Episode 218. Daggers taste best when poison is applied (2)
“… … Of course, he committed a mortal sin that will never be forgiven, including inciting civil war through treason.”
Gogu looked around once more.
The faces of the demons gathered around the execution site were filled with arrogance. Anger, sympathy, exhilaration, sadness, and so on were various.
“It would not be enough even if he committed suicide, but taking into account his dedication to the school and his status as a disciple of the headmaster, I will finish my crime with beheading.”
wow!
Demons shouted here and there. Some cried out in joy, some in anger, some in sorrow.
Gogu glanced at Kwanpyeong.
Guanping’s empty pupils resembled the eyes of a dead fish. Looking at her skinny body and bowed head, it seemed that she had already given up on life.
Gogu nodded to one of the party members.
Then, the swordsman standing behind Gwanpyeong knelt down.
Srrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The bodo (寶刀) that was pulled out slowly was the Songcheon Chamakdo (送天斬惡刀), which was said to cut down the body and send it to the side of the pasun. Executing the beheading with this sword meant to protect the honor of the criminal in its own way.
After a while.
rattle!
Guanping’s neck fell.
* * *
“Huh, who knew things would move so fast.”
“Say that. It is normal for criminals to be executed forty-nine days after being imprisoned.”
“Well, it’s not that I don’t understand. It’s not another sin, it’s treason. Is there anything that is not true on the spot?”
“You are right.”
“It’s a view… … He committed treason, but he was an outstanding man in his own way.”
“Excellent! don’t say that I thought he was a rare talent because he was calm and quiet, but wasn’t he preparing such an outrageous plan? It’s not brilliant, it’s insidious.”
“Huh.”
Due to Guan Ping’s execution, the atmosphere in Protestantism was once again disturbed.
The heads of each organization paid more attention to the management of members. He refrained from flashy words and actions, and managed not to wander outside the territory unless there was a special occasion.
Another day passed like that.
“Ahhh!”
Seo-ryang, who was laying on the white stone in the gymnasium, yawned.
“Oops. This is it, we won’t fight here from now on.”
Due to Gorumazon’s tension and qigong, and Seo Liang’s advance angle and projection, the training ground was in ruins. It was manageable to use again if only the broken debris was removed, but the problem was that he was a three-pronger.
If you are in a position that is about the same as the Three Gongja, you should also pay attention to your dignity. In the end, Xi Liang requested workers from Hwanhuiwon and was repairing the gymnasium and the wall with them.
“Gongja. Have some water.”
“uh? Oh, thank you.”
The water Aenghwa handed over was so cool that it was beyond words. It’s so cold that my teeth are all cold.
“Keuuu, where did you get this cool water?”
Then Sangrin Yeo, standing behind the cherry blossoms, smiled and waved her hand. A translucent white haze rose above her hand.
Seo Liang smiled.
“Thanks to you, I feel like my stomach is about to turn.”
“Even if I get a direct hit from the detonation method, someone who will be able to stand up is talking all over the place.”
“I was subjected to deuterium, how can I move my arm?”
“It just means that it is. Oh, it’s a little crooked there.”
“Oh! thank you.”
Seo Liang grumbled softly as he fitted the well-polished white stone right into place.
“It’s a really tedious job.”
Sangrin Yeo shook her head.
“I’m decorating my own house, so why bother?”
“It’s annoying because it doesn’t have to be done. When you practice, the gym floor is cracked and cracked. Why do you have to make it so neat?”
“If that’s the case, why are you training in the gymnasium? Go to a forest where no one goes.”
“The forest is too far.”
“Why do you eat rice? Are you going to be hungry anyway?”
“If you don’t eat, you will die.”
“Why are you cleaning? Will it get dirty anyway?”
“… … okay. Got it.”
It seems that the number of nags has increased. Well, Aenghwa and Ma Dongpil didn’t nag.
“Whoa, but there are a lot of workers, so it’s speedy.”
I called the workers right after yesterday’s execution. It’s only one day, but the number of workers is fifty. Progress had to be quick.
Xi Liang said to Yeo Sang-lin.
