Episode 442
“I’m shocked. “To bring down a pirate group of this size in just half an hour.”
“In reality, I don’t think I was even detained, let alone banned…”
The disciples of the Haenam faction let out exclamations of exclamation as they restrained the pirates kneeling in a row on the deck.
Jeolhaegeom, who was watching the pirates being dragged into the cabin one by one, asked me.
“What are you planning to do with them?”
“Originally, I was going to kill everyone, but I changed my mind. “If they all die, who will drive these many ships?”
“Are you planning on handing it over to the government?”
“yes.”
“What about the rescued residents?”
“Similarly, I plan to lead you to the government office. “So that we can return to our daily lives safely.”
“I don’t think that would be such a good idea.”
“Why?”
“Because none of the county officials who govern the nearby waters are proper.”
“······.”
“As a representative of the sect, I have met with them once. “If it’s about the punishment of pirates, I wonder if they’ll even care about the residents they rescued.”
“Then what should I do?”
“It wouldn’t be right to place more of a burden on guests coming from far away. Leave the rest to Haenampa. “I will handle it in an appropriate manner.”
“All right.”
I nodded obediently.
I had no reason to refuse when they said they would solve the inconvenient work for me.
‘I guess it’s not just consideration.’
Suppressing pirates was a fateful task for the Haenam faction.
Due to the nature of the factions settled on the island, merchants trading with the Haenam faction had to use ships to transport supplies.
The same was true for not only the Haenam faction but also merchants who did business with the residents of Haenam Island.
Of course, they were desirable prey for pirates.
Since you can obtain so much wealth that it is incomparable to ordinary robberies, you have no choice but to rush in with your mouth watering.
[Don’t worry. Haenam scholars are skilled at dealing with such things.]
What Jeolhaegeom said before the ban was anything but empty.
No matter how much they were subdued, the pirates that kept reappearing like cockroaches would be a nuisance to the Haenam faction.
Because if we don’t subdue them consistently, the existence of the sect will be in jeopardy.
The history of chasing and being chased by the Haenam faction and pirates has continued for a very long time.
That’s probably why Jeolhaegeom volunteered to take over the cleanup.
It is important to periodically inform customers that nearby waters are being managed by Haenampa to reassure business partners.
‘For me, it’s good because I can pass on the troublesome work, and for Haenampa, it’s good because I can naturally get a spoon.’
It could be said that it was mutually beneficial.
The plan was to attack the pirate base that I found out about through the vice captain after completing the treatment with the Flame Soul Sword.
There were probably some kidnapped people there too, but priorities had to be clear.
No matter how much of a master he was, he couldn’t handle multiple things at the same time.
Unless you can use self-immolation like King Mihu in the folktale.
‘Actually, it would be easier to leave the task of subduing the pirates’ stronghold to the Haenam faction.’
Nevertheless, the reason I wanted to come forward in person was because there was something troubling about what the vice-captain said.
[A lot of things happen in life. I can’t believe I met the top martial arts expert twice in five days.]
[What does that mean?]
[Five days ago, an old man appeared on the island we use as a base.]
[old man?]
[I couldn’t figure out his identity because he was wearing a mask, but I could tell at a glance that he was a great expert.]
He said that the old man arrived at the pirates’ stronghold alone without a boat.
It seems that the pirates did not dare to touch the old man, so they left him alone for two days and watched him from afar.
‘Who on earth could it be?’
At first, I thought the embattled vice captain was trying to get my attention by making up an absurd story.
However, after capturing other pirates one by one and cross-checking them, I had no choice but to think differently.
A person who can cross the sea with his bare body.
Even if it were a sea turtle capable of flying over water, it was impossible to travel such a long distance.
If what the pirates said was true, the old man was, to say the least, an expert who had reached absolute heights.
‘Of course, he possesses the same internal strength as the Great Sea.’
I couldn’t help but become interested.
For what reason did such a skilled expert visit Haenam alone?
‘Is it an unknown mysterious master, or is it someone I know who is moving while hiding his identity?’
Although it is unlikely, the target could have been a member of a demonic cult.
Either way, there would be no harm in being cautious.
‘I don’t know if we will encounter each other, but if possible, I hope there will be no hostility.’
* * *
We finally arrived at Haenam Island.
‘I knew it from the stories, but seeing it in person gave me a different feeling.’
It was an island that boasted a vast area.
It was also a much more prosperous place than I had vaguely imagined.
Of course, that’s despite the fact that it’s an island.
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This was the first time I set foot in Haenam Island in my past and present lives.
The unique environment and culture that cannot be found on land delighted the eyes and ears.
I heard that many wealthy people who donate huge amounts of money to Haenampa use this place as a resort, and I thought that might be the case.
Although there is a threat from pirates, there is no need to worry as you can move around while being protected by the disciples of the Haenam faction.
“This is the place.”
It took a while for us to get on the carriage that was waiting in advance and move on.
A high wall came into view of the group.
