Episode 441
The journey to Haenam Island was smooth.
No one dared to block the group’s path forward.
This was because the carriage had a flag with a pattern symbolizing the Haenam faction drawn on it.
If there’s one thing that’s disappointing, it’s that there’s a lot of homelessness.
“······.”
I stared at the roaring campfire and yawned.
Most of the troublesome work was done for him by the disciples of the Haenam Sect, but sleeping outside in the dew was still unpleasant.
‘It’s unavoidable because we have to minimize the movement route.’
To head to Haenampa, one had to pass through Guangxi (廣西) or Guangdong (廣東).
However, there was a Sangsalmun (祥殺門) in Guangxi.
The Sadomun faction (邪道門派) is competing with the martial arts alliance of political factions for regional hegemony.
It would be nice if we could pass through in a straight line, but if a collision occurred, we would have wasted time.
For that reason, the group was moving along the western outskirts of Guangdong.
Since it was a deserted road, it was natural that guesthouses and inns were hard to see.
‘The weather is…’
I picked up the firewood piled next to me, threw it into the fire, and stared blankly at the sky.
It was a clear sky without a single cloud.
The twinkling starlight that seemed to fall at any moment filled my vision.
‘Good.’ At least there won’t be any delays in the schedule due to heavy rain.’
At this rate, I thought I could reach Haenam Island within three days.
Unless something variable occurs.
“What are you thinking about? “Unrang.”
Seo-yeon Dang, who quietly came and sat down next to me, spoke to me.
I answered with a soft smile on my face.
“I was thinking about Soger.”
“I sensed a lie.”
“There are two errors in that statement.”
“······?”
“First of all, I’m really good at lying. Second, it is not a lie to say that I was thinking about Sojeo.”
“Saying it like that makes me even more confused. “Whether I should believe it or not.”
Dan Seo-yeon chuckled and leaned her head on my shoulder.
The disciple of the Haenam Sect, who had been on guard, cleared his throat and slightly turned his head.
“Sometimes things like this are good. “I’ve been so busy, but sometimes I need to go outside and get some fresh air.”
“There are many places I want to go with Sojeo.”
These were not empty words.
Since I went back to the past, I didn’t feel like I was running too far ahead.
Sometimes I used to think that way.
What would it have been like if I had lived a leisurely life without entering the martial arts world?
Wouldn’t it have been exciting to wander around the central plains, enjoying popular tourist attractions and delicacies?
‘······No, if that were the case, I wouldn’t have been in a romantic relationship with Tang Seo-yeon like this.’
It wasn’t that I regretted the past.
Isn’t it said that humans are originally creatures who long for what they have never had and fantasize about it?
It must have been in the same context that in my past life, I dreamed of ‘a life where one becomes the subject of one’s own life.’
I could definitely say it.
The relationships I have built so far are so precious that they cannot be compared to anything else.
It wasn’t just Tang Seoyeon.
Teacher, members of Cheonan Kambu, and organizations and forces with which we have friendly relations, such as Hwayang Sangdan or Kang Soakga.
To me, they all had invaluable value.
‘After the war against the Demonic Cult is concluded and scattered problems are resolved.’
I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go on a long trip with Seoyeon Tang.
I quietly closed my eyes, vowing not to forget the regrets that came to mind today.
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“It’s a pirate!”
“Turn the boat around! “The distance between us must not be narrowed!”
Something happened half a day after leaving the port and going out to sea on a boat.
As many as five large ships appeared from the side, and began to approach this direction at an alarming speed.
If there were bandits in the mountains and pirates in the rivers, there were pirates in the sea.
Unlike ordinary thieves, pirates were not afraid of the Murim people.
This was because it was thought that no matter how well a drone could fly and crawl, it would not be able to demonstrate its skills on the sea.
‘It’s not a wrong idea.’
Unless you are an expert who can fly on water, you will not be able to even approach the pirates who attack from a distance.
However, they chose the wrong opponent.
Because I am on this ship.
Advantages and disadvantages due to the environment had no meaning to an absolute expert.
“It would be dangerous if we got any closer.”
“Don’t worry. Haenam scholars are skilled at dealing with such things.”
“Now that you say that, I think I would like to see the skills of the Haenam faction. But please leave this matter to me. “Shouldn’t we hurry as much as possible?”
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“Are you saying you will step forward yourself?”
“yes. “I have been able to move comfortably thanks to the disciples of the Haenam Sect, so I will do my best this time.”
There was a sense of anticipation in the eyes of the Haenam disciples who were watching the conversation between me and Jeolhaegeom from the side.
I felt like I had to do my best to live up to expectations.
I kicked off the deck and took a big leap.
Absolutely! Quick!
The brain energy gathered under my feet took the shape of a sphere.
The new model was launched with an explosion sound and instantly crossed the air and reached the pirates’ ship.
One of the pirates who was looking this way with a telescope shouted in fright.
“This is crazy!”
Coooooo!
As if a huge rock had fallen.
A terrifying crash sound rang out.
The huge ship rocked and waves rose.
Wow!
