Episode 371
I knew well about Zhuge Hye’s abilities.
It would definitely be of great help to have her as part of the reinforcements.
This is especially true because Sima Yun, who took the family’s survivors to Guizhou, has not yet returned.
What was at issue was the intention of the general military.
Zhuge Huan did not want her to set foot on the battlefield.
I don’t know the exact reason, but it couldn’t have been simply to prevent her from being in danger.
If you were worried about that, you wouldn’t have let her participate in the rescue mission four years ago.
If I accepted her request, there was a high probability that I would come into conflict with the Black Night Army and, by extension, the military department.
‘The reason there has been no significant friction between the Cheonan Inspector General’s investigation team and the Heukyadae is because there was an implicit promise not to touch each other.’
What if the relationship between the two parties sours because of Zhuge Hye?
A conflict was bound to occur one way or another.
This was precisely the reason why I was unable to come up with a clear answer and was troubled.
“Was that too much to ask?”
There was a hint of bitterness on Zhuge Hye’s expression.
The moment she let out a small sigh and was about to say hello and leave.
I opened my mouth as if to catch her steps.
“great.”
“······!”
Zhuge Hye’s movements suddenly stopped.
She looked back with an expression of disbelief and asked in a trembling voice.
“Are you serious?”
“yes.”
If you think about it, she owed you something.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to pay it back at this point.
[Baekyeondan (百硏丹). This is an internal injury medicine recently developed by a member of our family.]
[This is a gift I prepared with great care for a close friend. Please do not refuse.]
It was a time when I was worried about the side effects of using Pokjam Magic Ball.
I remembered that Zhuge Hye asked me how I was doing and gave me a precious medicine for internal injuries as a gift.
Favor for favor.
If you receive something, shouldn’t you also give something?
‘There is no need to worry about the military department more than necessary.’
The military branch also seemed to want to maintain an amicable relationship.
I didn’t think that Zhuge Huan would hastily oppose me.
‘It is a well-known fact that now that the alliance of Wu Ji-jin and Meng Gyeong is certain, the Black Army will closely watch the actions of Cheonan Inspector-General. ‘We cannot have a friendly relationship with the military forever.’
So even if we had to get into trouble with the military over this, it wasn’t a big loss.
It’s just that the timing is brought forward.
‘It may be a loss right now, but if you think of it as an investment for the future, it’s not that bad.’
Zhuge Hui is a talent that the general military is keeping an eye on.
He was someone who would become an executive in the military department in the near future.
Perhaps he would succeed Zhuge Huan and ascend to the position of Commander-in-Chief.
If you score points when the opportunity comes, it will come back to you as a big profit in the future.
“Could you please serve as my lieutenant for a while?”
“of course.”
“Please take care of me.”
I hugged him lightly with a smile on my face.
Zhuge Hye, whose face was red, urgently bowed his head and answered.
“thank you. “We will definitely help you.”
* * *
“I received a mission and went to the battlefield.”
“Battlefield?”
Wu Jiajin’s eyes narrowed.
Woo Hwayeon, who was sitting next to me, looked surprised.
“They say the demonic forces have started to move.”
“Wasn’t the Cheonan Inspectorate the agency that inspects the inside of the Murim Alliance?”
“That is true, but since it is an emergency situation, there is no time to discuss roles.”
“You must be out of your mind to have something happen as soon as you return to the headquarters.”
Woo Ga-jin let out a chuckle and leaned against the backrest.
Even if it was a fight in the martial arts world in the central region, it would have felt distant to him, like it was someone else’s business.
“So, I would like to ask the Archduke for one favor.”
“Are you asking me to go with you?”
“yes. “I will make sure you pay the price.”
“You haven’t forgotten, right? “I am injured.”
“You’re almost recovered now, aren’t you?”
“If it were someone other than me, I would have had to recuperate for at least two months.”
“······.”
I had nothing to say.
Because the person who injured Woo Ga-jin was none other than me.
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“First, I will listen to what the price is and then decide.”
“I have spoken to the lord and arranged for him to be greatly rewarded when he becomes an official lord in the future.”
“Is that it? “I hate to say it myself, but the price of a top-level warrior is quite high.”
“Do you want to say this?”
I nodded with a bitter smile.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know?
How much money was spent to hire Mu Jin-cheon, the Great Master of the South Manchuria, as a guide?
“This is a reward I have prepared separately.”
I placed the luggage I had brought with me loudly on the table.
Woo Ga-jin, who glanced at the large bundle, tilted his head and asked.
“Is it armor?”
“That’s right. “It has the name White Gyeong-gap (白鯨甲).”
After untying the knot and putting the wrapping cloth aside, a suit of white armor boasting a smooth, glossy appearance was revealed.
The brother and sister, who recognized the value of the item, let out exclamations of exclamation at the same time.
“Even though I don’t know much about armor, I can tell that this is an unusual item.”
“This item was made by a famous blacksmith. “Even if I tell you the name of the craftsman, you probably don’t know it, so I’ll leave it aside. I can assure you that there are only a few items in the entire central plains that can compare to this.”
The armor I am showing now was given to me in the past as a reward for a bet from a spear master.
It was a product made by mixing cold steel, and was a luxury item worthy of being called Bogap (寶甲).
Changin Dojang was the eldest grandson of a landowner family that had supported the Jeomchang school for generations.
