Episode 627 Stories from the reign (2)
“Are you here?”
The siblings bowed their heads.
“father.”
Namgung Dan smiled benevolently.
“You guys are amazing.”
“yes?”
“In just a couple of months of not seeing each other, my skills have improved amazingly. I can tell without saying that I haven’t wasted a single moment.”
Namgoong Dan was not the type of person to praise his children a lot. This was because they were concerned that their children might become conceited.
But after the family collapsed, his personality changed a little.
The world is rough. You never know when you might be separated from your family. Even his father, who was called the best swordsman in the world, passed away in vain.
We have to do our best when we can see each other. Even then, if you let someone go first, you will regret not being able to treat them better, as is the case between blood relatives.
Namgungryong scratched his head as if embarrassed.
“It’s still a long way off. I can’t even think of learning the King’s Sword.”
“That’s natural. The King’s Sword is the best art of the King’s Sword. Rather, it’s even more amazing that you, who haven’t even mastered the Changgung Sword, understand at least part of the nine points of the King’s Sword.”
“ha ha ha.”
Namgunghwa grumbled.
“I guess it’s over now, father.”
“Hmm? What?”
“The girl who was so serious has run out of money. Instead of passing on the position of head of the family to her, just give it to me. I will try to save the family properly.”
Namgungryong said in confusion.
“What do you mean? It’s just that my way of looking at the world has changed a little.”
“Oh hey, it looks like this guy wants to become the head of the family?”
“That’s not it!”
Namgungdan chuckled.
“Leave the joke at that. You both had a hard time getting to Yes.”
“Yes. But we are ourselves too…”
Namgunghwa’s face was filled with surprise.
“Father, what are you wearing?”
Namgoong Dan always adhered to neat attire. The reason was that as the head of a family, he could not show a disheveled appearance.
He was now wearing clothes that only workers would wear.
“I must have seen it on the way. It was under construction, right?”
“yes.”
“Construction is not only happening there. The outer castle of Shingyo is also under construction. The old building is being torn down and a new one is being built, but this will probably take two to three years.”
“Wow! Are you sure your father works with you too?”
Namgungdan nodded.
“What can I do if I have no choice but to eat and eat? I work with the workers during the day, and in the evening, I drink a glass of wine with the leaders here and talk about various things.”
“Hey.”
Namgungryong smiled.
“Why, you look very comfortable.”
“Hehe, did you see it?”
“Yes. It’s the brightest expression I’ve ever seen on your father’s face.”
Namgoongdan burst out laughing.
“I didn’t know that spending each day without thinking could be such a happy thing. As the head of the Namgung family, I shouldn’t spend my time like this, but I plan to stay here and work with the workers for a while.”
Namgunghwa snorted.
“The leaders of the new church must be proud. The world’s Namgung family is helping with the construction along with the workers.”
“You brat, don’t talk like that. Everyone was trying to stop me, saying I don’t have the honor to meet the leader.”
“Well… I guess I had to do that.”
“But that’s all for today. Since you are here, I have to go into the inner city. Please follow me.”
Namgungdan took the siblings to the inner city gate.
The guards of the protective court guarding the castle gate bowed their heads.
“See you, the head of the Nangung family.”
Namgungdan waved his hand.
“You don’t have to greet me like that every time.”
“no.”
“These are my children I told you about earlier. May I come in?”
“of course.”
Kugugoogung!
The gate was opened.
The identification process was extremely simple. No, it was almost like there were no procedures at all.
The outer castle is also an outer castle, but since the leadership and religious leaders reside in the inner castle, it was normal for the procedures to be much more complicated. Nevertheless, believing in Namgung Dan and letting him go meant that his status was comparable to that of the highest leadership of the Protestant Church.
“and…….”
Namgung-hwa’s face was filled with ecstasy as he looked around the Shingyo temple.
“This is the Heavenly Demon Church.”
The introspection was definitely different from the extroversion.
It’s not particularly flashier, but the atmosphere is different. The buildings looked a little more old-fashioned but practical, and the stone statues erected along the roadside were surprisingly elaborate.
“I’m excited for no reason.”
A subtle tension appeared on Namgungryong’s face.
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Namgungdan chuckled.
“If you’re that nervous, the demons here will be upset.”
“yes?”
“You can’t trust the owner who shows you sincere kindness, but you are a very nervous and glaring guest? I don’t think that would be a pity.”
“ah…….”
Namgungryong cleared his throat.
Namgungdan nodded.
“But I also completely understand your feelings. People’s hearts are difficult to understand unless you look at them from each person’s perspective. If you are uncomfortable, it is okay to show discomfort.”
It’s okay to be like this and it’s okay to be like that.
It sounded like something out of nowhere. But Namgung-hwa felt a subtle sage in her father’s words.
‘You’ve changed. surely.’
Since he was an outstanding martial artist, I couldn’t tell if he had grown further than before. In the first place, the gap was so large that it was impossible to read.
However, my father’s personality definitely seemed to have become more flexible than before.
‘It wasn’t long ago that the Heavenly Demon Church was called the strongest and worst group in the martial arts world… … .’
Namgunghwa smiled and looked around.
‘As expected, you can’t be sure without seeing it in person.’
At that time, Namgung-hwa caught the eye of a horse busily crossing the street.
Namgung Hwa chuckled.
“I guess it’s a place where Protestants live.”
“hmm?”
“Looking at it, it doesn’t seem like your skills are that great. You have the air of a scholar, but you look really sloppy, don’t you think?”
“Oh, you mean that guy?”
Namgungdan said calmly.
“This is Hu Yaoseong.”
“……yes?”
“Hoyaoseong, the total military leader of the Heavenly Demon Church.”
