Episode 104
This is the problem with hypocrites of political factions.
We attach too much meaning to meaningless words.
We are needlessly obsessed with pride, beliefs, etc. and lose sight of the actual benefits.
If a crisis actually comes, they will throw away their ‘noble attitude’ like a devotional thing.
“······good night.”
Man Likwon nodded with a solemn expression.
I chuckled and looked around.
The ceiling, outside the window, the floor, and the side of the wall connected to the next room.
It was a location where unknown masters were hiding.
It is probably a group that protects Wanryokken in the dark.
Hwang Bo-jin, who realized the meaning of the gaze, hardened his expression.
Man Lik-kwon glanced sideways at Hwang Bo-jin and clicked his tongue as if he was pitiful.
“Apologies made with just one word are meaningless.”
“Is there something you want from me?”
“First of all, return the gauntlet that was stolen from Jini.”
“That can’t be possible.”
Wan Liqun’s angular eyebrows rose sharply.
I quickly talked back before he started yelling.
“First of all, let me make one thing clear. Gwon Gap was officially transferred to Hwangbo Sohyeop. “I didn’t rob you.”
“That’s a rude pun.”
“No pun intended. At that time, Hwangbo Sohyeop and I made a bet. “Hwangbo Sohyeop wore Gwon-gap, and I wore Cheonjambo-ui.”
“Cheonjambo’s?!”
Wan Liquan suddenly turned his head and glared at Hwang Baojin.
Judging by his reaction, it seemed like he didn’t know the details of what happened at the time.
Suddenly, the conversation I had with Sohyeongeom when I first met flashed through my mind.
[I don’t know what Hwangbo Sohyeop said, but he probably didn’t convey what happened during the day as it is.]
[I know that without you having to say it. That sneaky guy has been like that for a long time.]
‘Then yes.’
When that petty human being sought help from Man Lian Quan, there was no way he would have told the entire story that was unfavorable to him.
I looked back at Hwang Bo-jin, who was desperately waving his hands in denial, and said as if he were asserting.
“This is something I received in return for a fair bet. “The ownership of Gwongap belongs entirely to me.”
“So you are saying you will disobey?”
“yes. It is unfair to be unfair, but if I hand over the gauntlet like this, it will be an insult to the Hwangbo Sohyeop, which agreed to the bet at the time.”
“······.”
“However, regardless of that, I think it was a mistake to escalate the matter through emotional behavior.”
“What do you mean?”
“When I heard about the reason why Hwangbo Sohyeop occupied the empty room of Cheonho Guest House, I could have made a more flexible decision. “Explain the situation to the group and ask for their opinions, or rent a room for a while, at least while attending VIPs.”
“······.”
“It must have been an unavoidable decision for Hwangbo Small Cooperative. He couldn’t have roughly prepared a place to host the elders of Meng, not just other people. “I’m sorry for not being considerate.”
Even if the words were the same, ‘ah’ was different and ‘uh’ was different.
An apology had to be made, but it had to be clearly stated what the apology was for.
To put it bluntly, it would be me who would suffer the loss.
“Oh, no…”
Hwang Bo-jin’s face was very distorted.
It looked like it would burst into tears if I touched it.
“I unintentionally caused trouble to my senior.”
Understanding the powerful and pleasing them was the basis of management skills.
He pretended to apologize to Hwang Bo-jin and subtly belittled him, while being careful in his remarks so as not to damage Man Lik-kwon’s reputation.
There was a gap between Man Power Kwon’s eyes.
“So, I’m thinking of expressing my sincerity to my senior separately…”
In my past life, my second brother-in-law said.
There are many ways to separate people from each other.
Criticism and gossip were not necessarily the only answer.
I was now saying this to Wan Lien Quan.
It was a mutually beneficial proposal.
For me, it was good because I was able to resolve my grievances and get an opportunity to build a personal relationship with the elders of the Meng, and it was good because I could take care of both the cause and the practical benefit of Manryukwon.
‘You won’t be able to mess with me under Sohyeongeom’s protection. There will be no other option for Manpower-Kwon.’
It was a satisfactory result for everyone except Hwang Bo-jin, who was caught in the middle.
“······.”
Man Likwon tapped the table with his index finger making a loud sound.
The table caved in with a light finger pointing.
It was an amazing feat.
Should we really say that he is a martial artist from the famous Hwangbo family, a renowned martial artist?
I could pierce the table with my fingers, but I didn’t have the confidence to make the holes that uniformly and precisely.
“Khahahaha!”
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Suddenly, Wan Liquan burst into laughter.
A noise that resonates throughout the guesthouse.
A commotion broke out as guests staying in other rooms were so startled that they ran out of the guest room.
“I understand why that fox-like old man likes you so much.”
“······.”
“Okay, how specifically do you plan to show your sincerity?”
“I don’t know if my sincerity will be conveyed to this extent…”
I took out a bundle of slips from my pocket and placed them on the table.
Hwang Bo-jin’s mouth dropped open.
Man Likwon picked it up with a satisfied expression and kept it in his arms.
