< Episode 35: The Demon Sword (1) >
“If you agree to join me, I will give you the Akjeukgeom, one of the rare magic swords.”
-Roaring!
At Amjongju’s words, the intestines were agitated.
“A wicked sword?”
“that’s right. “It was said that the magic sword was the evil sword.”
“Well, was that in the head of Amjong?”
“oh my god······.”
It wasn’t just the warriors wearing the red belts of Sihyeolgok who were so surprised.
The executives who had their backs turned also looked at Amjongju with surprised eyes.
Even Son Yun, the king of Myeongdo, who was confident no matter what the head of the clan suggested, his eyes were shaking at the word ‘evil sword’.
Mok Kyung-un looked around with his eyes and wondered.
Why do they react like this when I only mentioned one sword?
-Ha… It’s an evil sword.
At that time, Mok Gyeong-un heard Cheongryeong’s voice in his ears.
She too seemed quite surprised and her voice was excited.
Mok Gyeong-un, who was curious about her reaction, concentrated on the chest where the wooden doll was and tried to hear it, just in case.
-Do you know what an evil sword is?
-uh?
It was a message I was skeptical about.
But she answered in a surprised voice.
-What on earth did you do?
-iced coffee. It’s an electric sound. I wonder if you heard it?
They said it wouldn’t work because it was sealed in a wooden doll, but it seemed to be possible because it was also a method of transmitting sound.
-When did all this happen?
-I told this to the person over there named Choeumgokju.
-I guess you learned it from that middle-aged woman who practices umgong.
-yes.
-I think I’ve heard of it. I heard that among the Shaolin monks, there are some who know how to use this technique.
-Anyway, why are you and everyone else so surprised?
Cheongnyeong clicked his tongue at Mok Gyeong-un’s question.
However, in the case of Mokgyeongun, he barely knew anything about the place called Moorim, so it was right to explain it to him.
-Among the blacksmiths who make weapons, there are those who are so-called master craftsmen. As the weapons they made grew in reputation, they were called famous swords or timeless weapons.
-I think I’ve heard of it. Something like Uicheongeom, Ganjang, or Makya, right?
-okay. That’s it.
-yes?
-Soy sauce and makya.
-Soy sauce and makya?
-okay. They are called famous swords, but they are also called magic swords.
-I don’t know about that.
Mok Gyeong-un learned writing and academics from his grandfather.
I heard many ancient stories in academics, and I only knew that Ganjang (干將) and Makya (莫耶) made it by heating a kiln with Makya’s hair and nails at the request of King Hapryeo.
-Do you know who Ganjang and Makya’s teachers are?
-teacher? Maybe…
-okay. The Akjeukgeom was created by their teacher, Great Master Gu Yaja.
At those words, Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes sparkled.
That’s right, Guyaja is called the best craftsman of his time and even to this day.
The famous master Gu Yaja (歐冶子).
Those that can still be called the best swords were made during the Spring and Autumn Period, and half of them were made by Gu Yazi, a great general of the Yue Dynasty.
Rare and famous swords such as Geogwal, Damro, Sungu, Seungsa, Eojang, Yongyeon, Tae, and Gong. They were all born from his hands.
These were famous swords that had so many famous anecdotes and historical stories that you could understand them even if you studied them a little.
-That’s interesting. Old palm tree… But I think this is my first time hearing about Akgeukgeom.
-It’s worth it. Those are the swords that Gu Yaja wanted to hide.
-You want to hide it?
-That’s literally it. There was a strange legend passed down among craftsmen a long time ago.
-What is this strange legend?
-There is a legend that if you sacrifice a living human and make a sword with its flesh and blood, the best sword will be created.
Making a sword out of a living human being?
It was a story that would have made ordinary people goosebumps or even indignant.
But at those words, the corner of Mo Kyung-un’s mouth twitched upward.
-awesome.
-what?
-no. So, are you saying that the evil sword was made by sacrificing a living human being?
-I don’t know exactly that. In the historical records of the old era, there is a record that Gu Yaja succeeded in melting the black metal of Guanya, which is said to be impossible to melt, and created several unknown magic swords.
Mok Kyung-un was puzzled by her words and asked.
-They call it a magic sword, not a famous sword.
-There’s a reason it’s called that. that···.
As she was about to answer, Son Yun, the King of Myeongdo, came forward and spoke.
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“A bad sword? “How can you, Lord Amsong, have that?”
To his question, the head of Amjong answered by covering his mouth.
“Oh ho ho. Somehow, I was lucky enough to get it into the hands of a small person some time ago. “I personally have a hobby of collecting prestigious weapons.”
“collection?”
