Episode 110
‘indeed… … .’
I let out an exclamation to myself.
That’s how it should be.
If you are an elder, you should do at least this much.
The shamelessness of requesting an illegal match from Jisoo later, who has not yet joined the team, for the sake of Sogaju, the former member of Sega!
The term “iron-faced skin” must have been referring to something like this.
It could be said that this is a virtue that must be learned as a person who wants to become an elder in the future.
Manjunggeom said, handing over a scroll wrapped in a silk cloth.
“Here is a letter with the head of the family’s seal. “Read it.”
“······.”
The content of the letter was lengthy, but ultimately the gist was this.
Namgung Seong-Hoon, the owner of the small family of Sega, has a weak position as he is the son of a second wife with a humble background.
The first wife is looking for every opportunity to bring him down from Sogaju’s position.
He needs performance to solidify his position.
Therefore, there is a need to win the Yongbong branch.
‘This is so… … .’
I felt somewhat sorry.
Namgung Seong-Hoon had enough skills to aim for the championship.
In fact, he was the person who won the Yongbong branch in his previous life.
If history had not changed due to my intervention, he would have been able to solidify his position based on his outstanding skills.
Of course, if you ask me if I had the intention to lose on purpose, that wasn’t the case.
“I’ll be honest. “I have watched all of your final matches so far.”
“······.”
“And I have come to a conclusion. “Sung Hoon will never be able to defeat you.”
“Is that why you came to see me like this?”
“I thought a lot about it before coming. “No matter how much it is for Seonghun’s sake, in some ways it can also be said to be an act of trampling on his pride.”
“The conversation we had here today will not reach anyone else’s ears. “I promise.”
“Thank you.”
Manjunggeom sighed, ‘Huh.’
He relaxed his neck and continued speaking in a serious tone.
“You know because you read the letter, but Seonghun must win the Yongbong branch. “Not only that child’s life, but the future of the family is at stake.”
“It’s a pretty heavy story.”
“The first wife is aiming for one thing. “The plan is to kick out Seonghun and put his own son in the position of Sogaju.”
“······.”
“A situation like that should never happen. “If that poor guy becomes the head of the family, the Namgung family will be finished.”
“Is that possible? “It’s a family with hundreds of years of tradition.”
“It’s not like an exaggeration. “Not only me but many others are worried about the future of our family.”
“I’m curious since you say that. “What kind of person is this that makes you criticize me like that?”
“Nearly two hundred and forty years old.”
“yes?”
“Namgoong-sang, that guy weighs 240 geun. How negligent must a man who is said to be the son of a warrior be so negligent in taking care of himself!”
“······.”
I felt like I could understand Manjunggeom’s feelings a little bit.
A talented person who was born as a child of a prestigious family and grew up receiving various supports from a young age is a fat pig.
Gasol’s gaze may not have been kind.
“Anyway, please. “Can’t you lose the match tomorrow?”
“Even if I lose, Namgung Seonghun Sohyeop will have to win two more matches to win.”
“You don’t have to worry about that part. “I can guarantee that among the contestants other than you, there will be no one who can beat Seonghoon.”
“······.”
“What can I do? “Would you please do me a favor?”
I placed my left hand on my forehead and closed my eyes.
I already had the answer in my head, but I thought I should at least show that I was thinking about it.
“If you grant me a favor, not only will I pay you a price equivalent to the winning prize, but I will also provide you with various conveniences when you join the club in the future.”
There was no feeling of attraction.
For the Namgung family, it was good to be able to put an end to the issue of succession, and for me, it was good to have a strong ally who could solve problems that would arise due to my poor background.
It was a mutually beneficial proposal.
There were two critical problems.
Firstly, you cannot get the special benefits that are only given to the winners of the competition.
Second, there was a gap in achievements.
The winner of the business competition is given the privilege of applying to the department of his/her choice.
Moreover, his experience of winning big competitions would be of great help in becoming an elder in the future.
I said, looking straight into Manjunggeom’s eyes.
“sorry. “It is an attractive offer, but it may be difficult to accept.”
“Why?”
“There are circumstances where I cannot step down.”
“I don’t know what the circumstances are, but I don’t think it would be serious enough to risk being looked down upon by the Namgung family.”
Manjunggeom’s voice sank low.
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I laughed inwardly.
‘Asking in a low-key manner doesn’t work, so he threatens me right away.’
He was truly a model for elders.
I thought that someday I would like to be like that.
“Is there anyone in the world who would want to be with the Namgung family? However, I have a prior agreement with senior Sohyeongeom. I must keep it.”
“Sohyeongeom?”
Manjunggeom looked perplexed.
I guess I didn’t expect that the nickname Sohyeongeom would come out of my mouth.
“Because you promised something… … .”
“I can’t tell you that far. If you have any questions, please ask senior Sohyeongeom directly.”
“······.”
Around the time the final match of the tournament was held, the death of the assassin was scheduled to be widely publicized.
By now, Sohyeongeom must have been busy making preparations.
“Could you please reconsider?”
