang is talking about the Three Gongja, but what he is really worried about is Ma Dong-pil. Because he was the first person to be counted in the Ho Court at the time.
“Besides, the Three Gongja-nim’s body… … .”
“stop.”
“… … .”
“Let’s stop talking about this. If anyone hears this, they will strike a chant.”
He kept his mouth shut with a grim expression. She said it because she was worried, but she didn’t even know that she was right.
Lee Gun-seong buried his back in the chair.
“It was Wonju who sent the three leaders. Do you know how much Wonju cares for Samjojang?”
“… … yes.”
“It will be fine. Let’s just think so.”
Giyang nodded. It wasn’t something that could be solved by worrying and worrying anyway.
“By the way, your deputy chief is getting married this time?”
There were many intentions to evoke the atmosphere. Even though Ki-yang knew this, he agreed.
In this way, the conversation between the two continued to be about ordinary everyday life. There was a lot to talk about, such as the members of the team and the dynamics of Kang-ho.
how much time has passed
It was in the midst of talking about a beautiful woman he had encountered during his mission.
“Work manager.”
An urgent voice came from outside the door.
“What’s going on?”
“Chief of three, the chief of three came to see the chief of the first!”
The expression of the two people who jumped up at the moment was full of surprise.
“Come on in!”
“yes!”
At the thought of seeing him, a junior whom he cherishes like a younger brother after a long time, the joy of seeing Lee Gun-seong and Ki-yang came out.
After a while.
“Chief, I am the third chief.”
“Come in!”
drooling.
The door opened slowly, and a man entered.
The faces of the two people, who had been smiling all over, hardened as soon as they saw Ma Dong-pil.