An ominous sound came from beneath my feet.
The pirates looked at me with disbelief as I looked around, radiating mighty power.
“Who are you?”
“You’ve lost your fear! “What are you going to do alone?”
Among the pirates, some who had a certain status awakened the spirit of their subordinates with powerful shouts.
The funny thing is, contrary to what they said, their facial expressions were not that good.
It’s not an award fee, it’s a step in the air.
Even those who did not practice martial arts would know.
A powerful person whose state they could not even dare to guess had landed on their ship.
“Don’t panic! No matter how great a master he is, he is only one person…”
Pow!
I lightly snapped my fingers, and the needle of brain energy shot out exploded the head of the man who was encouraging his subordinates.
The faces of the pirates who witnessed the scene became pale.
‘Let me see.’
After gauging the number of enemies with enthusiasm, I snapped my neck.
The number of people easily exceeded three digits.
There are a few people who may have mastered martial arts and have exceptional prayers, but they were not at the level of a threat to me.
‘the problem is.’
Not all of those on board the five ships were pirates.
A sign came from beneath my feet.
Dozens of men who were clearly different from the pirates and didn’t seem to be in very good health.
It wasn’t that difficult to guess what was happening.
In all likelihood, they are kidnapping the residents of nearby waters and using them as slaves.
‘Tsk. ‘It’s becoming a nuisance.’
The easiest way to eliminate pirates was to drown all the ships they boarded.
Although it might be impossible for an ordinary warrior, I had the power to do it.
However, when I discovered the person I needed to rescue, I couldn’t do that.
Maybe the pirates would drag the slaves out and take them hostage.
‘It may be okay if there are one or two people, but if dozens of people are taken hostage at the same time, it is impossible to save everyone.’
If that happens, the situation will be quite troublesome.
While I was rubbing my chin and thinking, I raised my head and looked up at the mast located in the center of the ship.
The moment when one of the pirates, who sensed something ominous, was about to shout something.
Kwaaaaang!
The waist of the mast broke with an explosion.
The pirates looked up with blank expressions and soon let out a look of astonishment.
The fallen mast fell into the sea, causing a splash.
It’s an unbelievable sight that happened with just a light punch.
Wow!
Taking control of the atmosphere, I strongly clapped my hands together to attract the pirates’ attention.
Masoeumgong (手音功).
The vision of an evil family learned from the martial arts book received from Ak Yeo-ryeong.
A heavy wave passed through the bodies of all the pirates.
Those with a higher level of martial arts would have felt it more clearly.
That the young man in front of him was a monster he could not resist.
‘It instills fear by generously revealing its power.’
In order to prevent pirates from doing anything foolish, they had to first be prevented from making rational decisions.
So they showed off their power so that it was easy for them to feel the difference in rank.
A large ship that was half wrecked.
A heavy energy encroaching on the area.
Dozens of thunder spheres floating in the air and sparking electric current.
All the information conveyed through my senses indicated that I was an absolute expert.
I pray for the time of silence to pass.
Perhaps sensing that I was looking for someone to talk to, one of the pirates came forward and stuttered to ask:
“Who are you, nobleman?”
“Is my identity important in the current situation?”
I tilted my head crookedly and responded in a cold tone.
Honorific terms were not used.
Because lower ranks are more effective than upper ranks in intimidating the enemy.
“Although I am an uneducated person, I still know something about the affairs of Moorim. “It is said that in all of the past and present, there is only one martial artist who reached absolute heights at such a young age as the nobleman.”
“······.”
“Dragon King’s Grand Hyeop. Without even knowing the subject, we targeted a ship carrying a noble person. Please have mercy and spare my life.”
The man threw away his weapon and fell down, begging for his life.
Other pirates who were watching the atmosphere followed suit and bowed down.
If I could use my brain just a little bit, I would be able to figure out what to do in the current situation.
I crossed my arms arrogantly and looked down at the pirates.
“What about the captain?”
“He died just now. “Because I was hit by a wind blowing from Daehyup.”
“Was he the leader who led you all?”
“That’s right.”
I frowned slightly.
Looking at his attire, I thought he must have been a person of quite high status, but I never expected him to be the leader of a pirate group.
“What about the vice-captain?”
“I am the vice-captain.”
“For that matter, your clothes look simple. “Unlike the captain.”
“······.”
“Where is the real vice captain?”
“I am indeed the vice-captain. The reason why I dress the same as other sailors is because I drank too much in the morning and made mistakes…”
It didn’t seem like he was lying.
The pirates around him also seemed to agree with his words.
“good night. “The captain is dead, so you will have to take on the role of talking to me.”
“Please tell me anything.”
I nodded in satisfaction.
Fortunately, things worked out as intended.
Even if a hostage situation had occurred, I wouldn’t have been in danger, but it would have been inevitable that the reputation I had worked so hard to build would fall.
I am far from the type of person who would take a loss to save the lives of hostages.
The best thing was to make the pirates bow their heads voluntarily.
I paused, glaring at the vice-captain, and then blurted out.
“Where is your base?”
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