Episode 290: If the Demonic Cult is cooler than us.
There was a certain echo deep in Jinpaecheon’s heart.
It was a feeling he had never felt before. He had met countless people and experienced all sorts of things while living as the leader of the martial arts world.
And now, the emotions that have dried up like fossils only function habitually. Habitually laughing, habitually getting angry, habitually sad.
But now this emotional resonance was real.
I lived my life trying to ignore the deep wounds. I wanted to cut out the wounds, but the more I tried to cut them out, the bigger the wounds remained. So I covered them up and lived. I knew they were festering inside, but I pretended not to know. I thought that everyone lived with that level of wounds anyway. I had a lot to do. I was the leader of the martial arts world.
And now Jinpaecheon felt that the pus in his wound was being washed away and it was beginning to heal.
I’ve told myself the same thing dozens, hundreds of times.
I wouldn’t have done that.
But the wounds in my heart did not heal. But when someone told me those words, my emotions surged. I had a feeling that I would be able to get over those wounds now.
Who would have thought I could feel this way from just a few words.
If it were true, I would have been hurt by my pride and tried to deny it.
But as he watched the sword dance gazing at him with clear and deep eyes, his pride, which was about to wake up, fell back into a quiet sleep.
“Thank you for saying that.”
The sword dance gave a pleasant smile. The leader is someone who can say that at this moment. It is really important whether or not one can admit to one’s own wounds and say those words. The final treatment of a wound has always been the responsibility of the person involved. The leader has now wrapped the last bandage on the wound.
“Unlike the leader, Baek Cheon-gyeong refused to admit it until the end.”
The sword dance naturally turned the conversation to the topic at hand.
“I always thought that the one who destroyed their clan was the younger brother of the Mokcheon clan leader. He wasn’t there when the clan was destroyed that day, and his body was found shortly after, having committed suicide.”
“In conclusion, the body was not his.”
Since it was something related to Mokcheon-ga, how much attention must Jin Pae-cheon have paid to investigating the matter at the time? But he was fooled.
“Then who destroyed them?”
“Someone took advantage of Baek Cheon-gyeong’s desire for revenge. They helped him fake his death and infiltrate the Murim Alliance under a new identity. I suspect that he may have destroyed the Mokcheon family.”
Jinpaecheon’s thoughts deepened. Manipulating the corpse, infiltrating the Maeng. This was not simply personal hostility or malice. This was war.
The opponent is not someone who only uses schemes. He has proven his power by destroying the Mokcheon family.
“You must keep in mind that there is someone targeting the Murim Alliance.”
Just in case he was a member of the Demonic Cult, I added a word to avoid wasting unnecessary energy.
“This time, he even tried to kill me and start a war with our church. So he is also an enemy of our church.”
The Sword Dance did not say anything about the possibility that the murder of the leader’s son and his wife was part of his plot. That was because it was still not certain.
“We will thoroughly investigate to find out who is behind this.”
“I will find him too. If you ever need my help, please call me anytime. At the very least, I want to help catch the guy behind this.”
Instead of the help of the Heavenly Demon Sect, the Sword Dance Theater limited itself to itself. There was no need to join hands with the Demon Sect, and by saying that it was better to join hands with him, he reduced the burden on the leader.
Jinpaecheon accepted readily.
“Okay.”
“Then I’ll see you next time. I’ll just meet Prince Jin and Lady Jin and then leave right away.”
“for a moment.”
Jinpaecheon slowly approached, calling out to Geommugeuk, who was about to turn around and leave.
As a master like Jinpaecheon approached, the Cheonmahosingong of the Geommujeok was activated on its own. However, at least for this moment, the Cheonmahosingong was in vain.
Jinpaecheon suddenly embraced Geommugeuk.
“I am truly grateful to you, not as the leader of the martial arts world, but as your grandfather.”
The sword dance also hugged him.
“Take care of yourself until we meet again.”
Of course, I didn’t forget to say a word of teasing.
“If there is a leader of the Demonic Cult who has been embraced by the leader of the martial arts world, please let him come out!”
Jinpaecheon laughed heartily and then spoke honestly.
“I just gave you a hug. I wanted to repay you with something grand. The treasure trove of the blind is filled with all sorts of elixirs and new weapons.”
“Then give it to me. Please give it to me!”
When Geommugeuk spoke without hesitation, Jinpaecheon laughed.
“I’m sorry, but I have to decline. I’m afraid that if I do, you’ll use that power to attack us.”
“Aren’t you more afraid of leaving a debt of gratitude?”
“!”
The swordsman said with a smile.
“So, I decline any material compensation.”
Jin Pae-cheon thought it was really a shame to see Geommu-geuk leave after paying his respects politely and turning around.
