Episode 280 I have to see it myself.
Jin Ha-ryeong’s body was in the banquet hall, but his heart was not there.
As I greeted and chatted with the later index members, I kept thinking of Geommu-geuk and Ian. Ian’s beautiful appearance came to mind, and I could feel her prayers. I also remembered Geommu-geuk standing next to him.
‘I wonder if my brother is doing well?’
In this situation, it was impossible for the reviewers who were doing him a favor to come into view.
Among them, there were some who were handsome, and some who were skilled in martial arts. However, when I thought of Geommu-geuk, they all seemed like children. This was a side effect of learning Geommu-geuk.
When he returned to his residence after finishing the long meeting that day, Jin Ha-gun was waiting for him.
“Brother!”
I never thought I’d be this happy to see you, brother.
“I was going to meet you anyway. What happened?”
Judging by Jin Ha-gun’s expression, it seems like the story ended well.
Instead of answering, Jin Ha-gun asked her a question.
“What about the meeting?”
“Let’s memorize names, memorize faces, listen to all kinds of boasts, pretend to be friendly, and then overthrow the Demonic Cult! Let’s win against the Apostles! It’s so boringly the same.”
“That tedious task will one day protect the martial arts world.”
“The martial arts world is protected by my older brother. My role ends here.”
“Do you think you’ll have a place to hide if the Demonic Cult takes over the martial arts world?”
My brother is also suffering from side effects. It is a side effect of living as the grandson of the leader. The fear that the Demonic Cult and the Apostolic Alliance could invade has been deeply rooted in my brother’s heart since he was young.
“Do you really think that Brother Geommu-geuk is the kind of person who dreams of unifying the martial arts world? While wiping us all out?”
No matter how much I think about it, it’s an unimaginable sight. The sight of Geommugeuk standing on top of a mountain of corpses.
“I don’t know. I don’t know what kind of person he is. One thing is for sure, if he dreams of unifying the martial arts world, it won’t be easy to stop him.”
It wasn’t something my grandfather had to stop. That was something that happened to the Jin Ha-gun and Jin Ha-ryeong generations.
“You can never know the truth of someone’s faith in the process. The only time that faith is proven is when the results come out. We are still in the process.”
This applies to both the relationship with the master and the relationship with the sword dance theater. What good is it if you do it well a hundred times? If you reveal your true colors at the last moment, it will be a disaster.
“Oh, I knew you could say that. Isn’t that amazing? My brother!”
After a moment, Jin Ha-gun said.
“That’s what Geommugeuk said.”
“ah!”
She seemed to be silent for a moment, but then burst into loud laughter.
“My brother who was doing well has finally found a partner.”
Jin Ha-gun did not get angry or upset at all when he heard these words.
Because she was the only person he could open his heart to. She was the only person he could comfortably have such sensitive conversations with.
“What do you think of that person, brother?”
Jin Ha-ryeong was curious about what kind of sword dance his brother was thinking of.
Jin Ha-gun also had a lot to say when he thought of Geommu Geuk, just like her. He was definitely a trustworthy person, but you didn’t know how much to trust him.
Nevertheless, Jin Ha-gun acknowledged his opponent.
“He is a different size than me.”
Jin Ha-gun held out one hand and closed his hand as if he was catching a ball.
“If I were a person this size.”
This time, I pretended to hold a large ball in front of my chest with both hands.
“The Sword Master is this kind of person. If you want to win against him, you have to start by acknowledging this.”
After meeting Geommu-geuk, my brother definitely changed. The fact that my brother, who has a strong sense of pride, said something like this meant that he had changed.
Jin Ha-ryeong was happy with the change, but at the same time, he was worried. He was worried that he might get too absorbed in Geommu-geuk.
“Can you handle it?”
“You have to try to handle it. If you can’t do it now, you won’t be able to do it later.”
Jin Ha-gun’s eyes were firm. Although he was receiving help now, he was determined not to be swayed by Geommu-geuk.
“See how I overcome it.”
Jin Ha-ryeong clenched his fist with a look of confidence on his face.
This time, Jin Ha-gun asked.
“How was it for you? It’s been a while since I’ve seen the sword dance?”
The clenched fist relaxed weakly.
“There’s more repetition there. You meet and get surprised and flustered. But today, that person wasn’t the problem.”
This time, Jin Ha-ryeong imitated Jin Ha-gun.
“If I am this beautiful, then I have met someone this beautiful.”
Jin Ha-ryeong smiled as she looked at her brother who seemed incomprehensible.
“I realized that Hubei was a vast well.”
* * *
Jin Ha-gun arrived at Baek Cheon-gyeong’s workshop.
I recalled the request that Geommugeuk had made at the door.
– Don’t worry about what he thinks and act as you normally would. Rather than trying to look good, subtly show that you are dissatisfied with this matter. That way, he won’t get suspicious.
But Baek Cheon-gyeong wasn’t in the workshop.
