Side Story Episode 37. Covert Mission (5)
“Ugh.”
Yang Geon frowned at the moan coming from Lee Cheon-sang’s back.
“That bastard is awake.”
“Put him back to sleep.”
“ok?”
“I’m not good at point-pointing.”
“… … “I’m proud of this, you guy.”
Yang Geon, who quickly closed the distance to the running Lee Cheon-sang, pointed out someone’s mixed blood hanging on his shoulder.
He goes limp again.
Although he was of medium height and thin build, carrying an unconscious man on his back was a difficult task for his average physical strength. Even if you are a top expert, it is not easy to run for a long time even if you have learned martial arts.
Juyeongyo increased his speed and approached Lee Cheon-sang.
“Now I will carry it.”
Lee Cheon-sang answered without even looking back.
“I will lift until the end until I lose strength.”
“… … .”
“You should save your strength.”
It was a firm voice, as if he would not accept any differences of opinion.
The two people looked at Lee Cheon-sang’s back with tired eyes.
‘This guy, doesn’t he even get tired?’
‘I can’t believe my physical strength is this good.’
Until they went to apprehend the fugitive, the two stopped Lee Cheon-sang, who was at the forefront of searching for traces of the pursuer.
That was completely natural. In the absence of intelligence support, it was difficult for anyone to trace the path of a fugitive who had run away not just an hour or two, but two days ago.
It was even said that the fugitive was an expert in the art of spiritual magic.
Even if you have been tortured, your original skills will not go anywhere. Catching a fugitive was like picking a star from the sky.
However, there was a reason why Lee Cheon-sang took the lead.
“A wounded animal cannot erase its traces when it escapes. First of all, the priority is to get as far away from the enemy’s territory as possible. “It goes without saying that he was even tortured horribly.”
“Of course, but do you know where he will go in this vast and vast place?”
“I learned about Protestant torture methods at the penal court. “The time and type are all different depending on the severity of the sin.”
“… … ?”
“His crime was to try to steal the false accusations of Shingyo. It’s a serious crime. He even killed two of his escorts as he fled. “He was kept alive to see if there was a successor, so the level of torture was beyond imagination.”
“… … !”
“When fear takes over the mind and body, the animal does not take care of itself and runs away. Then, when the distance increases, you will move according to the instincts your body tells you.”
“Instinct?”
“It’s water.”
“… … !!”
“While being tortured, he only consumed enough water to not die. “He was bleeding profusely and couldn’t eat properly, and he couldn’t take anything with him because he was in such a hurry to escape.”
“her… … .”
“There is no way I could have found it within 100 miles near Shingyo. This is because Shingyo’s information network is the densest. “It was only after leaving that place that I would have taken a breather, and from then on I would have been overcome by hunger, especially thirst.”
“Well, I guess so.”
“If the first escape route is northeast, this is where it will head.”
The area pointed out by Lee Cheon-sang, who opened the map, was a place with a long, long river between villages.
“There are no people, there is drinking water, and you can catch fish. It would be difficult to catch a land beast with a tired body. “The possibility of heading here is extremely high.”
“… … .”
“Even if he had escaped with all his stamina left, a big trace would have been left behind, and if he had relaxed, he would have passed out on the spot. “It’s easier to catch than you think.”
The two people became dumbfounded by the overly reasonable explanation and followed him. But even as I followed, I couldn’t hide the thought that it couldn’t be possible.
This was especially true of Juyeongyo. Yang Geon had also learned tracking techniques in the Jinma Dae Reserve Corps, so she understood what Lee Cheon-sang said, but as she had never learned tracking techniques, she was not sure whether the fugitive would really act as he said.
However, after two days, Juyeongyo decided to completely trust Lee Cheon-sang. It was the same for Yang Geon.
The fugitive was sleeping in a small forest next to the river. It was so hard that I didn’t even snore, but my breathing was quite loud and the smell of blood was quite strong. As soon as he ingested something, his tension went away and he lost consciousness.
It was when Yang Geon, who was inwardly dumbfounded yet happy, rushed in and tried to point out his mixed blood.
Lee Cheon-sang stopped Yang Geon in a low voice.
“I fainted due to extreme physical exhaustion, but my nerves will be awake.”
“How do you know that?”
“Because you don’t want to die. “All animals in the world are like that.”
After hearing it, it was indeed true. The three secretly entered the front of Ojang, surrounding them on three sides.
Immediately after that, when Lee Cheon-sang strongly stamped his foot, the fugitive instinctively stood up and performed a shinshinjutsu.
Of course, he had no choice but to be caught by Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo. This was because he planned the siege well.
In this way, the group easily apprehended the fugitive.
And then I was on my way back after a full day’s rest.
‘amazing.’
Juyeongyo truly admired Lee Cheon-sang.
‘How is something like that possible? It doesn’t seem like he read a book or received instructions from anyone.’
Even if you know the criminal’s escape route, it is difficult to find the exact path because there are open spaces everywhere.
Lee Cheon-sang found the way very easily, and even read the footprints that were presumed to be the criminal’s. When Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo saw it, it was a trace that they couldn’t understand why it was a footprint.
‘Is it sensitive? Or do you have that much experience?’
Lee Cheon-sang said that he chased many animals.
The wicked are not likened to beasts; they are real beasts. This means that Lee Cheon-sang made hunting his profession.
Animals and people are different. Juyeongyo thought so.
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However, Lee Cheon-sang used his experience and knowledge of chasing animals to catch the runaway. Even if you know a lot, applying it and putting it into practice is a completely different matter, but Lee Cheon-sang did it very easily.