“yes. “Wouldn’t you like to gift the Myeongdo royal palace that I own to Woo Ho and Daeju, the great disciples of the King of Myeongdo?”
At those words, Son Yun, the King of Myeongdo, recalled six years ago.
As a gift for Great Disciple Woo Tiger to the position of Great Lord, Lord Amjong presented Myeongdo Tiger Palace (虎獗).
The Myeongdo Hogwal is a Myeongdo sword created by Muhatae, known as the most outstanding craftsman of the time, and was sharp enough to cut even a huge stone with one stroke.
It was a way that suited Woohorang very well.
“······I’m still grateful for that. However, what I am talking about now is a fairy sword. “Isn’t it literally a cursed sword?”
‘curse?’
What does this mean?
I was puzzled, but the head of the cancer shrugged his shoulders and said it was okay.
“It’s just a sword that has never found its owner. It is an infinitely famous sword for its chosen owner. Isn’t there a clear example of that? “It’s a great achievement by the vice-leader of the Justice Alliance, Sowi-hyeon.”
Those words caused a stir in the room again.
Vice leader of the Justice League, Gwawi-hyeon.
He was one of the eight stars among the six thousand eight stars and was one of the five swordsmen in the current martial arts world.
However, the reason they were surprised was not because of a world-class expert named Lee Sowi-hyeon.
Son Yun frowned and said.
“Are you saying this because you don’t know that all of the previous owners of that magnificent property died of illness after less than half a year?”
It was like that.
Another magical sword, the Hojak Sword, is said to have been created by the great master Gu Yaja.
As a result, many swordsmen had bloody fights and the owner changed hands several times.
However, all the owners of this sword died within half a year.
“It’s too dangerous…”
“Hasn’t Hana Wei-hyeon been fine for fifteen years?”
Everyone died.
However, the only exception is Man Ji-Geom (滿志逆劍) Su-hyeon, the vice-leader of the Justice League, who is one of the Eight Saints.
“He is a peerless expert who has overcome barriers. “It’s different from previous owners.”
With those words, Son Yun looked at Mo Kyung-un.
No matter how talented he was, he still considered it to be an unfinished gem.
It was dangerous to give a gem to such a gem.
“The sword is not called the sword for nothing. “If you want to trick this child, it would be better to replace it with another collection.”
“Good.”
“what?”
At that moment, Son Yun frowned at Mok Gyeong-un’s words.
What did this guy say just now?
Did you not hear correctly why you just said that the magic sword was dangerous?
While I was doing this, Mok Gyeong-un said.
“They say that if you go to Lord Amjong, he will give you that sword called Akjeukgeom.”
“you?”
Could it be that this guy is coveting the sword because it was made by the great general Gu Ya-ja?
At this, Son Yun, the King of Myeongdo, tried to dissuade him with a somewhat heavy look on his face.
“Arthur. “It’s not a sword you want yet.”
“It’s not a sword worth coveting?”
Son Yun clicked his tongue and said in response to this question.
“It’s not because I’m ignoring you. As I said just now, a magic sword is literally a magic sword. “It seems like the words of a young and energetic king are being passed around lightly, but it is not a sword that should be approached with unnecessary greed or curiosity.”
This was Son Yun’s sincere warning.
Due to the entrustment, Guyaja’s magical sword was in the spotlight, but just fifteen years ago, four owners lost their lives due to it.
Son Yun considered the Akjeukgeom to be no different when looking at it as an example of the Hojakgeom.
-what do you think?
Mok Gyeong-un sent a message to Cheongryeong.
Then she answered.
-It is not an unreasonable statement.
-What does that mean?
-Even before my death, there was bloodshed in the martial arts world due to the swords of the Great Master Gu Yaja.
-I guess it’s just one sack?
-okay. I don’t know how many there are in total, but there are a few known ones. Destruction, cowardice, evil…
Even though he died, the memories are still vivid.
Three swords discovered in a royal tomb that was destroyed by a local official and a great merchant.
Those three swords brought bloodshed to the martial arts world at the time.
As she thought about this, she quickly said.
-To be honest, if it were before I died, I would have told you never to be greedy for that magic sword.
-What about now?
-If the sword has a vengeful spirit, this too could be of strength to you.
This was Cheongryeong’s honest opinion.
It was Mok Gyeong-un who absorbed the magical power of Imae Mang-ryang, a spirit beast, who was weakened by loneliness and sealing, including himself, who was already a young spirit, and made it with his own power.
Taking this into account, no matter how infamous the sword was, I did not expect it to be something so dangerous and enormous.
-But you’re probably not going to choose cancer because of the magic sword, right?
Mok Gyeong-un smiled at Cheongryeong’s question.
