Episode 326
Beyond the thick iron bars.
A man was lying unconscious.
The plum blossoms drawn on the sleeves of his clothes made us guess his identity.
Cheon Ga-ryeong, who was bending down to look at the man’s face, said as if he was throwing something out.
-Cheonhwi Dojo.
-Are you a disciple of the Cheonja Dorimbae area?
– Maehwageomsu (梅花劍殊), who is known to have died on the day the communist faction collapsed. I understand that he is a person who has been evaluated as one of the top 100 experts, and that he has a high reputation in Shaanxi.
The scream that shook the entire underground space was probably made by the Taoist in front of us.
I nodded and muttered to myself.
‘It is certainly.’
I passed through various places on my way here.
There was also a room equipped with advanced security equipment whose purpose was unknown, and a warehouse where various drugs, including narcotics, were stored.
Everything I saw with my eyes proved it.
That the hypothesis I came up with was true.
‘Crazy guys. ‘You’re thinking of recycling the prisoners by turning them into gingerbread.’
In my past life, I remembered seeing a related book at the Tianlong Bookstore.
A few books that were directly managed by the master of Wei Shu.
‘I was curious, so I skimmed through it, but the content didn’t interest me, so I quickly closed the bookcase.’
After destroying the target’s mind, it undergoes continuous brainwashing to turn it into a faithful servant who only follows its master’s orders.
The theory has been established, but no one has succeeded in actually implementing it until now.
However, it seemed that Sima Xuhuan had improved and perfected that inhumane secret technique.
‘I can’t believe it. An absolute master who held the throne of the Ten Heavenly Emperors could barely withstand brainwashing and became Sima Xuhuan’s servant?’
The reason why I could not think of the possibility of Kangsi-hwa until now was simple.
Because I had vague beliefs based on common sense.
The belief that it is impossible to completely brainwash and manipulate an unmanned person who has surpassed a certain level.
But at this moment, that belief was shattered.
If it is possible to turn a ghost into a ginger poem, then it must be said that in fact, there is no warrior in this world that Sima Seju cannot brainwash.
‘Of course, it would have been possible thanks to the support of the Demonic Cult.’
Acquiring a vision, securing funds, supplying drones to be used as materials, etc.
Either way, it was not something that Sima Shiga could have done on his own.
The entire foundation for the work was probably prepared by the Demonic Church.
But even taking that into account, it was clear that Sima Seju had accomplished a great feat.
The problem is that it is an achievement from the Demonic Cult’s point of view, but from the Baekdo Martial Arts’ point of view, it is a disaster.
‘It felt strange somehow.’
Now I think I understand why the brainwashed prisoners were not placed in the Gaju battle.
Perhaps the reason why Changgui was unable to detect the presence of Cheon Ga-ryeong was because he lost his autonomy when he became a Jiangshi, and as a result, his ability to track down enemies was greatly reduced.
Presumably, the martial artists who became Gangshi had their overall capabilities, as well as their detection abilities, reduced.
‘The reason why Changgui’s body is covered with heavy iron armor is probably to complement its monotonous movements.’
If you think about it that way, the front and back fit together perfectly.
It was worth taking the risk and hiding in the underground space.
Now that I had all the information I needed, it was time to get out of Sega and take action.
-What are you going to do with Cheonhwi’s seal?
-I have to leave it behind. It is unknown to what extent the brainwashing has progressed, and when the captives are locked away, the Samase family will become aware of the presence of the intruder. Above all, I don’t have the confidence to safely get out of Sega while carrying a lot of luggage.
-I’m worried. How will Cheonwoo Dojang react when he finds out about this?
-······My head already hurts.
I pressed my index finger to my throbbing forehead and sighed.
* * *
-Good work.
-You’re not going to call me again after less than half a day, right?
-don’t worry. Even though I am an evil boss, I am not without that much blood and tears.
-You have human blood flowing through your body too? It’s an amazing story.
-······.
Cheon Ga-ryeong and I returned safely to the Allied camp.
I had to wait until late at night to move while avoiding people’s eyes, which delayed my return considerably.
After ordering Cheon Ji-ryeong to rest in his personal barracks, a meeting was immediately convened.
Six people sat around a circular table.
Me and Damun, Ak Yeo-ryeong and Ak Kang-yoon, Hwang Bo-gak and Hwang Bo-hoon.
It was Ak Yeo-ryeong who took the lead.
“I’m glad you came back safely.”
“It is thanks to the help of Lord White Lang.”
“So, was there any result?”
“yes. “I have confirmed the number of secrets that Sima Shigeju has hidden.”
Hwang Bo-gak, who was looking back and forth between Ak Yeo-ryeong and me with an expression of confusion, opened his eyes wide.
It seemed like he finally realized that I had infiltrated the Sima family and gathered information.
This is also the reason why the evil Yeo-ryeong suddenly bombarded the Simase family with sound waves from dawn.
“Okay, what exactly is that secret number?”
“It’s Changgui.”
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“······what?”
The evil woman’s face hardened.
She wasn’t the only one surprised.
Everyone except Damun, who heard the story before the meeting started, looked shocked.
“Chang-gwi, is the person you mentioned the person I’m thinking of?”
“That’s probably right.”
“······.”
“He is the head of the Shinchang Yang family and an absolute master who once held the first rank of the Ten Heavenly Emperors. That Changgui is now in Simajie.”
“He wasn’t dead?”
“I think the Demon Cult may have intentionally spread the rumor that he is dead.”
“Why on earth is Chang Gui helping Sima Shiga?”
“After checking, it turned out that he was not staying at Sega of his own accord.”
“then? Are you receiving threats from the Demonic Cult?”