“Tell the labor manager behind you to eat.”
“Okay… … No, but why am I saying that? Are you that guest?”
“You said anything would help?”
It’s kind of mean. He said he would be helpful, but he never said he would help like this.
Seo Liang left the door and waved his hand.
“I’m leaving for a while.”
“Where are you going?”
“Go to work.”
“Because I am a guest!”
After hearing Sangrin Yeo’s grumbling, Seo Liang left the residence.
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“Whoa, you’re hungry.”
While sweeping his stomach, he suddenly looked down at his left girdle. Chilyado was dangling around in his waist belt.
‘just in case.’
Carry at least one bag.
The place where Seo Liang left his residence was the Hyeongbeopdang.
On the way to the Hyeongbeopdang, countless demons bowed their heads at Seoryang.
The greeting is the same, but the respect contained in it is incomparable to the previous one. As long as there is no incident, they know that Xi Liang will be the next leader.
Xi Liang lowered his head one by one. The demons were deeply moved by such an attitude of Seo Liang.
After that break, he entered the Criminal Court.
“Are you here?”
“uh.”
Xu Liang’s face was full of fatigue as he slumped back in his chair.
“Damn it, I’m going to die.”
“What is so hard about you? He is also a strong martial artist.”
“It’s just hard.”
Seo Liang grumbled as he could.
“I wanted to put those two aside and take care of my body for the time being and live as I set my goals step by step, but I couldn’t enjoy that precious break because of the strict guys.”
“What is the dream of the Three Gongja?”
“Didn’t you tell me before? I’m going to harpoon the righteous.”
Gogu flinched.
Seo Liang shook his head.
“Do you still have any lingering feelings for that side?”
“It could be. Rather, when a real fight breaks out, I want to be in the vanguard of that fight.”
It deserves it. The Cheonsanpa, who did not know such a talented person and sent them to the Cheonma Shinkyo as a tributary, is also the Cheonsanpa, but the Uicheonmaeng, who did not even properly support them, is not usually a frustrating group.
In addition, the Cheonsan faction suffered extinction at the hands of the Uicheon leader of the time. Kogu will never be able to think positively of the current Uicheon Lord, who made even the object of love and hatred disappear.
“But why did the Three Gongja want to touch the Uicheon Meng?”
“You are the enemy of our school.”
“… … .”
“I just hate it.”
Gogu nodded.
“Things like that happen, too.”
Seo Liang looked at him curiously.
“It’s out of the blue, but this aspect is strangely similar to the religious leader.”
“What do you mean?”
“You don’t have to ask why.”
Gogu was startled.
“The teacher said so too. You said that I hated the Uicheon Meng so much, but you said the reason didn’t matter.”
“… … Did you?”
“huh.”
Gogu brought a teacup and said.
“The headmaster is right. Whether you hate someone or have a crush on someone, it doesn’t matter why. If you keep making up reasons for yourself, there is no limit. The important thing is to what extent will you solve that hatred, and how much will you like it?”
“is it?”
“exactly. Even if I repeat that there is no reason to hate or that there is no reason to have a crush on me, my feelings will not be relieved.”
Seo Liang’s expression darkened.
Gogu glanced at Seo Liang.
“Why do you look like that?”
“no.”
Gogu drank the tea with a disgusted face. For some reason, Xu Liang’s eyes looking at him were like a badge of satisfaction when he saw a schoolboy who had done a good deed.
“So, why did you come all of a sudden?”
“You know, what do you ask? I came because I thought I should catch it soon.”
He had already told Gogu that someone was after him. And things to come.
Gogu, lost in thought for a moment, asked as if tossing.
“There is one thing I want to check.”
“What?”
“Some kind of group that hid their identity is aiming for the Three Gongja? This is definitely a big deal. Even if it’s not treason, it’s serious enough.”
“I’ve never thought about it that big. Since they’re just targeting me, I’m determined to destroy them first.”
“No matter what the Three Gongja think, this is definitely a big deal.”
“so?”
“The problem lies with the Three Gongja.”
“me?”
“exactly.”
“What problem?”