What if he wasn’t the leader of the Demonic Cult?
I remembered the time when Jin Ha-ryeong brought Geommu-geuk to marry Shi-jong.
‘I wish I was a servant.’
It was Jinpaecheon’s true feelings that he could not tell anyone.
* * *
Jin Ha-ryeong screamed and jumped up.
I turned my head and saw that it was a medical office.
“are you okay?”
It was Jin Ha-gun who came running in surprised.
“I had a dream about dying.”
It was a dream that Chorim had of the demons arriving after she died.
I thought he would at least shed a tear, if not a great wail, but Ian was so busy talking to the demons that he didn’t even care about his own death. That was a bigger nightmare than being dead.
I’ve only seen it properly three times now, so what’s the big deal?
How often is that three times? The first time is with a friend, the second time is with a friend, and the last time is to rescue you. It’s really not easy to have such a relationship.
“That won’t happen anymore.”
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“How can you be sure?”
“Because I’m going to make it happen.”
“I have to make that.”
Although he was smiling, Jin Ha-ryeong’s eyes were filled with strength. Jin Ha-gun felt that his younger brother had grown through this incident.
“How much did I sleep?”
“About half an hour.”
Jin Ha-ryeong got up. He felt anxious that Geommu-geuk might leave while he was sleeping. Even if he was going to send it off, he had to say goodbye before sending it off.
“What about the sword dance?”
“I’ll wait outside. I’ll say hello when you wake up.”
Jin Ha-ryeong was secretly touched by the words that Geommu-geuk had been waiting for him.
Jin Ha-gun said to her as she was about to go out.
“You know?”
“what?”
“It won’t work. Don’t give it your heart in the first place.”
“Why? Are you worried? Are you worried that your only younger sibling might lose his heart to the leader of the Demonic Cult?”
Then, surprisingly, Jin Ha-gun nodded.
“Yeah, I’m worried that might be the case.”
“In times like this, shouldn’t I tell my brother that I trust him and not to worry about things like that?”
“No, I’m worried.”
If the opponent wasn’t Geommugeuk, he would have felt bad, but Jin Ha-ryeong felt better. At least it was a matter of whether or not he would pair up with Geommugeuk.
“Brother, I’m not as naive as you think.”
“Okay then.”
Jin Ha-ryeong, who was about to go out, was worried about Jin Ha-gun instead.
“Are you okay, Brother?”
“what do you mean?”
“Don’t get involved with that guy.”
Then Jin Ha-gun revealed an unexpected thought.
“It’s worse to try not to get involved. If you do get involved, do it selfishly.”
“Selfishly?”
“I accept all the good influence he gives me, and my heart is not shaken.”
Jin Ha-ryeong wondered if that would work out. If human relationships could be as smooth as he said, then what would he have to worry about?
If you look at it that way, it was the same for me. I told him not to worry because I wasn’t naive, but would I be able to endure the sword dance to that extent?
“I guess we share the same blood. My brother is far from innocent either.”
So the two of them came out.
Geommugeuk was standing in the yard of the hospital and looking up at the sky.
Jin Ha-ryeong stood next to him.
“What are you looking at like that?”
“See that blue sky over there? It’s the color of my gums.”
“It would be better than a dull color. I would die in such a beautiful color.”
At her words, Geommugeuk smiled and turned his head.
“Are you feeling okay?”
“Thanks to you.”
“I waited to see your face before I left. See you next time.”
Jin Ha-ryeong was very sad to part ways with Geommu-geuk. He wanted to stay with him a little longer.
Play a little more. Even for a few days.
But the fact that he couldn’t even bring up such words was his relationship with Geommu-geuk and his fate.
“Before you go, let me tell you this. How can I become strong like you?”
“You train until you die.”
“It seems like we’re just hanging out together?”
“Originally, training was done in places that were not visible.”
At that moment, Jin Ha-gun slowly walked towards them.
“I heard from my grandfather about the background.”
I couldn’t believe that there was someone who manipulated my master.
The sword dance gave him the ball.
“It was thanks to you that I was able to uncover this matter. If I had not discovered that Master was strange, I might have been in trouble later.”
Jin Ha-gun was terrifying just thinking about it. If he had not known, Baek Cheon-gyeong would have driven them to ruin at the crucial moment.
Jin Ha-gun returned the ball that was given to him back to Geommu-geuk.
“It’s thanks to you. I was able to figure it out thanks to your words that told me to look straight at the other person instead of just looking at them.”
In the future, Jin Ha-gun will continue to try to live by looking straight at whoever his opponent is. He will reform not only the Demon Squad but also the Murim Alliance.
The sword dance gave its final farewell.
