Episode 303. A monster born by magic (3)
Thanks to Yachi Gong, I was able to rent the whole large juru.
The young people’s discussion, which began in broad daylight, lasted until dawn.
I was worried about what topic to discuss right away, but surprisingly, Xu Liang skillfully led the crowd.
Thanks to this, the discussion that started a little cautiously and a little timidly quickly became overheated. Each of them had a lot to say.
Surprisingly, Xi Liang took turns having serious conversations with everyone. There were not many stories about the past, and the main story was about the current address of the political faction and how the Mado Murim would take charge of one axis of the Murim.
Namgunghwa was amazing.
‘A place like this can be created.’
When Seo Liang is absent, we form a group and exchange serious conversations. There were frequent high-pitched voices, but there were surprisingly few overly violent altercations.
It must be because the other understands what the other sees and hears to some extent.
‘Thoughts are free. And deep.’
With the exception of Namgung, all members of the Ohdae family and the Gupailbang were left out.
In other words, only the late exponents of the small and medium munpa remained, and their knowledge was truly surprising. Although Muhak may not be as good as the five generations or the Gupailbang, it seemed that his worldly experience was far greater than that of them.
It’s because I grew up rough.
Compared to the so-called prestigious, they lacked much power, money, and reputation. So they had no choice but to go out into the world early and grow up bumping into each other with their bodies.
On the contrary, there were many people who saw things that prestigious samurai could not see. Even though his martial arts skills were lower than that of the Namgung siblings, his knowledge, senses, and depth of thought were often much better.
There were words that they shouted in unison.
“There must be no war.”
If it is natural, then it is natural. But they didn’t just say that to cry out for justice.
First of all, it is the Murim people of small and medium-sized factions who die the most.
It was also the reason why the political faction was strong. There were many times when the warriors of the Old Families or the Five Greats took the lead, but in the end, the true power of the Jeong faction Murim comes from countless small and medium-sized factions.
So they are the ones who suffer the most. Of course, I couldn’t just watch the war break out just to keep the agreement.
Second, it is difficult to survive after the war.
Most of the great scholars and prominent shamans accumulate treasures that are difficult to guess. However, small and medium-sized munpas cannot be undone once they are destroyed, from financial power to business foundation.
After all, even if you survive, it’s just hell. Unless heavenly luck follows, it is impossible to lead a decent life.
And the third reason.
It was the most decisive reason, and also the reason to catch the Namgung siblings off guard.
Nothing changes.
Yes.
There were times when the political faction and magic were at war, and there were times when Safa and magic were fighting. Of course, there was a lot of history in which the political faction and the Safa fought a war.
But nothing changed.
If there was a sacrifice, it should be a better world based on that sacrifice. However, for hundreds of years, Murim has not changed, maintaining its true spirit.
It is a meaningless fight. In the end, if it is a repetition of the same world, it is enough not to fight in the first place and live respecting each other’s territory.
“But there are always conflicts in the world. It will be the same at this moment.”
“I’m sorry to say this, but most of the turmoil takes place in the Gupabang and the Five Greats.”
The children of the small and medium munpa did not want to hastily engage in conflict with Sapa or the warriors of the magic, even for the sake of survival.
That was the reason why most of the people who caused the conflict were unmanned people from prestigious families.
There are many people who know the reality, but there are far more people who rely on the reputation and power of each faction. There is a force that firmly supports the back, so it is easy to do dangerous things.
“We are for peace. To be more honest, I want to live a happy life. I want to live the romantic Gangho that adults told me about when I was young. But the reality is not like that.”
Namgoonghwa sighed.
At that time, Xi Liang threw out a word.
“Then you can change it.”
“As the young master knows, it’s really not that easy.”
“Of course it is not easy. I know that you are tired of the unchanging world. To be precise, your parents’ generation.”
Xi Liang’s eyes shone.
“I should have continued. The world doesn’t change brightly. It’s constantly, constantly changing little by little.”
“Yes, it is. But no one wants to take the lead. Rather, they are busy laughing.”
“I will not laugh at that as an excuse. It’s because I know how difficult it is to be in a position where you can overcome the people’s attention and ridicule.”
“That’s right. That would be harder than dealing with a teenage master.”
“You have to do it anyway.”
“… … .”
“You have to do it anyway. Unless you want to live in a world tinged with defeat.”
“… … Whoa.”
“The hard way is not necessarily the right way. But there’s no easy way to change the world. Your place is what you make it. No one is in charge of your life.”
“That is correct.”
“That doesn’t mean overthrow the old school and the five generations. I think there is nothing I can’t do if I do it, but the aftermath will inevitably follow a radical method. If the world you want is peace, it should be handled as peacefully as possible.”
A scene of bitterness.
Then, someone smiled and asked.
“By the way, is it okay for the minor master to tell us these things? Rather, it is normal to encourage the destruction of the old family and the five generations, right?”
Seo Liang smiled.
