Absolute Return Episode 375
Episode 375: No more ignoring the fact that the mystery has disappeared.
It was my first time seeing a sword dance.
The sight of Baekjagang’s eyes growing bigger. Of course, they were still small even though they grew bigger.
‘Is that the best you can do? Your Majesty!’
The Visain and the Apostolic Lords are both people with unique personalities that make them feel cool. These small eyes are more attractive the more you look at them.
“Did you say that your regular pub is in front of the new church?”
“It’s in Magachon.”
“You want to take me there?”
“yes.”
Baek Ja-gang, who had been staring at the sword dance for a moment, looked at Bi Sa-in.
Before the leader could say anything, Visain sighed and said.
“It must be true. He was originally this crazy.”
However, Visain used the word ‘person’ instead of ‘guy’.
Baekjagang asked again.
“Is this what you were going to ask me from the beginning?”
“Yes.”
“Was this your intention? To lure me into the new religion and kill me?”
Geommu-geuk laughed. In Baekja-gang’s mind, he was already surrounded by Palmazone and under attack at the tavern in front of Cheonmasingyo.
“No. I have absolutely no intention of harming you, Lord.”
Baekjagang’s ears didn’t get goosebumps.
Yes, if that was the purpose, the Poison King wouldn’t have detoxified the Yellow Heaven before.
“Why do you want to take me to the new church?”
“Didn’t I tell you? I wanted to treat you to a drink there.”
“Can’t I buy alcohol here?”
“The owner there is really good at cooking. The atmosphere of the pub is also nice.”
“Be honest. Why?”
After a moment, Geommugeuk answered.
“I hope you meet my father.”
Even though it was an unofficial matter, the leader of the Apostles came all the way to the main church, so how could Cheonma just sit there? My father would definitely come out to the tavern to meet the leader of the Apostles.
“With your father? Why?”
“There are two reasons. First of all, it’s because of this conspiracy. They were after the leader of the Apostolic Alliance and the grandson of the leader of the Murim Alliance, and they were after the Demon Lord of the Sect. If these people are working in the dark, I think it would be meaningful for the two of you to meet at least once.”
Baek Ja-gang nodded. That was true, but there was no reason to meet him. They could exchange letters, and they could share information at the military level. He had a feeling that the reason he was being taken was probably the second reason.
“Second reason?”
Then comes the true nature of the sword dance.
“I hope the two of you meet and become friends. I think you’ll fit together well.”
So I hope that my father and the leader of the Apostles will stay away from the dream of unifying the martial arts world. Because many lives were at stake with just one toast between the two of them.
Baek Ja-gang looked at Geommu-geuk with an expression that said he couldn’t understand at all.
“The reason is that it is better than the martial arts book or the elixir of the ages?”
“Yes, it is better. Of course, I know very well that this is not an easy decision to make.”
Although it was brought up lightly, it was by no means a light matter. After all, the Apostolic Lord was moving towards the Heavenly Demon Sect. If we think about the immediate escort, would they only take a few masters? Or would they take a large force?
“Do you have your father’s permission to say this?”
“To be honest, I haven’t received it yet. But this is not something that should be permitted. It’s something I personally do to treat the lord to drinks.”
If we deal with this officially, my father won’t allow it. He hates the Apostolic Alliance and the Apostolic Alliance Leader. Of course, the Murim Alliance Leaders would probably like it.
Even if you don’t get permission, you can still have a meeting.
Baekjagang started walking again.
He was walking for a moment, lost in thought, when he stopped walking.
“Good. If I were to go, would I just stay in the Murim Alliance? Would they think that the Shingyo and Bonmaeng are plotting something together?”
“I will take responsibility for that and make sure there is no misunderstanding.”
“How are you?”
“You should go to the leader of the martial arts world and tell him directly. This is why I arranged the meeting. Don’t misunderstand.”
Baekjagang knew that Geommugeuk was speaking sincerely.
‘What if it’s this guy?’
I had an idea that I might be able to calm the Murim Alliance.
Before I knew it, I was thinking like this. I used to be confident that it was okay to be seduced by a young guy.
At that moment, the carriage that the leader was riding in arrived.
“See you later at the dungeon.”
Baek Ja-gang, who had something to think about, left without taking the two people with him and went ahead with his escorts. The unmanned soldiers of the Extreme Brigade escorted the children and followed them, and Goaek also left the place, promising to wait until next time.
Now, only the Sword Dance Theater, the Bisain, and the Thirteen Sadorangs remain.
The two walked slowly, and the Sado 13rang scattered far away in all directions, escorting the two and walking together.
To Visain, the past fight against the King of Tou seemed like a dream. However, Geommugeuk threw out a new problem as if telling him not to even think about that past villain.
