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The next day, a branch of Hwangcheon-gak was opened in Magachon.
The location was set up across from the Pungryu Tavern. It was such a small branch that only one new investigator and one enforcement officer were assigned there.
Jo Chun-bae, the owner of the Pungryu Tavern, watched as the necessary furniture was brought in and the sign was put up, and he cautiously asked me.
“Your Majesty, why did you set up the branch here?”
“Let’s say you have been treated unfairly by the people of our church. What have you done so far?”
“… … How do you do it?”
Jo Chun-bae’s question contained everything. What should I do? I just felt wronged.
“If it’s something that involves the school’s unofficial members, you can come to Hwangcheon-gak and report it. Has anyone around you ever done that?”
“No, not that I know of.”
There is no way. In order to get to Hwangcheon-gak, you have to report your purpose of visit at the main gate of the school, and you have to go through identification and body search. You even have to go through this process several times to get to Hwangcheon-gak.
So who would go and report it? In the end, Hwangcheon-gak was practically abandoned by the Magachon residents.
“Please spread the word, Master. If the residents of Magachon are harmed by the unmanned members of our church, they can come to this branch and report it.”
“But… … everyone will hesitate for fear of retaliation.”
“That’s right. So we’ll make an announcement soon. Anyone who retaliates against the whistleblower in relation to the Hwangcheon Pavilion investigation will be executed.”
“You’re my brother? Oh, you’re really opening a branch for us.”
Jo Chun-bae was deeply moved.
Originally, he would not have believed it, thinking it was just a formality. He thought it would end up being meaningless.
But this time, Jo Chun-bae was excited because he saw and heard directly that I dealt with Baek Do-gwi and Yang Tae-bu.
“Hey guys, come here and listen.”
He began to inform the people on the streets about the existence of the branch.
There was no way to know how many people would come forward to voice their grievances.
But no matter how many there are, this attempt will play a big role in establishing discipline in our school. Now that it is so easy to report, there will be less cases of arbitrarily bullying the weak.
Seo Dae-ryong looked in a good mood as he returned after finishing organizing the branch.
“I should have done this a long time ago… You did a great job.”
“It’s a question of where to place your center of gravity.”
“What does it mean?”
“Up until now, Hwangcheon-gak has been centered on the head. We have been solving the problems of various organizations within the school while keeping an eye on Palmazone. We have deviated from our original purpose of establishment and have become a handmaiden to power. From now on, I will center Hwangcheon-gak on the legs. We will start by protecting the residents of Magachon, the low-level warriors, and those who are relatively weak and have been wronged. In the process, we just need to remember one principle.”
“What is that?”
“The weight of life is the same. Whether it’s on a low-level uninhabited island or on an Amazon, the weight of life is the same. That’s why we handle things by the same standards.”
A look of passion crossed Seo Dae-ryong’s face.
“If someone else had said this, I would have thought it was just nonsense. It was just a pathetic idealism that ignored reality. But if you were the footnote, I would believe it.”
“Is that an insult or a compliment? Did you just insult me?”
“If you approach me more aggressively, I will be the first to accuse you.”
I snickered as I watched the back of the guy walking away.
And in order to maintain the power of the Hwangcheon Pavilion that I told the guy about, there was one thing that had to be done.
* * *
I called all the executors together.
“Hello, my lord!”
They greeted me with a raised voice. This time, with Baek Do-gwi locked up in Brain Prison, my popularity had increased even more than when I first took office.
Not only my popularity but also my authority has increased. Those who thought I was pushed out by my older brother in the succession structure and secretly ignored me have also changed their attitudes. When I passed them while walking, they started to look down.
“I thank you all for your dedication to the cause so far.”
I came up to the stage and thanked them by giving them a round of applause. The executives also gave me a round of applause and greeted me.
“Is this the first time we’ve gathered together without the investigators?”
“yes!”
“On a day as nice as today, I should tell you a good story, but today I’m going to tell you a slightly uncomfortable story.”
The executives became nervous at my words.
“As you know, there are those in our church who disobey and challenge our authority. The demons did it, and the demons did it. The reason is simple. They think they are stronger than you.”
It was a story that hurt my pride, but I didn’t beat around the bush. I had something to say to the investigators and something to say to the executive officer. It would be more effective to speak directly to them than to beat around the bush.
“Anywhere in Palmazone is fine. Can you take my order and arrest the Baekdo-gwi-level leaders?”
No one could answer with confidence. This was the reality.
“Why not? Because they believe that their fists are stronger than the laws of the original angle. How can we change this? It’s simple. Your fists must become stronger than theirs. If you are afraid, you won’t even dare to think of opening a door.”
Everyone’s expressions were recalled. They must have experienced something where their authority was not effective at least once.
“I want you to be stronger than you are now.”
Of course, the current executive officers are strong. However, they are not strong enough to overwhelm the elite organization’s officers. They are similar or even slightly weaker.
“So, starting today, we will cancel all our schedules and begin special training.”
There were various reactions to the word special training. Some were delighted, while others were impressed.
“If you feel that this change is not for you, then it would be better for you to quit now. I will transfer you to another department, so come forward.”
After a moment of hesitation, two men walked out. They honestly said they wanted to go to another department.
I promised to transfer the two of them to the departments they wanted and sent them back.
