Episode 25. Leaving Bamboo Grove (3)
“… … So, the estimated expenses for the soon-to-be Pasun Festival have been tallied at approximately 57,000 nyang in gold.”
The great Daejeon, which was filled with darkness, was as bright as today.
To the left and right of the lofty Taesa’s robe, countless demons stood politely. The magic they emitted was so great that even the air in Daejeon felt hot.
However, no matter how great the demonic energy they spewed out, it could not be compared to the presence of a demon sitting on the chair of Taesa.
huge physique. With his elbow resting on his armrest and his chin resting, his expression looked very languid. In one hand he was holding a glass of wine, and next to him stood a very beautiful woman holding a bottle.
“… … .”
A strange silence ensued.
Lee Cheon-sang raised his cup.
Gulp.
Sip, sip, slowly empty the glass.
Even if the best leaders of the Protestant Church were standing in front of their eyes, even if the main figures in the inner castle were watching, and even if the people in charge of the outer castle were listening, there was no hesitation.
It was an image of lofty power and infinite freedom. It was necessary to do it in moderation even for the authority of the elders, but he didn’t see that at all.
And no one could throw up on him like that.
At that time, a middle-aged man with a dignified build who was bowing to Taesa’s left straightened his back.
“Expenses have risen by 12,000 nyang compared to last year. There must be a lot of vacancies now that the Gaiden Strike Forces have gone on missions, but it is curious that the guards have increased rather than decreased. Hwanhee Wonju, please explain the reason.”
Then the woman in the sixth seat of the row on the right stepped forward and bowed her head.
It was a great beauty that matched the alluring figure. At first glance, she had a mature appearance that seemed to be around 30, but her actual age was close to 50.
“The Lord of Joy, the Little God, speaks to the Holy Spirit. It is certain that the four families, led by the demonic sword family, will participate in the Pasun Festival. The Seven Houses are prestigious families who have been protecting the main school for hundreds of years, and it is considered that appropriate examples are appropriate to show the dignity and generosity of Shinkyo.”
Mudam nodded.
“The words of the Lord of Joy are right at a glance. However, the majesty of our school has been proven by history, continues to this day, and will continue to exist for a thousand years from now. In addition, if they participate in the ancestral rites, the head of the family will be bestowed with six heavenly spirit wine by the master.”
“… … .”
“The dignity and generosity of our school are shown by the headmaster, not money. Therefore, I am ordering you to upload the approval documents again by reducing the amount of estimated expenses.”
“I have clearly realized that my convictions were short-lived. I apologize for showing a lacking image, and I promise to upload the new approval documents before 5:00 p.m. on the next day.”
Soyeonsim took a step back.
A person who spreads the sacred words on behalf of the religious leader and decides the reports of the priests as the religious leader’s representative.
At first glance, the authority of the Great Protection Act seemed to pierce the sky, but all the demons gathered here knew it. That the Great Law is, in the end, just a puppet.
What Daehobeop Mudam says is what the religious master says. It was not because they were friendly with the leader, but because they were talking only about what the leader wanted.
So, the demons were neither jealous nor envious of Mudam.
Although he has the trust of the religious leader, in the end he is the person in the most remote position of power.
Mudam turned to Lee Cheon-sang.
Seeing him slowly kneeling down and bowing his head was full of respect.
“Above all, this is the status of the affairs of the demonic beasts inside and outside.”
Lee Cheon-sang turned the glass aside.
Then the woman carefully filled his glass.
Receiving the cup, Lee Cheon-sang said.
“Good job.”
All the demons gathered in Daejeon knelt.
“King Lim Seonggyo, the Heavenly Demon Undying!”
The kneeling demons then lowered their heads.
“I am blessed by the blessings of the Holy Spirit!”
Excluding the religious leaders, even the senior lord, who is said to be the most powerful person in the Protestant religion, exclaims his love for God with all his heart.
There are many powerful people in the world, but there will be no other powerful people like this.
“Wake up.”
each and every one.
All the demons arose. It was a quick but polite move.
“… … .”
Silence passed.
Lee Cheon-sang, who emptied his glass once again, opened his mouth.
“The first seems to be closed.”
Mudam lowered his head.
“You haven’t come out of the Homa Sankan yet.”
“is it.”
“Yes, Master.”
Lee Cheon-sang looked to the left.
His eyes moved to the young men and women behind the left row, lined up in front of the huge stone statue.
“second.”
“Did you call, Professor?”
The young man standing closest to Taesa took a step forward.
