Episode 409
The start of the matter was the night I returned to the headquarters, when Woo Ga-jin came to me and complained.
After sending away the disciples of Hyeonsa-mun, he called me and stopped me as I was heading to the bedroom and said this out loud.
“They say my younger brother was attacked.”
“······What does that mean?”
“Literally, while we were away, some assailants attacked my brother.”
“Is something wrong with Wu Xiaozhe’s personal life?”
“If that were the case, the news would have reached you a long time ago. “It seems that Soyoung (疏影) confronted them on behalf of her younger brother.”
“Soyoung?”
“I’m talking about the shadow given to my younger brother in Dokgok.”
Only after hearing the explanation did I realize the identity of the object that Wu Ga-jin was referring to.
[He said Yeong (影).]
[yes.]
[Is there no other name?]
[doesn’t exist. I am just a shadow.]
Woo Hwayeon’s double, Yeong, who came to Jungwon under orders from Dokgokju.
I had given her instructions before.
Talk to Woo Hwayeon and come up with a new name.
This was because in order for her to be able to freely enter the main body of the alliance, she had to have at least some personal information to be entered in the personal register.
‘It looks like the name that was decided that way is Soyoung.’
Soyoung (疏影).
It meant a shadow that appears at first glance.
‘I don’t think it’s the name Woo Hwayeon came up with.’
Although the surrounding environment has changed, it was a naming that showed the will not to forget his duty as a shadow.
I thought I would use the name chosen by the appropriate person.
Contrary to appearances, he seemed to know how to assert himself.
“We will immediately begin the work to find the varicose veins.”
“There is no need for that. “They say they already know the identity of the culprit.”
“Is it really a spiritual seal?”
“You guessed right. “It seems like you have a history of doing something similar before, right?”
I gritted my teeth inwardly.
Spirituality seal.
This sneaky old man caused an accident again.
That was also when I took advantage of the opportunity to lead my team members to the battlefield.
“The face of one of the masked men who attacked was revealed during the battle, and it is said that his appearance exactly matched that of the guard guard who was assisting Yeongseong Dojang.”
It was a word that made me feel uncomfortable.
There were guards from the Rongseong Dojo among the raiders?
Even carelessly showing your face there?
Even though the work of the thousand-year-old Yongseong Dojo was sloppy, there were some sloppy aspects.
‘I guess I understand. Is it ostentatious revenge?’
It is a story known to those in the know, but Yeongseong Dojang once invaded Wolhwajang and was kicked out after being humiliated.
At that time, the person who disguised herself as Woo Hwayeon and lured him in was Soyoung.
I remembered that Youngseong Dojang, who had been poisoned by her poison, was unable to leave his residence for a while.
‘Your pride must have been hurt. ‘It’s so bad that I just can’t get over it.’
Of course, the Youngseong Dojo would have tried to cover up the matter, but those who were interested and investigated would have easily figured out the truth about the incident.
Not only was it not enough to be humiliated by barbarians, but he was even ridiculed by those around him.
It must have been humiliating in one way or another for Yeongseong Dojang, who wielded enormous power as an elder of the clan.
‘At best, I had no choice but to seek revenge in order to avoid being told that I was scared and cowered by the poison’s warning. If you think about it that way, it makes sense.’
It wasn’t that difficult to guess why the assassins sent by the Youngseong Dojo left behind their tails.
It should have been seen that their purpose from the beginning was not to quietly take revenge without leaving a trace.
Rather, wouldn’t they have hoped that the identity of the evil beast would be made public?
‘What kind of pride is that guy?’
In any case, the attacker’s face was only revealed for a moment, so the Youngseong dojo was not going to be in trouble.
This side has not secured the identity of the target, and in the end, the only thing worth presenting is the victim’s testimony.
Even if there was clear physical evidence, it would not have been possible to punish the elder Maeng based on testimony alone in such a difficult situation.
“Cheonan Inspector General.”
“Please speak.”
“As you may know, there are two main reasons why I decided to come under your command. Firstly, because I was reminded of a conversation I had with you in the past, and secondly, because I was thinking of my younger brother who is staying in the Murim Alliance as a prisoner of war.”
“······.”
“As you said, I have achieved military excellence on the battlefield, so it will only be a matter of time before I am recognized as an official leader.”
Woo Ga-jin’s eyes were fierce as he looked at me.
The tone was calm, but there was anger that could not be hidden within it.
“It may sound inconvenient, but I have no intention of appointing someone who cannot properly take care of his own people as my superior. “What general in the world would be able to go to battle and fight with peace of mind while the safety of his family is threatened?”
Wu Ga-jin’s protest was justified.
It was my role as head of the department to prevent members of other factions from threatening the members of Cheonan Gambu and their families.
‘The spiritual stamp has crossed the line.’
He harmed my person while I was away.
It happened twice, and there was no way it wouldn’t happen again.
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‘You can laugh it off once. But if the same problem repeats itself, the story will be different.’
Before, there was at least some room for extenuation.
Dokgok’s assassins tempted her first, and in conclusion, there was nothing wrong with Woo Hwayeon’s life.
On the other hand, what about this attack?
There was no one who could look after the situation at the spiritual dojo.
If this incident is overlooked, everyone will look down on the Cheonan Inspectorate.
We had to take strong measures.
So that something like this never happens again.
Let everyone realize that if you touch Cheonangambu incorrectly, you will not be able to recover even a bone.
‘I definitely gave you a warning.’
What was not accepted was the spiritual seal.
You’re doing something like this while my teammates and I are fighting for our lives on the battlefield.
