Tiring.
– Entered [Cheonghae Fortress] .
As I was walking towards Daein with my fists clenched, I suddenly stopped when the system notification rang at the right time.
“Well thought out. Nothing good will come of hitting someone who is already immature… … “Are you listening to me?”
“Shh.”
As if he thought I had changed my mind, I signaled Hyuk Moo-jin, who was sighing in relief, to shut up and looked around.
A dense forest in the dark and the sounds of insects coming from all over.
The surrounding scenery hadn’t changed at all, but it was clear to everyone, including me, that we had passed an invisible border at this moment.
Because the system is always accurate and never lies.
And the great man, who had managed to complete the task given to him, asked me with a face like the question marks floating above his head.
“Why but? “Jangsam.”
“… … “It’s not Jang-sam, it’s Jin Tae-gyeong.”
In fact, I was skeptical until the end.
It was never a wise decision to follow someone who couldn’t even remember their name.
Even while moving, the direction changed here and there, so much so that even people like Sima Biao, who was born and raised in Gansu Province his entire life, expressed doubts several times.
But, whatever.
‘The results are good.’
It took at least two days shorter than initially expected, and although we had to travel through difficult mountains, it gave us time to build up our stamina.
‘The problem is, how does this person know this way?’
Once again, an obvious question raised my head, but the moment I saw the great man yawning, I shook my head without realizing it.
What if I had more doubts here?
He is a person who has been going back and forth for a long time, and since the system has put a certification mark on him saying he is crazy, there is no room for doubt.
What is important is that Daein is at least a person who is included in the category of allies, and with his help, we have all reached Cheonghae City at this moment.
To be exact, near the northwest of Cheonghae Province.
‘And this place… … .’
okay.
It is now an enemy territory full of numerous dangers, under the control of Dark Heaven.
* * *
About three thousand people.
This is by no means a small number.
In modern times, having this number of hunters is enough to be treated as a large guild, and even if it is a guild other than the open one, it is a number that can be achieved only by attracting lay disciples who do not belong to the main guild.
But in the end, everything is relative.
Considering that the army of Amcheon that was currently invading Cheonghae Fortress was as large as the 100,000 Demon Daos of the past, the 3,000 troops were no better than grassflies in front of the sun.
‘Even if it’s a situation where you’re competing for the hour, if you move straight away like you’re tired, you’ll get hit again.’
That’s why I suggested a day’s rest in the mountain range where movement had stopped for a while, and no one objected.
Even Hyeoncheonjinin, who could be said to be the most difficult opponent for me, was no exception.
No, he embarrassed me by being more polite than necessary.
“It is indeed a reasonable judgment. Good. “What will happen to my orders after the break?”
“yes? “What are your orders?”
“Why, is there something wrong? “It doesn’t really matter if it’s an order rather than an order.”
“… … Rather swear. “Why are you doing this to me?”
I wonder if this is what it feels like to be the grandson of a family who receives a big bow from someone who is as old as your grandfather on a holiday.
In response to my extremely embarrassed reaction, Hyeoncheonjin laughed and said something unexpected.
“Why not take a look around you once in a while?”
“What is that… … .”
“Check out how many people are around Do-woo and how they look at Do-woo. “Because that’s where you are now.”
“… … !”
It was only then that I realized it too late.
Even at this moment, countless eyes are focused on me.
The deep envy and favor in their eyes was so clear that you could reach out and touch them, and the subtle smile on their lips contained a gratitude that could not be hidden.
Like Hyeon Cheon Jin-in’s warm voice flowing into my ears.
“Whether it is a request, a command, or an order. It doesn’t matter what it is. “We all owe Doe a great debt.”
“debt… … .”
“It is a martial law that a favor must be repaid. However, Bindo has forgiven his resentment, and now he wants to return the favor. “Maybe they feel the same way.”
Suddenly a thought occurred to me.
My heart goes out to those who have lost a colleague, blood relative, or death penalty partner with whom they have been through hardships for a long time.
Before I could even get over the enormous fear and sadness I felt on the battlefield, the feeling of walking into a new death zone with me of my own will.
It was to repay a debt, but at the same time, it was a desire for revenge that would bring darkness to this land.
It was a light that would brighten the darkness in itself.
“ah.”
It’s a truly strange feeling that I can never get used to.
So much so that I don’t know what to answer.
And the old monk, who was as wise as the long years he had lived, never bothered to ask for my answer.
Tuk-tuk.
He left after patting my shoulder without saying a word, and the attention of the remaining people was focused on me.
Disciples of the Donghong faction and the Jongnam faction.
The warriors of Geumuiwi and Black Dragon Demon Gate.
Even Jeokcheongang and Gungseong, who were mixed among the Hwaryongak members, just nodded quietly.
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With an expression and look in his eyes as if he would follow me until the end even if I were headed to hell.
“I am. No, I… … .”
Under the gaze of as many as 3,000 people, I slowly opened my lips.
And at the same time, the moment the breathtaking silence was broken, a thought suddenly occurred to me.