“sorry.”
“What a pity. “I thought we could become good friends with you.”
“I don’t think there is any need to be hostile to each other.”
“When you rejected my offer, a wall was created between us.”
“I don’t think the answer is to just ask me to play illegally.”
“······?”
“I understand that the first wife of the head of the Namgung family is a blood relative of the owner of the Geumryong Sangdan.”
Geumryong Sangdan (金龍商團).
A huge merchant that holds the top spot among the ten largest merchants in the world.
As it was a merchant that distributed rice produced in the rich and fertile lands of Honam and Gangseo to various parts of the central plains, the scale of accumulated wealth was so enormous that it was beyond imagination.
However, even the great Golden Dragon Company could not do anything about natural disasters.
A great famine occurs two years later.
Geumryong Trading Company, which had lost its main source of income as local farming collapsed, would suffer a huge blow.
In the end, they will not be able to maintain their status as top teenagers and will be reduced to just that.
In other words, it was only for the next two years that the first wife of the Namgung family would be able to exercise her power.
Even if Namgung Seong-hoon did not win the Yongbong branch, he would have been able to solidify his position with ease thanks to the support of Gasol.
‘The problem is that even if I tell you this, there is no way Manjunggeom will agree.’
I raised my index finger and said in a humorous voice.
“If we cannot increase the position of Namgung Seong-hoon’s small cooperative, why not lower the position of the other side?”
“What on earth are you talking about?”
I took out the red gem from my chest and placed it on the table.
“This is a symbol that symbolizes that the holder is a distinguished guest of Hwayang Sangdan.”
“Hwayang Sangdan?! “Are you sure you’re talking about a caravan from Zhejiang?”
“It is the law of the world that when there are competitors, the supply price of goods falls.”
“No way, what you’re trying to say is…” … .”
“Anyway, if Namgung Seong-Hoon’s small cooperative ascends to the top of the family, the relationship with Geumryong Trading Company will inevitably be neglected. “Then wouldn’t we need a friendly force to replace it?”
“Huh… … .”
“I will build your leg.”
Good sister and good suggestion from brother-in-law.
It was good for the Namgung family because they could solve their problems, and it was good for Hwayang Sangdan, which is in the midst of pioneering a new sales route, because it could acquire a large number of customers.
Of course, it was nice that I could also make a profit without giving up on winning the competition.
“How is it.”
“······.”
“Do you like my proposal?”
Manjunggeom’s eyes shook as if hit by a typhoon.
* * *
Wow!
The Palgang match of the non-mulling competition was held with great success.
As soon as I declared the start, I unleashed the first attack of the Wolyeonggeom and put pressure on my opponent.
“Sigh!”
Namgung Seong-Hoon skillfully selected only the real grass and crushed it, then walked backwards to increase the distance.
He was definitely on a different level from the contestants he had faced so far.
Should we say that he is a person who learned martial arts directly from the King of Swords?
Kaang!
Let’s go!
He never overdid it.
They observed this direction while maintaining a certain distance, and made sharp counterattacks whenever possible.
The Namgung family’s sword technique contains the techniques of heavy swords.
Even if it was Cheonwoo Dojang, I judged that it would not be able to stand a chance against Namgung Seonghun.
‘It looks like he was hiding his state.’
The beginning of the peak at the age of mid-twenties.
It was a talent worthy of being called a genius.
‘but.’
Brain energy was overlaid on the surface of the sword, which was filled with shimmering energy.
Did he instinctively feel that the power contained in the sword strike was unusual?
Namgung Seong-Hoon gave up trying to fight back and dodged the attack by flipping his new type.
‘I knew it would come out like that.’
It is good to be cautious, but you must also know how to gamble when dealing with a high-level warrior.
Because if you don’t do that, you’ll never get a chance.
I went straight into the gap between my opponents.
With his back against the opponent’s abdomen, he stepped forward and twisted his body.
Cheolsango (鐵山靠).
Whoops!
Namgung Sung-Hoon’s new model flew through the air.
When he managed to get his balance right and landed at the edge of the off-stage, the illusion of the Wolyeonggeom was already rushing in, filling his entire front.
Twenty-third herbivory, Suwol (水月).
Countless phantom blades passed through Namgung Seonghun’s body.
He used his family’s sword techniques with great spirit to erase illusions, but was eventually pushed by a surprise flying sword and fell to the bottom of the stage.
“victor! Yeonsun!”
The referee raised his voice as if he was waiting.
Huge cheers filled the stadium.
‘Now there are two games left.’
I relaxed my neck and stepped down from the stage, making a ‘tap’ sound.
The end of the Yongbong branch is not far away.
* * *
‘What is this again?’
That night.
Another guest came to Cheonho Gaekjan.
The old man who introduced himself as an elder of the Kunlun Sect said this to me.
“I’ll tell you straight. Could it be possible for you to intentionally lose in the final match? “I will make sure the case is not disappointing.”
I glared at the old man with an annoyed expression.
Has this old man gone senile?
Are you trying to placate me by giving me an inferior position?
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