Episode 245: Let’s Play Like the Wind.
The Poison King was silent for a moment.
He asked, blinking his eyes.
“Are you asking me to play with you right now? And with a magic wand?”
“Yes.”
The Poison King placed his palm on Geommugeuk’s forehead to check if he had a fever.
“This is a side effect of Cheonkidan.”
The Poison King grabbed his wrist and felt his pulse.
“Is it really this hard to play all day?”
Geommugeuk stopped the Poison King from escaping through the back door.
“You don’t have to feel too burdened. I’m with you.”
“You should just go to the training ground and bark again. Why on earth are you doing this?”
“I want to take a day off. I also want to hang out with the Poison King. Come hang out with me for a day.”
As the Poison King was sighing, a merchant ship from outside announced the arrival of Mabul.
The Poison King went out, cursing the sword dance with an expression on his face.
“A precious person has arrived.”
“How have you been?”
The two greeted each other politely. Unlike the way Ma-bul had tried to run away because he felt uncomfortable, the Poison King treated him well, without losing his majesty as if nothing had happened.
“Is this your first time at Cheon Dok Rim?”
“Yes. As I was coming, I saw that there were beautiful views everywhere.”
“There are many better places.”
In fact, the Poison King had never been to the Golden Buddha Temple where the Demon Lord was. Since the Poison King liked to stay in the Cheondokrim so much, he had never had a reason to go to the other Demon Lords’ residences.
After finishing his greetings, Mabul looked at Geommugeuk.
“Lee Gongja, you were here.”
It was as if he didn’t know that Geommu-geuk was here. The acting was quite good. Geommu-geuk also knew that he had come because of him, but he greeted him with acting.
“As expected! It seems that Mabulnim and I have a connection. Seeing that we meet even in a place like this.”
“I see.”
“Seeing you like this makes me happy, so I guess the time I spent with you recently wasn’t wasted.”
Even with the Poison King next to him, Geommugeuk showed his emotions without hesitation.
“Then wouldn’t the King be upset?”
The Poison King intervened and asked.
“Why am I upset?”
“Isn’t there everyone in our school who doesn’t know about the special friendship between you two?”
It meant barking together in the training ground.
The Poison King shook his head while watching the sword dance.
“I’ve been going through all sorts of things since I met Lee Gong-ja.”
The sound of the Poison King’s sword followed immediately after.
-This is the biggest thing right now!
Geommugeuk turned his head away, pretending not to hear.
After finishing the greeting, the Poison King guided Ma-bul to the guest room of Cheon-Dok-Mun.
“Come on, come up here.”
It was a place like a hut, and the atmosphere was very good because it blended in with the surrounding natural scenery. It was not used often because there were few visitors, but the merchant ship always kept it clean.
One person looked unusually young, one person was unusually short, and with the addition of a sword dance, this place looked very special.
“Did you handle the matter of your excommunication well this time?”
“Thanks for your concern, I was able to handle it well.”
There was a brief silence as the conversation ceased.
Although Mabul was used to meeting people a lot, he felt awkward in this place. He had little interaction with the Poison King, and he really couldn’t get used to his young appearance. Of course, the other person might feel the same way when they see him.
The Poison King’s voice flew towards Geommugeuk.
―I’m already out of breath, so you want to play? It’d be more fun to play a life-and-death martial arts game.
Fortunately, the atmosphere brightened when a merchant ship brought tea.
“The tea tastes good!”
Geommu-geuk drank tea comfortably, but Ma-bul only fiddled with the teacup and did not put it to his lips. If his subordinate had drank tea comfortably like Geommu-geuk here, he would have given him a warning. Drinking tea given by the Poison King? You idiot! You’d rather die by my hand! That’s how fearsome the Poison King was to everyone.
“To be honest, the reason I came to see you today is because of you, Lee Gong Ja.”
Mabul glanced at Geommugeuk and continued speaking.
“I heard that a scholar of science and engineering was coming here, so I came to visit. These days, I am completely absorbed in the fun of interacting with scholars of science and engineering.”
The sword dance drama definitely felt that Ma-bul was not the Ma-bul of the past. This time, he showed a new side, as if he was someone who had put everything on the line for his work. This kind of candidness was not Ma-bul’s appearance.
“I wonder. What does the Poison King usually talk about when he meets Yi Gongja?”
Then the Poison King said.
“I called you today and had you clean up.”
Mabul was startled by those words. He thought that the Poison King was displeased with his question.
“I guess I was rude for no reason.”
That’s when the sword dance came in.
“I really cleaned it.”
Geommugeuk spoke to the surprised Mabul as if he was complaining.
“So did you think I became friends with the demons just by talking? I also put in a lot of effort.”