“It would be better if it were like that. He had been brainwashed by the secret arts of the Demonic Cult. “He has become a servant who faithfully carries out whatever commands he receives from Sima Seju.”
“······That’s a bad joke.”
“I wish it were just a joke.”
“Are you asking us to believe that now?”
“It may be hard to believe, but unfortunately it is true. “There is no reason for me to spill false information that would confuse the Allied Forces.”
“Huh.”
A sigh escaped the evil woman’s lips.
Unlike his question as if it was really true, he seemed to trust what I said.
Hwang Bo-gak, who was staring at me with half-confident eyes, tapped the table with his index finger and opened his mouth.
“I want to ask you something.”
“Please speak.”
“It’s a secret technique that brainwashes even absolute experts and uses them like limbs. “If such a convenient method exists, why didn’t the Demonic Cult use it sooner?”
“This is because there is no one other than Sima Shigeju who can actually implement that secret art.”
“Does that mean Sima Seju is that bad?”
“The famous family of Jinbeop, who was once comparable to the Zhuge family, is the Sima family. “The current head of the family is the person who has mastered all of Sega’s vision.”
“Hmm.”
“When limited to the field of defense, Sima Seju is a skill that ranks among the top three players in the entire midfield. Although the influence and scale of the Sima family is far less than that of the Zhuge family, his individual capabilities must be viewed separately.”
“I understand.”
“If you’ve heard this far, you’re probably guessing, but Chang Gui is not the only brainwashed warrior. Yujeonggeom, Yeoyeongaek, Baeksado, etc. “Several hundred great-level warriors were discovered within the premises of the Sima family.”
“That’s a scary story. “I thought the Allied Forces were far ahead in terms of military power, but doesn’t that mean that’s necessarily true?”
“Not only that.”
“Is there something else?”
“The White Bone Demon Emperor is within Sega.”
“······It is a point-and-enter view. If you are a White Bone Demon Emperor, isn’t he an absolute expert who holds the first place in the eight great demon armies?”
“I haven’t seen him in person, but considering Simase’s executives mentioned his nickname, it’s almost certain.”
As I glanced around, I saw Hwang Bo-hoon, the Great Lord of Heaven, with an anxious expression on his face.
I couldn’t tell if I was just taking advantage of the atmosphere or if my composure was truly broken.
Even if it were the former, I would have been very embarrassed inside.
It was revealed that Sega, with whom it had been doing business on a regular basis, was preparing a bigger conspiracy than anyone could have imagined.
There was one additional fact that I confirmed before leaving Sima Sega.
All of the children that Hwang Bo-hun had recently sold to Sima Sega were learning magic arts.
『P.S. – Recently, the overall age of missing people has increased.』
The words written on the information sheet that Hao Wen sent me earlier flashed through my mind.
The fact that the average age of kidnapped children had increased probably meant that Simase had requested it from Hwang Bo-hoon.
So, why did Sima Shiga make such a request?
If you are going to teach martial arts, it is common knowledge among all martial arts people that the earlier you introduce them, the better.
The answer was simple.
The growth rate of a demon is much faster than that of a practitioner of the True Mind Method.
No matter how much usable power was raised, if the target was too young, it could not be put into the field.
That is why the average age of practitioners was intentionally raised.
So that once it reaches a certain level, it can be immediately utilized for full power.
‘I need to think of a way to get rid of Hwang Bo-hoon soon.’
Wow!
I looked away from Hwang Bo-hoon and slapped my palms together to brighten the heavy atmosphere.
The waves filled with inner energy spread out and awakened the minds of the middle school students who were lost in their own thoughts.
“It looks like the decisive battle will have to be brought forward.”
“What does that mean?”
“If you didn’t know, you wouldn’t know. “Now that I know, I can’t waste any more time.”
“I am against it. If the enemy’s power is at a level that cannot be ignored, shouldn’t you move as carefully as possible? “We’ll have to find a way to break the brainwashing.”
“Even if the number of victims increases by the time delayed?”
“victim?”
“Even now, prisoners are being brainwashed. “After a while, they will become the full force of the Simase family and point their swords at us.”
“······!”
Hwang Bo-gak’s mouth opened slightly.
It was a face that said he hadn’t even thought about it up to that point.
“Once you have been brainwashed, there is no going back. Words are brainwashing, a process that completely destroys a person’s personality and puts a new personality on top of it. “You may think this is harsh, but there is no clear way to restore them.”
“Is there really no way?”
“You can turn pottery into powder, but you can’t collect that powder and make it into pottery again, right? “It’s the same thing.”
“but······.”
“Of course, there may be a glimmer of possibility. If you take care of it with utmost sincerity for several years or decades, you may see improvement. But such things should not be considered on the battlefield. They are enemies. “We cannot put our troops at risk for that slim possibility.”
“······.”
“It’s not just that. Sima Seju’s abilities were recognized by Ma Jyoju. He dispatched the Eight Great Demon Army and entrusted them with the role of guard and surveillance, so there is no need to say more. “I don’t know what moves the Demonic Cult will make to help Sima Sega.”
Although many unexpected variables emerged, the Allied forces still had the upper hand in terms of military power.
There is also a secret passage leading to the inside of Sega, so the possibility of our team losing is low.
‘Even if we have to make sacrifices, we must reach a conclusion before new variables arise.’
It was also important to keep in mind that the existence of a secret passage could be discovered.
I know that there is currently a ban on drinking alcohol throughout Simase, but I couldn’t relax.
“The reason we decided to form a siege and watch Sima Sega’s reaction was because we had expectations that we might be able to resolve the matter in a peaceful way. “We waited for Sima Shiga, who was isolated, to voluntarily surrender.”
“······.”
“But now I know that the possibilities endlessly converge on emptiness. So we have to move now.”
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