Episode 228
Namhakgeom, who had attracted the attention of the middle school students, took a breath.
He then looked at me with eyes full of complex emotions and said.
“It gives the Sacheon branch head the authority to act on behalf of Maeng Ju-ryeong (盟主令) in times of emergency.”
“······!”
The air in the conference room was frozen cold.
Even Sohyeongeom, who always showed a relaxed attitude, looked embarrassed at the unexpected and unconventional proposal.
Master of Suzaku Hwaseongdo (火性刀) stood up from his seat with a very angry expression.
“What do you mean!”
“I know you’re surprised, but just calm down and sit down. “It’s in front of where the Lord Maeng is.”
“I have no intention of denying that the Sacheon branch manager has made a great contribution! But the authority to act on behalf of Lord Maeng in times of emergency! “It’s too much!”
“As you said, the Sacheon branch manager has made a great contribution. “That too several times.”
“······.”
“It’s natural that opinions differ depending on one’s perspective. There may be people like you who think it’s excessive, and there may also be people who think that if you don’t do this much, you won’t be able to save your face. Of course, in my case it is the latter.”
The authority to act on behalf of Lord Maeng in times of emergency.
At first glance, it might not seem right.
Especially if someone who is not involved in the story listens.
In fact, a puzzled look appeared on the face of Woo Hwayeon, who was sitting next to me.
He looked like he couldn’t understand why they were so upset.
‘I don’t know what the wind is blowing.’
In fact, I was also surprised.
I never thought that none other than Namhakgeom would make such a suggestion.
‘Is it because I have Hwang Ho-jin with me?’
Acting on behalf of the leader meant temporarily taking over the role of the leader.
Here, ordinary people who are not part of the group would have these questions in mind.
As a member of the Murim Alliance, it was natural to carry out the orders of the leader.
One could have thought, “Where is the power and authority?”
‘There’s a big difference.’
This was the critical difference between those who had authority and those who did not.
In the former case, reporting after the event is possible.
After committing an act in the name of the lord, you can later be reviewed to see if it was an act that was in good faith.
Simply put, it meant that it was possible to arbitrarily guess the leader’s will and issue orders.
In a way, it could be said that it was natural for the Great Master of Suzaku to be so angry.
‘Because it is a power that has a lot of room for abuse.’
Of course, if it is revealed that you have abused your authority, your position will be forfeited and you will be punished accordingly.
“Do you remember what Yeongseong Dojang said earlier about giving the Sacheon Branch Chief the position of Hwagak Deputy Head?”
“······?”
“At the time, the Sacheon branch manager refused the promotion and said this. The current Sacheon branch is said to be in chaos due to a large-scale purge. “You can’t just walk away without cleaning up after what happened.”
“······That’s right.”
“The person concerned is refusing promotion. It is virtually impossible to properly reward the Sacheon branch manager. However, we cannot go beyond just handing out gold coins and silk.”
“······.”
“So shouldn’t we give them at least some reasonable authority? “If we don’t do even this much, what kind of leader would have a burning sense of publicness?”
Of course, there were not many people within the group who had this authority.
The four leaders of the Four Gods, plus Zhuge Huan, a Meng soldier.
Even the elders of the Meng did not have this unprecedented authority.
‘There are probably a few people in the shadow department who have acting authority.’
At the very least, it was clear that it was not a power that could be held in the hands of a single branch leader.
Sohyeongeom, who was quietly watching the battle of words between the two men and women, raised his wrinkled mouth and said.
“Namhakgeom’s opinion also makes sense.”
Master Suzaku narrowed his eyebrows and looked in the direction of Sohyeongeom.
Sohyeongeom crossed his arms with a gentle expression, as if ignoring the gaze, and continued talking.
“Isn’t he the Sacheon branch manager and no one else? Considering the courage and chivalry he has shown so far, it is safe to say that he will not abuse his acting authority.”
“······.”
“What do you think?”
He looked back at Man Lik-kwon, who was sitting next to him, and asked.
Man Rikkwon, with a chuckle, nodded and answered.
“That’s my opinion too.”
“I think it’s okay.”
Manjunggeom and Namgung Jonghyun sneakily intervened and expressed their opinions.
Then, an elder from the Jeomchang faction opened his mouth as if he had been waiting.
“I think it’s good too.”
As many as four people came forward and said they agreed.
It was an instant for the trend to turn.
Master Suzaku bit his lip tightly and placed his butt on the chair.
Judging by the way he frowned and closed his eyes, he seemed to be quite displeased with the current situation.
“It’s an acting authority…”
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Joo Hwa-baek, who was tapping the table with his index finger, exchanged glances with Zhuge Huan, who was standing behind him.
It seemed like they were discussing something over the phone.
“It would be better to first listen to the opinions of the parties involved.”
“It is an authority undeserved for me, but if I receive it, I will be careful not to disgrace the Lord’s name.”
“You’re saying you don’t hate it.”
“······.”
How could you refuse?
In fact, it’s the best reward I can receive right now.
There was no reason to turn down a prepared meal.