The young man’s appearance was plain. He was quite tall, but overall he had a ubiquitous impression.
However, the young man had one characteristic that made him different from anyone else.
It was the extremely cold atmosphere that seemed to cool down the furnace with just a breath of fresh air.
“Are you going to go into qigong again?”
Gwanpyeong, a scholar of the Cheonmacism religion, moved to town.
“Mu has already melted into my life. I think closing is meaningless until we face another period of change.”
It was a pretty bold statement. If you think about the place, it could be evaluated as rude.
However, Lee Cheon-sang did not take issue with him at all.
“Those who know where they stand need no teaching. Do as you please.”
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“thank you.”
The surprised light on the faces of the demons gathered in Daejeon was young.
Lee Cheon-sang had never called his disciples to such an empty position. This is because he has a high status but no title.
I wondered why he even called his disciples, but isn’t what he said to Lee Gongja truly shocking?
When it comes to martial arts, a person who cares about praise to the point of vulgarity would say such a thing. Considering Lee Cheon-sang’s usual words and actions, it was a great compliment.
“fourth.”
“Yes, Master.”
Sagongja, Hong Wi-moon took a step forward.
“It is different from a few days ago. It seems that they are pouring in their enthusiasm.”
Hong Yu-moon lowered his head.
“thank you.”
“But it is late.”
“… … .”
“If you want to overwhelm everyone, throw yourself and throw yourself. Even then, the hardest thing to achieve is enlightenment.”
“… … .”
“To be diligent.”
“Yes, Master.”
Hong Yu-moon took a step back.
His expression was calm. I’m not pretending to be, I’m really not agitated.
It’s because it’s not different from what Lee Cheon-sang usually says. I was a little surprised when Lee Gong-ja was praised, but that’s it. What he needed now was expansion of power rather than martial arts.
Lee Cheon-sang opened his mouth again.
“fifth.”
“Yes, teacher.”
A woman who took a step forward.
In an instant, it seemed that the inside of Daejeon was bright.
A little different from the cold atmosphere of Lee Gong-ja, the atmosphere that seems to be indifferent to everything catches the eye. But her beauty was so great that she seemed to cover even that indifference.
Gorgeous but not burdensome, friendly but unapproachable beauty. There is even a body trained in martial arts.
This woman who reminds me of the word perfect beauty in Gyeonggukjisaeg (傾國之color) was Joo Seo-yoon (五公女).
Ichigo looked at her quietly. Likewise, Ju Seo-yoon looked only forward with a nonchalant expression.
silence for a moment.
And everyone was surprised by Lee Cheon-sang’s words.
“It’s pretty good.”
The eyes of the leaders shook.
Guanping’s eyes deepened, and Hong Yuwen’s cheeks trembled. Until now, Lee Cheon-sang had never given a disciple such an evaluation.
“Current martial arts have a limit on how much you can raise your talents. After this meeting, follow the Lord Ho. Choose one of the Ten Great Demonic Gongs.”
Joo Hwa-yun lowered her head.
“Professor’s grace, I am at a loss.”
“Good work.”
She took a step back.
Despite receiving rave reviews that no one else received, she did not raise an eyebrow. She even looked like a doll with no emotions at all.
hook.
The air in Daejeon heated up.
Lee Cheon-sang, who evaluates Oh Gong-nyeo beyond Lee Gong-ja and Sa-gong.
Evaluating disciples in a vacancy can be interpreted in quite a number of ways. This evaluation will benefit some and poison others.
Of course, the Demon God didn’t care what the quarrels in the world were like. I just spoke when I wanted to, evaluated, and watched the board.
As if a god looked down on humans on earth.
“When will the sixth come back?”
“Geogyeongga (巨鯨家) is participating in this Pasunje, so I said I would participate in the Pasunje with the family head.”
“is it.”
“Yes, Master.”
Lee Cheon-sang saw a girl for the last time.
A little over ten years old now. There was a girl who was so cute that I wanted to bite her.
But it didn’t seem normal to anyone.
Her face, which should have been bright originally, looked very emaciated. His complexion was pale, dark under his eyes, and his body was quite thin, so his clothes were quite loose.
It was Chae Yeo-min (彩麗珉), the seven princesses of the Heavenly Demon Goddess and the last disciple of Lee Cheon-sang.
“the youngest.”
“Yes, teacher.”
The voice that tried to exert strength made the listener feel sad.
Guan Ping’s face was puzzled, and Hong Yu Wen’s eyes shone coldly. The only one with no change in expression was Joo Seo-yoon.