“Now that the old problem has been resolved, I hope to see you smiling next time.”
A softer tone than before.
Although it was not that much of a sum compared to what he had paid as a bribe to Sohyeongeom, it seemed to have been enough to change Man Likwon’s mind.
“Thank you for your generous forgiveness.”
“I’ll have a drink soon. “We officially set a date and location.”
“It is an honour.”
Hwang Bo-jin, who had been rolling her eyes and shaking her neck like Zara, made a haggard expression.
I politely bid farewell to Man Rek-kwon and left the guesthouse with light steps.
I became acquainted with the elders of the tribe and laid the foundation for building a good relationship.
It was worth taking the risk and answering Man Lien Quan’s call.
I stretched and muttered.
‘Now all I have to do is win the competition.’
* * *
The day when the finals of the non-musical competition are held.
I stood on the large non-stage with the other participants and took a quick look around.
The stands were crowded with spectators from all over.
Not only the seats but also the standing seats were packed with people.
The other participants, who felt the pressure, looked nervous.
‘There are more women than I thought.’
Among the 128 participants, the proportion of women was about 25%.
People say that there is a difference between men and women in martial arts, but this is only limited to experts who have surpassed a certain level.
The difference in physical abilities between men and women could never be taken lightly.
Of course, at the entry level to martial arts, the male side had an overwhelming advantage.
There were also issues such as social status and negative perceptions.
In reality, most martial artists were men.
The woman’s ratio would not have been even five cents, let alone one half.
‘Looking at their clothes, it looks like many of them are from the Old Daemun faction or the Five Generations.’
As I was thinking about this and that, an old man with a familiar face came up onto the non-stage.
In an instant, the old man’s gaze and mine intersected.
I slowly turned my head with a shocked expression.
The Murim lord of the time, Joo Hwa-baek.
He appeared at the stadium in person for the opening ceremony.
I don’t know why, but there was a pleasant smile on his face.
He stood on the podium in the center of the off-stage and read a long and verbose congratulatory speech with great energy in his voice.
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who came this far, and I am proud of the participants who made it this far despite fierce competition.
The useless talk continued for a long time.
Not only the participants lined up in a row under the scorching sun, but even the audience looked bored.
“······More than.”
How much time has passed like that?
Finally, the announcement everyone had been waiting for was made.
“Let’s begin the first match of the finals.”
Wow!
Deafening shouts echoed throughout the stadium.
* * *
Same time.
Outside the stadium, people who had not been able to get tickets were busily walking around looking for ticket scalpers.
“Whoa.”
Seo Ho-sun sighed and walked around the stadium.
‘There’s no way I can get a ticket.’
In any case, there was an order from Yeonsun to buy tickets and watch the game, even if it meant paying a premium to a scalper.
It was as obvious as seeing fire that if I gave up and went back like this, I would end up hitting the temple.
‘But you can’t break in by climbing over the wall.’
Infiltration was impossible due to the men’s soldiers who were on strict guard in various places.
If it had been a dark night, I could have at least tried.
Well, he was walking around with a restless expression like a scared puppy for a while.
“omg!”
A woman appeared in front of him like a ghost.
Because his face was covered with cotton thread, his features were unrecognizable.
Seo Ho-seon, startled, took a step back and put his hand on his waist.
“It’s me. “Mr. Seo Musa.”
“······?”
“This is Cheon Ga-ryeong.”
“ah!”
Seo Ho-seon sighed in relief and relaxed his posture.
“I almost lost my liver” is an expression used in times like this.
What kind of woman pops out without a trace?
If she was so surprised that she had honed her skills as a assassin through rigorous training, it would not be surprising for the general public to mistake her for a ghost.
“Take this.”
“What is this?”
“It’s a seating chart.”
“yes? Why are you doing this to me?”
“I received a request.”
“······?”
Seo Ho-seon’s eyes trembled slightly as he looked at the ticket with a puzzled expression.
It was surprising that the seats were not standing seats, and they were even seats in the front row, close to the non-stage.
He looked at the ticket in his hand and at Cheon Ji-ryeong in turn with a surprised expression.
“Where on earth do you get something like this?”
“I bought it from a scalper.”
“Scalper? “When I was looking for it, I couldn’t see it at all…”
“There is a way.”
Cheon Ga-ryeong responded with a humorous voice, pointing to the stadium with his index finger.
“How about we go in first? “I think it will start soon.”
“Oh, yes.”
Seo Ho-seon hurriedly nodded and followed Cheon Ga-ryeong into the stadium.
The first game started as soon as we took our assigned seats.
At that moment, Yeonsun was standing on the podium and confronting a late Jisoo.
Taegeuk symbol drawn on the sleeve of the clothes.
Yeonsun’s first opponent was a Taoist from the Shaman faction.
“Huh!”
“What a beauty!”
The audience was agitated by the appearance of a young female monk with a beautiful appearance.
Onlookers unilaterally cheered her on.
There were even people who jeered at Yeonsun.
Seo Ho-seon clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘You’re missing out even without Daejinwoon.’
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