“Be careful in everything.”
“You too.”
Jin Ha-gun expressed his gratitude at the end.
“Thank you for saving my little brother.”
“Don’t forget and be sure to pay me back later.”
Jin Ha-gun smiled faintly at the thought that it was a response worthy of a swordplay.
“Then let’s meet again next time.”
Geommu-geuk also said goodbye to Jin Ha-ryeong.
Jin Ha-ryeong said with a smile.
“Are we still friends?”
Geommugeuk nodded at Jinharyeong’s words.
“There’s a pub near the main building of our school that has good drinks and a nice owner. I’ll invite you there next time.”
Will that day ever come?
The moment Jin Ha-ryeong nodded, Geommu-geuk kicked the ground and flew up, disappearing from sight for a moment.
“Brother, I think we need to cheer up. The Demonic Cult can’t be cooler than us, right?”
Jin Ha-gun walked briskly without answering.
I know your personality better than anyone else. I won’t give up, my brother.
Jin Ha-ryeong, who was walking behind him, looked back towards where Geommu-geuk had disappeared.
But soon she too started walking briskly. Was it only my brother who had attained enlightenment?
It was her first step towards becoming not just the best in Hubei, but the best swordsman in Hubei.
* * *
In the kitchen, Ian was busy cooking.
I don’t know why I suddenly had that thought, but I felt like cooking for the two Amazons myself.
There were three or four dishes I could cook, and I cooked the one I was most confident in.
“Then enjoy your meal.”
“You come eat with me.”
“I’m fine.”
Ian also ate with Kwonma, who even gestured to encourage him to eat.
Have a meal with Hyeolcheon Doma and Kwon Ma?
Anyone can see that this is a punishment, right? Hyeolcheondoma said while eating while being very nervous.
“It’s bland.”
The person who made the blood chopping board was considerate and said it was delicious, but there was nothing like that.
“Oh! Sorry. I made the liver weak. I’ll go and do it again.”
At that moment, Kwonma grabbed the bowl that Ian was trying to take.
“They said that eating lightly is healthy.”
“who?”
“The magician said so.”
Ian was secretly touched because he didn’t know Kwon-ma would say something like that.
I thought that the appearance of the Amazons was quite different from what I saw up close. After all, my own personality was completely different from what I saw on the outside.
He asked as if he was curious about the blood clot.
“Why did you suddenly cook for me?”
Of course there was a reason.
She was moved and respected by the two demons she had seen in the fight. The strength and intensity they had shown greatly inspired her, who was now starting to work in earnest as a noblewoman. That was why she wanted to cook a meal with all her heart.
“It’s not an opportunity that comes often.”
He added something that Seo Dae-ryong always says at drinking parties.
“I’ll tell you later when I have children. When I was young, this mother personally cooked for Hyeolcheon Doma and Kwon Ma.”
“Be sure to say that it was refreshing.”
Ian smiled awkwardly at Hyeolcheondoma’s words.
Then Kwon-ma suddenly said.
“It would be great if there was a child who resembled Mugeuk and Janelle.”
Ian was startled by those words. At first, he thought he had misheard. Embarrassed, she quickly said,
“How can I marry the minor cult leader? Even though I became the great cult leader, I was just a commoner.”
“What does it matter? I’m not the type of person to care about the leader or the Mugeuk or anything like that.”
Hyeolcheon Doma nodded his head in agreement with Kwonma’s words.
She was really grateful to Kwon-ma for saying this. However, there was something that always bothered her mind. The first thing that came to mind when she thought of the word marriage.
It was something I normally wouldn’t have said, but for some reason I wanted to say it in front of these two scary people. No, the words came out naturally.
“I don’t even know who my parents are.”
Then, Hyeolcheon Doma offered a word of comfort.
“Family is the enemy. You don’t have to know that.”
I was also grateful to Hyeolcheon Doma for saying this.
At that moment, Kwon-ma said something unexpected.
“If that’s what you really want, I’ll be your father.”
Even Hyeolcheondoma was shocked by those words. So how surprised must Ian, the person involved, have been?
She was so surprised and embarrassed that she dropped the chopsticks she was holding.
I have never had a private conversation with Kwon Ma. But why? Did he think well of me at the late-night retreat? Or was there another reason? Was he joking? Did I mishear him this time?
All sorts of thoughts came to her mind and she didn’t know what to say.
At that time, the sword dance came into play.
“I’m back.”
The sword dance immediately sensed the frozen atmosphere.
“Nothing happened at the Demonic Cult’s leader’s battle against the leader of the Murim Alliance, so what on earth happened at An’s dinner table?”
The one who broke the flowing silence was Hyeolcheon Doma.
“It’s because the food is bland.”
