Episode 401
How much time has passed?
The door opened, and a woman stepped inside.
I turned my gaze to see the woman’s face and drew a weak smile on my lips.
“Unrang.”
Dang Seo-yeon, a member of the Cheonan Gambu (天眼監部) punishment unit.
In the final battle, he used a bombshell to save her from the danger of death.
I was worried because they couldn’t take care of the rest, but I was relieved to see him appear in such good health.
“Are you here alone?”
“yes. God told us not to rush in, but to appoint a representative and only go to one person. “You still need to calm down.”
When I asked why he didn’t come with the other members, it seemed like he was stopped by God.
I smiled bitterly inwardly.
‘Did you consider me in your own way?’
Despite his rough-and-tumble personality, he was a very meticulous person.
He probably paid attention to what I said about the need to mentally prepare.
“I’m glad you’re safe.”
“I guess I should say that. “Thank you for saving me.”
“What is Cheon Soje’s condition?”
“Fortunately, they say it is not life-threatening. However, the Sega doctor said that the wound was so deep that it would leave an indelible scar for the rest of my life.”
Tang Seo-yeon’s expression and voice were stiffer than usual.
It was like seeing her in the past, before we became lovers.
The reason was easy to guess.
Because the stories you have to tell me from now on will be heavy and dark things.
‘It must be a big burden.’
I felt somewhat sorry.
Because he was the person closest to me, he was elected as the representative of the members and had to bear a heavy burden.
My mind was spinning, not knowing where to start and how to say it.
“First, the Ma Qiao forces withdrew from Hubei and returned to Shaanxi. “The shaman faction and the martial arts forces based in the Ten-Eon (十堰) safely regained the territory of the Samun.”
“Thank goodness.”
“However, it will likely take a considerable amount of time to repair the collapsed site and restore its original influence. “It appears that the demonic cultists committed serious acts of evil while the area was occupied.”
He had no choice but to do so.
It was not difficult to repair and hang the fallen signboard and rebuild the collapsed building.
However, it was very difficult to restore trust once it was broken.
The reason why the martial arts faction, such as the shaman faction, was revered and supported by local residents was because they took on the role of guardians who protected the general public.
However, with the recent invasion by the Demonic Cult, the faith of the local residents was broken.
The damage inflicted by the demonic cultists on the residents of the Ten Eon (十堰) would forever hinder the martial arts people who would strive for the revival of the Four Monks.
This was the reason why the disciples of the Shaman sect could not easily abandon the recluse and were anxious, so they belatedly headed to Yangyang (襄阳) where Zhuge Dynasty was located.
It was not for nothing that they placed importance on the history and pride built up by the venerable Daemun faction and the large corporations.
Fortunately, the independent faction was in a better situation.
It would probably be able to regain its original status before less than a year had passed.
‘Rather, while the other martial powers of the Ten Eon are struggling, we may be able to lay a more solid foundation than before.’
There were three main reasons for that prediction.
Firstly, the territory of the recluse was regained in less than a month.
Second, most of the main force remained intact despite the fierce battle.
Thirdly, the story about the vigilante dojo, a long-time master who remained at Mt. Wudang until the end and violently died, was passed down to the world.
‘I can’t say it was a foolish thing to do, but I guess that’s why it touched the hearts of the public.’
At first glance, the decision of the vigilante dojo may seem stubborn and frustrating.
Even I couldn’t understand him right now.
Honor and pride, what good are they all if you die?
As the head of one sect, his spirit of sacrificing himself for the future of the sect was worthy of high praise.
“The sword king Daehyeop, the elder of the Namgung family, passed away, and the Changgung swords were dealt a blow that was close to annihilation by the Baek-faced Envoy and his disciples.”
“Wait a minute, are you saying that the disciple of the Hundred-Faced Shinigami has appeared on the battlefield?”
“yes. It is said that the reason the elder died was because he was stabbed in the back by two disciples of the White Face Reaper disguised as members of the Changgung Sword Team. According to eyewitness testimony, both of them were masters capable of demonstrating martial arts…”
It was truly an unexpected story.
Fifteen days ago, I was quite surprised when the White-Faced Shinigami interrupted me as I was about to deliver the finishing blow to the Cheonak Army.
I had no idea he would appear on the right side of the battlefield.
‘I never even thought that the Sword King would die by his hands.’
Objectively, it is true that the King of Swords is less skilled than the White Faced Reaper, but the gap was never so noticeable that it was noticeable.
Although he was not of the second rank, the King of Swords was also an expert who could easily rank in the top ranks of the Ten Heavenly Emperors.
Considering that both parties were injured and that it was a large-scale battle, it could have been seen as an advantageous situation for the Sword King, who was good at commanding his troops.
According to Tang Seo-yeon’s story, it appears that it was the Baek-faced Envoy’s two disciples who upset the structure.
‘There was a disciple raised by a white-faced messenger. I’ve never heard of such a story even in my past life.’
Cheoljonghu, the messenger with one hundred faces, was a person with a hundred faces, as his nickname suggests.
He could be anyone he wanted to be.
He was the person who could not only change his face and skeleton, but also adjust his voice and energy properties to his liking.
I heard that among the visions of the ruined Ghost Valley, he learned special skills that were said to have been passed down only to Gokju, and I knew that he had achieved an unrivaled level in that field to the point where he had no rivals within the school.
‘They are the disciples who have continued the progress of the Hundred-Faced Reaper.’