“Huh!”
Nangunghwa was startled and looked at Huo Yao Sheng.
Ho Yo-seong, who was running around in a hurry, also seemed to have discovered this direction. He smiled and waved his hand.
“Matriarch!”
There were no other neighbors here.
Namgung Dan smiled and waved his hand.
“Are you very busy?”
“It’s okay! Would you like to have another drink later tonight?”
“I like it.”
“Haha! See you later tonight! Oh, by the way….”
Hu Yaosheng smiled and looked at the Nangong siblings.
“I have received the report. They are truly talented people. The head of the family can be proud of them.”
Namgoongdan blushed.
“I never boasted.”
“You’re embarrassed. Then I’m leaving!”
“Sure.”
Hu Yaosheng ran down the street again.
Namgungryong opened his mouth like a carp.
“……That person is the Commander-in-Chief of the Heavenly Demon Church, Mannoe Seo-saeng (萬腦書生) Ho Yo-seong?!”
“Yes.”
“Well, it doesn’t look like that at all, does it?”
I don’t think it’s easy to say, but if I were to say it out loud, I would look like an idiot. I could never have imagined that such a person would be a great soldier who established the martial arts system of his time.
Namgung Dan clicked his tongue.
“Didn’t I tell you time and time again that you shouldn’t judge a person’s abilities or character based on their appearance?”
“No… that’s it…”
“Even though he looks like that, he is one of the most powerful figures in the Protestant Church. He is the only person who can even tell a joke to the religious leader.”
“Huh!”
“It’s a shame. Be sure to remember. Among the evil people active in the martial arts world, there are far more people who look good on the outside. If you make the mistake of making hasty judgments based on appearances, your life will be ruined.”
The faces of the Namgung siblings turned red.
It was something I already knew, but I couldn’t fully acquire that knowledge. It occurred to me once again that there are many people in the world who cannot judge with their own common sense.
“By the way, Hwa-ah, did you bring the Uicheon Sword Spirit?”
“Yes! Here.”
Namgungdan, who received the sword spirit from Namgunghwa, nodded.
“This should be enough.”
Namgungryong asked with a curious face.
“But father, are there such excellent craftsmen in Shinjyo?”
“hmm?”
“I heard that this dagger is made of Hyeoncheol? I heard that Hyeoncheol is the finest iron that even the most famous craftsmen of the time could not handle easily.”
“Of course, there are many skilled craftsmen in Shingyo. But the person who will forge this sword is not a craftsman.”
“Yes? Then who creates Uicheon Sword Spirit?”
Namgoongdan smiled.
“I am the leader of the Seo cult.”
“Yes?!”
The Namgung siblings were surprised.
“Do you know how to hammer a hammer?”
“Of course, Teacher Seo is not a blacksmith.”
“But how?”
“I don’t know about that. I guess they have their own methods.”
Namgungdan pointed across the street with his chin.
“Let’s go to where the leader is.”
“Yes? Oh, yes!”
Two people followed Namgungdan.
Although it wasn’t as big as the outer castle, the inner castle was also wide enough to make your mouth drop. Even though they walked much faster than ordinary people, the Demon God Palace, the religious leader’s residence, did not appear.
However, the Namgung siblings did not think that the time was long. This is because she was busy looking at the surrounding buildings and the demons moving between them.
“It’s really amazing.”
Namgunghwa stuck out his tongue.
“No one is nervous about us, right?”
“That’s right. This makes us feel even more foolish for being nervous.”
“I know yeah.”
“Not all of these people are friends with political faction figures, so I don’t know how they can be so indifferent.”
At that time, Namgungdan spoke.
“The Heavenly Demon Church is the core of the world.”
“yes?”
“It’s only been three months since Damsayoung disappeared, but the world is stabilizing at an alarming rate. And at the center of it all is the Heavenly Demon Church. Additionally, the imperial palace proudly announced that it supports the Heavenly Demon Church.”
“ah!”
“As for the Mainers, there is no reason to pay any more attention to the martial arts faction that enters the Protestant Church.”
Namgunghwa shook his head.
“No matter what, this atmosphere feels too peaceful. It’s been a while since the fighting ended…”
“Because I believe it.”
“yes?”
“They are able to do this because they believe in the power and ability of the cult leader whom they worship as a god, and in the skills of the super-adepts who are hiding throughout the castle even at this moment.”
Namgunghwa looked around with startled eyes.
“There are experts in hiding?”
“Of course. More than half of them are so secretive that even with this master’s skills, their hiding place cannot be detected.”
“……!!”
“Do you understand? The Heavenly Demon God’s Church is a battle of fortune. No expert in the rivers can make a mess against the Heavenly Demon’s God’s Church. Even if they can deal with all the hidden masters, the Demon God’s Palace is another place that talks about the best of all time and modern times. The demon god of is holding on.”
Namgoongdan smiled.
“Why would the name Cheonma (天魔) be put in front of the name Shingyo (God’s religion)? The founder itself is already the Heavenly Demon’s Shinyo (God’s religion). In other words, the current Heavenly Demon’s religion is the best of all time.”
The Namgung siblings looked at each other.
And the two realized. They felt similar emotions after hearing their father’s words.
Surprise, envy, and a hint of bitterness.
I was both surprised and envious of the fact that I had entered the absolutely invincible Cheolong Fortress that no one could touch. Furthermore, I felt an inevitable bitterness at the fact that the organization was the Heavenly Demon Church.
“Well, we’re all here.”
Namgung Dan’s eyes lit up.
“That place is the Demon God’s Palace, the palace and temple where the religious leader resides.”
Finally, the three arrived in front of the Demon God’s Palace.
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