This was nothing short of an act of dishonoring the dead members.
‘If we do not punish properly, we will not show mercy to the members who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield.’
After gathering my thoughts, I sighed deeply.
He then looked directly at Woo Ga-jin and spoke.
“I understand what the Archduke means.”
“Let me tell you, I’m not particularly disappointed in you. Not yet.”
“······.”
“An incident can happen at any time. “What’s important is the follow-up response.”
“I promise. We will take action to ensure that something like this never happens again. In addition, I will show you an ending that will satisfy the Grand Duke.”
“I believe it.”
Woo Ga-jin nodded and turned around and disappeared into the darkness.
After quietly staring at the back, I headed straight to Woo Hwayeon’s residence.
* * *
“Woo Soje.”
“Come on in.”
Woo Hwayeon must have been expecting me to come, so she was waiting with the door open.
As I entered the room, I found a woman sitting on the edge of the bed and my expression hardened slightly.
I wasn’t surprised that someone other than Woo Hwayeon existed here.
I was surprised to see her taking care of her wounds with all her clothes off.
Woo Hwa-yeon, sitting across from him, was wrapping a clean cloth around her scar-filled arm.
“According to the doctor, I need to recuperate for at least two months.”
At a glance, the woman, Soyoung’s physical condition seemed to be not good.
It was difficult to find a clean corner.
Woo Hwayeon said as if throwing something out.
“It wasn’t an attack aimed at me.”
“What does it mean?”
“The target the attackers were targeting was Soyoung from the beginning. “At that time, Soyoung was disguised as me, but the attackers didn’t seem to know that.”
“······.”
I roughly expected that to be the case.
There was no way Youngseong Dojang didn’t know that if he carelessly touched Woo Hwayeon, it would be difficult to deal with it.
That’s probably why he messed with a relatively easy-going escort.
“Why didn’t you contact me earlier?”
“It wasn’t a situation where the manager could return to the headquarters even if we contacted him. “I thought it would only upset the manager.”
I scratched the back of my head and sighed.
I didn’t feel like criticizing him, saying that at least he could have brought his return to the team earlier.
Because I know she cared about me.
Actually, I didn’t have much time to spare at the time.
‘but.’
There was a need to pay attention at least once.
Just waiting patiently was not the solution.
To solve a problem, you need to actively ask for help from those around you, but what can you do if the person involved keeps their mouth shut?
“This is already the second time.”
“······?”
“I’m talking about the number of times Wu Xiaoze covered up serious issues. It’s the same with what happened before, and it’s the same with this one. This is not an issue that should end with the personal experience of Woo Sojeo. “This is an important matter that involves the relationship between the Beast Palace and the Murim Alliance.”
“Boss.”
“I won’t listen to excuses. This is a mistake that cannot be overlooked. If something like this happens in the future, please report it to me immediately. Sozer has a duty to do so, and I, as a protector, have a responsibility. Do you understand?”
“······yes.”
Woo Hwayeon nods her head with a bitter smile.
I looked away from her, turned my head to Soyoung who was sitting across from me, and said.
“Are you feeling okay?”
“it’s okay. “It’s safe to return to escort duties right away.”
No matter where I looked, it didn’t look like it was in good condition.
In any case, this was the problem for humans who did not take care of themselves.
“Even if you have to, don’t think about being stubborn and just calmly collect yourself. “This is an order from my superior.”
“All right.”
“We will make sure to take care of the situation so that the situation you are concerned about does not occur. As a bonus, let me collect the debt I owed for making Sojeo like this.”
“······.”
“So don’t worry about what happens next and rest comfortably.”
Woo Hwayeon’s shoulders trembled, perhaps because she sensed a chill from the chilling voice.
After finishing my business, I left the room, leaving the two women behind.
The sly face of Youngseong Dojang flashed through my mind in an instant.
‘I just needed a sacrifice, and he did it just right.’
* * *
A ceremony was held to send away the dead.
All members of Cheonan Gambu attended and filled the seats.
The disciples of Master Xuan, the members of the Jujakdae who fought together on the battlefield, and Sogeogae, who escaped from the front lines in Hebei and briefly returned to the headquarters.
Everyone comforted the souls of the deceased warriors with sad expressions.
Same time.
I appeared a long way away from the ceremony site and was arguing with the warriors guarding the large gate.
“So, you’re saying you won’t get out of the way?”
“No matter how much you are the head of the Cheonan Inspector General, you cannot enter and leave this place at will. Please go back.”
I tilted my head crookedly and crossed my arms.
The warriors swallowed their saliva, perhaps feeling uneasy about that.
Inside the gate they guarded was the Senate.
As I was not an elder nor had I received an invitation from them, it was natural that I could not go in.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have any intention of asking for your permission.”
“······Are you sure that you would break the rules of the Order and force your way in?
“Wrong. “In fact, it’s the opposite.”
However, even so, I did not back down.
If I was going to stop here, I wouldn’t have started in the first place.
“Everything I do from now on is to protect the discipline of the Meng.”
“How absurd is that!”
Kwaaaaang!
With an explosion of alcohol, the warrior’s new form flew through the air.
Fragments of the broken front door flew in all directions.
The bandits who were passing nearby were startled and rushed to the source of the noise.
[I hope you can hold a grand funeral for that friend of the Changgang Association.]
Master said.
Please see me off properly on the way.
‘Whose request would you refuse?’
I hummed and climbed over the rubble into the Senate Hall.
If you’re going to do it, do it hotly.
The plan was to hold an unconventional funeral that would make the spirits of the dead scream with joy.
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