“I will find them, and I will destroy them. Is that all?”
“Then what more do you want?”
“Aren’t you going to find out why they had such a grudge, and why they’ve been hiding all this time, waiting for an opportunity?”
Said Liang sullenly.
“I don’t even want to know. Like you said, the reason doesn’t matter. No matter what, they’re the ones who go crazy saying they’re going to smash me, aren’t they?”
“I also agree with the three gongs.”
“yes?”
“If the Three Gongja hadn’t been the teacher’s disciple.”
“huh?”
Gogu’s eyes flashed.
“I’m not qualified to dare to say this, but if I’m going to play the role of an observer for a while, I won’t be able to handle things as stubbornly as I used to.”
“Why?”
“Because the Three Gongja are closest to the successor.”
“What does that matter?”
“Three Princes said. If he becomes the leader, he will fight Uicheon.”
“yes.”
“To fight the Uicheon League is the same as saying that we will bring the demons of our school into the war.”
“… … .”
“Are you going to do things like this again? I will use your noble death as a stepping stone to destroy the nemesis, Uicheonmaeng. I am the head of the cult, so follow my words.”
“hmm.”
“Or, the reason doesn’t matter. I will get rid of the Chun Mang, so follow my orders. You must have thought of leading the church in this way.”
Xi Liang’s face became serious.
Gogu spoke in a heavy voice.
“If the goal of the Three Gongja is not to become a religious leader but only to destroy the Uicheon League, there is nothing more to say. Whatever the reason, the leader’s words are the law and what God wants. However, if the Three Gongja think even a little about the glory of the main school, I think it is necessary to consider their own deep consideration.”
No one has ever said anything like this. Even Xi Liang himself has never thought deeply about this.
“Everyone lives for himself, and I think that is right too. However, if you are the head of at least one organization, I think that the depth of thought contained in that judgment should be different even if it is the same judgment.”
“… … .”
“The reason is that the lives of countless people who live for him may be lost depending on the chieftain’s judgment.”
It’s a different perspective.
It is fundamentally different from the demons of Protestantism. It’s probably because Gogu isn’t an authentic demon.
The problem is that the words resonate strongly in Xi Liang’s heart. Even though he is not an authentic demon, he is Seoryang, who shows a more orthodox appearance than anyone else, but it is because he was not a demon at the root like Gogu.
“You don’t have to be a dignified leader, but be a leader with the minimum virtues?”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Do I need to thank you? Rather, I am grateful. I had never really thought about it.”
Seo Liang nodded.
“I’ll keep that in mind. I definitely didn’t pay attention to that part.”
“… … .”
“Thank you for telling me.”
Gogu’s eyes twinkled.
I thought there would be a backlash. I thought you might be told it’s none of your business.
But Seo Liang didn’t. He listened earnestly and admitted honestly.
For some reason, I felt bitter, but also admired.
‘He’s a man I have no choice but to admit.’
He’s a person who doesn’t know where he’ll bounce, but he definitely admits what he has to admit. I was surprised by the prudence and honesty that was hidden by the extraordinary radicalness.
Gogu turned his head slightly.
“Now let’s get to work.”
“okay.”
“Did you say the demons were helping you?”
“yes.”
“You don’t need members of the parish.”
“Even if there is not enough manpower, the Criminal Law Party members should not move.”
“I guess so. Because they will hide even more.”
“In the end, the key is to bait them into moving on their own.”
“If you leave it alone, it seems like it will reveal its magic on its own.”
“that’s right. But I don’t know when it will come out. Finger sucking and waiting is not my way. The flow of the fight will also turn over to them.”
“Admit it. Then what bait are you going to throw?”
Xu Liang raised his index finger.
Then he pointed to the gogu.
“… … ?”
“… … .”
“Me as bait?”
“uh.”
Gogu narrowed his eyes. It was a very naive expression.
Seo Liang grinned.
“Otherwise, why would I be here?”
“… … How are you going to use me?”
At the bombshell remark that followed, Gogu almost pulled out his sword at the moment.
“Let me know that you were a real grand duke.”