If you really cleaned up, you can see that the talk about the sword dance being difficult wasn’t just an exaggeration.
“No matter what, you have to be selective about what you do.”
He didn’t add that he had a body that could become a Heavenly Demon, because his goal was to make it impossible for him to become a Heavenly Demon.
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There was an awkward silence again after those words. In other words, it was because the Poison King ordered them to do whatever they wanted without any discrimination.
However, the Poison King did not express his displeasure to Ma-Bul. He could have Geommu-Geuk do it instead.
– Did you hear that? That word makes people uncomfortable. But how do you play with it?
-There’s no harm done, you know that?
―I can’t even play by myself, so how can I play with you?
How could it be otherwise? Geommu-geuk and Ma-bul were people who had never played in their entire lives. That was why Geommu-geuk wanted to have a good time with them. It was not an opportunity that came often.
-First, could you show me the Cheon Dok Rim forest?
As soon as the sound of the sword dance ended, the Poison King spoke to Ma-bul.
“Since you’ve come all this way, I’ll show you Cheon Dok Rim.”
Ma-bul was about to say that he would come and see next time, but Geommu-geuk got up first.
“Go. It’ll be fun.”
So the Poison King guided them to the Thousand Poison Forest.
Cheondokrim was wide and dense, and after walking for a while, a beautiful bamboo forest with a walking path appeared.
“Oh, there was a place like this.”
It was a direction that even Geommu-geuk had never been to before. After passing the bamboo forest, there was a giant tree that must have lived for a thousand years, and behind it was a field full of nameless flowers in full bloom.
The three walked slowly, intoxicated by the beautiful scenery.
Mabuldo, who was reluctant at first, gradually became absorbed in the scenery of Cheondokrim. He kept exclaiming, “How nice!”
“Be careful.”
A colorful snake was flicking its tongue in the tree.
“It’s a hundred-spotted snake. It has such a venom that even a skilled person wouldn’t be able to survive a day without an antidote.”
Geommugeuk thought that the snake must have been named by the Poison King as well.
Geommugeuk asked about the poisonous plants, insects, and snakes he saw along the way, and the Poison King happily explained.
Ma-bul thought that Geommu-geuk’s actions were intended to please the Poison King.
‘I guess I have to admit that you’re diligent.’
But even so, Geommugeuk asked everything. The Poison King also told him everything he knew, and Geommugeuk listened very seriously.
At that moment, Mabul said a word.
“The scientist is very curious.”
“How many times in a person’s life do they have the opportunity to hear an explanation directly from the Poison King about things related to poison?”
In fact, Geommugeuk remembered everything that the Poison King said as best he could.
It doesn’t matter to me since I’m invincible, but who knows who else might get addicted?
I listened to the explanation from Mabuldo. He was always the one teaching, but after a long time, I learned a lot of things. It was fun to learn.
After walking for a long time, we arrived at a valley where a waterfall was gushing.
Swaaaaaaah.
They decided to take a break here.
“I’m hot, so I’m going to go for a swim.”
Geommugeuk took off his shirt and jumped into the water.
“It’s nice to be around people with science and engineering backgrounds so I don’t get bored.”
The Poison King nodded at Ma-bul’s words. It was fortunate that there was no sword dance at this moment, but it was difficult for the Poison King right now.
Just as the Poison King was thinking about jumping into the water himself, Ma-Bul brought up the subject of the successor.
“I admit that the Duke of Yi is in a weak position. That’s why the Duke of Yi is in dire need of the support of the King of Dokdo.”
Mabul took this opportunity to obtain the official support of the Crown Prince from the King.
“Who knows whether the Grand Duke will be a better leader or the Duke of Yi will be a better leader?”
Ma-Bul continued speaking as he watched the Poison King nod.
“There are times when I feel afraid when I see a scholar. I wonder if the scholar’s strange passion is being drawn into the martial arts world.”
Then the Poison King, who had been listening, suddenly spoke.
“Isn’t that okay?”
“There is nothing that cannot be done, but… … .”
“I think we shouldn’t worry about the heat, but about not feeling the heat.”
Although the Poison King was awkward, he said what he wanted to say clearly.
On the other hand, Ma-bul had to feel embarrassed because he had been hit hard. This was because he always wished that the Grand Duke had at least a little bit of the passion of the sword dance.
The Poison King looked at Geommu-geuk. Geommu-geuk, who had been swimming, was screaming as he went under the waterfall. He couldn’t tell if it was good or if it was painful.
“I think Lee Gong-ja is more suitable for Cheonma.”
Ma-bul was taken aback by the Poison King’s words. The Poison King had chosen the sword dance.
