Episode 305: The two people look good together.
Seo Dae-ryong felt as if he was flying.
I could see why I couldn’t get anything done today. It must be because something exciting like this was waiting for me.
Seo Dae-ryong answered with a low voice.
“Catching villains is the job of the main character, Your Majesty.”
That was all for setting the mood.
“Oh my, I just want to be comfortable when I’m with the sect leader.”
In fact, what was more difficult than the work was having to show my dignity as a footnote. It was even harder because I was used to being playful and joking while spending time with Geommugeuk.
“But who is the guy we need to catch?”
“Sauzong.”
Seo Dae-ryong also knew him as he was once Ilhwageomjon’s right-hand man.
The Geommu-geuk told of Saujong’s visit to Cheongseon. However, it did not mention the weakness of Ilhwa Geomjon because it could have been personal.
“Something seems suspicious. Then what should the main office do?”
“Please conduct a secret special investigation on him.”
If you go into special inspection, you will find out everything about Saujong. His assets, work, military achievements, interpersonal relationships, and even his hobbies and how he spends his day. You can find out everything about him.
“Request support from Tongcheon-gak as well.”
“All right.”
Then Seo Dae-ryong raised a question.
“But if you threatened Amazon, isn’t that a felony in itself?”
Depending on the circumstances, even execution could be imposed. That’s because the status of the Demon Lord within the Heavenly Demon Sect was absolute. But the question was why they were conducting such a grand investigation instead of simply resolving the issue.
“I’m sure Saujong knew that too, but I wonder why someone who knew would do that.”
“Yes. Why would he do that? If he wasn’t going crazy before he died… … he must have had some kind of belief in something.”
Geommugeuk nodded as if he agreed.
“Let’s find out what it is.”
“We will begin the investigation right away.”
In fact, Seo Dae-ryong didn’t wonder why. He was just happy that he was now working with Geommu-geuk.
“I’m going. If you don’t want to work, switch with me!”
As Geommugeuk was about to turn around and leave, Seodaeryong spoke from behind.
“I’m glad you’re back.”
Although Seo Dae-ryong is still a playful person, he has a different kind of stability to him than before. He just doesn’t feel the change himself.
“Then please take care of it, Your Majesty.”
* * *
After leaving Hwangcheon Pavilion, I went straight to Cheondokrim.
Last time, thanks to the highly toxic elixir that the Poison King brought, my internal energy had increased significantly.
Even in the process, the Poison King contributed his own money. Of course, what I was most thankful for was that he, who hated going outside, went to the Central Plains himself and brought it back.
Our handsome poison king, today too, he will be digging the ground alone and looking for poisonous insects.
“Your Majesty! I will dig with you!”
And then an amazing sight unfolded before my eyes.
The flower garden of the Blood Heavenly Horse was amazing, and the martial arts between Kwon Ma and Ian were also amazing.
But when I think about it objectively, this sight is the most surprising.
The Poison King and Mabul were walking out of the forest side by side. It was not someone else, but Mabul. The two were even talking.
“Oh, you have such a keen eye! You are truly amazing.”
“This is normal.”
The Poison King’s bag contained poisonous plants. It seemed like they had dug up poisonous plants together. It felt so strange to see those two people together in this place where I was not.
There was a time when Mabul and I made a bet to find poisonous plants in Cheondokrim. Mabul found the poisonous plants and whined that it was all a plot by the Poison King to use us as gatherers. But Mabul is back again?
He shouted at them.
“Watch out! One of you two is a fake!”
Two people glanced at me at my teasing. Then they pretended not to see me and continued their conversation.
“How on earth did you find it so quickly? Please tell me your secret.”
“What’s the secret? I was just lucky.”
“You truly have the natural talent to be a herbalist. I recommend that you change your occupation even now.”
Mabul answered seriously to the nonsense.
“I’m thinking of taking it up as a hobby. I think it’s good for your health to go to places with good air.”
I shook my head and shouted at the merchant this time.
“They are both fake!”
The merchant simply smiled.
I really never thought these two would get along.
“What are you two doing now?”
Then the Poison King said with an excited face.
“Today, Ma-bul-nim found the Nine-Eyed Herb for me. It’s something I’ve been looking for for years.”
From what you said, it wasn’t your first time here.
“Is there a bet on this again?”
Then the Poison King sighed with a regretful expression.
“I lost this bet too.”
“What’s wrong?”