As I was about to leave, I suddenly looked at the display case. The display case where the dolls were placed was covered with a black cloth. Sometimes it was covered like this. But now the cloth covering it looked different.
As Jin Ha-gun slowly walked over and was about to open the curtain, he felt a presence behind him.
When Jin Ha-gun looked back, Baek Cheon-gyeong was standing in front of the door.
“Master.”
“Are you here?”
Although he was curious about the contents under the sky, Jin Ha-gun left it as it was and walked towards his master.
Baek Cheon-gyeong passed him by, sat down in his seat, and began to carve.
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Square, square.
Lately, the amount of time my master spends sculpting has increased significantly. In the past, it was just a hobby.
Why are you cutting it like that when you covered the display case with cloth?
“Yeah, have you thought about how to get the Heavenly Flower Gate back?”
The master’s gaze was still directed at the doll he was carving.
“I will try to persuade the pro-Jeong faction leaders among the Cheonhwamun. Cheonhwamun is a sect that has maintained neutrality for a long time, so its loyalty to the Demonic Cult is not strong. Of course, the same goes for the Bonmyeong and Sadomyeong. Since the atmosphere of the sect changes depending on the sect leader and the leadership, it will take a long time, but if we can persuade the pro-Jeong faction leaders within Cheonhwamun to our side… … .”
Jin Ha-gun observed Baek Cheon-gyeong’s every move carefully while speaking. He could sense that she wasn’t listening to what he was saying.
Is the Master really waiting for him to find a way?
As if that wasn’t true, Baek Cheon-gyeong cut Jin Ha-gun off and said.
“Aren’t you feeling hurt?”
He stimulated Jin Ha-gun in a calm tone.
“The three successors of Jeongsa-ma gathered in one place. Two of them returned with lavish gifts, but you returned empty-handed.”
You mention pride and compare yourself to other successors? Jin Ha-gun was angry, but tried to remain calm as he answered.
“I don’t think it’s a matter of pride. Originally, Honam was their territory. The son of the Heavenly King was a man with a human face and a beast of burden. My gift was never there in the first place.”
Jin Ha-gun faithfully followed the advice of Geommu-geuk. He did not follow his master’s opinion, saying that it was wrong.
“Master, why is the Heavenly Flower Gate so important?”
“Do you think I’m doing this because of the Heavenly Flower Gate?”
“Isn’t it?”
“no.”
“Then why is it?”
Then a surprising answer came out of Baek Cheon-gyeong’s mouth.
“To prevent war.”
Jin Ha-gun froze at the word war.
“What does that mean?”
“Honam borders Hubei, where the headquarters of the Murim Alliance is located, and has been a strategic location for generations. However, a large sect that had maintained neutrality there fell into the hands of the Demonic Cult. This means that the balance has been broken.”
“But isn’t it too much of a leap to say that war will break out?”
“Why does the Blind Man exist? It exists to eliminate that slim probability. Wars are caused by even the smallest incidents. This time, you have greatly increased the probability of war breaking out. It is because of your greed to become the leader.”
For a moment, Jin Ha-gun was unable to answer. If it had been before he met Geommu-geuk, he would have accepted his master’s words completely. He would have even reproached himself for being greedy.
But not now. No matter how plausible it sounded, it was something to be judged later.
Jin Ha-gun asked with a pretended bewildered expression, hiding his true feelings.
“So what should we do now?”
The master’s answer was cold.
“Why are you asking me that? Since it was your fault, you should find the answer.”
Square, square.
Baek Cheon-gyeong started carving again. Knowing that he was a silent guest, Jin Ha-gun quietly bowed his head and greeted him before leaving. Thinking that he still didn’t know much about his master.
* * *
“Put your arms down a little more and put more strength into your left leg.”
The sword dance was taking a look at Ian’s diet.
Ian’s Bicheon Sword Technique, which I saw after a long time, had developed even further. Of course, it would still take more effort and time to reach the Great Star. You have to train and train again in the formation to make it ripe. So when the time comes, you have to reach the Great Star like a flower bud bursting out.
“Put more strength into your lower back. If your center of gravity collapses, all your postures will collapse.”
The training of the two people was taking place at a shelter prepared by Jin Ha-gun.
“Focus! Why can’t I concentrate today?”
“sorry.”
I couldn’t concentrate on my martial arts training today. I couldn’t figure out why.
‘This isn’t an opportunity that comes often. Let’s focus!’
Ian swung his sword as best he could. After completing his martial arts training, Ian apologized again.
“I’m sorry, Young Master.”
I thought there would be a huge fuss, but Geommugeuk showed an unexpected reaction.
“It was actually good. Sometimes when I see you, you don’t seem like a human being. Sometimes people can’t focus like this, and they make mistakes. That’s how it should be.”
“I appreciate you saying that, but I still feel regretful. It’s been a long time since you taught me martial arts yourself.”