“Isn’t it true that just because one has strong martial arts skills and is good at talking that one becomes a better Heavenly Horse?”
“That’s not it. I see it in people with engineering backgrounds.”
“What are you looking at?”
The Poison King looked at the swordplay that was sitting under the waterfall and spoke excitedly.
“We see our destiny.”
The Poison King admitted that he liked his own world and was not very good at understanding other people’s feelings.
But he felt that the more he watched the sword dance, the more he felt that some great destiny was approaching them.
Rather, I thought it was something I felt because I spent a lot of time in my own world. Something that Mabul, who was entangled in countless relationships, could never see.
“You fell for the scholar’s intentions. You were fooled by his tricks and schemes.”
“If Lee Gongja is that kind of person, then the request he made to me today would have been to persuade Ma Bul-nim.”
“Then what did you ask for?”
“He said the three of us should have fun today.”
“!”
At that moment, Mabul had this thought. Ah, it won’t be easy to defeat Lee Gongja. How can I defeat this crazy guy? The confidence I had when I first started was completely shattered.
“If a scholar becomes a heavenly horse, a bloody storm may blow.”
“The scholar will be playing with that bloody wind.”
Mabul said no more. He felt that the Poison King’s determination was firm.
‘It won’t be easy.’
If the Poison King’s mind cannot be changed, the only ones who support the Grand Duke are himself and Kwonma. And Kwonma only supports half of them.
At that moment, a swordsman who was imitating a practitioner under the waterfall swam towards me.
“Have you seen my waterfall training? It’s as if I’ve become a warrior who dreams of revenge through extreme training… .”
Without listening to the rest of the words, the Poison King stood up and said.
“There’s still more to see. Let’s go.”
Mabuldo also jumped up and followed him.
The swordsman came out of the water and shouted.
“Why? Did I do something wrong? Let’s go together! Let’s dry our clothes before we go!”
I told you to rest a bit. It seems like you had an important conversation. Yeah, how can people who have never played in their entire lives play easily? It’s fortunate that they don’t fight.
Hwaaaaaaaah!
As the sword dance walked, it gave off a hot sun. Steam rose and the clothes began to dry in an instant.
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I was grateful to the Poison King.
He was doing his best to accommodate my request, otherwise he wouldn’t have made this offer.
“Let’s make a bet.”
Mabul showed interest in the word betting. He was curious about what kind of bet it was, and he had a strong competitive spirit and enjoyed betting itself.
“What’s the bet?”
“There is a poisonous plant in the forest here called the Seven-Life Herb, which has seven-pronged leaves and purple berries. Let’s see who can find it first.”
“Isn’t that too disadvantageous for us? The King must be familiar with the geography of this place.”
“I don’t know where the Seven Life Herbs are either. I know they’re definitely there, but I can’t seem to find them because I’m not meant to be there.”
Ma-Bul asked again, since he didn’t think he would lie about something like that.
“If it’s a bet, there should be a reward.”
I said this because the two of them were worried.
“Next time you have time, let’s buy a lot of drinks at the Pungryu tavern to whoever finds you first.”
The Poison King and Mabul nodded. Mabul’s eyes were filled with competitive desire. At least for Mabul, it meant more than a drinking bet.
“Okay. Let’s do it.”
So we wandered around looking for the Seven Life Herbs.
Even after searching for a long time, it wasn’t easy to find. I even used my new eyes to search, but I couldn’t find it.
“Found it!”
The person who found the Chilseongcho was Mabul, who was small and wandered around the forest.
The Poison King and I ran towards him with light air.
“Is this correct?”
“Oh! That’s right! This is the Chilsengcho.”
The Poison King looked genuinely moved.
“You found this precious thing. You really have a talent for collecting spirits. Let’s go to that forest later.”
Then, the Poison King carefully picked the Seven Life Herbs. He looked so sincere that I asked, “Could it be?”
“You didn’t make the bet because you needed the Seven Life Herbs, did you?”
For a moment, the back of the Poison King who was digging up the Seven Life Herbs flinched.
The Poison King carefully placed the Seven Life Herbs in his bosom and spoke to Ma-Bul.
“Next time you come, let’s come out and play again. Mabul, you can come anytime!”
The Poison King flew away after greeting me as if saying goodbye.
He went his way.
As the Poison King disappeared into the distance, Ma-bul looked at me and gave me a look that said, ‘What on earth is going on?’
“We were taken advantage of! We were forced to become foragers!”
Mabul took my words, which could have been true, as a joke.
“This seat must be very uncomfortable.”
From afar, the Poison King glanced at me.
His eyes said, I’m going to have fun.
and…….
My efforts have ended here, now it’s your turn.