“I’ll make you some food. Sangseon, prepare some food.”
The merchant said with a smile.
“I have already prepared because I think you will lose this bet too.”
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A grand meal was served in the front yard of the residence.
I sat down too. Sangseon brought me rice and chopsticks.
“How much does one root of the Chinese chives cost?”
“Even if I can’t do it, I’ll probably give you a hundred thousand nyang, right?”
“But you’re only going to eat one meal?”
“What matters is that you won the bet.”
I whispered to Mabul.
“You are being deceived by a wicked bettor.”
Mabul answered while eating the food deliciously.
“Your Majesty is not that kind of person.”
I never thought such words would come out of the worn-out mouth of a horse.
One person pretends to lie, the other person pretends to be fooled. What a cute couple.
The Poison King pulled the food in front of me towards Mabul.
“You eat only a little. I made this for you, Ma-Bul-nim, who has suffered a lot.”
“I am the leader of the cult. I am not a scholar, I am the leader of the cult! I am the one who can overturn the table.”
Even the Poison King pretended not to hear and just took care of the horse.
“Eat plenty.”
“It tastes good.”
“I’ve only been to two places, Honam and Gangseo. If this is how it is, I’d be sworn brothers if I went around the whole of Jungwon.”
The person who laughed at my words was Sangseon.
The two men are polar opposites. One is a man who enjoys spending time alone without leaving Cheon Dok-rim, while the other is a man who has met and traveled around all over the world and done politics.
Seeing those two people together, I suddenly had this thought. Maybe there is a longing for the other’s life in their hearts.
The Poison King might be jealous of Ma-bul. Ma-bul, who freely roams the world. He meets people without hesitation despite his small stature. But he himself, who is more handsome than anyone else, is confined to Cheon-dok-rim.
Mabul might be jealous of the Poison King. He might be tired of wandering around, tired of people, and now want to live a quiet life of his own.
Isn’t that why these two seem to get along so well now?
So what kind of life do I want?
When I kill the firearm and stand before my life, what will I do and how will I live? I keep asking myself this question whenever I have time.
Let’s start with the important things first and then think about them! I’m trying not to fall into the trap of thinking that the more important things might be slipping away without me even knowing.
Mabul, who was eating, suddenly asked.
“Kwonma’s been busy. Is it because of your influence?”
He has two disciples, a daughter, and even chosen a successor, so it is only natural that he would attract Ma-Bul’s attention.
“You know Master’s personality, don’t you? He’s not the type of person to be influenced by anyone.”
“You wouldn’t know.”
“You overestimate it.”
The Poison King was looking at the nine-eum-cho the whole time he was eating. I know he is truly obsessed with that poisonous plant. Right now, the only thing on his mind is to quickly go in and make a new poison with that nine-eum-cho.
“When are you going to see your brother?”
“Why are you running first? I’ll go last.”
“I had a drink with the Archduke last time. He brought up your name that day.”
“It would be nice if you didn’t swear.”
I never thought about missing my brother in my entire life, but today I missed him.
“There is a loser’s heart that a winner never knows. Your brother is a great loser.”
“It turned out that way because Mabulnim stayed by my brother’s side.”
Mabul looked at me.
“You don’t have to say that anymore.”
“I will continue. I am sincere, not flattering.”
I felt the golden glow from Mabul’s body become a little more intense.
While talking to Ma-bul, the Poison King, unable to hold back any longer, went into his quarters with the nine-eum-cho. Through the window, he could see him cutting the nine-eum-cho, absorbed in his work.
“We are going now.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
He left his residence with Ma-bul. The merchant did not follow him, but greeted him politely there.
After a while, the voice of the Poison King could be heard echoing from far behind.
“Where did the little cult leader go? Where did he go! I need to test his toxicity!”
Last time, I agreed to do a toxicity test in return for buying some elixirs.
I pretended not to hear and quickened my pace.
Then, there was a shout from the Poison King that was also conveyed to Mabul.
“Let’s make our next bet to find the Banseoncho (返仙草)!”
A smile appeared on Mabul’s lips.
He also felt that he had changed a lot. Just looking at the path leading out of Cheondokrim, you can see that. In the past, he would have chosen the shortest path and walked briskly with his short legs. Now, he was walking slowly along the scenic and winding path. He even stopped for a moment to look at the scenery.
Suddenly, I remembered what I had said to him in front of the cave on the hill in his hometown.