‘perhaps.’
Juyeongyo glanced at Yanggeon.
‘Among the three, I or Yang Geon might be better at martial arts. But if he fights for his life… … .’
For some reason, I didn’t think I could beat Lee Cheon-sang.
“Hey, heaven.”
“Say it.”
“Your breathing is slowly getting heavier? Wouldn’t it be better to replace it?”
Lee Cheon-sang spoke in a slightly disheveled voice, but still with an indifferent face.
“I expended a lot of mental strength and energy chasing the fugitive. “That’s why we take fugitives with us.”
“… … huh?”
“You who have the remaining strength must prepare for any unexpected situation. “You will do better than me.”
“Thank you, but why do you think that? If you look at what you’ve shown so far, you’re better than us… … .”
“Ju Yeon-gyo has better martial arts skills than me, and you are learning martial arts that are good at surprise attacks.”
In an instant, Yang Geon’s eyes became sharp.
“How did you know that?”
“The posture when we first met, the weapons, and the prayers revealed that. “I thought that was highly likely, but looking at your reaction, I guess it’s true.”
“… … “Puh-huh!”
“Don’t talk any more. “You need to control your breathing.”
“I understand, I understand.”
It seemed like more than half of his magic power had already been consumed. Lee Cheon-sang’s prayer, which was firm and heavy, was not the same as before.
‘Whatever happens.’
Like Joo Yeon-gyo, Yang Geon also thought while looking at Lee Cheon-sang’s back.
‘This guy’s ability is real. At least for this mission, it would be advantageous for our survival to have him as our leader.’
Considering only the martial arts itself, he was confident that he could surpass Lee Cheon-sang.
However, I was not confident of winning the competition for survival. Just looking at the past few days, the results were clear.
In that case, as Lee Cheon-sang said, it would be good for him to preserve his physical strength as well.
So the group ran for another half day.
“Huh! “Huh!”
Lee Cheon-sang was completely exhausted.
When things get difficult, it is natural for the Divine Law to slow down, but Lee Cheon-sang’s speed was constant until the end. This was because I maintained my speed by bearing some cardiorespiratory strain and squeezing my energy to the bottom.
“Cough!”
A little blood seeped out from the corner of Lee Cheon-sang’s mouth as he coughed. He suffered internal injuries due to excessive use of internal air force.
“omg! hey! “Did you get an internal injury?!”
“Once you get lucky, you’ll be fine. “That’s not the problem now.”
“You crazy guy! Then what’s the problem! “f*ck, I didn’t even know I was running with internal injuries!”
A look of boredom appeared on the two people’s faces. Did you run despite internal injuries? It’s easier said than done, but just holding it at half angle will make your eyes pop from the excruciating pain.
Lee Cheon-sang said out of breath.
“You take turns transporting the air. Two examinations are enough for me. “It won’t happen, but be prepared for a surprise attack.”
“Don’t worry about that, take care of your internal injuries first!”
“i get it.”
Lee Cheon-sang immediately focused on his luck.
The two of them finished the exercise in half-hour sessions. The fugitives were given blood pressure to temporarily impair their metabolic abilities. It was a type of great method of returning home.
“what do you think about it?”
“what?”
“That crazy guy’s abilities.”
Juyeongyo shook his head.
“It was amazing. “It’s not something you can use just because you know it.”
“It really doesn’t look like a person. This guy who can’t empathize with emotions is also amazing at reading people’s minds. “How is that possible?”
“Isn’t it because I can’t empathize with their emotions that I become cold-hearted?”
“huh?”
“Heaven always said he would learn about the world. He said that in order to learn about the world, you have to learn about people. “If you had lived your whole life with that mindset, you would have analyzed people’s behavior patterns more calmly than anyone else, without being swayed by emotions.”
“… … !”
“A person without fear cannot understand the fear of the enemy. I only know it in my head. “In the head of heaven, there must be dozens of forms of animals and people that are filled with fear and behave strangely.”
“No way.”
“Emotionless people are already blending into society. “It just feels foreign, but Heaven’s words and actions clearly follow the rules of society.”
“… … Hmm.”
Yang Geon grumbled.
“Whatever it is, one thing is certain. “I became friends with someone who was burdensome in many ways.”
“Thanks to you, our chances of surviving this mission have increased.”
“That too.”
As time passed, Lee Cheon-sang woke up from the cloud.
Surprisingly, Lee Cheon-sang recovered almost completely. This was partly thanks to the developed power of Geumgang Yacha Magick, and it was also thanks to deep concentration due to the absence of distracting thoughts.
“How long until Shingyo?”
“We’re more than halfway across Yanggok-ro. “If we leave now, we will be about 150 miles away by tomorrow noon.”
“One hundred and fifty lira… … .”
“Should we eat something and leave? Or do you want to eat on the go? “There are still a lot of rice balls left.”
“Let me send you the information first.”
“information? also?”
“Where is the nearest base?”
“Just go about ten miles west of there.”
“Send me a letter saying that we will be able to reach a hundred miles before dawn tomorrow. “It would be better for Joon-gyo to go.”
The two people widened their eyes.
“Before dawn? A hundred miles ahead? “Are you saying we’re sending out false information?”
“okay.”
“Are you really fearless? If you get caught doing this wrong, you will be disciplined! If you’re not lucky, go to the penal court… … !”
“… … .”
“… … Huh, Sibeol. “There is no reason to be afraid of the penal court.”
“Move right now. “I will take a look around here.”
“Looking around? “When Juyeongyo comes back, we have to run, right?”
“We don’t go any further.”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes deepened.
“We will capture the enemy here.”
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