Since I had only seen the sword dance for a day or two, it was not at all strange for me to ask the leader for such a favor. However, there was one thing that worried me.
“What would you do if you two met and started fighting? No one would be able to stop you. Aren’t you scared?”
Instead of answering, Geommugeuk asked.
“Do you trust your master?”
“Of course I believe it.”
“I trust my father too. So there won’t be a fight.”
He said to trust adults. Where are the average adults?
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Even if a fight breaks out, it’s okay. Rather, I wish the sword dance drama would be a showdown between the two. Since ancient times, I couldn’t ignore the affection that comes from fighting among warriors.
As Visain nodded silently, Geommugeuk asked with a suspicious look in his eyes.
“Why do you listen to everything I say so obediently? It makes people feel uneasy.”
“It’s a period of confinement.”
“Is there such a period of time?”
“Yes. I learned all that from you. It’s not that not knowing something hurts your pride, but it’s that not trying to fix it hurts your pride.”
Even just by admitting it so readily, it was clear that Bisain had changed a lot. Perhaps because he was still young, Bisain had a stronger desire to learn and change than anyone Geommugeuk had ever met.
Visain asked again as if he had suddenly remembered something.
“By the way, what do you want to ask of me? Do you want me to go to the tavern with you?”
“No. If the leader permits, you will come anyway. Why would I ask you to do so?”
The request from Geommugeuk was as unexpected as the one from Baek Ja-gang.
“Please let me take just one thing I want from the Apostolic Alliance report.”
Visain stopped walking with his eyes wide open.
“Why are you so surprised? Isn’t that something you can ask for in exchange for your life?”
“Of course.”
“Are you disappointed? Why are you being so greedy? You should have asked me to help you develop our friendship!”
“No, that’s not it.”
“Rather than being foolish for a long time, I would rather become the embodiment of materialism for a little while.”
Visain walked silently for a while. Then he stopped and revealed his true feelings.
“I’m more embarrassed than disappointed. I thought you’d ask for something else. If you were me, how would you react in this situation?”
Geommugeuk thought for a moment with a strange smile before giving his answer.
“If I were you, I would say this. Okay, I will give you a present from Vigo. Is there anything else you want?”
You’ll give me more of what I want?
“What if I answer that I want more treasure?”
“Okay, I’ll give you that too. Is there anything else you want? I’ll keep asking you like this. I’ll keep asking you until I get the answer I want. If you have a conscience, you’ll tell me. Until then, I’ll give you ten treasures.”
“Is there a reason for that?”
“We’re friends.”
Visain’s eyes narrowed and he asked suspiciously.
“Are you by any chance after ten of Bonmyeong’s treasures right now?”
“Did you notice?”
The rough face of Visain, who had been making a dumbfounded expression, relaxed a little.
“I told you, I’m not that great of a person. I’m greedy and I want what’s mine first. That’s the kind of person I am, so don’t have any preconceptions or illusions.”
Visain could feel it. Now, the sword dance seemed to be saying this to himself.
Break the illusion between people, my friend. That’s how it lasts.
In fact, although Visa is unknown, there was a separate reason why Geommu-geuk was included in the report.
It was because of the treasury.
Because of the anticipation that there might be some object that the Apostolic Manifesto could absorb. If not now, there would never be another opportunity to enter the Apostolic Manifesto.
“You are truly a person who knows but does not know.”
“You’ll know it after a little while. There’s someone easier to understand than you. Then you won’t be able to ignore him, thinking that the mystery has disappeared.”
The gust of wind that blew was warm, not cold.
“The weather has gotten much warmer. If we keep going like this, spring will come before we know it.”
Then, Geommu-geuk looked up at the sky. Bisain also looked up at the sky following Geommu-geuk. No matter how often he tried to look up, he kept forgetting to look up.
“Where is your regular restaurant?”
“It’s a place with good alcohol, a good owner, and good customers. You’ll like it if you go there too. You might even come there every day and drink.”
“Isn’t it too far to go for a drink?”
“Practice lightness diligently.”
The two of them, as well as the thirteen apostles who were with them, stood there for a long time, looking up at the sky.
* * *
After returning to the Apostolic Alliance, the two went straight to the Mengju Battle.
“I will get permission from the leader, so please wait here.”
Even the most minor leader could not freely enter the Apostolic Alliance report.
“Even if it means going through some trouble, please make sure to get permission.”
Visain answered as he walked towards the main battle.
“In times like this, I say, don’t overdo it.”
“I really want to go in! I really want to have it! Please! Show all your friendship.”
The walking visa man pretended to cover his ears.