Of course that wasn’t the case.
Although I became interested in the magic sword, it wasn’t enough to change my intended purpose.
but,
-That’s not the reason, but it happened by chance.
-Are you a sentient being?
She continued to recommend choosing one of the two kings.
This was because one could get closer to the center by joining a person in a high position.
But Mok Gyeong-un had different thoughts.
-They say carcinoma acts as a shadow, like information or intelligence?
-Sentient beings… I know that you are very interested in things like information, but when you reach a high place, such things come naturally…
While she was speaking, King Amjong opened his mouth again.
“Oh ho ho. What King Myeongdo said also makes sense. “It is true that the magic sword is somewhat dangerous, but it is also a famous sword made by the great master Gu Yaza, so I recommended it to win that child’s favor.”
At those words, King Son Yun quietly said, ‘I thought well.’
It was because it was thought that the head of the cancer clan had taken a step back.
however,
“I guess it’s a bit weird to take back what I said with my mouth in front of everyone.”
“what?”
“How about doing it like this? “Why don’t we let that kid hold the evil sword and then judge whether he has the potential to become its owner?”
‘!?’
Son Yun, King of Myeongdo, frowned at these words of Amjongju.
He said that the magic sword was dangerous and should not be given to him, but is he making light of what he said by asking him to take it one step further?
“It must be the king who saw the king of cancer…”
“Coincidentally, he had just brought a sword.”
“What does it mean that you brought a sword?”
-Just right!
Amjongju snapped his fingers.
Then, people dressed in black, who appeared to be soldiers from the Amjong branch, who were waiting behind the podium, ran somewhere.
Then, the two of them carefully carried a long wooden box supported on a wooden board.
Everyone’s attention was focused on the wooden box that looked exactly the length of a sword.
“Why on earth did you bring this?”
Son Yun, the King of Myeongdo, asked in a tone of incomprehension.
It was already a dangerous sword.
I didn’t understand why they even brought poetry songs here.
At that question, the head of the female clan smiled slightly and answered by putting his hands together and bowing his waist.
“I apologize, but I cannot answer that, so please understand.”
“excuse? Are you avoiding the king’s question just now?”
There was anger in the voice of Myeongdo King Son Yun.
The energy was creeping up, and it was the kind of energy that would make a big splash if the situation were to arise.
“Ahhh. “There’s nothing I can do.”
In response, King Amjong came closer and whispered something into Son Yun’s ear.
Then, Son Yun’s eyes, which were full of anger, narrowed.
Son Yun also said something quietly.
Several whispered conversations took place between the two.
Then, the king of cancer spoke in a voice that could be heard.
“How do you feel?”
Son Yun answered after being silent for a moment.
“······If it becomes a problem, we will retrieve it at any time.”
“You are so unfair.”
What on earth did King Amjong say that made King Son Yun suddenly change his attitude?
While I was wondering, the leader of the clan turned his head to Mok Gyeong-un and said,
“Oh ho ho. It’s a little long. Anyway, since you received advice from King Myeongdo, I think it would be difficult to just give this sword to you. Would you like to try holding it?”
With those words, the head of the female clan nodded to his subordinates.
Then, a warrior opened the lid of the wooden box that had been tightly closed.
The executives who were already curious about the evil sword got up from their seats and turned to look at it.
‘!?’
However, inside the opened wooden box was another wooden box.
And on the outside of the wooden box, numerous amulets were attached.
Mok Kyung-un’s eyes sparkled when he saw this.
Although it may not be visible to others, Mok Gyeong-un could see an ominous spirit leaking out through a gap where the amulet was attached.
‘It really seems like a magic sword.’
If it weren’t for the talisman, the energy would have been even more evident.
Amjongju said, pointing to this wooden box with his hand.
“Take it out and hold it yourself. If the sword chooses you, I will give it to you, not a replacement. “Of course, that’s assuming it’s carcinoma.”
Hearing his words, Mok Kyung-un walked forward.
And then I put my hand on the wooden box that was attached with a talisman.
King Myeongdo Son Yun’s eyes became strange as he looked at this.
He recalled what Lord Amjong had just said.
[It’s hard to tell you why I brought it, but I’ll tell you something interesting.]
[Something interesting?]
[I also learned this only after obtaining it, and that sword brings human desires to the surface.]
[What does it mean to bring desire to the surface?]
[It is literally. It makes you unable to control your own desires.]
[How can something so dangerous…]
[Aren’t you curious? What is the true desire of that child who converted to this circuit?]
[······.]
Mok Gyeong-un’s true desire.
Will Akjeukgeom reveal his desire as Amjongju said?
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