“good night. “I will send an official letter to the Sacheon branch later.”
“thank you.”
One thing that bothered me was why Namhakgeom was helping me.
I felt like there was a need to investigate this part separately.
And so the discussion about the reward came to an end.
“Okay, let’s move on to the next item. First of all, let’s start with the issue of treatment of princesses…”
“Before we discuss anything, I would like to ask you something. If you don’t mind, wouldn’t you give me a chance to speak?”
Before Joo Hwa-baek could finish speaking, Woo Hwayeon raised her hand and raised her voice.
Several elders, including the Sanghyeolgeom (上血劍), frowned.
It seemed like he thought Woo Hwayeon’s behavior was rude.
“Tell me.”
“I want to go to the Sacheon branch along with the cooperative. Please allow it.”
“To the Sacheon branch? “Are you serious?”
“yes.”
The conference room became noisy due to the sudden declaration.
I looked back at Woo Hwayeon with a puzzled expression and muttered.
Why is this woman like this again?
* * *
“Are you sure you’re okay?”
On the way back to the accommodation after leaving the conference room.
As I was walking in silence, I turned to the side and asked a question.
Woo Hwayeon, who was walking side by side, nodded and answered.
“If you are going to live abroad anyway, it would be better to choose a place where you know people.”
“The Sacheon branch is different from the main branch of the Murim Alliance. Due to a lack of manpower, it is not possible to recruit people to assist Sojeo. “It will be difficult to be treated like a VIP.”
“it’s okay. Because I can do my work myself. As I said before, I hope you feel comfortable with me. “Don’t worry about things like status or position.”
“Your personal safety may be at risk.”
“I have the skills to protect myself. Also, I don’t think it would be safe just because I stayed at Maeng’s headquarters.”
“what do you mean?”
“Have you not noticed? “What kind of looks were on me during the meeting?”
“······.”
“In particular, the look in the eyes of the elder who was called the spiritual seal was unusual.”
Yeongseong Dojang was an elder from the Cheongseong faction, and had previously insisted that I be given the position of Hwagakbujuju.
“Whoa.”
I scratched the back of my head and sighed.
Now I think I understand what Woo Hwayeon was thinking when she decided to move to the Sacheon branch.
When I think about it, I didn’t even know it was natural.
From her perspective, the headquarters of the Murim Alliance would not be a place where she could stay safely.
‘What was the leader thinking when he accepted Woo Hwa-yeon’s request?’
I don’t know what the intention behind this decision was, but Joo Hwa-yeon willingly accepted Woo Hwayeon’s request.
Despite opposition from some.
“By the way, do you remember what you promised me?”
“······?”
As I tilted my head in response to Woo Hwayeon’s question, I recalled a conversation I had with her at a drinking party in the past.
[I want to see it with my own eyes at least once. I can’t believe such a large lake exists.]
[If Sojeo visits Jungwon someday, I will personally guide you.]
[You must keep that promise.]
“······ah.”
Now that I think about it, I promised her that I would show her a tour of Dongdong Lake.
It was a formality, but I had no idea that he still remembered it.
“Luckily, it looks like you haven’t forgotten.”
“I will find some time soon.”
“I will expect.”
A soft smile appeared on Woo Hwa-yeon’s lips.
I returned my gaze to the front and smiled bitterly.
Although I had to take on a burdensome burden, there were some good things about it.
Additional personnel could be assigned to the Sacheon branch under the pretext of monitoring and protecting the princess.
‘Soon, I will be able to officially bring in Jeolyeong-gaek and Seo Ho-seon as my subordinates.’
* * *
Two days later, Jinshi (辰時).
After finishing my fortune-telling, I left the lodgings and walked around Masil at a leisurely pace.
The time we agreed to go to see Woo Hwayeon and Dong Dongho was 5 o’clock.
There was still quite a bit of time left.
“Ha!”
“Hey!”
The spirit of the martial artists in training pierced my ears.
Although it was impossible to look inside the training hall because it was covered by a high wall, the level of the dancers could be gauged just by the momentum flowing out.
I walked for a while while letting out a soft exclamation of exclamation.
“Kite Sohyeop?”
A familiar face came into view.
A woman appeared from across the street, walking slowly towards me and speaking to me.
“What brings you here?”
Dobong (刀鳳), Paengyeonji.
She was a direct blood relative of the Hebei Peng family and a heroine who reached the semifinals of the Yongfeng branch.
I narrowed my eyebrows and made eye contact with her.
I couldn’t figure out why she was at Maeng’s headquarters at this time.
“Rather, I would like to ask. “I visited the headquarters of the Maeng Dynasty on official business, but isn’t Sojeo not even a Maeng Dao?”
“I came after receiving orders from the head of the family.”
“······?”
“You instructed me to take them to the Murim Alliance.”
Peng Yeonji pointed to the men lined up behind him and said.
All of them were wearing military uniforms embroidered with patterns symbolizing Paengga, and overall, they were younger in age.
The man at the head of the group caught my eye.
‘what?’
martial arts,