After sending the visa, Geommu-geuk looked at the steel wolf standing in the hallway. It looked exactly like the blue wolf that appeared when Baek Ja-gang displayed his martial arts skills.
I was watching like that for a while when someone emerged from hiding and revealed himself.
“You’re seeing the wolf again.”
He was none other than the Apostolic Guard Commander Ingung.
“I’m strangely drawn to this guy.”
I was so attracted to it that I wanted to say that this wolf statue was what I wanted. Of course, I couldn’t do that.
“Thank you for this time.”
In-gung expressed his gratitude to Geommu-geuk. He also showed up to say hello.
“No need to worry. Thank you for your hard work, my lord.”
Although it wasn’t apparent, they were the ones who had the hardest fight this time. They were hiding and ready to throw themselves at the leader if he was in danger. The mental power they expended was enormous.
So this time, the ones who felt the greatest gratitude towards Geommu-geuk and Poison King were the In-gung and the escorts. They existed only to save the leader.
At that moment, the door to the Mengju Hall opened at the end of the hallway and a visa sign walked out. He came out faster than I expected. Either he readily gave his permission or he rejected it outright.
“Then I’ll take my leave.”
The archer disappeared without a sound.
Visain walked up to Geommugeuk and spoke confidently.
“Let’s go, permission has been granted.”
“also!”
“If you say even one word, I will cancel.”
Geommugeuk laughed, covering his mouth with his hand.
The two men set out for battle. As they walked side by side through the inner chamber, Geommugeuk asked cautiously.
“Aren’t you upset?”
“I’m confused.”
“Please give me a blindfold. I will cover my eyes tightly and go.”
“Then what if I push you into a trap?”
“Are you going to push it?”
“If I push, I’ll push off a cliff. A cliff that’s about ten thousand feet high.”
Two people arrived at the report.
On their way, they passed through several strict checkpoints. They had to pass through hidden masters, dangerous organizations, and mysterious formations before they could finally reach the report.
He didn’t cover his eyes as he walked. Even Bisain knew that for a master of the sword dance genre, covering his eyes would be meaningless.
“I don’t mean to be pretentious, but I’ve never made any arbitrary choices here.”
“I really appreciate it. I know that you valued me and gave me this opportunity. I will probably never forget this gratitude for the rest of my life. I won’t be able to sleep for a while. When I have children later, I will definitely tell you. You know this father’s friend, Bi Maengju? When he was young… … .”
“Stop! I’m sorry. I was being a bit pretentious.”
Visain went in first with an expression that said, “Oh, I shouldn’t be talking.”
There were all kinds of treasures there.
In the world of martial arts, there were peerless swords that would cause a bloody storm, treasured swords that everyone would know, and protective armor that rivaled immortality. It was filled with truly dazzling treasures.
The two walked together and slowly looked at the exhibits.
“When I become the leader, everything will be yours. I should show you a better side in the future.”
“If someone hears, they’ll think there’s no report to the new religion. There must be a bigger report. If we ask you to trade with us, will you trade with us or not?”
“… … I won’t change it.”
“And what a joke!”
As he looked around, Geommugeuk felt a hot and steamy atmosphere.
‘This place is also preparing for war.’
It was the same with the Cheonmasin Church. In case of war, weapons, protective armor, and elixirs that would be given to the people were well organized. The Sado Alliance was also clearly preparing for that day.
“I guess the lord is really grateful to you. He is definitely not the type of person to let outsiders in here.”
“It must be because of you.”
“Why me?”
“Because I want to keep the promise you made to me.”
Is that really so?
Visain couldn’t be sure. He still didn’t know the lord’s mind well. But he at least hoped that was the reason. Geommugeuk was the only one who understood his feelings. He didn’t doubt it anymore. He knew that these words were his consideration.
The sword dance drama passed over the emergency supplies, the treasured sword, the protective armor, and the elixir.
The swordsman did not pay attention to his own greed. He focused on the desires of the coward.
‘Bigwiya, you only have one chance, so choose quickly.’
But even after passing by all kinds of precious objects, the watch did not react.
“Is there anywhere else?”
“There is an area where less valuable items are stored.”
“Let’s take a look there too.”
“Is there anything you are looking for?”
“I’m looking for something that really catches my eye. It’s not here.”
I looked around other areas like that. They were definitely less valuable than the reports I had first seen.
“If it were me, I would have only shown this.”
While he was whining like that, Geommu-geuk calmly looked around the second area. This place had more things like regular jewels and ornaments than weapons, armor, or elixirs.
As they went further into the corner, things of relatively little value were stored there. The two of them walked almost to the end.
I was about to give up, thinking that there probably wouldn’t be one in the Apostolic Alliance.
Woof!
The orbit reacted.