“Don’t worry about what others think. There’s no need for everyone to fight in the Hwangcheon Pavilion. Everyone should support the school in their own place. Is there anything else?”
No one else came forward.
“good.”
I beckoned to the person waiting far away.
He was none other than Jangho, the leader of the Demon Army. He was the strongest man among the Demon Army’s three leaders.
Since the last time I killed the Demon Lord and avenged my friend’s grudge, he has been feeling very fond of me.
“He is the one who will give you special training starting today.”
Since the new Demon Lord had not yet been decided, all the Demon Lords were on standby. That was why this request was possible.
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Jang-ho stepped forward before them. With his large build and the scars on his face, he overwhelmed the executioners.
“I am Jang Ho, who will be in charge of your training for the time being. I personally respect the Lord here, so I took on this task. The training will be harsh. However, I promise you one thing. Those who endure it will definitely become stronger than before. Do you understand?”
“yes!”
The executors answered loudly.
“Training starts in half an hour. Everyone, get ready and regroup. Dismiss.”
All the executors dispersed, leaving only Jangho and the two of them.
“What’s the atmosphere like in the Demon Army these days?”
“It’s a mess. It’ll only stabilize once the next Demon Lord is decided.”
I too have heard many rumors about the next Demon Lord. It is such an important position that I have heard that my father and Sima Ming are having a hard time appointing him, and I have also heard rumors that the Demon Lords are starting to move to get in line.
“I’m sorry to ask for your help at a time like this.”
“No. Please call me anytime. If this prince, or rather, the lord, commands, I will come running at any time.”
“Thank you.”
As Jangho was leaving and turning around, he heard voices coming from somewhere.
“There are only two days left.”
When I turned my head, I saw a blood clot sitting on the wall behind me.
“There really is nothing to do.”
“When it comes to Amazon, time is overflowing.”
“If I become the leader, the Amazons will have a lot of work to do.”
“Then take my hand.”
Bloodthirsty Demon is exerting pressure to somehow get his way.
“If my brother finds out you’re doing this, he’ll be upset.”
“I understand. Isn’t it common sense to want to go with the one who is better? Do you know why I hate the political bastards? You cover up this feeling too much. You could just say that they are good because they have a lot of money, that they are good because they are stronger, but you keep talking about agreement and morality. If you are honest, you know that even a coin will get caught.”
“Wouldn’t it be the same for me?”
“what?”
“It’s a human assumption that you want to go with someone who is better at it. Other Amazons might want to join hands with me. Some of them might be better than you.”
The answer might have been awkward, but Hyeolcheon Doma responded leisurely.
“Look here, Confucius. Do you believe in your own abilities and potential?”
“yes.”
“I am confident that I will become a heavenly horse.”
“there is.”
“I was the first one to notice that. Just by looking at someone’s ability to see their true worth, isn’t it obvious who will be the best?”
“Even I, a silver-tongued speaker, can’t stand up to you, old man.”
“Hahahaha. See you in two days.”
The bloodthirsty demon burst into laughter and flew away.
‘How well the old man speaks.’
At first glance, it all sounds correct. But if you think about it calmly, it’s closer to being forced.
It’s only recently that I’ve started to get noticed on campus. Everyone must be watching my changes.
It’s just that the Bloodthirsty Horse got involved with me first. It’s like he’s claiming it as his just because he spit on it a little.
Join hands with Bloodthirsty Demon? It’s not an unreasonable thing to do. If he truly becomes my ally, it will certainly be a great help.
But we can’t just join hands with him like this. Bloodthirsty Demon still holds the initiative.
* * *
The next day, I was watching the executioners training from a hill overlooking the training grounds.
Jangho was harsh. It was a training that cut through blood and bones, and the executioners gritted their teeth and trained.
Jangho stimulated everyone with just one word before starting.
-This is the training our army is doing.
This one word was enough. If you can’t endure the training that the Demon Army is giving you, then you’re admitting that they look down on the Hwangcheon Pavilion.
I thought Jang-ho was a really smart person. There was nothing more effective than stimulating a person’s pride.
Jangho’s shout was heard from afar.
“Hold on! Your wife, your children, your friends, anyone can betray you. But the sweat you are shedding right now will not betray you!”
I snickered as I listened to Jang-ho’s yelling. It was funny that Jang-ho, who had never been married, was mentioning a wife and children.
‘By the way, I’ve found a good man.’
At that moment, the thought crossed my mind that it would be really reassuring to have a warrior like Jangho at my side.
‘ah!’
A good idea occurred to me regarding the Bloodthirsty Horse.
* * *
On the third day, Hyeolcheon Doma was waiting for me at the place where he had first suggested we hold hands.
Just like back then, he was drinking alcohol while leaning on the blade, with the Sword of Destruction stuck in the ground.
“Are you ready to drink my drink now?”
I sat across from him.
“Ready.”
Hyeolcheon Doma smiled broadly with a satisfied face and poured me a drink.
Although we cheered vigorously, we didn’t drink alcohol.
“Why don’t you drink it and put it down?”
“I need some side dishes.”
“Side dish? Why is a man of great stature talking about side dishes?”
A look of displeasure appeared on Hyeolcheon Doma’s face. He realized that the side dish I was talking about was not a real side dish, but a requirement.
“What kind of side dish do you need?”
I answered in a tense atmosphere.
“The devil.”
Hyeolcheondoma’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.
“Please put the devil in my mouth.”
