Even as the night deepened, the lights in Xinyeong (西寧) did not go out.
The numerous welcoming crowds still remaining on the streets shared their joy generously, and the city’s leaders provided alcohol and meat for them.
Let that small spark of hope in their hearts last just a little longer. And hope it burns brightly.
But even at this moment, unlike the sound of laughter outside flowing through the cracks in the windows, the atmosphere inside the palace was heavily subdued.
“Seeing that you are sitting with your head down, I guess I can understand what is going on.”
Jeokcheongang, who suddenly broke the silence, clicked his tongue and continued speaking.
“It looks like there’s some kind of crappy news, so tell it now instead of telling me you’re a damn bastard later.”
“That is… … .”
It was something he could say because he was Jeokcheon-gang, but the opponent was Jeokcheon-gang, so it was impossible for anyone to easily carry the gun first.
It was at that moment that I, standing by the window, suddenly opened my mouth as I watched the leaders exchanging glances with each other.
“If it’s difficult to say something right now, let’s first listen to the current situation within the castle.”
Even though Kang-ho’s perception is that he writes them off as “Yeolhwamun” and reads them as “bastards,” it is natural that he feels more comfortable with the Saeparan disciple than with an old monster who is famous for his foul temper.
Only then did someone from the leadership, whose expression softened at my gentle tone, cautiously open his mouth.
“It’s not good anyway.”
“hmm. Not good?”
“I see.”
After quietly savoring my appetite, I asked the speaker.
“All right. “By the way, what is the name of the person you just mentioned?”
“The gatekeeper of Cheonghae Gonghwamun Gate is called Cheok Mora. “I don’t know if you’ve heard of it.”
Of course I didn’t hear it.
I don’t know if it’s the Gonghwachun I know, but I haven’t even memorized the list of dozens of martial arts clans located in Cheonghae Fortress.
In addition, the fact that it would not be particularly memorable in the future was made clear by the first answer he gave.
“yes. “First of all, Mr. Munju of the Republic of Korea Gate.”
“I’m listening.”
I looked straight at him, who nodded with a relaxed posture, and continued speaking calmly.
“Do you not want to be here?”
“… … ?”
“You can leave. “If you plan on saying such obvious things from now on.”
“… … !”
“And when did you feel so comfortable saying you saw it? What do you think?”
When I turned my gaze with an additional question, a middle-aged government official dressed in a silk official uniform swallowed dry saliva and answered.
“Sir, how dare you criticize what Sangsanhu said.”
“The answer is strange. “I don’t think I was just asking you to vent.”
“Bae, you’ve said it a hundred times and a thousand times!”
“Okay, whatever. Anyway, my legs hurt a bit from standing still. “Is there any room left?”
In fact, even if he stood like this for several days, he wouldn’t flinch, and if he just turned his head a little, there would be more room left, but the middle-aged government official kicked off his chair and jumped up.
“There’s a seat here!”
“Oh, there’s no need to do this. “He is even much older than me.”
“So, what should I do with the major joints…” … .”
“What can I do? Are you planning to embarrass me now? “A young bastard with no blood on his head persecuted an adult because of his status?”
“Well, then, I will sit down.”
The moment the official, who was rolling his eyes here and there, carefully placed his butt on the chair, I muttered to myself.
“This really sits down. “Without notice.”
“… … yes?”
“huh? why?”
“No, that. “What you just said.”
“Oh, did you hear?”
“… … yes.”
“I was just talking to myself, please sit down.”
“… … .”
“Why do you keep making me say it so many times? “Please sit down?”
If I had been a senseless person, I would have secretly touched my butt even now, but the middle-aged official in front of me was unable to do either this or that and just looked at me with his pupils shaking.
Well, since he had that level of insight, he would have taken on an important position, such as castle lord, at a relatively young age.
‘The reason I’ve been able to steal a lot of this and that from behind my back is because of that cleverness.’
When I glanced to the side, leaving Cheonghae Seongju, who was unintentionally trembling in the transparent chair position, behind me, I saw the face of Jeong Ho, smiling with a twisted mouth.
I have no hobby of harassing older people, but the story I heard from him on the way to Seonyeong was enough to completely wash away my guilt.
‘Typical Tomgwan Duck.’
There is no room for doubt as this information was obtained a long time ago by the Jingui Committee, which is the imperial family’s most powerful military group and has information power comparable to that of Dongchang.
However, what is more important than that is the current situation that collapsed due to the negligence of Cheonghae Castle.
“I heard somewhere that there isn’t much food stored in the castle. What do you think about this, Seongju?”
“Well, that is.”
“Just the exact numbers. “Without lies.”
“Ah, I guess because too many people were gathering inside the castle at a rapid rate… … .”
“Your tongue is tired. “Shall I make it a little shorter?”
“Ha, one month! “It’s one month!”
Cheonghae Seongju, who hastily answered, added in an uncertain tone.