As I moved along the wall, I arrived in front of a huge door.
Haenampa (海南派).
The name of the clan written on the plaque in a handwriting comparable to that of a warrior created a strange sense of intimidation.
Surprisingly, Jang Mun-in himself came out to the mountain gate and was waiting to welcome me and my group.
“Welcome, Cheonan Inspector General.”
“Meeting Jang Mun-in.”
“I must have been embarrassed by the crowd of disciples at the temple, but I am grateful that they readily accepted my request.”
“I will say thank you after the treatment is completed. As I will tell you in advance, there is no guarantee that Elder Flame Soul Sword will recover when I come.”
“······.”
“We haven’t even been able to check the patient’s physical condition yet. “It’s already burdensome to see you with such expectant eyes.”
“I understand.”
“I’m going to take a pulse right away.”
“Right now? “I guess the travel fatigue hasn’t gone away yet.”
“it’s okay.”
“They say they wiped out a group of pirates on the way…”
“I’m not tired of dealing with such a bunch of trash.”
“Hagiya. “You said something pointless in front of me, an absolute expert.”
Haenam Munju nodded and personally guided me to the medical room.
Other members followed Jeolhaegeom to be assigned a place to stay for a while.
‘her.’
As I entered the private room in my room, I sighed in my heart.
Even at first glance, the condition of the Flame Soul Sword lying on the bed was serious.
I couldn’t possibly think of it as the body of a martial arts person who had trained for a long time.
“Elder, how much time has passed since you fell into sima?”
“It’s been about a month.”
“I can’t believe it. “In just one month, people have come this far…”
It wouldn’t be easy for a flower master to be so badly damaged.
Limbs that have lost muscle and become soft.
Veins protruding from the skin.
Hair falling out sparsely.
He had such a terrible appearance that it would not be strange for someone unfamiliar to see him to think he had an infectious disease.
“I guess so. “It was hard for me to accept the reality as I watched what was going on, but you must be embarrassed.”
“It was a mental illness accompanied by mania, so it is not unreasonable for it to end up like this.”
It was to the point where I felt like Jang Mun-in, a member of the Jeomchang faction who had previously treated me, was funny.
Still, one thing became clear.
I knew the story from Jeolhaegeom, but I felt relieved after verifying it myself.
At least the Flame Soul Sword did not fall into a mental state due to magic.
The proof was that they had symptoms that were clearly different from those of the five people who fell into a state of despair due to the martial law written by Master Ma.
“You must have been through a lot.”
“······A lot has happened. “Should we say that it is a blessing in disguise that there were no deaths?”
Those who fell into mania were often unable to distinguish between enemy and enemy and went on a rampage driven by destructive impulses.
It was obvious how hard the disciples of the Haenam Sect must have worked to subdue the Samun elder without killing him.
The fact that Flame Soul Sword’s body was greatly damaged in a short period of time must have had a significant impact on the mania.
He must have been violent and overworked his body until he collapsed, even though he was resting.
“Could you please leave for a while?”
“However much.”
“Please make sure no one comes here until I say it’s okay.”
“I will do that.”
After Jang Moon-in left the private room.
After checking the pulse of the Flame Soul Sword and examining its internal organs, I let out a long sigh.
I felt at a loss for a different reason than when I started working on improving Namgung Geum’s constitution.
‘Well, if you touch this wrongly, you could incur the resentment of the Haenam believers.’
* * *
To put it in a metaphor, the body of the Flame Soul Sword was like a demon cave.
When I was working on improving Namgunggeum’s constitution, I didn’t feel it was dangerous.
However, the Flame Soul Sword was different.
His body was in such disarray that he wondered how he was still alive.
I understood why the Haenam faction hurriedly sent a letter to Cheonan Gambu, risking the risk of revealing the clan’s secrets.
‘If you make even the slightest mistake, the reflux of internal energy that was barely stopped may proceed again.’
Instead of raising the Flame Soul Sword, I put my hands under my back.
Although the posture was awkward, the patient’s stability was the top priority, so some discomfort had to be endured.
The moment to check the results of my training came faster than I thought.
If it were me before, I wouldn’t have dared to treat him no matter what price the Haenam faction offered.
Now that I had become familiar with the operation of the brain machine and was able to operate it more precisely, I could at least give it a try.
‘Whoa.’
The situation was different from when we treated those who had suffered from mental illness due to demonic cults.
The situation was different from when I treated Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction.
To use a metaphor, it was the task of unraveling a tangled skein of thread.
The problem is that the line must not break in the meantime.
As it was a difficult task, there was a need to be cautious.
Even if it was slow, we had to solve it step by step.
‘First, start with the head, which is the most dangerous.’
Even if Yeomsoungeom received treatment and regained consciousness, it was meaningless as the madness returned.
So the area that had to be worked on first was none other than the head.
The needle of brain energy penetrated into the body of the Flame Soul Sword through the Myeongmun acupoint and soared toward the Baihuai acupoint.
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