“Don’t say anything funny. I don’t know where I go and hear the sound of a dog butcher, but I’m a person who knows his own personality. Only those worthy of dealing with have the taste of cutting them.”
“You say you hate war?”
“uh? Was it? But what, do you not know?”
The crowd burst into laughter.
Xu Liang knew how to subtly influence the mood of the audience. He takes the conversation seriously, but he also knows how to lighten the serious atmosphere with a few jokes.
Surprisingly, the young masters of the Demonic Cult and the later exponents became close enough to exchange jokes in less than half a day. I didn’t fully understand the other person, but at least I was able to communicate.
“But I have a question.”
“What?”
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“What is the reason for the minor teacher to come to the midfield? I don’t think I’ve heard it clearly yet.”
“There are people to kill.”
“… … who?”
Seo Liang shook his head.
“I’ll tell you later. By the way, you guys thought about it and participated in this event, right?”
“You’re talking.”
“Write.”
“What do you think?”
“If you had a group discussion with the Demonic Sect’s minor master, the top members of the rightist faction, Murim, would never look at you favorably. A lot of the kids who didn’t come with me probably didn’t participate because of that?”
Surprisingly, they didn’t take that part as an issue.
“Do you know why we participated in the Cheonjung branch?”
“Are you trying to flatter people from prestigious families?”
“… … .”
“Okay, guys. Why did you participate?”
“No, the minor teacher is right. We are here to look good for them.”
“Are you admitting it right away?”
“But did you really want to do it for us? We participated in fear that most of us would be weeded out.”
“So, if your clan doesn’t flatter you, you will be eaten by other clans that grew up with flattery?”
“… … Similar.”
“I don’t know if you know it, but they live really luxuriously.”
“I don’t want to do that, neither do we.”
The way he grumbled seemed a bit mischievous, and just as bitter as that.
“But with the appearance of the young master, that splendid seat was completely destroyed. In the first place, it was no longer a situation where I would have a fart.”
“Did I rescue you?”
“Should I thank you?”
“It’s okay, man. so?”
“I had a fight anyway, wouldn’t it be nice to know something about the enemy, the Heavenly Demonic Church? I am also curious. That’s why I came.”
“aha? If you want to take responsibility, you can just point an arrow at me?”
“It could be the easiest way.”
“Damn things. You guys are doing really well.”
“That’s how I survived. Well, I’m not ashamed anymore.”
Seo Liang smiled.
“So, what kind of guy does your enemy, the little owner of the Heavenly Demon Goddess, look like?”
“An interesting but dangerous person.”
“That was enough for me.”
Seo Liang rose from his seat.
Everyone looked at him.
“It was a good place in many ways. I think you guys have more to say.”
“Where are you going?”
“Did you not hear? Panga is coming to get me.”
In an instant, the atmosphere became tense.
A young man asked cautiously.
“Let’s talk once… … .”
“Arthur. Don’t you know even after seeing the sogaju of Paengga? In the first place, they are not communicative people.”
“Isn’t that still better than being chased?”
“Kicked out? who?”
“yes?”
“You seem to be misunderstanding something. I’m not trying to run away.”
There was a faint glow of blood in the eyes of the sage.
“I’m going to harpoon everyone.”
A chill settled over the silent space.
“I don’t like trouble. But I have no intention of letting those who try to touch me stand still.”
“That is a disturbance.”
“If you guys survived with your brains rolling, I’m the one who risked my life and lived recklessly.”
“It will be dangerous.”
“You pay the price. If you live like me, at least you won’t be frustrated unnecessarily.”
Seo Liang corrected his posture.
“How was this place today? Are you okay?”
they couldn’t answer
It was definitely the first time he had ever had such a sincere conversation about the situation of Moorim and the world to come. It was amazing and surprising.
“You guys are amazing.”
“What do we… … .”
“Even a demon I had never seen would have been awkward. Even when I first broke in, it created a pretty bloody atmosphere. And yet, you followed me like this. Crowd psychology or whatever.”
“… … .”
“As you don’t know me, I don’t know you either. The reason this place was able to be created like this is because there has been a void between jeong and demon over the past 30 years.”
“It is.”
“Someone tries to fill that void with hatred. Some with sadness, others with emptiness. But I don’t want to.”
Seo Liang smiled.
“I want to fill the void of those thirty years with peace.”
“… … !”
“We still don’t trust each other. But at least, I got a taste of who the other person was. The beginning was incomplete, but now the possibilities are open.”
Seo Liang turned around.
“A year later today, I want to meet you guys again.”
Seeing Xiliang’s back, their faces were filled with indescribable confusion.
Neither the old file room nor the five generations will meet them. However, the enemy, the small master of Heavenly Demon Shinkyo, says that he wants to meet them again.
That word, that fact warmed their hearts.
“Don’t die until then, you kids.”
After a while, the sound of a carriage pulling was heard in the distance.
Looking out the window, Namgunghwa’s eyes deepened.
“… … I can see why my father respected him.”