‘How on earth… … ‘Can it be this quiet?’
Only then did I realize it.
Suddenly, the powerful cries of insects hiding throughout the dense forest stopped being heard.
The fact that the birds that were sitting on the tall tree branches have already disappeared somewhere.
“… … !”
That moment when a cool chill ran down my spine.
Gradually, suddenly.
Along with a subtle vibration that came belatedly from afar, the sound of something unknown flowed into my ears on the chilly wind.
Crumble.
“… … Damn it.”
A swear word uttered reflexively.
I held onto Baekyeom’s spear pole tightly.
And while gazing at the enemies beyond the darkness who had come early to greet the uninvited guests, he issued his first orders from Cheonghae Fortress.
“Ready for battle.”
Cha cha cha chang!
At the same time, countless waves of steel rose up and became cool light, illuminating the darkness.
The appearance of enemies approaching using it as a tent.
“… … Ahhh.”
At the low moan that escaped from someone’s lips, the enemy who was climbing up the mountain ridge first tilted his head.
Patter.
The dots dripping from his head, which was already half gone, were the brain’s brain, which was as pale as his skin.
* * *
Since the distant past, when there were no records, people in the world have referred to a vast mountain range located at the far western end as this.
“The land closest to the sky, the highest peak that touches the clouds… … .”
As if muttering to himself, the blood master looked around and nodded.
The layered, endlessly winding mountain ranges and numerous mountain peaks rising here and there were so majestic and beautiful that anyone who saw them would burst out in awe.
“It’s really worth seeing. I can understand a little why the people of Jungwon consider this place so sacred. Why did the Taoist monks of the Kunlun Sect (崑崙波) try to protect it so tenaciously? is not it?”
In response to the question suddenly thrown by the blood lord, the great wizard who was sitting on a large rock and making an unknown hand gesture answered.
“You seem to really like the scenery here, do you?”
“Well, I don’t know anything else, but it’s true that Mt. Cheonsan (天山) is desolate.”
“Then how about asking to be formally initiated into the Kunlun Sect? Do you know anything? “Maybe I can become a writer someday.”
The words were blatantly mocking, but contrary to the great wizard’s intentions, the blood master did not show any particular reaction.
However, he just stared at her with strange, incomprehensible eyes and then shrugged his shoulders.
“It’s not a very appealing offer. “Is there anything more plausible?”
In response to Hyeolju’s casual reply, the great wizard frowned without realizing it.
“What on earth?”
“What, what does that mean?”
“You weren’t this type of personality to begin with.”
“Well, I guess so.”
A sly retort different from the one that remained in my last memory.
A deep sense of discomfort welled up in the great sorcerer’s heart as he looked at the blood vessel like that.
‘There’s no need to pretend to be relaxed about the topic of crazy monsters.’
The Blood Sword Demon Lord was also a bloodthirsty demon, but what he disliked even more was the Blood Lord.
A person who is stupid, cruel, and does not even know the slightest shame.
These three problems alone were enough to give me reasons to dislike it, but there was something else that was even more important.
‘Why does he keep this guy close to me?’
I couldn’t understand at all.
The person called Hyeolju that the great sorcerer had seen was neither particularly superior in martial arts nor deeper in spirit than the four Demon Lords and Demon Hus who had previously died.
However, unlike the blood and sword demons who were merely pieces on the chessboard, it was an undeniable fact that the blood master was trusted by his owner, and the fact that he was on equal footing with her made her even more uncomfortable.
And just a few chapters away, there is also someone who is constantly giving off a terrible odor.
Sigh. Sigh.
The great sorcerer frowned and looked at the man in black who was sitting cross-legged and muttering something non-stop.
The stench carried by the wind was also stinky, but the more I listened to the sound of the bell, which made a dull and irritating noise every time it was shaken, the more irritating it became.
As if it were picking at my ears like an awl and disturbing my heart.
“Who is he?”
The blood lord answered the great sorcerer’s question kindly.
“My subordinate.”
“Was there anyone like that among your subordinates? “The atmosphere is strangely familiar, yet eerie.”
“I guess so. “Because he’s a drinker.”
“what?”
“Oh, don’t misunderstand. Because he’s a different type of magician than some angry bitch. In fact, it hasn’t been long since you came under my wing.”
At that moment, the great wizard, who guessed the meaning behind the blood liquor’s words, opened his eyes wide.
“That’s right.”
“that’s right. Just a few months ago, he was the servant of another demon lord. Well, not exactly… … .”
Hyeolju added, curling the corners of his mouth.
“Rather than a subordinate, I would say he was a disciple.”
Right at that moment.
Drop.
Once again, the man in black raised his head with a dull bell sound that rang particularly deep and loud.
Pale skin and blue eyes.
And a dry voice with no emotion.
“I found it.”
A past not that long ago now.
The Hyeolju smiled with satisfaction at the report of Masambo, who had once dominated the imperial family as the Dongpiltaegam of the same class.
“That’s very good news.”