It was no wonder that the Sword King did not recognize their identities.
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In a sense, they could be said to be as difficult as the eight great demons.
I can’t believe I’ve been keeping this secret secret all this time.
I was able to feel the power of the Demonic Cult once again.
“The family members of the Zhuge family who were moving with the Namgung family also suffered damage. However, all of those who died were warriors, and all practitioners are said to be fine. “Currently, they are working hard to conquer the ruins under the orders of Zhuge Sega.”
Although the relics located in the center were secured, the attack on the relics was not completed.
Rather, it could be said that the real beginning begins now.
As he had shown a strong desire for the remains of Qian Gi-zi even before setting out on the campaign, Zhuge Dynasty’s side would have been busy moving around while encamped in Banghyeon (房縣) for a while.
“In the case of the Jujakdae, the unit leader, Yeonungeom (煙雲劍), was killed and the main unit leader, Hwaseongdo (Fire Sword), was seriously injured. In addition, 30 members are said to have lost their lives.”
“······.”
“Currently, we have returned to the headquarters with our leader. “After the funeral, it seemed like they were focusing their efforts on reorganizing the unit.”
The damage suffered by the Suzakudae was also considerable.
It was only natural that they were concentrated in the location where the religious leader descended.
Originally, it wouldn’t have been surprising if they had been destroyed, but I could say that it ended up that way because I used the bombing magic attack to confront the Demon Cultist.
“······.”
Tang Seo-yeon hesitated, unable to continue speaking.
I waited calmly without urging her.
Now was the point.
Now is the time to receive a report on the damage suffered by Cheonan Gambu.
“A total of 15 members of Cheonan Gambu died.
“······.”
“There are 22 other people with major and minor injuries, but none of them are life-threatening. “There are a few people who have lost their lives as warriors…”
“Please recite the names of those who died one by one.”
Tang Seo-yeon closed her eyes tightly.
Soon, familiar names pierced my ears, borrowing her voice.
Every time she called out more names, my heart pounded.
I knew it.
No one can die on the battlefield.
That is no exception, even for members of the force I lead.
However, unlike the head, the heart could not easily accept the current situation.
Most of the victims were new members with relatively poor martial skills, but there were quite a few who had been with the department since its creation.
Seong-Hyeon Hong, Seok-Soo Dang, Yanggang Johyup, and Woo-Yeon Sa.
I haven’t been able to properly repay you for trusting me and following me.
He left me so quickly and in an unexpected way.
These were not talents or relationships that would be lost in vain like this.
“It is said that Samsa Samui lost his life at the hands of a murderous ghost.”
“A mocking ghost? Are you talking about that assassin who is a henchman of the Cheonak Army?”
“That’s right.”
“······.”
As Dan Seo-yeon continued to explain, I ended up making a puzzled expression.
I knew that Sawooyeon had a desire for revenge against the murderous ghost, and that there was a high probability that the murderous ghost would show up in this battle.
In fact, assigning Sa Woo-yeon to the infiltration team was also a measure to avoid a situation where he would encounter a murderer.
I thought that if it was a murderous ghost, it would definitely appear on the battlefield along with its master, Cheonakgun.
Sa Woo-yeon was given to the Je-gal siblings because of his ability and talent, making him a suitable member of the infiltration team, but I had no idea that it would be a decision that would hasten his death.
‘I never would have guessed that Mosalgwi was assisting the Sosalma army in their attack on the ruins.’
Some might say it was simply bad luck.
But I felt like all of this was fate.
Negative thoughts slowly reared their heads.
Perhaps this is retribution for pushing an arbitrary decision without asking the opinions of the parties involved?
Seo Ho-seon, who was moving with him, must have been greatly shocked.
The two people learned the vision of Muyeongshintu together and experienced hardships and joys together for many years.
“Whoa.”
Tang Seo-yeon let out a long sigh.
I realized this as I watched her carefully examining my eyes.
She wasn’t as sad as I was.
It wasn’t because he had a cold and cold personality.
As a considerable amount of time had passed, the wounds of loss had healed and I had become calm.
The members of the group had somewhat put their minds in order, but I was the only one who remained on that day fifteen days ago.
That fact felt even more painful.
A heavy silence fell.
I turned my gaze away from Tang Seo-yeon and stared out the window where the sun was shining.
Numerous scenes passed through my mind.
[You must be curious. Why were we so stubborn about wanting to meet you?]
[I will say it bluntly. Wouldn’t you accept us as your subordinates?]
It was a time when I was still just a branch manager.
Also, the Jangjiang Johyeop, who came to see me with Sogeolgae, asked me to take him away.
[Please take care of me for a while.]
King Namgung was invited to the 80th birthday banquet of the Taesang family before departing on his journey to Anhui.
There was also an exchange of light greetings with Dang Seok-su, who had joined the group with Dang Seo-yeon.
[I will give you a chance to take revenge on your murderer.]
[So please become my subordinate.]
I also brought Jeolyounggaek under my command under the pretext of revenge.
I couldn’t keep my expression straight because the memories came to me one after another.
Because I didn’t want Tang Seo-yeon to see that face, I couldn’t turn my head all the way back.
Seo-yeon Tang, unable to bear the heavy atmosphere, stood up and said.
“And, Zhuge Xiaozi asked me to pass on this to you.”
“······?”
“This is a book discovered in the center of the ruins and believed to have been written by Gigi Cheon himself.”
martial arts,