“It looks like you neglected to take care of your body.”
The one who sits on a throne high in the sky and looks down on everything.
Even though Lee Cheon-sang knew about Chae Yeo-min’s condition, he pretended not to know.
“I’m sorry, headmaster.”
“This school does not pamper students because they are young. If you were poisonous, you wouldn’t be in the same state you are now.”
back.
Chae Yeo-min clenched her fists covered by her sleeves.
I felt like I was going to cry out of sadness, but I held it in anyway. Even if you don’t know much about the world yet, you know that you shouldn’t show tears here.
“Be more diligent.”
“Yes, teacher.”
Lee Cheon-sang held out his glass to the side. Then the woman filled her cup. Three empty bottles were already lying next to the jade table.
Lee Cheon-sang said calmly.
“I didn’t teach you how to rest. If you truly want to seize the next presidency, do not be bound by limitations.”
In an instant, the air in Daejeon became chilly.
The word “the next presidency” came out of Lee Cheon-sang’s mouth. As it was mentioned for the first time in an official setting, the tension that the words gave off was extraordinary.
Guan Ping’s eyes sharpened, and Hong Yu Wen unknowingly clenched his fists tightly. On the other hand, Ju Seo-yoon’s expression did not change, and Chae Yeo-min was busy breathing.
Lee Cheon-sang emptied all the alcohol.
Don’t savor it as slowly as before. I emptied it at once and threw the glass at random.
Jjaaaaeng!
The splendid wine glass was shattered. Everyone froze at the sudden action of the leader.
Lee Cheon-sang rose from his seat.
He looked at the gate of Daejeon.
“Come in.”
At the same time, a sonorous voice rang out from outside the door.
“Three Gongja Xu Liang accepts the call of the Holy Spirit!”
Koo Goo Goo!
The door opened left and right with a heavy sound.
The dark red carpet across the center of Daejeon showed off its original splendid color with the sunlight slowly shining through.
And there, a young man appeared.
On top of a blemish-free white uniform, she wore a dark blue silk long robe that looked neat and gorgeous. The golden thread that naturally flowed under the red girdle and the hem of the long robe fluttering in the wind seemed infinitely free.
Astonishment fell on the faces of the demons who saw the young man.
The figure of a young man who was properly equipped with a robe was like that of a young king in the kingdom of immortals. Just like Lee Cheon-sang, his blunt face and confident gait seemed noble in itself.
The leaders of the Protestant Church, who could not hide their amazement, soon showed disbelief on their faces. It was only now that I realized that the handsome young man was the Samgongja who had awakened after being in the state of infidelity.
Pussssss.
Translucent red smoke rose from under his feet. Magi, which naturally rises, has become the culmination of completing the atmosphere of a pretty young man.
How great the quality of Magi is to give you such tension. Because of how much magical power he possesses, his demonic energy leaks out unintentionally.
The height of six feet tall, the face with clear features, and the dark and splendid magic that matched it are truly a masterpiece.
Kwan-pyeong opened his mouth wide. Hong Wi-moon’s eyes were bloodshot. Joo Seo-yoon, whose expression had not changed until now, also looked at the young man with a wavering gaze.
Bubbly.
Only the footsteps of the young man resonated heavily in the silence of the Great War. Even though everyone was focusing their eyes on him, the young man did not raise an eyebrow.
Eventually, the young man arrived at the steps in front of Taesa and looked up at Lee Cheon-sang.
The eyes of the two collided in the air.
It is quite disrespectful to see it as an attitude towards the religious leader. However, Lee Cheon-sang did not care, and the young man also had a relaxed expression.
After a while, the young man lowered his head.
“The Three Gongja, Xu Liang, have an audience with the Master.”
Flash!
A faint demonic spirit bloomed in Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes.
There was an admiration on his face that no one had ever seen as he looked down at the young man.
“excellent.”
The demons were astonished.
Lee Cheon-sang continued.
“How was it there? Was it a good place to get some fresh air?”
The young man, Xu Liang, raised his head.
It was neither laughing nor crying, it was a very strange expression.
“It was so refreshing that I wondered if this was okay.”
Lee Cheon-sang nodded.
Seo Liang, who was looking up at him, suddenly looked around.
All the demons were looking at him as if they were looking at something mysterious. There was not a single exception.
Xi Liang’s face gradually turned into a distorted bronze bowl. Even if you dance naked in the market, you will get less attention than this.
Gyoju, that gentleman, what are you doing to really make people uncomfortable?
‘… … Rot!’
So, Xi Liang returned.