“Don’t worry, I will teach you often until you achieve great success.”
Ian swayed his body as if he was dancing, feeling much freer than when he first returned, when he was stiff.
Yes, it changes little by little. These changes accumulate and accumulate, and one day, you will have a different life. Ian, in this life, you will not die in a pool of blood. I will let you live, dancing like you are now.
Ian asked, pacing around me like a child.
“But, Master. Did you really bring me here to introduce you to Miss Jin?”
“no.”
“Then why did you bring me here?”
“Why? I made up an excuse because I wanted to hang out with you for the first time in a while.”
Then Ian turned to look at his butt.
“I lost a few of my tails. Did you take them, Master?”
Knowing that it was an excellent answer, Geommugeuk pretended to stroke his tail.
“Actually, I had more tails from the beginning.”
While we were laughing together like that, Jin Ha-gun came to visit us.
He came here expecting only a sword dance, but when he saw a woman with him, Jin Ha-gun waited from a distance without approaching her.
“Welcome.”
Only when the sword dance was called did Jin Ha-gun finally approach the place.
Meanwhile, Ian had put on a mask. Of course, the mask couldn’t hide her beauty.
“I am Ian, who serves the young cult leader.”
“I am Jin Ha-gun, the Demon Destruction Lord.”
“Then let’s talk.”
“See you next time.”
Ian greeted them politely and entered the residence.
Jin Ha-gun could tell at a glance who the great beauty his younger brother had been talking about was.
He came up to me and asked me in a casual manner.
“Are you in love?”
Jin Ha-gun looked at Geommu-geuk with an expression asking what he was talking about.
“Don’t be ashamed. Isn’t it natural for a man to fall for a beautiful woman? I completely understand.”
“Do you fall in love with a woman you just met?”
If it comes out like this, I can’t just let it go. It was like pulling out a sword in front of a sword dance.
“You might fall in love at first sight.”
“No, I am not. I will not give my heart to someone I do not even know.”
Since it was almost certain that he was sincere, the sword dance took a different direction.
“Oh, Ian. You must try harder. You were not beautiful enough to move this stubborn man’s heart. I’ll tell her. I was not beautiful enough to move your heart.”
Then Jin Ha-gun was embarrassed.
“What is that! Don’t say things like that for no reason!”
“Right? How dare you approach me with your looks! Your looks aren’t enough to move me!”
“No! She is beautiful enough.”
“Then you fell in love?”
In the end, Jin Ha-gun shook his head with a defeated expression.
“Think whatever you want.”
The sword dance brought the winner’s smile.
After making a fuss like this, Jin Ha-gun told his master about his visit.
“I came back after seeing my master.”
Jin Ha-gun relayed the conversation he had with his master as it was.
Geommugeuk thought for a moment. Looking at that, Jin Ha-gun felt a strange tension. Geommugeuk’s face was completely different from when he had been joking around a little while ago.
After a while, the words that came out of Geommugeuk’s mouth should also come out of your mouth. You should be able to think like that. Only then will you be able to deal with Geommugeuk.
“Did you feel shaken when you heard that?”
“Could it be that the Master did it for the true peace of the martial arts world?”
“That’s nonsense. If it was for the peace of the martial arts world, you shouldn’t have tried to save the son of the Heavenly Flower Clan in the first place. Think about it. The martial arts alliance pressured the person the leader of the Demonic Cult had captured to punish him. My father said he was testing me and let it go, but what would have happened if we had reacted harshly to that? That would have brought us one step closer to war.”
Jin Ha-gun nodded. He felt regretful that he could not tell his master this on the spot.
“I must see your master myself.”
“Are you serious?”
Geommu-geuk nodded. It was judged that it would not be easy to bring out his true nature through Jin Ha-gun. The opponent was moving too cautiously.
“How can you say that? The master will never meet you.”
He had been living a secret life until now. He thought that no matter how hard he tried, he would never be able to find a way to see his master.
Then another person entered the place. It was Jin Ha-ryeong.
“Your brother was there too.”
“What is happening here?”
“You two have nothing to do. I came to see this unmanned person.”
The sword dance spoke to her.
“Ian is in his room. The room at the end of the hall. By the way, go tell Ian. He’s still trying to move your brother’s heart… … .”
“stop!”
Jin Ha-gun abruptly cut off his words. Jin Ha-ryeong, who could guess the situation just by looking at it, spoke to Geommu-geuk.
“Even if you play with it, always put it back where it belongs.”
“Of course. It’s the most dangerous toy in the martial arts world.”
Jin Ha-ryeong, who couldn’t understand what he meant, motioned for Jin Ha-gun to leave him alone and go in.
As she entered, Jin Ha-gun spoke with a serious expression.
“Are you going to keep messing around at this important time?”
“I figured out a way to meet your master.”
Geommugeuk spoke meaningfully to Jin Ha-gun, who was surprised and confused.
“I figured it out thanks to your brother.”