I heard that the white leather jacket was one of the stolen goods his grandfather bought.
“You’re going to give this to me?”
“Try it on.”
Until now, I had no use for it, so I kept it in the warehouse.
The value of the item was indescribably high, but unlike a sword, it was impossible to use armor if it did not fit the body.
The white light armor was too wide for me to use myself.
In the first place, the heavy armor did not go well with the martial arts I practiced.
“It fits pretty well.”
“There are some parts where it takes a little while…”
“If we take it to the blacksmith and adjust it a little, it will be usable.”
Woo Ga-jin stood in front of a large body mirror and examined his appearance in armor with a satisfied smile on his face.
Unlike me, Woo Ga-jin, who is a large man, had armor that fit his body perfectly.
Considering the characteristics of the martial arts he had learned, there was no one more suitable to become the owner of white light armor.
“In southern Manchuria, people would have been reluctant to wear armor due to the climate, but it would be different in the central plains. “I think it will be useful for an archduke who prefers an aggressive fighting style.”
“It’s definitely not bad.”
Did it feel unfamiliar to see him excited like a child?
Woo Hwa-yeon looked at me and Woo Ga-jin in turn with a strange expression.
“How is it. Would that be enough in return?”
“It’s not enough, it’s too much. “Let’s use it well.”
“Then come with me to the blacksmith shop right now. We must hurry to complete the adjustment before departure.
“I understand.”
After saying goodbye to Woo Hwa-yeon, I left the building with Woo Ga-jin.
* * *
The formation of reinforcements has been completed.
It was a large group of as many as three hundred people.
The characteristics of the personnel selected by the Cheonan Gambu were as follows.
1. Investigation team: Seo Ho-seon, Sa Woo-yeon, Cheon Ga-ryeong, Maeng Gyeong (reserve).
2. Execution team: Bang Cheok-sam, Jang Gang Jo-hyeop, Cheon-woo Dojang, Baek Ri-seon, Hwang Bo-jin, Dok Go-seong, Lee Su-yeon, Woo Ga-jin (reserve).
3. Jiphyeongdae: Three members of the Tang family, including Tang Seo-yeon.
Four. Assistant Manager: Hwa Dae-rang, Hong Seong-hyeon.
In addition, as a reserve force, he was accompanied by thirteen members, including Pang Gon-hu and Yang In-hye.
In fact, it could be said that all available personnel were mobilized.
“Please be careful.”
Yeo So-ok, Chang-in Dojang, and Hwang Ho-jin, whose injuries were not yet healed, saw the group off.
I got on top of the horse at the head, looked to the side and said.
“You can travel by carriage.”
“no. “Since I have taken on the role of deputy, shouldn’t I be next to the manager?”
“There is no need to be so formal…”
I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of Zhuge Hye shaking his head resolutely.
Suyeon Lee, who was staring at her face in silence, noticed my gaze and slowly turned her head.
Perhaps he is thinking of his past self while looking at Zhuge Hye?
He looked away from Zhuge Hye, who was blinking as if he didn’t know why he was smiling, and turned his head.
The sight of warriors lined up in rows and rows came into view.
Hwaseongdo (火性刀), the main leader of the main unit, and Yeonungeom (煙雲劍), the unit leader, brought fifty members, and the rest were all ordinary bandits.
He spoke with a solemn expression, putting energy into his voice to encourage those who were waiting.
“From now on, we will head to Hubei.”
“······.”
“I cannot take responsibility for your life. But I will promise you one thing for sure.”
Silence fell over the area.
Those who were chatting also turned their heads and focused on what I was saying.
I paused slightly to attract attention and spoke as if making a declaration.
“I will always be at your forefront.”
Wow!
A thunderous roar erupted.
Since the absolute master who occupied the top position in the Ten Heavenly Emperors said that he would take the lead in dealing with the enemy, morale was bound to increase.
I turned the horse’s head forward and kicked the saddle.
Hee hee hee!
A war horse pounding the ground with a loud roar.
The reinforcements began to run towards Hubei, raising a cloud of dust.
* * *
The Zhuge Dynasty of Hubei, Yongzhong Mountain.
The man who was looking at the map spread out on the table tapped the table with his index finger and narrowed his eyes.
‘What is the purpose?’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out what the Demon Cult was aiming for.
A simultaneous strike in three directions.
It was not a strategy to take when outnumbered.
‘I don’t know.’
Even though there was a lack of information, it was too insufficient.
At this point, it was not possible to make a hasty judgment.
‘By the way, I heard you said you were joining the reinforcements and coming to Hubuk.’
The young man sighed softly.
He stood up, stretching, circling around the room and muttering.
‘My uncle would have been against it. Well, you tend to go to any lengths when it comes to family matters. ‘I even disguised myself as a man for my reputation, so there’s nothing more to say.’
The man, the intelligent dragon, Zhuge Hyukjin, had a mischievous expression reminiscent of a bad boy.
I heard that the general leader of the reinforcements was Yongwang (龍王), the most famous warrior in Tanggeum Wulin.
‘Was it four years ago?’
There was an incident where the sister stole the internal injury medicine made by the family and gave it to Yeonsun as a gift.
I still can’t forget the expression she made when she mentioned that incident.
‘Shall we play a little prank?’
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