-Now, please come out of that narrow, stuffy place.
It occurred to me that perhaps Mabul had already come out of the cave and set out to find a new life.
“Next time, I will use Mabulnim as a gatherer to find the Banseoncho.”
Mabul answered with a leisurely pace.
“The food was to my taste… … so it’s okay.”
* * *
At the same time, Saujong was walking down the Magachon market street.
As I continued walking past the Pungryu tavern, I came across a small flower garden on the outskirts. It was a place that sold flowers, trees, and seedlings.
It was already widely known within the Bukcheon Swordsmanship that he frequently came to this flower garden.
There used to be a large flower garden that I would often go to when I was the right-hand man of Ilhwageomjeon.
But now, he had given that role to another demon sword, and he would come to this remote flower garden, not his usual garden, and just sit there blankly.
Everyone understood this behavior because they knew how much he had wanted to become the successor of Ilhwageomjon. It wouldn’t be surprising to hear the news that he had committed suicide. His sense of loss was that great, but no one came to comfort him. It was the result of running forward only to succeed.
The owner of the flower garden was a kind-looking woman.
“Welcome.”
Saujong sat in a corner of the garden as if it were his own house without even greeting anyone, staring blankly at the trees. The flowers had all fallen, and the saplings of the four seasons had been planted.
It had been more than a day or two since he came and sat there blankly like this, so the woman just left him alone.
Here, looking at the plants, he seemed to be trying to escape from the five desires and seven emotions, but rather than being free from afflictions, he was wandering among worldly desires.
‘You even offered a man to become Amazon, and now you’re abandoning me?’
Do you know what it feels like to offer up a man to a woman you like? He hurled all sorts of curses and insults at her. He didn’t think about the fact that he was the one who had originally tried to use the man to get the Sword Lord under his control.
She wasn’t the only object of his love and hate.
As soon as Cheongseon ascended to the throne of the Demon Lord, he said goodbye as if he had been waiting for it. The last bastion to become the Sword Lord had collapsed.
For a while, I lived with nothing but hatred. I had dreams every day. One day, I dreamed of killing Ilhwageomjon and committing suicide. Another day, I dreamed of killing Cheongseon and committing suicide. Another day, I killed both women and committed suicide. Yes, if I can’t become a demon lord anyway, I’ll kill them both and commit suicide.
Since he never had any intention of achieving anything through his own efforts, the end of this abandoned desire was always death. He just couldn’t put it into action because he didn’t have the ability to kill.
At the end of this despair, someone approached him.
This is the person who is sending you a message right now.
-Have you met Seophon?
Surprisingly, the person who sent the message was the owner of the flower garden. The reason Saujong came and went from here was not because of suffering. If he had killed and died, he would have died. He was not a weak person who would visit the flower garden to forget his suffering.
-I did as you said, but she didn’t try to kill me.
Saujong was extremely polite. He was not someone who easily trusted anyone, nor was he someone who bowed his head. However, this woman who approached him during his most difficult time immediately won him over.
A woman who dared to aim for the Heavenly Demon Sect’s Sub-Honma-Jon, but she gave him the confidence that she could do it. Saujong had already experienced the fear hidden in that ordinariness.
This led to his entanglement with three women. He thought that he was destined to succeed only through women.
-Meet the Soul Demon Lord again and provoke him. You must use the Soul Demon Jutsu to kill him.
-I will do so.
Saujong was not a man who would die easily, so the woman’s words contained one countermeasure.
-The moment the Demon Lord uses the Soul Reversal Technique, you must activate the Yin-Yang Reverse Soul Technique.
Yin-Yang Reverse Soul Drinking.
It was a secret technique that was known to have been practiced long ago, and was able to block an opponent’s seduction technique and use it in return. However, it was a secret technique that only worked on an opponent you had slept with.
That was why he was chosen for this job. He didn’t care what that woman’s intentions were. He didn’t care if she killed the leader or the younger leader by using the demon spirit who was under the power of the Yin-Yang Reverse Soul Magic as a puppet. Saujong had only one thought in his mind.
-You must keep your promises.
At Saujong’s reconfirmation, the woman paused for a moment while moving a sapling as big as her torso and straightened her back. She wiped the sweat from her forehead and sent a message. It was a reward that Saujong could never refuse.
-If you accomplish this, the Sword Master will be yours, and Ilhwa Sword Master will be your woman.