“… … maybe.”
“I can’t do it. Jeong Cheon-ho?”
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Jerk.
When Jeongho-gun stepped forward at my call, the lord of Cheonghae Castle closed his eyes and shouted.
“It’s full moon! “That is the limit with our current food reserves!”
“It’s a full moon, are you sure about this?”
“I will put my neck on the line, the head of the magistrate!”
People who have a lot of money never gamble with their lives.
And in that sense, Cheonghae Seongju’s answer was very truthful and at the same time made me angry.
Although a large number of refugees flocked in in a short period of time, it only took about seven days and seven nights for Seonyeong to become like this.
Since Cheonghae Castle is clearly on the border, the amount of military stockpiled in preparation for an unexpected invasion by foreign enemies is bound to be greater than in the central region.
However, the fact that there is only 15 days worth of food left… … .
‘I really did it to a great extent.’
I looked at Cheonghae Castle with a sigh. His face was very frightened and his face was dripping with sweat due to untimely exercise of his lower body.
“Why are you so scared? Anyone who sees me will think I’m trying to kill you. is not it?”
“Well, that’s what you said.”
“don’t worry. “I won’t kill you.”
“thank you!”
Towards the Cheonghae Castle, which suddenly turned into a flowery color, I added softly.
“At least for now.”
“From now on, I will be loyal to Sangsanhu with all my heart… … yes?”
“What are you asking? “It’s just as I heard.”
At that moment, three or four guards of the Geumuiwi came up behind Cheonghae Seongju, who could not believe his ears, and surrounded him.
“Now, wait! “This can’t be happening!”
“Who said that? “You can’t do this?”
It would be a huge misfortune for the lord of Cheonghae Castle, but the benefactor who saved the imperial family and a great concubine who was personally appointed by the Emperor has the qualifications and justification to do such a thing.
And his fate was almost decided before I set foot in Seonyeong.
“Send it when the sun rises. “It gets lonely if you go alone, so don’t forget to bring a companion.”
“Respect!”
At the gesture of Jeongho’s hand, which responded more firmly than ever before, the remaining guards of the Geumuiwiwi who were waiting quickly carried out the order as determined.
“Cheonghaeseong Wijiwiwisasa (衛指揮使司) Songak. Is that right?”
“I-I didn’t do anything wrong!”
“That’s for us to decide. “Not you.”
“… … !”
“This is a strict command from Sangsanhu, so please follow it calmly. “If you want to see the sun rise tomorrow.”
It was literally an instant.
Generals wearing fancy armor and high-ranking officials wearing official uniforms as stiff as their necks had no choice but to be dragged out one after another with pale faces.
There was no resistance whatsoever in this series of processes.
No, it was right that I didn’t even dare to do that.
The presence of transcendental masters who were said to make the world cry also contributed to this, but the moment they stood up to the Geumwiwi, which was directly under the imperial family, the entire family was cornered as traitors.
There was only one choice they could make in the face of the deathly choice of whether to be beheaded as a traitor who colluded with the lord of Cheonghae Castle, or to be condemned to extinction as a traitor.
Conformity to reality.
And endless despair.
However, unlike those who are dragged away with wailing, meaning that everything is over, the people who have had the tumor removed will be more united and rejoice.
Also with him.
“I think I’m finally ready to talk properly.”
This means that the dozens of empty spaces that suddenly became empty have been newly filled with the presence of someone who created these spaces.
It’s me.
With the existence of Jin Tae-kyung, the fire god dragon.
“What do you all think?”
“… … !”
“… … !”
A suffocating silence oppressed the inside of the palace.
Those close to me were laughing silently, but those who did not know me looked at each other with dark, sunken expressions and eyes.
Before you know it, your back is straight and your fingers are tapping slowly but nervously on the table.
Perhaps some of them secretly ignored me or tried to put me down.
Rumors are always inflated.
In these chaotic times, heroes are sometimes created out of necessity.
But you are wrong.
There were people like that at all times and everywhere, but the result was always the same.
And there have always been those who watched the whole situation silently with an expression that did not understand the meaning.
Right now at this moment. Like that young guru who is looking straight at me, unlike some people who avoid eye contact.
“Rumors are ultimately created through people’s eyes and ears, so I didn’t believe them as much as usual.”
Neat application without a single wrinkle and eyes whose depth is unknown.
“When I faced Do-woo like this, I realized again that my thoughts were right.”
In addition, his voice is as calm and grave as his neatly organized appearance.
“After all, it seems that rumors are not trustworthy. Even when it doesn’t reach that level, or… … Even when it exceeds expectations.”
Sreuk.
The young Taoist monk stood up, gestured toward me, and opened his mouth.
“I meet Hae-ui (鶴義), a great disciple of the Kunlun Sect, and Jin Tae-gyeong Dahyeop, the Fire Divine Dragon.”